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At eTourism we are constantly looking at ways to improve how we promote specials and grow your sales.  In our latest upgrade, we have added in ‘Flames’ to promote your specials in the booking engine. This is something that we have been using in eTourism Holidays and due to client requests, we have now made this available in your eTourism Online booking engine. How to use?To enable this feature, simply go the package setup of the desired package that you wish to show the ‘Flames’ and turn the option to YES Packages/Rates > MODIFY on the desired package > Package Options and Rules…

The Boutique Lifestyle Lodging Association Announces the New BLLA Luxury Hospitality Academy, Powered by Équité The First-Of-Its-Kind Educational Program Unlocking Excellence for Authenticated Independent Boutique Hotels USA, Los Angeles, California. February 29, 2024 BLLA, the singular voice in the independent Luxury Boutique Lifestyle Hotel space, in collaboration with Équité, the leading global luxury strategy, communication, and brand activation firm, has created a groundbreaking initiative designed to redefine the landscape of luxury education for the world of luxury and boutique hospitality. BLLA, in association with Équité, is poised to revolutionize the way individuals and companies engage with the world of luxury…

Sirru Fen Fushi, the celebrated member of the Leading Hotels of the World collection, has announced the appointment of Girish Sharma as its new Executive Chef. Known for his culinary artistry and an uncompromising dedication to excellence, Chef Sharma is poised to elevate the resort’s gastronomic offerings to tasteful heights. Chef Girish brings with him a legacy of exceptional culinary mastery, honed over years of leading the kitchens at some of the Maldives’ most prestigious resorts, including Velaa Private Island and JOALI Maldives. Chef Girish discovered his culinary passion and was part of the esteemed 3-Michelin-starred Alain Ducasse at The…

American Airlines AAdvantage is my primary airline loyalty program, and it has been since I first qualified for AAdvantage Executive Platinum status in 2016. I’m getting close to snagging Million Miler status with AAdvantage and believe there’s lots of value in the AAdvantage program and American miles.However, during the last qualification period, I didn’t qualify for Executive Platinum status. Instead, I opted to stop at AAdvantage Platinum Pro status. During this qualification period, I’m doing the same.Here’s why I’m once again not going for Executive Platinum status and how I’m earning Platinum Pro status.Why I think AAdvantage Platinum Pro is…

HSMAI DC Panel Will Explore Six Need-To-Know Issues in Hospitality USA, Washington, D.C. October 12, 2023 The Washington, D.C., chapter of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International today invited hospitality professionals from throughout the metropolitan area to attend its annual Directors Roundtable & Conference on Oct. 18 at the Washington Marriott Capitol Hill. The program will feature six top minds in the hospitality industry, who will engage the audience with presentations on artificial intelligence, talent acquisition, meeting planners, revenue growth, digital marketing and defining success. The guest speakers will be Michael Goldrich of The Hotels Network and Vivander Advisors,…

Hotel Indigo Irving – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    IHG Hotels & Resorts has opened a new Hotel Indigo property in the Las Colinas neighborhood of Irving, Texas, marking the company’s 13th Texas-based property opened in 2024. The 150-room hotel, developed and owned by Shree M Capital, is a 10-minute drive from Dallas Love Field airport and is located along the Mandalay Canal. The hotel’s design reflects the unique character of the Las Colinas neighborhood, with architectural features and interior designs inspired by the local culture, landscape and history. The hotel’s restaurant, KLEO, offers a modern Mediterranean dining experience,…

We’ve posted a number of times on the importance of using email segmentation to create highly targeted marketing campaigns for specific guests groups.  Today, we are pleased to announce the launch of Guest Connect, a new module within the iLaunch Content Management System that finely tunes this process and makes your resort’s email marketing campaign even more effective.Guest Connect uses real-time data from your resort’s PMS to segment your contact database into highly specific guest groups. These groups are used to create highly personalised content that speaks directly to each group’s individual needs as a guest – whether they have…

Radisson Hotel Group and Stay Announce Strategic Partnership to Elevate Guest Experiences Worldwide The Partnership Will Enhance Communication and Service Accessibility Along With Paper Savings, Thanks to a Guest Experience Os That Provides Them With Both a Guest App and Staff Digital Solutions. Spain, Madrid. March 19, 2024 Radisson Hotel Group, an international hotel group with over 1,320 hotels in operation and under development, and STAY, the leading Guest Experience OS with a presence in 69 countries, are excited to announce their partnership. This agreement signifies another step towards delivering a seamless fusion of digital innovation and human-centric hospitality at…

Dallas Based Hospitality Company Makeready Appoints Eric Gavin as President of Operations USA, Dallas, Texas. November 28, 2024 Makeready, the Dallas-based leading experience-driven hospitality company, announces the expansion of its executive leadership team with the appointment of Eric Gavin, as President of Operations. Gavin joins Christine Magrann, President of Brand Development and Restaurants, in leading Makeready. The move reinforces Makeready’s unwavering commitment to being recognized as the best-in-class operator of notable hotels, restaurants, and retail experiences. With over 20 years of experience in driving operational excellence and strategic growth, Eric brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Makeready…

Ahead of the holiday travel season, there’s still time to sign up for TSA PreCheck.This program allows preapproved, low-risk travelers to expedite their way through airport security at more than 200 U.S. airports. More than 90 domestic and foreign airlines participate in the program.TSA PreCheck users do not have to take off their shoes or belts or remove laptops or liquids from their bags. They are also usually screened with walk-through X-ray machines rather than the full-body scanners most people are subjected to.Once enrolled, TSA PreCheck users will receive a Known Traveler Number, designating them as Trusted Traveler members through…