As the world tunes in, Paris has transformed into an electric hub of once-in-a-lifetime activity as the 2024 Summer Olympics officially commence. This isn’t the first time Paris has hosted the games – but it’s been 100 years since patrons from around the globe last descended upon the French capital to watch the world’s best athletes go head-to-head.

Inflation has been inescapable during the past 12 months, and the hotel industry has been one of the worst affected sectors in the UK. Recent data has shown that the average price of a night in a hotel has gone up by as much as 12.1% in the past year, with further price rises predicted. Against the backdrop of the cost-of-living crisis, which is already squeezing consumers on all fronts, right now hotel managers are faced with the challenge of convincing people to book a stay at their hotel at an increased cost.

When guests check into a hotel or enjoy a meal at a restaurant, they expect more than just essential services—they seek an exceptional experience. From reservation to payment, an integrated payment system is crucial for meeting these expectations. Here’s why.

A robust sales distribution strategy is indispensable for hotels striving to maximise revenue and drive direct bookings. By leveraging a diverse array of channels, hotels can amplify their visibility, target high-value guests, mitigate the impact of seasonality, and foster direct booking growth.

Sabre Hospitality, a division of Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), today announced the renewal of its long-term agreement with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchisor with more hotels than any other company in the world. Under this renewed agreement, Wyndham will continue to utilize Sabre's cloud based SynXis Central Reservation System (CRS) to manage its operations, reaffirming Sabre Hospitality as their exclusive global central reservation system provider for nearly two decades.

The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas and Amadeus, together with the Culinary Union are pleased to announce a first-of-its-kind partnership between the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas and Amadeus to support the continued post-pandemic recovery of the hotel industry and to connect hospitality workers with good union jobs and on-the-job training. The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas will add Amadeus’ HotSOS Housekeeping software solution to its training curriculum to provide job training to youth, adults, and displaced workers. This new partnership is the result of work by researchers from five universities who study the implementation of technology in the hospitality field and will assist in evaluating and modifying the training over the next year to improve its effectiveness.

Cloudbeds, a global leader in hospitality management software, has become the first property management system to provide hoteliers with a native and hospitality-specific business intelligence (BI) solution.

I recently heard an interesting metaphor about a specific hotel accounting system feature: Having a dashboard moves you from driving with your eyes in the rearview mirror to facing forward.

Shiji proudly announces the successful implementation of a WeChat booking engine for S Hotels & Resorts’ SAii hotel brand, marking a significant leap forward in guest convenience and accessibility. S Hotels & Resorts is a fast-growing luxury hotel group managing 38 hotels across several desirable global tourism destinations, from Fiji to the UK. Recognizing the growing importance of the Chinese market and the preferences of its tech-savvy travelers, the S Hotels & Resorts team sought a solution that would seamlessly integrate with popular Chinese social media platforms for their SAii hotel portfolio. Powered by Shiji Distribution Solutions, The WeChat Booking Engine provides a user-friendly interface that simplifies the booking process, offering convenience and efficiency like before.

As you may already know, Google Hotel Ads with the Pay Per Stay (PPS) bidding model ends on October 31, 2024.