Cloudbeds acquires Whistle to solve friction in guest journey
Paul Stevens
28 June 2022
US: Hospitality management platform Cloudbeds has announced the acquisition of guest engagement solution Whistle.
HiJiffy launches guest communication OS
Eloise Hanson
28 June 2022
Portugal: Aplysia from HiJiffy is an AI communication system enabling hotels to speak with their customers pre, during and post-stay.
VANITY GROUP becomes PETA certified
Eloise Hanson
23 June 2022
AUS: Luxury hotel amenity provider VANITY GROUP has achieved PETA certification and is now recognised as part of PETA’s Global Beauty Without Bunnies program.
Cvent acquires VenueDirectory
Eloise Hanson
20 June 2022
UK/EU: Meeting and event management platform Cvent has acquired VenueDirectory, reportedly the largest data centre of venue information to the UK MICE industry.
The Standard launches exclusive program for travel agents
George Sell
10 June 2022
US: The Standard has launched Secret Agent, an exclusive specialty rate program for travel agents.
Jumeirah partners with Incode
Eloise Hanson
16 May 2022
UAE: Jumeirah Group has partnered with identity verification company Incode Technologies to enhance the customer journey.
eviivo launches mobile property management app
Eloise Hanson
13 May 2022
Worldwide: eviivo has launched eviivo Mobile, a booking and property management app, in conjunction with a report which reveals 84 per cent of managers want to monitor their business anywhere.
YOTEL partners with Urban Jungle
Eloise Hanson
29 April 2022
Worldwide: YOTEL and beauty brand Urban Jungle have agreed an exclusive partnership, marking the first hotel group to stock the brand’s toiletries.
Sustainable hotel booking platform Alight launches
Eloise Hanson
26 April 2022
US: Tech startup Wayaj has launched Alight, a sustainable booking platform which allows travellers to book hotels and offset their trip’s carbon footprint.
OTA Insight acquires Kriya RevGEN
Eloise Hanson
14 April 2022
US: OTA Insight has acquired Dallas-based revenue management platform Kriya RevGEN.
Cloudbeds acquires Whistle to solve friction in guest journey
US: Hospitality management platform Cloudbeds has announced the acquisition of guest engagement solution Whistle.
Simon Galic, Hotel AMANO Covent Garden, on the brand’s UK debut
BHN talks to Simon Galic, GM at Hotel AMANO Covent Garden, about establishing a German brand in the UK.
Boutique lifestyle debut for Best Western
UK: The first boutique lifestyle hotel by Best Western called Sadie Luton will open in Bedfordshire on Friday 1 July 2022.
Rosewood appoints SVP operations EMEAC
EMEAC: Victor Clavell has been named senior vice president of operations for Europe, the Middle East and the Caribbean at Rosewood Hotel Group.
HiJiffy launches guest communication OS
Portugal: Aplysia from HiJiffy is an AI communication system enabling hotels to speak with their customers pre, during and post-stay.
The Baron at Bucknell for sale at £1.8m
UK: The Baron at Bucknell, located in the Shropshire Hills AONB, is being marketed by Fleurets at a guide price of £1.8 million.
Green light for Dublin boutique hotel
UK: Plans for a €15 million boutique hotel in the centre of Dublin have been approved following an appeal.
Exclusive Collection announces senior promotions
UK: David Connell has been appointed director of operations for Exclusive Collection, and Dan Wait named hotel manager of South Lodge.
Life House signs Detroit historic property
US: An affiliate of Cloudland Capital have acquired The Inn on Ferry Street, a collection of Victorian mansions in Detroit, and appointed Life House as operators.
Marriott launches media network powered by Yahoo
US: The Marriott Media Network, developed by Yahoo, will offer curated content to travellers throughout the Marriott guest journey.
