🚎 Swifties Flock to Miami for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour

🚎 Swifties Flock to Miami for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour in Miami has sparked a travel frenzy, with fans traveling by planes, trains, and cars to attend her concerts. Hotels and transportation services in the area have seen a significant boost, highlighting the economic impact of the tour on the city. Read more.

Keep your hotel and guests safe from phishing attacks with the YubiKey from Yubico

As a hospitality organization, people turn to you for joy and to create happy memories. It is vital to keep your hotel and guests safe from phishing attacks which mostly start from stolen credentials. Multi-factor authentication (MFA) should be a first-line defense of a cybersecurity strategy to secure user access.

But not all forms of MFA are created equal. Learn how the YubiKey from Yubico provides phishing-resistant authentication that travels seamlessly with users across a range of platforms, devices and real life scenarios. Create phishing-resistant users that consistently stay protected with YubiKeys, proven to secure global hospitality organizations by keeping systems and data safe.

Stranded Hotels: A $140 Billion Wake-Up Call

A stranded property is one that becomes economically obsolete due to failing to meet new regulatory or market expectations. For commercial real estate, this often means properties that don't comply with new energy efficiency and carbon emission standards. The scale of this issue is staggering: according to projections from the Carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor (CRREM), up to $9 trillion in US Commercial properties are expected to become stranded in the coming years. Within this alarming trend, the hospitality sector faces a particularly acute challenge. Read More on Stranded Hotels and how CIRQ+ can help.

📢 Google Launches Search Ads for Travel Feeds

Google has introduced a new feature for travel companies, allowing them to integrate real-time feeds into search ads. This update helps travel businesses display specific offers, including hotel prices and flight availability, in a more dynamic and engaging way to attract potential travelers. Read more.

📈 Albania’s Tourism Sector Sees High Expectations as Airlines Increase Capacity

Tourism in Albania is booming, with many international visitors filling hotels across the country. In response, airlines are increasing their capacities to accommodate the influx, further fueling the growth of Albania’s hospitality industry. Read more.

🧊 Iceland Hotels Offer Northern Lights Wake-Up Calls

Hotels in Iceland are offering a unique service: Northern Lights wake-up calls. Guests can request to be woken up during the night to witness the awe-inspiring aurora borealis, enhancing the overall guest experience in the country known for its natural beauty. Read more.

✨ Hotel Status Match Programs Offer Perks for Frequent Travelers

Hotel status match programs allow frequent travelers to enjoy elite benefits like room upgrades and lounge access. These programs are a competitive tool for hotels to attract loyal customers from rival brands. Some status matches are automatic, while others require meeting specific criteria, like a certain number of paid stays. Not all hotels offer status matches, and program requirements can change over time. Read more.

📊 IHG Faces Weak Demand in China but Sees Growth in Other Regions

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) reported a global RevPAR growth of 1.5% for Q3 2024, impacted by weak demand in China and softer performance in the U.S. Europe and other global markets showed stronger results, with RevPAR up 4.9% in EMEAA (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia). China's RevPAR fell 10.3% due to tough comparisons from the previous year. Read more.

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