The platform was not performing as expected and the hotel is not interested in putting more money into making it work.
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Taco Bell's "Steal a Base, Steal a Taco" Promotion Provides Positive Lift in Houston, LA During World Series
However, nationally the promotion did not do as well as the prior year.
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Best Western Mobile Guest Engagement Tool Launches Across Full System
Platform gives travelers streamlined check-in and check-out processes, local destination information, connection to BWR loyalty program and more.
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Royal Caribbean Cruises Reveals New Tech Coming Aboard
Check-in counters, guest services desks and in-room phones to be replaced by facial recognition, VR and AI.
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Ron Shaich to Step Down as Panera CEO, Remain Chairman
Blaine Hurst named president and CEO.
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Google Debuts Restaurant Wait Times on Search, Maps
Now diners can preview a restaurant’s wait time prior to showing up.
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MURTEC Executive Summit Takes on the Big Apple

For those who missed the premier of this executive-level networking event, HT offers some high-level takeaways and insights.
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NCR, Samsung, Launch All-in-One POS Commerce Station
NCR Silver Quantum is an integrated payment device with mobile wallet acceptance capability, customer display, loyalty scanner and Samsung Galaxy tablet.
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Best Western Debuts Experiences by Best Western Rewards

Best Western Rewards members can spend their points on experiences which include a two-night stay for two guests at a Best Western hotel as well as an adventure package.
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Hilton San Diego Bayfront Presents Holiday By The Bay
Hilton San Diego Bayfront is excited to announce its second annual Holiday by the Bay programming from Nov. 24, 2017 to Jan. 1, 2018. The festive program will benefit the United Service Organizations Inc. (USO) San Diego, which supports America’s military service members, and will turn the hotel’s Bayfront Park into a winter wonderland including an outdoor ice rink, miniature holiday-themed golf course and much more.
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