China’s CPI up 0.6% in August
China's consumer prices continued to rise in August amid a sustained recovery of domestic demand, while declines in producer prices indicated more time needed for market sentiment to get fully…
The Unusual Way These Hospitality Leaders Personally Host, Serve, and Teach Their Teams
In the highly competitive world of hospitality, investing in the growth and development of the people on your teams is not just a luxury—it’s a necessity. Jennifer Krapp, head of…
JW Marriott Debuts in Ho Chi Minh City with the Opening of JW Marriott Hotel & Suites Saigon
JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, unveils its first property in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with the opening of JW Marriott…
DoubleTree by Hilton Tower of London Unveils Plans for Exciting Renovation
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IHG Partners with Sankari on Regent Residences Dubai Project
IHG® Hotels & Resorts has announced the launch of the first Regent Residences in the Middle East through an agreement with Sankari, a premier luxury real estate developer in Dubai.…
Digitalization drives a surge in productivity in the hospitality sector
Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, has revealed that staff using its technology saved a collective of almost 5,000 hours (the equivalent of 7 months) in administrative time this summer1. Between…
The Hotelier’s Guide to Profitable Direct Booking and OTA Management
Source: Exely Balancing distribution channels between Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) and direct bookings is essential for maximizing revenue and maintaining control over the guest experience. While OTAs can drive significant…
How To Turn Inbound Reservations Inquiries Into Proactive, Outbound, Reservations Sales Leads
Register your team and participate live, or view the recording, of Doug Kennedy’s next 40-minute training webcast scheduled for Friday, September 20, from Noon – 12:45pm EST. REGISTER HERE Many…
Bookboost launches a new AI-powered Unified Inbox and email ticketing system
Bookboost, the industry-leading hospitality CRM platform, launched a new Unified Inbox powered by AI and an email ticketing system to capture all incoming guest communication, drive powerful insights, and make…
U.S. hotel results for week ending 31 August
WASHINGTON – The U.S. hotel industry reported positive comparisons year over year, according to CoStar’s latest data through 31 August. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces,…