New on the market: Philips hotel TVs
Philips MediaSuite TVs have options to suit a variety of budgets and environments, whether for a global hotel chain or a small guest house.
The key to driving direct bookings
Although the events of the last 18 months have transformed the hospitality industry, one thing that hasn’t changed is the enthusiasm of hotel operators to convert more direct bookings. Ashleigh Donald, co-founder and marketing and communications consultant at Halo Business Consulting Ltd, discusses how Google has changed the rules of the game with its Hotel Ads.
LucidPay to launch Tezos-based stablecoin for hospitality industry
LucidPay’s blockchain solution is currently being used by hotels located in UAE and KSA, such as Atlantis, Sofitel on the Palm,
Seera Group creates the region’s largest travel business
Almosafer will serve as the single umbrella travel brand under Seera Group managing consumer travel, corporate, and government services.
ARCO completed the acquisition of Tamkeen Company
This marks the third brand to join ARCO’s portfolio, which already includes food brand Pep&co and the newly launched Assemble.
GrubTech raises USD 13M in Series A to accelerate its international growth
GrubTech’s all-encompassing software powers various key functions, including back of house, in-kitchen operations, and broad online presence.
Deliverect and Hungerstation partner up to streamline food on demand
HungerStation helped restaurants across KSA and Bahrain to grow by opening new sales channels which in return increases their revenue.
Tate & Lyle to open F&B technical application center in the Middle East
Tate & Lyle’s food scientists will work with customers to address the demand for solutions that lower sugar, fat and calories and add fiber.
Deliverect announces new suite of products to enable customers’ growth
Deliverect connects Zomato, Deliveroo, Talabat, Just Eat and Takeaway.com and other platforms to restaurants via a POS automation system.
The role of wi-fi in direct marketing
Hospitality establishments are constantly looking for ways to market their products and services to guests. Duncan Fraser-Smith, founder of The Cutting Edge Agency, takes a closer look at the role of WiFi in direct marketing.