TODAY: Hotel offers guests self-parking slippers, big Tiny wants to build eco-friendly ‘caravan’ network, another breach at Sabre's SynXis CRS and the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection.

Hotel offers guests self-parking slippers
Tuesday, 30th January 2018

Combining the ultimate in traditional hospitality with Nissan's autonomous driving technology, one Japanese inn is treating guests to some unusual amenities: self-parking slippers, tables and floor cushions >>

Now you can share your land – Big Tiny wants to build eco-friendly ‘caravan’ network
30 Jan 2018 : It isn’t easy to ignore the impact of private accommodation on hospitality over the past two years, alternative accommodation has soared, with traditional hotels (both international brands and boutique) finding themselves on the back foot >>

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection celebrates milestone
30 Jan 2018 : In accordance with longstanding maritime tradition, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection recently celebrated the milestone keel laying of its inaugural yacht at the Hijos De J Barreras Shipyard in Vigo, Spain >>

Another breach at Sabre's SynXis CRS
29 Jan 2018 : Sabre Statement: Sabre works with our customers to be mutually diligent about security and, as a result of that close partnership, Sabre Hospitality Solutions observed a pattern of activity that, after further investigation, led us to believe an unauthorized party initially obtained access to certain hotel user credentials that are managed and maintained by our hotel customers for purposes of accessing the SynXis Central Reservation System (SynXis) >>

Strong finish punctuates positive year of profit growth for hotels in Europe
30 Jan 2018 : Hotels in Europe recorded a 7% increase in profit per room in December, which concluded a positive year of performance for hotels in the region >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Top 5 Things You Need to Know Now in Hotel Digital Marketing
Tuesday, 30th January 2018

As we embark on a new year, it’s important to keep your digital strategy fresh and optimize your digital marketing efforts based on the latest changes and trends in the digital space. Read on to learn the top five things you need to know now in hotel digital marketing and stay informed >>

How Live Chat Can Improve The Guest Experience
If you were around before the internet became a modern god and absolutely vital for any home and business, you can probably still remember what sending out a letter was like. Oh, the time that you spent writing it, how long it took for it to get to the destination, how many days passed before getting a reply - Doesn’t that just sound so, old and far away? Luckily, the old ways are far behind us >>