Novice Teams Ready to Shine in Wichita

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by Anne Calder | Photos by Daphne Backman Novice ice dancers competed for the first time at a U.S. Figure Skating Championship in 1991 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, MN. For decades, the novice participated at the annual National event using various schedule formats. The National Qualifying Series (NQS) that was adopted for the […]


Poor hotel tech is affecting employee retention, Cloudbeds finds

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San Diego, CA – Cloudbeds, the premier hospitality management software platform, has revealed 38% of hotel employees say their experience with property management systems (PMS) influenced their decision to leave a job. Cloudbeds’ newly unveiled user experience research found that while hotel employees generally rate their PMS highly for usability and productivity, issues such as […]


The hidden cost of rate disparity: OTAs undercutting hotels responsible for 50% rise in Cost Per Click (CPC)

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Houston TX, January 15, 2025 — Hotels that allow Online Travel Agents (OTAs) to undercut their rates pay nearly 50% more for PPC leads, new research has revealed. Analysis of 27million Cost per Click (CPC) impressions shows hotels are forced to pay an average of 47% more per click than if they offered the lowest […]


HiJiffy Empowers Hoteliers to Create Automated WhatsApp Messages with New Campaigns Manager

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[15 January 2025] – HiJiffy, a leader in conversational AI for hospitality, has introduced its latest innovation, the Campaigns Manager, designed to further streamline and automate guest communication across the entire guest journey. By integrating real-time data from a hotel’s Property Management System (PMS), this tool significantly simplifies operations while delivering tailored and timely messaging […]


Is 2025 the year of Innovation?

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For years, outdated and fragmented technology stacks have held hotels back, slowing growth and stifling innovation. In 2025, the message is clear: the status quo is no longer sustainable. Hotel operators that fail to embrace Enterprise Platform Solutions risk falling behind. These platforms are no longer a luxury; they are the key to unlocking guest […]