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Why Your Sales Pitch to Hotels is Failing (and How to Fix It)
Selling to hotels isn’t just challenging—it’s a minefield of missteps that can derail your efforts before they even begin.
The Future of Hospitality Runs on Data and Automation
I just got back from a whirlwind trip across the globe, meeting with Otelier team members in our APAC offices, and I’m more excited than ever about the impact Otelier can have on the future of hotel operations and performance. From Brisbane, Australia, to Ahmedabad, India, to Colombo, Sri Lanka, I spent time with our engineers, customer support teams, and professional services teams – each of them playing a vital role in building the future of hospitality technology. I also had the opportunity to meet with some of our customers, hearing firsthand about their challenges and opportunities.
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin – Week Ending 28 February 2025
HR Group acquires H-Hotels, CapMan acquires 28 hotels across the Nordics from Midstar, Henderson Park and Atream acquire five Novotel Suites hotels in France, Lennart Perlhagen acquires 20% stake in Firmdale Hotels, Deka acquires Ruby Molly Hotel & Bar in Dublin from ESR Group, Van der Valk acquires Pullman Eindhoven from Cocagne Holding, PPF acquires Hilton Prague from the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation, Limestone Capital acquires Nobu Hotel London Shoreditch from LaSalle, Andras House acquires Travelodge Belfast Central from Tifco, Ireland’s Hotels Properties Limited acquires Marine Hotel Sutton from Ryan family, Olala Homes acquires São Félix Hotel in Laundos, Portugal.
NEWH, Inc. Announces 2025 Leadership Conference: “Art de Vivre”
NEWH, Inc. (Network of Executive Women in Hospitality), the premier organization dedicated to scholarships, education, mentorship, and networking in the hospitality industry, proudly announces its 2025 Leadership Conference, Art de Vivre (Art of Living), taking place in Paris on Monday, June 23, 2025, at the Pullman Paris Centre – Bercy.
Dalata Announces Strategic Review and Commencement of Formal Sale Process
The Board of Dalata Hotel Group plc (“Dalata” or the “Group”) announces that it is undertaking a strategic review to explore options available to optimise capital opportunities for the Group and to enhance value for shareholders, including but not limited to a potential sale of the Group (the “Strategic Review”).
Peregrine Hospitality Expands Portfolio
Peregrine Hospitality (“Peregrine”), a full-service hospitality company that manages a portfolio that includes high profile leisure and resort destinations, has broadened its platform with the addition of 26 select-service properties to its management portfolio.
Well-Being and Happiness-Centric Leadership, the New Cornerstone of Hospitality Organizations
The hospitality industry thrives on human interactions and service excellence, making well-being and happiness-centric leadership critical for success.
IHG Hotels & Resorts boosts growth of UK & Ireland portfolio with addition of 900 rooms
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, continues to deliver accelerated growth across its UK & Ireland (UK&I) market with the signing of eight hotels, adding more than 900 rooms in key locations such as Leeds, London and Reading.
ITB and Tradeshows, do they still matter?
Not long ago, trade shows were the B2B equivalent of an annual shopping mall—where buyers and sellers met, shook hands, and struck deals. But in a world where technology and new product research happen online, do we still need trade shows?