Wed.Jan 24, 2024

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Global Hospitality Executive Keith Barr to Receive 2024 Cornell Hospitality Icon Award

Hospitality Net

The Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration announced today it has selected Cornell alumnus Keith Barr ’92, IHG’s former chief executive officer, as the recipient of the 2024 Cornell Hospitality Icon of the Industry Award. The award will be presented at the Cornell Hospitality Icon and Innovator Awards ceremony in New York City on June 4, 2024.

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United Nations Rebrands its Tourism Agency

Skift Blog

Skift Take: United Nations World Tourism Organization was a mouthful and it sounded clunky. Seems the UN wants to make life easier for everyone with a simpler name.

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Texas’ Original Luxury Resort Becomes Newest Ritz-Carlton

Hospitality Net

The newest Ritz-Carlton is official, joining the luxury brand’s portfolio of more than 100 hotels and resorts worldwide. Named The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas as of today, the 400-acre property is set in the rolling hills of a former family ranch just minutes from downtown Dallas.

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Los Angeles Tourism to Launch Its Largest-Ever Global Advertising Campaign

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Los Angeles recognizes that global competition for tourists has changed drastically since the pandemic. It's putting more money and targeting more markets to address it.

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Don't Let AI Pass You By: The New Era of Personalized Sales Coaching & Development

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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China back on top: Sydney Airport reports ‘one of the strongest China recoveries of any international airport’

Hotel Management

New South Wales’ international visitor numbers are approaching pre-pandemic levels, according to December figures from Sydney Airport. The airport’s T1 international terminal welcomed 1.5 million passengers during the last month of 2023 – a 29.4% increase on the same month in 2022, and a 93.3% recovery rate on December 2019. China was the number one international source market for Sydney Airport, followed by New Zealand, United States, United Kingdom and South Korea.

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Why We Chose India For Our Next Skift Summit

Skift Blog

Skift Take: India is having a moment. With the India outbound traveler poised to become the biggest global force in coming years, and major global brands racing to take part in India’s strong domestic market, there is no better time to host an event that seeks to shape the future of travel.

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Thailand Re-Emerges as the Ultimate Tourist Hotspot: Skift Travel Health Index

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Thailand has taken the lead in Skift's Travel Health Index. Growth has been fueled by elevated pricing and strategic visa waivers.

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Creating a Positive Work Environment: How Leadership Influences Employee Morale in the Service Industry

Hospitality Net

The service industry, which is mostly characterized by its fast-paced nature and customer-centric focus, often faces the challenge of maintaining high employee morale. The role of leadership in creating a positive work environment is pivotal. Leaders in the service sector have the unique responsibility of balancing customer satisfaction with employee well-being.

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Boeing Set to Deliver First 737 Max to China in Years

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The delivery is a boost for the beleaguered Boeing 737 Max, which has come under scrutiny since a door plug blew off an Alaska Airlines jet.

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The Cloud One (by Motel One) Hamburg-Kontorhaus Now Open

Hospitality Net

Located in the heart of the Kontorhaus district, the new Hamburg hotel features 457 rooms starting at EUR 122 (£105) per night. Reflecting the urban look of the local area and Hamburg lifestyle, The Cloud One Hamburg-Kontorhaus offers high-quality design, products from local partners and exclusive events.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

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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Qantas Criticized for ‘Tedious’ 10-Minute Safety Video

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Keeping passengers interested while not diluting the core safety message is a tricky balancing act. It looks like Qantas may have missed the mark on this one.

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A Simple Fix to Stop Wasting Customers’ Time

Hospitality Net

Duplicate or triplicate (or more) effort is a waste of time! If you’re making your customer go through the same process multiple times, you’re creating a negative customer experience.

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Union Budget Wish-List Includes Visa-Waivers and Tax Breaks: India Report

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Many of the demands from the travel industry echo sentiments from previous years. Will 2024 finally be the year the government takes action and makes changes that match the industry's evolving needs?

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Wine industry: The creation of a wine sustainability index

Hospitality Net

You might already be acquainted with the eco-score, a food label inspired by the nutri-score concept, designed to assist consumers in making environmentally conscious choices. In a similar vein, the Wine Sustainability Index gives consumers a tool to understand the environmental impact of the wines they buy. In the context of wine, some labels already exist, but their scope is limited, and they are difficult to understand and compare.

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Beyond the Basics: How to Develop and Retain a Top-Performing Sales Team

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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IHG Takes on Second Hotel at Dubai’s ‘Challenging’ Heart of Europe Site

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Voco Monaco Dubai will open in the next few months, putting IHG in charge of a hotel its owners state has previously been challenging to run.

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St. Regis Longboat Key Resort Opening Summer 2024

Hospitality Net

Nestled along the sugar-white sands of a Sarasota barrier island, The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort pairs oceanside luxury with an unprecedented level of bespoke hospitality. Set to open Summer 2024, Longboat Key will mark the only St. Regis launching in the U.S. this year and the largest development on the island in over 50 years. The highly anticipated opening will offer guests a world-class beachside sanctuary spanning across 18 acres complete with 800 feet of private beach, multiple pools an

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Saudi Arabia May Open Alcohol Store for Non-Muslim Diplomats: Reuters

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Even one drop of legal alcohol in Saudi would be a huge change, and likely one all luxury hotels would want to be part of.

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AI-Augmented Decision Intelligence: The Next Paradigm Shift in Hospitality Revenue Management

Hospitality Net

Artificial intelligence is everywhere. It’s making inroads into practically every field of human activity. It’s integrated into search engines, word processors, and various apps likely installed on your smartphone in your pocket. And there’s a reason for the tech’s proliferation: it is incredibly adept at analyzing data much faster and at a much larger scale.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

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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Orlando to Lose $15 Million in Tourism Marketing

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Visit Orlando is lucky the county commissioners stopped their budget cuts at $15 million. The tourism board still has $85 million to work with.

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40 fun jobs that pay well for foodies

Hospitality Net

Are you considering a career change that would bring more meaning and motivation in your daily life? If food is one of your passions and you’re on the lookout for fun jobs that pay well, we have assembled 40 different job ideas that go beyond a traditional restaurant job. Whether your current expertise and interests lie more in culinary, hospitality or entrepreneurship aspects, these career options may open new perspectives for you.

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Red Roof’s Lina Patel Honored With AHLA’s ‘Paving the Way Award’

Lodging

LODGING is live from ALIS 2024, brought to you by Choice Hotels. Access more of our live coverage here. COLUMBUS, OHIO—Red Roof celebrated Lina Patel, director of strategic franchise initiatives, who was recognized by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) with the “Paving the Way Award.” The award is reserved for female trailblazers throughout hospitality.

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ITC’s Fortune Hotels increases its footprint with Fortune Hosur

Hospitality Net

Fortune Hotels, a member of ITC’s hotel group, announces the launch of its new upscale hotel, Fortune Hosur, in the historic city of Tamil Nadu. Nestled in the heart of the bustling industrial district of Krishnagiri, Fortune Hosur promises to be a haven of class and comfort, offering a seamless blend of enthusiastic hospitality and premium services.

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Diving into Diversity: Decoding the Foundations of Inclusion in Hospitality Talent Acquisition

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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Hotel Equities Forms Partnership With PPC Enterprises

Lodging

ATLANTA—Hotel Equities has formed a strategic partnership with private equity firm PPC Enterprises. The partnership looks to invest in future mergers, strategic alliances, JV opportunities, and acquisitions. “This partnership creates a uniquely powerful platform for Hotel Equities to further expand our footprint via strategic growth and meaningful investment into our industry-leading talent, infrastructure, training, and BI tools.

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Planning granted at Cheval Maison - West Regent, Glasgow

Hospitality Net

Planning permission has been granted by Glasgow City Council for the Cheval Maison - West Regent in Glasgow, due to open in 2026.

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Myne Homes CEO Talks Expansion Plans and Vacation Rental Demand in Europe

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Higher interest rates isn't always bad. For some businesses, it's a tailwind.

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UNWTO Becomes “UN Tourism” to Mark a New Era for Global Sector

Hospitality Net

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) enters a new era today with a new name and brand: UN Tourism. With this new brand, the Organization reaffirms its status as the United Nations specialized agency for tourism and the global leader of tourism for development, driving social and economic change to ensure that “people and planet” are always center stage.

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ABM Success Recipe: Mastering the Crawl, Walk, Run Approach

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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United Airlines Reconsiders Fleet Plans

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at United's Boeing blues, Expedia CEO's message to hotels, and Marriott CEO's growth strategy.

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HFTP Announces Program, Entrepreneur 20X Participants for Digital Horizons 360

Hospitality Net

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has announced the planned roundtable discussion topics set to be considered at its inaugural Digital Horizons 360 (DH360) Symposium next month in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.

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Accor’s Handwritten Collection gathers pace amid high demand for soft brands

Hotel Management

Accor’s midscale collection brand Handwritten Collection is gaining momentum with around 25 hotels set to open in 2024 and beyond, and over 150 projects and leads in the works. First launched in January 2023, Handwritten Collection has opened 12 hotels – spanning Australia, China, Europe, Singapore and Thailand – in the last 12 months. A collection of small to mid-size hotels that reflect the character of the people who run them, Handwritten Collection is becoming one of the fastest-growing mids

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The vital role of human interaction in effective team management

Hospitality Net

Creating a culture where team connectivity flourishes isn’t just about the nuts and bolts of workflows and project management tools—it’s fundamentally a human endeavor. It’s about nurturing a space where human interaction is valued and encouraged, allowing team members to feel included and psychologically safe. This inclusive atmosphere not only makes room for everyone to contribute but also empowers individuals to bring their full selves to work.

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A Buyer’s Guide to Future-Proofing Your Restaurant Tech Stack

The race to 100% digital is on. With the restaurant industry still in the early innings of its digital transformation, brands need an airtight strategy when it comes to building out their tech stack. Download the buyer’s guide to learn where to prioritize your efforts and get the most out of every investment.