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How a Historic San Francisco Hotel Leveraged Amadeus’ iHotelier Solution to Increase Direct Bookings and Sell More Unique Experiences
Setting the Scene With its distinct combination of timeless design, original Victorian architecture, and modern elegance, San Francisco’s 115-year-old Handlery Union Square Hotel, in the heart of downtown, offers guests the best this city has to offer. Ideal for business travelers, families or couples, the hotel boasts premier views and private balconies from many rooms, two full-service meeting and events venues, and a warm ambiance that makes guests feel relaxed and welcome. The Challenge In September 2022, the Handlery was in the midst of a period of rapid recovery, with an average daily occupancy of over 80%. The hotel had…
Who knew ? It’s International Grilled Cheese Day! –
If you didn’t already know it, today, April 12 is International Grilled Cheese Day – a time to exploit all opportunities to promote, produce (and eat!), the hot melted gooeyness and comfort of a toasted cheese sandwich! Owner Harry McArthur and partner Victoria opened Fred’s in Wellington right in the midst of Covid. While they admit that ignorance was bliss in terms of understanding the realities of the industry during the pandemic, Harry credits fantastic local support from Wellingtonians – and great grilled cheese sandwiches – as the key to Fred’s success. Need more convincing of the appeal of a…
Restaurants ride shotgun & raise $370k for cyclone relief –
Hospitality businesses across the country hosted the nation’s biggest dinner party on Monday March 20, raising $370k in support of those impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle. Masterminded by Al Brown and supported by the Restaurant Association, 157 businesses across the country took part, with 6600 diners purchasing tickets. Restaurants from Northland to Stewart Island cooked up a two course menu with proceeds going directly to those impacted by the cyclone. Thirty-five per cent of the proceeds will also go directly to hospitality communities impacted by the recent weather events. “I couldn’t be more stoked with how Cooking Up A Storm came…
Hotel Email Marketing – All you need to know
Hotel email marketing is an essential strategy for hotels to promote their services and increase bookings through targeted and personalized email campaigns. By using email marketing, hotels can connect with potential guests, build customer relationships, and drive revenue growth. A proper email marketing and communication strategy will drastically improve your hotel’s ability to engage with customers, build guest loyalty, and drive direct repeat business, which will set you apart from your competitors. Before we dive in, be sure to visit our ultimate guides to hotel marketing and guest loyalty. What is hotel email marketing? Hotel email marketing is one of…
Chefs to represent NZ –
Expressions of Interest are open for chefs keen to represent New Zealand at the Worldchefs Pacific Rim semi-finals in Christchurch from July 4 – 6, 2023. The Semi-final winners progress to represent the Pacific Rim region at the Worldchefs final to be held in Singapore from October 22 – 25th 2024. All entrants must be members of NZ Chefs on or before May 30, 2023 and if successful, maintain membership for the duration of the competition programme. The semi-finals category challenges are: • Global Chefs • Young Chef – must be born on or after 1st January 1999 • Pastry…
First Table serves new reservation system –
Foodie tech company First Table is changing the way people book dining experiences with the launch of its latest product, Regular Table. The new product simplifies the reservation process by offering real-time availability for all participating restaurants, making it easier for diners to find and book a table, all in one place, without the First Table offer. With Regular Tables, there’s no longer a need to search multiple websites for restaurants open in a city or call around to find a restaurant that can accommodate large parties. The platform seamlessly checks live availability and inserts bookings directly into the restaurant’s…