Major Shift in Hospitality Industry: Emphasis on Direct Booking Channels Post-DMA Regulation
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Major Shift in Hospitality Industry: Emphasis on Direct Booking Channels Post-DMA Regulation

The European Economic Area’s hospitality landscape is experiencing a groundbreaking transformation thanks to the recent changes in regulations brought about by the Digital Markets Act (DMA). In response, Booking.com has announced a major update to its contracts with partners in this region, eliminating parity clauses. This pivotal change means that hotels and other establishments can…

IDeaS Now Available on the Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform (OHIP)
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IDeaS Now Available on the Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform (OHIP)

London —June 20 2024— IDeaS, a SAS company and provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, today announced that it has integrated with the Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform (OHIP). The partnership seamlessly connects RMS solutions, including IDeaS G3 RMS, with Oracle’s OPERA Cloud platform, accessible through both OHIP and the Oracle Cloud Marketplace –…

People want to make seamless travel payments, but can we keep up?

People want to make seamless travel payments, but can we keep up?

The world of travel payments is tough, with high expectations from consumers and complex transaction requirements for B2Bs Travel bookings are back. Online sales are expected to account for 76% of total revenue in the travel and tourism sector by 2028, by which time, revenue is set to reach £746.4bn (Statista). The mobile travel booking…

New Hospitality Survey From Mews Unveils Future Travel Trends, Use Of Technology
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New Hospitality Survey From Mews Unveils Future Travel Trends, Use Of Technology

Is the “hush workcation” the new vacation trend? Nearly a third of Americans admitted they’ve worked remotely on vacation without telling their bosses. The poll of 2,000 – split evenly among travelers and hotel workers – found 52% of employed Americans would use their vacation travels as a chance to work remotely and 29% have…

Passalacqua on Lake Como becomes one of the world’s first early adopters of wifi 7 – Business Traveller
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Passalacqua on Lake Como becomes one of the world’s first early adopters of wifi 7 – Business Traveller

CommScope, a global leader in network connecticity, has partnered with Passalacqua, a boutique hotel in Lake Como, Italy, that was recently named “World’s Best Hotel” by the World’s 50 Best organisation, to bring wifi 7 connectivity to the property. CommScope, a global leader in network connectivity, prides itself on being at the forefront of the…

Hotels Need to Focus on Talent and Tech in 2024

Hotels Need to Focus on Talent and Tech in 2024

Revenue leadership at Frasers Hospitality Pte Ltd believes that technology spend will increase in 2024, with tech infrastructure, cybersecurity, integration, and AI solutions being at the top of the priority list, according to Sheran Loh, Vice President, Revenue Management (Corporate), Frasers Hospitality. She also predicts talent continuity will remain one of the key challenges for…

How IoT is Helping the Hospitality Industry Evolve

How IoT is Helping the Hospitality Industry Evolve

IoT technologies offer numerous benefits to the hospitality industry. They enable personalised guest experiences through smart room features like automated temperature control, lighting, and entertainment systems. IoT devices can also streamline operations by monitoring energy usage, predicting maintenance needs, and optimising inventory management. Furthermore, IoT enhances guest safety and security through smart locks and surveillance…

Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ selects Mews as a preferred PMS partner
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Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ selects Mews as a preferred PMS partner

Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, is now a preferred PMS partner for Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ (SLH). SLH is a collection of over 560 luxury boutique hotels spanning 90 countries around the globe. Although the collection is bound together by a shared spirit and high service standards, each property provides a unique, intimate…

The future of tech in hospitality
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The future of tech in hospitality

In prehistoric times, our technology was limited to tools made of stone and bone. In the 21st century, we live in an era of technological innovation that is changing almost every aspect of our lives, from communication and education to recreation and entertainment. Technology continues to evolve and in the hospitality industry we have seen…

Mews Acquires US-based Frontdesk Anywhere
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Mews Acquires US-based Frontdesk Anywhere

Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, today announced its acquisition of Frontdesk Anywhere, the San-Francisco-headquartered cloud hotel management software. The acquisition, which was managed by Mews Ventures to accelerate transformation in the hospitality industry, is the third acquisition in North America in just under a year. It represents further investment into the region as Mews continues…