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ALICE Launches an eBook to Address Post COVID-19 Hotel Operations
ALICE | June 4, 2020
NEW YORK, New York - ALICE, the hospitality industry's leading operations technology company, has launched an eBook titled “Post COVID-19 Hotel Operations: How Technology Helps Deliver Contactless Hospitality with a Lean Staff.” More than 2,500 hotels around the world have chosen ALICE to streamline operations and communication with a single platform. There are many clear and useful guidelines that have been written about post COVID-19 hotel operations, and while there seems to be a fair consensus on what to do, what’s missing for hotel managers is the “how.” That is why this eBook has been created. “Hoteliers need actionabl
Hôtel Perle d’Orient Cat Ba – MGallery Debuts on Vietnam’s Renowned Cat Ba Island
MGallery | June 4, 2020
CAT BA ISLAND, 4th June 2020 - Nestled between towering limestone karsts and verdant island mountains, Hôtel Perle d’Orient Cat Ba – MGallery welcomes travellers to a world of tranquil beauty, unhurried exploration and home-grown delights in the picturesque Lan Ha Bay. Offering guests sublime views of Lan Ha Bay and the ecologically diverse Cat Ba National Park, the hotel is the first international luxury property on Cat Ba Island. Set in the alluring Gulf of Tonkin, Cat Ba is a destination that offers a rich treasure trove of nature easily accessible by car and ferry. “We are delighted to announce our
Naples Hotel Group Opens Fairfield by Marriott in Riverview, Florida
Fairfield by Marriott | June 4, 2020
Riverview, FL – June 4, 2020 – The 108-room Fairfield by Marriott hotel in Riverview, officially opened in March with a new décor that provides guests with a feeling of warmth and calm while traveling. Located at 10743 Big Bend Road, the Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tampa Riverview will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Riverview Hotels & Resorts LLC and managed by Naples Hotel Group of Naples, Florida. The Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Tampa Riverview offers guests convenient access to James A. Haley Veterans’ Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Topgolf and Bass Pro Shops. “Delivering both functio
Eike Clausen Appointed New General Manager of Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz Gozo, Malta
Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz | June 4, 2020
Malta, 4 June 2020 – From Red Sea to Mediterranean Sea: Eike Clausen has been appointed as the new General Manager of the leading luxury hotel in Malta, Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz and moves from Aqaba, Jordan to the island of Gozo, just one hour away from the Maltese Capital Valletta. Starting off his Kempinski journey in 2007 as Sales Management Trainee at Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin, Eike Clausen steadily progressed in his career in the Sales & Marketing department. In 2011, he moved to China as Sales Manager of the iconic Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa and got promoted to Director of Sales at this very first Kempinski hotel
U.S. Travel Applauds Passage of PPP Enhancements
the U.S. Travel Association | June 4, 2020
WASHINGTON (June 4, 2020)—U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on Senate passage of H.R. 7010, the package of Paycheck Protection Program enhancements that had been previously approved by the House: "The PPP changes passed by both chambers are another important step in providing relief to small businesses that otherwise will not survive until the economic recovery phase." "The modification to the portion of funds that can be used for non-payroll expenses is especially crucial to travel-related small businesses, which have comparatively high cap
Europe’s Hotel Construction Pipeline Continues to Expand in the First Quarter of 2020 Despite COVID-19 Pandemic*
Lodging Econometric(LE) | June 4, 2020
June 4, 2020 – PORTSMOUTH, NH - Analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) report that at the close of the first quarter of 2020, Europe’s hotel construction pipeline expanded to near-record highs with 1,840 projects and 294,047 rooms, a 10% increase in projects and a 15% increase in rooms, year-over-year (YOY). Projects under construction stand at 878 projects, with an all-time high of 142,185 rooms; while projects scheduled to start construction in the next 12 months stand at 522 projects with a record-high 82,229 rooms. Projects in the early planning stage have 440 projects/69,633 rooms; up significantly at 27% and 44% respectively, YOY.
IDeaS and SIHOT Expand Partnership to Provide Seamless Two-Way Data Integration for Hoteliers
IDeaS | June 4, 2020
Long-term partnership optimizes revenue for all hotels and room types and delivers increased operational effectiveness through automated pricing decisions LONDON—June 4, 2020—IDeaS, the leader in revenue management solutions, announced today a new technology integration with SIHOT. The two-way data integration between IDeaS’ revenue management solutions and SIHOT’s leading property management software, SIHOT.PMS, will help the global hotel industry accurately forecast business demand, maximize occupancy and ADR and increase overall operational effectiveness through automated pricing decisions. Increases revenue, productivity a
Building Your Post-Covid Welcome Back Package
Larry Mogelonsky | June 3, 2020
By Larry Mogelonsky, MBA, P. Eng. (www.hotelmogel.com) The hospitality world will reopen, but it will do so in a staggered manner. This means that once dates are given by governmental authorities, properties will all be scrambling for revenue from customers who now have a markedly different set of demands for their hotel experiences. So, while many are expecting a surge in bookings upon the announcement of a reopening, the competition will still be there, and you will nevertheless need ways to differentiate your hotel. One thought to help spur more initial reservations is the creation of the welcome back package that is bespoke to what