Lodging

MARCH 11, 2025

Before joining OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group, I had the privilege of working in public relations for the company. The post Having a Positive Impact appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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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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Skift Blog

MARCH 5, 2025

Skift Take: Airlines have generally taken more time to jump on board the generative AI bandwagon. But thats changing.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 10, 2025

Is your hotel taking advantage of TikToks massive reach? With over 1 billion active users, TikTok is changing how people discover new travel destinations, hotels, and experiences. Its no longer just a platform for dancingits a powerful marketing tool for hotels looking to connect with travelers in a fun, engaging way.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 12, 2025

Hilton Brisbane, a landmark hotel in the citys CBD, is set to close its doors at the end of this month after almost 40 years of service. The Elizabeth Street hotel, which was designed by Austrian-born architect Harry Seidler, opened in 1987. Centrally located above Wintergarden on Queen Street Mall in Brisbane, the luxury hotel has served as a popular accommodation choice for visitors to the city throughout the decades.

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Are Morch

MARCH 10, 2025

In an era of rapid technological advancement and evolving consumer expectations, the hotel industry stands at a crossroads. Long-standing challenges such as overworked staff, outdated systems, and resistance to change have left many establishments struggling to keep pace with the dynamic hospitality landscape. However, a paradigm shift is underway, driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and […] The post The AI Revolution in Hospitality: Transforming the Hotel Industry through Innovation an

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 11, 2025

W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoys portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, proudly unveils a highly anticipated bold new era for W Maldives, redefining the escape with a stunning renovation that blends contemporary luxury with the islands untamed beauty. Designed for the modern traveler, this evolution amplifies the brands signature energy, offering a distinctive blend of authentic cultural experiences, creative design, and a deep connection to the enchanting spirit of the Maldives.

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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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eHotelier

MARCH 9, 2025

For hotel brands near the top of the chain-scale, the requirement for creating meaningful experiences that embrace sense of place becomes essential.

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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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Lodging

MARCH 12, 2025

PLANO, TexasAimbridge Hospitality announced the appointment of an expanded Board of Managers that brings experience in hospitality and strengthens Aimbridges foundation. These Board appointments follow the completion of the companys previously announced balance sheet restructuring. The four new ManagersGlenn Alba, Rich Gomel, Carrie McIntyre, and Emanuel (Manny) Pearlmanjoin current Board members Steve Joyce and Craig S.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 12, 2025

The Luxury Collection expands its legacy of unlocking remote and culturally vibrant escapes, inviting guests to explore the pristine wonders of South Caicos Island.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Melbourne hotels are gearing up for a bumper weekend with Australias largest motorsport event, the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, coming to town. Marriott International has reported high occupancy levels this week across its 10 Melbourne hotels, up 6% year on year. According to Marriott International, this Saturday March 15 is a city-wide sell-out, with the same expected for Friday night.

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eHotelier

MARCH 11, 2025

At the luxury and ultraluxury levels, what we see throughout the world is not just lavish amenities and impeccable service, but a dedication by the brands

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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 6, 2025

Skift Take: Just days after introducing the 787 Dreamliner on its Bangkok route, IndiGo is ramping up its widebody ambitions further with its first European services.

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Lodging

MARCH 12, 2025

WINDSOR, United KingdomIHG Hotels & Resorts opened voco Zeal Exeter Science Park, IHGs first branded net zero carbon hotel, in partnership with Zeal Hotels and Valor Hospitality. It has been designed to operate entirely on renewable and solar energy. As with all voco branded hotels, the 142-room voco Zeal Exeter Science Park has been designed with neutral tones and contemporary features throughout the guestrooms and public spaces.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 11, 2025

The Hospitality Labor Crisis: What No One Wants to Admit

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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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STAAH

MARCH 10, 2025

STAAH partnered with Espire Hospitality to streamline operations and optimize revenue across the groups wide portfolio of hotels and resorts. This collaboration addresses Espires operational challenges, improving efficiency, and ensuring long-term growth. Tackling Operational Challenges Despite its growth, Espire Hospitality faced challenges with rate management complexities, and limited reporting insights, which impacted its ability to manage and scale effectively.

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Skift Blog

MARCH 11, 2025

Skift Take: Experiences has traditionally been a low-margin business so Airbnb was never going to make a go of it tethered to a niche offering. The challenge in going mainstream is to maintain some differentiation from rivals.

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Lodging

MARCH 12, 2025

I love interacting with new people and the constant opportunity to be in a fast-paced environment where I can learn. The post Aiming Higher appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 11, 2025

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the worlds leading hotel companies, has opened voco Zeal Exeter Science Park - IHGs first branded net zero* carbon hotel, in partnership with Zeal Hotels and Valor Hospitality. It has been designed to operate entirely on renewable and solar energy.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Experienced Australian hotelier John OShea has taken up the General Manager position at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, joining the team in February 2025. OShea brings more than 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry, during which time he has managed significant hotel openings and renovations in Australia and across the Asia Pacific, including China, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and Fiji.

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eHotelier

MARCH 11, 2025

FCS Solutions, a leading provider of hospitality operations technology, today announced the appointment of Mahwish Saleem as Head of Sales for the Americas.

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Skift Blog

MARCH 6, 2025

Skift Take: Barry Sternlicht is bullish on his second go-around with Starwood Hotels. But it has a long way to go to reach the heights of its heyday.

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Lodging

MARCH 12, 2025

COLUMBUS, OhioRed Roof continued to promote franchise hotel ownership and opportunity for women and other underserved communities in hospitality. Since the 2023 introduction of RIDE with Red Roof and rebranding of SHE, inspired by Red Roof, the company has added more than 30 women and representatives of underserved markets to its ownership community.

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Hospitality Net

MARCH 10, 2025

Mercure, dedicated to celebrating local experiences since 1973, is delighted to announce the opening of Mercure Madiun, offering an inviting and culturally immersive experience in East Java. Inspired by the citys railway heritage, the hotel blends contemporary comfort with design elements reflecting Madiuns rich history, offering guests a genuine connection to the locale.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Minor Hotels is enjoying a surge in web traffic and bookings at three of its Anantara properties in Thailand following their global prominence on Season 3 of hit HBO series, The White Lotus. Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort, Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort and Anantara Mai Khao Phuket were the principal filming locations for the third season of the popular comedy-drama, which premiered on February 16, alongside Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, which is also owned by Minor Hotels.

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eHotelier

MARCH 10, 2025

What is Return on Experience? Return on Experience, or ROX, is a way to measure how much value your business gains from creating positive experiences.

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Skift Blog

MARCH 8, 2025

Skift Take: The deals are small because the tech is still young, but theres clearly interest in where its headed.

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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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