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A hotel website has one overriding job: sell the experience. It should feel like an extension of your property – authentic, functional and persuasive.
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The property rental firm has announced a major expansion of its services as it aims to further challenge hotels.
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There are humans in Stanley Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey,” a film now 57 years old but still seems ahead of its time. The central character in the film is not of flesh and blood, but rather an AI, named HAL, derived from the rather longish…
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In the hospitality industry, there is yet another obstacle that operators really need to worry about. We all know that guest trust is the cornerstone of success but what if we breach that trust and not even on purpose? While we can go the extra mile…
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Milan-based Traveltech startup Hotiday announces a €5.5 million capital raise in order to expand its portfolio of European destinations, enhance the range of services offered, establish new partnerships with tourist accommodations, and grow the…
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Golden beaches and year-round sun - the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands are not just Spain’s most sought-after destinations, they are also emerging as strategic tourism hubs, commanding nearly a third of Spain’s international tourist traffic…
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Travel companies across all segments are grappling with rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI). Questions they are asking include what use cases make most sense? Is my data centralized and accessible to glean meaningful insights? Can I trust…
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The Emergence of the Hallucinated Guest (and no, we are not discussing ayahuasca retreats...). Last week, a client contacted me in visible perplexity: «We received a booking for a two-bedroom suite that does not exist»…
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Marta Hermoso, the influencer accused of being an accomplice in the robbery of a luxury hotel in Madrid, has found herself at the center of a sensational legal drama that has captivated both social media and traditional news outlets. The case…
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Paris-based Accor posted strong revenue, RevPAR, net unit growth and pipeline numbers as part of its first-quarter earnings.
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People say sustainability is important to them, but their travel choices don't always reflect these views. How do hoteliers manage?
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As more travellers prioritise healthier lifestyle choices, hotels are adapting their offerings to include wellness-focused amenities and alcohol-free options.
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Meyer Floating Solutions and Morfield Floating Hotel have unveiled plans to bring a landmark floating hotel to Cardiff Bay, an on-the-water hospitality destination designed to enrich the city’s waterfront and elevate visitor experiences…
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Vulnerabilities that can be found with check-in kiosks, IoT devices, third-party service providers must be addressed proactively.
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A Danish chef couple who attracted international acclaim with a “forest resort” in Sweden have been tracked down to Guatemala after apparently going on the run from tax authorities, leaving behind 158 barrels of human waste…
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Artificial intelligence could end up closing down the world of travel as it increasingly limits results to a traveller’s known wants and desires as opposed to giving them fresh ideas.
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Room Mate Hotels, the chain chaired by Kike Sarasola, has just announced at the IHIF fair in Berlin the addition of new assets to its European hotel portfolio while consolidating its recovery by closing 2024 with revenues of 128.5 million euros, 23%…
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In spite of all the buzz around genAI, the AI Search market share in 2024 was a paltry 0.25% of the global search market vs. Google’s 93.57% share.
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