How hotels are reworking outdoor spaces to meet demand
To accommodate guests’ increased desire for outdoor spaces, hoteliers are investing in extra seating options for individuals and groups as well as boosting internet connectivity for a seamless indoor-outdoor transition…
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Expedia Study Reveals Increasing Importance of OTA Travelers in Economic Recovery
A new Expedia Group study, in partnership with research firm BVA BDRC, examines the contributions of online travel agencies (OTAs) to the US travel and tourism sector, the spending patterns of OTA travelers and the role of OTAs in the hotel booking…
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Eastern Europe development on conversions growth spurt
Hotel-chain development teams are busier than ever despite the pandemic devastating demand, as independents and small networks rush to seek the comfort of scale, loyalty and other brand benefits…
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Universal Music Group launches Umusic Hotels brand
Universal Music Group has partnered with investment group Dakia U-Ventures to launch new “music-based experiential” hotel brand Umusic Hotels.
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UK hotel investors consider long-term goals, risk
With London in the dumps in terms of demand and revenue, the U.K. investment scene has been flipped on its head, but investors remain focused on long-term assets even though risk, bad players and valuations muddy the waters…
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Wyndham launches hybrid meeting spaces in Europe
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts has launched a hybrid meeting concept to “help drive corporate business demand to its hotels” in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic…
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Security via Passwords: Will it soon be a thing of the past?
When used correctly, passwords are an extremely simple and effective way to protect data and IT systems from unauthorized access. However, creating a complex password, never mind remembering it, is difficult…
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British Airways CEO Alex Cruz is out as 'worst crisis' in aviation history rolls on
Alex Cruz is stepping down as chairman and chief executive of British Airways as its owner, International Airlines Group (IAG), reshuffles top management to tackle the worst crisis in aviation history…
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