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Hotels under pressure to respond as OTA competition for guests lead gen explodes

eHotelier

Hotel technology is leveling the playing field for hoteliers and their ability to compete for leads but that return on investment won’t remain the same forever. The race to bring guests into loyalty programs and win greater influence over how and where they shop for travel, possibly for the rest of their lives, is becoming much more intense. Personalization and ownership of the guest profile are top of the agenda for the OTA and hotel operators alike.

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Key Work Areas and Features of Hotel Management Software Small Hotel Owners Need to Access

Hotelogix

As a small hotel owner, you likely have a lot on your plate already. There's a lot to juggle - from managing staff to ensuring your guests are satisfied with their experience. One way to make your job easier is to Implement hotel management software. To be very precise - a cloud-based one. This powerful tool can streamline your operations, giving you more time to focus on other aspects of your business.

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TFE Hotels Announces New Queensland Build With Adina Chermside Brisbane Set To Open In 2025

Hospitality Net

TFE Hotels, the Australian-based leader in high-quality apartment-style hotels, today announced the signing of the WMK-designed, Adina Apartment Hotel Chermside Brisbane, a new build hotel set to open in 2025.

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Hotel Xcaret Arte selected 2023 Sustainable Luxury Awards Winner

eHotelier

Xcaret is pleased to announce that Hotel Xcaret Arte, an exclusive award-winning all-inclusive luxury hotel located along the shores of the Mexican Caribbean, has been recognized as a winner in the 2023 Sustainable Luxury Awards. The hotel, which pays homage to Mexican art, invites guests to live art from its creation and immerse themselves in sensorial experiences in sophisticated spaces while promoting a sustainable lifestyle through the innovative All-Fun Inclusive® concept.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Kerten unveils Cloud 7 Hotel Al Ahsa in Saudi Arabia

Hospitality Net

Kerten Hospitality has joined forces with Hwadi to launch the Cloud 7 Hotel Al Ahsa in Saudi Arabia. This initiative is a part of ’The Collective by Kerten Hospitality’, which focuses on integrating diverse lifestyle and mixed-use projects throughout Saudi Arabia. In 2023, a significant investment of SAR 1.5 billion was allocated for this purpose.

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The law of unintended - or is it intended? - consequences coming to a restaurant near you.

Hospitality Net

Beginning in April this year, California will require fast-food chain restaurants with at least 60 national locations to start paying a minimum of $20 an hour. This is $41,760 a year plus benefits! Many recent graduates from 4-year colleges in many states do not enjoy salaries like these.

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Jessica Bauer appointed General Manager at The Logan Hotel

eHotelier

The Logan, Philadelphia's Hotel, has announced the promotion of Jessica Bauer to General Manager. A Philadelphia native, Bauer has been with the property since 2007, most recently serving as Director of Sales and Marketing since 2016. Bauer's new role entails overall management of the property including profitability, guest service, product quality, and cleanliness and maintenance.

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Hyatt, HTTG and The Dragon Group Announce Strategic Cooperation Agreement to Develop Hotels in China

Hospitality Net

Hangzhou Trade and Tourism Group (“HTTG”), Zhejiang Dragon Hotel Management Group Co., Ltd (“The Dragon Group”) and Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that affiliates of the three parties entered into a strategic cooperation agreement. The cooperation aims to drive the expansion of hotels under Hyatt’s distinguished Independent Collection and select service brands in China and foster the strategic development of The Dragon Group and its hotel brands.

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Dan Dolan appointed General Manager at The Abbey Resort

eHotelier

The Abbey Resort & Avani Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Dolan to General Manager of Lake Geneva's only lakeside full service resort. Dan brings a wealth of executive leadership along with a diverse background in hospitality sales and marketing. Prior to taking on this operations role, Dolan was the Interim General Manager and the Area Director of Sales and Marketing for Benchmark Global Hospitality, The Abbey Resort's management company.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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Hotel Sustainability Outlook for 2024 Starts with Profitability

Hospitality Net

Sustainability is the future for hotels, full stop. However profit-conscious or skeptical of international policies you may be, it’s becoming exceedingly difficult to fight against the flow of the river that is action against human-born climate change. What we argue, though, is that going forward profitability and sustainability are the same thing.

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S Hotels & Resorts reinforces focus on profitability with THB 12bn target in total revenue

eHotelier

S Hotels and Resorts PCL, announced business strategies to boost profitability with the target to achieve THB 12 billion in total revenue for 2024 across five markets globally.

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How Blockchain Technology is Transforming the Travel Industry

Revfine

Blockchain Technology in the Travel Industry Blockchain technology in the travel industry is transforming secure data sharing and transactions. By enabling decentralized control, it enhances trust, reduces fraud, and streamlines operations. Its application ranges from secure payments to managing customer identities and loyalty programs, making it a pivotal tool for advancing transparency and operational efficiency The post How Blockchain Technology is Transforming the Travel Industry appeared fi

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Agoda CEO: ‘Travel industry off to a great start in 2024’

eHotelier

Based on the first month of the year, 2024 could be a great year for travel, predicts Omri Morgenshtern, CEO of digital travel platform Agoda. Speaking at the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2024 (ATF) in Laos on January 26, Morgenshtern noted that the new year has been off to an enthusiastic start as it builds on the momentum from 2023 and with tourism prominently on the agenda.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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How Fintech and Other Trends Are Shaping the Future of Distribution

Hospitality Net

Keeping up with the latest developments and issues in hotel distribution is essential as it changes. In December, HSMAI hosted a virtual distribution executive roundtable. Industry leaders gathered for a discussion that offered valuable perspectives on the state of distribution. Read on for the key takeaways from the discussion.

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McDreams future-proofs its property management platform as it targets 100% growth in 5 years

Hospitality Net

German budget hotel operator McDreams Hotels is taking automation of its property management to another level as part of its bid to double in size in five years.

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Tourism Tidbits: Some of the Major Issues Facing the Travel Industry

Hospitality Net

– View the world carefully. The political world will continue to be unstable and when instability hits people are less likely to spend money on luxury items such as travel. The world currently faces war in both Europe and the Middle East. Due to a perceived weak United States, the possibility of war also exists in the Asian Pacific and the Korean Peninsula.

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