Skift Blog
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Skift Take: IHG is revamping its luxury suites and rolling out new training to help cater to a rising trend in multi-generational travel. Who knew family values could be such good business?
Lodging
DECEMBER 6, 2024
WASHINGTONDue to the Thanksgiving calendar shift, the U.S. hotel industry reported lower year-over-year performance comparisons, according to CoStars latest data through November 30, 2024. U.S. Hotel Performance November 24-30, 2024 Percentage change from comparable week in 2023 Occupancy: 50.0 percent (down 7.7 percent) ADR: $141.09 (down 3.0 percent) RevPAR: $70.59 (down 10.5 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, Tampa reported the largest year-over-year increases in occupancy (up 13.2 percent to
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Skift Blog
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Skift Take: Upgraded airports and nonstop flights are opening Greenland to more visitors. Managing growth while preserving its unique environment and culture will be critical to long-term success.
Lodging
DECEMBER 6, 2024
TEMPE, ArizonaMarriott Phoenix Resort Tempe at The Buttes announced the completion of a multi-million dollar renovation of its guestrooms and suites, fitness center, and outdoor meeting space including the lobby bars outdoor dining area. The resort is near Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, Arizona State University in Tempe, shopping in Scottsdale, and entertainment venues downtown.
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Skift Blog
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at live tourism, Southwest's positive outlook, and Boeing's setback.
Hotel Designs
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Hotel Designs The Brit List top 25 Architects of 2024 The Brit List top 25 Architects of 2024 Leading the way for innovation and progress within the built environment for the hospitality sector, we are thrilled to announce the top architects of the year as revealed in The Brit List 2024 The Brit List Awards 2024 , held on 6 th November at Ministry of Sound, saw 13 individual winners awarded for categories ranging from Best in British Product Design to Outstanding Contribution to the Hospitality
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Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 6, 2024
The new security measure is expected to affect property owners using platforms such as Airbnb and Booking.com, which often allow travelers to check&in and pick up keys independently.
Hotel Designs
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Hotel Designs Dune-synched desert hideaways by H+A Dune-synched desert hideaways by H+A Catching up with Dubai-based design studio H+A, Hotel Designs learnt more about its latest project in the heart of the Al Wadi Desert… Founded on more than 15-years worth of healthcare, hospitality, and lifestyle residential experience, interior design and architecture studio H+A has poured every inch of that history into its latest project: eight Signature Villas for Ritz Carlton in Dubai.
Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 6, 2024
The hotel industry's reliance on traditional vertical technology architecture creates unnecessary complexity and hampers innovation. Transition to horizontal architecture is crucial, paving the way for greater efficiency and operational insights powered by AI.
Hotel Designs
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Hotel Designs New General Manager of Fairmont Windsor Park announced New General Manager of Fairmont Windsor Park announced Fairmont Windsor Park and the Arora Group have announced the appointment of Joanna Barnett as its new General Manager… With an impressive career spanning three decades in the luxury hospitality industry, Joanna Barnett brings deep expertise and strong leadership to her new role at the countryside property.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive
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Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Article - Hotel Auction Kicks Off December 9th: Grab Your Chance to Own Prime Properties in San Antonio TX, Memphis TN, and Merrillville IN - Register now for this unique opportunity to acquire assets in key hospitality markets.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Skift Take: Aligning with major cultural moments can help brands connect with the right audience at the right time. Live sports, music tours, and shopping events like Prime Day can unlock huge opportunities for travel advertisers to build long-term loyalty and drive bookings.
Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 6, 2024
he 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku led to record&breaking average daily rates (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) in the city's hotels.
Lodging
DECEMBER 6, 2024
The Extended Stay Lodging Association (ESLA) held its inaugural Development & Operations Workshop Series earlier this week in Atlanta, Georgia, revealing scores of data suggesting that the segment has plenty of runway for continued growth momentum in the months and years to come. Doug Artusio, Ccairman, ESLA, got the day-long discussion started with some opening remarks.
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Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Prime Investment Properties is pleased to announce this boutique resort and luxury villa development on the eastern side of Sumba, Indonesia is currently on the market.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Skift Take: What if market analytics firm CoStar launched a property management system for hotels? That's the play that AirDNA is making in the short-term rentals industry. AirDNA will go at it with its own data analytics brand as well as its Uplifting brand in the PMS arena.
Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 6, 2024
According to data analytics firm Euromonitor International, Paris holds onto its title as the world's top city destination for the fourth consecutive year.
Lodging
DECEMBER 6, 2024
PHOENIX, ArizonaAligned Hospitality Management has added The Kennedy Hotel, SureStay Collection by Best Western, in Tucson, Arizona, to its management portfolio. This deal supports Aligned’s strategy of leveraging its knowledge and local insights to grow its footprint in the strong Tucson market. The Kennedy Hotel offers a nostalgic roadside motel ambiance with resort-style amenities.
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.
Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Article - IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches Vignette Collection Brand in Vietnam with Moire Hoi An Resort - Located on the Hoai River, the 128-room resort overlooks the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hoi An's ancient town.
Hotel Speak
DECEMBER 6, 2024
As we move into 2025, a noticeable shift in travel behaviour is emerging. Reports from leading travel companies like Expedia, Booking.com, Byway Travel, and Hilton reveal a growing desire for quieter, more personalised, and meaningful travel experiences. From silent travel to purposeful journeys, heres a look at the key travel trends set to define the year ahead. 1.
Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Article - AHLA urges Congress to protect consumers, federal workers; spur hotel hiring - Congress is considering bipartisan bills to create lodging fee transparency, prevent human trafficking, grow the hotel workforce, and cut red tape
SiteMinder
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Sydney, Australia Hotel bookings for the days leading up to Christmas, 21-25 December, are up significantly from last yearas much as 43% in Germanyshows new data from SiteMinder, the worlds leading hotel distribution and revenue platform. The surge is being driven by growth in international bookings over the month of December, which have risen as much as 26% in Indonesia and 15% in the United States.
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Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.
Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Article - New voco Hotel Opens in Seoul's Myeongdong District - voco Seoul Myeongdong is situated in Myeongdong, a popular business and shopping area in Seoul.
Hotel Business
DECEMBER 6, 2024
The Pantone Color Institute has named Mocha Mousse, a warming, brown hue imbued with richness, its color of the year for 2025. Underpinned by our desire for everyday pleasures, Pantone 17-1230 Mocha Mousse expresses a level of thoughtful indulgence, said Leatrice Eiseman, executive director, Pantone Color Institute. Sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time an unpretentious classic, Pantone 17-1230 Mocha Mousse extends our perceptions of the browns from being humble and grounded to embrace as
Hotel Business
DECEMBER 6, 2024
Due to the Thanksgiving calendar shift, the U.S. hotel industry reported lower year-over-year (YOY) performance comparisons, according to CoStars latest data through Nov. 30. Nov. 24-30 (percentage change from comparable week in 2023): Occupancy: 50.0% (-7.7%) ADR: $141.09 (-3.0%) RevPAR: $70.59 (-10.5%) Among the top 25 markets, Tampa reported the largest YOY increases in occupancy (+13.2% to 69.0%) and RevPAR (+22.6% to $106.16).
Hotel Business
DECEMBER 6, 2024
MGM Resorts International has promoted Ari Kastrati to chief content, hospitality and development officer. In his new role, Kastrati oversees the company’s global design and development efforts and sports and entertainment partnerships. He also will continue to drive the company’s hospitality strategy, including the development of food and beverage and nightlife concepts, and lead the company’s lifestyle, retail, leasing and arts divisions.
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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