Posts by author

Tony Loeb

9105 posts
Tony Loeb est un entrepreneur de la hotel tech qui compte plus de vingt ans d'expérience dans l'industrie hôtelière. Webmaster à ses débuts, il est devenu directeur technique et a piloté une équipe d'une trentaine de personnes dédiée à la création de sites, au SEO et au SEA pour les hôtels. Il a ensuite accompagné des hôtels de luxe et des chaînes à l'international, avant de cofonder un CRM et une solution d'email marketing dédiés à l'hôtellerie, utilisés par des milliers d'hôtels indépendants dans le monde. Aujourd'hui, il est co-fondateur de 10 Minutes (10 minutes pour un hôtelier), le média de référence de l'hôtellerie européenne, qui réunit newsletter, podcasts et vidéos pour atteindre plus de 350 000 décideurs hôteliers. Il y anime les podcasts « 10 min pour un hôtelier » et « Inno'Tourism ». Il est également co-fondateur de Pragmatik, une agence marketing qui aide les entreprises de la hotel tech à transformer des contenus clairs, sans blabla, en leads qualifiés. Pragmatique par nature, Tony décrypte ce qui compte en marketing hôtelier, distribution, expérience client et technologie pour aider les hôteliers à décider mieux et plus vite. Basé en région parisienne.
Leggere l'articolo
  • 2 min

Hotel palco d’arte, il successo del Borghese Contemporary di Roma

🎭 The Borghese Contemporary Hotel in Rome, boasting a 97% annual occupancy rate in its first year, opened in July 2023. Managed by Director Marco Graziani, the boutique hotel with 24 rooms exceeded revenue goals. Guest reviews gave a 9.2/9.3 rating; 90% of client expectations were met, matching 5-star hotel sales averages. Looking ahead to 2025, projections show a 15% increase in leisure bookings and a 3-5% rise in corporate travel. The hotel, owned by Romeo Piperno, integrates art with its design, functioning as an art gallery.
Leggere l'articolo
Condividi
Leggere l'articolo
  • 1 min

Kibo, viaggio alla scoperta della Louisiana più autentica

🏠 Kibo has launched a special self-drive itinerary through Louisiana, featuring a 10-night journey with suggestions for immersive experiences in cities rich in creole culture and traditions. Starting from New Orleans, the trip includes stays at juke joint-style lodgings and original antique mansions, leading through Lafayette, Lake Charles, and Natchitoches, the oldest settlement in Louisiana. The route continues to Vicksburg and Natchez in Mississippi, ending in Baton Rouge, Louisiana's capital.
Leggere l'articolo
Condividi
Leggere l'articolo
  • 1 min

Msc Lirica diventa la nave di X Factor: da domani i live dei concorrenti

🎶 Starting January 14, XFactor 2024 contestants will perform during 11 live music evenings aboard MSC Lirica, with weekly concerts at the Broadway theater and exclusive meet & greets. Partnership between MSC Cruises, Sky Brand Solutions, and Fremantle will continue until the 2025 edition. Passengers can join pre-castings for the next XFactor season until May, with the best auditions selected for the upcoming season's live auditions.
Leggere l'articolo
Condividi
Leggere l'articolo
  • 1 min

Pila, Valle d’Aosta: apertura positiva per la stagione invernale

⛷ Pila spa reported a 7% increase in early season ski resort entries, with around 150,000 accesses recorded from season opening to January 6. This period includes peak holiday season. Aimé Pernettaz, director of the Espace de Pila consortium, expects the positive trend to continue in the coming months. Pila is recognized as an ideal destination for families, athletes, and mountain enthusiasts.
Leggere l'articolo
Condividi
Leggere l'articolo
  • 2 min

Puglia Paradise, valori in crescita per le ville di lusso

🏡 Puglia Paradise closed 2024 with a 30% revenue increase and a 35% rise in gross operating margin. The company added 8 new properties, reaching a total of 31 luxury trulli and villas. Top international clients are from the US (30%), UK (21%), and Northern Europe (21%), with Italian clientele at 10%. There was a 9% increase in average price and a 72% increase in sales of extra services, accounting for 10% of total booking value. Over 150 new 5-star reviews and 11 video reviews were acquired, with the Guest Angel mentioned in 74% of them. Puglia Paradise aims for a further 25% revenue growth in 2025, with the addition of three new villas.
Leggere l'articolo
Condividi
Leggere l'articolo
  • 1 min

Thailandia: nel 2024 oltre 940mila arrivi dall’Europa meridionale e dal Mediterraneo, Italia secondo mercato

🏖️ Thailand's National Tourism Authority reported 940,051 tourists from Southern Europe and the Mediterranean visited the country in 2024. Italy ranked second with 267,474 tourists, behind Israel (281,803) and ahead of Spain (207,710). Tourism revenue exceeded 64.39 billion Baht (approx. €1.8 billion). Nanthasiri Ronnasiri cited strategic airline partnerships as a growth factor. For 2025, the 'Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025' campaign aims to enhance tourism quality and sustainability.
Leggere l'articolo
Condividi
Leggere l'articolo
  • 1 min

Egnazia Ospitalità Italiana cerca personale

🏦 Egnazia Ospitalità Italia, led by Aldo Melpignano, is recruiting hospitality talents for its Italian properties including Borgo Egnazia, Ostuni a Mare, Hotel Santavenere, and two in Cortina d’Ampezzo. In-person recruiting is on February 5, 2025, at Borgo Egnazia, with a virtual event on Zoom on February 7, 2025. Candidates must apply by January 26, 2025, and possess guest-oriented skills, communication abilities, and attention to detail for potential roles in upcoming 2025 openings.
Leggere l'articolo
Condividi
Leggere l'articolo
  • 1 min

L’Umbria punta sulle esperienze con i tour legati all’olio Dop

🌽 On January 20 and 21, the 4th edition of 'Anteprima olio extravergine Dop Umbria' will take place, showcasing the regional olive oil season. Organized by Strade dell’olio evo dop Umbria, with the Chamber of Commerce and the municipality of Spoleto, the event will feature experiential olive oil tourism, offering tours focused on oil culture, landscapes, and art, and precedes the 'Frantoi aperti' event set for October 18 to November 16.
Leggere l'articolo
Condividi
Leggere l'articolo
  • 2 min

Blastness acquisisce ErmesHotels

📦 Blastness acquires travel tech company Athena Solutions, expanding its portfolio with ErmesHotels brand software for the hospitality sector. This strategic move strengthens Blastness's Italian market presence, ensuring business continuity and managerial collaboration from Athena’s founders. In 2024, Blastness celebrated 20 years, matching Booking.com's direct booking volumes in Italy. Over 1,800 hotels will benefit from the merged services, signifying a growth opportunity for both companies.
Leggere l'articolo
Condividi