Catégorie : Hotel & Hospitality

  • The future of hotel PMS in an omnichannel world

    Welcome to the era of omnichannel integration, where a seamless, interconnected approach isn’t a luxury – it’s a necessity Jul 12, 2024 In the not-so-distant past, hotel PMS were glorified booking engines, handling reservations and basic operations like housekeeping. Fast forward to today, and the hospitality world demands a PMS that can juggle more than…

  • Hilton and Small Luxury Hotels Of The World expand partnership

    Alliance expands the reach of boutique hotels to Hilton’s loyal clientele, remarkably changing the global landscape for independent hotels Jul 10, 2024 Joining Hilton’s esteemed luxury brand portfolio – which includes Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, LXR Hotels & Resorts and Signia by Hilton – the diverse collection of SLH hotels…

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  • HITEC Rewind: Natalie Kimball on Streamlining Hotel Content Distribution with Shiji Distribution Solutions | By Simone Puorto and Natalie Kimball

    In a recent one-on-one interview recorded during the HITEC 2024 event in Charlotte, Hospitality Net’s Simone Puorto sat down with Natalie Kimball, Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Shiji Distribution Solutions. This interview is part of our HITEC 2024 series, where we have engaged with a diverse array of speakers, exhibitors, and visitors to provide…

  • How OTAs comply with California’s junk fee law

    Booking.com, Airbnb, and Expedia/Vrbo are all complying with California’s new junk-fee transparency law, but their approaches vary widely Jul 4, 2024 The new law, which became effective this week, requires travel sellers and others to display the total price, including mandatory fees, upfront. They don’t have to show taxes on first view. Key takeaways However,…

  • IATA: Air traffic demand up 10.7% in May

    In May, global traffic, as measured by revenue passenger kilometers, increased 10.7% year-over-year, continuing its double-digit percentage growth trend Jul 4, 2024 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was up 10.7% compared to May 2023.…

  • Business travel rebounds even as companies cut costs

    Even as companies prioritize video calls over in-person meetings and cut back on non-essential travel, 2024 will be a strong year for the industry Jul 3, 2024 A recent survey by BCD Travel found that 60% of travel buyers said their companies have reduced travel budgets in recent years, and 96% have implemented cost control…

  • What’s a world without Airbnb?

    How will Barcelona’s ban on short-term rentals by 2028 and similar measures in other major cities affect our travel habits? Jul 3, 2024 Barcelona is not the only city to heavily regulate or outright ban short-term rentals. As of September 2023, it will be illegal in New York City to rent out an apartment as…

  • How affluent Chinese female travelers feel about traveling

    Women made 80% of travel decisions and accounted for 6 out of 10 Chinese tourists last year Jul 2, 2024 Chinese women are embracing a bold new era of travel, especially in the luxury sector, according to a recent report by Finn Partners. The study explored how societal changes are impacting their travel motivations, habits…

  • Asian air travel far from pre-covid levels

    A return to pre-pandemic travel levels seems unlikely in the near future as Asian travelers appear reluctant to resume flying Jul 2, 2024 While tourist hotspots from Japan to Indonesia are seeing a resurgence in activity, and the upcoming Paris Olympics are expected to boost travel from Asia to Europe, current data suggests that we…