Travelers from around the globe have had their say, voting in the American magazine Food & Wine‘s first-ever readers’ choice award. Designed to celebrate the best culinary destinations in the US and abroad, the Global Tastemakers awards reflect the best of restaurants, hotels, airports, and cruises for all kinds of destinations. “One of the biggest joys of international travel is sampling the local cuisine. But what makes this experience even better is not having to leave the hotel to get the best regional bites,” describes Food & Wine. When it comes to hotel stays where you’re sure to find amazing…
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In the ever-evolving world of the hospitality industry, keeping pace with the latest trends and technologies is crucial for success. One such game-changer making waves in the industry is big data analytics. Just imagine the ability to unlock valuable insights from vast amounts of data to make informed decisions, enhance guest experiences, and drive business growth. Let us embark on a fascinating journey to explore the power and impact of big data in the hospitality industry. From understanding its definition and importance to discovering real-world applications and benefits, we’ll delve into the realm of data-driven intelligence. So, fasten your seatbelts…
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June 12, 2023 Customer Testimonials, Videos Galal Farag, the Corporate Manager of Revenue Management & Distribution at Safir Hotels & Resorts, highlights the paradigm shift that has occurred in the hotel industry since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. He mentions that the era of static rates is over, emphasizing the importance of timely decision-making for revenue and reservation teams. To stay competitive, it is crucial to continually monitor and adjust rates based on market demands and the rates offered by competitors. RateGain’s Price Intelligence Solution and Channel Management System have proven to be invaluable tools for Safir Hotels &…
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June 10, 2023 Customer Testimonials, Videos Siddesh Gawde — Head of Marketing (Kingston Hotels Group) — talks about how the RateGain products are helping the hotel chain solve their day-to-day challenges. Siddesh talks about RateGain’s smart distribution channel manager and automated yielding products, solutions that help Kingston Hotels Group with yield management during peak times. Talking about the challenges of the pandemic, he highlights the uncertainty of the Bangkok market that makes it difficult to predict the number of people coming and the required occupancies. Occupancies in Bangkok fluctuate significantly, creating unique challenges. It is in this unpredictable market that…
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By: Agnes DeFranco, Minwoo Lee and Jihye Min May 11, 2023 marked the end of the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. Indeed, the pandemic has had an impact on the perception of technology usage among hotel guests. The need to safeguard hotel guests and employees during the pandemic accelerated the adoption and acceptance of various technologies in hotels. In 2020, HFTP sponsored a survey to gauge how guests view technologies in hotels. Now that the pandemic has officially ended, we thought an update on this topic would be of interest. Over the last few years, many hotels adopted contactless check-in…
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“The Little Mermaid” may have already hit theaters, but a different sort of live-action remake is still taking shape at the Disneyland Resort — with officials this week releasing the latest details on their development of a Pixar-themed hotel next to California Adventure . Renovations have been underway since last year to convert the 15-story Paradise Pier Hotel into Pixar Place Hotel, featuring designs inspired by the animation studio behind hits such as “Toy Story,” “Finding Nemo” and “Coco.” Renderings released Thursday showcased a new lobby, aquatics and game areas, revamped pool decks and a new restaurant. “You may have…
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In the competitive world of tourism, a well-coordinated approach is crucial for a destination’s success. Enter the Destination Marketing Organization (DMO), a key player in destination management. DMOs help the destinations market, manage, and succeed in the highly competitive world. How do they do that? We’ll come to that. But first, let us understand what a DMO is, and why the tourism industry should care about them. What is Tourism Management? Tourism management encompasses the planning, development and coordination of various components within the tourism industry. It involves understanding visitor needs, developing tourism products and services, managing tourism infrastructure, and…
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Jakarta – This beautiful artist from Malaysia must pay a fine of IDR 3.5 million. After he was caught eating durian fruit in his hotel room. Durian fruit is a fruit that is loved and avoided by many people because of its pungent aroma. Unlike other fruits, durian fruit has a pungent, pungent aroma similar to the smell of leaking gas, and can last for days. This is what the hotel manager considers to prohibit any of his guests from bringing fruit or food containing durian. Because it is difficult to remove the smell of durian from hotel rooms, and…
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