<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Haynes MarComs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Specialist marketing consultancy in the fields of technology, travel, hospitality and industry, helping B2B companies grow and connect with audiences]]></description><link>https://www.haynesmarcoms.agency/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 10:32:19 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.haynesmarcoms.agency/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Metropolitan Hotels strengthens executive and brand leadership to support global expansion strategy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hotel management company bolsters global growth strategy with Digital Hotelier Founder Rahul Arora, and former Voile D'Or Hotels CEO Jacques Oudinot   Zurich, 29 June 2026: Grand Metropolitan Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel management companies, has strengthened its executive and brand leadership team as it accelerates international expansion, reinforcing its luxury portfolio, and advances its digital transformation strategy. The leadership appointments come as the group surpasses...]]></description><link>https://www.haynesmarcoms.agency/post/grand-metropolitan-hotels-strengthens-executive-and-brand-leadership-to-support-global-expansion-str</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5753ea846d06bbe0573597</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:38:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e9e75_01a0841120a74c13bb483b31215254b4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Haynes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cendyn unveils AI-native infrastructuretackling hotels’ invisibility cliff]]></title><description><![CDATA[The launch of Wayfinder within the Cendyn CMS makes hotel AI presence measurable for hoteliers, detecting drift when it occurs   AUSTIN, Texas — JUNE 15, 2026 — Cendyn, the leading hospitality marketing software and services platform, has unveiled Wayfinder, a GEO analytics and LLM monitoring platform designed to guide hoteliers to maintain and maximize visibility across leading AI models like Gemini, ChatGPT and Perplexity. Making AI presence measurable, Wayfinder taps into the traveler...]]></description><link>https://www.haynesmarcoms.agency/post/cendyn-unveils-ai-native-infrastructuretackling-hotels-invisibility-cliff</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3251fe7ce5e131935109e7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:52:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e9e75_868790871df846dbb6c84016e00141d9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Haynes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hoteliers’ Voice Sells Out Set 2 of Roundtable Roadshow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sell out for industry podcast as it hits London to tackle the future of hospitality and lays out Northern dates in September   Poole, UK 05 June  2026: Hoteliers’ Voice, the premier UK podcast platform for hospitality professionals to share industry-led insights, has achieved a sell out for set two of its nationwide Roundtable Roadshow. This series of intimate, high-impact discussion events for hoteliers and hospitality leaders sold out in seats and sponsorship as it reached the Kensington...]]></description><link>https://www.haynesmarcoms.agency/post/hoteliers-voice-sells-out-set-2-of-roundtable-roadshow</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a293d0e8ae4d2c74dcf5313</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:32:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e9e75_66cbb7b32f8c4369b260fb1583f87a31~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Haynes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Focus Group and Mitchells &#38; Butlers Raise the Bar for Digital Transformation Across UK Hospitality Estate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Automation-led, Cisco-powered infrastructure delivers secure, scalable digital foundation across 1,700+ venues    Shoreham-by-Sea, UK – 8 June 2026 – Focus Group, a leading UK technology partner and Cisco 360 Partner, has kicked off a large-scale digital transformation programme with Mitchells &#38; Butlers (M&#38;B), one of the UK’s largest operators of pubs, restaurants and hotels.   Underpinned by next-generation Cisco infrastructure - representing one of the company’s largest-ever UK commercial...]]></description><link>https://www.haynesmarcoms.agency/post/focus-group-and-mitchells-butlers-raise-the-bar-for-digital-transformation-across-uk-hospitality-e</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a293b18b34d9652f55378ec</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:23:29 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Ryan Haynes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[HOTELS PROTECT DIRECT RATESWITH WPM HOTEL PRICE CHECK]]></title><description><![CDATA[123Compare.me new monthly report gives hotels an insight into how their direct rates are performing against OTAs and the broader market     Barcelona, 2 June 2026: 123COMPARE.ME has launched WPM Hotel Price Check, a monthly report that shows hotels and hotel groups exactly how their own direct rates compare against OTAs and metasearch platforms, and whether that behaviour reflects a broader market trend or a situation specific to their property.   The report is built around the Beat, Meet,...]]></description><link>https://www.haynesmarcoms.agency/post/hotels-protect-direct-rateswith-wpm-hotel-price-check</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1fec31b63f5fb828eb32fb</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:57:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e9e75_3f1f81bfe701497f8c0c87e8932911d3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_924,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Haynes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cendyn resets hospitality commitmentwith leadership reorientation]]></title><description><![CDATA[CEO Michael Bennett leads a restructured team built on operator experience, with a clear focus on helping hotels compete in an AI-driven booking landscape   AUSTIN, Texas — May 28, 2026 — Cendyn, the trusted hospitality partner for marketing and commercial growth, shares its evolved market approach and industry commitment under the leadership of CEO, Michael Bennett who took over the reins in late-2025. Dawning on a decade with the software company, Bennett’s progression to CEO demonstrates...]]></description><link>https://www.haynesmarcoms.agency/post/cendyn-resets-hospitality-commitmentwith-leadership-reorientation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1febc343116cbc2f77fa73</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:55:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e9e75_3eff1e249f6a48e499479fda44a6448f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Haynes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hoteliers’ Voice Sets Further Dates For Nationwide Roundtable Roadshow]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poole, UK 05 May 2026: Hoteliers’ Voice, the premier UK podcast platform for hospitality professionals to share industry-led insights, has set three further dates for its nationwide Roundtable Roadshow. This series of intimate, high-impact events will visit Stratford-upon-Avon, Kent, and Kensington London, bringing together senior hospitality leaders to navigate the evolving landscape of modern tourism. Hosted by industry stalwart Ryan Haynes, the Hoteliers' Voice podcast has become an...]]></description><link>https://www.haynesmarcoms.agency/post/hoteliers-voice-sets-further-dates-for-nationwide-roundtable-roadshow</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fda432ecab901137502496</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 08:55:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e9e75_f141202f3f164510836c378e75d73cde~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Haynes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Metropolitan Hotels Expands Asia Portfolio:Brionj Secures Luxury Villa in Siem Reap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Villa Lily in Siem Reap continues the hotel group’s expansion within the Southeast Asian luxury segment   Zurich, 5 May 2026: Villa Lily in Cambodia – an exclusive luxury residence located near the world-famous Angkor Wat temple complex, will now become part of the Brionj Luxury Hotel Collection. Villa Lily in Siem Reap The integration of this new asset follows recent development projects by the hotel group in Vietnam. With this portfolio expansion, Grand Metropolitan Hotels is responding to...]]></description><link>https://www.haynesmarcoms.agency/post/grand-metropolitan-hotels-expands-asia-portfolio-brionj-secures-luxury-villa-in-siem-reap</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fd9e1aecab9011375013e4</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 08:27:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e9e75_ae0b292b677445289bb9facbc39f9349~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Haynes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Brionj Luxury Hotel Collection property in Germany – “THE BALTIC VIEW“ to open in spring 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exclusive Baltic Sea location with a strong connection to nature: The property will feature 14 luxury apartments of up to 160 sqm, offering a coastal retreat for discerning guests. VENTIS AG/Peter Droll Zürich, 7 April 2026:  An exceptional hospitality concept is taking shape on the Baltic coast of Rügen, combining multiple strategic dimensions: The property will operate as a curated “Signature House” within the Brionj Luxury Hotel Collection, while simultaneously expanding the international...]]></description><link>https://www.haynesmarcoms.agency/post/first-brionj-luxury-hotel-collection-property-in-germany-the-baltic-view-to-open-in-spring-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d774dfa51db32c14c23ee9</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:44:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e9e75_4c73abb8ebf542449269b8f121aaddcb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Haynes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Focus Group Launches Hospitality Conversational AI Platform To Support Hotel Teams]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK's leading provider of essential technology releases AI &#38; Automation solutions including conversational AI that enhances team productivity, guest satisfaction and revenue for hospitality operations.   Shoreham-by-Sea, UK - 16 March 2026:  Focus Group, one of the UK's leading independent providers of essential business technology and connectivity solutions, today launches Focus CX, a conversational AI platform  to support hotel teams achieve more in their day-to-day. Focus Group’s AI &#38;...]]></description><link>https://www.haynesmarcoms.agency/post/focus-group-launches-hospitality-conversational-ai-platform-to-support-hotel-teams</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69bab0295f7f71faa4b26844</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:02:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e9e75_150c0e73778641a6ab7c9b5ba89524cf~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_563,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Haynes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[REPORT: World Parity Monitor Identifies Weak Points in Hotel Price Parity]]></title><description><![CDATA[The World Parity Monitor — Annual Edition 2025 by 123Compare.me  discovers price parity is increasingly failing on mobile and amongst solo traveller and couples markets. Barcelona, 20 January 2026 —  The annual World Parity Monitor  by 123Compare.me  reveals that hotel price parity is no longer a uniform, market-wide issue, but a context-driven challenge shaped by how, when, and from where travellers search. Based on more than six million monthly price comparisons across 60 major global...]]></description><link>https://www.haynesmarcoms.agency/post/report-world-parity-monitor-identifies-weak-points-in-hotel-price-parity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69708d6c378e7f6eec3932db</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:26:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e9e75_56412f5c6e0340a2af85795a5d5b3d23~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_838,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Haynes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Venari Lodges joins the Brionj – Luxury Hotel Collection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Resort in pristine nature to open in 2027. Sustainable and visionary living meets exclusive immersion in nature: Grand Metropolitan Hotels, through its brand Brionj , will soon offer a truly unique resort experience in the Croatian wilderness.   Amsterdam, 2 December, 2025: The Brionj – Luxury Hotel Collection  has signed a management agreement for a boutique hunting resort in Janja Gora, expanding its exclusive portfolio with another project that combines sustainability, design,...]]></description><link>https://www.haynesmarcoms.agency/post/press-release-venari-lodges-joins-the-brionj-luxury-hotel-collection</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693044e492a1fcb4b045f3bf</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 14:11:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e9e75_792a0e0806984d50a262a4f7aa99353d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Haynes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Cendyn leads market shift connecting hotel rates to AI search]]></title><description><![CDATA[Partnership with DirectBooker to enable hotels to be discoverable on AI-driven travel search platforms including ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude with MCP   Austin, Texas, USA – November 24, 2025 : Cendyn, a global integrated hotel technology and services company, is leading the market shift to AI search in partnership with DirectBooker by enabling hotel direct booking rates to be visible in AI search results.   Kevin Duncan, Executive Vice President, Product Cendyn with Sanjay Vakil, CEO...]]></description><link>https://www.haynesmarcoms.agency/post/press-release-cendyn-leads-market-shift-connecting-hotel-rates-to-ai-search</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6925eea8fbcc173f6ef2d053</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 18:00:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e9e75_749342569ea44c8f809f83efe5d47b12~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Haynes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[REPORT  - As Clicks Fade, Hotel Digital Marketing Confronts A New Era Of Increasing Compliance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Digital marketing regulations a key factor to increased cost of acquisition, according to Cendyn Hotel Digital Marketing Performance Index   Austin, Texas, USA – November 17 2025 : Cendyn, a global integrated hotel technology and services company, has identified a sharp increase in hotel cost per acquisition (CPA)  due to a combined influence of increasing media costs and governmental regulation. With CPA up 38% – marking the steepest YoY increase in several years – Cendyn found acquisition...]]></description><link>https://www.haynesmarcoms.agency/post/report-as-clicks-fade-hotel-digital-marketing-confronts-a-new-era-of-increasing-compliance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691dd36bf44eff6b372e8fa9</guid><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:30:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e9e75_21772dd4da3c4a7aa25aaeeaf1132dc4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_750,h_455,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Haynes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm taking my podcast on tour: Travel Market Life Roundtable to champion the future of hotels]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hitting the road to get hoteliers and hospitality businesses talking to solve the industry’s biggest challenges   It's official: My award-winning Travel Market Life  podcast  is hitting the road throughout 2026 with the launch of the UK Hospitality Roundtable Roadshow  to connect with hoteliers and industry leaders to explore the future of hospitality. Following previous successful events in London with Sarova Hotels and at Taplow House with Country House hotels - this series is supported by...]]></description><link>https://www.haynesmarcoms.agency/post/i-m-taking-my-podcast-on-tour-travel-market-life-roundtable-to-champion-the-future-of-hotels</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690da40996a2942ab27d8dfc</guid><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:50:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e9e75_7621f619af824e67b2288dbdf8186f14~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Haynes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Metropolitan Hotels announces takeover of Signature Hotels, expanding its presence across the UK, Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, and India.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Takeover marks GMH’s entry into the UK and India, expanding its global presence and strengthening its upscale hotel portfolio.   Zurich/London, October 29, 2025: Grand Metropolitan Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel management companies based in Zurich, today confirmed the strategic takeover of London-based Signature Hotels. The takeover gives Grand Metropolitan Hotels a significant footprint in the UK market. The commercial term of the deal remains undisclosed. Martin R. Smura &#38; Ramesh...]]></description><link>https://www.haynesmarcoms.agency/post/grand-metropolitan-hotels-announces-takeover-of-signature-hotels-expanding-its-presence-across-the</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6903534b0814d6af3228ff12</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:01:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e9e75_d60ba09f6595421bab7499533a49ec72~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_544,h_619,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Haynes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRESS RELEASE: Focus On Hospitality Unveils Next-Gen Hotel Cyber Defence Platform]]></title><description><![CDATA[‘Hospitality Cyber’ strengthens hotel data protection, resilience and guest trust     Shoreham-by-sea, 27 October 2025:  Focus Group – one of the UK’s leading providers of business technology, cyber security and connectivity solutions – has launched Hospitality Cyber , a new modular cyber security framework built specifically for hotels, restaurants, and venues. The service is delivered through Focus on Hospitality, the group’s specialist division dedicated to the sector. As hotels embrace...]]></description><link>https://www.haynesmarcoms.agency/post/press-release-focus-on-hospitality-unveils-next-gen-hotel-cyber-defence-platform</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6900b1650cd2d7a690c342ba</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:05:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e9e75_25bac67848844fc7a6f35ae25a9c2c10~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Haynes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Metropolitan Hotels Assumes Management Of Prominent Croatia Property With Destination By Hyatt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leading hotel management company strengthens presence in Southern Europe with luxury Sealeven Hotel on the Adriatic coast   Zurich, October 23, 2025: Grand Metropolitan Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel management companies, is taking over the management of the Sealeven Hotel in Opatija, Croatia. The opening is scheduled for spring 2026. Sealeven Hotel. Source: Sealeven Hotel/Grand Metropolitan Hotels.   The exclusive aparthotel in Croatia, located along the picturesque Adriatic...]]></description><link>https://www.haynesmarcoms.agency/post/grand-metropolitan-hotels-assumes-management-of-prominent-croatia-property-with-destination-by-hyatt</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ff6fbdc6c41f853f1ec3a9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 13:13:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e9e75_291f397c1266411b968e27624df6c4fa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_667,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Haynes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Noku Hotels invests in maximizing database for 10th anniversary with Cendyn CRM]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asian boutique hotel group marks decade with investment in direct booking strategy   Austin, Texas, USA – October 20, 2025 :  Cendyn , a global integrated hotel technology and services company, is delighted to announce that Noku Hotels is investing in its direct booking strategy with Cendyn CRM as it seeks to optimize the performance of its guest database and raise its brand profile. With four properties located in Asia, Noku Hotels offers unique travel experiences providing a warm service...]]></description><link>https://www.haynesmarcoms.agency/post/noku-hotels-invests-in-maximizing-database-for-10th-anniversary-with-cendyn-crm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f72b97a6f2484f3c9db7dd</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 06:44:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e9e75_21762472a6f3450d949b639bdba2c6b0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_834,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Haynes</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hotels Access Next-Generation Telephony With Focus on Hospitality And Evolve IP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Partnership between UK’s leading provider of essential technology and the global leader in hospitality telephony upgrades hotel systems - benefiting from AI - for seamless business operations and personalised services     Shoreham-by-Sea, UK - 13 October 2025: Focus on Hospitality powered by Focus Group, one of the UK’s leading independent providers of business technology and connectivity solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Evolve IP  - a global leader in hospitality...]]></description><link>https://www.haynesmarcoms.agency/post/hotels-access-next-generation-telephony-with-focus-on-hospitality-and-evolve-ip</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f0e40545ad62827125e7a4</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:25:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9e9e75_6e1e2f5c84864889ba9ee10fa43503ad~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_594,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ryan Haynes</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>