In this week’s episode of Hotel Moment, Bashar Wali, Founder and CEO of Practice Hospitality, joins Revinate CMO Karen Stephens with several honest perspectives on how hoteliers can clean up operations and become better stewards of hotel stays rooted in emotional intelligence.
Maya Hotels Acquires Courtyard Charlotte Gastonia, Plans Extensive Renovation
Maya Hotels is excited to announce its recent acquisition of the Courtyard Charlotte Gastonia, located at 1856 Remount Road, Gastonia, NC, further solidifying its commitment to Gaston County. With this addition, Maya Hotels owns three hotels in Gaston County, having operated eight hotels in the region over the past 30...
OYO UK Reports 15% Revenue Growth in 2024
Global travel technology company OYO’s UK operations reported a 15% increase in revenue in 2024 compared to 2023. The company’s Average Daily Rate (ADR) rose by 2%, while the broader market as reported by STR saw a decline of 2.8%. OYO’s per room revenue (RevPAR) increased by 4% compared to...
AI, Chat Agents, and the Race to Digital Transformation in Hospitality
AI is no longer just a buzzword—it’s transforming hospitality at a rapid pace, and Cendyn’s Michael Bennett believes the biggest AI breakthroughs are already here. Speaking at ITB, Bennett highlighted AI-powered call centers and contextual chat agents as two of the most impactful innovations, boosting efficiency while reducing labor costs.Through...
VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2025 finalists announced
VisitEngland has today, 1 April, announced the finalists who will go forward to the tourism industry’s national Awards for Excellence.
Richard Poskanzer appointed General Manager at Virgin Hotels Nashville
Virgin Hotels Nashville, located in the vibrant Midtown neighborhood, is thrilled to announce Richard Poskanzer as the hotel's new General Manager.
Nimish Pitale appointed Director of Sales and Marketing at Radisson Resort Khopoli
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Nimish Pitale as the Director of Sales & Marketing at Radisson Resort Khopoli. With over two decades
Managing High Hotel Staff Turnover? How Venue Booking Software Can Help
Managing High Hotel Staff Turnover? How Venue Booking Software Can Help In the hospitality industry, staff turnover is a constant challenge. The fluid nature of hotel operations often leads to high employee turnover rates. In fact, findings from Deloitte have revealed hospitality to have one of the highest turnover rates...
Hotel Operations Innovator Unifocus Introduces Inventory: A Tool to Help Hotels Automate the Tracking and Management of Supplies and Boost Guest Service
DALLAS, TX—March 27, 2025—Unifocus, a leader in hospitality workforce and operations solutions, today announced Inventory, a new module designed to help hotels easily track reusable items, oversee supplies for preventive maintenance and get clear insight into material costs. Built for both single properties and multi-location brands, Inventory helps hoteliers streamline...
Inntopia integrates with Cloudbeds, enabling resorts and hotels to sell rooms and experiences in a single booking engine
Inntopia, the leader in unified booking engine technology, announces a new integration with Cloudbeds, the innovative leader in hospitality management technology. The partnership will allow resorts and hotels using the Cloudbeds PMS to sell their lodging inventory alongside inventory from any other system they operate in a single, unified booking...
