During the New York City Climate Week 2024, HNtv INSIDERS had the unique opportunity to engage with experts with Megan Epler-Wood (Cornell University, USA), Jeanne Varney (Cornell University USA) and Willy Legrand (IU International University of Applied Sciences, Germany) and discuss key insights from the Sustainability in Travel, Tourism, and...
Over 200 Hoteliers To Lobby Congress for Hotel and Consumer Friendly Policies
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) this week is hosting its annual Hotels on the Hill fly-in event, which will draw more than 200 hoteliers and industry leaders from 36 states to Capitol Hill to lobby for a variety of important policies.
IHG and GBTA Foundation Convene Sustainability Leaders Deliberating Decarbonization of Business Travel
IHG Hotels & Resorts and the GBTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), brought together some of travel’s biggest sustainability leaders yesterday during 2024 Climate Week NYC to spark dialogue about the decarbonization of business travel. In collaboration with co-hosts IDEO, Accenture, American Express Global...
Loews Miami Beach Hotel Selects ROH to Increase Booking Conversions, Improve Cross-Department Visibility and Reduce Aging AR
ROH, the hospitality industry’s first payments and revenue management platform designed to help hotels increase profitability, today announced that Loews Miami Beach Hotel, an iconic hotel with an enviable oceanfront location, has selected ROH to streamline operations and empower its sales and finance team. With ROH, these teams gain visibility...
Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud for Travel and Hospitality Drives AI Innovation, Enhances Collaboration, and Transforms Customer Experiences
Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the AI Data Cloud company, today announced the launch of the AI Data Cloud for Travel and Hospitality, uniting Snowflake’s data platform, AI capabilities, and industry-specific solutions to deliver best-in-class data insights for the travel and hospitality industry. Snowflake empowers airlines, hotels, cruise lines, and travel technology...
Hyatt Unveils Plans for Hyatt Regency Samarafushi Maldives
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with SingHaiyi for Hyatt Regency Samarafushi Maldives. Located in the picturesque North Male Atoll, Hyatt Regency Samarafushi Maldives will mark Hyatt Regency’s brand entry into the Maldive Islands. Slated to open in late...
Shiji unveils enhanced Single Guest Profile feature in hotel PMS
Shiji, a global leader in hospitality technology, introduced a significant upgrade to its enterprise platform’s Single Guest Profile, bringing the full power of the Shiji Enterprise Platform vision to customers around the world.
Using Data to Navigate Operational Challenges in Hospitality
The hospitality industry knows how to handle pressure. From fluctuating demand to staffing challenges, nothing comes easy. But what happens when you add rising operational costs and economic uncertainty to the mix? For many hoteliers, the answer lies in data analytics—yet it’s often an underutilized resource.
Mastering Procurement in Remote Hotel Locations: Challenges and Strategic Solutions
Procurement hurdles in remote hotel locations require meticulous planning and strategic insight. According to a Global Business Travel Association survey, 54% of hotel executives in remote locations reported difficulty finding sufficiently diverse suppliers to meet their procurement needs. Studies by the International Journal of Hospitality Management found that hotels in...
Aviva Investors snaps up student accommodation asset in Glasgow
Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva, has acquired a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) property in Glasgow for £23 mln, as it continues to grow its strategic asset allocation to UK living.