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Tony Loeb

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Tony Loeb, un expert reconnu de l'industrie hôtelière et du marketing digital, a gravi les échelons de sa carrière, passant de webmaster à Directeur Technique puis co-fondateur de WIHP où il participe à la création Meta I/O. Il a ensuite lancé "Experience", le premier CRM hôtelier mondial, révolutionnant l'expérience client et aidant plus de 4500 hôtels. Actuellement, il innove avec 10minhotel.com, une plateforme et une base de connaissance pour hôteliers, combinant ses passions pour l'hôtellerie et le marketing. Le site propose également un podcast informatif, "10 min pour un hôtelier", démontrant l'engagement continu de Tony pour l'innovation dans l'industrie hôtelière.

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Trip Affiliates Launches Hotel Switch for Travel Agents

🌍 HBX Group, active in over 170 countries with 3,700+ employees, reveals its Sustainability Report and ESG strategy, unveiling a 3-year plan with 75+ ESG actions and joining the UN Global Compact. The firm's Sustainable Hotels Programme now includes 40,000+ certified properties, with a 900% increase in hotels adopting a no-single-use plastics policy, reaching 5,000 in just one year. The Think Big initiative in Quintana Roo, Mexico, assisted Mayan cooperatives in sustainability, contributing to over 12,000 trees planted globally and earning HBX Group Carbon Neutral certification for six consecutive years.

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Spectrum Enterprise Completes Fiber Network Expansion and Technology Upgrades at Wilderness Resort in Wisconsin Dells

🛡 HBX Group, with over 3,700 employees in 170 countries, details its ESG plan with 75+ initiatives after a double materiality analysis and stakeholder consultation. They've joined the UN Global Compact and are aligning with the new European Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), analyzing 4,000+ KPIs. Their Sustainable Hotels Programme includes 40,000+ certified properties and increased hotels with a no-single-use plastics policy from 500 to 5,000 in a year. The group's employees contributed to over 12,000 trees planted, and the company is Carbon Neutral certified for six years in Scopes 1 and 2 by Carbon Footprint LTD. Their Think Big volunteer program launched a pilot in Quintana Roo, Mexico, in early 2024, helping Mayan cooperatives with tourism and sustainability.

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Restaurant Brands Re-Prioritize Digital Solutions in 2024

💸 HBX Group, with 3,700+ employees in 170+ countries, presents its ESG strategy with 75+ actions. Joined the United Nations Global Compact, aligns with the European Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) identifying 4,000+ KPIs. Sustainable Hotels Programme includes 40,000+ properties, with a 10-fold increase in hotels adopting a no-single-use plastics policy. The Think Big programme in Quintana Roo, Mexico, engaged employees in sustainable tourism. Volunteer hours increased by 40%, contributing to the planting of 12,000+ trees and achieving Carbon Neutral certification by Carbon Footprint LTD for six years.

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The cuisine of the other Georgia gains a foothold in the United States

🍜 Georgian cuisine from the former Soviet republic is gaining attention in the U.S., distinguished by local meats, cheeses, fresh produce, nuts, spices, and ancient winemaking traditions. Influences span across Ottomans to Russians due to the historic "Silk Road." Notable dishes include satsivi, pkhali, kharcho, nigvziani badrijani, khachapuri, khinkali, and churchkhela. Georgia's population is around 3.7 million, with its food scene expanding notably since 2016 in cities like North Miami Beach, Fla., and Chicago, where restaurants like Kavkaz and Chicago Diplomat Cafe thrive on word-of-mouth and social media promotion. Supra and Tabla in Washington, D.C., offer traditional and contemporary Georgian dishes, emphasizing the cultural "supra" experience of togetherness and hospitality.

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HBX Group Announces its Sustainability Report, Highlighting Key Strategies Through 2026

📺 The Grove Hotel, UK, known for hosting celebrities like Tom Cruise and Kylie Minogue, partnered with PPDS for an entertainment upgrade, installing 225 Philips MediaSuite TVs with Google Cast and Netflix. The TVs, networked over a Tiger TMS PMS and PPDS CMND, offer enhanced in-room entertainment and customised experiences in the West Wing and the Grade II listed Mansion House. Philips MediaSuite TVs feature seamless casting, access to apps, and regular updates to reduce e-waste.

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HRS’ Award-Winning Green Stay Initiative Secures ISO 14067 Certification

🏩 The Grove Hotel in the UK, a luxury retreat frequented by celebrities, has enhanced its in-room entertainment by installing 225 Philips MediaSuite TVs, powered by PPDS. Newly fitted TVs feature Google Cast and Netflix, providing personalized content and seamless streaming for guests. Following the initial installment of 189 TVs in the West Wing, 36 additional TVs were added to the Mansion House's rooms and suites. The project showcases a unique hospitality solution, integrating with a Tiger TMS PMS and PPDS CMND platform for tailored guest experiences. Location: Chandlers Cross, Hertfordshire, UK.

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Launch of Revolutionary Content Curation Layer (CCL) for Travel Agencies Highlights Travelport’s AI Strategy

📺 The Grove Hotel, UK, enhances guest experience with 225 Philips MediaSuite TVs, offering Google Cast and Netflix. The TVs provide seamless streaming, personalized content, and are networked over a Tiger TMS system using PPDS CMND. The upgrade includes 189 TVs in the West Wing and 36 in the Mansion House, aligning with guests' preferences for streaming services. Philips MediaSuite TVs support sustainability by receiving regular updates, minimizing electronic waste.

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DIRECTV HOSPITALITY Renews Deal with BWH Hotels to Enhance Guest Experience

📺 The Grove Hotel, UK, upgrades its in-room entertainment with 225 Philips MediaSuite TVs, featuring Google Cast and Netflix. Located near Central London, frequented by celebrities like Tom Cruise and Kylie Minogue, the hotel's initiative is part of a comprehensive refurbishment. Guests can now cast content from devices to TVs without extra hardware, with data cleared upon checkout. The TVs, networked over Tiger TMS and customized with The Grove's branding, support tailored guest experiences. PPDS' commitment ensures regular software updates, enhancing longevity and sustainability.

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Modern PMS: Anchoring Today’s Hotel Tech Stack

🏨 At the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) last month in Charlotte, N.C., attendees prioritized hotel technology investment, focusing on platforms with Open APIs for centralized guest data and streamlined payment processing. Key trends include AI, machine learning, IoT integration in hotel management, smart rooms, and cloud-based property management systems (PMS). Modern PMS is essential for data accessibility, affecting third-party solutions and overall hotel operations. Embedded payments within PMS are gaining attention for improving transaction efficiency and reducing fraud, while advanced analytics dashboards are sought after for deeper operational insights.

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ConverseNow Acquires Valyant AI

🛠 Häfele, a provider of hardware solutions, has partnered with Like Magic to create 'Work and Sleep' hotel rooms, allowing operators to transform spaces using digitally-enabled furniture and advanced software. The concept reduces costs and increases room utility. Ibis Styles hotel in Nagold, Germany, pilots the technology, integrating keyless entry and personalized services. Like Magic's platform enables 80% of staff tasks to be handled from one system, offering a digital guest journey and reducing staff pressure.

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