Skift Blog
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Skift Take: Ever since Hyatt acquired Apple Leisure Group for $2.7 billion in 2021, it has been expanding its presence in the all-inclusive resort segment, which has gone upscale in recent years.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 23, 2024
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) will end 2024 with a record-high 33 active partnership agreements in a diverse range of industries that reflect AHLA members growing interest in the business verticals that will keep them competitive in the years ahead.
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Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Taylor Swift said, so long, London, and made her way back to North America for her final leg of the Eras Tour.
Hotel Management
DECEMBER 19, 2024
One year on from the launch of Trilogy Hotels, the independent management company is rounding out 2024 with 13 hotels under management totalling over 2,500 rooms and overseeing $165 million in revenue. Headed up by Scott Boyes as CEO, Tony Ryan as Executive Chairman and Grant Alchin as Chief Operating Officer, the trio bring a collective industry experience of more than 90 years, extending across operations, commercial and legal, finance and asset management.
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!
Lodging
DECEMBER 19, 2024
RICHMOND, VirginiaSandpiper Hospitality, a Virginia-based hotel management company, is pleased to announce that it is managing the newly opened Everhome Suites Cheyenne in Cheyenne, Wyoming for Choice Hotels Internationaland Highside Companies. This newly constructed hotel features 114 suites, each offering a fully equipped kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator, dishwater, stove, and microwave.
Are Morch
DECEMBER 20, 2024
The hospitality industry is rapidly evolving, and with it, the technology that hotels use to engage guests and streamline operations. Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly important role in this transformation. This benchmark analysis evaluates four leading AI solutions for the hospitality industry: Quicktext, Hijiffy, Asksuite, and Myma.ai.
Hotel Sales Focus brings together the best content for hotel sales and marketing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 19, 2024
With an anticipated 2027 opening, this stunning beachfront resort, including private residences, will mark the arrival of Conrad Hotels & Resorts to Baja California Sur, Mexico
Hotel Management
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Veriu Group has welcomed its largest hotel to date with the official opening of Veriu Macquarie Park this week, after almost three years in planning and development Developed in partnership with Holdmark Property Group, the new 184-key hotel a mix studio and one-bedroom apartments is located within Macquarie Parks thriving business hub on Lane Cove Road.
Anthony Cole Training
DECEMBER 19, 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, were sharing our most read and favorite sales training and management content that helped sales teams thrive this year. Whether youre focused on leadership, skill development, or strategic planning, you can use these resources to help drive sales success in 2025. Don't miss our top videos and free downloads at the end!
Lodging
DECEMBER 23, 2024
CAPE CORAL, FloridaThe Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Villageis pleased to announce the promotion of Sandra Keneven to Senior Sales Executive.In this new role, Sandra will overseesales initiatives for the waterfront resort. Sandra will be responsible for refining The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Villages profile, expanding business opportunities, identifying prospective partners, and securing contracts with partners.Sandra will officially assume her new role on Monday, January 6, 2025.
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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
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Skift Take: We may be at an inflection point where the very nature of how we discover and book travel is being fundamentally reimagined and listings is increasingly not the best answer.
Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 20, 2024
This article outlines the key hospitality technology trends shaping the industry in 2025, offering actionable insights for hoteliers and hospitality managers. By staying ahead, businesses can deliver exceptional services while streamlining their workflows and maintaining a competitive edge.
eHotelier
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Wellness is about the personal journey of discovering and being ones best self generating wellbeing. Its a story about people and continuous reinvention, and theres perhaps no better example of these principles than the Carillon.
Lodging
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Hospitality America has named Kellie Hanselmanas its new VP of sales. With 19 years of proven expertise in sales, marketing, and leadership, Hanselman brings a wealth of experience to the third-party hotel management company. Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island has appointed Maggie Miller as sales and marketing coordinator.Miller is a skilled professional with expertise in event coordination, social media management, and recreation marketing.
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
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Skift Take: Years ago, it appeared as though Expedia Group would be a likely buyer of Despegar since Expedia had taken a significant minority stake in the company. But Expedia backed away, and now Prosus is claiming the prize.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Radisson Hotel Group proudly announces the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Conakry, a landmark addition to Guineas vibrant capital. Located in the bustling Kip neighborhood, this contemporary beachfront property combines modern elegance with breathtaking ocean views, offering an unparalleled experience for business and leisure travelers alike.
Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 23, 2024
2024 has been a year of transformation and growth. Together, weve witnessed extraordinary strides in hospitality, from groundbreaking sustainability initiatives to remarkable technological advancements that have reshaped how we travel and connect.
eZee Absolute
DECEMBER 22, 2024
The Mahakumbh Mela, the world’s largest spiritual gathering, is set to take place in Prayagraj starting January 13, 2025. Known for its immense cultural, economic, and spiritual significance, the Mahakumbh is expected to draw over 30 crore (300 million) visitors, surpassing the attendance of the previous Maha Kumbh in 2013, which hosted around 24 crore people .
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Lodging
DECEMBER 23, 2024
COLUMBUS, OhioOwner and developer Rockbridgeannounces the acquisition of three luxury lifestyle Hotel ZaZa properties in Texas. These distinctive hotels include the 159-room Hotel ZaZa Austin Downtown, the 166-room Hotel ZaZa Dallas Uptown, and 315-room Hotel ZaZa Houston Museum District. All three hotels reside in prime real estate locations within urban, high barrier-to-entry markets with strong demand drivers.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Skift Take: In hotels, as in banking, the real money is in being a capital-light intermediary rather than actually owning things. No wonder Posadas is pursuing its international expansion with an asset-light strategy.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 19, 2024
When was the last time your hotel staff had data security training? The speed at which cyber criminals adapt their tactics can be frightening, and the only way to keep your business and your guests safe is to regularly retrain your team in the latest best practices for security.
Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Article - From Seoul to Your Suitcase: How K-Pop is Influencing Global Travel Trends - K-pop, a global music phenomenon, is driving a vibrant music tourism industry in South Korea.
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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!
Hotel Business
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Accentuated by upticks in brand loyalty and outbound tourism, Americans expressed their strong appetite for travel in the Winter Edition of MMGY s Portrait of American Travelers study. A quarterly examination of the evolving habits, preferences and behaviors of todays U.S. travel consumers, the survey found that nearly 8 in 10 U.S. adults plan to take a vacation in the next 12 months, a 7% increase since winter 2023.
Lodging
DECEMBER 19, 2024
CHICAGO, IllinoisHyatt Hotels Corporation and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas today announced a long-term licensing agreement to make the iconic luxury property on the Las Vegas Strip bookable through Hyatt channels, including Hyatt.com and the World of Hyatt mobile app, in the near future. Soon, World of Hyatt members and eligible meeting and event planners will be able to earn and redeem loyalty points on qualifying stays, earn credit toward the Brand Explorer Award and, […] The post Hyatt
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Skift Take: Generative AI is transforming hospitality with personalized guest experiences, optimized workforce management, and operational efficiency. Through smart rooms, predictive maintenance, and AI-driven tools like chatbots, hotels are elevating service while supporting staff.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Capping off an exceptionally busy twelve months, earlier this week the Veriu Group officially opened the doors of its latest property, Veriu Macquarie Park.
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.
Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 19, 2024
The tour acted as an economic disruptor, especially for the hospitality industry, prompting speculation about the future of the 'Experience Era.
Hotel Business
DECEMBER 20, 2024
The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year performance comparisons, according to CoStars latest data through Dec. 14. Growth was elevated due to the Hannukah calendar shift as well as the compressed business travel period between Thanksgiving and Christmas. 8-14 December 2024 (percentage change from comparable week in 2023): Occupancy: 59.5% (+8.5%) ADR: $155.21 (+8.9%) RevPAR: $92.32 (+18.2%) Among the Top 25 Markets, Tampa reported the largest year-over-year occupancy increase (+
Lodging
DECEMBER 20, 2024
COSTA RICAWaldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique announces the appointment of Nicolas Piatti as Executive Chef of the highly anticipated resort, set to open spring 2025. Chef Piatti will mirror the propertys vision of redefining ultra-luxury through immersive guest experiences. Drawing inspiration from Costa Ricas rich heritage, he will lead the culinary team in crafting exceptional dining experiences that celebrate cultural authenticity and locally sourced ingredients.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Skift Take: Thursdays multi-billion dollar deal for the 737 Max will delight Boeing executives after a terrible year. Now comes the tricky part delivering the planes on time and to the right specification.
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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.
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