LONDON, UK – Infor, the industry cloud company, today announced that glh Hotels, the largest hotel owner-operator in London, has chosen Infor EzRMS to be deployed throughout its estate of 18 properties in the UK. The application will help increase revenue throughout the hotels and improve competitiveness by enabling a data-based, total revenue management approach, spanning more than 5,000 bedrooms and 120 meeting rooms.

Learn more about Infor EzRMS here: https://www.infor.com/en-gb/products/ezrms.

The glh portfolio of brands includes The Clermont, Hard Rock Hotel London, Guoman, Thistle and Thistle Express. The application is currently being rolled out across all 18 properties with completion due by the end of summer 2021. Following completion, and the debut of The Clermont brand, glh expects to see a substantial increase in revenue.

Infor EzRMS is set to replace an incumbent solution that cannot support a total revenue management strategy. Following a thorough review of the market, Infor EzRMS was chosen because it offered unique capabilities to integrate all revenues including bedroom, food & beverage, and meeting and events revenue, as well as strong real-time reporting, forecasting and revenue optimisation models. Local customer support and the proven ability of Infor to implement applications remotely were also key factors in the decision.

Learn more about Infor function space revenue management here: https://www.infor.com/en-gb/resources/revenue-management-for-hotel-function-spaces.

Infor EzRMS revenue optimisation technology will help enable glh to forecast demand and set pricing controls based on customer behaviours amidst shifting consumer demand. It will also be used in conjunction with a range of marketing campaigns throughout 2021 to deliver a rapid analysis of successful marketing.

“One of the impacts of COVID has been that we can no longer rely on historical data to create an accurate picture of future demand for our offerings,” said Jonathon Liu, director of revenue and marketing strategy, glh. “In addition, there has been a seismic shift in our balance of domestic from inbound bookings, that we must address. To create an accurate view of the current, or near-future state of the market, be it by customer geography, channel, or market segment, we need software that can deliver real-time insights combined with an effective revenue strategy into our business.”

“As hotels move into a post-pandemic market, the traditional methods of revenue forecasting have been hit hard,” said Stan van Roij, vice president of hospitality solutions for Infor. “Even before COVID, there were clear signs that hotels must move to a data-backed approach that could yield granular insights into guest behaviour, and a need for integration between the revenue secured across bedrooms and function space. This is what we are set to deliver to glh – clear, comprehensive visibility and revenue optimisation that will help keep it at the forefront of the demanding London market.”

About glh Hotels

Founded in 2003, glh Hotels is London's largest hotel owner-operator, creating memorable moments for guests whilst delivering unforgettable hospitality. With 5,000 rooms and 120 meeting and event spaces across four distinct brands and 18 outstanding locations, glh Hotels is at the heart of great London hospitality. Visit http://www.glhhotels.com/

glh Hotels properties include:

  • The Clermont: The Clermont London Charing Cross – The Clermont London Victoria
  • Thistle Hotels: Thistle Barbican Shoreditch - Thistle Bloomsbury Park - Thistle Holborn - Thistle Heathrow T5 - Thistle Hyde Park - Thistle Kensington Gardens - Thistle Piccadilly - Thistle Trafalgar Square - Thistle Poole - Thistle Express Luton – Thistle Express Swindon
  • Guoman hotels: The Royal Horseguards – The Tower Hotel – Great Cumberland Place - Amba Hotel Marble Arch
  • Hard Rock Hotels – Hard Rock Hotel London

About Infor

Infor is a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry. We develop complete solutions for our focus industries. Infor's mission-critical enterprise applications and services are designed to deliver sustainable operational advantages with security and faster time to value. Over 60,000 organizations in more than 175 countries rely on Infor's 17,000 employees to help achieve their business goals. As a Koch company, our financial strength, ownership structure, and long-term view empower us to foster enduring, mutually beneficial relationships with our customers. Visit www.infor.com.

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