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Trivago is acquiring the 70% of Holisto that it didn’t already own for $26 million in cash, but that isn’t why the Düsseldorf-based hotel metasearch firm’s growth is outpacing much of the rest of the travel industry. The main reason is because its global branding campaign and local ones in countries like Japan and Brazil have been successful. They plan to increase their advertising budget throughout the entire year. Johannes Thomas was appointed CEO of Trivago two years after it brought back its former executives. Thomas said that the changes to Google’s advertising formats caused some challenges, but they are…
Hotel Budget Season: Five Essential Tech Tools Revenue Management Managers Need – By Jonathan Gough Image Credit Unsplash+ Budget season in hotels is a critical time for revenue management. It’s a period when important decisions are taken that can impact the overall performance and financial success of the hotel over the next year. In this article, we’ll outline five key pieces of technology you should prioritize for the upcoming budgeting season. The budgeting process for hotels usually begins around August. This intensive time period requires careful consideration of many commercial and operation aspects. These include staffing levels, forecasting demand, room…
Waldorf Astoria Osaka The hotel is near Osaka Station, the new Umekita Park and the buzzy Umekita neighbour.Rooms at the entry level are luxurious, with walk-ins closets, deep tubs and rain showers enclosed in glass.André Fu designed the Art Deco-inspired hotel, which uses Japanese technique and materials for an elegant aesthetic.Tsukimi restaurant, on site, takes teppanyaki art to a new level. A magnum of 2015 Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage appears almost as soon as I sit down for my first meal at Waldorf Astoria Osaka, the Hilton luxury brand’s first hotel in Japan. Director of food and beverage Maximiliano…
As the date of the Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia We asked several industry leaders about their visions for the hospitality industry in Saudi Arabia 2025. Saudi Arabia is in a crucial moment of its hospitality journey. With Vision 2030 as the guiding framework, the Kingdom is not only investing in landmark developments but reshaping the entire role of hospitality in its economy—from enabling job creation and regional diversification to celebrating cultural heritage and improving quality of life. Rotana is a UAE-based brand that has 79 properties in 28 cities and more than 20,000 rooms. Saudi Arabia is both a…
Nature’s Nook, a beautiful modern treehouse that you can book on AirbnbThe house can accommodate up to four guests, with a beautiful view of the forest and a large terrace.The rental is situated near Dahlonega Georgia in the heartland of Georgia’s wine-growing region. For those of us who have grown up but are still young at heart, there’s nothing like letting your inner child run free for a weekend getaway—and booking a stay in a tree house is sometimes just the thing the heart calls for. Airbnb is also known as Nature’s NookIt is a modern tree house It is…
Wynn Resorts has stated that they are “very sensitive” to the concerns of people about the project. Other casinos are located in the Arab World, most notably Egypt. Wynn, however, will be the first to open a gaming facility in the UAE. This country borders Saudi Arabia and is the center of Islam. Michael Weaver spoke to Skift on Tuesday at the Arabian Travel Market about the company’s plans to expand in this region. Skift reported that “it has been really smooth”. “We have tried to be respectful and sensitive of the people’s feelings.” Wynn Resorts will operate The resort…
Josh Duhamel, who may look like a Hollywood actor, is actually most comfortable living in the middle nowhere, with as little special amenities as possible. This lifestyle sounds wonderful, and it is a nice escape from the everyday grind. We think it’s great enough to try. Duhamel, the star of Netflix’s “Ransom Canyon,” met with us in mid-April. Country Living to give a glimpse of his all-new life, far away from the glitz and glamour of Los Angeles, trading it for the woods in Minnesota—a place he calls his “doomsday cabin.” Duhamel has chosen a destination that is both convenient and…
Images by Penta Hotels Worldwide GmbH Penta Hotels has announced the appointment of Markus Lück as the new Managing Director, effective April 1, 2025. Lück succeeds Andrew Munt, who has been instrumental in the development and positioning of the Penta brand over the past 15 years. Munt has contributed greatly to the growth of this brand and will be returning to the United Kingdom at the end in April. Penta Hotels: A new chapter The following is an explanation of what you should do. Andrew Munt’s Penta Hotels has grown under the leadership of its founders into a lifestyle hotel brand that…
JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa – Image Credit Marriott International KSL Capital Partners has acquired the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa from Aareal Bank Group. The European Capital Solutions platform of KSL, which invests in high-quality assets for travel and leisure in Europe, has completed its first equity transaction. KSL Capital Partners, LLC (KSL), an alternative investment firm, has announced the acquisition of the JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa (JW Marriott Venice). The JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa is a 5-star hotel in Venice that was owned by Aareal Bank Group. This is the first…
Noida – RateGain Travel Technologies Limited, (RateGain), A global provider of AI powered SaaS for the Travel and Hospitality Industry, announced today the launch of UNO VIVA is the first CRS-integrated AI voice agent designed for hotels. UNO VIVA is an AI agent built on UNO—RateGain’s AI-powered hotel commerce platform designed to streamline and optimize the reservation journey for hotels. UNO VIVA is designed to be deployed either independently or in conjunction with CRS. It manages reservations-related calls efficiently and with responsiveness. Built on top an automatic voice recognition system that can manage up to 18 languages, this ensures every…