A Hotelier’s Guide to Mobile and Cloud-based Technologies

No, I’m not talking about actual hotel wake up calls or polices or guidelines on automatic or manual wake-up calls. If you thought that’s what you were going to find […]

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The great loyalty rate debate – battle of the century

2016 was the year of ‘the loyalty wars’, the battle of the century between online travel agencies and hotel brands. Hilton, Marriott, Accor Hotels and Choice Hotels International heavily promoted […]

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Chinese App giant C-Trip is about to arrive in Europe

  Attending the Phocuswright conference in Los Angeles during November 2016 provided a fascinating insight on the strategic intentions of the Chinese travel giant C-Trip. The Chinese travel market is […]

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Airbnb sharpens ‘socio-economic divide in cities’

In 2016 Airbnb announced Trips – the company’s first foray into local, bookable experiences – and confirmed its aim to add flights into the booking process in the future. However, […]

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Managing turnover for Front Office Upgrade Program: 3 considerations

One of the biggest factors contributing to a successful Front Office Upgrade Program is turnover. Manage it well and as new Agents come and go over time, you can build […]

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IHG Challenges Brands to Address Needs of the ‘Age of I’ Customer

Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG®) today launches its 2017 Trends Report – The Uncompromising Customer: Addressing the Paradoxes of the ‘Age of I’ – at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in […]

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Tapping Into Integrations is Essential to Hotel Growth

With countless systems and multiple departments, managing a hotel today can be challenging and complex. Traditional software, such as the PMS, limits hoteliers’ freedom to work with several different vendors. […]

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7 Trends That Will Change Social Media in 2017

It’s the start of another year, which means you’re probably back in the office after vacation, hard at work on your New Year’s resolution. And if you’re a marketer, you […]

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Why Measuring Guest Feedback is Essential for Hotel Groups

Managing any business across different branches and locations is no easy task, and a hotel group is no exception. As your locations diversify and your business grows, so you need […]

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How Expedia, Hopper and Skyscanner Use Big Data

In the travel industry, airlines and travel agents might categorize you as one of the following types of travelers: a standard traveler, a deal-seeker or a first class frequent flyer. […]

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