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Day #3 at Phocuswright: Greg Schulze from Expedia Group with a great opening session hosted by Lorraine Sileo 🗣️ - some key takeaways: - Expedia’s renewed success in Europe will likely come through focus on local brands who fit well into the markets (VRBO especially) 🇪🇺 - OneKey in the UK is about a couple of months away from launch 🚀 - 25-30% of OneKey customers are new to VRBO ➡️ (My take: US-customers then also take to VRBO through the “cross-marketing” in good numbers - will be super interesting to see on how that will build in EMEA eventually) #phocuswrighteurope #fritztalkstravel #intellivoice #expedia #whatsnext

🤔 Last week’s dojo.live conversation with Tim Flors, Chief Customer Officer at Groups360, taught me something new! (As does every show, which is just one of the reasons I love my job!) Tim kept mentioning "SMERFs" throughout the show, and I’m sitting there like...wait, Smurfs? The little blue cartoon guys? I know that's not right... so I smiled and nodded. 😂 Turns out, SMERF is a term in hospitality that stands for Social, Military, Educational, Religious, and Fraternal groups. These segments are key drivers in group travel, often booking venues for everything from weddings to reunions. They're unique because they tend to be price-sensitive but super loyal when they find the right fit! Tim highlighted how SMERF groups were actually some of the early adopters of Groups360’s booking technology. According to Tim, "We have certain segments who are quicker to adopt, and SMERF was one of the first early adopters on our platform." So, even these traditionally low-tech groups are jumping on board with tech innovation to simplify bookings and streamline events! Want to learn more about how tech is revolutionizing group travel? 📈 Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/eM_Yj2tv #GroupTravel #EventPlanning #TravelTech #SMERF #TechInnovation

🚀 Introducing Alto360! 🚀 Last week, at our annual Smart, Safe and Sustainable Summit, we announced the reveal of our brand new product Alto360 to the delegates. And now is the time to share it with the rest of the world! Alto360 is a cutting-edge real-time data intelligence tool designed for business travel and global mobility managers. With Alto360, you can strategically design your corporate accommodation programme with unmatched predictive data intelligence in the extended stay market. 🌍🏨 🔍 What can Alto360 do for you?   - View Comprehensive Data: Break down average daily rates by location, length of stay, property type, and travel dates, allowing for strategic and proactive decision-making. - Save Time: Eliminate the need for manual data collection and analysis. - Export Data: Easily share and further analyse your information. - Optimise Budgets: Confidently manage travel and relocation budgets with real-time, transparent cost-savings. - Analyse Historical Data: Compare your ADRs and budget, providing clear answers to challenging questions. Watch our launch video to see Alto360 in action: https://lnkd.in/gdiwEkj8 #BusinessTravel #GlobalMobility #DataIntelligence #Alto360 #TravelTech #ExtendedStay #AltoVita Feel free to reach out to learn more about how Alto360 can elevate your travel and relocation programs.

TIP: Positive feedback is incredibly valuable for your STR business. It not only boosts your credibility but also helps you rank higher in search results. You'd be surprised how many guests are willing to leave a review if you simply ask nicely! 😊 #STRMarketing #GuestReviews #SocialProof #Airbnb #VRBO #VacationRentals #Hospitality #MarketingTips

Have you started your nomination for the Travolution Awards yet? 🏆 Our helpful guide offers simple tips on how to write an outstanding entry that will impress the judges and give you the chance to win one of the prestigious awards. This is your opportunity to showcase your achievements from the last 12 months. 🌟 Start your entry by clicking the link in comments 🔗 #TravoAwards #TravelTech

🚀 HITEC, you've been a game-changer!  DeviceThread just leveled up at #HITEC2024!  Deep hospitality insights, epic connections, and a roadmap for your smart hospitality journey.  #TechInnovation #NetworkingWin #GrowthMindset #DeviceThread

Are your employees suffering their IT problems in silence? It's a common theme we're hearing in the demo room at #CES2025. Larry Meadows and Nathan Kofahl explain why telemetry is the key to helping IT identify and resolve those hidden pockets of suffering, before they impact productivity and engagement.🎥👀👇 Join us at the Aria Resort & Casino to find out more!

Would you like to know how leading entertainment brand Village Roadshow integrated 4x Faster to Reshape the Future of Entertainment with Workato? It's an incredible story. It involved 4 Key objectives aligning with their integration strategy It involved agility and scalability and met security requirements. 1. Fixed performance and stability requirements. 2. Fit Village Roadshow's proposed operating model. 3. Simply and swiftly build and manage. 4. Lowered Cost of Total Ownership. Workato showcased all requirements in weeks!

Gadens is delighted to have advised Viva Leisure on its investment into Boutique Fitness Studios Australia & New Zealand. The strategic investment is part of Viva Leisure’s exciting growth strategy which will see Viva's network expand to over 400 locations across multiple disciplines and brands. Gadens corporate partner Jeremy Smith led on the transaction, supported by senior associate Nathan Koulouris. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gy28AUwT If you found this insight article useful and you would like to subscribe to Gadens' updates, click here: https://lnkd.in/gwqNGne #Auslaw