Lodging

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

WASHINGTON—Seventy-two percent of U.S. travelers say they plan to either maintain or increase their number of hotel stays in 2024 compared to 2023, and hotels remain the top lodging choice for likely travelers, according to a survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association and conducted by Morning Consult. The survey found that most U.S. travelers (53 percent) plan to take overnight trips for leisure during the next four months, and 32 percent plan […] The post AHLA: 72

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Exclusive: Janet McNab joins Sydney Sheraton Experienced hospitality leader Janet McNab has taken up the General Manager role at Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, returning to Australia after more than two decades working in Asia. In a hospitality career that has taken her to China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Macao, McNab has gained experience across multiple Sheraton brands as well as other prominent brands such as Starwood Hotels and Resorts.

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Skift Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Skift Take: This ambitious new service from American will push the performance limits of the aircraft, as well as testing the endurance of its passengers.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Hotel investment volumes) reached AU$2.43 billion in 2023, showcasing a year-on-year increase of 26% and surpassing the 10-year long-term average of AU$2.14 billion, according to the latest data from JLL Hotels and Hospitality Group. A total of 53 deals settling over the year, encompassing approximately 5,500 rooms, demonstrating robust activity and exceeding the previous year’s 51 sales (4,100 rooms) to became the highest number of transactions reported annually since 2015’s record breaki

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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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Skift Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Skift Take: The volcanic eruptions are over for now, but they continue to deter some tourism to Iceland. Yet they've also piqued the interest of adventure travelers.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Hilton has introduced the first branded residences in Papua New Guinea with the opening of Hilton Port Moresby Residences, the business reported on Friday. Under a management agreement with Star Mountain Plaza Ltd (SMPL), Hilton will manage the newly built Residences alongside the Hilton Port Moresby Hotel, which is already in operation. “We’re privileged to be partnering with Star Mountain Plaza once again to expand Hilton’s presence in Port Moresby,” said Hilton Area Vice President and Head Of

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator and investor with more than 540 hotels in 56 countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and the Americas, announces the continued expansion of its luxury Anantara brand in Oman with the upcoming development of a new resort in Bandar Al Khairan, Muscat. Located on the rugged Omani coast just 45 minutes from the capital, the new-build 121-key property is slated to launch in 2026.

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Skift Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Skift Take: Will Asia be the new Europe in 2024? As the world gears up for another year of post-pandemic travel, the industry will see Asia take the center stage, driving growth in 2024 while Europe stabilizes at modest growth levels.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Embodying a heady mix of no-filter landscapes, genuine hospitality, and fascinating contrast of preserved ancient culture and ultra-modern shine, Japan is as sensuous as it is enticing.

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Skift Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Skift Take: With Icon of the Seas and other innovative ships, Royal Caribbean is confident it can compete with any destination for family vacations.

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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

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

During the 44th edition of the International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR 2024), held in Madrid, Spain, Grupo Puntacana announced the development of its next hotel project in Playa Serena Puntacana Resort, a unique proposal in ultra-luxury tourism.

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Skift Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Skift Take: Frontier will be hoping that the premium business fares give the airline a much needed revenue boost.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando-Disney Springs Area has completed a multi-million-dollar renovation to its 236 all-suite property located at 2305 Hotel Plaza Boulevard, convenient to the Orlando International Airport, the Orange County Convention Center, and Orlando’s world-class theme parks.

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Skift Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Skift Take: India is Dubai's largest tourism market by a long shot, but this new visa is likely only for a select few.

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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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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres, the latest Inclusive Collection, part of World of Hyatt resort to open in Mexico. The 507-room, adults-only resort further strengthens Hyatt’s leisure portfolio throughout the Mexican Caribbean, with continued growth expected throughout 2024.

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Skift Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Boeing's finger pointing, GetYourGuide's ad campaign, and Machu Picchu's easier access.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Joe Viglietta, COO of Dimension Hospitality, an industry leader in hotel management, today announced that the Hilton Garden Inn (HGI) Nashville Downtown/Convention Center has joined Dimension’s growing portfolio of managed hotels.

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Lodging

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland and ConferenceDirect announced the results of their annual report, 2024 State of the Meetings Industry. The collaboration shares insights to help industry professionals understand what meeting planners and event managers expect and will prioritize in 2024. Planners are optimistic about 2024, with almost half expecting to book more meetings than in 2023.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The demand for strong employees and managers is great. The skills that each individual needs have evolved over time and therefore the connection between experience and perpetual education at all levels has become increasingly important.

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Lodging

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

WASHINGTON—American Hotel & Lodging Association President and CEO Chip Rogers released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act (H.R. 7024), which would temporarily extend several tax provisions that are important to the hotel industry. “The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act would provide vital economic help to America’s hotels, encouraging investment in both hotel properties and employees,” sai

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The Boston/Cambridge lodging market ended 2023 at 76.4% occupancy, a 6.8% variance over 2022’s 69.6%. This 6-point increase in occupancy is a result of the market accommodating 8.6% more rooms in 2023 compared to the prior year; 0.6% more rooms occupied as compared to 2019. Seasonality appears to be in sync with what we typically expect for the Boston market.

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Lodging

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas—Oracle announced that Marriott International has selected Oracle Hospitality OPERA Cloud Property Management System (PMS) and Sales and Event Management as a hospitality cloud platform for luxury, premium, select-service, and midscale properties. “Oracle OPERA Cloud provides an integrated hospitality platform that enables companies, like Marriott, to deliver exceptional guest experiences while supporting increased efficiency and revenue growth across their operations,” said Alex Al

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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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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Pixar Place Hotel is now open at Disneyland Resort, officially marking the transformation of Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel into the first fully Pixar-themed hotel in the United States. The 15-story high-rise overlooking Disney California Adventure Park boasts comfortable and contemporary guest rooms that celebrate the artistry of Pixar Animation Studios, new dining options by Great Maple, a relaxing rooftop pool area and play court, a renovated fitness center, and more.

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Lodging

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO—Duetto announced the results of its third annual trends and predictions survey. The Duetto Outlook & Trends 2024 Survey has shown that: Groups Business Optimization More than half (51.8 percent) of respondents said their primary objective when managing group business in 2024 is increasing revenue by optimizing their pricing strategies across group and transient business.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

he Ascott Limited (Ascott), a member of CapitaLand Investment, has announced the opening of Citadines Science Park Singapore, the latest addition to the renowned Citadines brand that is redefining the concept of urban living. This is the group’s 8th Citadines property in Singapore. Nestled in the heart of Singapore Science Park, the property is set to provide guests with a sanctuary amidst the bustling urban landscape and serves as a gateway to the numerous rich greenery escapes found in the Wes

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Lodging

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. appointed Bret McLeod as the company’s next chief financial officer. McLeod will play a role in developing and refining the financial process, systems, and infrastructure, and will lead a team of more than 110 members. Resolute Road Hospitality announced Noall T. Silvester has joined the leadership team as regional vice president of operations, responsible for overseeing hotels in Utah, Texas, Arizona, and Nevada.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Shifting to an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy can be both exciting and challenging. Well-implemented ABM motions build engagement with high-value accounts and drive impactful campaigns that resonate with your audience. But where do you begin, and how do you progress from crawling to running? Watch now as Demand Gen experts delve into the essentials of each stage of the ABM process.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Radisson Hotel Group provides meaningful career moments and advancement possibilities globally. As part of this ongoing commitment, the Group has launched several new career development tools and initiatives, including the Group’s first-ever Global Career Month.

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Lodging

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

McLEAN, Virginia—The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Foundation, in partnership with Women in Travel THRIVE, announced the release of a research paper titled “The Power of Mentorship.” Authored by Dr. Emily Ma, Professor of Hospitality at the University of Surrey, and Dr. Laurie Wu, Associate Professor at Temple University, this paper is part of HSMAI’s ongoing efforts to address the gender imbalance in leadership roles within the hospitality indus

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Hotel Indigo’s neighborhood proposition delivers a stay experience rooted in local culture in the Mexican Baja Peninsula.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A new lifestyle accommodation venture known as The Leisure Accommodation Collective (LA Co), has launched its first property in Melbourne, following its takeover of The Village hostel portfolio in 2022. Located at 78 Howard St, North Melbourne, The Village North Melbourne underwent a six-month refurbishment in 2023 to elevate the hostel experience before reopening in early December.

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