A third of Accor’s revenues won’t be from rooms, says CEO

One third of AccorHotels’ revenues in the future will not be from traditional room and F&B sales, said its chairman & CEO Sebastien Bazin who is continually transforming the chain. In […]

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Bots are the new apps, only they suck (for now)

A little more than six months ago, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella proclaimed that “bots are the new apps.” Like many tech-proclamations, it turned out to be breathless, partly true and […]

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Three ways long-stay hotels can increase their revenue

Today’s savvy hotel groups are always on the prowl for new ways to generate additional revenue, and the thriving extended length accommodation division is making good on delivering exceptional value […]

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How Nustay is using big data to deliver a heavenly hotel match

One of the key trends of 2016 will be the growth in data-driven product development and a new start up is carving a niche in this space, writes Andrew Hennigan […]

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Upselling: Icing on the Revenue Management Cake

Have you ever been pleasantly surprised to find your favorite dessert hiding in the refrigerator following a satisfying and wholesome meal?  You know that feeling of delight, even though you’re […]

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Your Hotel’s Restaurant can Drive more Direct Bookings and Revenue

I recently spoke to a group of hoteliers at a digital marketing event in London and shared a number of best practices for driving more direct bookings through one’s vanity […]

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Hotel Direct Booking Won’t Hurt Priceline and Expedia

Hilton and Marriott’s substantial advertising campaigns to entice direct bookings on their websites and to steal share from online travel agencies does not mean the sky is falling for sites […]

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Google Trips: What are the Opportunities for Businesses?

With the release of the Google Trips Android and iPhone app earlier this week, I decided to plan and visit London using the latest app from the search engine giant […]

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The Pros And Cons Of Building An App For Your Hotel

  NB: This is an article from Tambourine Modern travelers expect your hotel to be mobile-friendly. After all, they use their devices during all phases of the travel, from dreaming, […]

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Evolving Expectations for Revenue Managers

Attracting and retaining top revenue management talent can be a challenge these days. Owners and general managers often ask me what appears on the surface to be a very straightforward […]

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