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Hotel Internet Services To Showcase the Future of Guest Connectivity for Independent and Luxury Hoteliers at the 2024 Independent Hotel Show
Hotel Internet Services, Inc | September 4, 2024
Leading connectivity provider to offer insight on how properties can customize internet-driven technologies to achieve success for their specific guest experience goals. MIAMI — September 4, 2024 — Hotel Internet Services, a full-service provider of internet connectivity services and solutions for the hospitality industry, is set to demonstrate its cutting-edge technologies and most recent advances at this year’s Independent Hotel Show, taking place in Miami from September 18-19. Attendees visiting Hotel Internet Services’ booth #223 will gain a first-hand look at how their WiFi and in-room entertainment offerings can be seamlessly p
IDeaS Boosts Revenue and Guest Experience for IDILIQ’s Luxury Resorts
IDeaS | September 4, 2024
IDeaS G3 RMS selected to automate revenue management tasks and optimize pricing strategies LONDON - Sept. 4, 2024 – IDeaS, a SAS company and global provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, today announced IDILIQ Hotels & Resorts has selected IDeaS G3 RMS to automate revenue management and optimize its pricing strategies across its portfolio of Spanish luxury resorts. IDILIQ Group — pioneers of the resort-based concept — designs, develops, and manages residences in the most sought-after holiday destinations in Europe and the U.S. The Spanish division of IDILIQ operates five luxury resorts across the country
Minor Hotels to Debut in Singapore With Avani Hotels & Resorts Lifestyle Brand
Avani Hotels & Resorts | September 3, 2024
Singapore, September 3, 2024: Minor Hotels, a global hospitality leader with over 550 hotels, resorts and residences in 56 countries, has announced plans to launch its Avani Hotels & Resorts lifestyle brand in Singapore, marking the group’s entry into the country. Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027, the 13-story upscale property aligns with Minor Hotels' expansion strategy to strengthen its footprint in major global destinations. To develop the 200-key hotel, Minor Hotels has partnered with Singapore’s Kajima Development and Abu Dhabi-based Alwathba Investment. With a prime address at 24 Peck Seah Street, guests will
Peachtree Group Promotes Steve Mackenzie to Executive Vice President of Hotel Operations for Hospitality Management Division
Peachtree Group | September 3, 2024
ATLANTA--Peachtree Group ("Peachtree") today announced the promotion of Steve Mackenzie to executive vice president of hotel operations in the firm's hospitality management division. In his expanded role, Mackenzie will assume a central role overseeing Peachtree's hotel portfolio financial performance while ensuring franchise procedures, regulations and standards are adhered to while growing company culture and teams. "Steve has been instrumental in the exceptional growth and results of our hospitality management portfolio over the past six years," said Vickie Callahan, president of Peachtree’s hospitality management division. "His leade
Out of Office: Understanding American Vacation Trends
Expedia Group Media Solutions | September 3, 2024
Americans are notorious for leaving vacation days on the table. Despite the numerous benefits of taking time off from work, over half (53%) of Americans don’t plan to use all their paid time off this year. It’s a troubling vacation travel trend, especially compared to other countries where taking extended breaks is more the norm. According to Expedia’s annual Vacation Deprivation Report, on average Americans receive only 12 days off annually, the fewest of any country surveyed, and the top reason for not using all their time off is because “life is too busy to plan or go on vacation.” That’s a lot of missed opportunities for m
The All-New Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at Hangzhou Centre Welcomes Guests
Four Seasons | September 3, 2024
Alongside busy shops and trendy restaurants on the edge of the city’s leafy green Wulin Square rises a gleaming new tower crowned by the now open Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at Hangzhou Centre. “With each new Four Seasons hotel, we push the possibilities even further as we develop unique concepts that reflect both location and local culture, offered with the thousand heartfelt touches that create a truly memorable experience,” says Rainer Stampfer, President, Global Operations, Hotels and Resorts. “Here in Hangzhou, as we celebrate the opening of a second Four Seasons in the city, we also mark the continued growth of our divers
CEO Pay in Hospitality 2024
AETHOS | September 3, 2024
With the pandemic largely in the rearview mirror, the last twelve months have been about interest rates, less transactions, and wild presidential election cycles worldwide. The hotel industry will be impacted in significant ways as these issues unfold. On the other hand, operational fundamentals have been strong, contributing to CEO pay marching upward. Average CEO pay in the industry rose to USD $9.8M, from the previous year’s $9.5M. Most of this increase came in the form of short-term incentive pay, making the correlation between stronger operating fundamentals and CEO pay. Interestingly, “other compensation” also increased indicat
Your Input Requested: Corporate Digital Responsibility Code for the Lodging Industry
HFTP | September 3, 2024
The importance of corporate digital responsibility has been pushed to the forefront with the many data breaches and the latest CrowdStrike incident. It is proven that even a cybersecurity technology company is not immune to problems and issues. To that end, HFTP recently formed the Corporate Digital Responsibility (CDR) Task Force for the Lodging Industry. The aim is to establish a Hospitality Code of Digital Responsibility. Learn more about this project through this comprehensive article. To complete the project, the task force needs your help. We kindly invite you to complete a survey asking to rank a list of identified i