A study of more than 650 agents from 34 countries found that travel agents are using Global Distribution Systems (GDS) more than ever before – up 14% from 2011. Hotel/chain websites grew 3%, whilst all other channels shrank. The 2013 Bi-Annual Global travel agent GDS Study, conducted by market research firm Phoenix Marketing International in partnership with TravelClick, … [Read more...]
Marriott County Hall first to go digital on wine
The Marriott Hotel County Hall on London’s South Bank is the Group’s first UK hotel to have a digital i-Pad-based wine list. The hotel’s flagship bar and restaurant, Gillray’s, has introduced the system, developed with wine supplier Matthew Clark, and reports huge and positive response from diners. Guests love it “We’ve been testing the i-Pad system for two weeks now and … [Read more...]
Three London hotels in TripAdvisor’s Hot New Hotels in Europe
TripAdvisor® has announced its inaugural list of Hot New Hotels, which showcases the best rated hotels opened in the last twelve months. The ranking of each hotel is based on the reviews and opinions of TripAdvisor travellers. Three London hotels have been named among the list of 10 hot new hotels in Europe with one also making it on to the top 10 world list. The Ampersand … [Read more...]
Act now to win a 2013 HOSPA Career Investment Development Scholarship
There is still time to apply for a 2013 HOSPA hospitality Career Investment Development Scholarship – but the closing date for entries is 1 November 2013. The importance of attracting young people into the rewarding key disciplines of hospitality Finance, Revenue Management and IT and developing their skills cannot be over-emphasised. With this in mind, HOSPA is delighted to … [Read more...]
Pullman launches its new-look website
Pullman has joined forces with advertising agency DDB to unveil its new website, www.pullmanhotels.com. This new digital platform makes it easier and faster for guests to book stays at Pullman Hotels & Resorts, as well as reflecting the brand’s lifestyle position, with new sections that allow users to live out the Pullman “experience”. A cosmopolitan, vibrant, in-style … [Read more...]