Lodges, eating places battle to remain afloat as meals costs soar
KISII, Kenya July 30 – In the previous couple of weeks, Kenyans have been struggling to deal with the rising value of meals costs led to by adversarial climate and rising enter prices which have been worsened by the Ukraine struggle. In response to the Kenya Nationwide Bureau of Statistics, the inflation fee for meals costs rose to 12.4 % in Could 2022, up from 7 % in Could 2021. This enhance in meals costs has been largely affected by hoteliers in Kisii County with most of them struggling to take care of their workers and clients and make revenue…
Inns and eating places cannot levy service cost by default, says CCPA
The Central Client Safety Authority (CCPA) on Monday barred inns and eating places from levying service cost by default in meals payments, and allowed prospects to file complaints in case of a violation of the norms. There shouldn’t be any assortment of service cost by another identify, it added. The inns have to obviously inform the buyer that paying the service cost is on the client’s discretion, the CCPA mentioned. The rules empower shoppers to complain in opposition to the apply underneath varied provisions of the Client Safety Act, tagging it as an ‘unfair commerce apply,’…
Resort Chelsea’s Elegant Foyer Bar Pays Homage to Resort Bars Across the World
The historic Resort Chelsea is quietly welcoming guests again via its doorways on West twenty third Avenue. After opening its Spanish-inspired restaurant El Quijote earlier this 12 months, the revamped New York lodge is introducing one other F&B idea for friends to find. Caviar with potato chips and beer cream. – Credit score: Eric Medsker Eric Medsker Extra from WWD “The Chelsea’s at all times felt to me like a grande dame,” says property co-owner Sean MacPherson. “And it felt like the suitable factor was to create the grande dame of foyer bars. And so we tried to honor the…
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:…
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…
Data & Analytics Help In Distributing Hotel Inventory
The Internet had an impact on almost every industry out there and how could the hotel industry be an exception to this revolution. Traditional booking mechanisms like phones and agents have been replaced by OTAs, brand websites, and other channels. Some channels are more profitable or we can say less costly than others are. Hotels have to continuously make sure that they are using the most profitable channel to sell their inventory to maximize revenues. Yielding and Pricing strategy has the prime role to play in determining which channel shall be used to maximize revenues. However, some hotel revenue managers…
Why is Security Critical for a Booking Engine?
In today’s digital age, cybersecurity is a major concern for any online business. Hotels and other hospitality businesses are no exception. The hospitality industry has seen a surge in online bookings in recent years, and with the increase in bookings, the risk of security breaches has also increased. This is why it is crucial to ensure that your booking engine is secure and that your guests’ data is protected. So, why is security critical for your booking engine? Let’s take a closer look. Protecting Your Guests’ Data The most critical aspect of any booking engine is the protection of your…