American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President and CEO Chip Rogers released the below statement after the General Services Administration (GSA) announced it would freeze FY2022 federal per diem rates for government travel in the Continental U…
All about hotel digital concierges: what to look for – and avoid
We have seen different kinds of technology make its way into our hotels and casinos. According to the market research firm, MarketsandMarkets, by 2021, the smart hospitality market will be a US$18.1 billion market, up from $5.7 billion in 2016. Whil…
IYF Launches Passport To Success Concierge To Support Young People Starting Hospitality Careers
American Hotel & Lodging Foundation (AHLAF) applauds the launch of IYF’s Passport to Success® (PTS) Concierge, a free, mobile-optimized online course to teach young people about the hospitality industry and some of the most critical and cross-cuttin…
Using Green Trends as a Way of Transitioning a Hotel
For the decade ahead, therefore, properties that gain a first-mover advantage by embracing climate change initiatives will realize significant cost savings and increased brand recognition. But as this is a huge undertaking, let’s look at how green t…
ROOMDEX, a Hotel Upsell Innovator, releases Full 2-way Integration with StayNTouch’s Guest-Centric PMS
SANTA CRUZ, CALIF. – ROOMDEX, the leader in hotel upselling automation, is very happy to announce the release of its full 2-way integration with StayNTouch’s guest-centric mobile PMS. Hotels using the StayNTouch PMS can quickly onboard and enjoy an …
THN’s New Global Hotel Direct Channel Report Indicates Positive Signs of Industry Recovery
The Hotels Network (THN), a full-stack direct growth platform for hotels, has released the first BenchDirect Insights Report, a global hotel study that benchmarks direct channel performance by region in Q2 2021 versus Q1 2021. To shine a light on ho…
Growing Search Volume, Longer Search Windows Point to Return of Traveler Optimism
With nearly three-quarters of consumers saying they’re planning a trip in the next 12 months, new search data corroborates that more travelers are optimistic about the return of travel. According to Expedia Group’s Q2 2021 Travel Recovery Trend Repo…
Hotel Investors ‘Kick the Can’ on Acquisitions as Distressed Assets haven’t Materialized
Hotel owners who thought they were experienced and poised to make the most out of a crisis following the Great Recession had to learn the hard way just how bad things could get. Speaking during the “Boardroom Outlook: Investment Strategies/Assets” p…
Why the Contactless Mobile Guest Journey is the Way Forward in the “New Normal”
It is no news that the pandemic has accelerated the digitalization of the hospitality industry. Now more than ever, travelers and hotel guests are expecting to be able to use their phone to plan and manage their travel experience. The needs and beha…
“Small Places Big Dreams” An Educational Program Powered And Implemented By Mexoxo With The Support Of The U.S. Embassy In Athens, Greece
Kanava Hotels & Resorts is proud to be sponsors of “Small Places Big Dreams”, a U.S. Embassy-funded educational program, launched by Mexoxo and dedicated to empowering and building capacity for women entrepreneurs working in the Greek tourism sector…