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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Bhanu Chopra Recognized As ‘Founder Of The Year’ At Entrepreneur India’s Startup 2023 Awards

Noida, March 14th, 2023: RateGain Travel Technologies Limited, a global provider of SaaS solutions for the hospitality and travel industry, announced today that its Founder and Managing Director, Bhanu Chopra, has been recognized as ‘Founder of the Year‘ at the recently concluded Startup Awards powered by Entrepreneur India. In its fourth year now, the Startup Awards have been recognizing the best talent in the startup world since 2018 and have seen leading startups compete for recognition every year, where winners are decided by an eminent and diverse jury. Today India is the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem, with more than 84,012…
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Inside Look from the Global Finance Committee

home Finance Exciting Changes Approved for USALI 12th Edition: Inside Look from the Global Finance Committee The brain trust of hotel industry experts who are tasked with future planning and development for theUniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry(USALI®) is back in full, collaborative force to produce the new USALI 12th Revised Edition. This group, the Global Finance Committee (GFC) sponsored by HFTP and AHLA, recently met in Washington, DC to discuss major financial and operating revisions and enhancements that will be made to the new edition. In this blog post, Robert Mandelbaum, GFC member and director of research…
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Here Is Why ESG Holds Significance in Asset Management

Written by Shivam Sharma As an institutional investor, consider your investments — a hotel, club, restaurant, anything. Being an investor requires knowing how to allocate the appropriate funds to the right assets at the right time. But what if you have someone who can intricately manage that for you? This is where an asset manager would step in and decide what exactly investors should expect in returns from their assets. They define the metrics and targets to be achieved so that the entire asset is optimized to its maximum potential. Then, there is ESG: environmental, social and governance. Environment: issues…
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Two New Hotels Serving Excellent Food And Drinks In Mexico City

Blue shrimp from Mazatlan with chili sauce, sesame seeds, fish sauce and cilantro at Cabuya Rooftop. URIBE PHOTOGRAPHY The food and drink scene in Mexico City continues to garner international attention and accolades. Tourists are flocking to the country’s capital to experience its high end restaurants, famous street stalls, and award-winning cocktail bars. Thanks to this influx, hotels are popping up across the area, bringing new dining and drinking options for visitors and locals. Here are two recent openings worth adding to your list. Andaz Mexico City The new Andaz Mexico City Condesa, located in an architecturally renowned and recently…
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The Future of Rate Parity in the Hospitality Industry

In the dynamic hospitality landscape, maintaining rate parity remains a critical concern for the hoteliers. What is rate parity? Nothing but the practice of selling equal rates across all distribution channels, including direct booking websites, OTAs, and offline sales channels. Rate parity is key to ensuring fair competition as it guarantees that consumers receive consistent pricing, regardless of the channel through which they book. However, hoteliers must overcome some obstacles to preserve it. Rate leakage is one of the main challenges that hotels face. It occurs when unauthorized channels offer lower rates without the property’s consent, leading to rate disparities…
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Fairmont Pacific Rim among the best hotels for food in the world

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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Sustainability Matters to Hotel Guests, Staff and The Environment

Installing motion sensors in public areas to save energy. Providing “always on” digital communication enabling guests to alert housekeeping when they prefer to reuse towels and sheets or have them refreshed. Eliminating paper from check-in, check-out, and payment processes across a property and its amenities. These are just a few actions the hotel is taking to become more sustainable. And with 78% of travelers opting for green/eco-friendly accommodations when booking worldwide travel, these are also ways hotels are attracting guests and elevating Return on Experience (ROE). Let’s take a look at technology’s role in reducing energy consumption and waste while…
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