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Aven Hospitality Partners with Protect Group to launch Refund Protect to its hotel portfolio

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HITEC®

💻 June 15–18, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas, USA, the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) will take place. Known as the world's largest and longest-running hospitality technology event, HITEC® is produced by HFTP® and offers access to the latest in hospitality tech, industry experts, and essential education, helping attendees find cost-effective strategies to enhance their company bottom lines.
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Destination Sunday: Why Repeat Visitors Matter

🏖 Discover why repeat visitors are crucial for destinations. Many locations prioritize new arrivals, neglecting the loyal guests who return. These loyal visitors don't depend on ads—they return for the familiar experience they love. Ignoring return rates can lead to constant spending on new visitors, which isn't growth, but churn. Track repeat visits to foster lasting tourism success; cultivating loyal guests costs less and stabilizes demand over time. Prioritize loyalty, not just arrivals.
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Tryp.com: Beyond the Search Bar

🗺 Who? Tryp.com, co-founded by André Rangel, is revolutionizing travel search. When? Present. Where? Operating across Europe. What? The company processes 80 million ticket prices over 7,000+ locations using a graph database. How? Tryp.com’s decentralized network and “Feed Data” approach have cut CAC to under €5, while 70% of revenue comes from mobile. Their strategy focuses on algorithmic discovery, not traditional search, leading to a 2x higher conversion rate and a median booking interval of less than two months.
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Eight heavenly home interiors that embody monastic minimalism

🏠 Casolare Scarani in Puglia, Italy, was transformed by Studio Andrew Trotter from a 19th-century school into a serene home, retaining its original vaulted ceilings. Mourning Dovecote in Sonoma, USA, was designed by Neal Schwartz with a chapel-like extension featuring a skylight. Vaulting Loft in London, UK, by Mata Architects, boasts cathedral-like wooden ceilings. In Hong Kong, NC Design & Architecture transformed a six-storey residence with arches and marble. A2 Architects designed Gate Lodge in Navan, Ireland, with a cruciform plan.
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