LVMH expands hotel offering into Sardinia, more airlines are cancelling flights to Israel and more...

LVMH expands hotel offering into Sardinia
Wednesday, 7th August 2024

Hotel Pitrizza will become Cheval Blanc Pitrizza in 2026 after LVMH signed a management contract to take over the storied Sardinian property.

This will be the first property on a Mediterranean island for LVMH Hotel Management. Hotel Pitrizza will form part of the group’s Cheval Blanc brand >>

More airlines are cancelling flights to Israel
7 Aug 2024 : Airlines are canceling services to Israel due to fears of instability following Israel’s killing of political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran (THR) just hours after an Israeli strike on the Lebanese capital Beirut (BEY), killing a senior Hezbollah leader >>

The European Union AI Act enters into force
7 Aug 2024 : On 1 August, the EU AI Act took effect, aiming to promote responsible AI development and deployment in the EU >>

Andaz Jakarta Sudirman is set to debut in 2028 in one of Jakarta’s tallest buildings
7 Aug 2024 : Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with PT Central Sudirman Development, for the first Andaz hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia >>

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An Epic Duel: RMS vs. Revenue Managers… Who Will Come Out on Top?
Wednesday, 7th August 2024

One area in which many hoteliers worry about this science fiction scenario becoming reality is in revenue management.

Today, every article and industry expert seems to be recommending that hotels implement a revenue management system (RMS) to 'revolutionize their pricing' and claiming 'it’s the only way for hoteliers to remain competitive in today’s online marketplace' >>

Navigating the Complex World of Conversational AI – Part 3
Recently, we explored how conversational AI, particularly Annette the Virtual Agent™, enhances guest experiences by understanding complex requests, personalizing interactions, and providing multilingual support >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of August 06, 2024
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