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Tripadvisor Exec Explains Partnership with ChatGPT-Competitor Perplexity

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The Tripadvisor brand has been struggling, but there could be value in its huge dataset for AI search engines that want to deliver personalized results.

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Cappadocia Marriott Hotel Opens in Turkey

Hospitality Net

Marriott Hotels, the namesake brand of Marriott Bonvoys extraordinary portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, today announced the opening of Cappadocia Marriott Hotel. Nestled within the moonscape landscapes of Cappadocia, the property is the largest and newest hotel in the region, offering travelers a gateway to the storied destination.

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Green Stamp of Approval: The Rationale and Route to Obtaining a Sustainability Certification

Lodging

The cost savings of sustainability are well appreciated in the hospitality industry, and oftentimes these can be achieved by internal programs that drive staff practices, procurement strategies, and building renovations that improve energy and water efficiency and reduce waste. Obtaining a certification that validates the propertys sustainability is an added challenge, since the criteria of an external organization will now have to be satisfied.

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The Titans of Travel: How Small Businesses Shape Europe’s Accommodation Industry

Hospitality Net

The European travel and tourism sector is not just an economic powerhouse; its a vibrant ecosystem driven by millions of businesses. A vast majority of them are SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) forming the heart of the industry, offering everything from family-run B&Bs to boutique hotels, all while keeping the wheels of local economies turning.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Marriott Bonvoy brings express wellness treatments to the Australian Open

Hotel Management

Official hotel partner of the Australian Open, Marriott Bonvoy, is welcoming members and VIP guests to experience premium wellness and culinary offerings at its dedicated hospitality space for the duration of the 2025 event. Our partnership with the Australian Open allows us to connect with our members, now measuring 220 million globally, and showcases our leading hospitality offering in a unique way at Australias biggest sporting event, said Marriott International Area Director of Marketing, De

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UPDATED: Hotel industry offers support to wildfire victims

Hotel Business

Hotels in and around Los Angeles and industry associates are offering support to those displaced by the devastating wildfires in California. AAHOA Charitable Foundation launches wildfire initiative AAHOA has launched the Hope & Haven: California Wildfire Recovery Initiative , powered by the AAHOA Charitable Foundation (ACF) to support communities devastated by the ongoing wildfires in California.

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Wise Beyond His Years: AGA CEO Armaan Patel on His Path in the Industry Since His Very Early Start

Lodging

At an age when most budding hoteliers are gaining exposure to the industry through classes, internships, and summer jobs, Armaan Patel is managing a portfolio of more than 25 hotels in the Los Angeles area as CEO of AGA Essentials. He is also growing AGA Hotelsa hotel brand he cofounded with his cousin, Yash Desai, four years ago, when he was only 16.

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Research Shows #1 Opportunity for Hotels in 2025

Hospitality Net

Its been great reading some articles here on Hospitality Net about trends and opportunities this year, such as Martin Solers hotel media review and EHLs Key Hospitality Technology Trends to Watch in 2025.

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Singapore Airlines ups Brisbane flights to meet high demand for international travel

Hotel Management

Singapore Airlines (SIA) is expanding its services between Singapore and Brisbane in response to strong demand for international travel, most notably during recent peak periods. Starting June 16, 2025, Singapore Airlines will add three weekly flights, increasing frequency on the Brisbane route from 25 to 28 flights or four daily services. Travel demand has been strong as Brisbane continues to grow as a major gateway and Queensland gains significance as a global destination for business and leisu

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Master revenue management and boost brand reputation at the same time

eHotelier

The most successful hotels know their profitability is won or lost on dozens of strategic decisions throughout the property. Its not trimming costs, fixed pricing models, or resisting change; rather, its all of those things and more.

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Don't Let AI Pass You By: The New Era of Personalized Sales Coaching & Development

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive

Are you curious about how artificial intelligence is reshaping sales coaching, learning, and development? Join Brendan Sweeney and Devyn Blume of Allego for an engaging new webinar exploring AI's transformative role in sales coaching and performance improvement! Brendan and Devyn will share actionable insights and strategies for integrating AI into coaching and development - ensuring personalized, effective, and scalable training!

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TikTok Goes to the Supreme Court. Here’s What’s at Stake For Travel

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Friday from TikTok's Chinese parent company, which is attempting to block a law banning short-form video apps. What's at stake for the travel industry? Here's a Skift explainer.

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Driftwood Secures Financing for Westin Cocoa Beach Resort & Spa

Lodging

MIAMI, FloridaDriftwood Capital has secured a total of $207 million in senior construction financing and Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing for its Westin Cocoa Beach Resort & Spa on Floridas Space Coast. After breaking ground in September 2024, the $420 million, 502-key resort is part of Driftwoods decade-long investment to grow the region’s hospitality profile and meet demand.

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Melbourne’s luxury hotels welcome strong international business at Australian Open

Hotel Management

The 2025 Australian Open is in full swing and hotels across Melbourne are enjoying a flurry of activity as visitors descend on the city. This years event is expected to draw record fan numbers an bring an increase of up to 10% in Melbourne city hotel room bookings, across main tournament days, according to Accommodation Australia. Event-related occupancy forecasts are particularly impressive, given STR and JLL report Melbourne has welcomed 81 new hotels and over 5,200 rooms in the five-year peri

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Driftwood secures $257M for Westin Cocoa Beach Resort

Hotel Business

Driftwood Capital has secured a total of $207 million in senior construction financing and Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing for its signature Westin Cocoa Beach Resort & Spa on Floridas Space Coast. The company also secured a $50 million credit facility from Amerant Bank at the holding company/fund level. After breaking ground in September 2024, the $420-million, 502-key resort is part of Driftwoods decade-long investment to elevate the region’s hospitality

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Diving into Diversity: Decoding the Foundations of Inclusion in Hospitality Talent Acquisition

Speaker: Lauren Fernandez - CEO & Founder, Full Course

Companies all over the world, including Marriot International and Hilton Worldwide, are aware of the value of including DEI in their talent acquisition strategy. However, despite these initiatives, there is still plenty that the hospitality sector can do to promote DEI. When comparing the hospitality industries in India, Iraq, the UK, and the US, you will see that there is a consistent underrepresentation of persons from different ethnic, gender, and disability origins across all levels of the i

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Ryanair Wants a Two-Drink Cap at Airports: Here’s What Key Industry Players Think

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Ryanairs call for a two-drink limit at airports highlights deep industry divisions. Even if such measures are practical, would they effectively address root problems?

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Tripadvisor Shares Top 2025 Travel Destinations

Lodging

NEEDHAM, MassachusettsTripadvisor announced its first Travelers’ Choice Awards category for 2025: Best of the Best Destinations. Each year, Tripadvisor assesses millions of reviews shared by a global community of travelers to uncover its recommendations. Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Destinations span seven categories, including Top Destinations, Trending Destinations, Culture Destinations, Food Destinations, and Honeymoon Destinations.

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Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts Joins Global Hotel Alliance with Idyllic Locations in Sri Lanka and The Maldives

Hospitality Net

Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts, a leading hospitality brand renowned for its exceptional properties across Sri Lanka and the Maldives, has joined Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the worlds largest alliance of independent hotel brands.

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Record high room rates for Sydney hotels on NYE

Hotel Management

New Years Eve gave Sydney hotels plenty of cause for celebration on December 31. Sydney hotels pulled in record high average daily rate and revenue per available room on the night, according to December preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar reports occupancy levels of 78.8% for December 2024, up 2.1% year over year, while ADR stood at AU$314.15 (+0.9%) and RevPAR at AU$247.43 (+3.0%).

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A Buyer’s Guide to Future-Proofing Your Restaurant Tech Stack

The race to 100% digital is on. With the restaurant industry still in the early innings of its digital transformation, brands need an airtight strategy when it comes to building out their tech stack. Download the buyer’s guide to learn where to prioritize your efforts and get the most out of every investment.

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25 Sales Tips for 2025 from The Sales Experts

Anthony Cole Training

As Sales Leader, it is your role to bring resources to your team to help them become even better. Our team of sales experts at Anthony Cole Training Group have compiled 25 sales tips to help your salespeople prospect smarter, plan effectively, and sell with confidence. These tips will help them build stronger client relationships, work on their time management, and improve their selling strategies.

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2024 Smashed All-Time Airline Industry Records: 4 Key Takeaways

Skift Blog

Skift Take: A global shift towards higher capacity aircraft is offering more seats onboard fewer flights but huge sustainability questions remain.

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CoStar: New Year’s Holiday Shift Boosts U.S. Hotel Performance

Lodging

WASHINGTONDue to the New Years holiday shift, the U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStars latest data through Jan. 4, 2025. U.S. Hotel Performance December 29, 2024-January 4, 2025 Percentage change from comparable week in 2023 and 2024 Occupancy: 48.3 percent (up 2.9 percent) ADR: $168.90 (up 11.7 percent) RevPAR: $81.53 (up 14.9 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, Tampa reported the largest year-over-year occupancy increase (up 29.7 percent to 77.5

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WIWT: Revolutionizing Hotel Social Selling

Hospitality Net

Wish I Was There (WIWT) is disrupting the hotel industry by taking social selling to a whole new level. Forget the complexities of managing social media and influencer collaborations. WIWT offers a streamlined solution that bridges the gap between hotel marketing and distribution, opening up a world of new opportunities for hotels to connect with potential guests.

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Beyond The Meeting Room: Luxury Magazine Resource

Escape into a world of luxury and dive into the future of tech, fun takes on the American pastime, and many inspirational individuals. With engaging reports on fashion, food, travel, finance, sports, and more, download now and enjoy the read!

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Record growth for flagship luxury and lifestyle brands at Accor with 90 hotels signed last year

Hotel Management

Accors luxury and lifestyle brands Sofitel, Sofitel Legend, MGallery and Emblems achieved record growth in 2024 with close to 90 hotels signed collectively. Under the leadership of Maud Bailly as CEO for the past two years, these flagship brands have undergone a comprehensive transformation prompting renewed interest from owners and investors. 2024 has been a milestone year for our brands, marking unprecedented development momentum, said Bailly.

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Exploring the Future of Food and Beverage

eHotelier

As leaders in the food and beverage industry, we at Samson Hospitality are always on the lookout for emerging food trends that will shape the culinary landscape.

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Belmond Hotel Group’s Anti-TikTok, Slow TV Marketing Push

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Belmond believes that true luxury will become having the luxury of time.

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Hotels Provide Refuge for Displaced Los Angeles Residents in Wake of Wildfires

Lodging

Los Angeles area hotels have been thrust into the spotlight and become critical places of refuge as four major wildfires rage on and continue to wreak havoc in Southern California. As of this morning, the nearly week-long fires have left at least 24 dead with more than 100,000 Los Angeles County residents currently under evacuation orders and more than 87,000 residents under evacuation warnings.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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Is 2025 the year of Innovation?

Hospitality Net

For years, outdated and fragmented technology stacks have held hotels back, slowing growth and stifling innovation. In 2025, the message is clear: the status quo is no longer sustainable.

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Veriu Group unveils refurbishment of Punthill flagship, the first in a series of targeted property upgrades

Hotel Management

Punthill South Yarra Grand, operated by Veriu Group, has unveiled its first major refurbishment since opening in 2009. The Yarra Street hotel has been under works for over two months, with the cost amounting to almost AU$1.4 million. Common areas including the lobby and reception area have been upgraded with stylish new furniture and artwork, which has also been added to the hallways.

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Revolutionizing Restaurant Operations with Robotics

eHotelier

In todays highly competitive restaurant industry, operators are under more pressure than ever to deliver exceptional guest experiences while controlling costs.

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New UAE Law Requires Emissions Reporting: What Travel Businesses Need to Know

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The new law could pave the way for stricter emission controls and kick off a government controlled carbon trading market.

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Beyond the Basics: How to Develop and Retain a Top-Performing Sales Team

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales at Allego

Maximizing sales rep performance is no easy task. 📈 Traditional sales training methods focus heavily on the first few weeks in the sales role. Companies dedicate time, resources, and budget to onboarding new hires, only for them to forget what was learned in those first few weeks, lose motivation, and struggle to come to grips with their role.