Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Stockholm & Washington, D.C. – November 25, 2024 – InnSpire, the leading provider of innovative hospitality technology solutions that help drive seamless, world-class guest experiences for some of the world’s most iconic hotels and brands, has announced that its innovative AI-powered InnSpire ONE platform was named as a finalist in the 2024 TechOvation Awards, presented at The Hospitality Show in Antonio on October 29th.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Skift Take: The parent companies of both the Oberoi and Taj brands are tapping into the growing demand for unique, high-end experiences — both from the Indian diaspora and international travelers.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The new flagship hotel from YOTEL, YOTEL Tokyo Ginza, is set to welcome its first guests from 16 December 2024, marking the international brand’s continued expansion in Asia.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Skift Take: Jacopo Vicini, a city councilor in Florence, explains that the city needs to take a tough stance on short-term rentals in its historic center. But that's just one part of a 10-point plan to preserve what makes the beautiful city appealing.

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Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Canary Technologies today announced that it has been recognized on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™, a ranking of the 500 fastest-growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences, fintech, and energy tech companies in North America, now in its 30th year.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Skift Take: China’s visa-free push could nudge other nations to loosen up their own rules, but it’s not all smooth sailing — geopolitical tensions and regional competition loom large. For now, China’s message is loud and clear: the doors are open and the welcome is warmer than ever.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Skift Take: Given that 7 out of the 10 new destinations Etihad is launching are in Asia, it's surprising that India isn’t on the list. India’s growing travel demand and strategic importance make it a notable omission from an otherwise ambitious expansion plan.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the signing of the first LXR Hotels & Resorts property in China, marking the debut of the luxury brand in the country. In collaboration with Zhong Ding Guo Sheng, the LXR property is scheduled to open in 2027, in the heart of the historic and cultural city of Xi’an. This brand debut marks a significant milestone for Hilton to expand its luxury hotel portfolio in China.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Skift Take: Rising demand for culturally rich and value-driven experiences defines the 2025 travel outlook. A new report from Marriott Bonvoy provides insights into the propensity to travel among consumers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa and how brands can navigate trends to better connect with these consumers.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

As luxury hospitality evolves, guest expectations are shifting toward a deeper appreciation for sustainable practices and thoughtful details that elevate the experience. John Roberts, President and CEO of Empyrean INTL, shares how the company navigates these trends, offering insights that resonate with hoteliers aiming to enhance their guests’ stay through luxury linens that balance opulence with eco-conscious values.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Skift Take: Indians find the booking process complicated, a new research shows. Could a superapp be a solution to their problems?

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Dispute resolution is a key discussion point, all too often overlooked in complex, long-term hotel management agreements (HMAs). The same applies to the prevailing language clause, and French investors should pay particular attention to such issues when negotiating with international hotel operators[i].

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Lodging

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts and porcelain brand Ginori 1735 announced a worldwide partnership. The first Café Ginori created as part of the partnership officially opens November 26, 2024, at The St. Regis in Florence, birthplace of the Ginori 1735 brand. Following the Florence debut, Café Ginori will open at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi at the beginning of 2025 with more global locations to follow.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Minor Hotels will make its Zimbabwe debut with the Dec. 1 opening of the Anantara Stanley & Livingstone Victoria Falls Hotel, marking the group’s seventh Anantara property in Africa and the Indian Ocean islands.

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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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Lodging

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

MINNEAPOLIS—IDeaS, a SAS company, released its annual trends report, 5 Predictions That Will Shape Hospitality in 2025. To help hospitality companies navigate the new year and beyond, IDeaS collected insight from hoteliers, management companies, and technology partners to identify the trends hospitality organizations are likely to see, as well as how to implement new strategies and technologies to succeed.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Now I bet you’re wondering, excuses for what? Excuses for not jumping in the deep end with the financials in your hotel career. What’s your imagination telling you that’s wrong in your hotel that holds you back from owning your departmental expenses and payroll? What is the magic fairy dust that someone dumped on you that keeps you on the sidelines?

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Lodging

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

LONG BEACH, California—Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of Accor, in partnership with Long Beach-based investment and development group Pacific6, announced the opening of Fairmont Breakers Long Beach. Located in downtown Long Beach, the hotel debuted after a multi-million-dollar transformation. Located just 25 miles south of Los Angeles, Fairmont Breakers was originally built in 1926, and the property has been transformed with new public spaces, guestrooms, and suites.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

M/s Rajdhani Realcon Private Limited, a real estate and hotel development company based out of Delhi today announced the opening of Wyndham Garden Sonipat Murthal in partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts which is the world’s largest hotel franchising company with more than 9,200 hotels in 95+ countries.

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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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Lodging

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tennessee—Uniguest announced the introduction of Uniguest Hub, a platform designed to streamline digital communications. Uniguest Hub changes how communications teams manage and broadcast their content to drive audience engagement by offering a solution for digital signage, interactive TV, casting, room signage, and interactive wayfinding.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Skift Take: With hotel brands making major strides in customer ownership, it is time to start anticipating when direct bookings will outpace third-party sites.

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Lodging

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In the following interview, Ignacio Ramirez, Managing Director, Winnow Americas, discusses the company’s food waste reduction technology, motivation to participate in AHLA, and his hotel industry outlook, particularly in the areas of AI and sustainability. Can you give a bit of background on your company? Winnow was founded on the belief that food is too valuable to waste.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The hospitality industry stands at the threshold of a transformative era propelled by rapid technological advancements. Innovations in software, hardware, and digital solutions are revolutionizing guest experiences and streamlining operations for hotels, resorts, restaurants, and tourist attractions.

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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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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Skift Take: In this video from Skift Aviation Forum 2024, we hear from Sean Donohue, CEO of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, about the airport’s substantial role in the region’s growth and its strategic vision for the future after 50 years of aviation excellence.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Significant upcoming privacy updates from Apple are coming in December and they will impact email marketing strategies. For hotel marketers, these changes are crucial as they will alter how engagement metrics like email opens and clicks are tracked. Understanding and adapting to these updates is essential for maintaining effective communication with guests, ensuring personalized experiences, and leveraging first-party data to drive direct bookings and enhance overall marketing efforts.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Skift Take: Changes to Local Law 18 are possible. This development comes a lot sooner than many observers envisioned.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

From property management systems to guest apps and revenue management software, there’s so much out there to help hotels digitise operations that the tech market is overwhelming decision-makers. But what are the three things hoteliers are really looking for in technology today?

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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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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Skift Take: As Americans continue to prioritize outdoor experiences, the opportunity for states to rethink their approach to outdoor recreation remains significant.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The week was expected to be strong, but calendar shifts slowed U.S. hotel performance and created almost flat revenue per available room (RevPAR) for the week ending 16 November 2024 (+0.4%). Occupancy increased 0.9 percentage points (ppts), while average daily rate (ADR) declined 1.1%. Three notable calendar shifts occurred – two negative and one positive.

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Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Five Star Group , a private commercial real estate investment, development and management firm focused on Southeastern hospitality projects, has appointed Kimberly Rowell as EVP of Five Star Hospitality Management. Additionally, Dream Capital , Five Star’s affiliated full-service commercial real estate investment firm that sponsors and co-invests in projects across multiple states and segments, has named Justin Patel senior associate, investments and asset management.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The new Members combine a wide range of profiles with diverse backgrounds and types of business: Destination Management Organizations (DMOs), for-profit companies, associations and NGOs, universities and other profiles. In terms of geographical distribution, they come from 16 different countries, representing all the regions: 5 from Africa, 8 from the Americas, 2 from Asia and the Pacific, 6 from Europe, and 6 from the Middle East.

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