From furloughs and layoffs to withdrawn guidance and loyalty program modifications, the big hotel chains were maneuvering to survive the novel coronavirus outbreak. The actions they are taking are hardly novel as they’ve been used by hotels and othe…
OpenTravel Alliance Announces Linux Foundation Membership
The OpenTravel Alliance, the interoperability data standard for the travel industry for the past twenty years has joined the Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source. “By aligningwith the LinuxFoundat…
Choice Hotels International Updates 2020 Outlook In Response To Rapidly Evolving COVID-19 Impact
ROCKVILLE, Md. – Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, today announced the withdrawal of its previously issued first quarter and full year 2020 guidance, which did not contemplate the impact o…
How to increase hotel revenue?
The hospitality industry has undergone a period of immense growth over the past ten years, reaching over $500 billion in revenues (according to Statista.com). True, the hotel business is hard to ignore. However, it is also challenging and stressful …
Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston Selects ASSA ABLOY to Provide Latest in Security Technology and Customized Door Lock Design
Stockholm – ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions has announced the implementation of custom-designed VingCard Essence door locks alongside VingCard Signature RFID locks at the Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston. A newly opened and modern 61-story s…
Riegel Linen Management Team Grows
AIKEN, S.C. – Riegel Linen LLC (“Riegel”) announces the hiring of Jeremiah Johnson as President. Johnson brings an extensive background in operations, supply chain management and acquisitions. “Jeremiah is a great addition to our management team and…
Practical Revenue Management Tactics To Implement In Your Hotel During The Coronavirus Crisis
Background: Uncertainty In The Next Weeks Due To The Coronavirus Another day another lockdown announced, another batch of new cancellations, another day and the revenue pace of most of the hotels in Europe is dropping. This has been our day to day f…
Coronavirus Crisis: Online Ad Giants Should Help Tourism in its Hour of Need
Due to coronavirus, Google and Facebook should carry forward advertising credit to help tour, activity and attraction operators, said Arival, the voice and global research authority of the sector. The two largest beneficiaries of the sector’s advert…
Sector rallies around call for aid
More than 500 signatories supported calls for wage support, tax relief and financial aid, as the response by jurisdictions across the EU remained mixed. A letter was due to be sent later today, calling for; wage support for the millions of hospitali…
Pricing Psychology in Challenging Times
As the coronavirus continues to spread, many hoteliers are wondering how to adjust their revenue strategy. Carter Wilson, senior vice president of consulting and analytics at STR, presented data from the 2009-2010 recession to illustrate the implica…