Springer-Miller Systems has integrated with OpenKey for universal mobile key technology in hotels. Properties within Springer-Miller’s SMS|Host property-management system portfolio will have upgraded access to OpenKey’s technology solution. The…
2017 Hotel Trends that Travel Agencies can Benefit from
The hotel industry is in the midst of the longest upward cycle in its history – with demand rising for seven consecutive years, driving rates and occupancy. While that growth is stabilizing, most speakers at the recent NYU International Hospitali…
Food and Beverage Trends in Hotels 2017
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Hotels can significantly increase F&B revenues Airbnb study says
Hotels can significantly increase F&B revenues Airbnb study says
Referring to article from Hotel Management (http://www.hotelmanagement.net)
Airbnb guests have spent US$4.5 billion in the past year on restaurants and dining out in the U.S. …
Blackstone group sells Hilton stake to China's HNA
China's HNA Group buys $6.5 billion stake in Hilton, extends hotels push
China's aviation and shipping giant HNA Group extended its push into hotels and Chinese tourism on Monday, paying $6.5 billion to buy a 25 percent stake in Hilton Worldwide H…
Hotel owners in New York and Chicago challenged Marriott's acquisition of Starwood.
According to announcement from March 21, 2016 Marriott has won the takeover of Starwood by proposing revised bid. Hence, by accomplishing this stage Marriott will hold a status of largest global hotel operating company.
Referring to Bloomberg Ho…
Hilton Announced Large Profits in the First Quarter of 2016
Hilton Announced Large Profits in the First Quarter of 2016
Hilton Worldwide announced 2016 1st quarter data on Wednesday, releasing an unexpected profit of $309 million for the first three months of the year.
The results represent a significan…
Accor Hotels to Grow Own Vegetables
Accor Hotels to Grow Own Vegetables in Effort to Reduce Food Waste
Referring to http://www.travelpulse.com/
HOTEL & RESORT | PATRICK CLARKE | APRIL 14, 2016
AccorHotels has announced plans to plant hundreds of vegetable gardens across its po…
Marriott and Starwood Shareholders Approve Merger
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After a dramatic last few weeks in which Marriott International nearly lost out on its quest to acquire Starwood Hotels & Resorts to Chinese insurer Anbang and its inves…
What You Should Know if You're Traveling to Europe
In the wake of the terrorist attacks in Brussels on March 22, 2016, many are wondering if it is safe to travel to Europe. Unlike the Paris attacks, there have been fewer calls to a swift return to normal operations in Europe as concerns about sec…