Gestione alberghiera

🏖️ In June, Northwest Sardinia saw a surge in growth compared to last year. Data from Federalberghi-Confcommercio of Sassari shows a 35% sample of hotels reached a 64.53% bed occupancy rate, up from 53.79% in June 2023, and room occupancy rose to 72.82% from 62.23%. Alghero exceeded the provincial average with a 74.65% room occupancy, versus 67.78% in June 2023. Golfo dell’Asinara also improved, reaching around a 68% room occupancy compared to 53% in 2023.

💰 Successful B&B management necessitates strategic operations and specialized tools like Chekin, which offers guest check-in automation, online booking management, and remote locking systems. These innovations boost efficiency, guest satisfaction, and profitability. Chekin also automates legal compliance with local authorities by directly sending guest data. Optimizing revenue streams through dynamic pricing strategies and upselling during check-in enhances profitability. Integrating Chekin with existing Property Management Systems (PMS) centralizes tasks, ensuring smooth, error-free operations and long-term growth.

🍴 Six Senses Rome introduces a new dining offering at the Notos Rooftop, opening at the end of July, exclusively for dinner and complementing the Bivium Restaurant-Café-Bar. Emphasizing zero-kilometer Mediterranean cuisine, the menu highlights vegetables, seafood, and wild fresh fish in a setting with terracotta pots and aromatic herbs. The redesigned rooftop restaurant will offer evening service from aperitif to midnight, feature soft lantern light, live or DJ music, and is available for private events. The menu reflects the hotel's commitment to sustainability and seasonal ingredients, with dishes like fermented peppers, green tomatoes, and red onions, as well as signature drinks like the Giardino degli aranci cocktail. General Manager Francesca Tozzi is proud of the expansion, considering the rooftop a jewel for any special occasion.

☔ Umbrella rental systems are implemented in high-end hotels, charging 2 euros for 48 hours. In transportation, Uber plans water transport offerings in European cities, including yacht services in Ibiza from August, luxury "limo boat" in Venice, and an expansion of Uber Boat from Mykonos to Corfu, Santorini, and Athens. Giuseppe Sala, Milan's mayor, discusses short-term rentals' impact on housing. Castello Sgr's CEO highlights joint operational and real estate management for profitable hospitality businesses. Gattinoni's network provides insights into current travel trends, emphasizing the return of last-minute bookings, payment plans among young couples, and seasonal travel behaviors. The caesar salad celebrates its 100th anniversary, originating from Tijuana.

💻 Domia system offers a comprehensive, integrated access management solution for hotels. Accexi is a cloud software platform for access control, compatible with Opera Bit electronic locks, iControl, and Domia wall readers. It facilitates check-in with just three clicks and provides a real-time overview of room status. Opera Bit locks are elegantly designed, wire-free, and secure with automatic locking. Wall readers, suitable for indoor or outdoor use, are IoT devices connecting via Wi-Fi. Energy saver pockets are also IoT-capable, wirelessly communicating with locks and Wi-Fi to report room occupancy to reception.

📱 Una Guest App Personalizzabile migliora l'identità e l'efficienza del marchio nel settore ospitalità, consentendo esperienze personalizzate per gli ospiti. Offre branding coerente, processo di check-in semplificato, personalizzazione in tempo reale, e aumenta significativamente soddisfazione e coinvolgimento dei clienti. Facilita la gestione di più proprietà e la comunicazione bidirezionale, promuovendo fedeltà e recensioni positive, distinguendo le proprie strutture dalla concorrenza.

🏠 Capitolo Riviera, a luxury 5-star hotel in Genova, Nervi, opened officially after a soft opening last week. Formerly the Hotel Astor, it's now part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Emphasizing eco-sustainable luxury, the hotel features a modernist architectural renovation. Its 37 rooms offer balconies and panoramic views, merging traditional architecture with modern details. The hotel also includes a fitness center, spa, sauna, Turkish bath, treatment rooms, and indoor and outdoor pools. Dining options celebrate Ligurian tradition with innovative twists and a selection of wines from small vineyards.

🏡 Il Borgo di Villa Cellaia, a restored 1700s village in Tuscany's Mugello hills, partners with Chi.Ma Florence SpA for guest experience enhancement. Chi.Ma specializes in laundry services for hospitality, with a focus on sustainability and advanced technology. Praised for high hygienic standards and personalized service, this partnership underpins satisfaction for the structure, its guests, and the company, aiming to grow together while ensuring top-tier client experiences.

🏖 Iberostar Beachfront Resorts, now with a portfolio of 70 hotels, is diversifying into three new brands: Iberostar Waves, Iberostar Selection, and JOIA by Iberostar. Iberostar Waves caters to families and beach-loving couples, Iberostar Selection promises premium vacation experiences with high comfort and service, and JOIA by Iberostar offers luxury resorts with highly personalized service. The Iberostar Selection Creta Marine in Greece and the Selection Albufera in Mallorca showcase the new identity, while Iberostar Waves Gaviotas Park in Fuerteventura will debut in August, and the JOIA Aruba by Iberostar in Aruba will become the flagship of the JOIA segment by the end of the year.

🌍 The Osservatorio Astoi recorded a 5% increase in revenue for organized tourism for summer 2024 compared to the previous year. Advance bookings were high from December 2023 to February 2024, followed by a demand contraction from March to May 2024, and a booking resurgence in June. Prices rose by 5%, reflecting the increased aviation costs due to delayed aircraft delivery and operating costs, including maintenance, overflight rights, and fuel. Average booking increases of 5% were noted, with a peak booking period between December and February, indicating demand evolution. The education sector is also growing, with offerings adapting to language learning combined with local experiences. Despite inflation and a slight demand weakness, the industry remains strong. Families and couples are the main summer travelers, with a shift to more budget-friendly destinations and shorter stays. The high-spending target market books well in advance. The average vacation duration is 8.5 days for seaside stays and 11 days for tours and itineraries. The average spending per person is around €920 for short to medium-haul 'no frills' trips, €1,140 for club and village formats, €2,400 for long-haul sea vacations with club and village formats, and €3,600 for tailor-made trips.