Miriam Vasconcelos

NEWS: New research published today by Amadeus finds hoteliers expect to increase their investment in technology by an average of 16% over the coming 12 months, with one in five planning to invest over 20% more than they did last year. The findings are the result of a survey of global senior hospitality leaders representing a diverse range of properties and management groups. Several key themes emerged from the research, including a primary focus of investment on ‘improving operational efficiencies during times of high occupancy’. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gc-nut4j

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Amadeus completed a survey of global senior hospitality leaders to understand where they were focusing their technology investments this year. The study revealed, in part: 💡 Hoteliers expect to increase their investment in technology by an average of 16% over the coming 12 months 💡 85% of hoteliers view personalization as a key driver of commercial value, feeling it could help deliver in excess of 5% in incremental revenue 💡 43% of hoteliers say their primary focus is improving operational efficiencies during high occupancy 💡 Hoteliers are keen to find ways to broaden and improve the services they offer guests, including specific room attributes (43%) and upselling of room types and value-add amenities (40%) Download the report for much more, including insights on AI, sustainability, and other trends! https://gag.gl/QyAayr

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It's imperative that travel buyers have a straightforward and open-source way to analyze the #Sustainability performance of hotel suppliers. Which metrics matter? 📈 ➡️ https://ow.ly/P4t330sGwsG via Meetings and Conventions Asia

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Anticipated to represent 75% of the global workforce by 2025, millennials are driving significant changes in business travel trends and expectations. Corporate Travel Management (CTM) UK's 2024 Global Survey reveals that they seek purpose-driven work experiences that align with their values and prioritise work-life balance. Is your #travelprogramme prepared for this shift in attitudes towards work and #businesstravel preferences? Discover more key insights and learn how to design a travel programme that resonates with a diverse workforce here - https://okt.to/wXlC1r

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Travel Counsellors for Business are going from strength to strength, all whilst retaining what is important to us and our customers - a personalised, caring business travel service - a bespoke offering to each and every client. What are your goals and objectives when it comes to travelling on business? . #travelcounsellorsforbusiness #tmc #businesstravel #corporatetravel #leadingtmc #toptmc #travelmanagement #redefiningcare #bespoketravelservice

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Fancy an insight into what happened when we 60 industry pros gathered for our second virtual Knowledge Exchange event which focused on delivering hotel insights to support the upcoming RFP season? Click the link below! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/edQytUyy #RFPs #hotelindustry #knowledgeexchange #businesstravel #travelmanagement

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Happy Tourism Day Tourism is the lifeblood of so many businesses here in the UK. From cosy cafes and unique shops to high ropes courses and welcoming B&Bs, we've had the privilege of supporting a wide range of businesses that rely on tourism to thrive. How does tourism impact your business? #TourismDay #TourismSupport #SmallBusinessGrowth #SupportingTourism #SmallBusinessSuccess

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✈️ Will the UK’s changing ETA rules affect business travelers? Yes! Here's what you need to know: Starting in November 2024, the UK is expanding its Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system to include travelers from visa-exempt countries like the U.S., Canada and Australia. The gradual rollout will eventually apply to all visa-exempt visitors, including those from European countries. This change will affect business and leisure travelers alike. For business travelers, here’s the impact in a nutshell: 📅 Plan Ahead: Business trips to the UK will require a quick online ETA application. Once approved, it links directly to your passport and is valid for multiple trips over two years. ⏩ Streamlined Entry: While ETA adds an additional step in the travel process, it’s designed to be fast and should help reduce wait times at border control, with approvals in just 48-72 hours. 📝 Prep Checklist: Make ETA part of your standard travel prep! It’s a small but essential addition to ensure smooth entry for those last-minute trips. As the UK aligns with international trends in travel authorization, this change keeps borders open to legitimate visitors while strengthening security. Will you be ready for ETA? Read more: https://ow.ly/F27y50U6SLZ #BusinessTravel #UKTravel #UKETA #ElectronicTravelAuthorization

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📣 Want to hear about the latest global travel trends? 🌍 📣 Join our Quarterly Travel Trend Webinar next week (Thurs 6 June) where we'll be delving into the Flight Centre Travel Group corporate booking data from this year. If you’re a Corporate Traveller UK customer or have been thinking about transitioning to managed travel, we’d love to see you there 👋 Registration is open now 👉 https://okt.to/GkMtNe #BusinessTravel #TravelTrends #TravelInsights

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New Tourism Trends Report: Devon, August 2024 📈 We’re excited to unveil our first in a series of monthly reports that take an in-depth look at the performance of the tourism sector in Devon and Somerset. Devon saw a strong tourism performance this August, and our latest Tourism Trends Report provides the insights you need! 🔑 Key Takeaways: 🌞 Weather impact: Mild temperatures with warmer spells boosted beach and outdoor visits. 🏖️ Staycation boom: 72% of visitors came for holidays, with a strong staycation trend due to economic pressures. 🎉 Major events: Sidmouth Folk Festival attracted 175,000+ visitors, and Dartmouth Regatta drove a footfall of 81,000. 🏘️ Accommodation: Short-term rentals were at 93% occupancy, up 5% from last year, and daily rates jumped by £35! Curious to learn more? Access the full report for FREE now! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eFTUSjMW 👈 #TourismData #SWVisitorHub #DevonTourism #SomersetTourism | Destination Plymouth | Visit Exeter | Visit Devon | Visit Somerset | East Devon Tourism Network | PASC UK | English Riviera BID Company Ltd | Visit Exmoor | Visit South Devon | Devon and Partners LVEP | North Devon UNESCO Biosphere | Jess Watkins | Kevin Millington

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Fancy an insight into what happened when we 60 industry pros gathered for our second virtual Knowledge Exchange event which focused on delivering hotel insights to support the upcoming RFP season? beam have it covered at the link below! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e9isKFch #RFPs #hotelindustry #knowledgeexchange #businesstravel #travelmanagement

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Amadeus' new Travel Technology Investment Trends 2024 report highlights the hospitality industry's dedication to innovation and the use of technology to drive improvements and success over the upcoming year. #amadeushospitality #Innovation #traveltechnology #thoughtleadership #HospitalityTravelTechTrends2024

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𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 A report assessing Airbnb’s role in boosting tourism and supporting regional destinations during major events in the UK. Flexible accommodation solutions made available on Airbnb enable destinations to host events, enhancing visitor experience and bolstering local economies. Oxford Economics was commissioned by Airbnb to assess and quantify the extent to which Airbnb provided greater choice, increased affordability and contributed to the local economy during the European Song Contest 2023 in Liverpool, the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and the COP26 Conference 2021 in Glasgow. #Accommodation spending by guests on Airbnb provided valuable income to local Hosts, thereby helping retain visitor spending within the community. Guests staying in Airbnb accommodation also spent with local businesses such as restaurants and other #retail outlets. The #spending generates economic activity, which includes the direct impact of spending by guests on Airbnb, the impact associated with local businesses’ purchases from their suppliers and the impact of local businesses’ payments to their employees and these employees’ spending in the wider economy. Spending by guests is estimated to have contributed £4.1 million to #UK #GDP during the European Song Contest in 2023 in Liverpool, £8.6 million during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games and £23.7 million during COP26 in 2021 in Glasgow. 👇Read More Here👇 https://shorturl.at/hpL3O Tourism Economics Anubhav Mohanty, CFA Matthew Dass

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Will the UK’s changing ETA rules affect business travelers? In a word: yes. As part of its broader immigration strategy, the United Kingdom has expanded its Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system, a move aimed at improving security while streamlining entry processes for international visitors. For both leisure and business travelers, the changes will mean some adjustments to pre-travel planning.

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DIRECT BOOKING STRATEGY 👇🏻 In our latest clip from The Hospitality Edge podcast, Sébastien Long, CEO of Lodgeur, shares his insights on pricing strategy across different booking channels and the importance of direct bookings. Key Takeaways: 1. CONSISTENT PRICING: Ensure guests pay the same price across all channels to maintain consistency and trust. 2. DIRECT BOOKING ADVANTAGE: Make it cheaper for guests to book directly on your website by not including channel markups. 3. LEVERAGE OTAS FOR LEAD GENERATION: Use Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) as a lead generation tool, and guide savvy guests to book directly for better rates. 4. BUILD AN EASY-TO-FIND BRAND: Choose a unique and searchable company name to capitalize on the "billboard effect" and organic searches. Gain valuable insights into optimizing your pricing strategy and boosting direct bookings. 🚀 💡 Listen to the full episode! 🎥 YouTube: https://bit.ly/4ewXWu3 🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/3XkaZsl 🍏 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3yYcRgj 🔗 Other platforms: https://bit.ly/47j0fgg #HospitalityEdgePodcast #PropertyManagement #RevenueManagement #DirectBookings #BusinessGrowth #SebastienLong #Lodgeur #IndustryInsights #PricingStrategy

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If you are interested in what is happening in Barcelona, Tenerife, Venice and even in parts of the UK as return to pre-pandemic levels of international travel, you may be interested to read CABI's book "Overtourism" (link to which you can find in the comments)

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