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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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Tock Teams Up with Curator Hotel & Resort Collection to Enhance Guest Experience at Independent Hotels

🌏 HBX Group, with 3,700+ employees in 170+ countries, presents its ESG strategy in its Sustainability Report. Plan includes over 75 actions, alignment with United Nations Global Compact, and a 3-year goal to comply with the European Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) through 4,000+ KPIs. Sustainable Hotels Programme features 40,000+ certified properties, with a 10-fold increase to 5,000 hotels banning single-use plastics in a year. Employee-led initiatives, like the Think Big programme, have planted 12,000+ trees and contributed to 6 years of Carbon Neutral certification.

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EnsembleIQ’s Hospitality Technology Debuts Expanded Visionary Awards Honoring Innovation, Partnership, and Leadership in Hotel Tech

🏨 Hospitality Technology (HT) expands its Hotel Visionary Awards for 2024, adding new categories to honor innovation in the hotel industry. Nomination deadline is September 13, 2024, with winners announced at the Hotel Technology Forum (HTF), November 18-20 at Terranea Resort, California. Awards include Innovation Awards for technology in various categories, Partnership Award for hotelier-vendor collaboration, Rising Star Award for individuals with less than five years in the industry, and Lifetime Achievement Award for at least 15 years of service. Finalists notified by October 4, 2024.

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Faster Service, Happier Guests: How Technology Transformed Bohemia Suites’ F&B Operations

The Bohemia Suites & Spa Gran Canaria is beloved by its guests, significantly outperforming other luxury hotels in Europe based on online guest satisfaction ratings. To learn how they have…

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Trip Affiliates Launches Hotel Switch for Travel Agents

🌍 HBX Group, active in over 170 countries with 3,700+ employees, reveals its Sustainability Report and ESG strategy, unveiling a 3-year plan with 75+ ESG actions and joining the UN Global Compact. The firm's Sustainable Hotels Programme now includes 40,000+ certified properties, with a 900% increase in hotels adopting a no-single-use plastics policy, reaching 5,000 in just one year. The Think Big initiative in Quintana Roo, Mexico, assisted Mayan cooperatives in sustainability, contributing to over 12,000 trees planted globally and earning HBX Group Carbon Neutral certification for six consecutive years.

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Spectrum Enterprise Completes Fiber Network Expansion and Technology Upgrades at Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells

🛡 HBX Group, with over 3,700 employees in 170 countries, details its ESG plan with 75+ initiatives after a double materiality analysis and stakeholder consultation. They've joined the UN Global Compact and are aligning with the new European Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), analyzing 4,000+ KPIs. Their Sustainable Hotels Programme includes 40,000+ certified properties and increased hotels with a no-single-use plastics policy from 500 to 5,000 in a year. The group's employees contributed to over 12,000 trees planted, and the company is Carbon Neutral certified for six years in Scopes 1 and 2 by Carbon Footprint LTD. Their Think Big volunteer program launched a pilot in Quintana Roo, Mexico, in early 2024, helping Mayan cooperatives with tourism and sustainability.

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Restaurant Brands Re-Prioritize Digital Solutions in 2024

💸 HBX Group, with 3,700+ employees in 170+ countries, presents its ESG strategy with 75+ actions. Joined the United Nations Global Compact, aligns with the European Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) identifying 4,000+ KPIs. Sustainable Hotels Programme includes 40,000+ properties, with a 10-fold increase in hotels adopting a no-single-use plastics policy. The Think Big programme in Quintana Roo, Mexico, engaged employees in sustainable tourism. Volunteer hours increased by 40%, contributing to the planting of 12,000+ trees and achieving Carbon Neutral certification by Carbon Footprint LTD for six years.

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The cuisine of the other Georgia gains a foothold in the United States

🍜 Georgian cuisine from the former Soviet republic is gaining attention in the U.S., distinguished by local meats, cheeses, fresh produce, nuts, spices, and ancient winemaking traditions. Influences span across Ottomans to Russians due to the historic "Silk Road." Notable dishes include satsivi, pkhali, kharcho, nigvziani badrijani, khachapuri, khinkali, and churchkhela. Georgia's population is around 3.7 million, with its food scene expanding notably since 2016 in cities like North Miami Beach, Fla., and Chicago, where restaurants like Kavkaz and Chicago Diplomat Cafe thrive on word-of-mouth and social media promotion. Supra and Tabla in Washington, D.C., offer traditional and contemporary Georgian dishes, emphasizing the cultural "supra" experience of togetherness and hospitality.

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HBX Group Announces its Sustainability Report, Highlighting Key Strategies Through 2026

📺 The Grove Hotel, UK, known for hosting celebrities like Tom Cruise and Kylie Minogue, partnered with PPDS for an entertainment upgrade, installing 225 Philips MediaSuite TVs with Google Cast and Netflix. The TVs, networked over a Tiger TMS PMS and PPDS CMND, offer enhanced in-room entertainment and customised experiences in the West Wing and the Grade II listed Mansion House. Philips MediaSuite TVs feature seamless casting, access to apps, and regular updates to reduce e-waste.

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HRS’ Award-Winning Green Stay Initiative Secures ISO 14067 Certification

🏩 The Grove Hotel in the UK, a luxury retreat frequented by celebrities, has enhanced its in-room entertainment by installing 225 Philips MediaSuite TVs, powered by PPDS. Newly fitted TVs feature Google Cast and Netflix, providing personalized content and seamless streaming for guests. Following the initial installment of 189 TVs in the West Wing, 36 additional TVs were added to the Mansion House's rooms and suites. The project showcases a unique hospitality solution, integrating with a Tiger TMS PMS and PPDS CMND platform for tailored guest experiences. Location: Chandlers Cross, Hertfordshire, UK.

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Launch of Revolutionary Content Curation Layer (CCL) for Travel Agencies Highlights Travelport’s AI Strategy

📺 The Grove Hotel, UK, enhances guest experience with 225 Philips MediaSuite TVs, offering Google Cast and Netflix. The TVs provide seamless streaming, personalized content, and are networked over a Tiger TMS system using PPDS CMND. The upgrade includes 189 TVs in the West Wing and 36 in the Mansion House, aligning with guests' preferences for streaming services. Philips MediaSuite TVs support sustainability by receiving regular updates, minimizing electronic waste.

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