The Swiss-based company plans to open new properties in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Koh Samui and operate five hotels in the country by 2014. Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts announced today plans for three new properties in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Koh Samui during the next three years, signalling a solid period of strategic Asian expansion for the Swiss-based … [Read more...]
Viral marketing, is anything more effective
A video ad ‘Hospitality and Catering News’ featured last week has made it to the top of The Marketing Blog’s newsletter and home page. A predominantly B2C marketing email newsletter and website that features the brands that lead the marketing world. Viral marketing occurs following the effect of brave creative treatment and original thinking. It has a life of its own and is … [Read more...]
US hotel performance for week ending 2 October
The U.S. hotel industry reported increases in all three key performance metrics during the week of 26 September-2 October 2010, according to data from STR. In year-over-year comparisons, occupancy increased 9.8 percent to 61.2 percent, average daily rate was up 4.2 percent to US$99.80, and revenue per available room ended the week up 14.4 percent to US$61.06. "The U.S. … [Read more...]
Restaurant automation, the future of foodservice at Restaurant Show
Restaurant Show, Stand C51, October 11-13, London Earls Court 2 Restaurant and kitchen automation systems are fast becoming essential for busy, profitable restaurants. At the Restaurant Show 2010 Call-Systems Technology (CST) will show the ConnectSmart Restaurant Automation solution, developed in the USA by QSR Automations®. ConnectSmart uses sophisticated software that … [Read more...]
Belmore Court reaches final of major business awards
The outstanding performance of The Belmore Court & Motel in achieving record annual occupancies has won it a place as a finalist in the prestigious UTV / Business Eye awards. The Enniskillen-based motel which underwent a £2.5m refurbishment and extension a year ago will compete against the Ulster Museum, The Merchant Hotel and Airporter for the coveted Tourism & … [Read more...]