In this interview, we speak with Emilia Konert, the co-founder and CEO of Cultifutura, a pioneer in vertical farming technology. Recently, Cultifutura’s innovative solutions were implemented at the 1893 restaurant of EHL Hospitality...
CapitaLand Ascott Trust (CLAS) increased its 1H 2024 gross profit by 12% year-on-year (y-o-y) to S$172.9 million. Revenue also rose by 11% y-o-y, reaching S$386.4 million. The increase was mainly on the back of sustained lodging demand...
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, together with executive travel managers and buyers from 17 leading international corporations, have launched the Accor Global Leadership Council (GLC), an innovative advisory board aimed at...
At HITEC 2024, Simone Puorto interviewed Brian Batts, Vice President of Global Partnerships at Revinate. They discussed Revinate’s approach to improving guest experiences and driving direct bookings through effective data integration and...
Wowcher, a leading marketplace to buy and share the best things to do in your city, has partnered with SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels, to offer more high-value...
In the fourth episode of the Shiji Insights podcast, presented in Spanish, listeners are introduced to guest experience tools and their significant impact on operational management within the hospitality industry. This episode explores...
It should go without saying that cross-functional collaboration is essential for success in hospitality. The same is true for marketing in the hospitality space. Developing effective marketing strategies that attract and retain guests,...
In this episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Karen Stephens, Revinate CMO, is joined by Carlo Del Mistro, Chief Digital Officer at Ennismore, to introduce a loyalty program that breaks tradition. Mistro gives a sneak peek into how the...
Over the past few years, sustainability in the hospitality industry has become a crucial factor used not only for conserving the natural environment but strategically for improving financial performance. Hotels have realized the many...
Curacity announces the launch of Exec View, a new data analytics and insights suite for the hospitality industry. Among a trove of proprietary data, Exec View uniquely uses a guest’s initial content exposure date — the date a guest first...
This morning, on my way to work, I decided to pick up bagels for the office and a cup of coffee for myself. Arriving five minutes before the bagel store opened, I parked and joined the line behind three people waiting at the door. Within...
At HITEC 2024, Simone Puorto interviewed Niki Stone-Johnson, Chief Product Officer at Otelier. They discussed Otelier’s innovative solutions in hospitality technology, focusing on business intelligence, budgeting, forecasting, and...
Avani Hotels & Resorts, the upscale lifestyle brand of Minor Hotels, launches AvaniWell, the brand’s first wellbeing clinic at Avani+ Hua Hin Resort in Thailand. Beyond the usual spa offering, guests are invited to discover what...
In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive hospitality industry, having a robust Hotel Property Management System (PMS) is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Modern PMS solutions have evolved to address the complex needs of hotels,...
Group business is top of mind for hoteliers in 2024, with new research finding that hoteliers are prioritizing ways to strengthen customer relationships, to improve outreach with new and repeat business, and to plan and execute events...
Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, proudly announces its strategic partnership with the Dolder Grand, an iconic luxury hotel located in Zurich, Switzerland. This partnership marks the implementation of Shiji’s...
One of the initial steps when considering a new hotel development is the all-important hotel feasibility study. Or is it the market study? Or should you, the developer, be considering an interim step?