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VIDEO: CheKin - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2020
Interview / Technology
VIDEO: CheKin - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2020
By PhocusWire | November 20, 2020
CheKin's allows companies to earn money and save time when guests complete the registration process by themselves in an automatic, digital and contactless way. Read More
Oracle buys hotel product upsell specialist Nor1
News / Technology
Oracle buys hotel product upsell specialist Nor1
By Kevin May | November 19, 2020
The company gives hotels the ability to analyze guest behavior patterns and upsell offers in a property at various points in their purchase journey and once they have booked in Read More
Unboxing revenue management, from revenue systems to revenue strategy
Opinion / Distribution
Unboxing revenue management, from revenue systems to revenue strategy
By Sharad Kapur | November 13, 2020
It's time for hotel companies to build revenue management infrastructures around their operations that also reflect their strategy. Read More
VIDEO: Why payments are critical to travel's recovery
News / Technology
VIDEO: Why payments are critical to travel's recovery
By Jill Menze | October 27, 2020
At Phocuswright Europe, a panel of payments experts examined how payments will be key to success in a post-COVID world. Read More
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News / Technology
How COVID exposed flaws in antiquated hospitality payment systems
By Mitra Sorrells | October 19, 2020
Travel payments veteran and XanderPay CEO Mike Carlo says one solution for the hospitality industry is a centralized payment system for large brands. Read More
Imagine there’s no COVID-19 slamming the travel industry - it isn’t hard to do
Opinion / Technology
Imagine there’s no COVID-19 slamming the travel industry - it isn’t hard to do
By Gavin Smith - Element | October 12, 2020
There are four key areas to focus on as the travel industry navigates its way through this mid-pandemic period: revenue, organization, operations and technology. Read More
For hotels, COVID-19 has created an operational "perfect storm"
Opinion / Distribution
For hotels, COVID-19 has created an operational "perfect storm"
By Katherine Grass - Optii | October 2, 2020
On top of the basic need to have the right amount of staff in place for a highly unpredictable amount and type of guests, hotels also have to process systemic change in the way their operations run to... Read More
Breaking out of the silo: How hotels can redefine commercial success
Opinion / Distribution
Breaking out of the silo: How hotels can redefine commercial success
By Mike Chuma - IDeaS Revenue Solutions | September 11, 2020
In the era of COVID, revenue management is being remade again by an unprecedented level of uncertainty and the redefinition of guest value. Read More
Pricing principles to help hotels maximize revenue during COVID-19
Opinion / Distribution
Pricing principles to help hotels maximize revenue during COVID-19
By Vikram Singh | August 31, 2020
Hotels need a "back-to-basics" approach to pricing management, with a focus on facts not feelings. Read More
Does your hotel need a commercial strategist?
Opinion / Online
Does your hotel need a commercial strategist?
By Sharad Kapur | August 20, 2020
Here's why hotels should consider a "commercial strategist" role as the lead-in position for all commercial operations. Read More
The real cost of issuing an interline ticket
From Our Partners / Distribution
The real cost of issuing an interline ticket
By Gaurav Agarwal | August 3, 2020
As airlines take measured steps towards recovery in a post-COVID world, the aviation industry faces a stark new reality. A reality that includes smaller networks, reduced frequencies and... Read More
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News / Technology
Touchless tech: How hotels are preparing for a post-COVID guest experience
By Mitra Sorrells | July 28, 2020
Contactless technology solutions are now a top priority for hoteliers are around the world. Read More
How one startup used the downtime to improve life for travel buyers and suppliers
News / Startups
How one startup used the downtime to improve life for travel buyers and suppliers
By Linda Fox | June 29, 2020
The team at vintage car tour company Nowaday has spent the downtime created by COVID-19 to build an online workplace for travel buyers and suppliers. Read More
Consider what happens after the crisis is over (and use it to your advantage)
Opinion / Technology
Consider what happens after the crisis is over (and use it to your advantage)
By Gavin Smith - Element | May 25, 2020
How you can make the business and your people work better, because when this situation is over, and it will be over, people will start travelling again.  Read More
How smart financial forecasting can protect hotel asset value
Opinion / Online
How smart financial forecasting can protect hotel asset value
By Sanjay Nagalia - IDeaS | May 4, 2020
When forecasts are inaccurate, bad decisions result. When forecasts are realistic and comprehensive, they help protect asset value until revenues start flowing again. Read More
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