4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (1194+ words) In Brief: Terence Ronson highlights that a significant number of hospitality professionals are neglecting to read and act upon comprehensive risk reports, potentially leaving hotels unprepared for emerging threats and compliance requirements. The Risk Report Nobody in Hospitality Is Reading…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (496+ words) In Brief: When hotel bookings decline, increasing website traffic may seem like the obvious solution—but more visitors won’t generate more revenue if the booking experience fails to convert them. Before investing more in advertising, hotels should identify and remove…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (590+ words) Image Credit DerbySoft Hotels spend around $21 billion a year processing payments, yet guests still end up reaching for a card multiple times a stay, fraud is on the rise, and chargebacks are at an all time high. Think about the…...

5+ day, 3+ hour ago   (848+ words) In Brief: Emma Näpänkangas examines the adoption of hotel subscription and membership models, highlighting how these approaches offer hotels new opportunities for predictable revenue and deeper customer engagement beyond traditional booking channels. We live in a subscription economy, with many…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1605+ words) In Brief: Revenue management automation is enabling hotels to streamline rate and inventory adjustments, reduce manual workload, and respond more effectively to real-time market changes, impacting operational efficiency and revenue optimization strategies across the sector. What Hotels Need to Know…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (246+ words) In Brief: A new Hyatt survey highlights that business travelers are seeking hotel rooms designed to accommodate both work and relaxation, prompting hotel operators to reconsider room layouts and amenities to better serve evolving guest needs. Hyatt Place Ontario Airport…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (238+ words) In Brief: Iconic Bavarian resort uses Oracle OPERA Cloud to automate operations, connect specialized hospitality services, and give staff more time to focus on guests - Reservations department alone cuts associate workload by 50 percent Schloss Elmau - Image Credit Schloss Elmau - Image…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (205+ words) In Brief: Lighthouse has introduced Ernest Crews, a service designed to implement AI-driven solutions for hotel commercial teams within 30 days, aiming to streamline operations and improve performance through faster technology integration. Lighthouse Launches Ernest, the AI Teammate That Transforms General…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (261+ words) In Brief: Aromar Hotels & Restaurants has chosen Cloudbeds as its property management system to facilitate its next phase of growth and modernization, signaling a commitment to operational efficiency and technology-driven expansion. Aromar Hotels & Restaurants Selects Cloudbeds for Next Phase of…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (861+ words) Image Credit Vizergy AI conversations often swing between highly technical and too vague to act on. Hotel marketers leave the webinar or conference session knowing AI matters, but still wondering what to actually do next. That’s why AI efforts can…...