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Josiah Mackenzie

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PriceLabs updates pricing solution for independent hotels

💰 PriceLabs upgrades its revenue management software for independent hotels with real-time analytics and dynamic pricing. New features include automated dashboards, responsive pricing, and compatibility with 150+ PMS and channel managers. The Real-Time Sync add-on refreshes rates every 60 minutes. The Hyper Local Pulse algorithm tailors pricing based on data from up to 350 nearby properties. PriceLabs leverages its experience in pricing over 500,000 daily short-term rental listings. Co-founder Richie Khandelwal aims to simplify affordable, data-driven revenue tools for hotels.
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KEC and Archipelago form JV to launch Saudi hotel brand

🏨 Knowledge Economic City (KEC) and Archipelago International are launching a hospitality management platform and a new Saudi hotel brand in Madinah. The joint venture's first project features a hotel with 2,500 keys, marking one of KEC’s largest assets. KEC spans 6.8 million square meters in Madinah, while Archipelago manages over 45,000 rooms. The hotel will boost employment opportunities and expand through franchise and licensing. Archipelago's partner, Maison Privee, will enhance short-stay services in Madinah.
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How centralised operations helps boutique hotels stay competitive

🏨 Boutique hotels, characterized by unique experiences, face operational hurdles due to small teams and high service expectations, often relying on outdated workflows. Key issues include lost maintenance requests and fragmented communication. Dharma's centralised platform enhances efficiency with structured workflows, unified messaging, and AI support, allowing staff to focus on guest interactions. This shift ensures consistency, vital for maintaining boutique hotels' reputations and guest satisfaction, particularly during peak seasons.
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