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Indian Union Budget: The Hits and Misses for Tourism

Skift Blog

Skift Take: While the Indian Union Budget for 2025-26 didn't roll out any blockbuster wins for tourism, the industry is still finding reasons to celebrate the small victories.

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More than 90% of luxury travelers want wellness

Hospitality Net

In 2025, luxury travelers are making bold demands for their health and well-being. A striking 84% of affluent individuals now expect wellness services tailored to their unique health goals. Spontaneity and personalization define the new wellness landscape, with nearly 70% booking treatments on the spot during their trips, while 78% value the ability to plan ahead.

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Why Are Airlines Struggling to Keep Up With Soaring Demand?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The airline industry is facing a troubling paradox of strong demand colliding with unprecedented supply chain and operational disruptions.

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Marriott Achieves Record 123,000 Gross Rooms Openings During 2024

Lodging

Marriott International, Inc. announced a year of global growth, with a record 123,000 gross rooms openings, net rooms growth of 6.8 percent for the full year 2024, and over 577,000 rooms in the companys development pipeline at year-end. Marriott continued to expand its product offerings across travel purposes and segments. 2024 was a year of incredible growth for Marriott, as we celebrated regional milestones, segment entries, brand expansions, market debuts, and more, said Anthony Capuano, [

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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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JLL projecting 25 per cent jump in global hotel investment volume

Hotel Management

JLL’s Hotels and Hospitality Group is projecting a 15% to 25% increase in global hotel investment volume compared to 2024, according to the companys latest Global Hotel Investment Outlook. Released during this weeks Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) in Los Angeles, California, the report highlights the industry’s resilience and potential for growth as it adapts to evolving travel patterns and consumer preferences.

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The paradox of progress: AI, staffing shortages, and the future of hospitality

eHotelier

By striking a delicate balance between AI implementation and human expertise, hotels can create a win-win scenario where technology enhances efficiency and empowers human staff to deliver exceptional service.

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Hyatt’s Newest Inclusive Collection Brand Expands with Plans for Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana

Hospitality Net

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Hyatt has entered into a management agreement with Anacaona de Inversiones for a new Hyatt Vivid branded flagship resort in the Dominican Republic that is expected to open by year end 2025. Following the successful debut of the brand last year, Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana will be the second resort in the brand which is designed to cater to the next generation of all-inclusive travelers.

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Coury Holdings Secures Nine Hotel Management Agreements in California

Lodging

DALLAS, TexasCoury Holdings secured nine new hotel management agreements across California while growing its leadership team with the appointment of Bo Patel as chief operating officer. With more than two decades of experience in hospitality management, development, and investment, Patel will lead West Coast growth and operations, driving expansion, operations, and brand partnerships for Coury Holdings’ West Coast assets, with a focus on the Concert Hospitality division.

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AHICE launches two new hotel industry events in Asia

Hotel Management

The Asian Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition (AHICE) is expanding its conference program with the introduction of two new events to the market. Following a successful debut event in 2024 which welcomed close to 600 key industry figures, AHICE South East Asia returns to South East Asia from January 24-26 with a bumper program packed with over 150 insightful speakers, stellar networking events and hotel tours.

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Leadership and the traits of a great leader in the hospitality industry

eHotelier

Here are some of the fundamental qualities that constitute outstanding leadership in the hospitality industry and how these traits can be cultivated.

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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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The Biggest Innovators in Travel and Hospitality: Winter 2025

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The market is forcing a margin call on post-Covid excess, conspicuous consumption, and there is traveler backlash to excessive rates. This pushback has created space for new thinking.

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University Lodging Revenue Enhancement with the Growing Demand for Longevity, Health, and Well-being Solutions

Hospitality Net

University campuses are located on some of the most attractive and visually appealing real estate across the U. S. and the world. These campuses serve as a welcoming retreat and provide a large, picturesque landscape, where these natural settings surrounding college campuses may be scarce for private development purposes.

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C-Level Execs Express Optimism During ALIS Despite Economic Headwinds

Lodging

While acknowledging some of the economic headwinds the industry is facing, there is plenty of optimism for the year ahead based primarily on strong travel demand patterns, according to C-level executives at ALIS (Americas Lodging Investment Summit), which kicked off yesterday in Los Angeles, California. During an interview with LODGING, Anthony Capuano, president/CEO, Marriott International, emphasized the companys access to real-time consumer spending data from credit card partners as being ind

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Ark Capital, Lead Global to launch co-branded hotel fund

Hotel Management

Ark Capital Partners and Lead Global are set to launch a new co-branded hotel fund following the successful acquisition of Melbourne Place Hotel. Ark Capital Partners a specialist in sourcing, securing, and repositioning quality hotel assets is behind a number of key hotel projects of late, including the acquisition of 120-room Hyde Perth, which will open later this year; the 146-room Hotel X in Brisbanes Fortitude Valley; and the 190-room Batmans Hill on Collins.

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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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11 Long-Distance Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

Hotels by Day

Your long-distance relationship is hard already, but it can be particularly difficult on February 14 th. Buck-up Juliets and Romeosthese eleven long-distance Valentines Day ideas will make you feel like youre really together this year. Don’tletthisbeyouthisValentine’sDay! 1. Long-Range Movie Night Step 1: Set up your video-chatting application of choice.

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The Heathrow Airport Third Runway Expansion Saga

Skift Blog

Skift Take: A Heathrow expansion could signal that the UK is open for business and tourism. But we may not see a shovel in the ground for years.

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From Amman to Bonaire, Here’s Where Hilton is Opening and Renovating this Season

Hospitality Net

Hilton rang in 2025 with some fantastic new additions to its portfolio, from our first Hilton property in Bonaire, to the introduction of Hampton by Hilton in Estonia. As the hospitality company looks ahead to 2025, Hilton will be adding luxury properties abroad as Signia by Hilton goes global with its first hotel outside the United States, while Tempo by Hilton expands its portfolio to five properties with two new hotels in Raleigh and San Diego.

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Hilton Sets New Growth Record, Adds 973 Hotels and Nearly 100,000 Rooms

Lodging

MCLEAN, VirginiaIn a year when Hilton announced new partnerships and acquisitions and developed hotels worldwide, the company set records for growth. Hilton added 973 hotels and nearly 100,000 rooms in 2024, the single biggest increase in rooms in Hiltons more than 100-year history, achieving net unit growth of 7.3 percent. Hilton also strengthened its development pipeline, signing more than 1,430 hotels representing 154,000 rooms in 2024.

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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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Minor Hotels to open close to 300 hotels in three years

Hotel Management

Minor Hotels is set to open almost 300 new hotels over the next three years as it ramps up expansion globally. The hotel owner-operator is on track to pass a milestone of 850 properties by the end of 2027, positioning it among the worlds largest hospitality groups. Minor Hotels currently has more than 560 properties and 81,000 keys in operation worldwide, with 50% of the portfolio concentrated in Europe.

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Sustainability trends in hospitality: key benefits and strategies

eHotelier

This article explores the importance of sustainability in the hospitality industry, showcases real-life examples of sustainable practices in action, and highlights key strategies hotels and businesses can adopt to align with sustainability trends in hospitality.

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AI Startup DeepSeek Has Silicon Valley Panicking. What It Could Mean for Travel

Skift Blog

Skift Take: More AI companies surely is better for the travel industry, even if Silicon Valley isn't happy about it.

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Hyatt Evolves Brand Portfolios, Continues Growth Momentum with Record Pipeline of Approximately 138,000 Rooms

Hospitality Net

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced a record pipeline of approximately 138,000 rooms as of year-end 2024, alongside a strategic brand realignment designed to enhance owner returns and accelerate growth. By evolving its brand architecture into five distinct portfolios Luxury, Lifestyle, Inclusive, Classics and Essentials Hyatt is better positioned to serve the unique needs of its guests, customers, and owners, while aligning expertise and resources to deliver exceptional value.

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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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AAHOA and EEA to Establish Sustainability Standards for the Lodging Industry

Lodging

ATLANTA, GeorgiaThe Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) and the Energy & Environment Alliance (EEA) announced a partnership to help establish unified sustainability standards, benchmarks, and performance metrics tailored to the hotels and lodging sector. AAHOA’s 20,000 members own 60 percent of the hotels in the United States; the EEA’s membership represents around 45,000 hospitality assets globally.

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Marriott Bonvoy boosts performance in fourth consecutive Australian Open partnership

Hotel Management

Marriott Bonvoy is celebrating a successful Australian Open as the events official accommodation partner for the fourth year running, with increased occupancy at its 10 Melbourne hotels, enhanced brand awareness and greater member engagement. Marriott Bonvoys 5-star hotels within close proximity to Rod Laver Arena ran at 90-95% occupancy for the two weeks of the Australian Open.

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Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita unveils reinvigorated signature restaurant, Aramara

eHotelier

Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita, the award-winning oceanfront resort on the coast of Mexicos Riviera Nayarit, announces the reopening of its signature dinner restaurant,Aramara

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Frontier Airlines Makes Bid for Spirit, Again. Spirit Isn’t Interested

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Frontier is making an offer to combine operations with the beleaguered Spirit Airlines, which filed for bankruptcy in November. Spirit says it is still carrying on with its plans to be a standalone carrier.

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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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Artificial Intelligence & Hospitality: A Good Partnership

Hospitality Net

The hospitality industry seeks to embrace AI for its support and enhancement of guest experiences, operational efficiency, planning and positive impact on the bottom line. That is a tall order, and operators need to identify the optimal mix of personal service with technological efficiency.

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Wyndham Shares Company-Wide Milestones From 2024

Lodging

PARSIPPANY, New JerseyWyndham Hotels & Resorts is set for continued growth in 2025, following a year with multiple milestones. The company’s focus is on complementing the foundation of its economy and midscale brands with new upscale and lifestyle brands while implementing technology and digital capabilities for both hotel owners and guests.

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EVT grows Rydges portfolio to 45 following Sydney CBD hotel transformation

Hotel Management

Sydneys former Tank Stream Hotel is now operating as Rydges Australia Square, following a major transformation project. The CBD hotel has been reimagined under Rydges refreshingly local ethos, with interior design led by the EVT Design team and IGB Berhad, the owners of the property. All 280 guest rooms, across 15 floors, have been refurbished; a new Executive Boardroom has been added, and ground floor lobby areas have been updated with the addition of check-in kiosks.

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Meyer Jabara to manage Merriweather Lakehouse

Hotel Business

Meyer Jabara Hotels has assumed management of the Merriweather Lakehouse Hotel, Autograph Collection, on Lake Kittamaqundi in Columbia, MD. The full-service boutique property features 212 spa-inspired guestrooms and suites; an upscale restaurant and lounge; rooftop swimming pool; and 14,000 sq. ft. of event space. Owned and operated by IMH Columbia LLC, the hotel is close to the Merriweather Post Pavillion outdoor concert venue.

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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.