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Tony Loeb

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Tony Loeb, un expert reconnu de l'industrie hôtelière et du marketing digital, a gravi les échelons de sa carrière, passant de webmaster à Directeur Technique puis co-fondateur de WIHP où il participe à la création Meta I/O. Il a ensuite lancé "Experience", le premier CRM hôtelier mondial, révolutionnant l'expérience client et aidant plus de 4500 hôtels. Actuellement, il innove avec 10minhotel.com, une plateforme et une base de connaissance pour hôteliers, combinant ses passions pour l'hôtellerie et le marketing. Le site propose également un podcast informatif, "10 min pour un hôtelier", démontrant l'engagement continu de Tony pour l'innovation dans l'industrie hôtelière.
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What Superapps Could Mean for the Future of Travel

🚀 AirAsia MOVE offers a comprehensive app for booking flights from over 700 airlines, 900,000 hotels, along with ride-hailing, dining, insurance, and shopping options. Saudia’s Travel Companion uses AI for personalized travel services and plans to add voice commands, digital payments, and e-SIM connectivity. For successful travel superapps, 60% of travel industry CXOs see potential in AI for product development, while only 18% see it for creating a superapp. Overcoming technology barriers, 81% of companies met or exceeded expectations with AI investments. Collaboration and high-quality data management are essential for innovation in the travel sector.
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Turning ‘Blue Monday’ Gold: Mastering Pricing Basics with Technology

📓 During the "Blue Monday" period around the third Monday of January, there is a surge in summer holiday bookings. A study of 840 hotels across 17 European cities showed hotels with adaptive pricing strategies earned 8.6% more revenue per available room. Over 28,000 hospitality businesses benefit from combining pricing basics with dynamic pricing, automation, and distribution management. Effective distribution strategies include using Online Travel Agencies for visibility and a Property Management System for rate and booking management. Avoiding pricing mistakes and using automated tools for data-driven decisions are key for year-round success.
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HTA Hires Joshua Beagrie as Consultant

🏛 HotelREZ, a hotel representation company, and Greengage, a sustainability solutions provider, partnered to offer ECOsmart certification to HotelREZ properties. ECOsmart, established in 2020, helps venues show commitment to sustainable practices with Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum levels based on criteria like carbon footprint and sustainable amenities. Greengage's CEO Andrew Perolls sees the partnership as making sustainable hospitality accessible in the UK and Europe. HotelREZ's CCO Daniel Simmons emphasizes the increasing bookings driven by sustainable travel demand. The certification will be integrated into HotelREZ’s platforms and visibly show hotels' sustainability efforts, like reducing single-use plastics and water recycling, to travellers and booking agents. HotelREZ itself is undergoing an ECOsmart audit to set an example.
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HotelREZ Helps Hotels Become Environmentally Sustainable With Greengage

🏕 HotelREZ, a hotel representation company, partnered with Greengage to offer ECOsmart certification to member properties, enhancing sustainability credentials in the hospitality industry. This international certification, introduced since 2020, categorizes properties into Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum levels based on their environmental practices, including carbon footprint and sustainable amenities. The partnership marks HotelREZ’s commitment to sustainable travel, providing support for hotels to appeal to eco-conscious consumers and corporate bookers. The certification is integrated into HotelREZ’s REZtoMarket and Cvent tools, showcasing hotels' sustainability on various platforms like GDS, REZMedia, and Best Loved Hotels. HotelREZ is also undergoing its own ECOsmart audit.
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How Independent Hotels are Relying on PMS Technology to Recoup ROI in 2025

🏨 Independent hoteliers face rising costs and high guest expectations in 2025. All-in-one Property Management Systems (PMS) enable efficient operations, reducing the need for multiple tech partnerships and integrations. These systems improve return on investment, streamline operations, and help manage data across departments, including embedded payment processing and loyalty programs. With the ability to share guest data and utilize revenue management tools, multi-property management becomes more efficient. Operators seek technology partners for seamless integration and customized support to quickly realize benefits and profitability.
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Beyond and Booking.com Announce Partnership

🏛 HotelREZ, a hotel representation company, partners with Greengage to offer ECOsmart certification to its member properties, demonstrating their commitment to sustainability. This certification, available since 2020, has Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum levels, including transparent criteria such as carbon footprint per night. The initiative positions HotelREZ at the forefront of the hospitality industry's environmental revolution, catering to the demand for sustainable accommodation. The ECOsmart certification is integrated into HotelREZ’s REZtoMarket content platform and will be visible on GDS platforms, REZMedia, and Best Loved Hotels. HotelREZ is also undergoing its own ECOsmart audit, showcasing its dedication to sustainable practice leadership.
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AiDEN Automotive Teams Up with Mavi to Make In-Car Ordering a Reality

🌱 HotelREZ, a hotel representation company, partners with Greengage for ECOsmart certification, aiding properties to showcase sustainable practices. ECOsmart, an international certification, offers Bronze to Platinum levels based on criteria like carbon footprint. It's integrated into HotelREZ's platforms and supports transparency for eco-conscious travelers. The partnership aims to make sustainable hospitality accessible across UK and Europe, aligning with the industry’s environmental revolution and demand for sustainable travel options.
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