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Imeretinsky Resort Sees Record Breaking Visits in 2016

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Sochi resort “Imeretinsky” was visited by more than 700 000 guests since the beginning of 2016, a record number even including during the Sochi Olympics. From 1 January “Imereti” outdid itself, welcoming more visitors than when the resort served as part of the Olympic village in 2014.

8 years ago

Europe’s Five Most Innovative Hotels 2016

Phil Butler

2016 has witnessed many shifts toward the cutting edge of hospitality from the emergence of Big Data analytics to the sharing economy and beyond. 2016 began with a promise of innovation and renewed profitability and ends on a note of strong growth for many hotels. In Europe, the long list of innovators in the hotel space […]

8 years ago

Mamaison Residence Downtown Prague Gives to Children in Písek this Christmas

Mihaela Lica Butler

Mamaison Residence Downtown Prague and Chance 4 Children organized at Christmas party at the hotel to collect gifts for the children’s home in Písek.

8 years ago

The Digi.travel Conference: Day Two On Athens Business

Phil Butler

Yesterday I reported on day one of our business excursion to Athens for the Digi.travel EMEA Conference & Expo. Day two was, as was expected, all about contributing to an all-star lineup at the event organized by Travel Media Applications. Today I will attempt to recap some of the most informative sessions and speakers at […]

8 years ago

Plateno Collection to Showcase Future Hotel Experience

Aleksandr Shatskih

Plateno Group, the Chinese hotel entity sporting 20 brands, has just announced it will once again host the hospitality industry’s newest fashion show, Plateno Collection 2017. Running from December 9th through the 11th in Guangzhou China, the event is the second iteration of a “one of” concept envisioned by the group’s founder and CEO, Alex Zheng

8 years ago

SnapShot Rolls Out Hotel Technology Index

Aleksandr Shatskih

Hospitality analytics leader SnapShot rolls out a Crunchbase-like Hotel Technology Index, a comprehensive database featuring hotel software and technology providers crucial for hospitality professionals.

8 years ago

China Hotel Giant Plateno Group Launches PAI in Europe

Aleksandr Shatskih

China’s Plateno Group, the brand that just united with Jin Jiang International to create one of the top 5 biggest hotel companies, launches PAI Hotels in Europe today. Set to premier on the European market, the PAI endeavor affords independents and chains striking benefits.

8 years ago

Benvenuto a Mestre: Plateno Group Plans 7 Days Premium Hotel in Venice

Aleksandr Shatskih

Mestre, one of the preferred starting points for visitors to Venice, was chosen by Plateno Group as the address of their first 7 Days Premium hotel in Italy.

8 years ago

Limited Time Offer: 40% Off at Mamaison Pokrovka Moscow

Aleksandr Shatskih

Guests may save 40% of the standard rate per night if they book until July 24th, 2016, for a traveling period beginning with July 24, and ending August 31, 2016.

9 years ago

Cascais Tourism Forum Takes Aim at Hotels Innovations

Aleksandr Shatskih

The hotel landscape in Portugal is unique among European markets for several reasons. The best way to describe the landscape there is “feast and famine”, as some hotel businesses are flourishing, while others are bankrupt. A May 19th event, the Cascais Tourism Forum, held for the first time this year, focuses on the developmental challenges for hotels wanting to survive in this dynamic environment.

9 years ago

AccorHotels Appoints First Chief Disruption Officer?

Phil Butler

Thinault Viort (at left) has been named the very first Chief Disruption and Growth Officer of AccorHotels. The move is reportedly to keep pace with a fast-moving consumer market. In one of the most interestingly worded press releases ever, a European mega hotel company touts an exec intent on shaking things up? According to the news […]

9 years ago

New Hilton Garden Inn to Open in Bucharest in 2017

Mihaela Lica Butler

Come 2017, deep pocket visitors to Bucharest will be able to enjoy the perks of Hilton if they choose to book Hilton Garden Inn as their home-away-from-home. This is what Hilton Worldwide promises to grace Bucharest’s Old Town early next year. The new property will feature no less than 201 contemporary appointed rooms, complemented by […]

9 years ago

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