Created by Smartvel, specialists in AI travel content, this detailed report shows the best and most effective ways to market hotels in a very competitive industry, outlining each strategy.
I Quote Dead People
The other day, I was talking to a friend about famous movie lines. He said one of his favorite movies was The Sixth Sense starring Bruce Willis, and his favorite line came from 9-year-old Cole, played by Haley Joel Osment, who said, I see dead people.
Revenue Management and True Love: When The Perfect Guest Isn’t Enough
Ah, revenue management—the art of finding the perfect guest, setting the right price, and maximizing profitability. Sounds a lot like true love, right? We all dream of that one perfect customer—the guest who values our product, books direct, pays top dollar, and stays loyal forever. The one we’re “meant to be with.” But let’s be honest. Relying on one type of guest is like expecting one person to fulfill every single need in life. And just like in love, sometimes we need to diversify.
iVvy Expands Leadership Team With Director of International Sales
In this expanded role, Caroline will focus on helping venues streamline operations, enhance the booking experience, and drive business growth through iVvy’s venue & event management solutions. Since joining iVvy in August 2023, Caroline has played a pivotal role in helping venues across EMEA improve efficiency, maximise revenue opportunities, and deliver seamless event experiences. Now, she will bring this expertise to North America, ensuring more venues can benefit from iVvy.
Hotelrunner Recognized as Booking.com’s Premier Connectivity Partner for the 11th Consecutive Year
HotelRunner, the trailblazing global hospitality and travel technologies platform, has once again been honored as Booking.com’s Premier Connectivity Partner for 2025. This recognition showcases HotelRunner’s unmatched commitment to delivering best-in-class connectivity solutions and fostering business growth for its partners.
Boutique Luxury Lodging Association/El-Monde EV Platform, Sponsored Survey Quantifies Importance of Charging Amenity for Boutique Hotels
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BOB Hotels Unlocks AI-Powered Bookings with New Partnership Between olive and Stayntouch
BOB Hotels is the latest hospitality brand to deploy a powerful new combination: Stayntouch, a global leader in cloud-based, guest-centric hotel technology and property management system (PMS), integrated with olive, the industry’s first AI-powered booking engine.
Hotel Market Beat 2024 H1 – Spain
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Data is the New Oil – But Only if you Have the Right Refinery
In the world of hospitality, everyone talks about data – how much you can collect, how fast you can access it, and how many dashboards you can create. But after two decades of working with the most sophisticated data models, I’ve learned something critical: just having the data isn’t enough.
Hotel Gabrielli Reopens in July 2025: a New Chapter of Venetian Design and Luxury
A new chapter of Venetian luxury hospitality unfolds as Starhotels Group prepares to reopen the iconic Hotel Gabrielli as a 5-star hotel after an extensive renovation. Located on the prestigious Riva degli Schiavoni, just a few steps from St. Mark’s Square and offering breathtaking views of San Giorgio Maggiore Island and the St. Mark Lagoon, this historic 14th-century palazzo – home to one of Venice’s most expansive private gardens – has been transformed to offer a contemporary yet deeply authentic Venetian experience. The renovation emphasises simplicity and timeless elegance, establishing Hotel Gabrielli as a unique destination. The new hotel will open its doors on July 9th, 2025.

