Maximizing your TikTok Campaign Potential
ICYMI: TikTok has been reinstated for the time being, and if you haven’t tested TikTok advertising for your property, now’s your chance. TikTok is a playground for creativity and connection. With millions of active users and endless opportunities, it’s the ultimate space for advertisers to think outside the box and make a real impact. Learn […]
Top 10 Hospitality Trends: What Shaped 2024 and What To Expect in 2025
The beginning of a new year always presents the perfect opportunity to debate which trends faded and which came to fruition over the course of the past year, while looking ahead to identify new ones that are underfoot. This reflection is all the more relevant given that the hospitality industry is highly dynamic, as it […]
Types of AI as the glue for the hotel wellness guest and staff end user journey
It’s inevitable that modern advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation will impact the hotel industry. While much has been rightfully said about use cases like machine learning (ML) impacting personalized guest offers or microsegmentation and generative AI (genAI) helping with contextual marketing or summarization for staff, for this focused article let’s shift gears from […]
IHG acquires Ruby Hotels for €110.5 million
Reading Time: 2 minutes EU: Hospitality group IHG has acquired the urban lifestyle Ruby Hotels brand for an initial sum of around €110.5 million. The deal consists of an upfront payment of €109.9 million, paid on completion of the transaction, as well as a fixed deferred payment of €600,000 when approximately half of Ruby’s hotels […]
innQuest Welcomes Steven Berger as New Managing Director to Drive Innovation and Growth
innQuest, a global leader in hospitality management software, is proud to announce the appointment of Steven Berger as its new Managing Director. With an extensive background in international business development and strategic planning, Berger is set to drive innQuest’s continued growth and innovation while ensuring that customer success remains a top priority. A Proven Leader […]
The Benefits of American Hotel Lodging Certifications
What are the benefits of American hotel lodging certifications for professionals in the hospitality industry? First, I’d like to congratulate the new president of AHLA, Rosanna Maietta. Her leadership marks an exciting chapter for the organization, and I look forward to working to support Rosanna and the association in continuing to advance the hospitality industry. […]
MONSOON AND MOHOR KUTIR
The monsoon season in Santiniketan, West Bengal, transforms this culturally rich town into a picturesque landscape filled with lush greenery, vibrant flora, and the soothing sound of raindrops. Known for its historical significance and artistic heritage, Santiniketan offers a serene escape for those looking to enjoy a refreshing vacation. One of the best places to […]
InterContinental Hotels Group Acquires Ruby for €110.5m, Eyes Global Expansion
Ruby Louise Hotel & Bar, Frankfurt, Germany – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) has acquired the Ruby brand from Ruby SARL, marking its 20th brand. IHG is set to expand Ruby, a premium urban lifestyle brand, worldwide. InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (IHG) has announced the acquisition of the Ruby […]
2024 Equity & Advocacy Team Impact Report
In 2022, GCommerce produced a company survey to gather team member insights onits Cultural Pillars. While the primary goal was to evaluate which pillars needed to beupdated in a post-pandemic world, GCommerce also found that many team membersrequested more education and discussion around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Survey respondents were proud of the company efforts […]
Hotelogix implements e-invoicing for hotels in Malaysia
Singapore – Hotelogix, a globally leading cloud-based hospitality technology provider, has implemented e-invoicing for hotels operating in Malaysia. With this, hospitality entities in Malaysia using Hotelogix Hotel Property Management System (Hotel PMS) can automate the whole process—generating e-invoices directly from the system to get them verified through the Malaysian tax authority’s website. Most importantly, it […]