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Luxury tour company Abercrombie & Kent is launching a new holiday river cruise, “Christmas Markets on the Rhine.” The trip takes in storybook villages from France and Germany, which offer a multitude of festive customs.This is a 24-person vehicle. Amadeus Star Eight destinations are visited over eight days beginning in early December. While the holidays might seem far away, it’s never too early to plan a yuletide escape—yes, even before the start of summer. This holiday season, Abercrombie & Kent invites travelers on a luxurious journey through the heart of Europe with its “Christmas Markets on the Rhine” cruise. Passengers…
Images by BookBoost The hospitality marketing industry is changing. The expectations of guests are increasing, and the hotel industry is under pressure to provide more personalized, data-driven services across more channels with fewer resources. Bookboost wanted to know how the hotel marketing and guest service teams were adapting. We’re launching an online survey to learn how teams are currently using segmentation and guest data in multi-channel campaigns. What’s working? What’s not working? What makes the best performers different? Hotel teams are facing a growing number of challenges, including a shrinking budget and a complex environment. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to…
Intro A hotel website is much more than just a digital brochure in today’s competitive hospitality market. It’s a powerful sales tool, a brand ambassador and is often the first impression that guests have of your hotel. This article discusses the most common mistakes made in web design, content, and conversions and provides solutions that will help you improve your website’s conversions and increase your online presence by 2025. The Technical Foundations: Security, Mobility, and Speed Studies Websites that take longer to load than three seconds are associated with a significantly higher rate of bounce. Many hotel websites use outdated…
Staying in these two modern cabins on the Pacific coast of Chile is the best way to experience the stunning Pacific coastline of the country.The cabins were designed by Chile’s Croxatto & Opazo Arquitectos and offer commanding views of the ocean as well as modern conveniences.Although the cabins are located in a quiet and isolated area, they’re only about 20 minutes away from the nearest town. Blessed with dramatic landscapes Snow-capped mountains, arid desserts, thick forests and a burgeoning scene for avant-garde cuisine and wine Chile’s vibrant cities are a destination that will inspire lovers of culture and adventure. The…
In the hospitality industry, we often obsess over the guest experience—and rightly so. Behind every five-star rating and every full-house is something much less glamorous but infinitely stronger: a well executed business plan. We, as hoteliers and commercial leaders cannot afford to view business planning simply as a matter of compliance. exercise, If you have a budget, it’s a document that gets thrown away. A strategic business plan is your profit blueprint—and when done right, it becomes your most valuable commercial asset. Profitability begins with clarity A business plan isn’t just a roadmap—it’s a mirror. It forces you confront your…
Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator, and investor, signed a strategic management agreement with Seven Tides, valued partners. The hotel is located on Dubai’s Palm West Beach. Effective by 1st August 2025, the addition of this new resort and serviced residences—currently operating as Dukes The Palm, a Royal Hideaway Hotel—to Minor Hotels’ managed portfolio further strengthens the group’s growing footprint in the United Arab Emirates and establishes it as the largest operator on the Trunk of the Palm. The resort boasts a beachfront location next to NH Collection Dubai The Palm which will launch in February 2023. It includes…
The following are some of the ways to get in touch with each other travel shoe Comfortable shoes that support your feet during different activities are essential, but they should also be versatile enough to match with multiple outfits. Vionic is my favorite brand of shoes for frequent travelers. They combine both style and functionality. I have walked thousands upon thousands of feet in this brand around the world. wandering around Paris in my Uptown Loafers You can also find out more about the following: exploring Chicago in my Colbie Sneakers. Vionic is also podiatrist-trusted and expert-backed—many of the brand’s…
Top 5 Things You Can’t Miss Enjoy a stroll in the evening on Piazza Unita d’Italia. This is the largest square along the seafront of Europe and the “living-room” of Trieste.Enjoy fin de siècle glamour and views of the Gulf of Trieste from a balcony suite at Savoia Excelsior Palace, one of the city’s grand dame hotels.Spend some time in the tranquil botanical gardens and enjoy a guided tour at Miramare Castle.Barcolana is the world’s largest sailing race, and thousands of boats will be participating.Sip on literary history at Caffè San Marco, the vintage coffeehouse where James Joyce and his…
Populus Seattle: Images Populus Hotels is proud to announce the opening of its first carbon-neutral hotel. Populus Seattle The new Pioneer Square is now open. Created by Urban Villages, a leading developer, environmental steward and created in collaboration with Aparium Hotel GroupPopulus Seattle was adaptively reused by a visionary operator who operates independent, luxury lifestyle properties. The building’s original 1907 history has been preserved and thoughtfully updated to give it an exciting, vibrant feel. Second life. Firn rooftop bar is located on the 120-room boutique, as well as Salt Harvest signature restaurant. Both are inspired by the Pacific Northwest. The hotel is committed to sustainability,…
Imagine you’ve hired a new person to work at the reception of your cozy Alps hotel. The guest is a new arrival and sends the message, “I heard your rooms have breathtaking views.” What are they like and how much will it cost to upgrade them? Seize this upsell opportunityYour new employee must: Rooms with views available Search for images of these rooms, ideally with the scenery seen from the windows. Choose the best one for the guest You can describe the features of the room and the view. Upgrade the guest’s room and inform them of the cost Consolidating…