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Upgrading hotel PMS to cloud – Look before you leap

eHotelier

Migrating your PMS to the cloud could be one of the best moves your hotel groups ever makes. But, like all major projects, you need to approach with caution. Here are some valuable advice to help you avoid the biggest pitfall of all: the loss of guest profile data.

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STAAH appoints Amanda Armstrong to its Board of Directors

STAAH

Amanda brings more than 20 years of experience leading sales across Xero, CCH Software and as Chief Revenue Officer at Vend. December 15th, 2022, Auckland : A leading cloud-based hospitality software provider, STAAH has announced Amanda Armstrong as an independent director to its Board of Directors effective 1st September 2022. Amanda joins STAAH to help guide the company’s vision and mission to become the technology partner of choice for hoteliers via its channel manager, website booking engine

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Outrigger reveals brand revitalization

Hotel Business

Celebrating 75 years of island hospitality, Outrigger Resorts & Hotels has revealed a comprehensive brand revitalization in alignment with its mission to be “The Premier Beach Resort Company in the World.” “Outrigger’s brand evolution was a project two years in the making; using qualitative and quantitative data, we leaned into our beach positioning and are focused on delivering a cohesive brand experience across all platforms,” said Sean Dee, EVP/chief commercial officer, Outrigger Ho

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How to Keep Step with Changing Perceptions of Sustainability

Amadeus Hospitality

Originally published by Travolution Scott Falconer, Executive Vice President, Media Solutions, Hospitality, Amadeus, explains how hotels and destinations can use data to respond to growing demand for more environmentally friendly trips This year has seen the travel industry rebound, with Amadeus’ business intelligence data revealing that worldwide hotel occupancy rates surged above pre-pandemic levels for the first time since 2019.

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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

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Radisson RED brings its buzz to Liverpool in iconic heritage building

eHotelier

The first Radisson RED hotel in the North of England has arrived in Liverpool. Located in a thoughtfully renovated Grade II-listed property that first opened as one of the original British railway hotels in the 1800s, Radisson RED Liverpool blends history, legacy, and eclectic design as it arrives in this lively city. The hotel is also a culinary destination thanks to its modern barbecue and robata grill restaurant, Stoke.

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HVMG adds The Darwin Hotel to portfolio

Hotel Business

Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG) has added The Darwin Hotel in Atlanta to its portfolio of third-party managed hotels across the U.S. HVMG oversaw the complete rebranding and renovation of the 111-room hotel. “The Darwin Hotel is a perfect complement to our growing number of independent, third-party operated hotels,” said Robert S. Cole, president/CEO, HVMG.

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SH Hotels & Resorts names Marco Selva EVP, operations

Hotel Business

SH Hotels & Resorts , a sustainable hotel brand management company that operates 1 Hotels, Treehouse Hotels and Baccarat Hotels & Resorts, has appointed Marco Selva to the role of EVP, operations. In this role, Selva leads all operations for the company’s current portfolio consisting of three brands and a total of 12 properties. He will also oversee operations for the pipeline of soon-to-open hotels, with 10 debuts expected over the next three-five years.

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Higher interest rates put the brakes on commercial property transaction activity

eHotelier

The office sector has reclaimed its status as Australia’s most traded commercial property asset class as higher interest rates put a brake on overall transaction activity in 2022.

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Remington promotes Jason Reader to EVP, operations

Hotel Business

Jason Reader , who joined Remington Hotels in 2021, has been promoted to EVP, operations. Drawing on knowledge gained from his previous role as SVP, operations, the veteran of more than 25 years in the industry will oversee all company operations and implement systems that support Remington’s overall goals for development and growth, according to the company.

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RKS Hotels Group streamlines accounting processes for its Alberta Canada Properties

eHotelier

Two RKS Hotels Group Ltd. properties in Alberta, Canada, will go live with PVNG by Aptech this month. The enterprise accounting solution will automate all general ledger, accounts payable, statistics, financials, and bank reconciliation processes in the cloud for the Four Points by Sheraton Edmonton South and the Travelodge by Wyndham Edmonton West hotels.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Choice names Sally Bartas chief talent and culture officer

Hotel Business

Choice Hotels International Inc. has appointed Sally Bartas to the position of chief talent and culture officer. In this newly created role, she reports directly to the company’s chief HR officer and works closely with leaders across the enterprise to strategically expand Choice’s talent programs and forward-thinking HR strategies, including workforce planning, succession planning and talent management and acquisition.

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Songtsam appoints celebrity chef Qisheng Su

eHotelier

Songtsam, an award-winning luxury boutique hotel collection and DMC located in the Tibet and Yunnan Provinces of China, announced the appointment of the renowned Celebrity Chef Qisheng Su, as Food and Beverage Consultant, bringing new inspiration to the culinary offerings of the Group’s properties. Chef Su has already curated a new menu for the recently opened Padma Pu’er Hotel in Yunnan, the first hotel of Songtsam’s new sub-brand, Padma.

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Ennismore Design Studio rebrands as AIME

Boutique Hotel News

Worldwide: AIME Studios, a team of 30 interior and graphic designers, has become the new creative entity under Ennismore. Since 2017, AIME (formerly Ennismore Design Studio) has worked across 12 brands and 22 properties, overseeing 2865 hotel rooms, 30 restaurants and bars and 17 meeting and event spaces. The team has helped to create brands such as Gleneagles, The Hoxton, SO/, TRIBE and Working From_.

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How to migrate your hotel data to a cloud PMS?

eHotelier

Latest White Paper details the risks of losing guest profile data during PMS upgrades, and how working with dailypoint™ can help avoid these and enable a smooth, low-hassle transfer.

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Don't Let AI Pass You By: The New Era of Personalized Sales Coaching & Development

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive

Are you curious about how artificial intelligence is reshaping sales coaching, learning, and development? Join Brendan Sweeney and Devyn Blume of Allego for an engaging new webinar exploring AI's transformative role in sales coaching and performance improvement! Brendan and Devyn will share actionable insights and strategies for integrating AI into coaching and development - ensuring personalized, effective, and scalable training!

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Uncommon Hospitality reveals Maine 2023 opening

Boutique Hotel News

US: Family-owned Uncommon Hospitality has announced its latest project, The Longfellow Hotel , will open in summer next year. Located across the road from the group’s Francis Hotel, The Longfellow is a five-storey boutique property designed by Post Company. It will feature 48 rooms including four suites, a cafe and bar, seafood restaurant, and a spa.

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Berlin hotel performance fell in November

eHotelier

Berlin’s hotel industry reported lower performance month over month, according to preliminary November 2022 data from STR.

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Shiva announces The BoTree opening in 2023

Boutique Hotel News

UK: The BoTree, opening in July 2023 , will join its sister properties Middle Eight and The Guardsman in London and become a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ Legend Collection. The BoTree will feature 199 rooms with 29 suites, two restaurants with one providing rooftop views, a live music club, a screening room and a fitness centre. Amsterdam-based designers Concrete have overseen the interiors of the Marylebone property.