Hospitality technology came a long way in 2014, but the best is yet to come. Year on year, travelling millennials are demanding more streamlined services and when deciding what technology in which to invest, hoteliers need to be taking their cues from these customers. Guests want the smartphone in their hand to wield as much power as possible, and although a holiday once … [Read more...]
easyHotel reports transformational year
easyHotel plc, the owner, developer, operator and franchisor of "super budget" branded hotels, has announced its results for the year ended 30 September 2014. Commenting on the results, Simon Champion, Chief Executive Officer said: "The Group has made good progress during the year with strong performance from our owned hotels and across our franchised hotels. Current … [Read more...]
More Americans to head for Europe in 2015
A recent survey conducted by global hotel group Choice Hotels International reveals that, as the U.S. economy continues to improve, Americans are planning to spend 8% more on leisure travel in 2015 than in 2014. Senior travellers say their spending will increase the most (33%) compared to Millennials, defined as those born from 1980 onwards, whose spending will increase by … [Read more...]
Customer-focussed website for the Beaufort Park Hotel
Digital marketing company, Group Dane has worked closely with the team at the Beaufort Park Hotel to develop a highly customer-focussed website, which not only helps to deliver an exceptional online experience, but also successfully achieves the business objectives. Take a look at how they did it – there may be useful lessons for your own website, and revenues... Improved … [Read more...]
IHG partners with World Leader in childcare training
Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) is to partner for the next two years with Norland College – a name recognised all over the world as the mark of the highest quality nannies, Norland Nannies. The partnership will see Norland College provide all IHG hotels and resorts around the world with expert guidance on babysitting and staff recruitment to ensure families have the best … [Read more...]