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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.
The first lifestyle hotels came onto the market in Europe eight years ago. They are driven by the large chains. Accor offers the greatest lifestyle diversity with 11 brands. Sexy for investors and operators: lifestyle in the upper upscale segment is topping luxury hotels. An analysis by STR and the HOTCO conference in Vienna.
In many hotels there are "Amazing Places"! Places that catapult turnover - up to 50% of food & beverage revenue. How do you achieve this? With plant-based cuisine, smart technology and creative use of space, say the F&B Heroes. This year they are illustrating their ideas for the first time at Expo Real.
Restaurants, especially in hotels, often lack a clear profile and efficiency. In other industries, six employees generate 1 million euros in sales; in the gastronomy business, the figure is 16. The F&B Heroes want to fix that. Founder Jean Ploner and partner Tim Plasse analyze and point out solutions.
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Apple, Google, Microsoft and Booking must disclose to the EU Commission how they protect users from fraud as part of the Digital Services Act. Will the next proceedings against tech giants follow?
Man-made landfill in the sea - the flood of plastic in the water is constantly increasing. What can be done about dangerous particles? Researchers from Hanover have developed an amazing solution: a unique gel.
A number of website operators and publishers have long warned that AI summaries on Google mean fewer clicks and less advertising revenue for them. Now a major US media company is taking legal action.
The new EU Code of Conduct for Online Reviews in Tourism is a step in the right direction, comments ÖHV. However, there are still gaps that need to be closed.
Consumers want sustainable products, but other factors are more important to them when making a purchase. New EU regulations are intended to protect consumers and reduce environmental impact. Take smartphones, for example.
As part of an EU project, the first AI regeneration coach is being developed in Wagrain-Kleinarl, Austria. It is designed to help tourists recover on holiday - and take these experiences back into their everyday lives.
The hotel industry is huge and constantly evolving. An infographic provides a comprehensive overview of the world's largest hotel groups and the positioning of their brands.
Even round-the-clock negotiations at the United Nations could not change the situation: The planned global treaty against the world's plastic pollution has failed for the time being. But negotiations will continue.
How does AI know these things? New EU regulations force AI providers to disclose what they have used to train their models. Failure to do so could result in fines.
The European Commission is currently working on a comprehensive EU strategy for sustainable tourism, which is due to be published in early 2026. It wants to include the views of citizens, communities and businesses through a survey. Take part – until 15 August.