HSMAI and Curacity Release White Paper on Commercial Strategy for Upper Funnel Marketing
McLean, VA – The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) and Curacity have jointly released a comprehensive white paper on the importance of upper-funnel marketing in the hospitality industry.…
RIU revolutionizes its options in Punta Cana with the refurbishment of the Riu Palace Bavaro
RIU Hotels & Resorts has announced the reopening of the Riu Palace Bavaro, in Punta Cana, after a watershed refurbishment in terms of what the chain offers in the destination…
Hotel Management Companies Drive Significantly Better Guest Experiences, J.D. Power Finds
TROY, Mich. - The secret to a great branded hotel stay may be in an aspect that guests do not often realize: the third-party management company operating the hotel, which…
Trump Hotels Deploys ReactorNet – BirchStreet’s Integrated P2P Solution
LAS VEGAS – September 4, 2024 - BirchStreet Systems, a leading provider of procure-to-pay automation solutions developed specifically for the hospitality sector, today announced the rollout of the ReactorNet solution…
Be More Interesting by Showing More Interest
Be More Interesting by Showing More Interest — Photo by Shepard Presentations, LLC. When I was a teenager, Johnny Carson hosted The Tonight Show. I found him to be more…
Navigating Today’s Labor Shortages | By Moneesh Arora
Labor shortages in the hospitality industry have evolved from a temporary challenge to the new normal. Strikes, absenteeism, and staffing gaps are pushing hotel operations to their limits, and the…
Out of Office: Understanding American vacation trends
Americans are notorious for leaving vacation days on the table. Despite the numerous benefits of taking time off from work, over half (53%) of Americans don’t plan to use all…
STR Weekly Insights: 18-24 August 2024
Countries/markets mentioned United States: Chicago, Houston, Milwaukee, New Orleans Global: China, Mexico, United Kingdom (London) Highlights U.S. RevPAR up for sixth consecutive week All chain scales posted RevPAR gains for…
Digitalization of Travel | By Adel Eldin and Fred DeMicco
Introduction By offering mobile applications (apps) to meet ever-increasing consumer demands. in various services including travel as the mobile apps enable new innovative ways of delivering travel services right from…
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth unveils first glimpse into $60 million transformation of iconic hotel
As Australia's first luxury hotel, it has hosted an array of international dignitaries and celebrities since its opening in 1966. 436 newly appointed guest rooms and suites spanning 15 storeys…