Maximizing RevPAR: The Ultimate Key for Hotel Owners to Reach 100% Occupancy
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May 23, 2025
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Hotel POS Software in 2025: Why Smart Hoteliers Choose Hotelogix
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Zaxbys cofounder invests in Georgia-based Maepole concept
🍱 Tony Townley, who sold his Zaxbys stake in 2020, invests in Maepole, a Georgia-based restaurant concept with three locations. Founded in 2018 by chef Peter Dale, Maepole offers customizable, fresh, healthy meals aimed at millennials and Gen Z. Current locations are in Athens and Atlanta, seating 40-50 in 2,800-3,000 sq. ft. spaces. Maepole plans regional expansion in 2024 and potential franchising by 2026, with menu changes reflecting seasonal produce.
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New on the menu: Tuna Wellington and rabbit arancini
🍴 Bret Thorn, senior food & beverage editor at Nation’s Restaurant News since 1999, covers U.S. food trends and guides F&B coverage. Formerly, he was a New York Sun columnist (2005-2008) and Asia Times sub-editor (1995-1997). A Tufts University history graduate with studies in China and France, he won the 2006 Jesse H. Neal Award and led IFEC in 2005. Thorn lives in Brooklyn, NY and has contributed to Oxford food encyclopedias.
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Wyndham CEO Highlights Past Success During Downturns Amid Economic Uncertainty
📈 Economic uncertainty looms, but Wyndham Hotels & Resorts reported a 13% increase in global hotel openings and 181 development contracts in Q1. At the Wyndham Global Conference in Las Vegas, CEO Geoff Ballotti highlighted initiatives to mitigate tariff impacts through onshoring and cost-sharing with suppliers. Echo Suites, with 275 contracts and 16 projects underway, exemplifies growth. Despite recession concerns, Wyndham's historic performance during downturns boosts optimism. Labor costs, notably in Texas, have decreased, enhancing construction viability.
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Unified Customer Interactions: The Power of Real-Time AI Analysis
💻 Hospitality professionals leverage AI to enhance guest experiences. AI systems track interactions, maintaining context across time and channels, allowing staff to offer personalized service without guests repeating requests. AI predicts and addresses issues like late check-ins or tech glitches, improving problem-solving efficiency. Proactive interventions, like tech fixes or digital vouchers, enhance guest satisfaction. In this high-expectation industry, AI empowers staff to deliver seamless service, fostering trust and loyalty.
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How are coliving and coworking redefining hospitality? – Part 2
🏠 France, 2017: The coliving market took shape, exploding in 2019-2020. By 2023, coliving beds increased by 70%, totaling over 14,000, with nearly half in Paris. Though still niche at 0.2% of the rental market, it's growing fast. Globally, it's a $15 billion market in 2024, growing at 7.5% annually. Europe ranks third (20%) after Asia-Pacific (40%) and North America (35%). In France, 8,300 sites are projected by 2024, with €430 million invested in 2023.
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Series by Marriott™ : Marriott’s new regional collection brand
🏨 Marriott International has launched "Series by Marriott™," a new midscale and upscale lodging brand, in partnership with Concept Hospitality Private Limited (CHPL) in India. The brand will integrate CHPL's 84 existing and 31 upcoming properties, marking Marriott's strategic expansion into India. This brand aims to cater to value-conscious travelers, providing basic amenities and maintaining regional hotel identities, while leveraging Marriott's global standards and loyalty program. Marriott plans further expansion into regions like the US, Caribbean, and Europe.
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Profitroom and IDeaS team up to bring industry-leading revenue optimisation to UK hotel and pub groups
💸 Profitroom partners with IDeaS, launching integration on May 19th for UK users. Hoteliers gain access to IDeaS' AI-powered tools for revenue forecasting and optimization. This collaboration democratizes advanced revenue management for hotel and pub groups of all sizes, enhancing profitability and efficiency. Michael McCartan and Patryk Luszcz emphasize improving competitiveness and simplifying operations. This initiative supports independent operators amid challenges like National Insurance hikes and employment law changes, focusing on delivering excellent guest experiences.
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Essendi: The completion of a successful refinancing journey
💰 Essendi, 2024: successfully refinanced €2.2 billion in Senior and PGE Facilities with €550M in senior secured floating rate notes (2032), €400M in fixed rate notes (2030), and €300M in fixed rate notes (2032). New facilities include €550M term loans and €400M revolving credit. Purpose: improve liquidity, reduce debt costs, and support growth. Transition from AccorInvest with 500 hotels, 20,000 employees in 22 countries. ESG goals supported by BNP Paribas, Natixis, and Crédit Agricole CIB.
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