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December 9, 2022December 9, 2022

What’s New in Hotel Online Distribution and Tech Trends? W2, December 2022

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

Self-Sovereign Identity: Unlocking Seamless Travel Across the World
Sheikh Ahmed Priorities US$150bn Disabled Tourism Market
Air India Cabins To Get A New Look Of $400mn
Did You Check The Norwegian Cruise Line’ Northern Hemisphere 2024/25 Cruise List?
Gen Alpha Plans International Family Travel Trips in 2023

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SSI: Your Self-Sovereign Identity for Travel

SSI is the new decentralized model for digital or online identity. Promising to dramatically improve the trust in internet identity for all parties – people, organizations, and even things can now have a trusted and provable digital identity. At the foundation of SSI are impactful technologies like the TCP/IP protocols that enabled the internet, the HTTP protocol that gave birth to the web, and the GSM standard that brought about the mobile revolution.

https://www.phocuswright.com/Travel-Research/Research-Updates/2022/the-self-sovereign-identity-opportunity-for-travel

Sheikh Ahmed to make Dubai tourism accessible for all

Looking to make the Dubai tourism ecosystem a more inclusive place, HH Sheikh Ahmed created the Dubai Team for Travel and Tourism. The team will regularly meet with disabled people, also known as people of determination in the emirate, to gauge their needs and requirements when travelling. This includes improvements needed at airports, airlines, hotels, shopping centres, and other touristic places.

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Norwegian Cruise Line Unveils Northern Hemisphere Summer 2024/25 And Winter 2025 Cruises

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, unveiled its Northern hemisphere summer 2024/25 and winter 2025 cruises sailing to bucket-list destinations in Europe, Alaska, and Caribbean. “Our itineraries are designed to provide longer port hours and fewer sea days to truly allow our guests the opportunity to dive into the cultures and destinations they are visiting as a way to reconnect with the world around them” said Harry Sommer, president and chief executive officer of Norwegian Cruise Line.

https://eglobaltravelmedia.com.au/2022/12/09/norwegian-cruise-line-unveils-northern-hemisphere-summer-2024-25-and-winter-2025-cruises-in-europe-alaska-and-caribbean/

Air India to spend $400mn in refurbishing its white interiors

Air India will spend over $400 million to refurbish the interiors of its entire wide-body fleet, the national carrier announced in a statement on Thursday. The move is part of the airline’s efforts to attract more flyers after the carrier was taken over by Tata Group. The fleet will include 27 Boeing B787-8 and 13 B777 aircrafts; however, the First Class cabin will be retained on the 777s, the airline said.

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How Gen Alphas is contributing to 2023 travel decision making?

Data from our Gen Alpha & Family Travel Trends study shows that nearly 9 in 10 respondents said planning a trip together can be fun for the entire family. Additionally, 67% said that travel ideas come from the children or both children and adults when planning trips. 7 in 10 travelers are open to inspiration when planning a family trip, meaning that there is a strong opportunity for travel brands to reach and inspire families through various marketing initiatives.

https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4113905.html

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December 2, 2022

What’s New in Hotel Online Distribution and Tech Trends? W1, December 2022

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

Is “Slow Tourism” going to be the new trend of the New Year?
Qatar shakes up Visa rules for Football Fans
Technology’s take on Hotel’s Revenue Management
Wyndham crosses the 550th hotel mark in the EMEA region
Four Seasons Sees a Future in Tents

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Slow Tourism: Hotels adapting for this new trend

A study conducted by Allison Caffyn in 2012 defined slow tourism as a type of travelling that focuses on the destination’s environment and local community. Slow tourism can be applied across the entire guest stay – prior, during or even after the stay, representing a significant opportunity for hotels to reshape their offering while giving back to the local community. But, can any property take advantage of it?

https://blog.thehotelsnetwork.com/slow-toursim-trend

Qatar to allow Visa less entry for fans

Qatar will now allow the fans to enter the country even if they do not have match tickets in a shake-up of visit visa rules. Qatar’s Ministry of Interior made the announcement on Twitter stating “fans will be allowed to enter the State of Qatar starting December 2, 2022 without a match ticket provided that the following conditions are met: Hayya Card, hotel reservation, a fee of QR500.”

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Role of Technology in transforming Hotel Revenue Management

If you ask any hotelier “What is your focus now that demand for travel is returning?”, the immediate answer will be focusing on room rates. Because the hospitality industry grapples with extremely high customer acquisition costs Tech investment is central to preparing for the future and the mantra is Automation, AI + People = Profits

https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4113816.html

Wyndham continues expansion in Europe, Middle East, Eurasia and Africa

In India, the company surpassed its 50th hotel mark with new openings in culturally rich destinations, such as Ramada by Wyndham Gangtok Hotel & Casino Golden, Ramada by Wyndham Station Road Katra and Ramada Encore by Wyndham Siliguri Sevoke Road. In Europe, Wyndham furthered its footprint in Germany, one of its largest European markets with over 130 hotels, with the opening of Ramada by Wyndham Essen, Wyndham Garden Munich Messe and Super 8 by Wyndham Koblenz, in addition to expanding its Trademark Collection brand with two hotels in Düsseldorf.

https://www.hotelierindia.com/business/wyndham-continues-growth-momentum-across-europe-middle-east-eurasia-and-africa

Naviva: 1^st luxury rented resort in America by Four Season

Naviva featuring 15 units, strives to immerse guests in 48 acres of greenery overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Each of those units has a plunge pool and an expansive deck with an outdoor shower. The Punta Mita, Mexico-based property is emphasizing incorporating elements of the outdoors, reports Contributor Carley Thornell in Skift’s Future of Hotel Design feature.

https://skift.com/2022/12/01/four-seasons-sees-a-future-in-tents/

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November 28, 2022November 28, 2022

What’s New in Hotel Online Distribution and Tech Trends? W4, November 2022

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

Electric Air Travel: A dream to come true
S hotels likely to experience a decline in leisure travels
33 hospitality industry stats & trends before we step in 2023
Lemon Tree Hotels to open a new hotel in Jamshedpur, India
Rethinking Tourism UNWTO calls Education & Investments to be the cornerstone of the industry

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Electric Air Travel might become a reality soon

The wave of electric transportation has been a breakthrough amid rapidly deteriorating environmental conditions. While electric cars have experienced a seamless integration into our present world, electric planes largely remain an uncharted area. However, many global organizations are looking at developing the appropriate technology to move towards electric air travel. Among the transportation sector, air travel services contribute significantly to the emission count. This is wildly inconsistent with the larger global decarbonization target by the United Nations (UN).

https://eglobaltravelmedia.com.au/2022/11/26/electric-air-travel-may-become-a-reality-soon-but-challenges-remain/

U.S hotels to see a softening in leisure travel revenue

At NAREIT REITworld conference in San Francisco, Truist said they found most management teams are resigned to leisure travel softening but are more positive and focused on the continued recovery of the laggard demand segments and markets, specifically higher-rated corporate travel, group/convention, and non-leisure urban markets such as San Francisco.

https://skift.com/2022/11/25/u-s-hotels-likely-to-see-softening-in-leisure-travel-bookings/?utm_campaign=Daily%20Newsletter&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=235372114&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_kuLMnUO1614N9LFEYGBtpbzu7J9IwtDJCtrD2PzJUtCnnHL_OvQm2e_hMZ-7e7ScFM-AmsruX2a8rBa-jGEHOlOPPhA&utm_content=235372114&utm_source=hs_email

Must know 33 hospitality industry statistics that you can’t miss

As 2022 comes to a close and we gather with industry experts, peers, and colleagues to prepare for the year ahead, we find ourselves looking upon a terrain that is no longer desolate but thriving. Over the last six months, hospitality has roared back to life. There appears to be an appetite for travel that is more than ready to feast on the experiences offered by leading travel and hospitality brands. The year ahead is promising, and our industry is primed for continued growth and technological innovation. Check out the most important hospitality industry statistics and trends https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4113646.html

Lemon Tree Hotels signs for a new hotel in Jamshedpur

Lemon Tree Hotels announced its latest signing–Lemon Tree Hotel, Jamshedpur. This property will feature 42 well-appointed rooms, complemented by a multi-cuisine restaurant, a bar, a meeting room, a fitness center and banquets, and other public areas. The property is expected to be operational by September 2023. It shall be managed by Carnation Hotels Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary and the management arm of Lemon Tree Hotels Limited.

https://www.hotelierindia.com/operations/lemon-tree-hotels-signs-a-new-hotel-in-jamshedpur

Education & Investments to be the cornerstone of Tourism says UMWTO

UNWTO convened its Executive Council in Marrakesh, Morocco, as the sector’s recovery continues to gather pace. Building on its year-long call for both public and private sector leaders to “rethink tourism”, UNWTO placed innovation, investments and education and youth empowerment at the centre of discussions, while also emphasizing heightened interest for transformation through Climate Action and the sector’s importance for rural development everywhere.

https://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/4113705.html

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November 23, 2022

What’s New in Hotel Online Distribution and Tech Trends? W3, November 2022

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

Hilton announces its upcoming hot new hotel openings in 2023
“Controlled automation” It’s time to make a smarter hotel pricing decision
Are Airport Hotels a good choice for scheduling a business meeting?
“Annette” the virtual agent of hotels goes where no call bot has gone before
YHA Australia launches its first co-working space inBlue Mountains
Airbnb’s co-founder says goodbye to short-term rentals & welcomes backyard tiny homes

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Hilton hot openings in Europe, Middle East and Africa

Hilton has revealed its hotly anticipated new openings for 2023, many of which are perfectly located near the world’s most beautiful beaches, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and Wonders of the World. With numerous exciting properties set to open worldwide, there’s endless travel bucket list inspiration on offer.

https://www.hotelnewsme.com/hotel-news-me/hilton-reveals-its-hottest-new-hotels-opening-in-2023/

How can independent hotels make smarter pricing decisions?

“Controlled automation” is the answer to a successful dynamic pricing strategy that gives independent hotels an advantage in a competitive landscape filled with big brands. In today’s environment past records or artificial intelligence alone won’t work. The duo of AI and revenue manager’s experience is needed which comes with the Controlled Automation technique.

https://bit.ly/3EKsV5X

Airport hotels to be a popular destination for meetings

Airport hotels are becoming more popular meeting venues, but less so because of the amenities offered, and more so because of how work has evolved in the post-COVID world,” he said. “With many professional firms now employing geographically diverse teams, airport hotels have become convenient meeting venues when in-person collaboration is required.

https://meetings.skift.com/are-airport-hotels-still-popular-for-meetings/

Is it possible to engage on a regular call with a virtual call bot?

AI is the way of the future, and the hospitality industry is ahead of the curve. Annette can answer hundreds of commonly asked hotel-specific frequently asked questions. Additionally, Annette can understand and communicate in several languages and be programmed using your hotel’s very own voice talent. When guests call and Annette answers, they won’t hear some robotic, clunky voice on the end of the line. Instead, with Annette, guests hear a kind employee with a regional accent they’d expect.

https://hoteltechnologynews.com/2022/11/how-hotels-can-use-a-virtual-agent-to-cut-labor-costs-without-sacrificing-service-quality/

Co-living meets co-working at YHA’ Katoomba Property, Australia

the first Y-Hive co-working space officially launches at YHA’s award-winning Katoomba property, Blue Mountains YHA. A first of its kind for the area, this dedicated hot-desking space has been thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of locals, out-of-town visitors and guests of the property. These new spaces will be ideal for digital nomads, those who are tired of working from home, or those taking advantage of newfound flexibility to combine their next holiday with work.

https://eglobaltravelmedia.com.au/2022/11/16/when-co-living-meets-co-working-yha-australia-debuts-first-of-its-new-co-working-facilities-at-award-winning-blue-mountains-property/

Joe Gebbia of Airbnb is now the cofounder of Samara: backyard tiny homes

Gebbia is now the cofounder of Samara, a tiny home startup with plans to factory-build studios and one-bedrooms that can be dropped into its customers’ backyards. Samara’s studio and one-bedroom ADUs start at $290,000 including installation costs.

https://www.hospitalitynet.org/external/4113571.html

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November 13, 2022

What’s New in Hotel Online Distribution and Tech Trends? W2, November 2022

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

Which travel trend is going to dominate 2023? 3D virtual space or off-grid holiday escape?
Pelikin: The Digital Travel Money Card crosses its first 100 issues
Will the tech layoffs impact Travel brands too?
Over 60% of UK residents don’t consider Tourism as an attractive industry to work in
November 2022: Global update on travel restrictions within and outside the country

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Travel Trends to Dominate 2023

If 2022 was the year of the triumphant return of travel, 2023 will be the year of its creative reinvention. Booking.com commissioned an in-depth study of over 24,000 travellers in 32 countries to predict the 7 emerging travel trends. While 44% of the travelers are looking for an off-grid escape, 38% want to do something new and exciting, and so the list goes on.

https://hospitality-on.com/en/trends/which-travel-trends-will-gain-ground-2023

Australian Market signs over 100 digital travel Money Card

Pelikin the game-changing travel money product, which claims to be the first such card in the Aussien market, has proven popular due to the ease of signing up for the travel agent and no requirement for formal accreditation, doing any ID checks or taking money in-store.

https://eglobaltravelmedia.com.au/2022/11/11/digital-travel-money-card-surpasses-affiliate-milestone/

Impact of Tech Layoffs on Travel Companies

The job losses at big tech brands including Facebook and Twitter present a big challenge for those companies and the talent they’ve lost. But the travel industry dealt with much of this in 2020. Tech headcount has grown during pandemic while travel has shrunk. It totally depends on the number of travels the economy is witnessing.

https://rb.gy/2gsjw0

Why don’t UK residents want to work in travel & tourism industry?

In the survey conducted by World Travel Market London and released at the ongoing World Travel Mart, London—among 2,000 respondents across the UK, only 29% find the tourism industry a lucrative career opportunity where more than 60% of them said a direct NO to working in the travel and tourism sector.

https://hospitality.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/travel/over-60-of-uk-residents-do-not-see-tourism-as-an-attractive-industry-to-work-in-says-report-released-at-wtm-london/95375610

Latest updates on uplifting travel restrictions

There are no domestic travel restrictions to fly within the United States or to outlying points, including Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands. However, eligible international visitors must have a current Covid-19 vaccination to enter the country. Europe is open for tourism to all parties, although the Russia-Ukraine conflict restricts leisure travel to these destinations.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/geoffwhitmore/2022/11/02/november-2022-travel-restrictions-worldwide-update/?sh=2b6647512657

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November 4, 2022

What’s New in Hotel Online Distribution and Tech Trends? W1, November 2022

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

“Focus on the food industry” is the latest trend in the hospitality industry that hotels are looking up to.
Indian Hospitality Industry finally finds its feet after the pandemic with a 4-6% increase in their RevPAR.
Westgate Resorts to Give Away 1,000 Free Vacations to U.S. Military Families.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday bring quick wins for conversion for hotels this holiday season.
Six Senses to offer a wellness resort to wildlife lovers within Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls National Park.
Unlocking network efficiencies for the hospitality industry for contactless guest experiences.

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Trends in hospitality – Focus on the future of the food industry

Food has always played an essential role in the hospitality industry. The most glaring example that illustrates this fact is the growing importance of the culinary tourism market. By 2032, it is expected to surpass US$ 4,530.9 Bn according to Future Market Insights, which means a compound annual growth rate of approximately 16.6% per year. Moreover, new trends are emerging when it comes to culinary tourism. Indeed, travelers are reconsidering the impact of their consumption, “vegans, vegetarians, and flexitarians are gaining immense traction in food tourism”.

https://insights.ehotelier.com/insights/2022/11/02/trends-in-hospitality-focus-on-the-future-of-the-food-industry/

Indian hotels experienced 4-6% higher revenue in September 2022

The hospitality industry generated 4 to six percent higher revenue per available room (RevPAR) in September 2022, compared to September 2019. Besides, hotels were able to demand a 7-9 percent higher room tariff in September 2022, compared to the same time in 2019. At the same time, room occupancies dipped 1-3 percentage points, compared to that in 2019, with only 62-63 percent of the rooms being occupied.

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/hospitality-sector-finds-its-feet-after-pandemic/article66092069.ece

Westgate Resorts honors U.S military families at its 11^th Give Away anniversary

This Veterans Day, Westgate Resorts is thrilled to honor 1,000 active-duty U.S. military members, veterans and Gold Star families with a free three-day, two-night action-packed Orlando vacation at the Westgate Salutes Military Weekend 2022 celebration. This year marks Westgate’s 11th year of giving away vacations to the incredible military personnel who have served this nation and their families, totaling more than 26,000 complimentary vacations gifted since starting this initiative.

https://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/4113325.html

How to score more bookings this holiday season?

From discounted rates to special inclusions, there are many ways that hoteliers can tempt potential guests and encourage them to book a stay. Along with generating buzz about travel and hotel rooms being sold, creating urgency for booking and adding personal touchpoints to your ad campaigns are the best marketing efforts to hit on the right notes this season.

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Wildlife lovers to book their stay at Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls National Park

Six Senses enters into its first sub-Saharan African project, which will front Princess Elizabeth Island on the approach to the largest waterfall in the world. The resort is part of The House of Chinhara initiative to recover the majesty of Zimbabwean tourism by elevating the available accommodation count and quality for visitors to the Victoria Falls National Park, a UNESCO protected area.

https://insights.ehotelier.com/global-news/2022/11/04/six-senses-victoria-falls-to-offer-wildlife-lovers-stilted-eco-lodges-on-the-zambezi/

Guests’ Wi-Fi, IoT and LTE networks to become top hotel amenities

Post pandemic workation has become the new normal raising raise the bar to meet customer expectations of a seamless guest experience. With the shifting guests’ demands, the hospitality industry’s reliance on technology-enabled services have substantially increased.

https://hospitality.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/speaking-heads/unlocking-network-efficiencies-for-hospitality-industry/95269377

October 28, 2022October 28, 2022

What’s New in Hotel Online Distribution and Tech Trends? W4, October 2022

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

Serving the rising surge in travel demand post-pandemic hotels are to hike corporate rates by 15% in 2023.
LTI announces the World’s Best Luxury Hotel Brands 2022 with Six Senses securing the 1^st position for the 3^rd time consecutively.
AC Hotels by Marriott debuts in Scotland, more precisely in the city of Inverness, marking its ambition to develop its lifestyle brand in Europe.
Tackpay: A cashless tipping app for employee engagement in hospitality reducing the gap between service providers and guests.
Capital One Travel announces new curated hotel selection and airport lounge concept.
Qatar getting ready to welcome 6 million visitors a year by 2030 with new attractions, hotels and resorts opening up for the upcoming Global Sports Event.

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Corporate room rates to increase by 15% or more

Amid a strong pan-Indian demand across segments, hotel chains in India are looking to re-negotiate contracts with corporate firms. The new rates — expected to go up at least by 15 percent from now — will take effect from January 2023.

https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/hotels-may-hike-corporate-rates-by-15-from-january-amid-surge-in-demand-122102300572_1.html

Want to know which are the World’s Best Luxury Hotels 2022?

Assessing the hotels on 128 touch points, LTI (Luxury Travel Intelligence) has released a list of 12 best luxury hotel brands. The focus is on a brand’s ability to deliver: its passion, commitment, ethos and values, as well as the quality of its management and staff.

https://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/4113146.html

Marriott has just opened the first property under its AC Hotels brand in Scotland

The four-storey AC Hotel by Marriott Inverness is the largest hotel in the Scottish city, comprising 191 rooms. The property houses an AC Lounge with a fireplace, which will serve cocktails including a locally inspired gin and tonic and local craft beers, as well as an all-day European restaurant with a riverside terrace. Leisure facilities include a 24-hour fitness centre with a riverside terrace.

https://hospitality-on.com/en/opening/ac-hotels-marriott-debuts-scotland

A cashless tipping app to boost employee engagement in the hospitality sector

TACKPAY is a web app platform that allows direct tipping in a cashless way. This is thanks to a QR code provided to guests that allows direct payments via mobile phone to a worker’s bank accounts. Born with the vision of enabling everyone to send, receive and manage tips in a completely digital way, Tackpay has been slowly penetrating the hospitality market by creating different use cases that we have found extremely valuable as engagement practices.

https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4113170.html

Capital one to reinvent the travel forum

Capital One Travel is seeking to reinvent travel by launching two new schemes. Premier Collection, a selection of hundreds of luxury hotels and resorts around the world, and Capital One Landing, a new alternative to the traditional airport lounge, will seek to shake up the industry. The collection is accessible via Capital One Travel and is also available to Venture X cardholders.

https://hospitality-on.com/en/hospitality/capital-one-travel-announces-new-curated-hotel-selection-and-airport-lounge-concept

Qatar to welcome 6 million guests per year by 2030

With less than a month to go for then awaiting football tournament of the year, Qatar Tourism has revealed new tourism attractions, hotels and resorts that will be open for fans to enjoy during the tournament. This unprecedented year of development represents a major milestone in Qatar’s emergence as a tourist destination, with the country seeking to welcome six million visitors a year by 2030.

https://bwhotelier.businessworld.in/article/New-attractions-hotels-and-resorts-opening-in-Qatar-for-FIFA-World-Cup-Qatar-2022-/28-10-2022-452024/

October 21, 2022

What’s New in Hotel Online Distribution and Tech Trends? W3, October 2022

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

Is TikTok the new plan for hospitality and travel marketing? #TikTokTravel
Maximize your hotel revenue with Booking Engine Data Points
Global hotel pipeline activity goes down except for Middle East & Africa
Marriott International is to acquire the City Express brand for $100 million
New challenge for hotels: Green Financing or not

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TikTok grows to become the rising marketing tool for B2B and B2C industries

Tourism boards around the world are choosing TikTok to showcase their countries’ travel destinations with a global travel campaign #TikTokTravel across 100 countries and regions to inspire users to creatively capture and share their travel moments.

https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4113074.html

Go smart with your guests’ data from Booking Engine

The data from Hotel Booking Engine is a source of both direct and indirect revenue. Your booking engine is not only the most profitable source of direct booking but also the most trusted source of data. Data that tells you what age, location or purpose of travel your guests have, opens up opportunities to target quality leads and convert potential guests into confirmed bookings.

https://ratetiger.com/tips-to-revenue-management-use-your-data-points-to-its-maximization/

Saudi Arabia and UAE get the hotel pipeline in the Middle East to rise

Middle East & Africa was the only world region to show an increase in overall hotel pipeline activity at the end of the third quarter, according to September 2022 data from STR. Most of the region’s pipeline activity is focused in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia (39,070) and United Arab Emirates (32,373) lead in construction activity.

https://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/4113078.html

All the 152 hotels in City Express’ portfolio will have the “Marriott” signature

The portfolio accounts for 152 hotels, including 17,356 rooms across 75 cities in Mexico and 3 countries in Latin America, as well as 5 under-construction projects, representing an additional 676 rooms. The hospitality company expects to update the brand name by adding its “by Marriott” signature.

https://hospitality-on.com/en/hospitality/marriott-international-acquire-city-express-brand

Will green financing bring ESG in hospitality industry?

In hotel real estate, promising signs of a shift towards greener capital began to emerge in 2019, when BBVA and Pestana Hotel Group issued the world’s first hotel green bond (€60 million). Since then, hotel green loans too have been on an upward trajectory. In 2022, Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Project closed a green facility amounting to a colossal SAR14.12 billion (US$3.8 billion) to develop 16 hotels in the Kingdom, setting a new pace in the global movement towards sustainable development.

https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4113038.html

October 14, 2022

What’s New in Hotel Online Distribution and Tech Trends? W2, October 2022

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

Hilton ranked 2^nd in the list of the World’s 25 Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine for the 7^th year in a row.
Amazon selects RoomIT as its Hotel Category Management Partner
Directly targeting customer data, Booking Engine data points bring both direct and indirect bookings to hotels.
To automate or not to automate? The hospitality industry’s dilemma continues.
UK Hospitality Industry announced at a seminar at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square that it aims for Net Zero by 2040
MakeMyTrip joins hands with Lohono Stays to accelerate the growth of luxury homestay segment in India.

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Hilton: the only hospitality company to be rewarded for Best Workplace

Starting from 2016 when Hilton was first recognized as a “Great Workplace to Work”, Hilton has continued to build upon its strong workplace culture through an unwavering focus on creating an environment that’s inclusive, offers growth opportunities, is driven by purpose and allows team members to bring their best, most authentic selves to work. The hospitality company provides best-in-class benefits to both hourly and salaried team members.

https://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/4112934.html

Amazon partners with RoomIT for hotel service support

CWT today announces that its global hotel division RoomIt, has been selected by Amazon to provide comprehensive hotel category services support. This includes sourcing, booking and rate reshopping, whilst helping to increase compliance with hotel policy and optimize Amazon traveler satisfaction.

https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article123069.html

Using data points for hotel revenue maximization

Data from the booking engine essentially helps hoteliers understand market trends, analyze past experiences and give a competitive advantage of pricing strategy. It is a source of both direct and indirect revenue. Directly, the booking engine brings direct booking to your hotel saving you from the commission paid to 3rd parties like OTAs, GDS and metasearch. Indirectly, this data educates on customer behavior and booking patterns guiding you to strategize your marketing efforts in the right way.

https://ratetiger.com/tips-to-revenue-management-use-your-data-points-to-its-maximization/

Hotels struggle between automating or not automating staff service

Over the years hotels were sluggish in adopting to the automation process due to a lack of human touch. CVENT revealed that post-Covid over 56% of hospitality professionals anticipate that automation will be “extremely important” in 2022. What brings this sudden change?

https://www.hospitalitynet.org/viewpoint/125000170.html

UK hospitality industry to go net zero by 2040

Announced at a seminar at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square yesterday, the trade body’s new Sustainability Commitment sets out 10 pledges in four key areas – waste, supply chain, skills and biodiversity. The initiative forms part of a wider drive to help businesses, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), make hospitality a leader in sustainability.

https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article123060.html

MakeMyTrip and Lohono Stays together to expand luxury homestays in India

Vipul Prakash, COO, MakeMyTrip, said, “We have been steadily investing behind the homestay segment over the last couple of years and have emerged as the homestay hub with coverage in more than 1100 cities across the country. The attempt now, with Lohono Stays partnership, is to further accelerate the base of ultra-luxury segment in the homestay ecosystem. We have already seen initial wins with the current offer on Lohono Stays and expect it to grow in the future.”

https://bwhotelier.businessworld.in/article/MakeMyTrip-joins-hands-with-Lohono-Stays-to-grow-luxury-homestay-segment/13-10-2022-450363/

October 7, 2022October 7, 2022

What’s New in Hotel Online Distribution and Tech Trends? W1, October 2022

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

Lithuania-based upscale property Art City Inn experiences strong recovery and expansion in online bookings. Read in the first news how RateTiger products are helping them to maximize their revenue.
Hoteliers Adapt, No Longer To Survive But To Thrive. Read further leaders of major hotel brands are applying strategies to drive demand to their properties and gain market share for the brands.
According to New Industry Poll from GBTA, business Travel Continues Bouncing Back with a Strong Outlook for 2023
Interest has skyrocketed since the pandemic, with a number of high profile establishments focusing their attention on those suffering from sleep- deprivation.
Hoteliers Refine Channel Strategies To Maintain Profits
Google Search now has a grid layout option labeled “more hotels.” This is even when Google shows the hotel listings sections, other hotel listings, explore more hotels, and now also this “more hotels” four grid layout.

Enjoy the read!

Art City Inn Vilnius recommends RateTiger Channel Manager & Booking Engine for Revenue Growth

Lithuania-based upscale property Art City Inn has been leveraging RateTiger Channel Manager and Booking Engine for optimizing and expanding online distribution. The property has experienced excellent growth in bookings by adding new source markets through RateTiger’s wide network of demand channels as well as driving direct bookings from their brand website.

https://ratetiger.com/art-city-inn-vilnius-recommends-ratetiger-channel-manager-booking-engine-for-revenue-growth/

Europe’s hotel industry ripe for growth

Hotel operators are applying lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic to strategies to drive demand to their properties and gain market share for the brands.

https://www.costar.com/article/524142778/hoteliers-adapt-no-longer-to-survive-but-to-thrive

GBTA: Business travel continues bouncing back with a strong outlook for 2023

Bookings and spending continue to recover, international travel narrows the gap on domestic travel, economic concerns eclipse COVID-19, even as higher expectations prevail for 2023.

https://www.gbta.org/business-travel-continues-bouncing-back-with-a-strong-outlook-for-2023-according-to-new-industry-poll-from-gbta/

The rise of sleep tourism

Sleep tourism has been growing in popularity for a number of years, with an increasing amount of sleep-focused stays popping up in hotels and resorts across the world.

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/sleep-tourism-wellness/index.html

Hoteliers refine channel strategies to maintain profits

As the industry comes down from its leisure-driven demand high of the summer, revenue experts are being forced to look more closely at where and how they find new streams of demand.

https://www.costar.com/article/856449429/hotel-revenue-managers-scrutinize-costs-of-acquiring-group-business-guests

Google adds “more hotels” section

The new section adds four more hotels in SERPs, in addition to the existing “other hotels” and “explore more hotels” sections.

https://www.seroundtable.com/google-more-hotels-grid-layout-34182.html