Overcoming Food Waste Issues, PHMHOTELS Collaborates with FoodCycle Indonesia

KOMPAS.com – PHMHOTELS is the first hotel chain in Indonesia to take part in supporting the #zerofoodwaste movement in the current era of sustainability. Therefore, PHMHOTELS cooperates with FoodCycle Indonesia, a non-profit organization that helps distribute excess food. Food Cycle Indonesia has also become part of the prevention movement food waste draft of the National Food Agency (NFA) together with the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI), the Indonesian Retailers Association (Aprindo), and several other associations and institutions. “This collaboration is our first step in a series of programs that will be carried out with the team from FoodCycle Indonesia,”…
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10 Corporate Event Ideas to Excite All Your Guests

Looking for corporate event ideas that people actually get excited about? Banish boring and overdone corporate events with help from this blog post. We’ll teach you how to spice up any business gathering with the right decor, entertainment, and more. Corporate events get a bad rap. If the event is for internal teams, many attendees are obligated to go even if they don’t feel like it. Because of this, it’s important to create something worth looking forward to. If your corporate event is for customers and partners, you’ll still need to come up with something exciting to grab their attention…
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The Lag in Food and Beverage Recovery

Written by: Robert Mandelbaum and Andrew Hartley According to CBRE’s September 2022 Hotel Horizons® forecast for the overall US lodging industry, rooms revenue per-available-room (RevPAR) will exceed 2019 annual levels in 2022. This is driven by the accelerated recovery of average daily rate (ADR) which first occurred during the third quarter of 2021. For owners and operators of full-service, convention, and resort hotels, unfortunately, food and beverage (F&B) revenue is lagging in recovery and yet to return to pre-COVID levels. This can be attributed to a combination of the following factors: Health regulations The lag in group demands recovery Staffing…
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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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Metasearch Marketing & Its Game-Changing Benefits

In the ever-evolving world of travel marketing, metasearch has emerged as a game-changing tool for hotel chains. It provides travelers with a platform to compare hotel prices and options, making it an essential resource for those who have narrowed down their travel plans and are ready to book. Not only does metasearch drive additional qualified traffic, but it also boasts high conversion rates. What’s more, it holds the promise of being a critical channel in the future, as it does not rely on third-party cookies that will become obsolete in 2024. By leveraging metasearch, hotel chains can secure direct bookings…
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RateGain Empowers Virgin Voyages with Rate Intelligence

New Delhi, June 27, 2023: RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (RateGain), the leading SaaS (Software as a Service) provider for travel and hospitality, announced today that it has been selected by the North American-headquartered, Virgin Voyages to provide comprehensive Cruise Rate Intelligence data. Virgin Voyages, an innovative cruise line co-owned by the Virgin Group and Bain Capital, is redefining sea travel for the modern traveler set to enhance its competitive edge with the deployment of RateGain’s advanced data analytics and connectivity solutions. With the global cruise industry on the road to recovery and an expected influx of passengers in the coming…
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Cracking the Code: Navigating Hotel Distribution Challenges with Technology and Strategy

Have you ever wondered how hotels manage to distribute their rooms effectively in today’s digital age? Well, the hospitality industry has seen some major transformations in recent years, all thanks to the rise of digital technology. While these advancements have created new opportunities for hoteliers, they’ve also brought along some challenges that need to be tackled head-on. One of the key challenges is ensuring effective distribution, which plays a vital role in the success of hotels. With a highly competitive landscape and the dominance of online travel agencies (OTAs) and digital platforms, hotels need a little help in managing their…
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Role of Technology & Creativity for Hotel Profitability

Saurabh Prakash — Group Senior Vice President, Commercial (Global) — from Millennium Hotels and Resorts emphasizes the need to be creative, and to adopt technology solutions that can help customers get a better experience. Giving the examples from Millennium Hotels & Resorts: Saurabh highlights how the hotel group utilizes technology to address staffing and operational challenges in the hotel industry. They implement solutions such as mobile check-in and digital queue systems to improve customer experience and reduce wait times. Saurabh recognizes the importance of embracing AI-driven systems for revenue management and digital marketing to stay competitive in the digital era…
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