Hot HOT premiers and cool topics from the future
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Just four days to go until Paris. And it’s set to reach 35 degrees there, in keeping with the HOT. Hotels Tomorrow celebrates its premier. The last weeks have been intense in the background, with many registrations coming in at the last minute. The level of the 48 speakers is high yet varied - take a look at the program. Over 100 companies from around 20 European countries will be attending. Keep your fingers crossed for the "3M's" (the founders Maria, Marius Gomola and Marc Werner)! www.hotelstomorrow.eu
Do you already know? The hotel industry is to blame for over-tourism! For Airbnb founder Brian Chesky, this is quite clear. And Airbnb can't help the housing shortage either. He feels unfairly treated. Researchers are now strongly opposing this with facts and figures. In Paris alone, Airbnb occupies around 4% of apartments, and the figure around the Louvre Museum is already 15%. Across Europe, municipalities and governments are now pointing the finger at the supposedly 'social provider' under the untouchable umbrella of the "sharing economy". What a beautiful name, what a fake story.
I wonder if Airbnb already has voicebots that can be used to collect bookings even faster? More and more travellers are making friends with this AI voice and enjoy making online bookings verbally. The voicebot has overtaken the chatbot. Our new author Catherine Bouchon will be researching the topic of AI intensively for us in future. ... More
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At the beginning of June, Pandox AB and Eiendomsspar AS made a joint bid to acquire Irish company Dalata Hotels. Dalata initially rejected the offer.
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Under the motto "Think ahead instead of just reacting", Quality Reservations is organising the QR Vordenker-Tage, a regional event series in Germany for hoteliers. Following successful events in Stuttgart and the QR headquarters in Hanover, the third event will take place in Münster on 4 June 2025.
By recognising hotels for their inspiring, holistic approach to online sales, Quality Reservations (QR) is setting new motivational accents. The measures implemented range from efficiency-enhancing 2-way interfaces to MICE links.
Many restaurant guests are currently price sensitive. Equally many want to treat themselves consciously and are willing to pay a good price for good performance. How to best address both groups and optimize your pricing is, last but not least, a question of psychology. Tim Plasse, Managing Director at F&B Heroes, explains what the hospitality industry can learn from e-commerce.
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A job platform has analyzed climate reports and AI analyses. Based on this, a list has been compiled showing which key industries are affected by climate change and what could potentially lead to dangerous working conditions.
Marriott Media is the new name for a media network that has been specially developed for travellers. Their data should enable customised offers. The first partner companies have been found.
The Amazon founder wants to get married in Venice, much to the displeasure of some. The city is not a backdrop for the super-rich, say protesters. In Spain, especially in Mallorca, the resistance of citizens to mass tourism shows no sign of abating.
It was only at the end of last year that the Ministry of the Interior banned remote check-in for short-term rentals in Italy. The Administrative Court of Lazio has now overturned this directive.
Exciting topics,
facts and straight talk
Get insights from 40+ experts and executives and meet colleagues of more than 100 companies from 20 countries.
Premiere in Paris on 30 June/1 July at the Pullman Tour Eiffel.
We look forward to seeing you!
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Hotels Tomorrow (HOT) -
The Unconference
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- "Window to Politics"
- "Deals & Developments"
- "The HOT Shark Tank"
- "Where can I spend my money?"
- "Risks of Franchising"
- "The Value of Staff"
and CEOs in Dialogue
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