Skift Blog
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Skift Take: Germany aspires to set the standard for AI's future in destination marketing. However, we wonder whether Germany's new AI influencer can actually build an audience and earn their trust. Those tasks are challenging even for humans.
Lodging
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Having long ago carved its niche within the South Carolina region with a number of full-service properties, Brittain Resorts & Hotels is expanding its management footprint with its sights set on further growth. The Myrtle Beach, South Carolina-based management firm—which was launched in 1943—recently partnered with Provident Hotels & Resorts to third-party manage its portfolio of eight hotels and resorts located throughout Florida.
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Skift Blog
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Skift Take: Large scale acquisitions between consumer travel brands are rare these days, but now there are rumblings of one between Uber and Expedia. Could it work out? We're skeptical.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 17, 2024
A new wave of innovation in the travel industry is on the horizon, driven by advancements in generative AI. Research from Accenture reveals that nearly all travelers (97%) are looking for a comprehensive, all-in-one platform—a "super app"—that can streamline their travel experience. This demand stems from a growing frustration with current trip-planning tools, where users are often required to make separate bookings for flights, accommodations, and activities, creating a fragmented process.
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 17, 2024
Skift Take: The Aria Suite is arguably the year’s most anticipated new business class product. Those hoping for pushing-the-envelope innovation may be disappointed, but this solid product hits all the right notes.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons and Blue Iris Investments S.A, (’Blue Iris’), an investment vehicle of AGC Equity Partners (’AGC’), a global alternative asset investment firm, announce plans for a brand new beachside resort that will welcome its first guests in summer 2025.
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Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Dusit Hotels and Resorts, under Dusit International—one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies—announces its return to India with the anticipated soft opening of dusitD2 Fagu. This luxurious retreat, set amidst the serene mountains of Fagu, near Shimla, is scheduled to open its doors in December 2024, offering an exceptional blend of Thai hospitality and local charm.
Lodging
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Special Search International announced Jim Coffey has been promoted to senior vice president. Coffey will assume the expanded role within the firm’s digital strategy, which will include an updated CRM platform and the launch of the firm’s new website. Hapi announced the appointment of Jeff Bzdawka as president. Bzdawka most recently served as CEO of Knowland.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Six Senses has signed hotel management agreements with Gruppo Statuto as part of an exciting new chapter in its Italian story. Six Senses Milan and Six Senses Lake Como will follow the debut opening of Six Senses Rome in 2023 in the restored Palazzo Salviati Cesi Mellini and the announcement of the upcoming Six Senses Antognolla in Umbria.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Skift Take: Careful planning is required to balance a surge in heritage tourism with the delicate responsibility of protecting the historic sites that hold so much appeal. At this year’s Skift Global Forum, Melanie de Souza of the Royal Commission for AlUla discussed the region’s blueprint for sustainable heritage travel in the modern age.
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
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Six Senses has signed hotel management agreements with Gruppo Statuto as part of an exciting new chapter in its Italian story. Six Senses Milan and Six Senses Lake Como will follow the debut opening of Six Senses Rome in 2023 in the restored Palazzo Salviati Cesi Mellini and the announcement of the upcoming Six Senses Antognolla in Umbria. These two latest Italian signings also establish Gruppo Statuto as the leading Italian real estate group with a portfolio of international hotels, having acqu
Anthony Cole Training
OCTOBER 17, 2024
According to HubSpot, companies with well-optimized sales pipelines reported a 28% higher revenue growth rate compared to those with poorly managed pipelines. So why is it that many sales leaders default to coaching the deal at hand and do not consistently have sales pipeline management sessions with their people? These sessions should begin with a broader view of the opportunities each salesperson has in their pipeline, with a focus on several key metrics so that managers can compare and track
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Palm Beach is set to welcome its first new hotel in four years with the highly anticipated grand opening of Palm House this January, marking the debut U.S. property for London-based L+R Hotels’ prestigious Iconic Luxury Hotels collection. Designed as a modern retreat that marries Palm Beach’s enduring allure with contemporary luxury, Palm House offers a fresh take on relaxed exclusivity, blending classic charm with a playful wonderland-esque design.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Skift Take: Microtel by Wyndham will accelerate Wyndham's portfolio growth in India. It is also key to grabbing a share in the emerging markets in India.
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 17, 2024
The legendary Regent brand returns to the shores of the United States with the opening of Regent Santa Monica Beach. This elegant beachfront resort cements the reimagined Regent brand and the beauty of contrast by c ombining the glamour of Los Angeles with the splendor of the coast.Regent Santa Monica Beach, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, reintroduces the legendary Regent name to Los Angeles and becomes the brand’s first flagship property within the Americas.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Skift Take: Jordan had a good summer for tourism, but that didn't last long.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 17, 2024
As the old saying goes: "Don’t take life too seriously. you’ll never get out alive." If Hotel West & Main had a mantra, this surely would be it! Energized by the spirit of a simpler time, this boutique property exudes a sophisticated yet eclectic style, mixed in with some wit and humor to remind guests of that very mantra. LET BYGONES BE BYGONES Hotel West & Main revives the concept of a social club of a bygone era to present day and invites people from all walks of life to come together.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Skift Take: Skift Aviation Forum on November 12 in Dallas will feature key discussions on the future of aviation, including labor rights, the evolution of the low-cost carrier model, and industry-wide challenges like sustainability and technology.
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.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 17, 2024
This holiday season, Hilton and Universal Pictures invite travelers, fans and movie lovers alike to experience the magic of Oz with a spectacular, spellbinding suite at New York Hilton Midtown, where they can ’Stay Like’ Wicked in celebration of the upcoming film’s release. With Universal Pictures’ new cinematic event arriving in theaters on Nov. 22, 2024, guests can enter the world of Wicked with a stay crafted to bring the magic of the film to life.
Lodging
OCTOBER 17, 2024
LONDON—Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has signed a development agreement with NILE Hospitality LLP to introduce its Microtel by Wyndham brand to India, marking the eighth Wyndham brand to debut in the country. This alliance enables Wyndham to leverage a regional third-party developer and operator to bring its brand to India. With Wyndham’s global presence and NILE’s expertise across India, the company anticipates opening 40 Microtel hotels by 2031, all of which will be direct franchisees […]
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 17, 2024
In a major step towards its mission to create a better world for travel, the Hilton Global Foundation announced today a record $5.3 million commitment towards 16 nonprofit organizations working to combat poverty, foster career development opportunities and protect the destinations where we live, work, and travel.
Lodging
OCTOBER 17, 2024
BELLEVUE, Washington—Staypineapple announced a collaboration with Procure Impact. This partnership grows Staypineapple’s commitment to uplifting communities and advancing the hospitality industry and guests’ experiences through intentional sourcing. The Procure Impact marketplace has thousands of products made in the United States across hospitality categories, including grab-and-go snacks, food and beverage, bath and spa products, retail, furniture, art, VIP amenities, and more.
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 17, 2024
The unveiling of the first fly-through video of the Starlab space station by Hilton, Voyager Space, and Starlab Space marks a historic moment in both space exploration and hospitality. This significant event took place at the 75th International Astronautical Congress in Milan, Italy, offering attendees an unprecedented glimpse inside the innovative space station currently in design.
Lodging
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Catering to both short-term and extended-stay travelers, the dual-branded, 148-key Fairfield Inn & Suites and TownePlace Suites Hotels in Tempe, Arizona, debuted in March. Managed by Aqua-Aston Hospitality, the properties feature the Old West-themed Way Station restaurant and bar, offering signature dishes including the Cowboy Burger and Way Station Nachos.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 17, 2024
HALL Park Hotel announced it opened its doors today, bringing the first Marriott Autograph Collection Hotel to Frisco, Texas. Overlooking Kaleidoscope Park, Frisco’s new six-acre, highly programmed greenspace, the hotel features world-class art, elevated dining, and premium accommodations and event spaces. The property is owned by Dallas-based HALL Group and operated by Coury Hospitality.
Hotel Management
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Social media, television shows and movies are set to have an even greater influence on travellers’ trip choices in 2025, according to the latest data from global travel technology company Expedia Group. The group’s data-driven travel outlook for the year ahead, Unpack ’25, released on Thursday, shows that two-thirds of travellers are influenced by movies, streaming services and TV shows, such as “Emily in Paris” and “White Lotus”, representing a 16% increase from last year.
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.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 17, 2024
In the ’90s, when I first started in hospitality, Property Management Systems were basically just glorified spreadsheets. They did the bare minimum: room assignments, housekeeping orders, and guest billing. That was about as high-tech as it got. Fast forward to today, and these systems have evolved into something much bigger: they’re the central nervous system of the hotel, where all your technology should connect seamlessly.
Hotel Management
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Hotel investments in Asia Pacific are set to total $12.2 billion for the full year 2024 as a result of an influx of investment activity, a more favourable interest rate environment and supportive macro and microeconomic developments. JLL reports that full year Asia Pacific hotel investment volumes in 2024 are anticipated to grow by 4.3% on 2023, which totalled $11.7 billion.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Google Flights and Google Hotels have dominated travel-related Google search terms in recent years, which has been seen as a threat by many travel operators.
Hotel Management
OCTOBER 17, 2024
C onrad Centennial Singapore has been firmly one of the Lion city’s top business and leisure hotels for over a decade thanks to its location, stylish rooms and suites, dining, club lounge, pool and fantastic service. James Wilkinson checks-in and catches up with Conrad Centennial Singapore General Manager, Mike Williamson , to find out more. Mike, Conrad Centennial Singapore is popular on so many levels, from the location to the club lounge, pools, design, rooms, and food and beverage on offer.
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