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Beyond and Booking.com Announce Partnership

🏛 HotelREZ, a hotel representation company, partners with Greengage to offer ECOsmart certification to its member properties, demonstrating their commitment to sustainability. This certification, available since 2020, has Bronze, Silver, Gold, or Platinum levels, including transparent criteria such as carbon footprint per night. The initiative positions HotelREZ at the forefront of the hospitality industry's environmental revolution, catering to the demand for sustainable accommodation. The ECOsmart certification is integrated into HotelREZ’s REZtoMarket content platform and will be visible on GDS platforms, REZMedia, and Best Loved Hotels. HotelREZ is also undergoing its own ECOsmart audit, showcasing its dedication to sustainable practice leadership.
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AiDEN Automotive Teams Up with Mavi to Make In-Car Ordering a Reality

🌱 HotelREZ, a hotel representation company, partners with Greengage for ECOsmart certification, aiding properties to showcase sustainable practices. ECOsmart, an international certification, offers Bronze to Platinum levels based on criteria like carbon footprint. It's integrated into HotelREZ's platforms and supports transparency for eco-conscious travelers. The partnership aims to make sustainable hospitality accessible across UK and Europe, aligning with the industry’s environmental revolution and demand for sustainable travel options.
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Boosting Restaurant Efficiency: Elevating Experiences with Enhanced Cellular Connectivity Solutions

📶 Wi-Fi remains essential for restaurant operations like inventory ordering and emailing. However, Wi-Fi is less optimal for customer services compared to cellular, which doesn't require sign-in and is more secure. With three-quarters of U.S. fast-food diners expecting orders in under five minutes, consistent cellular connectivity is crucial. Restaurants now use smart cellular signal boosters for reliable coverage, offering true carrier channelized performance. These can be managed remotely, ensuring seamless customer experiences and supporting digital transformation efforts.
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Restaurant chain RASA links with Bikky to enhance guest experience

🏨 Stash Hotel Rewards doubled its partner network from 160 to over 320 independent properties in two years. The loyalty program drives direct bookings, reducing reliance on OTAs. Over 90% of Stash partner hotels have a TripAdvisor rating of 4.5 or 5.0. Stash members stay 50% more often and spend $780 more annually than non-members. 82% of guests switched from OTAs to direct bookings after joining. The program compensates partners in full during redemptions, costs less than 1% of fees charged by major chains, and boasts over 1.2 million members.
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Holiday Travel Brings Joy — and Cyber Risks: Is Your Website Secure?

🔒 Travel booking websites see increased traffic and attacks during holiday months, necessitating enhanced security measures. Key facts include: the average cost of a hospitality data breach in 2024 is $3.82 million, up from $3.36 million in 2023. Businesses are urged to comply with PCI DSS 4.0 standards, which emphasize stronger safeguards for e-commerce and cardholder data. Five protective steps are recommended, including identifying and patching vulnerabilities, enhancing fraud prevention with PCI-3DS, devaluing data through tokenization, avoiding non-tokenized data handling, and enforcing content security policies.
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