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Do Sports Entertainment Districts Make a Difference?
Anthony Davis | January 26, 2023
By Anthony Davis HVS analysis found that while venues with districts do have more amenities, the difference is not statistically significant. When broken out by sport, MLB and NFL venues with districts had more entertainment amenities, however the differences were still not significant. Demand for these districts, estimated by tracking what attendees do before and after events, shows that the percentage of attendees who use entertainment amenities is not significantly different between venues with districts and without. Instead, these districts import existing demand from other locations in the city and concentrates them around the venu...
Curator Hotel & Resort Collection Selects Shiji’s Concept to Power Its Members’ Spa and Golf Management
Shiji | January 19, 2023
Shiji's Concept was selected to offer the spa, golf and resort activities management solution as preferred provider for Curator's 97 independent boutique and lifestyle hotels and resorts across the U.S. ATLANTA, Georgia, January 19, 2023 – Shiji, the global hospitality technology innovator, has announced that its product, Concept, has been selected to offer the spa, golf, and resort activities management platform as a preferred provider to its member properties. Curator currently includes 97 independent boutique and lifestyle hotels and resorts across the U.S. After an extensive competitive process, Curator selected Shiji’s...
Hotel Internet Services Ensures High-Speed and Reliable WiFi Connectivity for Graduate Hotels
Hotel Internet Services, Inc. (HIS) | January 17, 2023
Located in college towns across the U.S. and U.K., Graduate Hotels leverages HIS technology and expertise to deploy networks capable of addressing modern online behaviors and expectations. CHICAGO, Ill. — January 17, 2023 — Hotel Internet Services (HIS), a full-service provider of internet services and solutions for the hospitality industry, has announced the successful implementation of advanced guest WiFi networks at several Graduate Hotels locations across the United States. With its focus on providing an enjoyable and memorable stay near several of the country’s most renowned university campuses, Graduate Hotels can now also ensu...
Best Western Inn at the Vines Partners With HIS to Meet Guest Demands for Personalized In-Room Entertainment
Hotel Internet Services | December 13, 2022
Hotel catering to upscale guests leverages GuestCast by HIS for the ultimate in user-friendly guestroom streaming experiences. NAPA, Calif. — December 13, 2022 — Hotel Internet Services (HIS), a full-service provider of internet services and solutions for the hospitality industry, has announced the adoption of its GuestCast streaming solution by Best Western Inn at the Vines. A modern and stylish property that attracts a substantial number of upscale and business travelers, Best Western Inn at the Vines by partnering with HIS can now ensure a high quality in-room streaming experience that aligns with the heightened expectations of thei...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Set to Debut Philips MediaSuite TVs in Guest Rooms as Part of New Global Partnership With PPDS
PPDS | December 13, 2022
Turning hotel rooms into homes-from-home: Global partnership between PPDS and IHG® Hotels & Resorts will bring Philips MediaSuite TVs, designed especially for the hospitality industry with Chromecast™ built-in, into IHG hotels for the first time, delivering unrivaled entertainment choice, personalization and control for fully tailored guest experiences. December 2022: PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips digital signage, interactive displays, direct view LED and professional TV products and solutions, is delighted to announce a brand new partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts, bringing its advanced Chromecast™ built-i...
La Casa del Camino Selects INTELITY to Improve Their Guest Experience
INTELITY | November 14, 2022
The historic Laguna Beach hotel plans to deploy smart-room tablets and the INTELITY platform to enhance guests’ stays Los Angeles, CA (NOVEMBER 14, 2022) - INTELITY®, provider of hospitality’s leading guest experience and staff management platform, announced today a new deal with La Casa del Camino. The historic property will implement INTELITY’s smart-room tablets and guest messaging as well as GEMS®, INTELITY’s Guest Experience Management System, which includes a suite of rich staff-facing tools for streamlined service and engagement between the hotel and guests. Located in the heart of Laguna Beach, California, La Casa del ...
Are Upselling and Ancillary Services the Future of Hospitality?
Oracle Hospitality | November 2, 2022
By Laura Calin There is much debate in the hospitality industry about the future of ancillary services and upselling. Some will argue that the ancillary revolution is not forthcoming, but the data begs to differ. A recent Oracle study found that 81% of hoteliers surveyed expect a big service model shift between now and 2025, and 49% strongly agreed that special amenities and upgrades are critical to their revenue strategy. Moreover, customers seem game for this a la carte pricing. Over half of consumers, 54%, said they are willing to pay more to choose their view; 38% to choose their room; and 32% to choose their room floor; etc. Loo...
INTEREL Names Scott Watts to Head Expanded Americas Presence
INTEREL | March 4, 2021
LAS VEGAS – March 4, 2021 -- INTEREL, the global leader in providing award-winning hospitality guest-room automation solutions, is pleased to announce that Scott Watts has joined the company as the Senior Vice President, Americas. In this role, Watts will provide the company’s overall direction for INTEREL’s continued growth and expansion in the Americas market with a focus on increasing market share in multiple vertical markets including hospitality, senior living, and MDUs. Watts joins INTEREL after serving as President of the Americas for GuestTek Interactive Entertainment, and previously served in other leadership positions for G...
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