Percipia Collaborates With Amazon’s Alexa Smart Properties Hospitality to Launch VIVA+
PERCIPIA | September 16, 2024
The Top 7 Pain Points in Hospitality Procurement and How to Overcome Them
Johannes Vocke | July 24, 2024
Technology
Former Cruise Liner Queen Elizabeth 2 to Become Luxury Hotel in Asia; 2015 Completion Planned
Strand Development | November 4, 2013
Nov. 04--DUBAI -- The former cruise liner Queen Elizabeth 2 is to be turned into a luxury hotel, according to the German cruise portal Cruisetricks, which reports the Cosco shipyard in Zhoushan, China has been contracted for the refit. The refurnishing is due to be completed in 2015. The 990 cabins will be changed into 400 suites ranging from 60 to 150 square metres in size. In addition, the public areas will be renovated and a museum and a shopping arcade will be added. It is not clear yet where the ship will be permanently docked as a hotel. The owner only confirmed it will be somewhere in Asia. ...
Thought Leaders Debate the Future of Revenue Strategy, at Inaugural Revenue Strategy Summit (RSS)
Duetto | November 1, 2013
Powered by Duetto, the RSS Will be Held November 12, 2013 at the Affinia Manhattan Hotel New York, November 1, 2013 ... Where can hotel professionals get guidance on how to leverage trends in technology, marketing and distribution to maximize revenue - as they network with the leading lights of the industry in an intimate, business-focused setting? It will be happening at the inaugural Revenue Strategy Summit (RSS), a gathering of thought leaders and practitioners who will examine forces reshaping the hospitality industry and discuss how marketing and technology must evolve to meet new demands. Distinguished speakers and panel participa...
ThistleDown Racino Implements InvoTech Systems to Protect Investment in 10,000 Designer Uniforms
InvoTech Systems | October 31, 2013
At IHM&RS Visit InvoTech in Booth # 3120 with T-Y Group November 9 – 12, Jacob K. Javits Center, NYC ThistleDown Racetrack Reopens as ThistleDown Racino by Caesars Entertainment; InvoTech Tracks New Staff Uniforms for Upscale Racino LOS ANGELES, CA - October 31, 2013 - InvoTech Systems, Inc., a leading provider of systems that integrate the latest RFID technology to increase profitability for hotels, casinos, and commercial laundry operators, announced ThistleDown Racino implemented its Uniform System to track uniforms for its 900 team members. ThistleDown Racetrack recently reopened as a Racino (racetrack-casino) operated by Caes...
Flip.to Lands Hospitality Maverick to Lead European Sales
Flip.to | October 30, 2013
Orlando — October 31, 2013 — Flip.to, the brand advocate platform that helps hotels turn their guests into advocates, recently hired well-known hospitality sales executive, Alfredo Moreno de la Santa, to lead their European sales efforts. Moreno de la Santa has extensive knowledge of the European market. In his prior role, he helped establish EZ Yield as one of the premier channel management platforms in Europe. He led the sales efforts in Southern Europe and was instrumental in expanding their customer base. "The first time I saw Flip.to I was amazed at its simplicity. It uses the natural inclination of a hotels' customers to be so...
Google Analytics vs. Adobe Site Catalyst for Hotels by Vikram Singh
Vikram Singh | October 30, 2013
Marketing is evolving, especially the Internet kind. Website analytics have come a long way in the past decade. We have access to more information than ever before. You can now monitor in detail how people are interacting with your website, where they are coming from, and where they are going. Google Analytics vs. Adobe Site Catalyst (previously called Omniture) is one of those questions that I get asked regularly, so here are my thoughts. I have been an ardent user/supporter of Google Analytics for a while. I am amazed at the power and value it provides for free. On top of that, almost every year Google Analytics rolls out product upda...
Boykin Management Company Increases Florida Call Center Revenue; Tracks ROI on Marketing, Ad Spend
Boykin Management Company | October 30, 2013
Boykin Management Company's Florida Resorts Track 'Every Penny' of Revenue for Each Ad Buy at 4 Properties; Company Uses Real-Time Voice-Caller Data Display to Increase Conversions, Capture Call Information for Outbound Sales October 30, 2013 - Resort operators spend big money to drive business to their properties. They use print ads, online promotions and banners, email blasts and direct mail. Some of it works, but which campaigns? It is difficult to accurately measure which programs are effective and pay for themselves. The Holy Grail in marketing is knowing exactly how much revenue each online and offline campaign generates. If a com...
Las Cruces CVB to Implement Regatta Travel Solutions Booking Engine
Regatta Travel Solutions Inc. | October 30, 2013
Charlottesville, Virginia (October 30, 2013) - Regatta Travel Solutions announced today that the Las Cruces CVB has signed an agreement to use the Regatta booking engine on its official website, explorelascruces.com. "We are very excited about this new partnership," said Chris Faivre, Director of Marketing & Communications at the Las Cruces Convention & Visitors Bureau. "Regatta's solution is better for the hotels, better for visitors to our destination and better for us, the DMO. We looked at several solutions but only Regatta provided everything we wanted in an ideal solution." "Our solution will allow potential visitors to ea...
HotelFAQS.com Helping Hotels Elevate Visibility on Google
Lodging Interactive | October 29, 2013
Lodging Interactive is helping hotels increase conversion rates, maximize organic search and boost SEO rankings via personalized FAQ pages; Watch this HotelFAQs.com Video PARSIPPANY, N.J. - OCTOBER 29, 2013 - Last month Google significantly changed its algorithm that determines search results. The new system interprets the "inferred meaning" of a search, rather than providing listings that contain exact keywords used in the query. Google's rational is this: by requiring sites to deliver improved content that answers searchers specific questions, it will provide a more reliable resource, and in turn, improve the site's visibility and vi...
Treating Meta Search Marketing as a Distribution Channel Results in Loss of Revenues for Hoteliers
the Author and HeBS Digital | October 29, 2013
by Max Starkov We are currently witnessing an explosion of meta search sites and online publishers, facilitated by advancements in digital technology and advertisers' perceptions of these sites as "unbiased" online media players compared to the OTAs. The most popular meta search sites and publishers in the hospitality and travel space include: Google Hotel Finder (with tentacles across the Google universe), TripAdvisor Meta Search, Bing Meta Search (powered by TripAdvisor), Kayak.com, Trivago.com (Europe), WeGo.com (Asia Pacific), HotelsCombined.com (Australia), and others. The value proposition to travel consumers is undeniable: By add...
Global Corporate Bookings Increased Following Late Summer Stall, According to The Pegasus View
Pegasus Solutions | October 29, 2013
DALLAS (October 29, 2013) – Global hotel bookings for business travel increased by +4.4% over last year in September, according to data released today by Pegasus Solutions in The Pegasus View. Following a late summer stall that had bookings for the channel below prior year by -1.5% in August, September's booking values sustained the year-to-date pace of +3.0% over 2012. Average daily rates (ADR) remained a key contributing factor for business travel revenue driven to hotels from the global distribution systems (GDSs). Globally, they edged past prior year by +0.3% in September, inching to +0.6% year-to-date. The net result was revenue ...
eRevMax Hosts Networking Sessions for Hoteliers at WTM
eRevMax | October 29, 2013
Agoda, GTA and Ostrovok to Share Distribution Insights at TigerTime London, October 29, 2013: The leader in hotel channel management & XML connectivity space - eRevMax, will be hosting TigerTime sessions at WTM 2013 to celebrate a new milestone - that of serving 7000 customers worldwide. With key distribution specialists presenting, the sessions are aimed at providing an open platform for information sharing and will be beneficial for hoteliers looking for superior connectivity and updates on new technology developments. Agoda, GTA and Ostrovok are part of the eRevMax Channel Ecosystem which facilitates quality, certified connection...
New Owner of The Southpoint Hotel in Durham, North Carolina Changes Brand
BuildCentral | October 28, 2013
Hotel-Online and BuildCentral Have Updated 186 Hotels in the Last Two Weeks with Changes in Personnel, Property Management or Ownership Chicago, IL. October 28, 2013 - Hotel-Online and BuildCentral have reported 186 changes in personnel, property management and ownership in the Hotel Profiles database over the last two weeks. Many hotels are getting a fresh start with a new Owner, Property Manager or General Manager. Recommend your product or service to someone who might be looking for a change. Hotels Under New Management: Homewood Suites Newtown (Newton, PA) The Talbott Hotel (Chicago, IL) Comfort Suites Burlington (Burlington, I...
TravelClick Hotel Customers Win 14 W3 Awards For Excellence in Website Design
TravelClick | October 25, 2013
TravelClick Takes Home 60 Awards for Outstanding Web Design for Hotels in 2013, More than Any Other Web Designer NEW YORK, October 25, 2013 – TravelClick, and its hotel clients earned 14 W3 Awards, which recognize creativity and excellence in website design. TravelClick was presented with one "Gold" and 13 "Silver" awards for websites designed for hotel properties and management groups. "With 60 wins under our belt in 2013, TravelClick has solidified its leadership position in designing and developing high quality websites for hotels," said Jason Ewell, Executive Vice President, Business Intelligence, Media and Web Solutions for Trav...
nSight Travel Intelligence Expands to Europe With Launch at WTM in London, Stand TT476
nSight | October 25, 2013
For the first time the travel industry can understand consumers who are searching and booking across 5,000 third-party travel websites NASHVILLE, TN - October 25, 2013 - On the heels of a successful U.S. introduction earlier this year, nSight™ (www.nsightfortravel.com) is launching to the global market on November 4 at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London. An online travel decision platform for tourism boards, hotels, attractions and destinations, nSight provides an unprecedented view into online consumer search and booking behavior. During the show, the company will showcase highlights of its travel intelligence product with insig...
Adoba Hotel Dearborn Michigan Encourages Healthy Travel With PURE Hypoallergenic Guestrooms
Adoba Eco Hotel Suites Brand | October 23, 2013
Dearborn, MI October 25th - In the chic, historic Detroit suburb of Dearborn, Michigan, Adoba® Hotel is looking to create a better customer experience through their focus on sustainable travel. Among the myriad elements in this evolution are 10 allergy-friendly guestrooms from PURE Solutions, which reflect Adoba's emphasis on wellness and healthy travel. PURE Rooms are treated according to a patented 7-step process that kills and protects against 99.9% of viruses and bacteria. By virtually eliminating surface and airborne irritants, PURE Rooms create a truly hypoallergenic space that is not only more comfortable for allergy-sufferers,...
Kaba to Install Saflok Quantum RFID Locks at 5 FelCor Lodging Trust Properties
Kaba, Saflok, ILCO | October 23, 2013
Reliability, Contemporary Design, and Kaba Service Drive Choice for Saflok Quantum MONTREAL, QC, CANADA - October 23, 2013 - Kaba, provider of Saflok™ and ILCO™ electronic locks announced FelCor Lodging Trust will install Saflok Quantum RFID locks and System 6000 central access control in five properties in California, Florida, and Louisiana. FelCor standardized its guestroom door locks on Saflok Quantum RFID units and the System 6000 centralized access control system for all property renovations. Click here for information on Kaba electronic locks. "FelCor uses Saflok Quantum RFID guest door lock systems for its renovation projects...
ZDirect Bringing Hotel Marketing Automation and Big Data to ITB Asia
ITB Asia 2013 | October 23, 2013
The hospitality industry's pioneer of Hotel Marketing Automation services will be in Hall 401, Booth B39 at ITB Asia 2013, the trade show for the Asian travel market, organized by Messe Berlin (Singapore) 23-25 October at the Suntec Singapore Exhibition & Convention Centre [HALLANDALE BEACH, FL- OCTOBER 23, 2013] -ZDirect is unveiling new tools for hoteliers across Asia Pacific today at ITB Asia that will radically change the way they market their hotels online. Hospitality's global Email Service Provider recently enhanced its ZMail® solution to equip hoteliers with new ways to optimize their limited resources using "Hotel Marketin...
Del Robinette Named Regional Director of Sales & Marketing for Hospitality Management Corporation
Hospitality Management Corporation (HMC) | October 22, 2013
Dallas, TX. October 22, 2013: Leo Spriggs, President/CEO of Hospitality Management Corporation (HMC) one of the nation's leading and most respected management companies -proudly announces the appointment of Del Robinette as Regional Director of Sales and Marketing. Del is accountable for training and developing sales leaders in the field while implementing and executing strategic sales plans to enhance profitability in each of his area hotels. Del brings with him more than 16 years of experience across many disciplines within the hospitality industry. Throughout his career, Del has spent the majority of his focus in the sales discipline...
Luxury Hotels Group Launches Private Label with Pegasus Solutions
Pegasus Solutions | October 22, 2013
New London-based Representation Company Gains Branded Access to Global Distribution Channels DALLAS (October 22, 2013) – London-based Luxury Hotels Group has introduced a private label chain code through Pegasus Solutions. The new company is now offering three hotels in the global distribution systems (GDSs) under the LU chain code, including the London City Suites by Montcalm, The Marble Arch by Montcalm and The Park Grand London Hyde Park Hotel. "With three distinct collections, Luxury Hotels Group caters to the specific needs of the luxury traveler," said Mark Jones, vice president, sales and marketing for Luxury Hotels Group. "Lau...
Travelers Writing Fewer Reviews & Being (Somewhat) Kinder, While Hoteliers Are Responding More
TrustYou | October 22, 2013
Per New Report Analyzing of Over 250,000 USA-Based Hotel Reviews TrustYou's New Quarterly Report Uncovers Review Trends Encompassing Scores, Volume, Management Response Rates, Service, Pricing & More New York, New York and Munich, Germany - October 22, 2013 - Fewer reviews, marginally higher scores and it is far more difficult to score five stars are the latest findings that compare user-generated hotel reviews over a year-long period. The team at TrustYou, working in conjunction with Donna Quadri-Felitti, Ph.D., at New York University, Preston Robert Tisch Center for Hospitality, Tourism, and Sports Management, has developed its fi...
Regatta Travel Solutions Selected by Visit Knoxville
Regatta Travel Solutions Inc. | October 22, 2013
To Provide Leisure, Group, Convention and Sport Housing Solutions Charlottesville, Virginia (October 22, 2013) - Regatta Travel Solutions announced today that Visit Knoxville has signed an agreement to use the Regatta booking engine on its official website, visitknoxville.com, scheduled to launch on November 1st. Visit Knoxville will also use Regatta's new groups, convention and sports housing solutions. "I first heard about Regatta at the DMAI Annual Convention in Orlando and knew right away that I had to invite them to meet our board," said Kim Bumpas, President of Visit Knoxville. "Their presentation was so engaging and our board go...
Flip.to Ramps Up in Europe – Exhibiting at World Travel Market in London; New Hire in Madrid
Flip.to | October 21, 2013
New York — October 23, 2013 — Flip.to, the brand advocate platform for the global hospitality industry, will be one of the exhibitors at the 2013 World Travel Market Conference at the ExCel, London November 4-7, 2013. The newest member of the Flip.to team based out of Madrid, Alfredo Moreno de la Santa, Senior Director of Sales, will also be at WTM. Reed Travel Exhibitions Exhibition Director World Travel Market Simon Press said: "We are delighted to welcome Flip.toto WTM 2013 and are sure their attendance will prove to be a wise decision. WTM is showing consistent and strong growth in the business deals generated there and with thi...
Luxury US Hotel Selects eRevMax for Optimizing Online Sales
San Carlos Hotel | October 17, 2013
New York City Based San Carlos Hotel to Use RateTiger for Rate and Inventory Management New York, USA, 17 October 2013: Luxury US hotel brand San Carlos has selected eRevMax for increasing their online revenue through optimal distribution. San Carlos will use RateTiger to manage their rate and room inventory updates across online sales channels, access market data for rate optimization while monitoring their online reputation - all from a single, integrated solution. Located in upscale midtown Manhattan in New York City, San Carlos has been selling 147 rooms across four online sales channels. RateTiger will help the revenue management t...
Flyte Systems Expands, Adds Sandra Ries as Account Executive
Flyte Systems | October 17, 2013
Ries Will Serve Flyte Systems' clients with 20 Years of Travel Industry and Operations Experience CHICAGO, IL - October 17, 2013 - Flyte Systems, the leading provider of airport travel information displays and digital signage content for the hospitality industry, digital signage, convention centers and related businesses, announced it added Sandra Ries as account executive to support its growth. Ries will work out of Flyte Systems' Chicago office to support existing clients and develop new business opportunities. Click here to request information on Flyte Systems' airport travel and guest information services. "Ms. Ries is a valuable ad...
