Catégorie : Hotel & Hospitality

An investigation into the online hotel booking industry could be an opportunity for booking platforms to rebrand themselves with a focus on ethical practices Oct 7, 2024 UK regulators are ordering hotel booking sites to eliminate misleading sales tactics, a move that could reduce their revenues but ideally lead to increased consumer confidence. The action…

Americans traveling for the holidays this year are increasingly tech-savvy, and many will use loyalty to cut costs, according to PwC’s Holiday Outlook 2024 Oct 7, 2024 Concerns about travel costs have eased for holiday travelers, dropping from 68% in 2023 to 61% in 2024, according to PwC. Fewer travelers are concerned about gas prices,…

The company has reduced food waste by 25% across multiple European locations using AI monitoring systems Oct 3, 2024 Winnow’s technology collects data on food consumption and waste, providing real-time insights to staff. It also provides recommendations for smarter ordering, menu planning and portion sizes based on commonly wasted foods. Key takeaways As a result,…

The Amex GBT Top Destinations Study 2025 forecasts the top business events destinations in 2025 from a survey of 172 respondents Oct 3, 2024 For the first time, Berlin has secured a place in the EMEA top five. The German capital offers excellent venues at more affordable prices compared to other prominent cities such as…

Integrated hospitality solutions leader dives deeper into group sales, meetings, and events in its latest acquisition Oct 2, 2024 Cendyn has acquired Knowland, the US-based leader in data-as-a-service intelligence on meetings and events for hospitality. The strategic acquisition presents an opportunity to enhance sales prospecting by yielding greater bookings in the MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences,…

A new study by Phocuswrigh has revealed social media has evolved beyond a mere source of travel inspiration Oct 1, 2024 The report, titled « F Is for Funnel: Social Media and the Path to Travel Purchase, » highlights the growing trend of travelers using social media platforms to not only get inspiration for future trips, but…

From basement renovations to rooftop transformations, the city’s hotels are locked in a luxury race to attract discerning guests Sep 30, 2024 Luxury hotels are springing up across London at a rapid pace, but there are signs that the boom may be peaking. Room rates at new spots like the Peninsula and Raffles at the…

Consumers have asked a U.S. appeals court to revive their case, calling it a crucial test for antitrust claims involving algorithm-driven pricing Sep 30, 2024 A Nevada federal judge in May dismissed the lawsuit, in which plaintiffs accused hotel owners of colluding to overcharge guests by sharing sensitive internal information with a common software platform…

Many small hotel technology companies face intense competition and limited funding, making consolidation a smarter option than operating independently Sep 26, 2024 Amsterdam-based Mews offers a property management system for hotels that covers tasks such as check-in/check-out, guest management, and housekeeping, with a customer base consisting primarily of independent hotels. Key takeaways « The market is…

The Hotelbeds parent company is committed to becoming one of the primary retail media networks in the travel industry Sep 25, 2024 HBX Group, a leading global B2B travel technology company, today announced the launch of its Marketing Suite, a combination of marketing services designed to inspire, convert and drive growth in the travel industry.…