New York tops UK outbound destination list for second year For a second consecutive year, New York has ranked as the number one most visited destination for UK travellers in 2015 ahead of other cities across North America, Europe and Asia. Source: Hotel Marketing New York tops UK outbound destination list for second year
Fanning the Future #4: Digital signage Nothing can replace warmth, human interaction and the feeling of being cared for and even “pampered” especially when being a visitor, guest; a traveller far away from home. But still, there are moments that speed, accessibility, perspective and presentation catch not only the eye, but the practical soul of efficiency in concierge. Streamlining operations and delivering the guests new tech experiences does not hinder guest relation; it drives competitive advantage. One example of how digital technology is replacing traditional printed signage are information boards in hotels. Another example is a behind the hotel’s front desk huge video wall, with numerous applications and a live tool that […]
Hotels start 2016 strong, led by increase in new group business As hoteliers kick off the New Year, properties in major North American markets are experiencing strong increases in bookings, with 19 of the top 25 markets showing committed occupancy growth compared to last month. Source: Hotel Marketing Hotels start 2016 strong, led by increase in new group business
Europe business travel grew faster than expected in 2015, says Amex Business travel in Europe grew twice as fast as expected in 2015, according to the new 2015 EVP Barometer by American Express Global Business Travel. In addition, “safety and security” has overtaken “cost control” to be the number one priority of company executives when considering business travel. Source: Hotel Marketing Europe business travel grew faster than expected in 2015, says Amex