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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.

AiPMS Now Available to Boutique Hotels

🏠 Hostaway, a vacation rental software company, has obtained a $365 million investment from General Atlantic with PSG Equity's participation. Since its 2015 inception by Marcus Räder, Saber Kordestanchi, and Mikko Nurminen, the company has grown to serve properties in over 90 countries with a workforce of 230 employees across 44 countries. The platform boasts 200+ marketplace partners and key API integrations. This marks Hostaway's largest transaction, set to fuel international growth, product enhancement, and AI advancements. The short-term rental sector, valued at $133 billion with a 12% CAGR over the last decade, comprises over 21 million properties worldwide. Hostaway aims to expand, particularly in France, Italy, and Spain, leveraging this investment.

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Visito Surpasses 2 Million Guest Interactions

🏨 Hostaway, all-in-one vacation rental software, received a strategic growth investment of $365 million led by General Atlantic, with PSG Equity participating, becoming significant minority shareholders. Founded in 2015, Hostaway has over 230 employees in 44 countries, serving customers with properties in over 90 countries. With 200+ marketplace partners, it offers property management, channel management, AI, automation, analytics, communication, marketing, and operations tools. The short-term rental sector is valued at $133 billion, growing at 12% CAGR. Hostaway is expanding, especially in France, Spain, and Italy.

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AI-Powered Hotel to Debut at CES 2025

📈 Hostaway, a vacation rental software company, secured a $365 million investment led by General Atlantic with PSG Equity participation. Founded in 2015, it supports properties in over 90 countries and employs over 230 people across 44 countries. Hostaway is the first company to earn the highest partnership designations from Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com, and aims to grow further, especially in France, Spain, and Italy. The short-term rental market is valued at $133 billion and growing at a 12% CAGR, serving over 21 million properties globally.

How Europe’s DMA Is Changing Hotel Marketing on Google

💰 Hostaway, an all-in-one vacation rental software founded in 2015, has secured a $365 million investment led by General Atlantic with PSG Equity's participation. The company, having over 230 employees across 44 countries, manages properties in over 90 countries and offers over 200 marketplace partners. The investment will support Hostaway's international expansion, product development, and AI initiatives, making General Atlantic and PSG Equity significant minority shareholders. Hostaway is recognized by Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com and intends to expand in France, Italy, and Spain, leveraging the growing $133 billion GMV short-term rental market.

Flexa, Nighthawk Wallet Integrate

🏠 Hostaway, a vacation rental software, secured a $365 million investment led by General Atlantic with PSG Equity participation. Founded in 2015, Hostaway operates in over 90 countries with 230 employees across 44 countries. It is the first to earn top partnership designations from Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com. The short-term rental sector is a $133 billion market, growing at a 12% CAGR. Hostaway will use the funding for international expansion, product development, and AI initiatives.

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Starbucks Plans to be ‘Best Job in Retail’

☕ Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol announced doubling paid parental leave for U.S. employees working 20+ hours weekly, starting March – birth parents get 18 weeks, non-birth parents 12 weeks fully paid. The company offers competitive pay, 100% tuition coverage through the SCAP, healthcare, Bean Stock grants, and student loan management via Tuition.io. Starbucks fills 90% of retail leadership roles internally. Amidst a tight labor market, 75% of hospitality managers worry about consistent customer experience, and 70% fear staff burnout. Starbucks also removed milk alternative surcharges, reducing costs for nearly half of U.S. customers by over 10%. Niccol joined Starbucks in September, prioritizing technology investments and app improvements.

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How Tech Can Turn Sustainability Goals into a Selling Point for Hotel Guests

🏕 Travelers seek sustainable travel and 'sustainable luxury' hotels. New technology aids in sustainability, with 58% of guests believing AI enhances their stay. Millennials expect digital features like mobile check-ins (57%). Mobile concierge services and smart room technology improve experiences and conserve energy. The maritime industry's annual CO2 emissions from the top 300 superyachts total nearly 285,000 tons. Electric hydrofoiling (e-foiling) vessels could reduce noise pollution, provide cleaner air, and improve comfort, addressing 1 in 3 people's susceptibility to motion sickness.

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Maximizing Guest Engagement: How Hotels Can Boost Holiday Event Attendance

📆 During the holiday travel season, hotels leverage calendar marketing tools to enhance guest experiences and boost event engagement. Innovative strategies include subscription calendars, seamless event reminders, personalized event experiences, and streamlined RSVPs. These practices aim to keep hotel events top of mind amidst the busy season. Michael Nilsson, CEO of AddEvent, highlights the importance of these tools for the 250K+ customers served by his company, including Fortune 500 clients.

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AVANT-Owner Now Available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace

🏖 Hostaway's 2024 STR Market Report indicates a shift in property managers' concerns from technology to growth and scaling complexities, now ranked as top challenge. Climate-related concerns surged, with an 8% focus among managers, reflecting 24 times more mentions than the previous year. Economic volatility dropped out of the top eight concerns. AI adoption and dynamic pricing use grew by 45%. Over 300 property managers across 51 countries participated in the survey.

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Hapi CEO, Luis Segredo, Named Chair of the 2025 AHLA Global Technology 100

📍 Hostaway's 2024 STR Market Report shows property managers' top challenge is growth and scaling, overtaking technology concerns. Climate-related issues emerged significantly, being mentioned 24 times more than the previous year, accounting for 8% of surveyed managers' concerns. Economic volatility dropped out of the top eight concerns. Over half of the managers now employ AI in daily operations, with dynamic pricing increasing by nearly 45%. The report surveyed over 300 managers from 51 countries, indicating a shift towards operational resilience and adaptability.

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