HotStats: Profit Growth Continues for U.S. Hotels
Any concern over a weakening U.S. economy has not yet infiltrated U.S. hotel industry profits. GOPPAR increased 1.4 percent year-over year in August, matching...
IDeaS’ Ravi Mehrotra on the Realities of Data in the Revenue Management Space
IDeaS Revenue Solutions has been a cutting-edge presence in the hotel technology space now for 30 years. Its founder, president, and chief scientist Ravi...
Three Insights on How Data Is Changing the Relationship Between Travelers and Hotels
Guest connectivity goes beyond network strength and the fastest WiFi connection. Technology is also allowing hotels to interact with guests on a more personal...
How AI Is Changing the Way Front Desk and Reservation Agents Work
According to April Weatherly, director of telephony optimization and analytics for RLH Corporation, implementing the company’s BluIP artificial intelligence (AI) phone system required planning...
Marriott Responds To $124 Million Fine for Guest Data Breach
Marriott International announced that the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has communicated its intent to issue a $124 million fine (£99,200,396) against the company...
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