What’s New in Hotel Online Distribution and Tech Trends? W4, January 2025

Here is your weekly industry news round-up. Check out the short snippets here and follow below for more details. 

  • Samakjë now at The Link, Dubai’s landmark 
  • Understanding surge pricing in hospitality 
  • Hotel booking collaboration: Choice & Westgate 
  • Marjorie Hotel sets M.I.C.E trends in Penang 
  • 250 bungalows now in IHCL portfolio 

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Newshound w4, January 2025

New heights for Samakjë at One Za’abeel 

Samakjë, the celebrated Lebanese restaurant renowned for its rich culinary traditions and contemporary flair, proudly announces the grand opening of its newest location at The Link, Dubai’s architectural marvel. Nestled within One&Only One Za’abeel, Dubai’s first urban resort, the new venue combines the vibrant cultural essence of Lebanese gastronomy with a luxurious setting. 

https://bit.ly/3ktV3Vf

A hotelier’s guide to surge pricing 

If you’ve ever managed a hotel and noticed how rates soar during peak times, you’re familiar with a version of surge pricing. The most successful hoteliers often use this strategy to maximise revenue when demand is high. But what is surge pricing exactly, and how does it apply to hotels? This guide will explain surge pricing, provide real-world examples, and help you decide if it’s right for your property. 

https://bit.ly/3XfLw1u

Choice Hotels partners with Westgate Resorts 

Choice Hotels International, Inc. and Westgate Resorts announced that 21 Westgate properties can now be booked on Choice Hotels’ website and reserved with Choice Privileges points. The hotels will join Choice’s upscale offerings, which include the Radisson, Cambria, and Ascend Hotel Collection brands.

https://bit.ly/3rryC9i

Iconic Marjorie Hotel drives M.I.C.E growth 

The Iconic Marjorie Hotel in Penang targets the booming M.I.C.E sector, aiming to boost occupancy and set new sustainability standards. Iconic Worldwide Bhd recently unveiled the hotel in Bayan Lepas, Penang, perfectly positioned to leverage the vibrant M.I.C.E sector and the burgeoning trend of business-cum-leisure travel.

https://bit.ly/3kF9I75

The cultural journey of Haveli restaurants 

The iconic Haveli restaurants, indeed unmissable establishments when travelling Punjab’s highways, are a testament to the state’s history and the community life of an era. Haveli recalls the most authentic essence of the Punjab region by scouring the history of food, architecture, culture, and community to bring back the era.

https://bit.ly/40Mq6MK

That’s all folks!

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