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AI Innovation Will Drive Hotels Follow Amazon’s Playbook
Artificial intelligence will make it easier for major hotel chains to analyze customer data and monetize them. Mit Shah is the CEO of Noble Investment Group. The company manages $5 billion worth of hospitality real estate investments. “It’s not surprising that Marriott is in the multifamily sector,” Shah said. The company, in 2022, will introduce serviced apartment complexes in multifamily residential areas in the U.S. They’re in homes and villas. They are in the cruise business [with Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection].”
Locals’ pick for the 36 best bars in Chicago
Chicago has a thriving drinks scene. In the past, Chicago was mostly a whiskey and beer town. There are plenty of authentic neighborhood dives, but they’re now joined by a slew of elevated cocktail dens. There are programs led by bartenders with immersive concepts, and there is an assortment of ingredients, techniques and philosophies that are as varied and vibrant as the city. You can find a barstool in any area, be it the West Loop for omakase or Logan Square for tiki. Reimagined classic cocktails for the modern age (did anyone say Malort Martini?) Or a neat pour from…
Scandinavian Airlines Relaunches Seattle-Copenhagen Route
Scandinavian Airlines relaunched their route from Seattle, Washington to Copenhagen.Business class seats on flights come with a lie-flat bed and four-course meal, as well as an entertainment system with new movies.Travelers can easily reach the rest of Denmark, and Northern Europe from Copenhagen. On May 21, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) relaunched a long-haul flight connecting Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) with Copenhagen Airport (CPH) after a 16-year-long pause. The flight will operate five days per week during the SAS summer schedule—but I was lucky enough to snag a business-class seat On the first flight. Paul Verhagen – executive vice president, chief commercial…
Add value to your residences beyond the brand
Reading Time 2 Minutes Boutique Hotel News has held its latest Feed Your Mind in partnership With Clyde & Co Mandarin Oriental Mayfair hosts a talk on the topic branded residences. Roundtable discussions are held over breakfast, dinner or lunch. Each event is designed for hotel service providers to have the opportunity to inform, shape, and influence the market. In partnership with Clyde & Co, the latest Feed Your Mind event focussed on the opportunities within branded residences and the convergence of hospitality and living. Some of the main takeaways that you can learn from this discussion are: Brands that…
Hotel Communication Network acquires Crave Interactive, cementing global leadership in hotel guestroom technology
Hotel Communication Network Images Hotel Communication Network (HCN), a leading provider of AI-powered in-room guest engagement solutions, announces the acquisition of Crave Interactive, a UK-based innovator specializing in digital guest experiences for luxury hotels. This strategic move positions HCN to be a dominant player in the global hospitality sector and expands its reach into the four-star and five-star hotels markets. The deal was completed today for an amount that has not been disclosed. Crave InteractiveEstablished in 2009, has built up a solid reputation for providing high-quality in room tablets and AI driven guest services. They cater to an elite customer base…
The Best Places for Afternoon Tea in London
Best afternoon tea for: A classic in a spectacular historic settingAn offshoot of the Piccadilly original, this is Fortnum & Mason with a twist. The trademark eau de nil is there—on velvet seats and leather booths—but the majestic 16th-century setting in London’s financial district lends it an even grander air, as though tea sippers are members of an elite secret society. The impressive stone-and-column façade of the Royal Exchange betrays the building’s trade roots. Boutiques sit beneath huge arches; the newest, a mini Fortnum’s, now takes up three shop fronts. At the center of the vast courtyard is a giant…
The Nickel Hotel officially opens on King Street’s vibrant King Street
Method Co. has unveiled their second hotel design for the city in collaboration Morris Adjmi, which combines historic charm and contemporary details. The Nickel Hotel is the latest project by Method Co. The Nickel Hotel was officially opened on April 1, 2018 by the renowned hospitality company Method Co. The Nickel Hotel is located in Charleston’s historic King Street. In partnership with Morris Adjmi Architecture and Interior Design Studio, New York-based, as well as national realty firm Capital Square. The Nickel Hotel, a modern boutique hotel in Charleston’s burgeoning Cannonborough district, follows the success of The Pinch. The Nickel Hotel…
Fiji Beqa Lagoon is the world’s No. Shark-spotting is the No.1 attraction in the world.
Beqa Lagoon, with its healthy marine ecosystem and a wide range of shark species, was named one of the world’s best places to see and dive. abundance of shark species. Five dives per week are allowed and they are conducted by local instructors. Also included in the list are the Neptune Islands, located in Australia, and the Fakarava Atoll in French Polynesia. Sharks They are misunderstood. The International Fund for Animal Welfare According to reports, sharks kill less than 10 people per year while humans kill 100 million sharks each year. Just a few shark species in the ocean pose…
Less hype, more guest experience
Hilton believes the best way to implement artificial intelligence in its early stages is not to change how guests book rooms but instead improve their experiences. At the Skift Data + AI Summit held in New York, Wednesday, Hilton’s president of global brand and commercial services Chris Silcock stated that the hotel chain is using AI tools to automate hotel operations and better recognize loyal customers. Silcock said, “We are not a technology company, but we do a great deal of technology deployment and build.” “We are a service business.” We are a hospitality business, where people serve people. Hilton’s…
There’s no other thing like a Walt Disney World vacation—with limitless options of things to do at the four theme parks, dozens of hotels, hundreds of restaurantsThe family will also enjoy horseback riding, sport fishing, and two fantastic mini-golf facilities. To get you through the exciting, but tiring days at Disney World, you’re going to need some good shoes that will leave your feet happy and blister-free—even after walking the distance of a half-marathon every day. There are many different brands and shoe types to choose from. It can be difficult to decide which shoes to wear at Disney World…