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The RFP Process for Hotel PMS

📋 An RFP (Request for Proposal) is a vital document and process for hotels to acquire services like Property Management Systems (PMS). It outlines the hotel's needs and facilitates comparison of vendors' products, services, and prices. The RFP process includes drafting, reviewing, and distributing the document to pre-qualified vendors who then detail their offerings for evaluation. Various RFP formats exist, with the text-style format recommended for comprehensive analysis. Standard RFP structure and supporting templates are available for download, aiding in the selection and…
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The Hotelier’s Guide to Starting Your Automation Journey

New operational guide offers a step-by-step framework to help hoteliers get started with business process automation without creating an IT overhaul. PRAGUE, 4 September 2025. RobosizeME, a provider of hospitality automation solutions, has published The Hotelier’s Guide to Starting Your Automation Journey, a new operational guide designed to help hotel owners and executives take practical, low-disruption steps toward process automation. Authored with insights from industry leaders with decades of experience in hotel technology, the guide outlines a simple, seven-step framework for…
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Refinery Hotel Redefines Revenue Management

🏨 Located in Midtown Manhattan, Refinery Hotel, a luxury lifestyle boutique hotel with 197 keys, implemented LodgIQ's revenue management system, enabling Commercial Director Michelle Sharma to transition to a strategic role. The tech-forward hotel is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, known for spacious rooms and a mix of corporate and leisure guests. LodgIQ's automated rate decisions and smart pricing recommendations have led to double-digit growth in RevPAR, $500 premium room deltas, over 40% direct booking contribution, high Net ADR from OTAs with minimal…
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Cologne Hotel Performance Surges During FIBO 2026 with RevPAR Up 8.7% and ADR Above EUR200

📅 April 2026, Cologne: During FIBO 2026, Cologne’s hotel performance surged. Occupancy rose to 71.7% (+1.6%), ADR reached EUR131.02 (+7.0%), and RevPAR hit EUR93.96 (+8.7%). Performance peaked on 16 April, with occupancy at 96.5%, ADR at EUR277.46, and RevPAR at EUR267.64. ADR and RevPAR exceeded EUR200 for four consecutive days, marking the highest daily performance since October 2025. CoStar's analysis includes data from 94,000 properties worldwide.
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Google Search Ad Revenue Increases by 19% Year-on-Year, Reaching $60.4 Billion in Q1 2026

🛫 Google Search's ad revenue surged by 19% in Q1 2026 to $60.4 billion, despite predictions of decline due to AI competition. Founder-led companies outperform with 2.1× shareholder returns; tech founders achieve 2.6× since 2015. Airbnb resolved 40% of support issues via AI, reducing costs by 10% annually. China and the US top tourism spending at $250 billion each. By 2030, the 60+ demographic will make up over a third of international trips, reaching a $1.4 trillion market by 2032.
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Food and Drink Prices in Hospitality Sector Decrease by 1.4% in March, Reports NIQ and Prestige Purchasing

🍽 In March, the hospitality sector saw a 1.4% month-on-month decrease in food and drink prices, according to the NIQ and Prestige Purchasing Foodservice Price Index. This drop, likely short-lived, results from delayed cost transmission in UK supply chains and favorable seasonal changes for fresh vegetables. However, ongoing conflicts and energy shocks could lead to future price hikes.
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Bob W Reduces Emissions Per Guest Night by 31% in 2025, Achieves 69% Lower Carbon Emissions Than Average European Hotel

📈 In 2025, Bob W expanded by opening 10 new European locations, achieving a 69% reduction in carbon emissions per guest night compared to Europe’s average. Total emissions decreased by over 9%, and emissions per guest night fell 31%. A typical Bob W stay emits 3.78 kg CO₂e per night versus 12 kg CO₂e in typical European hotels. Since 2021, they’ve offset 1,979 tCO₂e through carbon…
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