ResNet World and Sabre Hospitality shake on deal!

RESNET World, the region’s fastest growing e-distribution and online marketing company for the hospitality industry, along with Sabre Hospitality Solutions, a global technology provider to the travel and tourism industry, have joined hands in a new partnership.

ResNet World Partnered with Sabre Hospitality

Saahil Mehta, managing director of ResNet World and Brannon Winn, VP business development - EMEA at Sabre Hospitality Solutions, reviewed findings on two trends in the travel sector: smart phone penetration and the need for hotels to invest in Arabic websites.

Smartphone penetration is the highest in Saudi Arabia, Dubai and the Middle East and North Africa region with one-third of hotel bookings coming via tablets or smart phones.

In Saudi Arabia alone, half of the travel related enquiries come from mobile devices. In the GCC, half of the searches on desktops are done in Arabic and three-quarters of the searches on the smartphones are done in Arabic.

Many hoteliers in the region do not have Arabic websites or even if they do, they are not featuring a full-fledged Arabic booking engine. It follows that hotels risk driving the Arabic-speaking traveller to those competitors that do offer Arab content and mobile websites.

Source: TTNWorldwide

ResNet World Turns 5!

A message from our Managing Director Mr. Saahil Mehta on ResNet World's 5th Birthday.

Dear Hotel Partner,

I cannot believe we have turned FIVE! I still remember the day Shane and I started this company in a small office here in Dubai with a vision to provide the highest level of service to our hotels and create raving fans both within ResNet World and with our hotel partners.

By sticking to our principles, today we are a strong team working with over 350 hotels across 20+ countries spread over six continents. More importantly, we have caught the eyes of the bigger players who initially believed we were just a fly on the wall which has resulted in ResNet World becoming the latest Global Partner of Sabre Hospitality Solutions, part of Sabre Holdings which just went public a few months back at a valuation of US$ 4.2 billion.

Our promise is to maximise your revenues and profitability through increased e-distribution and online presence. This is done by offering a complete suite of products focused around e-distribution, channel management, website development & internet marketing. The end result of working with us is more direct bookings and brand awareness. We want to lower the dependence on OTA's which are taking away too much of the pie from all the blood and sweat you put into running your hotel and pleasing your guests. To see the amounts you can save, please visit www.resnetworld.com/calculator.

Your feedback is very important to us and I encourage you to write to me personally. In closing, I want to leave you with a quote from Mark Twain which has been very inspirational to me:

They did not know it was impossible so they did it

ResNet World is Hiring!

ResNet World Announces the below vacant positions at our office in India:

1- Support Specialist
2- Administrative Assistant
3- Revenue Specialist

Kindly read each job requirement below and if you there's a strong match, Please forward your CV to: hr@resnetworld.com

ResNet World – Support Specialist

ResNet World is currently seeking a Support Specialist to join our team.  This individual will be responsible for providing product support to ResNet World hotel partners in both India and abroad. 

The position is available at ResNet World’s office in Mumbai, India

Skills

Education, Qualifications & Experiences 

You should be based in Mumbai.

You must have effective communication & presentation skills, Expert in using Office and with excellent verbal and written communication in English.  You should be a Hard Worker.

Candidate must have minimum 2 years experience working in similar role or working in the front office or sales department of a reputable hotel or hotel chain.

Experience using the Synxis CRS is required.

Qualifications: Minimum Graduation

Compensation

ResNet World offers market competitive compensation packages.

If you are interested, Please forward your CV to:

hr@resnetworld.com


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ResNet World – Administrative Assistant

ResNet World is currently seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our team.  This individual will assist with accounts receivable, hotel support and hotel revenue development for your various hotel partners located both in India and abroad. 

The position is available at ResNet World’s office in Mumbai, India

Skills

Education, Qualifications & Experiences 

You should be based in Mumbai.

You must have effective communication & presentation skills, Expert in using Office and with excellent verbal and written communication in English.  You should be a Hard Worker.

Candidate must have a minimum of 2 years experience working in either the front office, accounting or sales department for reputable hotel. 

Experience using the Synxis CRS system preferred.

Qualifications: Minimum Graduation

Compensation

ResNet World offers market competitive compensation packages.

If you are interested, Please forward your CV to:

hr@resnetworld.com


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ResNet World - Revenue Specialist 

The primary responsibility of the Revenue Specialist, here-in referred to as the ‘RS‘, will be to maximize revenue opportunities for the hotels and/or apartments assigned to them by Resnet World management.  The RS will have a background in the hospitality industry with specific hands-on experience in relation to GDS and E-Commerce revenue management.  The RS will understand the specific needs of each of their properties and will manage their subsequent GDS and E-Commerce revenue streams at a micro-level.  The RS will answer to the Director of Revenue Development and the Managing Director.  Responsibilities of the RS will include, but are not limited to, the following:

•      Bi-annual on-site participation in property sales meetings to understand the needs of the client
• Effective communication with property management on an on-going basis
• Resnet World back office training for property staff
• Initial entry and as-needed updates of property information into Resnet World back office system
• Updates to room inventories and rates as directed by property
• On-going inventory and rate analysis for each property followed by recommendations to the property that will result in increased revenue
• Management of ADS retail and merchant model agreements for each property
• On-going ‘spot checking’ of ADS sites to ensure property is properly listed and is booking revenue
• Market and competition analysis for each property through utilization of resources provided by Resnet World
• Manage process for providing resolutions to system bugs and/or technology issues through ‘ticket’ issuance program
• Assist with accounts receivable for each property
• Mystery Shopper visits to each property as directed by Resnet World staff

The candidate must have a good knowledge of Synxis extranet. 

Compensation

ResNet World offers market competitive compensation packages.

If you are interested, Please forward your CV to:

hr@resnetworld.com

Join us in London at the Hospitality Technology Expo!

ResNet World announced it's participation in the Hospitality Technology Expo in London.

"Join us in London at Hospitality Technology Expo at stand H161 on February 4-5, 2014"

ResNet World’s Booking Engine Named as a Premium Partner for TripAdvisor’s New TripConnect

ResNet World’s Booking Engine Named as a Premium Partner for TripAdvisor’s New TripConnect

Announced in the fourth quarter of 2013 the TripConnect platform came to fruition, hotel reservation systems certified by TripAdvisor , including running ResNet World Booking Engine , can benefit from the new facilities.

ResNet World Clients are Now Qualified to Use TripConnect to Increase Direct Bookings & Revenue. ResNet World is pleased to announce their recent certification as a TripAdvisor Premium Partner for the company’s new advertising bidding tool, TripConnect. TripConnect enables hoteliers to bid for a higher price position within their hotels’ page and will allow potential guests to book directly through their hotel’s website, helping to increase revenue for the property, while saving money on OTA commissions. ResNet World is a Premium Partner within the TripAdvisor network, which allows ResNet World customers to benefit from the launch of TripConnect.

“Our mission and focus at ResNet World has been to maximize revenues and profitability by increasing online presence and e-distribution revenues for our partner hotels,” said Saahil Mehta, Managing Director of ResNet World. “The Launch of TripConnect brings many benefits for hoteliers especially with our focus to maximize revenues by way of encouraging more direct bookings.”

Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai - More Travelers & Hotel Guests

Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai - More Travelers & Hotel Guests

Located in Jebel Ali and part of Dubai World Central, an "aviation city" that the government launched as a free economic zone, Al Maktoum International Airport is expected to become the world's largest airport upon completion.

Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air was the first airline to be welcomed at the new passenger terminal, and was greeted with a customary festive water salute.

Al Maktoum International Airport's two other launch carriers are Kuwait-based low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways and Bahrain's full-service Gulf Air, which also made its inaugural flight to the new airport on Sunday.

Hotels expectations for Room Bookings in 2014 went higher as more & more visitors will reach Dubai and will be looking for accommodation at this popular destination.

Source: CNN International

ResNet World Participates at the Hotel Show 2013 in Dubai

ResNet World Participates at the Hotel Show 2013 in DWTC

ResNet World participates at the current Hotel Show 2013 which is currently taking place in Dubai's World Trade Center.

The Show Started Yesterday the 28th of September and will continue until the 30th of September.

ResNet World's Managing Director, Mr. Saahil Mehta participated at the Panel discussion which was held yesterday along with 3 other Panelists from Movenpick, Maxxton & Table4ME.