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Hotel Internet Services Publishes New Research Report Analyzing Latest Trends in Guestroom Entertainment and Virtual Assistant Technology
Hotel Internet Services, Inc. | July 7, 2020
In-depth White paper leverages guest and hotelier survey results to demonstrate rapidly growing demand for comprehensive solutions able to address preferences for personalized entertainment and voice-activated service. CLEARWATER, Fla. — July 7, 2020 — Hotel Internet Services (HIS), a full-service provider of internet services and solutions for the hospitality industry, has announced the publishing of a new white paper analyzing the latest guest trends when it comes to what they expect from in-room entertainment, convenient access to hotel services as well as the ability to interact with property amenities without increasing the risk o
ProfitSword Provides Focus Hospitality Management With Latest in Business Intelligence Technology and Revenue Management Efficiency
ProfitSword, LLC | July 7, 2020
Full service hotel management company able to instantly obtain real-time performance metrics across portfolio and identify business risks or opportunities despite current market uncertainty. ORLANDO, Fla. – (July 7, 2020) – ProfitSword, hospitality’s premier developer of business intelligence and data integration software, has been selected by Focus Hospitality Management to enhance its strategic planning, operational management and revenue growth abilities with the implementation of ProfitSage. An award-winning hotel management company that provides in-depth expertise for all facets of a hotel’s operation and that oversees a diver
Lodi Hospitality Opens Fairfield by Marriott in Lodi, California
Fairfield by Marriott | July 6, 2020
Lodi, CA – July 6, 2020 – The 72-room Fairfield by Marriott hotel in Lodi, California is now open for business with a new décor that provides guests with a feeling of warmth and calm while traveling. Located at 262 Rocky Lane, the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Lodi will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Lodi Hospitality LLC. Situated in the heart of Lodi wine country, Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Lodi offers guests convenient access to downtown Lodi, Lodi Lake, the World of Wonders Science Museum and numerous local wineries, breweries and restaurants. “Delivering both function and comfort, o
Newly Built Park Inn by Radisson Opens in Florence, South Carolina
Park Inn by Radisson | July 6, 2020
Park Inn by Radisson, the hotel brand synonymous with stress-free experiences and upbeat environments, is proud to announce the opening of its latest property, Park Inn by Radisson Florence, SC, located at 1729 Mandeville Road. This marks one of the first new-build Park Inn by Radisson hotels to open in the U.S. The hotel features modern guest rooms and deluxe amenities ideal for both business and leisure guests. Situated just six miles from Florence Regional Airport (FLO) and minutes from the city’s downtown, the hotel’s central location is perfect for guests visiting any of the area’s exciting attractions and corporate hubs. Whethe
Hotel Nikko Hai Phong Set for August 2020 Opening
Nikko Hotels International | July 6, 2020
HAI PHONG, Vietnam & TOKYO - The Hotel Nikko Hai Phong today announced that it will open on August 1st, 2020. Operated by Nikko Hotels International, one of three hotel groups belonging to Okura Nikko Hotels, the hotel is situated in Hai Phong, the largest port city in Vietnam. Inspired by Japanese-style “omotenashi” hospitality, Hotel Nikko Hai Phong will offer the utmost comfort and relaxation with elegant rooms, prestigious cuisine and a wide range of facilities. With the hotel’s prime location in Vietnam’s main overseas trading gateway surrounded by many of Northern Vietnam’s attractions, guests will enjoy convenient
Plotting the Comeback for Hotels in a COVID-19 Environment
Dan Skodol | July 6, 2020
By Dan Skodol For the past nine weeks since our original blog post, we’ve continued to track hotel selling rates, planned opening dates, occupancy, and usage of out-of-order rooms among our client hotels. It’s been interesting to monitor the extent to which hotel reopenings have stayed on track with initial plans and how demand has responded to the reopenings. The interactive tool we provide here illustrates how the four key metrics we’ve tracked have changed week-by-week from May 5th to June 30th. Reopening timelines As of May 5th, 80% of hotels had sell rates available for June 1st and beyond. At the time it seemed th
Millennial Influencers Will Be Indispensable in Travel Sector Recovery, Says GlobalData
GlobalData | July 6, 2020
Elite and young independent travelers are crucial to the recovery of the travel sector as they are likely to be the first tourists to embark on international travel, however according to a survey by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, *35% of Gen Z and *48% of Gen Y are still extremely concerned about COVID-19. Many travel and tourism influencers are drawn from this traveler group, and what they think of and write about in their travel experiences can be highly useful to travel marketing and so they will be indispensable for destination recovery if utilized effectively. Johanna Bonhill-Smith, Travel & Tourism Analyst
Hotel Industry Launches Training Course to Advance Safe Stay Guidelines
AHLA | July 6, 2020
WASHINGTON (July 6, 2020) – To further expand the hotel industry’s Safe Stay initiative, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced COVID-19 Precautions for Hotels, an online course developed in partnership with the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) and created to help hotels train their staffs on the enhanced safety and cleanliness guidelines. The new training course was created in consultation with the AHLA’s Safe Stay Advisory Council and represents a united industry approach around the Safe Stay guidelines endorsed by all major U.S. hotel brands, hospitality associations in 50 sta