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💥 REVPAR IS DEAD 💥 The Rise of RevPAM and the Decline of RevPAR in Modern Hotel Management In the hospitality industry, traditional metrics like RevPAR have long dominated performance discussions. However, as the industry evolves, so does the need for more comprehensive metrics. Enter RevPAM (Revenue per Available Square Meter), reflecting a broader perspective on revenue management. 🚫 Why RevPAR Is Becoming Obsolete RevPAR focuses only on room revenue, ignoring other revenue sources like F&B, spa services, and facilities. This narrow view can lead to underutilization of assets and missed revenue opportunities. 📏 Understanding RevPAM RevPAM measures the revenue generated per square meter of available space, encouraging hotel managers to consider all parts of the property as revenue generators. This holistic approach optimizes space utilization and enhances overall profitability. 📊 Transition to GOPPAR For deeper insights, GOPPAR (Gross Operating Profit per Available Room) includes revenue and costs, providing a clear picture of profitability. As the hotel industry evolves, metrics like RevPAM and GOPPAR capture the true essence of hotel performance, guiding strategic decisions that enhance guest experiences and profitability. By: Vinicius Carli Geraldo Founder at Travel Tech

🎉 We are truly honored to be recognized in the April 2024 issue of Global Hospitality Magazine by the International Hospitality Institute and Dr. John Oda. Jeffrey O. 🎉 👏 It’s a privilege to have our Founder Vinícius Carli Geraldo included among the Global Top 100 Social Media Influencers in Hospitality. 👏 🙏 A special thank you to the teams at Global Hospitality Magazine for this recognition. 🙏 💪 Your commitment to highlighting the best in our industry is inspiring and deeply appreciated. 💪 🏆 Congratulations to all the award winners, and a heartfelt thanks to everyone who has supported me along the way. 🏆 🚀 Together, we continue to drive innovation and excellence in the global hospitality industry. 🚀

🚀 Welcoming Ms. Tatiana Pinheiro: Driving Innovation and Growth Advisor at Travel Tech! 🌟 We are thrilled to introduce Ms. Tatiana Pinheiro as our Travel Growth Advisor. Tatiana is a dynamic and innovative leader in the fields of advertising, entrepreneurship, travel, and business development. 🌟🚀 💼 Her Journey: With 14 years of experience, Tatiana has held various leadership roles, showcasing her ability to drive strategic growth and innovation. 🌍🌟 📈 Career Highlights: Graduated in Social Communication, with an emphasis on Advertising and Propaganda at FACHA. Completed two MBAs in Digital Marketing and Digital Design at Instituto Infnet/RJ. Successfully completed the United Nations' EMPRETEC seminar. Served as CMO at Mesmo Destino, a travel tech startup connecting solo travelers, featured in Folha de São Paulo. Exhibited at Tech Crunch Disrupt, one of Silicon Valley's largest events, in San Francisco, California, in 2015. 🌐 🌍 Global Experience: Her professional journey has taken her to various international accelerators and startup programs, enriching her perspective and expertise in business development and innovation. 🌟🌎 🔗 Current Role: Currently, Tatiana is the founder of Konzup ® since 2021. Her previous startup received free-equity investment and participated in prestigious accelerators such as Start-Up Chile (twice), Singapore Tourism Board Accelerator, and SEED MG. 🌟 📚 Academic and Mentorship Contributions: Tatiana is an alumna of Inovativa Brasil and Shell Livewire. She has mentored at Startup Weekend in Santiago, Chile, and Vale do Aço, MG, as well as at Mulheres S.A and the Hackathon at the Federal University of Viçosa, MG. 📘🏫 💼 Notable Achievements: At Start-Up Chile, she secured 3rd place in the Demo Day and received further investment. She also participated in the FB Start Accelerator program (without financial investment). Currently, she is a member of the Google for Startups Cloud Program, with access to up to $350,000 in Google Cloud services credits. 🌐🚀 Additionally, Tatiana is a Member of the TASK Investment Group Force Startup20, a forum promoting open dialogue among various stakeholders in the startup and technology ecosystem, and highlighting sector concerns to G20 leaders. Welcome, Tatiana! We're excited to have your expertise and vision guiding us forward. Together, we're set to drive unprecedented growth and innovation at Travel Tech! 🚀🌟 #TravelTech #Innovation #Leadership #GlobalTravel #Entrepreneurship #BusinessDevelopment #TechLeader #DigitalMarketing #TravelAdvisor #StartupAccelerators #TechCrunch #TravelIndustry #WomenInTech #StartupMentorship #GoogleForStartups #Startup20

🎉 Welcoming Mrs. Anke Hsu as Our New Web 3 Growth Travel Advisor at Travel Tech! 🌟 We are ecstatic to introduce Mrs. Anke Hsu as our Web 3 Growth Travel Advisor at Travel Tech. Anke is a passionate and visionary leader in travel technology and the global aviation and tourism industry. 🌍✈️ 💼 Her Journey: With over 25 years of experience, Anke has held various leadership positions, showcasing her ability to drive innovation and strategic growth. 🌟🚀 📈 Career Highlights: *Began as Manager Alliances at Lufthansa Group. *Held leading roles at flights.com. *Joined Sabre Corporation, serving as Director EMEA Online Sales & Key Account Manager. *Contributed significantly at InteRES GmbH (a TUI subsidiary) and FTI VOYAGES in France, where she quickly ascended to Managing Director. 🌐 🌍 Global Experience: Her professional journey has taken her across Germany, France, Switzerland, the USA, and Brazil, enriching her perspective and expertise. 🌟🌎 📚 Academic Contributions: Anke has served as an external doctoral blockchain researcher at the University of Zurich, a globally renowned institution for blockchain research, and as a university lecturer. 📘🏫 🔗 Current Role: Currently, Anke holds the position of VP Business Development at Chain4Travel, the initiators and builders of Camino Network, the L1 blockchain for travel. In this role, she leverages her extensive experience in the travel industry and blockchain technology to drive innovation and expand the global reach of Camino Network. 🌐🔗🚀 Welcome, Anke! We're excited to have your expertise and vision guiding us forward at Travel Tech. Together, we're set to revolutionize the travel industry! 🚀🌟 #TravelTech #Web3 #Blockchain #Innovation #Leadership #GlobalTravel #AviationIndustry #Tourism #TechLeader #BusinessDevelopment #CaminoNetwork #TravelAdvisor #TravelIndustry #DigitalTransformation #TravelTechAdvisor

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🚀🌟 Welcome Kevin King: Our New Advisor at Travel Tech! 🌟🚀 We are thrilled to announce Kevin King as an Advisor at Travel Tech! 🌐🏨 With over two decades of leadership in the technology and hospitality industries, Kevin brings a wealth of expertise to our team. 🌟 🎉 Currently, Kevin serves as the CEO of Shiji Group International and COO for Shiji Group, based in Dubai, UAE. Since joining in July 2015, he has played a pivotal role in the company's international expansion and operational excellence. 🌍✨ 💼 At Shiji Group, Kevin has transformed the company into a global technology provider, offering innovative solutions for the hospitality and food service industries. Under his leadership, Shiji Group has expanded globally, establishing key partnerships and a significant market presence. 🌐🤝 📊 As the CEO of Shiji International, Kevin oversees the company’s strategic direction, focusing on innovation, customer satisfaction, and sustainable growth. His hybrid working model in Dubai keeps him connected with both headquarters in Beijing and international markets. 📈🏙️ 💻 Prior to Shiji Group, Kevin spent 17 years at MICROS Systems Inc. in Shanghai, China, as VP of eCommerce & Payments, driving significant advancements in digital payment systems and eCommerce technologies. 💳🌍 🏆 Known for his strategic vision and operational expertise, Kevin is a dynamic leader who fosters innovation and collaboration. His commitment to excellence and technology has driven remarkable outcomes throughout his career. 🤝🌟 Please join us in welcoming Kevin King to the Travel Tech family! 🎉👏 Check out all the other advisors we have at Travel Tech here: https://lnkd.in/dzepHryq #Hospitality #Technology #TravelTech #Leadership #Innovation #CustomerExperience

🚀🌟 Welcome Neil James: Our New Hotel Operations Advisor at Travel Tech! 🌟🚀 Dear LinkedIn community, We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Neil James has joined Travel Tech as our new Hotel Operations Advisor! 🌐🏨 With over two decades of experience in the hospitality and technology sectors, Neil has consistently demonstrated his ability to drive operational excellence, enhance customer experiences, and deliver strategic growth. 📈💼 His impressive career spans from property management to executive roles in globally recognized companies. 🌟 Currently, Neil serves as the Vice President of Global Operations at Shiji Group, where he oversees the integration and optimization of Property Management Systems across hybrid offices in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. His focus is on leveraging cutting-edge technologies to elevate guest experiences and streamline operations. 🌍🔧 From 2020 to 2024, Neil held dual roles as the COO of both Shiji ReviewPro and MyCheck, leading projects that aligned technological advancements with customer needs. 📊 Over his decade-long tenure at ReviewPro, he rose from Director of Client Engagement to VP of Account Management, and ultimately COO, helping over 30,000 companies boost performance through guest intelligence solutions. 💡 At TravelClick, Neil played a pivotal role in the strategic development of the distribution platform connecting to the iHotelier CRS. As Product Manager for Demand & Distribution Services, he expanded distribution options and managed a team dedicated to PMS and CRS interface services, ensuring seamless integration and overall efficiency. 🔗🚀 Neil’s earlier roles include Revenue Manager at Jurys Inn Hotel Group Heathrow, Hotel Manager at Arora International, and operational management at Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4 Ariel. His commitment to operational excellence, strategic innovation, and customer-centric solutions has been key to his success. 🏆👥 In every role, Neil strives to exceed customer expectations while fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment. 🌟 As he continues to navigate the evolving landscape of hospitality and technology, he remains dedicated to pushing boundaries and ensuring top-notch service and satisfaction for all clients. 🤝 Outside of his professional endeavors, Neil is passionate about mentoring upcoming industry leaders and actively participates in industry forums to share his insights and experiences. 🎓📢 Please join us in welcoming Neil to the Travel Tech family! 🎉👏 Check out all the other advisors we have at Travel Tech here: https://lnkd.in/dzepHryq #Hospitality #Technology #TravelTech #Leadership #CustomerExperience #Innovation #HotelOperations #Mentorship #GlobalOperations #TravelIndustry

🎉 Agradecimento Especial - Travel Tech Brasil e Portugal 2024 🎉 Gostaríamos de expressar nossa profunda gratidão a todos os participantes, panelistas e patrocinadores que fizeram do evento Travel Tech Brasil e Portugal, realizado de 25 a 27 de junho, um grande sucesso! 🙌 Foram três dias repletos de discussões enriquecedoras, insights valiosos e muita informação relevante sobre as tendências e inovações no setor de tecnologia para turismo. 💡✈️ Sponsors GOLD: Asksuite, Utrip - Ecommerce para hotéis, myHotel Sponsors Silver: APP Sistemas, bebook, Erbon Hospitality, Reprotel Marketing Hoteleiro, RMVIEW Tecnologia, HSystem, Sistema IO, Faitec Tecnologia Mídia Sponsor: Revista Hoteis @Diario del Hotelero Roberto Gustavo Salvi Diario del Hotelero Para aqueles que não puderam acompanhar ao vivo, não se preocupem! As gravações de cada sessão estão disponíveis em nosso canal do YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dXkvuU2x 📺🔗 Acesse a Edição completa e com todos os Congressistas e escolha qual Forum deseja vizualizar: https://lnkd.in/dYBNACXY Obrigado por fazer parte deste evento incrível. Continuamos comprometidos em trazer mais conhecimento e oportunidades para nossa indústria. Inscritos Totais: 740 Profissionais Visualizações Congressos/Forum's: +900 #TravelTech #TecnologiaTurismo #EventosOnline #Agradecimento #Inovação #Marketing #Hotelaria #Distribuição #RevenueManagement #ESG #IA #Personalização #VendaDireta

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