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The latest Hotel Business Hot Topics session, “Unlocking Guest Spend: How mobile tech is driving hotel revenue beyond the room,” in partnership with Phunware, Glenn Haussman, founder/host, No Vacancy Live podcast, joins a panel of industry leaders to discover ways to enhance revenue beyond the nightly rate. Post Moving Beyond RevPAR: How to unleash guest spend with mobile tech The first time that appeared on hotelbusiness.com.
Shay Mitchell looks stylish as she lounges on a baby blue couch in a chic, black jumpsuit. It was to discuss her latest book that we were at the event. Gap x Béis collaboration Her current outfit (and the one she is wearing) could be a sign of her future style. fold down to convert into a pair of lounge pantsMitchell’s perfect drop confirmed my suspicions. travel capsule collection. After launching Béis back in 2018, the actress and entrepreneur quickly gained status as a celeb whose business ventures Mitchell’s glowing face made it apparent that they were all aligned to…
The Retreat, a four-time Best of Bermuda winner (and an honorable mention once), offers environmentally friendly spa and beauty services to locals and tourists. Danks is committed to environmental wellness, and The Retreat uses a lot of Osea products. Danks says that the products made from seaweed “ticked all the boxes” for her: the packaging was glass instead of plastic; the ingredients were vegan and cruelty-free. They smelled good (and worked); and what’s even more, they also invests in Shoreline restoration projects are being undertaken in California, Kenya and Cambodia. Skye the long-time nail technician at the spa is so…
Images by Accor Accor, the largest hotel operator in the Pacific, is proud to announce the return of one of Australia’s most recognised boutique hotel brands to the Hunter Valley, with the rebrand of Grand Mercure The Vintage to Peppers Hunter Valley following a multi-million dollar refurbishment of the property. In a milestone moment for the brand, Peppers returns to the very place where its story began – the picturesque wine country of the Hunter Valley. Peppers has been synonymous with luxury, service and immersive experiences in beautiful destinations. Now, the brand is embarking on a new chapter, in one of Australia’s…
Although it may sound like a mouthful Redwood National and State Parks Packages are available. There are so many spectacular reasons to visit this exceptional collection of parks—the three state parks of Prairie Creek, Del Norte, and Jedediah Smith resulted from early 20th-century protection efforts, and Redwood National Park, which encircles the state parks, was created in 1968 to further preserve the trees’ natural Coast Range habitat—none the least, the plentiful lodging options surrounded by the gorgeous landscapes.The tallest trees on earth, the coast redwoods can reach 270 feet and live up to 2,000. Their habitat is along the coast.…
AI is redefining the limits of business optimization and a debate about the ethics of AI pricing has erupted. Recent controversy surrounding Delta Airlines CEO’s suggestion of “personalized price” has triggered public outrage. This opens up a crucial industry-wide discussion: How should AI be used to price products and where should we draw the lines? Personalized pricing—where different people are charged different prices for the same product or service based on personal data—is more than controversial. It’s exploitative. Why This Moment Matters The public’s perception of the world is changing. You can find out more about it here. AI-powered pricing…
The “dog first” airline has expanded its routes and is celebrating carrying more than 1,000 dogs (and owners) in less than a year since it was launched. Bark Air first got its start in May 2024 Service was offered from New York City to Los Angeles, London and other cities. Since then, the carrier’s service has been expanded to Paris and Lisbon. Madrid, Seattle, Florida and San Francisco. It also offers the option to book shared or private charters. Matt Meeker co-founder and CEO of Bark said: “Our goal when we launched Bark Air in 2017 was to create an experience…
Marriott’s second quarter results showed a slowdown of growth in its U.S. core markets and Canada. Revenue per available room was flat, and soft demand from government and business was weighing on the company. The company cut its full year forecast. In the United States and Canada, it was flat. In North America and Canada, the growth was flat. Anthony Capuano said, “Continued growth in the luxury segment has been offset by a decrease in select service demand. This is due largely to reduced government trips and weaker demand from business travelers.” Main drag was the weak U.S. : part…
Marriott International Inc.For the second quarter of 2018, reported an unprecedented global development piplijne with more than 590,000. This is a record for the company. RevPAR increased 1.5% worldwide, with 5.3% growth in international markets and U.S. & Canada RevPAR in line with the year-ago quarter “Marriott delivered another solid quarter, highlighted by strong financial results and robust net rooms growth despite heightened macro-economic uncertainty,” said Anthony Capuano, president/CEO. “Global RevPAR increased 1.5% in the second quarter, primarily driven by the leisure segment. International RevPAR increased by more than 5% with strong growth across APEC and EMEA. In the U.S.…
Alishan Forest Railway, a scenic and nostalgic ride through misty mountain ranges, is one of Taiwan’s most unique experiences.The train was built in 1912, during the Japanese colonial period. It is now a great way to explore the outdoor areas of the island.The railway stretches 44 miles, has 50 bridges and 77 tunnels. It is the longest spiral rail in the world. Alishan is a dreamlike, misty haven in the mountains of Taiwan. One of Taiwan’s best mountain ranges is said to be the home to five wonders: a sea of clouds, sunrise, sunset glows, a sacred tree, and the…