Skift Blog
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Skift Take: You might be investing thousands in making travel more sustainable, but your audience is still scratching their heads. Time to get back to basics: simplify your message and educate them!
Hotel Management
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Hilton is set to make its debut in Queensland’s Palm Cove in 2026 following the signing of Hilton Palm Cove Cairns Resort and Spa, under a management agreement with Tyche Asset Management. The 140-room resort is located in the heart of the tropical coastal village, 40 minutes south of Port Douglas and 25 minutes of Cairns, where the company operates Hilton and DoubleTree properties.
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Skift Blog
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Skift Take: Imagine converting a roadside billboard that you paste up once a season to an electronic screen with real-time pricing and images. That's how to think about Google's upgraded search ads.
Lodging
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Marriott International, Inc. and MGM Resorts International announced plans to convert a property on the Las Vegas Strip to the W Hotels brand within the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, continuing the brand’s evolution. Anticipated to complete its conversion later this year, W Las Vegas marks the latest step in the companies’ long-term licensing agreement announced in July 2023.
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
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Skift Take: Muscat is the ying to Dubai’s yang. Oman's roadmap doesn’t focus on glitzy mega-projects but rather sustainable growth and cultural preservation.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Last week, I gave two talks on the impact of artificial intelligence in the travel and hospitality sectors at Hospitality Day and TTG Travel Experience. What follows is a more or less literal but faithful transcript of what I presented. Enjoy reading, Simone.
Hotel Sales Focus brings together the best content for hotel sales and marketing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Bookboost, the industry-leading hospitality CRM platform, and HotelTechReport, the world’s foremost research and online community for hotel professionals, have teamed up to launch the Ultimate Buyer’s Guide to Hotel CRM & Email Marketing Software 2025.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Skift Take: As demand for luxury short-term vacation rentals rises in India, The Leela is seemingly seeking to leverage its established presence in the luxury hospitality space to capture more share of this market.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Hotels in cities across the UK are experiencing a significant boost in bookings and average daily rates (ADR) as Kylie Minogue’s 2025 Tension tour approaches, according to new data from SiteMinder, the world’s leading hotel distribution and revenue platform.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Skift Take: It may just be speculation, but if it were to go through, it would be one of the biggest shakeups the travel industry has seen in years.
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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 21, 2024
Organized by the Fundació Mallorca Turisme (Consell de Mallorca) with the support of UN Tourism, the 2024 meeting of the Network (INSTO) was held alongside the III Sustainable Destinations Summit. Welcoming more than 100 participants, the events featured thought leaders, academics, government officials, and development practitioners to address key issues surrounding the advancement of sustainable tourism worldwide.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Skift Take: In a bid to tackle the challenges posed by an influx of tourists in 2023, Lanzarote is redefining its tourism strategy to prioritize sustainability. Turismo Lanzarote CEO Héctor Fernández Manchado shares his insights on the island’s initiatives to balance growth with environmental protection and future opportunities for responsible tourism.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Auberge Resorts Collection, the award-winning portfolio of one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts, and residences, has been appointed by Transwestern Development Company to manage The Birdsall, Auberge Resorts Collection, set to open in 2027 in Houston’s newest River Oaks enclave, The RO. Inspired by the natural beauty and architectural heritage of River Oaks and reflecting the genuine nature of its community, the 105-room boutique hotel, 44 world-class private residences, and private members’ clu
Lodging
OCTOBER 21, 2024
AMSTERDAM—Mews has entered into an agreement with BWH Hotels to be a certified PMS provider. Mews features can streamline property management from guest check-in to backend operations. With the software, BWH properties can integrate with existing systems. This efficiency improves guest experiences and resource management, aligning with BWH’s goal of providing value to their hoteliers and guests. “The collaboration with Mews aligns with BWH’s dedication to delivering exceptional
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 21, 2024
Building on its strong growth, independent hotel management company Trilogy Hotels, has set its sights on the Darwin market, announcing today a significant partnership with the notable local family-run DCOH Group. This important deal will see Trilogy take charge of 417 rooms across three hotels, including Novotel Darwin CBD, Frontier Hotel Darwin and Smith Hotel Darwin.
Lodging
OCTOBER 21, 2024
In today’s commercial real estate landscape, buyers and sellers are at odds in terms of their price points and expectations. Many sellers are reluctant to sell because they are in a loan that was locked in at a lower rate prior to rate increases, so they want to stay in their loans and continue to do business as usual. On the flip side, we’re seeing a lot of cash-rich buyers who are patiently sitting on […] The post Routes to ROI: Financial Considerations Behind New Build and Conversion Op
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 21, 2024
American outbound travel was much stronger than anticipated across European markets this year, in part due to mega events such as the Summer Olympics and Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. With the summer months past us, conversations are now swirling around how the U.S. presidential election will impact tourism outside of North America.
Lodging
OCTOBER 21, 2024
ORLANDO, Florida—Loews Hotels & Co, co-owner and operator of the hotel portfolio at Universal Orlando Resort, announced the opening date of the company’s third hotel coming to Universal Epic Universe next year. Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel will start taking reservations on October 22 for bookings beginning May 22, 2025. The company is in the midst of growth as it prepares to open Universal Stella Nova Resort and Universal Terra Luna Resort in […] The post Loews Plans Thi
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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 21, 2024
A new report published today highlights 40 mechanisms that could enable policymakers, Destination Management Organisations (DMOs), National Tourism Organisations (NTOs) and others to better distribute tourism’s benefits across local communities.
Lodging
OCTOBER 21, 2024
WASHINGTON—The U.S. hotel industry reported mixed performance results from the previous month, according to September 2024 data from CoStar. U.S. Hotel PerformanceSeptember 2024 Percentage change from September 202):Occupancy: 64.6 percent (down 2.5 percent)ADR: $162.63 (up 1.2 percent)RevPAR: $105.04 (down 1.3 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, New York City experienced the highest occupancy level (down 0.8 percent to 87.0 percent), driven by the United Nations General Assembly, Fashion Week, a
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The U.S. hotel industry reported mixed performance results from the previous month, according to September 2024 data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Skift Take: As Saudi Arabia sets out to diversify its economy, Chinese tourists are becoming a critical part of its plan. With record-breaking numbers expected in 2025, the kingdom hopes Chinese travelers will accelerate its Vision 2030 goals.
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 21, 2024
2024 has been a turbulent year thus far as we have witnessed dramatic national and global events that may very well alter the course of history.
eHotelier
OCTOBER 21, 2024
As the Halloween season approaches, it's time to conjure up some creative strategies to elevate your food and beverage sales! Halloween offers a unique opportunity to engage guests with festive flavors and spooky fun, transforming your venue into a haunted haven.
Hotel Designs
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Hotel Designs Skopos Studio – opening the doors to new designs Skopos Studio – opening the doors to new designs Skopos is embracing Autumn and Winter 2024 by opening its library of designs to specifiers to support and strengthens its printed fabric offer… With over 50 years’ experience, Skopos has built up a wealth of design experience , bringing template designs into hospitality, cruise, office, healthcare and student spaces.
Hotel News Resource
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Hotels in cities across the UK are experiencing a significant boost in bookings and average daily rates (ADR) as Kylie Minogue’s 2025 Tension tour approaches, according to new data from SiteMinder
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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.
eHotelier
OCTOBER 21, 2024
There are extra steps hoteliers can take to maximize holiday bookings and make sure their marketing efforts hit the right notes.
gcommerce
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The allure of haunted hotels is undeniable. From eerie ghost sightings to tales of restless spirits, a haunted reputation can draw in curious guests looking for a unique thrill. But should you embrace the supernatural and promote your hotel as haunted year-round? While many historic properties, such as the Stanley Hotel (famously linked to The Shining ), have thrived by embracing their haunted histories, it’s not a decision to take lightly.
eHotelier
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, has entered into an agreement with BWH Hotels (BWH) to be a certified PMS provider. With Mews, BWH Hotels gains access to one of the most innovative hospitality technologies that boosts operational efficiencies and guest satisfaction.
Webrezpro
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Enjoy sport shooting? Check out OK Corral Gun Club. Located in Okeechobee, Florida, this club has clay shooting courses, static ranges, and a competition park along with a variety of accommodation options. You can rent a cabin or book a house for a larger group.
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