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The Unlimited Collection focuses on cultural charms to meet travellers’ aspirations for authentic and immersive local cultural experiences From debuting in Singapore with three properties, The Unlimited Collection now comprises 11 properties across Asia, Europe and the Middle East First resort property under The Unlimited Collection begins operations in Vietnam The Ascott Limited (Ascott),...

Images by Marriott Bonvoy As the exclusive hospitality sponsor of the tournament, Marriott Bonvoy offers its members unparalleled experiences through the fusion of sport and travel. Marriott Bonvoy, the award-winning travel program from Marriott International, today announces a 3-year partnership with Rolex Shanghai Masters. As the exclusive hospitality sponsor until 2026 season, Marriott Bonvoy...

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has initiated insolvency proceedings against Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd (CDEL), the parent company of Café Coffee Day. This decision follows a petition filed by IndusInd Bank, which is seeking to recover a debt of INR94 crore. Coffee Day Enterprises, which has faced financial difficulties since the death of its founder V.G. Siddhartha in 2019,...

We recently wrapped up our annual Converge Hospitality Revenue Summit in Miami, and needless to say, the energy was electric! It was a chance for hospitality pros to connect, learn, and celebrate the incredible work happening in the industry.Despite unforeseen IT challenges bringing global travel to a crawl, nearly 300 attendees from IDeaS’ global client base, industry partners, and thought...

Brits are now making more hotel bookings on mobile devices than desktops for the first time, new research from SHR reveals1. The hotel technology specialist found that mobile bookings have overtaken desktop for UK staycations, with more than half of bookings (51.3%) made on a smartphone device over the last year – a 6.1% increase from the previous year. This shows how consumers are becoming far...

Boca Raton, Florida – Cendyn, a global integrated hotel technology and services company, has unveiled its new Learning Center designed to advance hotel’s product knowledge of Cendyn solutions for improved commercial performance. Providing educational resources and training programs for its more than 32,000 global hotel clients, the Cendyn Learning Center, accessible via Cendyn’s Knowledge...

Imagine a world where every booking goes straight to your hotel, cutting out the middleman and saving you significant commission fees. This isn’t just a dream—it’s a reality that direct bookings can offer. By focusing on driving direct bookings, you can boost your revenue, strengthen your relationship with guests, and maintain full control over their experience. Discover how embracing direct...

Today, we celebrate the birthday of IDeaS co-founders, Dr. Ravi Mehrotra and Sanjay Nagalia, and the groundbreaking field of revenue science they pioneered. Sure, it might not have the obvious broad appeal of National Doughnut Day among office workers, but the story of the people who’ve inspired it is worth knowing.Their journey began on a train bound for the Indian Institute of Technology,...

Imagine you’re a hotel marketer ready to launch your next big campaign. You have a budget to allocate across various channels, but without tracking technologies, you’re essentially watering your marketing garden blindly, hoping for growth. Tracking technologies transform this guesswork into a strategic masterpiece, allowing you to understand customer behaviour, evaluate campaign effectiveness,...

The hospitality industry faces significant challenges in managing labor costs. Predictive modeling offers innovative solutions by providing accurate forecasts, uncovering trends, and enabling informed staffing decisions. This article delves into how predictive modeling can enhance labor management for hotels. Understanding Predictive Modeling in Hospitality Predictive modeling utilizes historical...