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SOCIETIES Magazine’s 6th Edition

The May–August 2026 issue examines how intention, atmosphere, AI, design and cultural relevance are reshaping premium guest experiences PARIS, France, June 15, 2026 – Influence Society, a leading digital marketing agency serving high-end hospitality brands, today announced the release of SOCIETIES Magazine for May-August 2026. The new issue explores what the magazine defines as “The New Language of Luxury”, a shift away from excess and toward intention, emotional depth, craftsmanship, atmosphere and experiences that remain with guests long after they leave. The sixth edition of…
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The RFP Process for Hotel PMS

📋 An RFP (Request for Proposal) is a vital document and process for hotels to acquire services like Property Management Systems (PMS). It outlines the hotel's needs and facilitates comparison of vendors' products, services, and prices. The RFP process includes drafting, reviewing, and distributing the document to pre-qualified vendors who then detail their offerings for evaluation. Various RFP formats exist, with the text-style format recommended for comprehensive analysis. Standard RFP structure and supporting templates are available for download, aiding in the selection and…
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Luxury Hotels Shift to Mobile Technology, Eliminating Fixed Workstations for Seamless Guest Services and Staff Flexibility

📱 In luxury hotels, fixed workstations create service inefficiencies. Guests face delays at front desks, restaurants, and spas due to static systems. A shift to mobile, guest-centered service is underway. One luxury group managed over 200 transactions in hours using mobile devices. Modern mobile hardware like Apple’s devices surpasses proprietary systems. This approach enables hardware flexibility, staff empowerment, and guest-focused service, eliminating physical bottlenecks. Hotels are transitioning to mobile to enhance guest experience and operational fluidity.
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Study Reveals Menu QR Codes in Hotels and Resorts Generate Highest Engagement With Over 7.4 Million Scans Analyzed

📅 Hospitality operators have integrated QR codes extensively, yet usage data was scarce until a Scanova study analyzed 7.4 million scans across 52 hotel brands. Menu codes dominated, averaging 2,096 scans per code. The top 5% of codes in various industries, including hospitality, accounted for 78%-95% of scans. QR code success varies by placement and design, with dynamic codes offering maintenance advantages. WiFi and loyalty codes see less engagement, suggesting untapped…
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ChatGPT Reportedly Serves Ads on 47.7% of Prompts, Compared to 25.5% for Google, According to Writesonic

📱 ChatGPT serves ads on 47.7% of all prompts, while Google does so on 25.5%. These statistics were mentioned by Writesonic, although the calculation method is unclear. There is interest in exploring differing estimates or thoughts on these figures from LinkedIn colleagues, considering variables like model specifics, ad definitions, and platform differences.
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Preparing Hospitality Graduates for the Financial Realities of the Industry

Here's a question worth asking: If you graduated from a hospitality management program today, would you know how to read a hotel's financial statement? For many graduates, the answer may be no. Rather than reflecting a lack of student ability, it highlights an opportunity to strengthen how hospitality finance is taught within academic programs. Many hospitality programs do an excellent job…
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