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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…
Premium Pine Nuts named Supreme Champion at ONZFP –
Marlborough’s Pinoli Premium Pine Nuts has been recognized for its flavour-filled nuts and its risky journey to become the Southern Hemisphere’s only pine nut producer – being named Supreme Champion at the Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards 2023. Investing in the Mediterranean pine (Pinus pinea) is a long game; its first crop is only harvestable after eight to 10 years, so it was a leap of faith for Pinoli Premium Pine Nuts founders Andy and Barb Wiltshire and general manager, Lee Paterson. Andy Wiltshire said failure was never an option, and since the first planting in 1998, the company has…
Hotel occupancy rates reach three years high –
Hotels in New Zealand’s main market reached 80 percent occupancy for the first time in three years in March, according to data reported by Hotel Data New Zealand (HDNZ). While occupancies were short of the average 89% achieved in March 2019, HDNZ estimates that total demand, measured by room nights sold, exceeded demand in March 2019 by around 4%, with occupancy impacted by a supply increase of around 15%. Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) was up by 4% because of a 15% increase in the Average Daily Rate (ADR) compared to March 2019. RevPAR for the first quarter was just…
B&B operators getting ‘back in the swing’ –
Reconnecting New Zealand’s valuable Bed and Breakfast sector with the international travel trade will be the key focus of its first annual conference in three years. Industry operators are keen to reunite for the first time since 2020 at the Bed & Breakfast Association New Zealand conference, taking place at the Copthorne Oriental Bay, Wellington, on 19-21 June 2023. “The 2023 conference is about getting all geared up for the return of our international visitors. We’ve continued with domestic travelers during the pandemic but our members are excited to get back into the swing of hosting our international visitors. So…
Chef advocates collectives for food security –
A new collective of iconic Kiwi chefs has come together under the Kiwi Harvest banner to tell the organization’s story and advocate for a more secure food Aotearoa. Joining existing ambassador, Peter Gordon, are four new recruits: Michael Meredith, Brent Martin, Kylee Newton and Alfie Ingham. Established in 2012, KiwiHarvest exists to address Aotearoa’s dual issues of food insecurity and food waste. By rescuing and redistributing surplus stock from its 280+ food donors, they’re able to get food into communities across its five national locations, delivering regularly to over 240 recipient charities. KiwiHarvest says, however, there is so much more…
Amadeus Gets Appointed as a Business Intelligence Provider of Ascott
Implementation of Amadeus’ Demand360® solution will provide leading international lodging owner-operator, The Ascott Limited (Ascott), with access to forward-looking booking data to enable strategic growth March 1, 2023 – As travel continues to return across the world, hoteliers must consider how to stand out amid increased competition. A host of challenges face hoteliers, including the realization that in order to succeed, they must rely on business tools that enable them to make smarter revenue decisions. Today, hoteliers need access to comprehensive, forward-looking market insights to better understand and adapt to rapidly changing conditions. With this in mind, Amadeus’ Demand360® will…