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Coming to Moscow: The Hospitality E-Commerce and Revenue Management Conference

2015-09-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

dotcomhotel Budapest

Coming up in Moscow, the first ever Hospitality E-Commerce and Revenue Management Conference from dotcomhotel takes place October 6th & 7th at the Courtyard Moscow Paveletskaya Hotel.

Tags: conferences, dotcomhotel, E-Commerce, hotels, moscow, Moscow events

Europe’s Highest Ski Lifts Rising Above the Caucasus

2015-09-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

In pre-season ski news, OJSC “Northern Caucasus Resorts has begun construction of the highest aerial lift in Europe at Mount Elbrus.

Tags: Elbrus-Bezengi, North Caucasus Resorts, resorts, ski resorts

ESSEC Business School, SnapShot and Duetto Partner On Hotel Management Courses

2015-09-15 by Aleksandr Shatskih

SnapShot, Duetto, ESSEC

SnapShot GmbH, ESSEC Business School and Duetto now offer on Coursera a Hotel Management: Distribution, Revenue and Demand Management Specialization bundle, aiming to help hotel managers to maximize business revenue.

Tags: analytics, Big Data, Duetto, ESSEC, hotels, press release, SnapShot

Abrau-Durso: Russia’s Wine Hideaway

2015-09-05 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Courtesy Abrau-Durso

Just 14 kilometers from Novorossiysk, Abrau-Durso it is a small mountain village famous for its inherent beauty, and for being the home of Russia’s sparkling wines.

Tags: Abrau-Durso, Novorossiysk, Russia, Russia tourism, wine, wine tours

Solving the Big Data Analytics Riddle for Hotels

2015-08-24 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Hotels and other hospitality oriented businesses have received the message, big data analytics can solve for major business challenges from price optimization, to predicting touristic flows. However compelling this new realm may be for current and future operations though, not all big data solutions add the same value.

Tags: Big Data, citizenM, Eye for Travel, IBM, IBV, Lennert De Jong, Max Starkov, SnapShot Travel

Vladimir Putin Calls for Visa Free BRICS Travel

2015-08-18 by Aleksandr Shatskih

President Putin at the State Council Presidium meeting.

Yesterday , Russian President Vladimir Putin called for visa-free travel for visitors from India and South Africa.

Tags: Crimea, Putin, Russia tourism, Russia travel, tourism

Russian Tour Operators Reboot Travel

2015-08-10 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Xanadu Resort

News from Crimea this Summer speaks volumes for Russia’s internal and outbound travel market, as Crimea travel spots boast touristic gains. The economic tensions applied by western powers over Crimea’s return to Russia have had their effects.

Tags: Coral Travel, Crimea, OTI Holding, Russian vacations, travel agencies

A Hotel Distibution Tech Infographic from SnapShot

2015-08-10 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Understanding the technology in the hotel distribution space can be challenging, so many players and so much technology. A visual representation of this technology can help grasp the landscape and “fit the pieces into the puzzle.” Part of working on Hotel Demand Management, and its many layers, meant getting a good grasp of the segments, […]

Tags: analytics, Big Data, booking channels, data, hotels, infographics, travel tech

Moscow Leads Russia for Spontaneous Bookings

2015-07-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Moscow facades (I K)

According to a special study from Booking.com Moscow, St. Petersburg and Kazan top the list of cities where spontaneity lead to tourism visits and bookings. The online booking service told RIA Novosti that last minute travel to these cities was most popular among tourists who prefer spontaneous travel.

Tags: Bookings, Bookings.com, hotel bookings, mobile, smart bookings

SnapShot Travel to Hire 40 New Developers

2015-07-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

snapshot

SnapShot Travel will hire 40 local and international developers to strengthen its talent pool, and to build out the next generation of hotel analytics.

Tags: Developers, IT jobs, SnapShot Travel, travel jobs

Hoteliers: SnapShot Travel to Build the First Analytics Platform for Hotels of Any Size

2015-07-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Mayflower Hotel In Washington

SnapShot Travel is a hotel technology and services company that provides innovative tools and solutions, which empower hotels to make better data-driven decisions.

Hotel Marketing Tips Suite: Managing Demand Through Segmentation

2015-06-22 by Aleksandr Shatskih

From Snap Shot Hotel Brand Management

A recent ESSEC Business School Hospitality Management MBA Bootcamp spawned a series of discussions and expert analysis. The

Tags: Big Data, Bookings, brand management, hotel revenue, hotel tech, hotels, Snap Shot, travel tech

Holi Festival Coming to Moscow

2015-06-09 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Holi colors

June 12, 2015 will see a celebration of colors and Hindu traditions at the Outdoor Arena near Metro Spartak in Moscow.

Certified Indigenous by The Luxury Collection Now on Sale

2015-05-13 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Certified Indigenous

Certified Indigenous retails for USD $45. The book reveals how hotel concierges around the world explore their destinations, offering local travel tips.

Autograph Collection Reopens Mayflower Hotel In Washington

2015-05-08 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Mayflower Hotel In Washington

Marriott International has just reopened the Mayflower in Washington, formerly a Renaissance Hotel, now part of the Autograph Collection Hotels, within the Marriott International family. The hotel, freshly renovated, has been in business since 1925, and it is listed in the National Register of Historic places. Marriott International has invested $20 million to renovate 583 […]

Five Russian architectural projects to blow your mind

2015-03-25 by Aleksandr Shatskih

cience and Technology Museum in Tomsk © Asadov Architectural Bureau

Culturally, Russia is one of the world’s great treasure chests of fine art of every description. Not the least of these national treasures are the country’s architectural creations. With all the conflict in our world today, it seems appropriate to remind people of beauty and progress. To this end, here are five projects that really should take your breath away.

Tags: Andy von Bradsky, Asadov Architectural Bureau, Diller Scofidio+Renfro, Dynamo Park, Foster + Partners, Khanty Mansiysk Tower, Russia architecture, Russia projects, Tomsk, Zaryadye Project

Top 10 Himalayan foods for traveling vegans

2015-02-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

A Village near Trilokinath temple, Lahaul.

Adventure travelers who are not afraid of a challenge will have the greatest time trekking the Himalayas. The range covers dramatic forested gorges, and snow-capped glaciers that will take your breath away.

Tags: Asia travel, Himalayas, mountain vegans, Vegan, vegan delicacies, vegan traveler

Cool luxury hotspots in Cape Town to spend your holidays

2015-02-02 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Camps Bay via Loren Kerns

South Africa’s Cape Town is a superb metropolis. Packed with enticing beaches, vast vineyards, and lavish mountain ranges, spending your holiday here can be an unforgettable adventure. The city is defined by the Table Mountain National Park and crowded with numerous other nature reserves that will take your breath away. Green Point Park and Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens are must-see attractions.

Tags: Africa, Cape Town, Capetown, Delvera Farm, South Africa, South Africa travel

Double-decker train starts operating on Moscow – St. Petersburg route

2015-02-01 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Russia Rail

In transportation news, Russian Railways will launch an all new passenger route between Moscow and St. Petersburg that will showcase new two-storey rail cars. The first voyage is scheduled for this evening, Sunday February 1st.

Tags: Moscow tourism, Rail, rail travel, Russia travel, Russian Railways

Hotel Indigo® launches new local artisans concept

2015-01-24 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Hotel Indigo logo

InterContinental Hotel’s Group’s Hotel Indigo® boutique brand has just launched a unique food and beverage concept to deliver the best food and drink artisans in communities to hotels.

Tags: Hotel Indigo, IHG, InterContinental, Simon Burdess

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