André Baljeu
Post-Olympics Hospitality Insights: Pricing, Trends, and Guest Satisfaction From Paris 2024
Shiji | September 19, 2024
The 2024 Paris Olympics posed unique challenges and opportunities for the hospitality sector. During a recent webinar moderated by André Baljeu from techtalk.travel, Lighthouse Director of Hospitality Research Blake Reiter and Shiji ReviewPro Product Specialist Bruno Saragat dissected the performance of the Parisian hospitality market. The discussion centred around dynamic pricing, the influence of short-term rentals, and guest satisfaction throughout the event. Here is a summary of the key insights from the webinar and some points hoteliers can apply to their future revenue strategies, especially for large-scale events. A case of misjudg...
The Airbnb Dilemma: Privacy, Pricing, and the Shift Back to Hotels
André Baljeu | August 13, 2024
This is a guest post, by André Baljeu the Founder of techtalk.travel the opinions shared in this post are those of the author. In a world where your weekend getaway could come with hidden cameras, choosing between Airbnb and traditional hotels is an important decision. In recent months, there have been news reports about Airbnb guests secretly recorded by the hosts of the properties they’ve rented. This blatant invasion of privacy is very concerning, and it’s important to consider the potential outrage if this had occurred within a well-established hotel brand. Yet the hospitality industry remains relatively silent on this issue. ...
