Skift Blog
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Skift Take: Malaga's politicians are aiming to relieve the strain on affordable housing by tightening regulations on short-term rentals. However, given the current popularity of southern Spain, this move could shift the pressure to nearby destinations.
Hotel Management
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Accor’s French luxury brand Sofitel is set to expand and upgrade its network of hotels in Australia and New Zealand among 30 destinations globally in the coming years as the brand seeks to win favour with guests and owners 60 years on from its launch. “We are going to open 30 new Sofitel in the world in the three coming years – in Vietnam, in Mexico, in Jaipur, in Cairo, in Australia, in New Zealand, everywhere.
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Skift Blog
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Skift Take: American reported a third-quarter loss as its competitors profits nearly hit $1 billion. It still has a long road to recovery over a botched distribution strategy that caused it to lose out on lucrative business travel.
Lodging
OCTOBER 24, 2024
ATLANTA—Atwell Suites announced the expansion of its U.S. presence with the upcoming openings of three new hotels in Kansas City, Missouri, Henderson, Nevada, and Fort Worth, Texas. These additions build upon previously opened properties in Miami, Florida; Denver, Colorado; and Austin, Texas, further expanding IHG Hotels & Resorts’ all-suites, upper-midscale hotel brand.
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Skift Blog
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Skift Take: Southwest’s third-quarter earnings beat Wall Street estimates, a bright spot for the carrier that has been fending off an activist investor for months.
Hotel Management
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Mornington Peninsula wellness retreat Alba Thermal Springs and Spa is soon set to open a new luxury stay option for guests in an expansion into villa style accommodation. The Sanctuary features five standalone villas, along with two studio rooms, perched at the highpoint of the 15-hectare property. Designed as an intimate retreat amidst native bushland, with interiors crafted by local designer Kate Walker of KWD in Mt Martha, each villa features a soft palette of muted colours and offers views a
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Hotel Management
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Accor’s French luxury brand Sofitel is set to expand and upgrade its network of hotels in Australia and New Zealand among 30 destinations globally in the coming years as the brand seeks to win favour with guests and owners 60 years on from its launch. “We are going to open 30 new Sofitel in the world in the three coming years – in Vietnam, in Mexico, in Jaipur, in Cairo, in Australia, in New Zealand, everywhere.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Skift Take: Hilton had painted a more subdued picture of leisure demand. Wyndham's results show the benefits of having a heavy mix of hotels and resorts in the economy and midscale segments.
Hotel Management
OCTOBER 24, 2024
It’s an exciting time for United Airlines , with the carrier set to launch its largest international expansion ever alongside the constant roll-out of new aircraft, upgraded airline lounges and travellers’ tools for a more seamless journey. In an exclusive video interview with Wayfarer at the recent Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, United Airlines’ Managing Director of Worldwide Sales, Marcel Fuchs, gave Wayfarer host Editor-In-Chief, James Wilkinson, an
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Skift Take: After the Justice Department said it would launch an inquiry into the state of airline competition, the airline and travel industries criticized the move as politically motivated.
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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
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Hilton has ranked No. 1 on the list of Best Workplaces for Women U.S. by Fortune and Great Place to Work, marking Hilton’s sixth year in the top spot and its eighth consecutive appearance on the list. This recognition reflects Hilton’s unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that empowers women to thrive both in and out of work.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Skift Take: Spirit Airlines is looking for more ways to boost its balance sheet. The aircraft sale would considerably decrease Spirit’s capacity for 2025.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 24, 2024
In 2024, travel trends were a mix of escapism and edginess. While some travellers seized the opportunity to visit the shooting locations of their favourite Netflix shows, others tried to limit their dopamine sources to join the social media-fueled ‘raw-dogging’ bandwagon. As concerns about overtourism grew, travellers began seeking out lesser-known alternatives, embracing the ‘destination dupe’ trend.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Skift Take: In a world that’s rapidly going cashless, mobile payments are transforming travel, with Asia leading the charge while the technology spreads globally.
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
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Building on its annual winter tradition, IHG Hotels & Resorts announces today that its seasonal Winter Chalet experience is returning across properties in its Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio November 1, 2024 through January 31, 2025. Highlighted in this season’s activations, guests at participating hotels can immerse themselves in Chalet Day experiences, designed to make the most of the Winter Solstice on December 21, along with seasonal programming, creative culinary and cocktail menus, and a perf
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Skift Take: Ixigo's acquisition of train food delivery service Zoop comes soon after the company's successful IPO. It aims to capture a ready market of train travelers who wish to enhance their food experience during their journeys.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 24, 2024
While RevPAR growth is normalizing, the Group continues to benefit from its diversification in terms of geography and segment. The Group’s two divisions, Premium, Midscale and Economy (PM&E) and Luxury & Lifestyle (L&L), both posted solid performances.
Lodging
OCTOBER 24, 2024
SAN DIEGO, California—Cloudbeds has released plans to connect every facet of hotel operations into a single intelligence network, powered by causal and multimodal AI. The technology provider’s “smart hospitality engine,” Cloudbeds Intelligence, will sit at the core of its platform, giving hoteliers real-time insights and actionable recommendations across their operations.
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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.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 24, 2024
UN Tourism and the Ministry of Tourism of Paraguay have released a groundbreaking report on the role of women in the tourism sector. The study was presented ahead of the First Regional Conference on Women’s Empowerment in Tourism in Latin America and the Caribbean, held in Asunción, Paraguay, on 21-22 October.
Hotel Management
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The Adelphi Hotel at 187 Flinders Lane has sold for the second time in 18 months with Melbourne based hotel investor Mazen Tabet purchasing the property for a reported AU$19 million. The 34-room hotel, in the “Paris End” of the CBD, joins Tabet’s local hotel portfolio which includes The Royce Hotel on St Kilda Road and The Lyall Hotel in South Yarra.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 24, 2024
France has been the world’s top tourist destination for over three decades. Millions of international visitors are drawn to explore the country’s abundant natural beauty and remarkable architectural heritage each year.
Lodging
OCTOBER 24, 2024
WASHINGTON—Europe is the only world region with lower hotel pipeline activity year over year, according to September 2024 data from CoStar. September 2024 Percentage change in comparison with September 2023: Europe In Construction: 163,135 rooms (down 1.0 percent)Final Planning: 87,779 rooms (down 21.9 percent)Planning: 162,275 rooms (up 1.7 percent)Total Under Contract: 413,189 rooms (down 5.4 percent) Among countries in the region, Germany (27,175) led in construction activity, closely followe
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
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) has named María Quintero of HVS Middle East & Africa as the recipient of the annual Lori Raleigh Award for Emerging Excellence in Hospitality Consulting. María was honored at the ISHC annual conference held 26-28 September at the St. Regis Dubai, The Palm. As the winner, María received a one-year associate membership to ISHC to further professional relationships and experience all that the Society has to offer through planned events and
Hotel Management
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Apartment hotels brand Quest is set for a major expansion in China under a 50:50 joint venture partnership between Ascott China and Jin Jiang Hotels signed this week. The joint venture will enable rapid growth of Ascott’s Quest and Jin Jiang Hotels’ TULIP LODJ, primarily through a franchise model, to meet China’s underserved demand for apartment hotels in the upscale and upper midscale segments Jin Jiang is China’s largest and the world’s second largest hotel group with approximately 13,250 oper
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 24, 2024
The volume of U.S. hotel rooms under construction increased year over year for a seventh consecutive month, according to CoStar’s latest September 2024 data. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.U.S.
Lodging
OCTOBER 24, 2024
RMS Cloud has announced the appointment of Zen Valli as chief revenue officer. Valli previously held the position of managing director for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa for the company. JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group announced that Matt Riley has re-joined the company as senior director. During his tenure with JLL, Riley specialized in full-service hotel and resort transactions.
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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
OCTOBER 24, 2024
UrVenue will offer an exclusive preview of its new sister platform, UrResort, at The Hospitality Show in San Antonio October 29 to 30 at Booth #444. UrResort is a suite of products designed to power resorts with a comprehensive Property Experience Management System (PXMS), featuring UrVenue’s Venue Management System (VMS) as a key component. The preview will showcase the platform’s capabilities ahead of its official launch in 2025, with a focus on gaining additional pilot partners whose valuable
Lodging
OCTOBER 24, 2024
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey—Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced results for the three months ended September 30, 2024. Highlights include: “Our teams around the world once again delivered exceptional results, executing our long-term growth strategy and achieving 7 percent growth in comparable adjusted EBITDA fueled by continued system expansion, higher royalty rates, and growth in our ancillary revenues,” said Geoff Ballotti, president and CEO.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of its flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts in Udaipur, marking its debut in the iconic ’City of Lakes’. Developed in partnership with Elysian Hotels Private Limited, the 118-key Hilton Udaipur is slated to open in early 2026. Hilton currently operates two hotels in Rajasthan, namely Hilton Jaipur and DoubleTree by Hilton Jaipur Amer.
Hotel Management
OCTOBER 24, 2024
Little National Hotel Newcastle had opened a modern cafe, located along the Honeysuckle Drive corridor. Serving breakfast, brunch and lunch, Monte Café offers coffee from Red Brick Roasters, and a menu focused on locally and seasonally sourced ingredients. Designed by architectural firm, Luchetti Krelle, the contemporary space combines warm earthy tones and cascading greenery, in keeping with the design of the Little National collection.
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