Le Negresco: A Place of Unforgettable Art and Beauty
Le Negresco is not simply a five-star hotel on the Promenade des Anglais. It is a landmark that blends art, history, and refined hospitality in one extraordinary setting. Since 1913, this iconic Nice property has welcomed royalty, artists, and world leaders while preserving its distinctive character. From museum-worthy interiors to Michelin-starred dining, every detail reflects French heritage and Riviera elegance. In this article, you will discover what makes Le Negresco a timeless cultural and luxury
Business Travel to Japan: Digital Preparation Guide
Business travel in Japan demands a high level of digital preparation, which highlights your professional credibility level. Your digital setup is an operational tool needed for all formats, whether it's an executive meeting in Osaka, corporate travel in Japan, or a trip, combined with some leisure stay. Japan is one of the leading countries from the point of view of technological development, but its system functions by local standards. Proper preparation for business travel is
How Can Connected Hotel Systems Enable Data-Driven Revenue?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel: How can hotels improve (or begin) their PMS, RMS, CRM and POS integrations, and how does a connected tech stack enable smarter, data-driven revenue management? (Proposed by Chaya Kowal.) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Tamie Matthews - Revenue, Sales & Marketing Consultant, RevenYou Massimiliano Terzulli - Revenue Management Consultant, Franco Grasso Revenue Team Mariska van Heemskerk - Owner, Revenue Management Works
What Was the Biggest Challenge That Shaped My Marketing Career?
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel What has been the most significant challenge you've overcome in your marketing career? What was the most important lesson you learned, and from whom? (Proposed by Moriya Rockman) Our Marketing Expert Panel Michael J. Goldrich - Founder & Chief Advisor, Vivander Cory Falter - Partner, Lure Agency Stephanie Smith-Sparks - Founder, Cogwheel Marketing Ask Our Panel a Question Join Our
The Advantages and Limitations of Chartering a Private Jet
Air travel planning is frequently associated with uncertainty, operational inefficiencies, and elevated stress levels. Commercial aviation systems, while optimized for scale, are often characterized by delays, cancellations, congestion, and standardized service delivery. These factors can negatively influence both the efficiency and the experiential quality of travel. In this context, private jet chartering emerges as an alternative model, offering a distinct set of operational advantages alongside notable limitations. Key Advantages of Chartering A Private Jet Chartering a private jet offers travelers greater control, comfort, privacy, and flexibility, making it especially valuable for time-sensitive, personalized, or complex journeys. 1. Greater Time Efficiency
How Can Hotels Align Pricing with Value and Market Position?
Question for Our Revenue Management Expert Panel What analysis should hotels use to evaluate pricing relative to perceived value and that of competitors? How might this influence their market positioning strategy? (Question by Mariska van Heemskerk) Our Revenue Management Expert Panel Mariska van Heemskerk - Owner, Revenue Management Works Massimiliano Terzulli - Revenue Management Consultant, Franco Grasso Revenue Team Tanya Hadwick - Group Revenue & Yield Leader,
How Can Hotels Win More Group Bookings Across Channels?
Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel What marketing strategies can hotels use to drive more group bookings, both directly and through 3rd party channels? (Question by Cory Falter) Our Marketing Expert Panel Max Starkov - Adjunct Professor Hospitality Technology, New York University Moriya Rockman - Chief of Marketing, Smiling House Luxury Global Michael J. Goldrich - Founder & Chief Advisor, Vivander Cory Falter - Partner, Lure
AI and Revenue Management: 3 Avoidable Mistakes for Hotels
Lightning‑fast data analysis, conversational deep dives into performance trends, and drastically reduced reporting workloads. AI promises hospitality leaders unprecedented speed and efficiency. It’s no wonder the industry is buzzing with excitement. Yet in today’s AI gold‑rush environment—full of hype, noise, and fear‑of‑missing‑out messaging—the risk of missteps has never been higher.
From Fragmented PMS to Forecast Confidence: A Case Study
Managing revenue across multiple properties is complex. When different PMS systems, inconsistent data, and slow reporting are added to the mix, clarity disappears quickly. Revenue teams spend more time reconciling numbers than shaping strategy, and forecast confidence begins to erode. In multi-PMS environments, trust in data becomes the real bottleneck.
Raja Ampat or Komodo? A Practical Liveaboard Guide for Better Dive Travel Decisions
Indonesia offers some of the most remarkable liveaboard diving experiences in the world, yet choosing between Raja Ampat and Komodo can be challenging for travelers and tourism professionals alike. Both destinations promise spectacular marine life, dramatic landscapes, and memorable underwater encounters. However, they deliver very different experiences depending on seasonality,