ChatGPT's Real-Time Web Search is a Game Changer for Hotel Marketing
The launch of real-time web search capabilities in ChatGPT marks an exciting new chapter in the way we search for information online. While Google has been the default for finding quick answers, ChatGPT’s web browsing introduces unique advantages…
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Hotel Success Today – The GM Factor
Good Vibes: When you first walk into a hotel lobby do you get a sense of the hotel? A sense of positive or negative vibes. I have seen both lately and I firmly believe it starts with the Hotel General Manager – not rocket science…
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Asia-Pacific hotel investment growing in 2024
Asia-Pacific hotel investments will total US$12.2 billion for the full year 2024 as an influx of investment activity, a more favourable interest rate environment and generally supportive macro and microeconomic developments will positively impact…
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Artificial Intelligence Is Checking Into Your Hotel – Are You Ready?
Even though artificial intelligence has been a part of our lexicon for more than seventy years, artificial intelligence remains the latest bright shiny thing. Businesses large and small feel compelled to incorporate artificial intelligence into…
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How Cloud PMS and Self-Service Technology Can Power Growth & Profits for Aparthotels
The aparthotel market is on a rapid growth trajectory, with the global extended-stay hotel sector valued at $54.5 billion in 2023 and projected to reach $166.5 billion by 2033, according to Future Market Insights…
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BlueRock Consulting launches the Luxury Hotel Benchmarking Report
BlueRock Consulting, a boutique management consulting firm launched the Luxury Hotel Benchmarking Report, providing financial performance metrics for the luxury hotel industry in the selected Mediterranean countries, based on participation and…
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2024 Hotel Distribution Study: Digital Trends in Accommodation: Hotels, Booking.com and DMA
Today, HOTREC released its 2024 Hotel Distribution Study(1) which examines recent developments and trends in the European accommodation sector, and uncovers the way consumers book hotel rooms. The main findings confirm the need for proper…
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UK Hotel investment totals £3bn in H1 as portfolio transactions drive activity
The return of portfolio transactions has bolstered UK hotel investment during the first six months of 2024 with investment totalling £3 billion, up from £990 million over the same period in 2023 and far beyond last year’s full year total (£2…
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German Hotel Investment Market In The Doldrums In 2023, But Positive Signals For 2024
Cushman & Wakefield recorded a total transaction volume of EUR 1.5 billion for the hotel segment in 2023. This corresponds to a decline of around 23 percent compared to the previous year and is the lowest result of the past eleven years, falling…
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Q&A: Project Management Advisors’ Mark Knott Discusses 2024 Hospitality Trends
Throughout 2023, the hospitality industry has experienced a number of shifts…
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Cruise Executive Neil Palomba Launches New Consulting Company
Neil Palomba Consulting LLC was officially launched today. Founded by industry veteran Neil Palomba, the new consulting company focuses on offering expertise and turn-key solutions for cruise lines and hotels, it said…
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Accenture Song to Drive Content Production Transformation for Accor
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has been appointed by global hospitality group Accor to support its content production capability, driving scale and establishing consistency in local and global marketing communications across its hotel brands, tailored to…
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COVID-19 caused a major paradigm shift in where workers operate with many companies offering hybrid and remote work. This caused a shake-up in commercial real estate, rendering office spaces obsolete…
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CBRE: REVPAR REBOUND EXPECTED IN 2024 AFTER SUMMER DECELERATION
U.S. HOTELS REVPAR growth is likely to recover in 2024, as inbound international travel further improves and sector-specific headwinds moderate, according to CBRE…
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I reluctantly agreed to do this end of the year preview in that the uncertainty barometer is near the top of the scale…
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What I've Learned Training the Top Hotel Brands in Customer Service
Secrets of customer service as practiced by the greatest Five Star hotels in the world — from the trainer who teaches them…
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U.S. Hotels State of the Union October 2023 Edition
A Pictorial Update on Our Latest Thoughts and the Facts and Figures Influencing Our Industry.
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Hotel transaction volumes in India in H1 2023 stands at USD 175 million: JLL
This was disclosed in JLL’s Hotel Investment Trends – H1 2023 report…
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