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UNITED STATES [JULY 22], 2025 — ampliphi, a groundbreaking AI-powered revenue management platform, announced  its official launch to transform how independent hotels approach pricing strategy and revenue optimization. ampliphi was founded by Aspire Software and is a revenue-management software powered by AI designed for independent hotels. It addresses the challenge that independent properties face: maximizing revenue, without the cost or complexity of traditional enterprise solutions. The platform marks a significant shift in revenue-management accessibility by bringing AI-driven pricing intelligence for hotels of all sizes. ampliphi is AI-powered hotel revenue management software Designed specifically for the hospitality sector. Designed to streamline…

Do you ever wish you had more PTO? Thank you Moorepay’s Global Paid Leave ReportThe list shows which countries offer the best paid time off. Now it is easier than ever to see where we rank in comparison with other countries. The report 2025 reveals that US is dead last in terms of guaranteed paid annual leave and paid public holidays. The US is far behind European countries in terms of paid leave. While some companies are more generous, the US as a whole falls well behind. Italy, Spain, France, GreeceCyprus and.Across the pond, UK bank holidays are a part…

Images by Cogwheel Marketing & Analytics Then, you can get started. HSMAI Commercial Strategy Conference Stephanie Smith, of Cogwheel, spoke on June 17 to try and change the mindset of how most hotel marketing budgets have been created. There are 3 different ways to set up a marketing budget for a hotel: 1 – Too Little – Take last year’s budget and add 10% 2 – Too Much – Take your top line forecast then budget 3-8% towards marketingAdvertisements 3 – Just Right – Follow the following steps to property justify a targeting hotel marketing budget The steps to creating…

MakeMyTrip launched a new AI assistant, Gen AI, to replace its current AI agent Myra. The tool is designed to provide travelers with conversational support at each stage of the travel planning process, such as destination discovery, shopping and in-trip stages.  Travelers can use Gen AI’s new trip planner via voice and text. MakeMyTrip launched the beta of this tool currently in English, Hindi and plans to expand it into multiple Indian languages. The company stated that this will allow users in India who were previously unable to make a booking due to their discomfort with English to now do…

Starfleet Research Image Credit: New Research Highlights Gap between Data-Rich Hotel Operations and Data-Smart Operation – Image Credit    The hospitality industry’s “data problem”, which is often discussed, is not yet solved, according to a recent research report. It was based upon a survey of 250 IT decision makers in hotels around the world. The report is, How Top-Performing Hotels Turn Big Data Into Big WinsThe film was produced independently by Starfleet ResearchIBS Software has provided underwriting support to, the IT research arm of Starfleet Media, and is a leading provider of best practices content for decision makers in hospitality technology.…

High 5 Can’t Miss Climb The Quill volcano to discover a lush rain forest crater full of orchids, mosses, and silk cotton bushes.Dive to the Chien Tong wreck to swim with sea turtles by day and watch marine life gentle up in colour at night time.Dine on recent, globally impressed dishes at waterfront eating places just like the Barrelhouse or Breeze at Golden Rock.Keep at domestically liked accommodations like Papaya Inn, or for a extra distant choices, examine into Golden Rock Dive and Nature Resort.The island is peaceable and walkable, with the U.S. greenback accepted and English broadly spoken. Within…

Los Angeles, CA – August 12 , 2025 – The Boutique & Luxury Lodging Association (BLLA)The leading organization for independent boutiques and luxury accommodations, is proud to announce Romeo Bravo Software As the newest member in its exclusive Inner Circle Club (ICC) program. Romeo Bravo Software (RBS), a leading global provider of Integrated Property Management Software solutions, is geared towards meeting the changing needs of hospitality companies. RBS has a vision to be the leader in AI-driven technology, empowering clients to become more efficient and guest-centric. The Inner Circle Club is BLLA’s most selective partnership tier—reserved for handpicked vendor partners…

You won’t need to go far for the best Mexican cuisine in LA. Many refer to Los Angeles as Mexico’s second-largest city—it has the largest Mexican population in the United States, not to mention the second-largest in the world after the country’s capital of Mexico City. Suffice to say that, stateside, Los Angeles’ Mexican dining scene is second to none: Provincial restaurants offer the distinct cuisines of Oaxaca, Sinaloa, and Jalisco, while specialized loncheras, street stands, and backyard pop-ups serve hyper-regional tacos from Tijuana, Mazatlán, and Guerrero. Yes, there is even an Enrique Olvera The Arts District is home to…

In the second quarter, there were two distinct hotel industries. Luxury properties commanded premium rates from wealthy travelers while budget and midscale accommodations struggled with declining demand. According to CoStar, the U.S. revenue per available room (RevPAR), which is the measure of hotel revenue, has stagnated. This year’s forecast was a minus 0.1%. The performance of the hotel industry was significantly different based on economic factors. Luxury properties posted RevPAR gains ranging from 3%-7%, while economy hotels declined by 1%-3%. What we can learn from the second-quarter results of seven of the largest publicly owned hotel companies The importance of…

Travelers may experience diversions, street closures and an increased police presence around Sindirgi, in Balikesir Province, while elsewhere business is as usual.Visitors planning to stay in Balikesir—including popular spots such as Ayvalik, Cunda Island, and the Mount Ida region—should check in with their accommodation hosts for the latest local updates, steer clear of heritage buildings until they’ve been officially inspected, and keep itineraries flexible in case of temporary closures or route changes.Why do so many earthquakes strike Türkiye?Türkiye sits on one of the most seismically active regions in the world, straddling the complex collision zone between the Eurasian, African, and…