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Amex GBT Cuts $100 Million as Small-Business Push Hits Headwinds

Skift Blog

Skift Take: There's something appealing about a business model that makes money by saving other people money. So why is Amex GBT, the largest corporate travel management company, losing money?

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Davidson Hospitality Group Tapped by Lennox Capital Partners to Manage Two Distinctive Hotels

Hospitality Net

Davidson Hospitality Group, recently ranked #1 in Guest Satisfaction among Third-Party Hotel Management Companies by J.D. Power for the third consecutive year, has been selected by Lennox Capital Partners to manage two distinctive properties: The Highland Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton in Dallas, Texas, and The Westin St. Louis in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Boeing Delivery Delays are ‘Pain in the Backside’ Says Ryanair CEO

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The colossal Ryanair machine relies on hyper-efficiency and a ruthless scrutiny of costs. By its own admission, Ryanair was 'over-scheduled, over-crewed, and over-costed' this summer. It won't let this happen again.

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PM Hotel Group and Sightline Hospitality Announce Strategic Merger

Lodging

CHEVY CHASE, Maryland—PM Hotel Group and Sightline Hospitality announced a strategic merger. This partnership marks a development in PM Hotel Group’s growth trajectory, specifically within PM Hotel Group’s lifestyle hotel division Modus by PM Hotel Group, complementing the organization’s verticals of lifestyle, differentiated hospitality, and experiential travel.

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Dont 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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Construction underway on 97-key Nu By Yoo hotel in Melbourne

Hotel Management

Construction is underway on DCF Property Group’s $180 million First Light development in Melbourne’s Domain Precinct, which will be home to branded residences and the first Nu By Yoo hotel in Australia. Managed by La Vie Hotels and Resorts, the 97-key hotel will feature luxury accommodation and a signature food and beverage partner. “At La Vie Hotels and Resorts we are delighted to see the next phase of our collaboration with DCF and Yoo Studio,” said La Vie Hotels and Resorts CEO, Jerry Xu.

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Leading a Sales Team: 10 Keys to Success (Part 1)

Anthony Cole Training

This article is the 1st place winner of the 2022 Sales Pro Central MVP Awards on Sales Leadership! In our sales management training, we have developed 10 keys and a framework of activities that provide a new or tenured sales leader with a roadmap they need to put in place to help lead their team to greater sales success.

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How Mews Payments Can Transform Your Hotel

Hospitality Net

An efficient hotel payment solution is the cornerstone of any successful hotel business. It’s critical to a property’s cash flow, operations and guest satisfaction. So, why are so many hoteliers reluctant to embrace modern payment solutions and their many benefits?

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Winners of the 2024 HM Awards Aotearoa-Pacific revealed

Hotel Management

The winners and highly commended have been announced in the inaugural HM Awards Aotearoa-Pacific at a gala ceremony at Cordis Auckland on Friday evening. Over 200 hotel industry professionals were in attendance to celebrate the top people, properties and projects across New Zealand and the South Pacific. On Friday, November 29, the full list of winners and highly commended will be revealed at HM Awards Australasia-Pacific, which takes place at the ICC Sydney.

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Destination optimization: How tech is improving resort revenue management

eHotelier

Optimal resort revenue management requires organizations to look beyond the guestroom as they seek to maximize revenue. Ideally, resort hoteliers need to understand which guests are likely to spend the most overall during their stay—and even better, understand which guests are most profitable.

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Boeing Strike Ends as Union Members Accept 38% Pay Rise

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Agreement after a 53-day strike is good news for Boeing and its airline customers, but don't expect the planemaker's problems to disappear overnight. This will be a long-haul recovery.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Griffin Hotel Management Merges Into Meyer Jabara Hotels

Lodging

DANBURY, Connecticut—Griffin Hotel Management LLC has merged into Meyer Jabara Hotels (MJH). Effective immediately, Griffin will transition 14 assets to the MJH umbrella, and when combined with other deals currently in the 2024 pipeline, the hotel ownership and management company will reach 50 hotels by Q1 2025. Griffin executives James Kirkland and Jay Fishman are taking on new roles at Meyer Jabara Hotels.

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Waterfront Luxury Reimagined: Introducing The Residences at The St. Regis Bahia Mar Resort, Fort Lauderdale

Hospitality Net

Related Group, Tate Capital and Rok Acquisitions unveil vision for a Monaco-inspired yachter’s paradise, set to transform the iconic marina and deliver a luxury lifestyle under the esteemed St. Regis brand.

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Iwan Sunito launches One Global Resorts with rebrand of Green Square property

Hotel Management

One Global Capital Chairman and Group CEO, Iwan Sunito, has introduced a new hotel brand to the market, One Global Resorts, with the official rebranding of his Skye Suites Green Square property on Thursday evening. Designed by acclaimed Koichi Takada Architects, the multi-award-winning Infinity mixed-use precinct is the most celebrated of Sunito’s projects developed under his Crown Group business.

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How to be a successful hotel General Manager

eHotelier

Discover the five transformative steps that will not only improve your professional knowledge but also propel your career to new heights.

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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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How Marriott Adds Boutiques With its Design Hotels’ Brand

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Design Hotels is a Marriott brand that isn't quite a Marriott brand. It's more like an exclusive hotel club where 60% of owners have never run a boutique before. New boss Stijn Oyen is fine-tuning its strategy.

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Davidson Hospitality Group Enters Partnership With Nautic Partners

Lodging

ATLANTA, Georgia—Davidson Hospitality Group announced that it has entered into a new partnership with Nautic Partners, a middle-market private equity firm. As part of this partnership, Nautic Partners will acquire Davidson Hospitality Group from an affiliate of KSL Capital Partners, LLC, in partnership with Davidson management. Davidson Hospitality Group has over $2 billion in annual revenue under management.

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Stayntouch Unveils Academy 2.0: Streamlining Hotel PMS Training with AI-Powered eLearning

Hospitality Net

Bethesda, Md. | Nov. 5, 2024 – Stayntouch, a global leader in cloud hotel property management systems (PMS), has just unveiled Stayntouch Academy 2.0, an enhanced online product training course with new content, streamlined role-based lesson plans and more efficient content production times.

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QantasLink’s A220s to link Darwin and Singapore

Hotel Management

QantasLink’s new A220 aircraft will make its debut on the international network when the airline commences flying between Darwin and Singapore in March. Originally due to launch with the Embraer E190, the larger 137-seat A220 will operate five times per week, offering over 70,000 seats on the route every year. “We’re so excited our brand-new A220 aircraft [will be operating] our Singapore – Darwin flights, which will be the first of its kind to operate out of Singapore,” said Qantas Group Intern

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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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U.S. hotel results for week ending Oct. 26

Hotel Business

The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through Oct. 26. Oct. 20-26 (percentage change from comparable week in 2023): Occupancy: 69.0% (+4.5%) ADR:$168.69 (+4.6%) RevPAR: $116.32 (+9.3%) Among the top 25 markets, Tampa saw the largest occupancy lift (+28.1% to 84.2%), due to continued displacement demand from Hurricane Milton.

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Marriott Unveils Overhaul: $90 Million in Cuts, Updates on Midscale Push

Skift Blog

Skift Take: If you double your hotel empire over a decade, someone's eventually going to ask: "Hey, are we running this thing efficiently?" At Marriott, that someone is CEO Anthony Capuano.

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Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin announces $275M transformation project 

Lodging

Lake Buena Vista, Florida—The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin announced the largest renovation and expansion in the property’s history, highlighted by the addition of 120,000 square feet of event space to its current meeting and convention floorplan. The entire project is an investment of $275 million over the next several years and will also include modernized upgrades to existing meeting spaces and Swan guest rooms; and technology enhancements throughout the property.

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Is NIMBY Hurting Your RevPAR?

Hospitality Net

We have all been there. Call it the rise of populism, the growth of grass roots movements, or the increasing recognition of environmental change, NIMBY –is impacting us in both our personal and “hotel” lives.

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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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Ascott Australia Offers the ultimate Chelsea FC Experience – Win the time of your life!

Hotel Management

Multi-year partnership with Chelsea Football Club as the “Official Global Hotels Partner”. Builds on Ascott’s commitment to communities and investments in corporate hospitality. Ascott to manage hotels at Stamford Bridge under ‘ lyf ’ brand and champion co-living model. Football fans, get ready for the time of your life ! Thanks to Ascott Australia, two lucky winners will have the chance to score 2 VIP Box seats each to see Chelsea Women’s Football Club take on Liverpool Women’s Football Club a

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Ruby Mimi Hotel & Bar – reviving the glitz of Zurich’s silent era

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Ruby Mimi Hotel & Bar – reviving the glitz of Zurich’s silent era Ruby Mimi Hotel & Bar – reviving the glitz of Zurich’s silent era Each Ruby hotel has its own unique story and design – by repurposing this former cinema, Ruby Mimi adds another chapter to the story of sustainable development through community engagement, while preserving cultural heritage… Nestled in the heart of Zurich, where history whispers from every corner, stands the Ruby Mimi Hotel

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Booking and Expedia: A Post-Pandemic Hiring Spree Versus Modest Growth

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Booking's revenue has blown past pandemic levels, and it added back nearly 4,000 employees. Expedia trimmed its workforce anew in 2024 following completion of a tech migration.

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The Hospitality Show Experiences Year-Over-Year Growth

Lodging

SAN ANTONIO, Texas—The Hospitality Show wrapped up its second annual event at The Henry B. González Convention Center with three days of insights, networking opportunities, and solutions designed to elevate the hospitality industry. The Hospitality Show witnessed a year-over-year growth attracting 4,800 attendees and 460 vendors, marking a 26 percent increase in attendance and a 43 percent growth in vendors.

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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.

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Loyalty Program Membership, Contribution, Liability, and Costs Continue to Grow

Hospitality Net

Strong loyalty programs help hotel brands lower customer acquisition costs, increase direct-to-consumer access, and offset occupancy shortfalls during shoulder periods and weaker economic conditions. After analyzing publicly available data from five large hotel companies, we found that while growth in several key metrics slowed in 2023, loyalty members’ overall contribution to occupancy increased, though marginal contribution per member contracted.

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Making Sustainability Sustainable for Australian Hotels

Hotel Management

Weatherdon are converting hotels around the country to a luxurious and more sustainable amenities platform, and it will likely also save you money… “Effective solutions need to be both ecologically minded and economically advantageous”. Despite the hype around “greener” business solutions and eco-tourism, many of our hospitality partners are still only tiptoeing into the “green” world, as it’s not clear who will absorb the cost of the initiative.

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The FOMO effect: why your hotel can’t afford to ignore these booking trends

eHotelier

By understanding and implementing the latest booking trends influenced by FOMO—whether through transformative experiences, AI-driven personalization, or sustainability—you can not only increase bookings but also build a loyal customer base that values what your hotel offers.

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The World’s Longest Flight Is Getting a First Class Upgrade

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Singapore Airlines already boasts one of the world’s most exclusive passenger planes. After six years of development, it’s about to take things to a whole new level.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.