
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBHN editor Eloise Hanson speaks to Jonathan Raggett, CEO of Red Carnation Hotels, about his passion for sports (particularly cycling), holidays to Santorini, and the joys of nurturing younger members of the team into leaders. They also talked about the group’s renovation program, launching an app, what today’s travellers value, and more.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteEurope: Lifestyle hotel brand Aethos has acquired Yayem, an experiential members’ club and travel app.

Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: 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.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: France-based app Staycation will launch in London this April for users to book 24 hour experiences at luxury and boutique hotels.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUAE: The More Cravings by Marriott Bonvoy app will offer loyalty members offers and discounts on dining experiences in the Middle East.
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorldwide: Subscription-based OTA Bidroom has launched an extranet app for hotel members to access all guest data and manage multiple properties and room rates. uilt