In this week’s Hospitality techtalk Simon spoke with Rufino Pérez - Chief Operations Officer at NH Hotel Group with over 350 hotels spread across 28 countries in Europe, America and Africa. In this episode, Rufino reveals some of the secrets behind their success: - Creating infinite price points to grow revenue - Developing and successfully implementing a practical growth plan - Leveraging new technologies such as machine learning, AI and more - Re-opening strategy post-pandemic - Trends in hotel guests’ behaviour and how to adapt to it Enjoy the conversation. And if you do, feel free to subs ..read more

In this week’s Hospitality techtalk Simon invited Jan Ekström, Director of Product Strategy at Hoist Group. Jan is an experienced hotelier who has launched and operated several hotels in his career. In this episode, he shares his insights on: - Some of the key factors that drive guest satisfaction. - Why a clean room and fast check-in are so important? - How digitizing a hotel’s task management improves efficiency? And more Sit back, relax and enjoy this week’s episode. And don’t forget - We publish an episode every week. So, if you want to stay informed, subscribe today! Visit www.hoistg ..read more

In this week’s Hospitality techtalk Simon speak to Ben Morley, Managing Director at True Students – a student accommodation specialist operating and owning 5,000 beds in the United Kingdom. Ben shares with Simon his deep knowledge, vast experience and passion for student accommodation, discussing: - How technology is now the No. 1 factor influencing choice of accommodation among the digital natives - How to create a “get-together” spirit in the pandemic world? and - Is a typical student really that much different from today’s typical hotel guest? Enjoy this podcast and share your views. We w ..read more

Due to Simon’s short absence, in this week’s episode Khristina Quigley, Key Account Director for Hoist Group, talks to Jonathon Liu from glh Hotels about the relevance of mobile technology for hotels. Jonathon who leads Marketing and Revenue Strategy for a collection of 18 luxury to mid-scale hotels across London, shares his views on: - Use cases of mobile tech around the hotel - The value it brings to guests, the hotel, and the wider world - How its small savings scale up really quickly Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do, remember to subscribe to our podcast. Learn more: www.hoistgroup.c ..read more

This week Simon speaks to the newest member of the Hoist Group family, Khristina Quigley, a Key Account Director who will nurture our relationship with Best Western. During this session Simon and Khristina discuss: - Digital transformation for hotels and its importance in today’s hospitality landscape - How to use the pre-opening time and plan ahead for the recovery period; and - Tons of valuable tips for your hotel that will boost your hotels brand, online presence as well as securing your revenues Sit back, relax and enjoy! And don’t forget to subscribe to our channel to get weekly updates ..read more

Simon goes way back with some of our colleagues. No difference is with our latest guest. Meet Bob Durie who joined Simon’s sales team over 10 years ago and currently fulfils the role of Managing Director for UK & Benelux region at Hoist Group. In this episode Simon and Bob discuss: - How UK & Benelux became the biggest business unit of Hoist Group - Can pandemic situation help with deployments to the hospitality industry - And what green shoots of recovery can be seen in the region Subscribe and be the first to hear the latest episode of Hospitality techtalk! Visit our website to le ..read more

A health freak and a successful woman who has climbed the career ladder with grace and a smile – This is Annika Rydström – our Chief Operating Officer! In this episode, Simon speaks with this accomplished executive about: - The secret to her health and how she’s pulling the global staff with her - Her views on Digital Transformation in Hospitality - Developments in hotel technology To enjoy more such conversations, subscribe!  Visit our website: www.hoistgroup.com ..read more

In the latest episode of Hospitality techtalk, Simon I’Anson welcomes the newly appointed Managing Director for Hoist Group Ireland – Dean Thompson. Dean shares: - His plans for Hoist Group Ireland  - Key trends shaping in the country recently; and - How is the country preparing for the green shoots of the post-COVID world? Listen to their full conversation >> Visit our website: www.hoistgroup.com ..read more

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