Travel Market Life hit the road to catch up with industry insiders for a special live recording at the Independent Hotel Show. Check out the three podcasts.
Hotel Revenue and eCommerce
How can hotels drive their revenue in an ever-challenging marketplace? Are OTAs a necessary evil or a blessing in disguise? And what role does the often overlooked GDS play in hitting a hotel’s commercial targets?
This special episode of Travel Market Life was recorded live at the Social Business Space at the Independent Hotel Show London.
Joining host Ryan Haynes to discuss all things revenue and ecommerce are panellists:
Teresa Kingston, Commercial Director - Rockliffe Hall
Susanne Williams, Commercial Director (consultancy) - Journey Hospitality
David Ohandjanian, Founder - Uphotel
Daniel Simmons, CCO - HotelREZ
Ally Northfield, MD - Revenue by Design
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Recruit, reward, retain: hospitality, the place to work
Hospitality can be a tough place to work, but it’s also one of the most enjoyable. From fostering an inclusive team environment to helping staff feel valued, this special episode of Travel Market Life looks at how hotels can improve the way they recruit, reward and retain their staff.
Recorded live at the Independent Hotel Show London on 17 October 2023, Travel Market Life’s host Ryan Haynes is joined by:
Tej Walia, Managing Director - Foxhills Club & Resort
Rita Varga, CEO - RaizUp
Phil Street, Director - Momentum Recruitment
In an industry that offers a multitude of career opportunities, the panel discusses how to diversify the workforce, recruit digitally savvy talent, improve transparency, and make staff feel valued - and it’s not just financial incentives that work!
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Tech stack of the future
Guests expect a unique experience when staying at a boutique or independent hotel - and the properties require the same from their technology providers.
In this special Travel Market Life podcast, recorded live at the Independent Hotel Show London, an expert panel discuss a range of topics to help hoteliers shape their tech stack and ensure its fit for purpose today, tomorrow and beyond, including:
How suppliers need to support boutique hotels after installation
What hoteliers want from their technology providers
The value automation can bring to independent hotels
Host Ryan Haynes is joined by:
Vibhu Gaind, CIO - RBH Hospitality Management
Nick Pilbeam, Commercial Director - Point A
Nadine Böttcher, Head of Product Innovation - OTA Insight
Liutauras Vaitkevicius (LV), Managing Director - Zetter Hotels
Harry Fielder, CEO - Umi Digital
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