{"id":3197,"date":"2025-01-24T17:53:57","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T12:23:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erevmax.com\/blog\/?p=3197"},"modified":"2025-01-24T17:53:57","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T12:23:57","slug":"whats-new-in-hotel-online-distribution-and-tech-trends-w4-january-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erevmax.com\/blog\/index.php\/2025\/01\/whats-new-in-hotel-online-distribution-and-tech-trends-w4-january-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s New in Hotel Online Distribution and Tech Trends? W4, January 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Here is your weekly industry news round-up. Check out the short snippets here and follow below for more details.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Samakj\u00eb now at The Link, Dubai\u2019s landmark<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Understanding surge pricing in hospitality<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hotel booking collaboration: Choice &amp; Westgate<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Marjorie Hotel sets M.I.C.E trends in Penang<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">250 bungalows now in IHCL portfolio<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259,&quot;335559991&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reach out to us for discussions regarding <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ratetiger.com\/hotel-channel-manager\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">connectivity<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ratetiger.com\/hotel-booking-engine\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">direct booking<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ratetiger.com\/ratetiger-shopper\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">rate intelligence<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ratetiger.com\/hotel-website-design\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">website design<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> requirements \u2013 we are happy to explore new possibilities with you for your property \u2013 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ratetiger.com\/contact\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">contact us today<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Enjoy the read!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3198 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/erevmax.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Newshound-w4-January-2025.png\" alt=\"Newshound w4, January 2025\" width=\"1400\" height=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/erevmax.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Newshound-w4-January-2025.png 1400w, https:\/\/erevmax.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Newshound-w4-January-2025-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/erevmax.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Newshound-w4-January-2025-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/erevmax.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Newshound-w4-January-2025-768x384.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">New heights for Samakj\u00eb at One Za\u2019abeel<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Samakj\u00eb, the celebrated Lebanese restaurant renowned for its rich culinary traditions and contemporary flair, proudly announces the grand opening of its newest location at The Link, Dubai&#8217;s architectural marvel. Nestled within One&amp;Only One Za\u2019abeel, Dubai\u2019s first urban resort, the new venue combines the vibrant cultural essence of Lebanese gastronomy with a luxurious setting.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hotelandcatering.com\/fb\/samakje-expands-to-dubais-iconic-the-link-at-oneonly-one-zaabeel\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3ktV3Vf<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">A hotelier\u2019s guide to surge pricing<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you\u2019ve ever managed a hotel and noticed how rates soar during peak times, you\u2019re familiar with a version of surge pricing. The most successful hoteliers often use this strategy to maximise revenue when demand is high. But what is surge pricing exactly, and how does it apply to hotels? This guide will explain surge pricing, provide real-world examples, and help you decide if it\u2019s right for your property.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/prenohq.com\/blog\/what-is-surge-pricing\/\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3XfLw1u<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Choice Hotels partners with Westgate Resorts<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Choice Hotels International, Inc. and Westgate Resorts announced that 21 Westgate properties can now be booked on Choice Hotels\u2019 website and reserved with Choice Privileges points. The hotels will join Choice\u2019s upscale offerings, which include the Radisson, Cambria, and Ascend Hotel Collection brands.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lodgingmagazine.com\/choice-hotels-and-westgate-resorts-join-partnership-for-hotel-booking\/\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3rryC9i<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Iconic Marjorie Hotel drives M.I.C.E growth<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The Iconic Marjorie Hotel in Penang targets the booming M.I.C.E sector, aiming to boost occupancy and set new sustainability standards. Iconic Worldwide Bhd recently unveiled the hotel in Bayan Lepas, Penang, perfectly positioned to leverage the vibrant M.I.C.E sector and the burgeoning trend of business-cum-leisure travel.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelandtourworld.com\/news\/article\/iconic-marjorie-hotel-sets-the-pace-for-m-i-c-e-industry-growth-in-penang\/\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/3kF9I75<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">The cultural journey of Haveli restaurants<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The iconic Haveli restaurants, indeed unmissable establishments when travelling Punjab\u2019s highways, are a testament to the state\u2019s history and the community life of an era. Haveli recalls the most authentic essence of the Punjab region by scouring the history of food, architecture, culture, and community to bring back the era.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"orb-link orb-typography link-card__info-container__short-url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotelierindia.com\/operations\/the-cultural-journey-of-haveli-restaurants\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/bit.ly\/40Mq6MK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s all folks!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here is your weekly industry news round-up. Check out the short snippets here and follow below for more details.\u00a0 Samakj\u00eb now at The Link, Dubai\u2019s landmark\u00a0 Understanding surge pricing in hospitality\u00a0 Hotel booking collaboration: Choice &amp; Westgate\u00a0 Marjorie Hotel sets M.I.C.E trends in Penang\u00a0 250 bungalows now in IHCL portfolio\u00a0 Reach out to us for &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/erevmax.com\/blog\/index.php\/2025\/01\/whats-new-in-hotel-online-distribution-and-tech-trends-w4-january-2025\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;What\u2019s New in Hotel Online Distribution and Tech Trends? 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