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Some “Get Real” Hospitality Insights for Hotels Post-COVID

2020-09-19 by Phil Butler

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Netherlands hotel innovators citizenM comes out with a subscription business plan that could drive profits. But is loyalty only about stable revenue?

Tags: citizenM, Claudia Scharf, COVID-19, hotel management, hotel programs, Lennert De Jong, Loyalty Prime, loyalty programs, Michael Levie, subscription based business, subscription travel

Boutique Hotels Get Aboard the Big Data Train

2016-03-15 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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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.

Tags: 25hours Hotels, analytics, Big Data, citizenM, Europe hotels, Michael End, Michael Levie, SnapShot

Hotel Yearbook 2036: The Future of Now Hotels

2016-02-29 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Hotel Yearbook 2036

Last week the Hotel Yearbook 2036 was release for free download. The magazine, published by Wade & Co., is an annual consolidation of advice and insights from hotel experts. However, this year’s industry magazine offers a futuristic take, with insights on the future of the hotel industry.

Tags: citizenM, future hotel, HFTP, Hotel Yearbook, Michael Levia, Woody Wade

20 Years Ahead: Woody Wade on Hotel Yearbook 2036

2016-02-19 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Hotel Yearbook

Argo takes a look at the making, of a future look back at how the hotel industry is today. For those of you confused already, this interview with award winning author, Woody Wade about the upcoming collaborative of Hsyndicate, ESSEC Business School and others for 2016, the download Hotel Yearbook 2036.

Tags: citizenM, hotel industry, Hotel Yearbook, hotels, hsyndicate, Michael Levie, Woody Wade

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

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The Great Cretan Eviction and the €1,500 Digital Nomad Dream

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As the 2026 tourist season starts, Heraklion residents face eviction and soaring rents. Discover the data behind Crete’s housing crisis.

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Powerful winds in Crete flipped a KTEL bus in Sfakia and caused widespread damage in Messara, Heraklion. No injuries reported during the April 17th gale.

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German Sailboat Saved from Cretan Winds in Elounda

2026-04-18 By Mihaela Lica Butler

Three sailors were rescued off the coast of Elounda, Crete, after their sailboat was swept toward shallow waters by powerful 8 Beaufort winds.

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Hersonissos Port Overhaul Hits Archaeological Paydirt

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The redevelopment of the Hersonissos port zone continues with new archaeological discoveries and sectional construction to minimize business disruption.

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Heraklion Cobblestone Controversy: A City Lacking Continuity?

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Heraklion’s recent removal of granite paving stones outside the Cultural Center has sparked debate over wasteful spending and the lack of an urban master plan.

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