A few missed dollars of ADR can leave money on the table

Hoteliers looking to push average daily rate (ADR) might not realize there is opportunity to ratchet it up even more. It’s not an indication of skill set or effort, but more about not knowing what they don’t know.

But you can find out just how much by yourself. SkyTouch has developed a clever calculator tool showing how much potential there is for hoteliers to push rates. When you visit the SkyTouch calculator* you can simulate how just a few dollars difference in ADR can mean a big change to your total revenue during the course of a year.

The calculator is a snap to use. Just enter in your hotel’s room count, current ADR and average occupancy. Then type in the ADR you would like to achieve, and see how much more you could make.

For example, for a small 65 room hotel with a current ADR of $75 using

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Green Ambitions – Hotel and Catering Review

Cliste Hospitality and SSE Airtricity are powering towards net zero with a 100% green gas partnership

SSE Airtricity has announced it has signed a three-year partnership with Cliste Hospitality to provide energy solutions through its 100% green gas supplies. Through this partnership, the hospitality consultancy will become the first hotel group in Ireland to contract a green gas product that will enable the group to transition to net zero emissions.

The partnership between SSE Airtricity and Cliste Hospitality includes five hotel properties – Radisson Blu Hotels in Cork, Limerick and Athlone, the Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel and the Tullamore Court Hotel – that will receive green gas from 2023 and will be supplied with a total of 36.8GWh of energy. It’s expected that this partnership will lead to a reduction of 7,532 tonnes of CO2 per annum for the five Cliste properties, which will support the hospitality groups green ambitions.

The

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10 best cities for entrepreneurs: EU edition

Europe as a whole has long been a driver of innovation and entrepreneurship. Cities like London (UK), Berlin (Germany), Dublin (Ireland), Copenhagen (Denmark), Amsterdam (the Netherlands), and Paris (France) are renowned startup hubs, nurturing some of the continent’s most creative minds and future-forward businesses. However, with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic last year, about 40% of citizens started considering moving away from large European capitals to smaller cities. 

So, what are some of the best alternative European cities for aspiring or budding entrepreneurs? We took a look beyond the obvious to explore some of Europe’s less-expected cities with dynamic startup scenes that are great for new businesses. Here’s what we found:

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Ljubljana river views

Slovenia is in the nascent stage of developing a startup ecosystem. With its vibrant economy, favorable regulations for entrepreneurs, and affordable living opportunities, this is a great small city to relocate to in a post-COVID world. 

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10 Fun Things to Do in Houston Texas

Wondering what are some fun things you could enjoy in Houston, Texas? Read our guide below for the 10 fun things to do and places to visit in Houston, Texas.

Houston, Texas, is among the top 4 most populated cities in the US, having approximately 2.3 million inhabitants. Its unique historical value, diversity of attractions, remarkable architecture, and state-of-the-art museums make it one of the top tourist hotspots. NASA’s Space Center and Astronaut Training Complex in Houston also draw the attention of visitors.

10 Fun Things to Do in Houston Texas
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1. Have a Luxury Experience at Houston’s RV Parks

RV Parks and resorts are highly safe and splendid points near the Texas Med Center in the South of Houston. Houston RV Parks provide highly luxurious facilities to its visitors, such as cleaning, laundry, wifi, an

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What’s New in Kuala Lumpur? 7 New Attractions for Returning Tourists!

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It’s quite easy to predict what a first-timer’s Kuala Lumpur itinerary would look like. You can bet that it will include a stop at the Petronas Towers, a climb to Batu Caves, and a food crawl through Jalan Alor. Perhaps a day trip to Genting Highlands, too. These are staples, and for good reason. They have become the most recognizable tourism icons not just for the city but for Malaysia as a whole.

But for those who have visited KL before, does the Malaysian capital have anything fresh to offer these days? And the answer to that, my jet-setting friend, is a resounding yes.

Over the past few years, Kuala Lumpur has restored old sites and created new ones, adding to the already long list of things to do and places to visit in the city. In this post, we’ll share with you some that you might want to consider

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