Hospitality Net

JULY 11, 2024

Marriott International, Inc. and Eagle Hills announced the signing of an agreement to open the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Anticipated to open on Ramhan Island, an exclusive waterfront destination in Abu Dhabi, the property will offer a secluded escape complete with expansive views across the azure waters of the Arabian Gulf.

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JULY 11, 2024

Skift Take: Banyan Group, the Singapore-based luxury hotel operator, is on a growth spree. It is also going asset-light faster than you can say "fee-based income.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 11, 2024

In the not-so-distant past, hotel PMS were glorified booking engines, handling reservations and basic operations like housekeeping. Fast forward to today, and the hospitality world demands a PMS that can juggle more than just bookings. Welcome to the era of omnichannel integration, where a seamless, interconnected approach isn’t a luxury - it’s a necessity.

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Skift Blog

JULY 11, 2024

Skift Take: Join us this September as we explore how travel is taking on a greater significance globally for consumers and simultaneously needs to embrace change to adapt to a more fragmented and complex world.

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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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Hotel Management

JULY 11, 2024

A year on from the introduction of the first Vibe hotel in South Australia, Vibe Hotel Adelaide General Manager, Katie Obst, discusses the evolution of Adelaide, the impact of large events and the power of design. As the first Vibe hotel in Adelaide, what are you putting in place to ensure the brand resonates with guests in South Australia? Vibe Hotel Adelaide represented a major milestone for TFE Hotels and our homegrown Vibe brand as we completed our lap of the Aussie map and opened our very f

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Skift Blog

JULY 11, 2024

Skift Take: Delta, which has consistently been one of the most profitable U.S. airlines, slightly underperformed in the second quarter, partly due to an oversupply of domestic seats. That could signal trouble for domestic carriers this summer.

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Skift Blog

JULY 11, 2024

Skift Take: As Saudi Arabia raises its tourism targets, its DMOs must integrate a diverse travel ecosystem to deliver its ambitious vision. Establishing long-term public-private partnerships is one strategy needed to achieve these goals.

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Lodging

JULY 11, 2024

ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland reported that Las Vegas, Nevada, took the lead in meeting volume growth with a solid 22.2 percent increase for June year-over-year (YOY). Ranked second, St. Louis, Missouri, saw a 12 percent increase in YOY growth. There was an increase in total square footage used and group sizes for both the U.S. top 25 and secondary markets The average space used for meetings in the top 25 markets was 4,127 square feet, with average […] The post Knowland: Las Vegas Continues

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Skift Blog

JULY 11, 2024

Skift Take: Travel startups raised roughly $2.8 billion during the first half of 2024. They had raised only $1.3 billion during the same period in 2023.

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Lodging

JULY 11, 2024

Brittain Resorts & Hotels announced the appointment of Brittney Jones as chief development officer. Jones will oversee the expansion of BRH’s portfolio through strategic third-party management contracts. PM Hotel Group announced the appointment of Paul Sacco as chief growth and development officer. Sacco has over 30 years of hospitality experience, which includes roles at Mint House and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide.

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Skift Blog

JULY 11, 2024

Skift Take: India has over 100 declared inland waterways, yet river cruising is still a pretty unexplored travel experience here. In fact, Indians head over to Europe to enjoy river cruises, not willing to try out the ones that are right here at home.

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Lodging

JULY 11, 2024

NEW YORK—Smith Hill Capital and Bain Capital Special Situations announced the firms’ joint venture originated and executed a $72 million first mortgage loan to KSL Capital Partners to refinance Hotel Viking in Newport, Rhode Island. The historic 208-room property is located in Newport’s Historic Hill neighborhood inland of the harbor in the center of Downtown Newport, within a short walk to the International Tennis Hall of Fame and water activities on the marina and a […] The post Smith Hi

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Skift Blog

JULY 11, 2024

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at the Olympics' small foreign impact, new routes from Perth to Paris, and Marriott's new online travel booking tool.

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Hotel Management

JULY 11, 2024

Soneva Founder and CEO, Sonu Shivdasani, is set to headline the upcoming AHICE Maldives Hotel Investment Summit , set to take place at Crossroads Maldives on Wednesday, August 7. The launch of the AHICE Maldives Hotel Investment Summit follows on the footsteps of the highly-successful AHICE Fiji Islands Investment in Tourism Summit , held at Sofitel Fiji Beach Resort and Spa last week (July 3-4) in front of over 330 industry executives.

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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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Skift Blog

JULY 11, 2024

Skift Take: Nepal finds itself strategically sandwiched between India and China, balancing economic ties with China’s tourism initiatives while navigating India's regional influence and aviation restrictions.

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Hotel Management

JULY 11, 2024

In HM ’ s 2024-2025 Hotel Development Outlook, EVT Director of Hotels and Resorts, Norman Arundel, talks flexible management models, responding to market shifts and managing volatility. As we look forward to the year ahead, EVT is driven by a strong growth agenda that prioritises meaningful expansion. Our ongoing focus is to grow our portfolio by outperforming the market, through flexible new hotel management models and entry into new markets, especially Southeast Asia.

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Are Morch

JULY 11, 2024

Think of the hotel business as a big, busy city where all the establishments are fighting for a position on the main drag. SEO is your road map across this confusing terrain, leading prospective customers to your door. This is about using data to understand your hotel’s pulse, not just about crunching figures and tracking […] The post How to Choose SEO Reporting Metrics and KPIs in the Hotel Industry appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Transformation Coach.

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Hotel Management

JULY 11, 2024

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth’s new multi-venue drinking and dining precinct is set to open this September, offering four distinct venues, House Made Hospitality has announced. Two bars and two restaurants will open within the 5-star hotel, which is in the final stages of a AU$60 million refurbishment. “We know this area of the Sydney CBD intimately and look forward to further enhancing the neighbourhood for locals and visitors,” said House Made Hospitality Director, Justin Newton.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 11, 2024

A newly-revised edition of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI™) is now available, published by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®). The publication is available for purchase and download here.

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Hotel Business

JULY 11, 2024

Las Vegas took the lead in meeting volume growth with a 22.2% year-over-year (YOY) increase for June, according to data from Knowland. Ranked second, St. Louis saw a 12% increase in YOY growth. There was an increase in total square footage used and group sizes for both the U.S. top 25 and secondary markets The average space used for meetings in the top 25 markets was 4,127 sq. ft., with average attendees at 141, while secondary markets came in at 4,085 sq. ft., averaging 132 attendees.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 11, 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the signing of four new properties in Spain, adding over 500 rooms across key mature markets in desirable destinations. The latest agreements demonstrate owner and guest appetite for brands across each of IHG’s Luxury and Lifestyle (Hotel Indigo), Premium (voco hotels), and Essentials (Holiday Inn Express) collections, in what is one of the company’s priority growth markets in Europe.

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SiteMinder

JULY 11, 2024

Barcelona, Spain – Majorca-headquartered Globales has adopted SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels, across its expanding 54-property portfolio. The partnership, which comes amid a summer that is expected to see international travellers to Spain grow by 8% from last year’s record season, will enhance the powerhouse hotel brand’s financial performance and streamline its operations. “Partnering with SiteMinder marks a signifi

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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

Hospitality

Hospitality Net

JULY 11, 2024

The HGV Clubhouse will return to the highly anticipated FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN SILVER LAS VEGAS GRAND PRIX this fall offering fans an exclusive, all-inclusive viewing experience. Photo credit: Hilton Grand Vacations.

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Hotel Business

JULY 11, 2024

Berkadia has secured a refinancing loan for the Hampton Inn & Suites Miami/Brickell-Downtown, a 221-key hotel with ground-floor retail in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood. Managing Director Saul Hoppenstein and Associate Director James Elmore of Berkadia Boca Raton secured a $45.9-million loan on behalf of the sponsor, Miami-based Hospitality Operations Inc., a hotel development company specializing exclusively in hospitality.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 11, 2024

The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Les Roches Global Hospitality have revealed the location of the upcoming Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy - Les Roches, set to launch in Zayed Sports City in September 2024. The innovative new educational institution will be housed in a historic building which seamlessly blends tradition with modernity, creating a vibrant atmosphere that complements the rich history of the space and sets the stage for an inspiring learning journe

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Hotel Business

JULY 11, 2024

At HITEC 2024, new products were showcased and new partnerships were formed. Hotel Business has compiled a roundup of some of them. Amazon unveils new capabilities for Alexa Smart Properties for Hospitality Amazon has launched a new set of Echo Show visual capabilities for Alexa Smart Properties for Hospitality. Through the intuitive nature of voice-enabled Alexa interactions and touch capabilities, Amazon’s Echo Show devices allow guests to connect with the hotel and surroundings.

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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

JULY 11, 2024

Are you a hotelier struggling to attract enough guests without breaking the bank with high charges from OTAs? Perhaps you’ve found yourself wishing you had more direct bookings, but you’re unsure of how to get there. You’re not alone. In this era of digitization and increased online competition, your predicament echoes the sentiments of many hotel managers.

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eHotelier

JULY 11, 2024

The freshly renovated and relaunched Tropicana Los Cabos will open its doors this August 2024 in San Jose del Cabo. Nestled in the heart of this charming ar.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 11, 2024

In the ultra-competitive realm of higher education, hospitality schools are often erroneously regarded as mere training grounds for future hotel staff or kitchen helpers in hotel resorts. This misconception stems from those unfamiliar with the industry who often conflate vocational hospitality training with the broader curriculum of a hospitality business school.

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eHotelier

JULY 11, 2024

HOTREC has released its 2024 Hotel Distribution Study(1) which examines recent developments and trends in the European accommodation sector, and uncovers the way consumers book hotel rooms. The main findings confirm the need for proper implementation of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). These fair digital rules will ensure a more balanced treatment of hoteliers by.

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