Leveraging seamless financial system integration is key to gaining a competitive edge in the market for hotel organizations and properties Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
DerbySoft Designated As Premier Connectivity Partner for 2024 from Booking.com
The Premier Connectivity Partner Award confirms that the DerbySoft Connectivity teams, including Client Managers, Engineers, Implementation Analysts, and many more around the globe, have demonstrated excellent performance across the board for Booking.com and their connections. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
For March Jeddah Hotel Room Rates Jumped During Formula One
Helped by the annual Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Jeddah's hotel industry reported performance growth across the metrics, according to March preliminary data from CoStar. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Eras Tour Led to March Records for Singapore Hotels
The host of six Taylor Swift concerts, Singapore's hotel industry posted its highest March average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) on record, according to preliminary data from CoStar. Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Successfully Fielding Legitimate Guest Complaints AND How To Stop The 'Full Refund Scammers'
Doug Kennedy’s Next Training Webcast & Complimentary Registration Now Open; Sponsored By Travel Outlook, Better Talent, and Track Hospitality Software Source: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
How Hotels Can Leverage Financial Integration to Boost Efficiency and Profitability
Within a hotel organization’s finance and accounting departments, the importance of system integration cannot be overstated. Ensuring that all elements of the tech stack complement each other’s capabilities not only streamlines critical property processes, but also enhances accuracy, transparency, and overall productivity.By Jill Wilder, President of Aptech Computer Systems - 4.10.2024 As the … [Read more...]
Athlete breaks record by rope climbing Eiffel Tower
Anouk Garnier, an obstacle course world champion, broke a record by climbing up to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower. The French athlete broke the men's and women's world record for rope climbing by pulling herself up to the second floor of the Eiffel Tower in just 18 minutes. Garnier completed the task in order to raise money for charity League Against Cancer after her mother was … [Read more...]
WATCH: Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr across the world
Updated: 10/04/2024 - 20:42 Muslims celebrate the end of the fasting period during the holy month of Ramadan. Muslims celebrate the end of the fasting period during the holy month of Ramadan. Eid al-Fitr is celebrated with prayers across the world as Ramadan ends. Worshippers in Qatar, Pakistan, Iran and … [Read more...]
Russian attack on Ukrainian village kills 14-year-old girl and two others
Rescuers recovered the bodies of two more victims from the site of Tuesday's strike in Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, bringing the total number of victims to three.One of the victims is a 13-year-old boy, the State Emergency Service said.On Tuesday, a Russian missile destroyed a two-story residential building in Kostiantynivka, killing three people and injuring three others.A Russian attack … [Read more...]
Muslim world celebrates Eid al-Fitr against backdrop of crisis in Gaza
Muslims across the world reflect on Gaza as they celebrate Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Celebrations marking the Eid al-Fitr were overshadowed by the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and Israel’s expected military offensive in Rafah city after six months of war. “We should not forget our brothers and sisters in Palestine,” imam Abdulrahman Musa said in … [Read more...]
135-Key Tapestry Collection by Hilton Opens in Sonoma Wine Country
Hotel Centro Sonoma Wine Country, Tapestry Collection by Hilton opened today and is now bookable through all Hilton and Hilton Honors channels. Suitable for fun-loving celebrations, playful meetings, romantic weddings, retreats, and outdoor recreation, Hotel Centro Sonoma provides an ideal space to gather in California's wine country. Perfectly positioned in the heart of California's wine country, … [Read more...]
‘My misery your paradise’: Canary Island residents say mass tourism is at breaking point
Activists say locals are being forced to sleep in their cars and even caves. Residents in the Canary Islands are planning protests and strikes in a backlash against overtourism.Campaigners say the unsustainable influx of visitors is ruining life in the holiday hotspot.One activist group on the island of Tenerife has planned a hunger strike over the construction of two new hotels.Others report … [Read more...]
Latest news bulletin | April 10th – Evening
Top News Stories Today Updated: 10/04/2024 - 18:14 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. ...More Source: euronews.com … [Read more...]
The art of deception: How the 'Ripley' series uses artworks to inform and misdirect
If you haven’t already indulged in a Netflix binge or a reasonably paced viewing of Netflix’s ‘Ripley’, feel free to put that at the top of your list. If you have, artworks play a crucial role in the series. Here’s how. I was nervous about Netflix’s new eight-part adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s 1955 psychological thriller, "The Talented Mr. Ripley".The slippery bugger at the centre of the … [Read more...]
Pro-invest Group Selects Oracle OPERA Cloud PMS to Standardize Operations Across Its Hotel Properties
With OPERA Cloud, Pro-invest will be able to support its ambitious growth trajectory and enhance its service delivery to better serve the evolving needs of its guests across every segment of the market.4.10.2024 Pro-invest Group, a leading private equity real estate asset manager and investment firm has selected Oracle OPERA Cloud Property Management System (PMS) to standardize … [Read more...]
Russia's second attempt to launch rocket from Far East aborted
National space agency Roscosmos said the launch attempt will be postponed for at least one day. Russia's second attempt to test-launch a new heavy-lift rocket from its Far Eastern space complex was aborted on Wednesday.The launch of the Angara-A5 rocket from the Vostochny spaceport was cancelled about two minutes before its planned time.State news agency RIA-Novosti said the cause was a … [Read more...]
European Parliament narrowly endorses EU migration reform, moving it closer to the finish line
The European Parliament has narrowly approved the wide-reaching reform of the European Union's migration and asylum policy. The move was preceded by uncertainty due to a growing chorus of dissent from the right and the left, which, despite gaining traction, failed to derail the momentous vote on Wednesday afternoon. "History made. We have delivered a robust legislative … [Read more...]
Spain to end golden visas for foreign real estate investors
Lawmakers hope closing the scheme will shut off an opening that critics say has allowed dirty money into the economy. Spain’s cabinet has approved measures to scrap the country's so-called golden visa scheme.It was introduced in 2013 in the wake of a housing market crash and euro currency crisis in a bid to revitalise the property sector and granted residency rights to wealthy foreigners who … [Read more...]
Sonesta Essential opens in Orlando
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has opened Sonesta Essential Orlando. The 100-room, upper-midscale hotel is located four miles from Orlando International Airport (MCO). The hotel is close to top local attractions including The Orlando Water Sports Complex, Orlando Convention Centers, SeaWorld Orlando and Universal Studios. “We are excited to announce the opening of the greater Orlando … [Read more...]
What does the ECHR’s landmark ruling mean for human rights and climate change?
Despite mixed results, experts say the trio of cases ruled on by the European Court of Human Rights could serve as a "blueprint" for future climate litigation. On Tuesday, Europe’s top human rights court ruled that Switzerland's failure to act on climate change was a human rights violation.The case was brought to the European Court of Human Rights by KlimaSeniorinnen (Swiss Elders for Climate … [Read more...]