Eventos

🏆 Santo Domingo, July 2026: The XXV Juegos Centroamericanos y del Caribe aims to boost tourism and economy in the Dominican Republic. Led by José P. Monegro, organizers highlight enhanced sports facilities and infrastructure. Support comes from Felipe Vicini and Frank Elías Rainieri, with government backing from Minister David Collado. Celebrating the regional event's 100th anniversary, the games are set to increase hotel occupancy and international visibility, showcasing Dominican Republic's organizational prowess.

🏆 Global Revenue Forum (#GRFMAD26) introduces the Global Revenue Awards in Madrid, Spain, recognizing leadership in hotel revenue management. Voting is open for three categories: Revenue Manager of the Year, Hotel Sales Leader of the Year, and Profit Leader of the Year. Voting takes approximately 30 seconds and is anonymous. The awards ceremony will be held on June 4, 2026, at Espacio Maldonado, Madrid. Use promo code GRFMAD2026 for a 35% ticket discount.

📅 16-18 de febrero de 2026, IFEMA Madrid: HIP 2026 destacará la importancia de ofrecer experiencias únicas en hostelería, potenciando el valor percibido por el cliente entre un 20%-40%. Una experiencia bien gestionada puede incrementar el ticket medio un 10%-30%. Expertos como Diego Sandoval y María José Monterrubio analizarán estas tendencias. Norihito Endo y Cindy Alexandra Contreras participarán para compartir perspectivas internacionales, mientras que los Premios HIP destacarán la innovación en la sala.

📈 FITUR 2026 highlights a shift in the hotel sector towards profitability. Ricardo Almeida, CEO of openROOM, emphasizes enhancing direct sales and margins over occupancy rates. AI is critical for data analysis and process optimization but must be paired with human insight. Direct sales show positive trends in hotels prioritizing this channel. The challenge lies in converting qualified traffic into bookings. Almeida advises a proactive approach in using data to anticipate market changes.