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In-Person Meetings Are Back for Europe, Hotels and Hotel Conference Rooms Are Seeing a Revival

In-Person Meetings Are Back for Europe, Hotels and Hotel Conference Rooms Are Seeing a Revival

Europe Expects Bumper Year for MICE Travel According to MMGY Global’s Latest Portrait of European Meeting and Convention Travel Report Read more

TODAYS BYLINES

 

Sales And Catering Management Platform

6 Ways a Venue Directory Can Help Boost Your Property's Event Bookings

In the bustling world of event planning, the competition to attract clientele and host the most sought-after events has become fiercer than ever. If you own or manage a hotel with event space, the challenge becomes not just about offering an immaculate space but also about ensuring potential clients find and choose your venue over others. This is where the magic of a venue directory comes into play. Read more

 

OIGA Conference

A Powerhouse of Innovation and Networking: 6 Key Takeaways from the 2023 OIGA Conference and Trade Show - By Joe DeVore

This annual gathering serves as more than a mere meeting of minds, but a platform that showcases the intricate weave of Native American culture while spotlighting the vibrant economic vigor inherent in Indian gaming. Some 3,000 vendors, visitors and guest speakers converged on downtown Tulsa at the Cox Convention Center for this year’s event Read more

 

Hospitality Technology

Hospitality Technology: Is It the Answer to Everything?

Corporate buzzwords, also known as jargon, are an everyday part of the office world. And people use them for many different reasons. These phrases sound trendy, create a sense of belonging, provide an easy way to shift gears in a meeting, or even allow us to make light of a challenging situation. But sometimes corporate buzzwords can also have a negative impact. According to a recent study by preply, some of these words are creating a rift in the workplace. Read more

 

Trends

 

Hidden Fees

Hoteliers Test 'Elasticity' of Fees on Amenities - CoStar

Hoteliers said resort or amenity fees likely aren't going away, as they are a profitable revenue stream. However, they agree the industry as a whole could do better with fee transparency throughout a guest's booking journey. Read more

 

Global Hotel Industry Performance

STR Global Update Through 12 August 2023 Shows 88% of Global Markets Post RevPAR Growth Above 2019

Among all countries with a total supply of more than 50,000 rooms, Israel, France, Greece, Singapore, and Croatia led in RevPAR on an actual basis. Greece maintained the top spot despite the impact of wildfires, while Singapore rejoined the leaderboard after a brief hiatus. Read more

 

Hotel Construction Pipeline Asia Pacific

Higher-end Development Projects Dominate the Asia Pacific Region's Hotel Construction Pipeline at Q2 2023

In the Q2 2023 Asia Pacific, excluding China, Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), analysts state that the region is at an all-time project high of 1,936 with 401,766 rooms in the total pipeline at the close of the quarter. Read more

 

Market Report Italy

Italy is Europe's Trending Destination

This summe there is one destination that has exceeded all expectations. The following analysis highlights how Italy’s hotel sector is thriving in bookings and room rates in addition to assessing how online trends set up a summer to remember for Italian hoteliers. Read more

 

News

 

Hotel Technology Trends

PwC Report - Hotel Industry Digital Transformation - The Current State of Play

The right combination of technology investments can improve guest experience, boost profitability and equip the industry for growth Read more

 

Digital Marketing

Tambourine Expands Photo and Video Production Division

Tambourine's production division includes photographers, videographers, drone operators, underwater photographers, food and beverage photographers, photo and video editors, a styling team, and photoshoot operation coordinators. Read more

 

Gen Z

Want to Reach Gen Z? Matter to Host Free Webinar Revealing the New Rules of Consumer PR

Matter Shares Tips to Help PR, Social Media and Marketing Professionals Adapt Campaigns to Connect Brands with Gen Z Consumers Read more

 

Hotels For Sale Melbourne

Historic Melbourne Landmark, The Prince of Wales Hotel, Listed for Sale

The Prince of Wales Hotel, an iconic establishment in St Kilda, has been listed for sale by Melbourne-based hospitality business, Jackalope Group, which purchased the property in 2015 for $45 million. Read more

 

IHG LIFT

IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches IHG LIFT Program to Drive Growth Opportunities for Diverse Owners

More than $30 million committed to help unlock paths to hotel ownership Read more

 

Hotel Transaction Atlanta

Atlanta Marriott Peachtree Corners Hotel Sold

Waramaug Hospitality announced today it acquired the Atlanta Marriott Peachtree Corners located northeast of Atlanta's Interstate-285 beltway perimeter, within the high-growth corridor surrounding Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. Read more

 

World Travel Market

WTM London 2023 Conference Programme Announced

The conference programme will include eight new tracks across three stages over three days, taking place at ExCeL London, from 6-8 November 2023. Read more

 

In Brief

 

Cloud-based Hotel PMS
Hotelogix and KIT Development Co Ltd to Technologically Empower Hotels in Thailand

Hotel Development Fort Worth
Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas to Open This December

Hotel Transaction Idaho
Alterra Mountain Company Closes Acquisition of Schweitzer in Idaho

Hotel Opening Croatia
AC Hotel by Marriott Split Opens in Croatia

Hotel Opening Melbourne
Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders Opens

Hotel Development Seattle
Hotel 1000 Seattle Reveals Property Renovations

 

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