RateGain Empowers Virgin Voyages with Rate Intelligence
New Delhi, June 27, 2023: RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (RateGain), the leading SaaS (Software as a Service) provider for travel and hospitality, announced today that it has been selected by the North American-headquartered, Virgin Voyages to provide comprehensive Cruise Rate Intelligence data. Virgin Voyages, an innovative cruise line co-owned by the Virgin Group and Bain Capital, is redefining sea travel for the modern traveler set to enhance its competitive edge with the deployment of RateGain’s advanced data analytics and connectivity solutions. With the global cruise industry on the road to recovery and an expected influx of passengers in the coming…
The Potential of Blockchain Technology in Boosting African Tourism
Written by: Obiora Ndili Africa is home to some of the world’s most beautiful natural wonders and diverse cultural experiences. It has become a popular destination for tourists from around the globe. But the tourism industry in Africa is facing various challenges such as lack of infrastructure, weak regulation, and low levels of investment. However, blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize the tourism industry in Africa. Blockchain technology is a decentralized ledger that can record transactions in a secure, transparent and immutable manner. It has already shown great potential in various industries such as finance, healthcare and supply chain…
Harnessing Hotel Technology for Post-COVID Success
In this video, Suchada Taechotirote, CEO and Founder at FavStay, emphasizes the criticality of embracing technological changes for profitability in the hospitality industry. She highlights the need to expand the client base and establish partnerships by leveraging platforms and technology. By adopting the right technology, hotels can effectively reach more partners and increase sales without relying heavily on human resources. Suchada emphasizes the importance of finding platforms and technologies that facilitate seamless communication, efficient operations, and maximum revenue generation. These insights shed light on the significant role technology plays in driving success in the hospitality sector. Watch the video here:…
The Power of Allyship: Building Bridges of Support and Inclusion
Pride Month is not just a time for the LGBTQ+ community to celebrate their identities, but also an opportunity for allies to educate themselves and advocate for equality. Allyship is a crucial pillar of support, and it plays a significant role in creating a more inclusive society for all. Let us delve into the importance of allyship, emphasizing the transformative power of education in fostering understanding, empathy, and acceptance. Expanding Perspectives: The Role of Education Education is the cornerstone of allyship. By seeking knowledge about the LGBTQ+ community, its history, struggles, and accomplishments, allies can develop a deeper understanding of…
Leveraging the Power of the Metaverse
Written by: Juliette Girardin Event risk management is critical to ensuring the safety and security of attendees, personnel and the venue. It takes time and effort to identify, assess and mitigate possible risks to an event’s success. Yet, because most events are constructed over a few days and only happen once a year, it is difficult to think of all the possibilities. With the rise of the metaverse, the work of risk managers may become more effective and secure. The metaverse is a multi-user virtual area in which people can engage with each other and with virtual items in a…
A major hotel chain abandons San Francisco, blaming the city’s “clouded” future
Park Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation’s largest hotel real estate investment trusts, is pulling out of two hotels in downtown San Francisco, saying it lacks confidence in the city’s ability to overcome “major challenges.” Park Hotels said that it has stopped making payments toward a $725 million loan backed by two of its San Francisco properties, the 1,921-room Hilton San Francisco and the 1,024-room Parc 55 San Francisco. Both hotels are located near the Moscone Center, a conference venue that prior to the pandemic drew throngs of professionals to the area. San Francisco hasn’t fully recovered since COVID-19…
Research Shows Hotel Guest Sentiments on Technology Have Improved Over Time
By: Agnes DeFranco, Minwoo Lee and Jihye Min May 11, 2023 marked the end of the federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. Indeed, the pandemic has had an impact on the perception of technology usage among hotel guests. The need to safeguard hotel guests and employees during the pandemic accelerated the adoption and acceptance of various technologies in hotels. In 2020, HFTP sponsored a survey to gauge how guests view technologies in hotels. Now that the pandemic has officially ended, we thought an update on this topic would be of interest. Over the last few years, many hotels adopted contactless check-in…