Shipping Container Homes for a Micro-Resort
This post was originally published on this site. What are your thoughts on container homes? I see them a lot, and most of the time I don’t love them, but…
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Anastasia Tara
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Recent Siteminder Report Highlights OTAs as Primary Starting Point for Accommodation Searches, Impacting Direct Bookings
🏨 Recent Siteminder report highlights OTAs as primary accommodation search point over Google. OTA commissions can reach seven figures for small/mid-sized hotels, making them a "necessary evil" despite reducing net revenues. Hotels are advised to implement OTA winback strategies, improving direct bookings through website enhancements, CRM, and personalized emails. Clear content, swift booking engines, loyalty perks, and structured data are essential. Effective CRM emphasizes empathy and guest relevance, enhancing trust and long-term loyalty through context-aware communications.
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Singita's Conservation Efforts Lead to Strong Financial Returns Through Triple Bottom Line Strategy Across Africa
🌳 Singita, a conservation-focused hospitality brand, spans over 1 million acres across South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Founded in 1993, its efforts include protecting biodiversity, supporting rhinos and gorilla conservation, and implementing community programs. In 2020, Singita launched a carbon offset program. It supports local education and job creation, demonstrating the Triple Bottom Line's (people, planet, profit) benefits. Singita's approach highlights the financial and ecological value of sustainable luxury tourism.
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Tech in Hospitality Summit 2026 Scheduled for September 17 at Hilton London Canary Wharf by Forum Events
💻 On September 17, 2026, the Tech in Hospitality Summit 2026 is set to occur at Hilton London Canary Wharf. Hosted by Forum Events with Hotel Designs, this event connects hospitality professionals and tech suppliers for personalized networking. The summit caters to the increasing need for innovative tech solutions in the hospitality industry, providing a focused and tailored experience rather than a traditional trade show format.
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Tech in Hospitality Summit 2026 to Be Held on September 17 at Hilton London Canary Wharf, Focuses on Innovation
🏨 September 17, 2026, Hilton London Canary Wharf hosts the Tech in Hospitality Summit 2026. This event, organized by Forum Events in partnership with Hotel Designs, offers a unique networking and insight platform for hospitality professionals and tech suppliers. It addresses the increasing demand for innovative tech solutions in the hospitality industry, providing a more targeted approach than traditional trade shows.
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British Restaurant Groups See 1.9% Sales Growth in March 2026, Marking Third Month Below Inflation
🍴 British restaurant groups saw a third consecutive month of below-inflation growth in at-home sales as of March 2026. According to the NIQ Hospitality at Home Tracker, March's like-for-like sales were only 1.9% higher than in March 2025. Earlier, January and February recorded slight increases of 2.7% and 0.1%, respectively. The data indicates cautious consumer spending in early 2026, likely affecting future consumer confidence.
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British Restaurant Groups See 1.9% Sales Growth in March, Below Inflation for Third Consecutive Month
🍽 British restaurant groups recorded their third consecutive month of below-inflation organic growth in at-home sales in March, according to the NIQ Hospitality at Home Tracker. Like-for-like sales rose only 1.9% compared to March 2025, following growth of 2.7% in January and 0.1% in February. This trend suggests consumers are monitoring their spending closely in early 2026.
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Uber Partners with Expedia to Expand Travel Services, Projects $1.5 Billion in Advertising Revenue for 2025
📱 Uber's collaboration with Expedia allows hotel bookings through its app, announced during the "Go — Get" keynote by CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. Uber seeks to become a travel super-app, contrasting with former CEO Travis Kalanick's AI-focused ATOM. Uber's "Book with Voice" feature leverages AI for travel planning, amid a rise in AI-powered services. Eats advertising drives $1.5 billion annually by Q1 2025. Building custom AI solutions is now efficient and cost-effective, with potential high returns.
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Uber Expands Into Travel Market With Expedia Partnership, Introduces Voice Booking Amid Super-App Strategy
🛫 Uber announced a partnership with Expedia to let users book hotels in-app, aiming to become a super-app for travel. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, formerly of Expedia, highlighted the shift from rides to broader services. Uber's Eats division saw a 60% increase in advertising revenue, reaching $1.5 billion annually by Q1 2025. A new "Book with Voice" feature was released, leveraging AI for seamless travel planning. Critics question Uber's strategic direction compared to co-founder Travis Kalanick's AI-driven mobility focus.
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Storytelling Elevates Hospitality Events by Enhancing Guest Engagement and Creating Memorable Experiences
📖 In hospitality, storytelling transforms events into unforgettable experiences, engaging guests with cohesive narratives. Key narrative elements—setting, character, conflict, resolution, and theme—integrate with decor, menu, and entertainment. Emotional touchpoints, interactive storytelling, and sensory elements like sound and taste enhance connection and immersion. Post-event feedback and data analysis assess storytelling effectiveness, guiding future improvements. This strategic use of storytelling fosters deep guest connections and creates lasting memories.
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