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  1. 21 May 2013
    London Hotels Outperformed by Regional Hoteliers! London Hotels Outperformed by Regional Hoteliers!

    Price cuts temper London hotel performance as the regions press on Hotels in the regions continue to outperform whilst their London counterparts discount prices.

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  2. 21 May 2013
    The Solution to the 2013 Sales Challenge The Solution to the 2013 Sales Challenge

    The phrase “Sell or Perish” is perhaps apt for hoteliers in 2013 and 2014! The sales challenge is at the forefront of hoteliers’ minds this summer, as the reality of the post-Olympic trading conditions sets in.

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  3. 17 May 2013
    Social Media: A New Age of Direct Marketing Social Media: A New Age of Direct Marketing

    Ten years ago, directly marketing to potential guests was a costly affair involving printers and Royal Mail. Thanks to the social media revolution, times have changed.

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  4. 16 May 2013
    Quarterly Review: Luxury Hotels Outstrip Budget Sector Quarterly Review: Luxury Hotels Outstrip Budget Sector

    At an average of 64.7%, UK hotels’ occupancy rates were 1.7% higher in the first quarter of 2013 compared to the same period in 2012, as LJ Forecaster data reveals. RevPAR, too, increased by an average of 2.4% – a rate that is, however, outstripped by an average inflation at 2.8%.

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  5. 29 April 2013
    Inspiring the Future Inspiring the Future

    Monica Or considers what the hospitality industry can do today to inspire future talent.

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  6. 16 April 2013
    Marriott Hotels Tops London Visitor Survey Marriott Hotels Tops London Visitor Survey

    A major new survey of visitors to London reveals shifting market dynamics and benchmarks guest expectations in the competitive London hotel market. Marriott Hotels outperforms its rival brands, topping visitor satisfaction scores.

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  7. 12 March 2013
    Hotel Technology Trends Revolutionising the Industry Hotel Technology Trends Revolutionising the Industry

    As hotel technology trends continue to develop at a relentless pace, it can be difficult for hoteliers to keep pace with changes. Infor reveals the six technology trends revolutionising the UK hospitality industry.

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  8. 5 March 2013
    Rebuilding UK Tourism BRIC by BRIC Rebuilding UK Tourism BRIC by BRIC

    Euromonitor International’s Franziska Brandenburger explains why the future of the UK hotel industry lies with the BRIC nations.

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  9. 21 February 2013
    Is cloud technology fuelling innovation in hotel PMS technology? Is cloud technology fuelling innovation in hotel PMS technology?

    PMS is undergoing something of a resurgence in the past two years. PMS solutions are becoming more complex in function, yet simpler to use. But to what extent has this trend been driven by Cloud technology?

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  10. 21 February 2013
    UK Hotel Performance Lags at the Start of 2013 UK Hotel Performance Lags at the Start of 2013

    Hoteliers are already concerned about 2013, and January figures from PKF Hotel Consultancy Services make for an uncomfortable read.

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  11. 19 February 2013
    Revenue management strategy in 2013 Revenue management strategy in 2013

    We have compiled our top tips for your revenue management strategy in 2013.

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  12. 4 February 2013
    Top 5 Tips for Social Media Top 5 Tips for Social Media

    As part of our Social Media roundtable, we bring you our top five tips for successful social media in 2013.

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