EU Commission to Prevent Booking Holding From Purchasing of eTraveli
Booking Holdings is set to lose the €1.67 billion deal with Sweden’s eTraveli Group, a very important transaction that has been left stranded for nearly two years. This is expected to happen due to the European Commission deciding against it…
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Inside Moxy Hotels debut hotel in Australia
Moxy Hotels, part of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, has announced the opening of Moxy Sydney Airport, marking the brand’s debut into Australia to delight the young and young-at-heart… Located in Mascot, a convenient suburb in the Inner-South of…
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Navigating the 2024 Budget Season: Tech-Driven Strategies for Modern Hospitality
As the hotel industry prepares for its annual budget planning for 2024, we're at a critical moment where technology and financial strategy blend together…
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Trivago Reinforces Brand Marketing to Drive Long-Term Growth
Düsseldorf, Germany – 05.09.2023. trivago, the leading global hotel search engine, is announcing a renewed focus on its brand marketing strategy…
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All together now: Integrating travel and meetings spend in hotel negotiations
Combining all your transient and meetings spend can pay dividends but don't expect it to be straightforward…
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Three chain scales hit record-high project counts in the global pipeline at Q2
As of the conclusion of the second quarter, there are a total of 6,154 projects comprising 1,108,498 rooms currently in the construction phase worldwide…
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Researchers from Texas Christian University, University of South Carolina, and RealPage published a new Journal of Marketing article that examines the impact of online reviews on hotel booking performance with a specific focus on the competitive…
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L.A. kills developer’s plans for Bulgari hotel in Benedict Canyon
Los Angeles city officials on Wednesday halted a developer’s efforts to build a luxury resort on a Benedict Canyon mountainside…
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Germany to eliminate hotel registration forms for domestic visitors
Germany is ready to abolish the requirement for domestic hotel visitors to fill in a registration shape, thank you to lobbying efforts from the enterprise trip affiliation VDR.
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From clicks to reservations: How Google Ads integration elevates your direct booking strategy
In the age of digital transformation, the hospitality industry has witnessed a significant shift in how travelers plan and book their accommodations…
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4 Simple Strategies to Boost Your Direct Booking
When it comes to enhancing direct bookings, having a top-notch Booking Engine is just the beginning. Having an effective marketing plan comes into hand to help you drive more bookings…
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Global Hotel Construction Pipeline Rose 3% YOY in Q2
Portsmouth, NH, August 31, 2023-In the Q2 2023 global construction pipeline trend report from Lodging Econometrics (LE) analysts state that the total global construction pipeline stands at 14,572 projects/2,310,238, up 3% year-over-year (YOY) by…
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‘Leningradskaya Hotel’ - the most HATED of Stalin’s legendary Moscow high-rises
The building, built in the traditional Russian style, became part of the capital’s cultural heritage - but not before enduring a barrage of criticism…
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This Hotel Will Pay Your Dog $10,000 to Be Its Ambassador
If you’re a travel lover with an adorable pup, a new national opportunity could be right up your alley…
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How to Start a Hotel Business: Your Ultimate Guide
Starting a hotel can be both a thrilling and daunting venture. From boutique havens to franchising giants, this guide sheds light on the myriad pathways and decisions in crafting your dream establishment…
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10 best fashion concept stores inside Californian hotels
A complex topic of hospital industry, the hotel shop became a challenge for hotels who want optimize their offering…
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'Hotel Hell': Hospitality union under fire for push to house homeless in empty rooms
Accountability group runs ad slamming union for backing ordinance to place homeless in hotels - A union transparency nonprofit is launching an advertising campaign to oppose a Los Angeles hospitality union's push to force hotels to house homeless…
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There’s one thing a hotel website can never tell you about a property - OPINION
In a very clever recent brand campaign, Small Luxury Hotels (SLH) identified six types of travellers and teamed them with hotel experts to find the hotels that best suited their personalities.
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