Hotel tech companies join forces for a globetrotting adventure of innovation, connection, and industry transformation Boca Raton, Florida - 24 April 2024: The Cendyn World Tour kicked off in New York City, Tuesday 23rd April, as part of a ten-date globetrotting adventure of innovation, connection, and industry transformation with leading technology partners.   In partnership with Google, SiteMinder, Tripadvisor, Infor, Shiji, Mews, and Oracle, the Cendyn World Tour 2024 aims to empower hoteliers with data, resources, and the latest trends from across the hospitality industry ..read more

Our expert panel featuring Will Plummer (CEO, Trust My Group), Claire Steiner (UK Director, Global Travel and Tourism Partnership), and James Clarke (General Manager, Travelzoo UK). In this episode we’ll tackle: Latest industry developments: Spain’s traveller numbers, Dynamic pricing and loyalty schemes A look into Travel Payments and how this is adapting for consumers and businesses, we have a special mini-panel with: Maggie Bazemore, Knowledge Management Director | Mr & Mrs Smith James Lemon, GTM | Global Industry Lead - Travel & Leisure - Stripe Peter Gerstle, Business So ..read more

Google Search Ads integrates with Cendyn Digital Marketing Platform, offering hoteliers a unified multi-channel advertising solution to boost direct bookings and revenue. Boca Raton, Florida - 16 April 2024: Cendyn, a global integrated hotel technology and services company, has announced the integration of its popular Digital Marketing Platform (DMP) with Google Search Ads.   The integration enables hoteliers to streamline their advertising efforts, accessing Google Ads’ full range of functionality - including keyword research, optimization, geo-targeting, audience segmentation, a ..read more

Hotel partners of hospitality technology company Journey increased their average order value by 10.3% in Q1 2024 Cheltenham, UK - 15 April 2024: Seamless digital transactions available at all hours, paired with the desire for memorable in-person interactions and experiences, has seen hotels boost the value of their online bookings, according to Journey.   Providing guests with an all-in-one digital retail booking experience has led to Journey’s hotel clients increasing their average order value by 10.33% in Q1 2024, compared to the same time last year.   By facilitating easy ..read more

In the latest episode of Hoteliers' Voice, we had the pleasure of engaging in an insightful conversation with Mustafa Gokcen, the Head of Information Technology at the Cheval Collection. Our discussion offered a deep dive into the brand's innovative approach to luxury apartment management across London, Edinburgh, and Dubai, and how they are setting new standards in the hospitality industry through technology and sustainability. Mustafa Gokcen shared with us the unique business model of the Cheval Collection, which stands out for its ownership and management of luxury apartments. This mode ..read more

Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen to more episodes of the hospitality industry podcast Travel Market Life and subscribe for the latest news at http://travelmarket.life/ Follow us on LinkedIn for more thought-provoking content: https://www.linkedin.com/company/travel-market-life/Do you have a story to share about technology, digitalisation or culture changes within the hospitality and travel industry? We'd love to hear what your company is doing and the impact it is having. Please contact us through http://travelmarket.life/ Programme Notes This episode has been automat ..read more

Navigating the Future of Hospitality: Insights from Industry Leaders In our April 2024 edition, we had the pleasure of hosting a panel of experts who shared their invaluable insights on the pressing issues facing our industry today. From sustainability to marketing strategies and the digital transformation of hotels, we covered it all. Let's dive into the key takeaways from this enlightening discussion. Embracing Sustainability: More Than Just a Buzzword Sustainability is no longer a concept; it's a critical component of modern hospitality. Jonny Siberry from Sarova Hotel Group shed ligh ..read more

In the latest episode of the Travel Market Life podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting an insightful interview with Diogo Vieira, the Head of Commercial at Clink Hostels. We explored the evolution of the hostel market and Vieira's personal journey within the travel and hospitality industry. Clink Hostels has become a significant player in the European hostel scene, known for their innovative approach and community spirit. Their origins are in London, and they have since expanded across Europe, inspired by the vision of two sisters who sought to create the ultimate hostel experience based on ..read more

New research from Journey reveals spa trends including cheapest and busiest days for spa breaks and treatments Cheltenham, UK - 19 March 2024: Spa goers can find the best value for money by enjoying a treatment or spa break on Thursdays, saving around 13% on peak weekend days, finds research conducted by hospitality technology company, Journey. Saturdays remain the busiest and most expensive day for spa visits.   The report also revealed consumers are booking closer to their spa breaks than the previous year, suggesting that while people are watching their spending, when they have f ..read more

Welcome to the Travel Monthly Review Show - March 2024 edition. In this episode we tackle: Some industry news including Late’s pricing, Agent debt and industry associations Spring Budget UK - The UK Government announced a range of measures to keep Britain financially fluid…we’ll analyse what they mean to the industry In our monthly feature - we’re joined by Joss Croft, CEO of UKInbound, to look at trends of the international traveller market to the UK Plus - we cannot end the show without our Quick Quiz  Featuring Will Plummer (CEO, Trust My Group), Claire Steiner (UK Director, Global ..read more