What’s New in Hotel Online Distribution and Tech Trends? W1, January 2025

Here is your weekly industry news round-up. Check out the short snippets here and follow below for more details. 

  • Hotel Revenue Management Tips for 2025 
  • Rixos Bab Al Bahr: Your ideal wedding venue 
  • Riu Hotels & Resorts offers upgrade flex pay solution 
  • Europe’s rental growth, Greece acts 
  • Indore is home to Ramee’s first hotel in MP 

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Newshound W1, January 2025

2025 hotel revenue management essentials 

Hotel revenue management is vital for maximising profitability and staying competitive in the ever-evolving hospitality landscape. As we move into 2025, adopting proven strategies and best practices in hotel revenue management is essential for success. This guide outlines key techniques and insights to help hoteliers optimise their revenue and enhance their overall performance. 

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Rixos Bab Al Bahr: A dream wedding destination 

Rixos Bab Al Bahr, the ultimate family-friendly all-inclusive resort in Ras Al Khaimah, is rapidly establishing itself as a premier wedding venue, combining stunning natural beauty with world-class hospitality. Nestled on the picturesque Marjan Island coastline, the resort offers breathtaking ceremony settings, from romantic beachside exchanges to opulent ballroom receptions accommodating up to 500 guests in a gala setup. 

https://bit.ly/3p3qYUN

Riu Hotels & Resorts offers upgrade’s flex pay solution 

RIU Hotels & Resorts announced it offers its guests Upgrade’s Flex Pay Book Now Play Later Options. Owned by the Riu family, RIU specializes in holiday resorts, with over 80 percent of its establishments offering its All Inclusive by RIU service. The partnership allows travellers to spread the cost of their vacation over time. It provides RIU’s guests with an all-inclusive vacation paid for monthly through Flex Pay.

https://bit.ly/3p6bAH5

Short-term rentals surge, Greece responds 

Greece’s short-term rental market reached unprecedented levels, overtaking the country’s hotel sector for the first time. By August, with 1.022 million available beds, short-term rental units outpaced the 887,740 beds available in hotels. This surge highlighted the growing role of platforms like Airbnb in driving tourism while simultaneously sparking debates over their impact on local housing markets.

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Indore is home to Ramee’s first hotel in MP 

Ramee Group of Hotels, a renowned name in the hospitality industry, proudly announces the grand opening of its newest hotel, Ramee Tarang Hotel, Indore. This managed hotel is Ramee Group of Hotels’ first property in Madhya Pradesh. Ramee Tarang Hotel is strategically situated on the Agra Mumbai Main Highway and perfectly connects to significant landmarks. The property is just 15 km from Indore Airport and eight km from the Railway Station.

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That’s all folks!

Happy New Year, 2025

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