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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.
A gastronomy and food concept must be a complex and strategic decision to achieve sustainable success. It's not about personal taste, says Tim Plasse, Managing Director of F&B Heroes. Only the guests and investors need to be pleased by the result.
Megatrends always make hoteliers and tourism professionals sit up and take notice. After all, they are part of corporate strategies. This is why the third "Redebedarf" ("Need to talk") event organised by Quality Reservations (QR) was once again praised.
The response to the announcement of "Hotels Tomorrow" (HOT) four weeks ago has been overwhelmingly positive. Curiosity runs high about the new event format on 17-18 February 2025 at the Pullman Montparnasse Paris from investment, real estate ownership, development, operations and other industry stakeholders. The planning is in the hot phase now: the programme. Make sure you get the early bird rate by registering in advance! (This date has since been postponed to 16/17 June 2025, editor's note).
"Bright to cloudy" announces the Barometer Index 2024, although the clouds have increased somewhat. Nevertheless, there is a strong ray of light when looking at your own company. Transaction volumes are also moving steadily upwards again - a slight, noticeable upturn in what remains a difficult environment. These are the findings of the latest, 12th Investment BAROMETER from HospitalityInside and Union Investment.
Thanks to its market resilience, the hotel asset class is currently overtaking the other asset classes. Investors see the Plus points. But what can we expect in terms of transactions? This is the key question in the new INVESTMENT BAROMETER from hospitalityInside in cooperation with Union Investment Real Estate. Just in time for Expo Real.
For autumn, the German distribution specialist Quality Reservations (QR) is forecasting a catch-up effect for overnight stays and events in Germany that were postponed due to the European Football Championships, mega events and, in some cases, the Summer Olympics in Paris.
Changing the property management system (PMS) in a hotel is rarely an easy decision. After all, it is the central platform for managing all data from all departments and is therefore of crucial importance. But the turning point is here.
Distribution specialist QR Reservations has honored companies and people with a flair for change with its first "Forward Thinker Award". More than 280 QR partner hotels entered the competition.
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In many tourist mountain communities in Switzerland, the lack of staff accommodation is exacerbating the shortage of skilled labour. A guide shows possible solutions and emphasises the importance of open dialogue in the municipalities.
Anyone travelling to the UK now needs a digital entry permit. Online traps are now lurking: Third-party providers are cashing in - often for little to no real service.
More and more companies in Germany are having to admit their insolvency. The service sector was particularly affected, making the catering industry one of the sectors most at risk.
Brussels presented a new strategy to promote artificial intelligence. However, not everyone believes in the effectiveness of the planned measures.
A new study predicts a bright future for the European Union’s Travel & Tourism sector, with strong growth predicted over the next decade.
Over the next 1000 years, global warming could be more severe than previously assumed. A new study has produced long-term climate projections for the first time, considering factors such as the thawing of permafrost as a source of greenhouse gases.
The EU Supply Chain Act, adopted in 2024, is controversial but important for fair trade. Companies are now to be given more time to prepare. The European Parliament has now cleared the way for a postponement.
The State Development and Reform Commission of China has announced that it will set up a publicly subsidised venture capital fund for robotics, AI and cutting-edge innovations. The focus is on humanoid robots.
New rules, new technologies: What will payment look like in the future and what opportunities will open up for business and consumers? A study provides some insight.
While more than a third of Swiss ski resorts have had to give up or close in recent years, the dreamy mountain village of San Bernadino in Graubünden is to be transformed into an attractive and profitable destination ski resort with a lot of money.
