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SnapShot Goes On the Road to Demonstrate Its Analytics Product

Aleksandr Shatskih

In news from SnapShot GmbH, the hotel analytics company is going on the road to demonstrate its new platform, and to hold discussions on hotel data usage in key cities in Germany, Austria, the UK, and Belgium. The company says hoteliers in these cities will get hands on experience which demonstrates the full capabilities of its flagship product, SnapShot Analytics.

Gulf Air and Bahrain Woo Russian Tourists

Aleksandr Shatskih

Russia MICE travel agencies were recently hosted by Gulf Air in a four day visit to showcase Bahrain’s notable tourist attractions. Executives of the airline held a kind of visitor summit to discuss agent roles in evangelizing Bahrain offerings.

Biblio Globus Inks Aircraft Deal with “Russia” Airline

Aleksandr Shatskih

Tour operator “Biblio Globus” has just signed a deal with “Russia” airlines for the use of 13 aircraft under contract until 2018. With Russia set as a priority destination for the company, “Biblio Globus” announced an extensive flight program for Krasnodar and the Crimea as well.

Teimuraz Y. Chichiashvili Receives “Man of the Year” Leadership Award

Phil Butler

The organizers of the Russian Hospitality Awards and the organizers of the 11th Annual Conference on investments in hotel businesses of Russia and the CIS (RHIC) have jointly awarded Teimuraz Yu Chichiashvili, President of PATERO Development, the first ever “Man of the Year” award for leadership.

Mriya Resort & SPA Wins for MITT Showing

Aleksandr Shatskih

Mriya Resort & SPA, in Russian Crimea, has just won the “Best Stand” award at the 23rd Moscow International Travel & Tourism Exhibition (MITT). The resort, one of 1,800 participating companies, was joined by tour operator, BSI Group, and the UAE’s Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority as winners.

Marriott’s Europe Footprint: Two Pronged Strategy Takes Shape

Phil Butler

News earlier this month that Marriott International plans to open five Moxy Hotels in key European cities reveals a powerful positive movement for certain European destinations. The new hotels, slated for Munich, Eschborn and Berlin in Germany; and Oslo, Norway; and Aberdeen, U.K. point to markets set to grow.

Brussels Travel Advisory: Threat Level 4

Aleksandr Shatskih

The UK and other governments have issued a travel advisory for citizens traveling throughout Europe in the wake of the Brussels bombings. Explosions at Zaventem International Airport today, 22 March, 2016, accompanied by another blast at Maalbeek station in central Brussels, have caused fairly major travel disruptions and concern.

Boutique Hotels Get Aboard the Big Data Train

Aleksandr Shatskih

Big Data is catching on in the hospitality industry but it’s not just the biggest hotels that are leading the revolution. Smaller, boutique hotels are rapidly becoming data-driven too, using analytics to track and meet the demands of chosen demographic.

InterContinental Hotels Adds Luxurious Venice Hotel

Aleksandr Shatskih

InterContinental Hotels Group has signed its first luxury hotel in Venice, Italy, the lavish 16th Century Palazzo Nani in the heart of the city. Scheduled to open at the start of 2018, the new IHG property will run under a franchise agreement with Gruppo Cordifin and H.n.h Hotels & Resorts Management.

7 Days Booster Launches Quietly, Big Players Watch from Wings

Aleksandr Shatskih

Yesterday at ITB Berlin, the Executive Director of Plateno Group, Eric Wu (at left) announced the launch of 7 Days Booster, a hotel platform that combines online distribution, marketing education, property upgrades and a direct connect to more than 80 million Chinese loyalty travelers. Billed as an agnostic solution for any hotel or group of hotels, […]