Some people love them, others detest even the thought of them, but whichever side of the fence you sit on, there can be no denying that communal spaces are gaining in both popularity and profitability.
No lives have been lost in the battle for bookings (that we are aware of), but the battlefield is scattered with the crumbling remains of properties that failed in their efforts to avoid paying commissions to the likes of Expedia and...
Cape Town, South Africa: Hospitality professionals and technology providers from across the continent came together at the fourth annual THINC Africa conference in Cape Town on Friday, 15 November, to discuss and explore the exciting...
And that’s a wrap! The 40th World Travel Market trade show has come to a close in London, leaving scores of enlightened hoteliers and service providers in its wake.
Gone are the days of pen and paper review cards, manually entering guest data and an entire IT team on-hand to deal with any technical PMS issues (well, those days are disappearing quickly at any rate). But even as modern hospitality...
A glowing review is always great, but when accompanied by a perfect picture that captures the essence of what you offer, it’s practically gold. While accommodation providers offer an experience that is, at its heart, made up of the idea of...
Over the last few months, and especially the past few weeks, sustainability and saving our planet has been a huge focus worldwide. We have seen Greta Thunberg talking to UN leaders and no matter what you think about her, it’s clear she has...
In a world where accolades are handed out like candy at a supermarket, it would be easy to think that awards mean little. But every now and then an award comes along that really means something, and I’ve found those to be the ones based on...
Retail and hospitality have always been related - from the compulsory curio shops on modern cruise ships to the bazaars and flea markets that spring up wherever and whenever there are tourists to trap.
Life in the hospitality industry can be chaotic at the best of times, which is why it’s so important to work with technology that streamlines and simplifies your daily operations. As such, GuestRevu and RoomRaccoon are delighted to...