RateGain appointed Yogeesh Chandra as Chief Strategy Officer

New Delhi, April 28, 2023:RateGain Travel Technologies Limited, a global provider of SaaS solutions for travel and hospitality, today announced the appointment of Yogeesh Chandra as its Chief Strategy Officer. Yogeesh has worked at RateGain for over 12 years, playing multiple roles in setting up high-performance teams, go-to-market strategy, customer success, and product management with P&L ownership. As a seasoned strategist with a proven track record of delivering results, Yogeesh has a deep understanding of the travel and hospitality industry, having worked across commercial teams of leading hotel brands. In his new role, Yogeesh will oversee RateGain’s strategic planning, business…
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Thank You Booking.com For Showing Us The Future

For the last five years, travel has been all about sustainability, recovery, and – for the last few weeks – generative AI. And while all of these are highly relevant topics, there’s only one thing that ties them together – Diversity, and knowing that each person is different and is looking for unique and personalized experiences that cater to their individual needs and preferences. This is where, at the recently concluded Click. 2023 event, Booking.com showed us the future of travel and hospitality. The Changing Traveler and the Future of Travel The 2023 Travel Predictions by Booking.com showcased at the…
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Yummy! Hotel Santika Makassar Prepares a Special Menu for January

TRIBUN-TIMUR.COM – Especially for this January, Hotel Santika Makassar’s Food of the Month this time, namely Spicy Tamarind Tilapia which is priced at Rp. 60,000,-nett per portion. “This is Tilapia Fish which is fried and then stir-fried with special spices, one of which is fresh chili and tamarind, eaten with hot rice, of course the pleasure is incomparable isn’t it.” said Rosa Indah as Sales Manager. Rosa also revealed that for a hotel class, the menu above includes affordable prices. This special menu is also specifically for January only, but if there are guests who are addicted, they will still…
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What is a direct booking?

April 5, 2023 Blog, Hotel Industry A direct booking refers to a reservation made directly with a service provider, such as a hotel or airline, without the involvement of a third-party booking agent or intermediary. This means that the customer contacts the service provider directly, either through their website, phone or email, to make a reservation or purchase a product or service. Direct bookings are becoming increasingly popular as they often offer several advantages over bookings made through third-party agents. For example, direct bookings may come with lower prices, more flexible cancellation policies, and better customer service. Additionally, service providers…
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RateGain Recognized As The SaaS Startup Of The Year By SaaSBOomi

Noida, March 20, 2023: RateGain Travel Technologies Limited, a global provider of SaaS solutions for the hospitality and travel industry, announced today that it has been awarded as the ‘SaaS Startup of the Year‘ at the recently concluded SaaSBOOMi Awards. SaaSBOomi is a close-knit community of B2B SaaS founders from India, founded in 2018 by some of the leading SaaS founders from the country. The community helps other founders and their companies build the future of SaaS with a robust support system, including valuable connections, personalized mentorship, and actionable playbooks from peers. Today, the Indian Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) ecosystem has become…
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Unique Conference Venues: Your Complete Guide

Your conference is a special event that deserves a special venue. But don’t let the search for unique conference venues overwhelm you. With some creative thinking and careful planning, you can find a space that will help your event stand out and make a lasting impression on your guests. Here are some tips to help you get started! Benefits of Unique Conference Venues Choosing an unusual venue for your conference can add to the overall experience for your guests. It can give your participants a sense of adventure and create a fun atmosphere that will set your event apart from…
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International Travel Tips Ahead of HITEC Toronto 2023

Last year, hospitality professionals from 46 countries across the globe traveled to Orlando, Florida USA for HITEC North America. Will your HITEC journey be transnational in 2023? Here are some valuable travel tips to help non-Canadian attendees prepare for the upcoming trip to HITEC Toronto, taking place June 26-29 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. You can also visit cbsa.gc.ca and cic.gc.ca for more information on traveling to Canada. ENSURE YOU HAVE THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS IN ADVANCE. Make sure you have all proper, up-to-date travel documents to enter Canada as a visitor. According to the Government of Canada, international visitors…
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Join Me in 2023 at these HFTP Global and Industry Events

Written by: Neil Foster, CHTP, MBA Greetings fellow HFTP members! Bouncing back from years of mostly distanced interactions, I’m honored and excited to be “on the road” to spend time together with many of you in the upcoming months. With planned stops at local, regional and international events, I’m most excited to experience the best of HFTP. To hear your feedback, to exchange ideas, and to learn how we can support our volunteer groups — the amazing folks who keep our local, regional and international events going strong — as we find ourselves in a new and unfamiliar post-pandemic reality.…
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