Automatic - 10 Minutes News for Hoteliers - Page 158

Airbound Raises $1.7M to Expand Drone Delivery

🌍 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched its second Net Zero Roadmap at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, noting a 27% increase over three years in Travel & Tourism businesses setting climate targets. Now, 53% of the analyzed 250 industry leaders have climate targets, up from 42% in 2021. One third of these companies are committed to Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) goals, doubling since 2021. The sector aims for net zero by 2050, with a 10.2% reduction in greenhouse gas intensity since 2019, including a 6% reduction in aviation's carbon intensity and an 11% reduction in the cruise and accommodation industries' carbon intensity from their peak in 2019. Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is highlighted as a key to aviation's decarbonisation.

ProSafe Played a Pivotal Role in AHLA/HTNG Staff Alert Technology Workgroup to Drive Advancements in Employee Safety Solutions

🏠 Renaissance Hotels, under Marriott Bonvoy, launches R FINDS on the 10th anniversary of Global Day of Discovery, showcasing 175+ local artisan products. The commission-free digital marketplace connects travelers with local communities and small businesses globally. The platform, curated by on-site Navigators, includes goods from Mexico, India, the Dominican Republic, Spain, and Thailand, as well as US retailers. New additions, like a custom honey kit representing Charleston, Chicago, and Hawaii, are set to arrive in early 2025. Global Day of Discovery events took place on November 19 across all Renaissance properties. Visit www.R-Finds.com for more.

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Legion Technologies Partners with Vail Resorts to Expand Workforce Management

🏨 Renaissance Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy, launches R FINDS, a global digital marketplace, on the 10th anniversary of Global Day of Discovery. With 175+ curated products representing over 170 properties globally, R FINDS benefits local artisans and businesses commission-free. Global Day of Discovery events held on November 19 across all properties, with the marketplace highlighting local creators from diverse locations such as Mexico, India, Spain, and the US. The initiative is supported by Renaissance Navigators and partnerships like Wallpaper magazine and contributions from chefs like Sophia Roe.

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ezCater Unwraps 2024’s Workplace Holiday Party Trends

📍 Renaissance Hotels, a Marriott Bonvoy brand with 170+ properties, launches R FINDS, a digital marketplace, on the 10th anniversary of its Global Day of Discovery. R FINDS features 175+ products from local artisans and small businesses, curated by the hotel's Navigators. The commission-free platform supports local economies and offers goods such as handcrafted items, artisanal foods, and home decor. Global Day of Discovery events occurred on November 19, promoting local communities and their businesses. Visit www.R-Finds.com for neighborhood finds from around the world.

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Renaissance Hotels Launches ‘R FINDS’ Digital Marketplace

🏠 Renaissance Hotels, within Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio, launched R FINDS, a global digital marketplace, on the 10th anniversary of Global Day of Discovery, November 19. The platform features 175+ products from local artisans and small businesses, representing over 175 Renaissance properties worldwide, and is curated with zero commission to support community businesses. Products include handcrafted goods, artisanal foods, decor, and apparel, with a honey kit featuring Edisto Gold Honey, Heaven's Honey, and Manoa Honey & Mead to be introduced in 2025. Global Day of Discovery events highlight the launch, with further exposure from Wallpaper magazine and guest editors like Sophia Roe. Visit www.R-Finds.com for neighborhood finds and www.renhotels.com for more about Renaissance Hotels.

STUDY: 65% of Restaurants Adopted New Technology to Manage Labor

🌍 The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) saw a 27% increase in global Travel & Tourism businesses setting climate targets in the past three years. Over half (53%) of the 250 leading businesses analyzed have set climate targets, up from 42% in 2021. One third are committed to Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) goals, and the number of companies adopting SBTi targets more than doubled since 2021. The updated Net Zero Roadmap, launched at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, aims to guide the sector towards net zero by 2050. Notable reductions in carbon emissions were reported: Travel & Tourism's carbon footprint dropped to 6.5% of global emissions in 2023 from 7.8% in 2019, aviation reduced carbon intensity by 6%, and the cruise and accommodation sectors decreased by 11%. The roadmap encourages use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and stresses the importance of green financing for SMEs.

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Shiji expands ReviewPro capabilities with AI-driven responses enhancing its Reputation Management suite

📱 In Barcelona, Spain, on November 19, 2024, Shiji introduced AI-driven review responses to ReviewPro, aimed at helping hoteliers manage feedback efficiently. This feature supports personalized replies in multiple languages, integrates with platforms like Booking.com and Google, and optimizes hotel staff productivity by streamlining the review management process. Shiji, founded in 1998, now has 5,000 employees across 80+ subsidiaries and serves over 91,000 hotels, 200,000 restaurants, and 600,000 retail outlets globally.

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“Don’t SOP the Life Out of a Hotel” – Tim Harmon, Palisades Hospitality Group

📰 Tim Harmon, founder and CEO of Palisades Hospitality Group, advocates for storytelling and spontaneity in hotel operations, emphasizing the balance between consistency and creativity in hospitality management. He highlights the need for hands-on leadership and a trust-based, empowering culture to achieve exceptional guest experiences that also deliver financial returns. Harmon stresses the significance of being present at properties to connect with their unique energy and dynamics and believes in motivating employees for financial success.

Hotel Technology Forum 2024: Win the Customer Kicks Off at Terranea Resort!

📈 Scott Steinberg delivers an interactive keynote at HTF 2024 on leveraging digital transformation for growth. Industry leaders Alex Cisneros, Sanjay Sharma, and Conrad Riddle discuss innovations in guest experiences and efficiency. Robert Marusi showcases AI-driven personalization in hospitality. The 19th Hotel Visionary Awards ceremony celebrates technology achievements. Pam Lindemoen addresses cybersecurity across sectors. Hyatt Hotels presents a case study on using DNS to combat human trafficking. Emerging hotel technology from startups like ConnectedFresh and Affixity is featured.

HT Talks Tech with Dave’s Hot Chicken

💾 Dave's Hot Chicken is upgrading to Qu and QSR Automations systems to support its rapid expansion and overcome current POS limitations. The new POS aims to scale easily to 1,000 locations, offering real-time data management and improved efficiency. Currently, only 10% of Dave’s locations are equipped with these solutions, with a goal to retrofit 100% within two years. Dave's employs Bikky's CDP for tracking guest behavior and leveraging trends to enhance customer engagement.

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