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Beyond RevPAR: Judi Blakeburn (CCO) at Another Place & Watergate Bay on a Guest-Centric Revenue Revolution

Hotel Speak

I was fortunate enough to come and work with Will and Henry Ashworth at Watergate Bay , as they were working to develop a lifestyle brand; probably the first lifestyle hotel for Cornwall at the time. Judi: We budget for ancillary revenue to be 40% of overall revenue, and I only see that growing as we continue to develop our guest experience.

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SURVEY: 70% of American Travelers Want to Skip the Front Desk

Hospitality Tech

Whether by phone, text, email, or chat, VAIA speaks with a warm, empathetic and conversational tone that reflects the property’s brand voice. Show More X This ad will auto-close in 10 seconds Stay Connected Get the Newsletter Get news highlights delivered directly to your e-mail inbox.

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TakeUp Launches “Why This Rate” Feature to Deliver Pricing Transparency for Independent Hotels

Hospitality Tech

“Why This Rate” puts an end to that and allows independent hoteliers to compete with larger hotel brands. HCN offers similar opportunities via its programmatic ad platform for brands wishing to connect with affluent traveling consumers who spend up to 3.5 waking hours in the hotel room. waking hours in the hotel room.

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HITEC 2025: Infor, Plusgrade Integration Creates Upsell Opportunities for Hotels

Hospitality Tech

This collaboration enables hotels using Infor HMS to drive incremental revenue and elevate guest personalization by seamlessly integrating Plusgrade’s proven upsell technology into the core guest journey. “Together, we’re bringing ancillary revenue into the digital core of hotel operations — where it belongs. Brands Yum!

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IRIS and Alliants Partner to Elevate Digital Hospitality Services

Hospitality Tech

By streamlining the guest journey and removing operational complexity for hotel teams, this partnership unlocks new levels of efficiency, personalisation, and brand loyalty in today’s digitally driven hospitality landscape. The joint solution from Alliant and IRIS is already delivering results in leading hotel properties.

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SynXis Concierge.AI Supercharges Direct Bookings and Guest Engagement with Generative AI

Hospitality Tech

Hotels can configure the solution at the chain, brand, or property level for brand consistency and control. Managed through a single unified inbox, hotels can streamline communications, ensure a consistent brand voice, and gain insights into guest sentiment and trends. “A year ago, we announced that SynXis Concierge.AI

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In times of uncertainty, hotels have a reason to lean in

SiteMinder

The travel and hospitality sector, in particular, has recalibrated its outlook for the year, with some global hotel brands lowering their RevPAR guidance as they navigate the current climate with a mix of caution and quiet confidence. Herein lies the case for revenue managers to work more closely with hotel operations.

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