In June 2020, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Sommet Education launched the Hospitality Challenge. This was designed to identify ideas and individuals capable of accelerating the recovery of the tourism sector in the wake of the COVID-19 …
NextGuest Announces the Release of the New Dorint Member Portal
New York, NY (11/12/2020) — NextGuest is proud to announce the release of a new online portal for the Dorint loyalty program. Dorint is an international hospitality company that boasts an impressive portfolio of business hotels, vacation rentals, an…
Meliá Hotels International Announces the Opening of INNSiDE Newcastle this December 14th
Newcastle’s contemporary, new lifestyle destination hotel with creative meeting spaces named after its unique location. Meliá Hotels International, Spain’s largest hotel group, has announced the upcoming opening of INNSiDE Newcastle on 14th of Decem…
Personalized Property Videos a Must-Have as Hotels and Venues Ramp Up Sales Efforts to Prepare for 2021
For years, the HGTV show ‘House Hunters’ has taken viewers into sprawling homes worldwide while aiding families in their search for a new property. Although house hunting can be a daunting and time-consuming process, the show does an exceptional job…
Hospitality Unsettled Podcast: A Social Personality and Digital Business
“Within every department of an organisation, there is disruptive technology coming, and that is why it is so important to look at regardless of your specific job or industry.” This quote, in combination with a conversation about both the benefits an…
Volara Doubles-Down on its Commitment to Supporting the Hotel Industry
NEW YORK – Committed to being part of the solution for hoteliers in the post-pandemic era, Volara is growing its team. Sarah Kozlowski joins the secure voice assistant solutions provider as Account Executive. She brings to Volara a knack for develop…
Access Point Financial Secures $8.85 Million To Refinance the Grand Rapids’ Delta Hotel by Marriott
ATLANTA – Access Point Financial, LLC (APF), a leading direct lender and specialty finance company focused exclusively on the hospitality industry, today announced the completion of an agreement with Lodging Opportunity Fund REIT to refinance the De…
Moving Beyond Rooms-Only Revenue Management
Whether your organization has sights set on total revenue management or profit optimization, both require visibility and forecasting for your entire business. In this guide, we’ll show you how to lead your organization and take that next step along …
Business travel woes are exposed as Amazon saves nearly $1bn in travel expenses, says GlobalData
Companies are saving big in the lack of business travel costs – as demonstrated by Amazon’s announcement that it has saved almost $1bn on travel expenses in 2020. Such significant savings is leading to questions on just how long it will take for bus…
NH Hotel Group reopens 75% of its hotels during the third quarter, maintains its cost base low and preserves nearly €500M in liquidity
Revenue increased from €30 million in the second quarter to €148 million in the third quarter. Year-on-year, revenue was down by 63.6% in the first nine months The Contingency Plan implemented since the second quarter is enabling the Group to offset…