Skift Blog

MARCH 7, 2025

Skift Take: The carrier aims to equip over 40 regional aircraft a month with Starlink, starting in May.

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Lodging

MARCH 4, 2025

WASHINGTONThe American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced the appointment of Kevin Carey to serve as the AHLA Foundations president and CEO, effective immediately. Carey, who will continue to serve as chief operating officer (COO) of AHLA, succeeds Anna Blue, who announced her departure in February. “Now more than ever, the Foundations programs and initiatives will play a vital role in advancing the hospitality industry and amplifying opportunities for its people.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

WATG & Wimberly Interiors, the preeminent hospitality integrated design firm, has reaffirmed its leadership position with a remarkable sweep at the fifth edition of the prestigious LIV Hospitality Design Awards. Securing top honours across multiple categoriesincluding the coveted titles of "Jurys Top Pick in Villa", Destination Winner for Asia, and Destination Winner for the Middle East, the announcement marks a momentous achievement as WATG commemorates its milestone 80th anniversary this year.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 5, 2025

SH Hotels and Resorts, the parent company of 1 Hotels, Baccarat Hotels, and Treehouse Hotels, has officially rebranded to Starwood Hotels, marking a revival of the iconic global brand. Created by influential hospitality leader Barry Sternlicht nearly 30 years ago, the Starwood brand became the largest hotel company in the world measured by EBITDA under Sternlichts leadership as Chairman and CEO and established high-performing global brands.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Brands are always looking for new ways to create leads and close sales. Among all of these, partnering with micro-influencers has been very effective. They can improve engagement and conversion levels by loyally using their followers. Let’s dive into why they’re so helpful, select the best for your brand, and build long-term partnerships that provide continuous results.

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Skift Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Skift Take: Neom has said it wants five million visitors by 2030. For now, some projects are moving along, but it still has a lot of ground to make up.

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Lodging

MARCH 3, 2025

What initially inspired you to get into the hospitality business? This is simply the best industry in the world. Where else can you start in an entry-level role and rise up to run a hotel, own a hotel, or become the CEO of a global company? My own story reflects that: having started in this industry running marketing and communications to eventually leading the AHLA Foundation and now helming AHLA.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 4, 2025

Boost hotel profitability in 2025 by tapping into ancillary revenue streams. From F&B and wellness to unique experiences and retail, discover four key strategies to maximise earnings beyond room sales. For hotel operators seeking to boost profitability, ancillary revenue is a key focus in 2025. Income creatively generated from unique products and services can provide a significant supplement to traditional room sales – without the big price tag of infrastructure investment.

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STAAH

MARCH 4, 2025

With 87% of travelers reading online reviews before booking and 53% abandoning a website that takes longer than three seconds to load, hotels cannot afford to overlook digital marketing. Yet, many continue to make costly mistakes, missing out on direct bookings, guest engagement, and long-term loyalty. In this blog, we will look at ten common digital marketing mistakes hotels make.

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Skift Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Skift Take: Best known as the parent company behind British Airways, IAGs sphere of influence stretches far beyond the UK. Here are 10 must-know nuggets from Fridays full-year earnings call.

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

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 3, 2025

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced the signing of its first Signia by Hilton hotel in Asia Pacific, set to open in Jaipur, India. This signing underscores Hiltons continued focus on strengthening its luxury portfolio in India, alongside global luxury brands including Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts and Conrad Hotels & Resorts. Signia by Hiltons debut in India follows the recent opening of Signia by Hilton Amman, the first Signia by Hilton hotel outside of the United States, as the brand aims to g

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Lodging

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

ARLINGTON, VirginiaThe U.S. hotel industry reported mixed year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStars latest data through Feb. 22, 2025. U.S. Hotel Performance February 16-22, 2025 Percentage change from comparable week in 2024 Occupancy: 60.3 percent (down 2.7 percent) ADR: $159.90 (up 2.5 percent) RevPAR: $96.49 (down 0.3 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, Los Angeles saw the largest occupancy increase (up 10.4 percent to 74.8 percent) and RevPAR (up 16.7 percent to $147.34).

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Hotel Management

MARCH 6, 2025

Minor Hotels is expanding the Oaks Hotels, Resorts and Suites portfolio with the addition of three Victorian properties this month. Oaks Vue Suites Geelong and Oaks R Suites Geelong opened under the brand on March 3, with Oaks Melbourne Flemington Suites joining the hotel group earlier this month. Oaks Melbourne Flemington Suites As we continue to expand our footprint in Australasia, the portfolio additions of Oaks Vue Suites Geelong, Oaks R Suites Geelong and Oaks Melbourne Flemington Suites ma

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STAAH

MARCH 3, 2025

Manual work and data errors are a thing of the past as STAAH helps Grand Sunshine Resort streamline distribution and bookings. Strategically located, Grand Sunshine Resort & Convention serves as an ideal starting point to explore the natural beauty of South Bandung, Indonesia. The luxury four-star hotel combines modern and sophisticated amenities with a traditional touch of the Java culture Grand Sunshine is located just minutes from the Soroja toll gate and close to various popular tourist

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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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Skift Blog

MARCH 5, 2025

Skift Take: As one of Europes most punctual airlines, Ryanair isnt a fan of delays. However, it is giving itself and its passengers some extra time in a push to become "100% paperless.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Destinations First Luxury Hotel to Debut in Two Decades; Features Award-Winning Chef Craig Bakers Dining Concepts, Views of Monument Circle and More.

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Lodging

MARCH 3, 2025

What initially inspired you to get into the hospitality industry? My journey into the hospitality industry began with a gentle nudge from a college friend who saw something in me that I hadnt yet recognized. Despite my lack of experience in lodging, she believed in my potential and encouraged me to apply for a sales position at a small hotel in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 4, 2025

From in-room to conferencing, breakfast to bar, Nespresso Professional is your partner when it comes to premium coffee for your entire hotel. Nespresso Professional Unforgettable Hospitality Coffee has the power to elevate or detract from your guest experience from start to finish, across a range of different moments. Whilst a seemingly small aspect of the overall experience, it has the ability to impact the overall feeling and perception of your hotel.

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MARCH 3, 2025

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Skift Blog

MARCH 3, 2025

Skift Take: Emirates sees big potential in Siem Reap, with a new route from Dubai starting in June. The same cannot be said for Chinese airlines, who have all but abandoned the Cambodian city.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 3, 2025

In 2024 Expedia spent on marketing $6.8 billion, which represents 49.6% of revenue, while Booking Holdings spent $7.3 billion which was 31% of revenue. These two mega OTAs spent on marketing a total of $14.1 billion. In total, last year the two mega OTAs spent on marketing $14.

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Lodging

MARCH 4, 2025

DALLAS, TexasDerbySoft announced its acquisition of artificial intelligence products from Arise, an AI automation platform for travel agenthotel communication and commission reconciliation. This transaction underscores DerbySofts commitment to enhancing aspects of the supplierdistributor relationship within business travel. Arise delivers AI-driven automation to tackle challenges in travel management, optimize TMC-hotel communication, automate booking reconciliation, and recover unpaid commissio

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Hotel Management

MARCH 4, 2025

For hotel owners and operators, a reliable and efficient hot water system is essential whether for guest rooms, kitchens, laundries, or wellness facilities. However, traditional hot water systems such as gas boilers and electric water heaters can be costly to run, require frequent maintenance, and struggle to meet demand efficiently. Thats where Q-ton CO hot water heat pump offers a smarter solution.

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Hotel Speak

MARCH 3, 2025

Malm, Sweden / March 2025 – Bookboost, the industry-leading hospitality CRM platform, has successfully secured 3.6M EUR in its latest funding round led by Vendep Capital. Vendeps investment accelerates Bookboosts vision to redefine hospitality engagement. Unlike traditional CRMs, Bookboosts advanced Customer Data Platform (CDP) and Multi-Channel CRM dont just store and manage guest data, they activate & monetize it.

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Skift Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

Skift Take: Spirits capacity will be down 16% for the second quarter as it makes network adjustments post-bankruptcy.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Kimpton, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts luxury and lifestyle portfolio, opens Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella, reviving one of Spains most distinguished hotels. Originally opened in 1962, Los Monteros set a benchmark in exceptional hospitality on Costa del Sol, becoming the first hotel in Spain to receive a Michelin Star. Now, following an extensive renovation, the luxury lifestyle brand has reimagined its legacy, blending historic grandeur with contemporary, laid-back luxury to offer guests unbeata

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Lodging

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

As the EVP of franchise operations for My Place Hotels, a leading hotel franchise company, Ive learned that the franchisorfranchisee relationship is key to long-term success. A strong partnership fosters trust, loyalty, and mutual growth, forming the foundation for sustained success. Based on my experience at My Place, here are five best practices to create enduring and mutually rewarding franchisorfranchisee relationships: Maintain clear and open communication: This is the cornerstone of any su

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Hotel Management

MARCH 6, 2025

Travel and Leisure Co. is set to expand Club Wyndham South Pacifics portfolio to 66 properties with the purchase of vacation ownership interests in 11 properties across Australia and New Zealand. Port Pacific Resort (Port Macquarie, NSW) The strategic acquisition expands the range of holiday options for close to 60,000 Club Wyndham South Pacific members, adding new destinations such as Magnetic Island, Tomakin and the Mornington Peninsula in Australia, as well as Queenstown, and Paihia in the Ba

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eHotelier

MARCH 3, 2025

By offering a dynamic, supportive environment for people to persevere through the brief discomfort, hotels can therefore expose guests to new longevity-based experiences, helping expand the boundaries of their individual comfort zones and potentially inducing a transformative lifestyle change for the better.

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Skift Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

Skift Take: Marriotts expansion in South Asia and introduction of new brands underscore Indias booming hospitality market. It remains to be seen how it will balance premium growth with rising demand in Tier-2 and 3 cities.

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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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