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Aptech Announces Next Version to Its Execuvue Business Intelligence Solution
Aptech Computer Systems, Inc. | October 22, 2020
Key features include new ‘Dashboard’ tool with stunning data visualizations and self-service capabilities giving hotel finance teams flexible access to information PITTSBURGH, Oct. 22, 2020 —Aptech, the industry standard for hospitality financial management, has released the next version of its Execuvue business intelligence solution. The web-based hospitality application gathers and coordinates data from a wide variety of corporate systems, including Smith Travel Research, into accessible, easily understood information with familiar browser commands. The NEW Execuvue features a completely redesigned user interface, making the cus
Eight Considerations to Help Bring Groups Back in 2021
Larry Mogelonsky | October 21, 2020
By Larry Mogelonsky, MBA, P. Eng. (www.hotelmogel.com) There’s only so long our industry can depend on staycations, drive-to transients, workcations, hotel offices and any other localized travel trend emerging from the pandemic. Many hotels simply cannot justify their existence without a solid stream of midweek group blocks to pad topline revenues, so my hope is that the following will help you to achieve small wins in the MICE arena for 2021 in advance of a vaccine or any large-scale reopening with conventions and big events to follow. The reemergence of groups will start with those under, say, a dozen people before increasing in siz
Nominations Open for HSMAI 2020 Top 25 and Lifetime Achievement Honors
HSMAI | October 21, 2020
The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association (HSMAI) Americas is now accepting nominations for its Lifetime Achievement and Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Optimization honors. HSMAI will recognize honorees during the HSMAI Adrian Awards Dinner in conjunction with the HSMAI Marketing Strategy Conference and other HSMAI Marketing Week events in 2021. Nominations are open until December 1, 2020. HSMAI Lifetime Achievement Awards HSMAI’s Albert E. Koehl Award for Lifetime Achievement in Hospitality Marketing and Winthrop W. Grice Award for Lifetime Achievement in Hospitality Public Relations recognize hos
NextPax Appoints Eric Leong to Lead Asia Pacific
NextPax | October 21, 2020
Accelerated expansion of channel management solution and geographic coverage Almere, 21 October 2020 - NextPax, the global channel management provider, today announced Eric Leong has been appointed as Executive Vice President APAC. Eric is based in Singapore and will be responsible for expanding NextPax’s business in the region in terms of revenue and geographic growth. Eric will lead the expansion of NextPax’ presence in the region through growing supply and extending strategic partnerships. ‘We have been steadily growing in the APAC region and it’s now time for “boots” on the ground in the Asia Pacific Region,’ explains Erik
Hotel Zena, a Groundbreaking Hotel Dedicated to Female Empowerment, Opens With Volara + Google in Every Guestroom
Volara | October 21, 2020
Integration and implementation of the Google Hotel Solution expands Volara’s corporate relationship with Viceroy Hotels & Resorts and launches a new relationship with the Pebblebrook Hotel Trust October 21, 2020 — New York and Washington D.C. — When Hotel Zena opened its doors this month in downtown Washington, D.C., Volara was there to get guests talking via Google Nest Hubs in each of its 191 guestrooms. Implementation of Volara’s contactless guest engagement and touchless room controls solution is part of a systemwide rollout by Viceroy Hotels & Resorts to voice-enable all guestrooms at its luxury boutique hotels. Thi
STR: U.S. Q3 2020 Hotel Performance
STR | October 21, 2020
HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—The U.S. hotel industry reported its lowest third-quarter occupancy level on record, according to Q3 2020 data from STR. Q3 2020 (percentage change from Q3 2019): Occupancy: 48.0% (-32.2%) Average daily rate (ADR): US$101.25 (-24.1%) Revenue per available room (RevPAR): US$48.58 (-48.5%) The absolute occupancy and RevPAR levels were the lowest for any Q3 in STR’s U.S. database. Among the Top 25 Markets, Oahu Island, Hawaii, saw the lowest occupancy level (24.1%), while Norfolk/Virginia Beach, Virginia, experienced the highest occupancy (61.4%). Three additional Top 25 Markets reported occu
STR: Canada Q3 2020 Hotel Performance
STR | October 21, 2020
HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—The Canadian hotel industry saw higher performance from the previous quarter, but at overall low levels, according to Q3 2020 data from STR. Q3 2020 (percentage change from Q3 2019): Occupancy: 38.1% (-49.8%) Average daily rate (ADR): CAD131.65 (-28.0%) Revenue per available room (RevPAR): CAD50.15 (-63.9%) The absolute occupancy level was the lowest for any third quarter in STR’s Canada database, but was more than double the level from Q2 2020 (19.4%). The ADR level was the lowest for a Q3 since 2009. In absolute values, July was Canada’s lowest month of the quarter for occupancy (34.0%) an
New Owners for Historic Maxwell Mansion Hotel in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Maxwell Mansion | October 21, 2020
LAKE GENEVA, Wis. (Oct. 21, 2020) – One of the most intriguing lodging properties in Lake Geneva, Wis., the Maxwell Mansion, is getting new owners. Luke and Monica Pfeifer, Wisconsin natives, will take over the reins from Andrew Fritz, who has owned the property since 2012 and is credited with its rejuvenation as one of the most glamorous inns in this storied lake resort community. For more on the Maxwell Mansion which dates back to 1856, its password-required Speakeasy , Apothecary cocktail bar, crystal-laden ballroom, and shaded gardens, visit www.MaxwellMansion1856.com. The address is 421 Baker Street, just two blocks east of Geneva Lake