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It’s a question hotel operators across the world have wrangled with for years. Is it worth the time, money, and effort to invest in a revenue management system (RMS)? It’s a big decision with a big impact to match. But with the right system in place, hoteliers stand to greatly improve their ability to strategically navigate a quickly changing and complex industry and in turn, improve their...

Metasearch platforms play a pivotal role in the hotel distribution landscape, offering travellers a convenient platform to compare prices across multiple channels. Ensuring visibility on metasearch platforms is essential for hotels, as it fosters fair price comparison and encourages direct bookings. By maintaining rate clarity (not to be mistaken for rate parity – as you may wish to sell...

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, USA – Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, is thrilled to announce that Grupo Brisas has chosen Shiji Infrasys Cloud POS and Shiji Enterprise Platform (PMS) to transform and elevate guest experiences across their prestigious properties in Mexico. Known for its authentic Mexican spirit and luxurious services, Grupo Brisas manages three different brands...

Image Source: Pixabay Recruiting and retaining workers in hospitality is difficult enough. Though the industry may no longer be in a dire crisis, hospitality businesses are continuing to report challenges in filling all vacant positions. Worse, attrition remains a severe concern, with hospitality jobs across the board experiencing an average annual turnover rate of 65% during the pandemic....

According to the Rising Kashmir, the Ministry of MSME’s Field Office in Srinagar, in collaboration with the Pahalgam Development Authority and the Hoteliers Association Pahalgam, recently concluded a groundbreaking one-week Management Development Programme at Townhall Pahalgam. Held from August 6-10, 2024, the program focused on customer handling and effective communication,...

The hospitality industry is buzzing with innovation driven by powerful new hospitality technology trends. Technologies fueled by AI and machine learning are driving trends – and bolstering everything from guest experiences to revenue optimization. These exciting shifts are transforming the way hotels operate and how guests plan and enjoy their stays.In this blog post, we explore impactful...

Your guest experience is a sum of many parts, including everything from your location to your staff’s attitude, but perhaps the one that’s most easily quantifiable is your amenities. Whether you just provide a bar of soap and a single pillowslip, or you pack the minibar with your guests’ favourite champagne to be enjoyed in a complimentary robe and slippers, your amenities play a key role...

How to Reach: Board a flight from India to a Gulf or European country with air connections to Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) in France. Drive or take public transport to cover the 22.4km to Monaco from Nice.Visa: Indian citizens visiting Monaco must obtain a Schengen visa, as Monaco does not issue its own visas and follows France’s visa policy. Since Monaco is not part of the Schengen Area but has an...

Guests staying at the hotel can now save their room keys to their Google Wallet, enabling them to access their rooms using near-field communication (NFC) technology.By Orit Naomi, HTN staff writer - 6.28.2024 Google Wallet has expanded its functionality to include digital hotel key cards, offering a new level of convenience for Android phone users. This development allows hotels to provide guests with...

Bilbao, a picturesque port city surrounded by mountains in northern Spain, is best known for its stunning Guggenheim Museum. Designed by Frank Gehry, the museum houses a rich collection of modern and contemporary art. Other museums worth visiting in the city include the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum and the Euskal Museoa Bilbao Basque Museum. The city's historic heart, Casco Viejo, is a charming spot filled with...