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PRODUCT NEWS iHome adds wireless Qi charging to latest hotel alarm clock iHome has added wireless Qi charging to its newest hotel alarm clock, featuring its patented triple display for easy viewing. Global Entertainment Management claims with the iHome HWL83B, guests will always be “on time and wake up fully charged”. The unit is easy-to-set. Single day alarm with Sure Alarm battery backup enables guests to wake to bluetooth audio or an alarm tone and music can be streamed wirelessly from any bluetooth device. Meanwhile, a speakerphone with chair across the room. The side displays including the new iHome HBN22 voice echo cancellation delivers clear also feature individual dimmers to adjust space saver FM alarm radio with NFC calls and features talk/end controls. As for up to eight levels of brightness, Bluetooth, speakerphone and dual USB with all iHome products, easy-to-set further heightening personalised service charging. Some models also feature instructions are printed on the cabinet. and convenience. security tethers with tamper proof For rooms with two beds and booking 10 The added wireless Qi charging pad at double occupancy, the iHome Triple and dual USB ports charge multiple Display is the “ideal amenity”, said Global devices simultaneously. Entertainment Management. Guests can clearly see the time from their beds and from the desk or accent Full line of iHome in-room screw for theft deterrence. For more information on the iHome HWL83B triple-display NFC bluetooth alarm clock with speakerphone, wireless electronics is available from Global Qi and dual USB charging ports, visit Entertainment Management (UK), www.hoteltv.co.uk or call, 0208 953 0160. Users of Silver Hopkins Hotel Management see 150% income rise Silver Hopkins Hotel Management is season occupancy and a 30% increase companies predominantly focussed on offering full management solutions in occupancy during high season. larger branded properties, but Silver including revenue management and This was achieved principally due to Hopkins Hotel Management is bucking sales and marketing processes, which the company’s revenue management this trend, offering bespoke services are optimising clients’ incomes by as plus sales and marketing skill, optimising ranging from full management options much as 150%. both pricing and uptake by positioning to independent business support. One example is the Mayfair Hotel in Manchester, which engaged Silver the hotel ideally within the market. This, coupled with a focus on This benefits small to mid-level operators that are looking to maximise Hopkins services in 2016 and has maximising staff productivity and other the potential of their businesses already seen RevPAR increase by 80%. operational savings, led to the hotel without being locked into excessive fees The property has also seen its enjoying increased revenue of 150% for extended terms. lowest available rate increase by 86%, when compared with previous years. as well as a full 60% increase in low- Previously hotel management Silver Hopkins Hotel Management used to work exclusively with private investment portfolios, but has now opened its doors to all hoteliers regardless of size so that they too can benefit from optimised systems previously only available to the larger hotel chains. For more information visit w