Skift Blog
AUGUST 2, 2024
Skift Take: Booking.com has been working on building up its U.S. supply of short-term rentals for several years, relying on relationships with property managers. Perhaps it needs to take on the more labor-intensive task of focusing on individual hosts. It won't be easy.
Lodging
AUGUST 2, 2024
In 2023, U.S. hotels saw their operating efficiency decline as operating expenses increased at a pace greater than revenue growth, resulting in a decline in profit margins. With forecasts of moderate revenue gains for the next few years, hotel owners and operators are very focused on controlling costs. Proper use of technology can enhance the productivity of employees, replace rudimentary manual functions, and improve the guest experience.
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Skift Blog
AUGUST 2, 2024
Skift Take: High unit costs, reduced operational efficiencies, and increased competition from network carriers have combined to create a significant challenge for ultra low-cost carriers in the U.S.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 2, 2024
Sandals Resorts International (SRI) today announces its acceleration of plans to expand the family-friendly Beaches Resorts brand with the development of Beaches Exuma, its fourth resort, and the first Beaches in The Bahamas. To make this new resort possible and as part of a coordinated growth plan across the Sandals and Beaches Resorts portfolio, Sandals Emerald Bay will close on August 15, 2024, and undergo a transformation that is anticipated to begin in Fall 2024 before reopening as the new
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!
Skift Blog
AUGUST 2, 2024
Skift Take: Skift Global Forum is just seven weeks away - take a look at who is planning to attend and make sure to add your company to the list.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 2, 2024
What’s the keystone system that a hotel should build its tech ecosystem around? Up until now, the answer to this question was always the property management system (PMS). Without properly administered rooms inventory, you have nothing. That’s your core, and the rest can be plugged in or swapped out (albeit painstakingly) as integrations to the PMS would allow.
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Hospitality Net
AUGUST 2, 2024
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with PT Central Sudirman Development, for the first Andaz hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia. Slated to open in early 2028, the hotel will be an integral part of Two Sudirman Jakarta, a mixed-use two-tower development poised to be amongst the tallest skyscrapers in the country.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 2, 2024
Paul Baker will be the new president of Atlantis Resorts in Dubai, according to an internal memo obtained by Skift.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 2, 2024
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, announces the opening of the InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk. The debut of the 390-room hotel — which features more than 18,000 square feet of meeting space, four new restaurants and bars, and impeccable Les Clefs d’Or concierge service — sets a new standard for luxury accommodations in the region.
Lodging
AUGUST 2, 2024
GERMANTOWN, Tennessee—McNeill Hotel Company announced the opening of the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Memphis Germantown, a new addition to the Thornwood mixed-use development. McNeill Hotel Company President Travis Murray made the announcement. The grand opening celebration is scheduled for early Fall. The five-story, 111-room TownePlace Suites Memphis Germantown’s amenities include a restaurant and rooftop bar which will open soon, a fitness center, an indoor pool, and 6,000 square feet of gr
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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
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 2, 2024
In this article we look at the role of emotions in the change process. Many inexperienced change leaders tend to assume that change in organizations can be broken down to a purely rational calculation of costs and benefits. In reality, the emotions of organization members are inextricably connected to how they will position themselves towards the change and whether they will support it, resist it, or remain neutral bystanders.
Lodging
AUGUST 2, 2024
ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland announced the launch of a user-friendly navigation infrastructure within its platform. This update gives customers an intuitive way to access features and functionality. The horizontal navigation bar, with clear icons and descriptions, lets users access actionable insights and drive sales performance. The enhancements to the navigation infrastructure represent a step forward in Knowland’s ongoing commitment to provide user experiences.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 2, 2024
In the ever-evolving world of boutique hospitality, partnering with the BLLA and sponsoring our premier events, such as the upcoming Boutique Hotel Owners Conference, offers unparalleled benefits for vendors and sponsors. Industry leaders from DIRECTV HOSPITALITY, Capital One Travel, and Jonas Chorum share their experiences and insights into how this partnership has driven visibility, networking, and business growth.
Lodging
AUGUST 2, 2024
Washington, D.C.—Frontier Development & Hospitality Group LLC and its joint venture partner Basis Investment Group (BIG) announced the acquisition of the Cambria Washington DC, Downtown/Convention Center, a 182-key hotel. The hotel has joined Hyatt’s portfolio as Hyatt Washington DC/Convention Center and participates in Hyatt’s loyalty program, World of Hyatt.
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.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 2, 2024
In an unprecedented move, Archipelago International, the largest privately-owned hotel management group in Southeast Asia, has joined forces with Noval Properties, a premier real estate developer in the Dominican Republic. This strategic alliance, formed in November 2023, is proud to announce the signing of six comprehensive management agreements that will see the introduction of Archipelago International’s esteemed brands and innovative property management solutions to the Dominican Republic’s
Lodging
AUGUST 2, 2024
NEWTON, Massachusettes—Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced that it added 23 franchised hotels to the company’s global portfolio during the first six months of 2024. The new hotels, with a total of more than 2,000 rooms, include (in order of opening): “The successful addition of 23 new franchised hotels in just six months is a testament to our commitment to growth and excellence across our diverse brand portfolio,” said Keith Pierce, Sonesta’s executive vice presi
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 2, 2024
In this episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, your host of two years, Revinate CMO Karen Stephens, is making her formal introduction to all our listeners. Karen walks through a bit of her journey in the hospitality sector, highlighting the technological innovation she’s witnessed at Revinate and across the industry. You’ll also hear first-hand insight from Karen and previous podcast guests about key trends that hoteliers are tackling head-on.
Lodging
AUGUST 2, 2024
WASHINGTON—The U.S. hotel industry reported lower performance results than the previous week and mixed comparisons year over year, according to CoStar’s latest data through July 27, 2024. U.S. Hotel PerformanceJuly 21-27, 2024 Percentage change from comparable week in 2023:Occupancy: 72.0 percent (down 0.4 percent)ADR: $164.45 (up 1.3 percent)RevPAR: $118.37 (up 0.9 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, New Orleans saw the highest year-over-year occupancy increase (up 16.9 percent to 66.7 percent).
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.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 2, 2024
Marriott International, Inc. recently announced that it has signed an agreement with Zhong An Commercial Group, part of China New City Group, to bring the W Hotels brand to Hangzhou. Anticipated to open in 2031, W Hangzhou will be located at the northwest intersection of Minhe Road and Liyi Road in Qianjiang Century City, Hangzhou’s developing new CBD.
Are Morch
AUGUST 2, 2024
This article is part of the Hotel Digital Transformer newsletter on LinkedIn. Subscribe to my LinkedIn newsletter where I’ll share tips, ideas, and strategies to help your hotel open its digital gateway. __ In an era where the line between technology and human experience increasingly blurs, the hospitality industry stands at the cusp of a revolutionary transformation, driven […] The post The Genesis of AI in Hospitality: A Prelude to Personalization appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Tra
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 2, 2024
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: HST) (“Host” or the “Company”), the nation’s largest lodging real estate investment trust, today announced that it has acquired the fee simple interest in the 234-room 1 Hotel Central Park (the “Property”) for approximately $265 million in cash. The acquisition price represents an 11.1x EBITDA multiple or a cap rate of approximately 8.1% on the Property’s 2024 estimated results1.
Hotel Designs
AUGUST 2, 2024
Hotel Designs VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in August 2024 VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in August 2024 As we journey across the globe, we take a small detour to discover some of the most anticipated hotel debuts of August… This month’s hotel openings take us from the quiet sophistication in Osaka, to the vibrant and cool in London.
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 Net
AUGUST 2, 2024
PHUKET One of the world’s most inspirational green advocates will headline PHIST this year as Asia’s pioneering sustainability event enters its 8th year.Register here!Unsung hero of sustainability Andrew Dixon, former banker turned green activist, owner and operator of two private island resorts in Indonesian waters – Nikoi Island and Cempedak Island - will discuss his broad sustainability platform that takes in not only conservation – but critically culture, community and commerce.Stories will
Hotel Designs
AUGUST 2, 2024
Hotel Designs Discover the versatility and sustainability of cork flooring from Flooring by Nature Discover the versatility and sustainability of cork flooring from Flooring by Nature In the ever-evolving world of hotel and hospitality design, flooring choices play a pivotal role in defining the aesthetic, comfort, and functionality of a space. One innovative and increasingly popular option that ticks all these boxes is cork flooring… Known for its unique blend of sustainability, durabilit
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 2, 2024
McNeill Hotel Company announced the opening of the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Memphis Germantown, a new addition to the Thornwood mixed-use development. McNeill Hotel Company President Travis Murray made the announcement. The Grand Opening Celebration is scheduled for early Fall.
Webrezpro
AUGUST 2, 2024
Visit Tip Top Motel in Lihue, Hawaii for affordable prices and good food. They have a cafe up and running with both breakfast basics and local specialties–try the oxtail soup! Rooms come with free Wi-Fi, free parking, and cable TV.
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.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 2, 2024
Modern Enhancements Infused with Traditional Dutch Touches at Iconic Airport Property; Corendon Revamps all Guestrooms, Meeting Spaces & Public Amenities.
MediaBoom
AUGUST 2, 2024
It’s difficult to overstate the importance of local SEO for hotels, especially with the success of modern hospitality businesses tied directly to online visibility. With more than 75% of consumers never scrolling past the first page of Google , it’s clear that a bulletproof local SEO strategy can help. But why focus on a local strategy compared to a traditional one?
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 2, 2024
The property will expand the footprint of the company's upscale brand - Aurika Hotels & Resorts.
Hotel Business
AUGUST 2, 2024
McNeill Hotel Company has opened the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Memphis Germantown, a new addition to the Thornwood mixed-use development. The grand opening celebration is scheduled for early fall. The five-story, 111-room hotel’s amenities include a restaurant and rooftop bar, which will open soon, as well as a fitness center, indoor pool and 6,000 sq. ft. of ground-floor retail.
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