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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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The negative headlines in Mallorca are jeopardising the summer season. Now the local hotel association Fehm is launching a campaign to save what can be saved.
Many manufacturers and service providers now advertise with environmental claims such as "climate neutral" or "biodegradable". Now, such claims and other sweeping statements are to be more strictly regulated, at least in Germany.
The British organisation Independent Publishers Alliance is launching an EU antitrust lawsuit against Google's parent company Alphabet over the provision of AI overviews in Google Search.
191 cities worldwide were examined. How attractive are they for travellers and what factors are important? The frontrunner is surprising.
The Alpine republic set a tourism record in 2024. A study is now set to shed light on the population's attitude. The mood seems positive, but there are also other signals.
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.
More people are taking the plunge into self-employment - despite or perhaps because of the economic downturn. Young people in particular are open to start-ups. However, there is often a lack of knowledge about financial issues.