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How an independent hotel GDS fills the gaps that OTAs can’t 1500 1000 HotelREZ

How an independent hotel GDS fills the gaps that OTAs can’t

Weekend occupancy is often strong, but many independent hotels still face the same recurring challenge, filling rooms between Monday and Thursday. Those quieter periods can erode average daily rate, reduce overall profitability, and disrupt revenue consistency. While online travel agencies focus primarily on last-minute leisure demand, another channel continues to generate millions of midweek bookings…

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HotelREZ named finalist for Corporate Travel Business Champion of the Year three years running 1400 809 HotelREZ

HotelREZ named finalist for Corporate Travel Business Champion of the Year three years running

HotelREZ has once again been recognised by Cvent CONNECT Europe as a finalist for the Corporate Travel Business Champion of the Year award, marking our third consecutive nomination in this category. This recognition celebrates organisations that deliver meaningful impact for corporate travel buyers and hotel partners through innovation, collaboration, and measurable business growth. Following our…

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Kaya Great Northern Hotel Embarks on New Chapter in Partnership with HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts 800 512 HotelREZ

Kaya Great Northern Hotel Embarks on New Chapter in Partnership with HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts

London, 30 September, 2025 – Great Northern Hotel, the historic Grade II-listed hotel located in King’s Cross, London, will now operates under the Kaya Hotels & Resorts brand with a new name: Kaya Great Northern Hotel (Kaya GNH). Now fully integrated into group’s portfolio as Kaya GNH, following its acquisition of the 88-bedroom property in…

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Driving high-value hotel revenue with corporate bookings 2119 1414 HotelREZ

Driving high-value hotel revenue with corporate bookings

London, 2 SEPTEMBER 2025 – Business travel spending is projected to surpass $2 trillion by 2028, according to the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). With 81% of business travellers reporting that business travel is worthwhile in achieving their objectives, the perceived value of corporate travel will continue to fuel the sector. Add to this an…

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The power of guest content and how to make it work for your hotel 1800 1200 HotelREZ

The power of guest content and how to make it work for your hotel

Ever found yourself scrolling and suddenly pausing on a photo of someone sipping a cocktail by the pool or reading by a fireplace in some dreamy countryside retreat and thinking, I want to be there? That’s user generated content (UGC) in action. It grabs attention, sparks imagination, and builds trust because it doesn’t come from…

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Best Loved Hotels® achieves double-digit growth in bookings 1800 1200 HotelREZ

Best Loved Hotels® achieves double-digit growth in bookings

Hotel consortia for distinctive properties grows reservations, room nights and revenue for members as a result of multichannel marketing and website enhancements London, UK – August 5, 2025 – Best Loved Hotels®, a collection of unique global individual properties, has experienced a 14.3% increase in reservations for its hotel members in the last year. The consumer-facing…

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Africa’s Fastest Growing Apartment Network ‘BlackBrick’ Joins HotelREZ® 1077 714 HotelREZ

Africa’s Fastest Growing Apartment Network ‘BlackBrick’ Joins HotelREZ®

London, 28 JULY 2025 – BlackBrick Aparthotels, a South African brand designed for global citizens, has partnered with HotelREZ® to drive strategic growth in both corporate and leisure markets. This collaboration aims to also enhance the aparthotel group’s direct revenue ratio through improved distribution and visibility. Working with HotelREZ, BlackBrick aims to position itself as…

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HotelREZ® Appoints Luis Manuel Velarde as Vice President LATAM to Drive Global Expansion 1352 938 HotelREZ

HotelREZ® Appoints Luis Manuel Velarde as Vice President LATAM to Drive Global Expansion

London, UK, July 14, 2025 – HotelREZ® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s largest, fastest-growing, and quality-driven hotel representation companies, announces the appointment of Luis Manuel Velarde as Vice President for Latin America (LATAM). This strategic move underscores HotelREZ’ s commitment to global expansion and regional growth. Luis Manuel Velarde will spearhead the rollout of…

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HotelREZ appoints two senior executives in ongoing international expansion 1077 714 HotelREZ

HotelREZ appoints two senior executives in ongoing international expansion

London, UK, 01 July 2025 – HotelREZ, one of the world’s leading hotel representation companies, has announced the appointment of two senior executives to lead marketing and drive new business as it continues the expansion of its global footprint. Following its recent market growth and enhanced international presence, together with the diversification of its technology…

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HotelREZ welcomes 86 new hotel members to its global network 1500 1000 HotelREZ

HotelREZ welcomes 86 new hotel members to its global network

London, 24 June 2025 – HotelREZ Hotels and Resorts,  one of the world’s leading and fastest growing hotel representation companies for independent properties, has welcomed an additional 86 new hotels and aparthotels into its network in the past three months. With a 20-year strong track record, this growth highlights continued momentum in the demand for…

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