Lodging

JANUARY 15, 2024

WASHINGTON—American Hotel & Lodging Association President and CEO Chip Rogers released a statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a Congressional Review Act resolution to overturn the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) joint-employer regulation. “Today’s House vote is a victory for common sense. Neither companies nor their employees want this job-killing regulation, which will destroy the franchise model that supports millions of small business jobs,” said Rogers.

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

Skift Take: TUI Musement's latest partnership expansion in the UK points to a shake-up in the business-to-business landscape of the experiences sector.

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Lodging

JANUARY 15, 2024

ATLANTA—Hilton announced the opening of the 976-room Signia by Hilton Atlanta, marking the first new build and Georgia hotel for the Signia by Hilton brand. Inclusive of the property’s debut, Atlanta represents Hilton’s largest market globally by number of hotels with a portfolio of 136 hotels across 13 brands. In Atlanta, Hilton also has a pipeline of more than 40 hotels in various stages of design and construction.

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

Skift Take: Klook's partnership with Krungsri signals its first step in growing its Pan-Asian travel marketplace footprint since its funding raise at the end of last year.

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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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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 15, 2024

BluHost is entering 2024 with a new enterprise accounting solution backing its portfolio of select service and ultra-luxury hotels and a mix of fine dining to casual restaurants. José M. Suárez, president and CEO of the Puerto Rico based hospitality management company, selected PVNG by Aptech because of past positive experiences with the company.

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

Skift Take: 2023 taught short-term rental managers a lesson in pricing around big events – 2024 will be the year to apply those lessons.

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

Skift Take: By building a host network in less-explored regions, Airbnb would be contributing to responsible tourism development, and also diversify its offerings in India — a priority market for the company.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 15, 2024

iVvy, the leading cloud-based venue management software, has released Billing Automation and the iVvy Pay payment platform powered by Payrix to clients in Australia, New Zealand, and the USA.

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Lodging

JANUARY 15, 2024

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina—Matt McClelland has joined OTO Development as chief operating officer. He replaces former COO David Ward, who retired on Dec. 31, 2023, after 18 years with the company. OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, owns and/or operatesapproximately 65 select-service and lifestyle hotels across the country, many with restaurant concepts.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 15, 2024

A-1 Hospitality Group, a family owned and operated hotel management and development company based in Kennewick, Washington today announced that it has been awarded new management contracts on the Hampton Inn by Hilton Seattle Airport and the La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Seattle Sea-Tac Airport. Both properties are owned by Airport Investment Company, Inc. of Seattle, Washington.

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Lodging

JANUARY 15, 2024

HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee, and MILWAUKEE—The Baird/STR Hotel Stock Index jumped 10.5 percent in December to a level of 6,760. For 2023, the stock index was up 38.4 percent. “Hotel stocks—like the broader market—finished 2023 on a high note as the ‘soft landing’ narrative and lower interest rate outlook continued to boost investor sentiment and valuation multiples,” said Michael Bellisario, senior hotel research analyst and director at Baird.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 15, 2024

Asia-Pacific’s foremost hospitality management group, Cross Hotels & Resorts, renowned for its array of stylish properties spanning boutique retreats to opulent resorts, proudly announces the signing of a momentous double agreement with PT Sunset Studio One, a subsidiary of PT Bhuwanatala Indah Permai Tbk (BIP Group), to launch the chic Cross Vibe brand in Indonesia.

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Lodging

JANUARY 15, 2024

LONDON—Starwood Capital Group announced that a controlled affiliate acquired a portfolio of 10 hotels from Edwardian Group for an undisclosed sum via an off-market transaction. The portfolio comprises 10 hotels with 2,053 rooms. Edwardian Group will continue to own and operate The Londoner and its two Radisson Collection hotels—The May Fair and The Edwardian Manchester—following the closing of the transaction.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 15, 2024

Jersey Banks, an artist turned hospitality entrepreneur, has been a game-changer in the boutique hotel industry. Her unique journey from the world of art to the realm of boutique hotels is a story of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. Her approach to hospitality is not just about providing a place to stay; it’s about creating an experience, an ethos that’s deeply rooted in her artistic background.

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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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Skift Blog

JANUARY 15, 2024

Skift Take: Don't get too excited. Today's Thomas Cook, operated by Fosun, is a shell of its former self.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 15, 2024

Katanox, the travel accommodation distribution and fintech platform, announces a partnership with Guestline, a market leader in cloud-based hospitality technology.

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Refine

JANUARY 15, 2024

A hotel’s commercial team—revenue management, sales, and marketing—is critically important to the financial health of a property. When working harmoniously, these functions combine to ensure a property is filled with high-value guests while minimizing acquisition costs as much as possible. However, “harmonious” is an unlikely descriptor for many hotel commercial teams. 3 Ways to Build The post How to Build an Effective Commercial Hotel Organization in 2024 appeared first on Revfine.com.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 15, 2024

Three of Australia’s top hospitality innovators have launched a new venture poised to advance the hotel industry in Australia and New Zealand. Scott Boyes, Tony Ryan and Grant Alchin are combining their hospitality experience to deliver hotel owners and hotel brands an alternative way to run their business, where all parties are playing to their strengths.

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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.

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Hotel Designs

JANUARY 15, 2024

Hotel Designs Sneak peek: inside the Tower Suite Collection at The Boca Raton Sneak peek: inside the Tower Suite Collection at The Boca Raton The Boca Raton, South Florida’s iconic resort and private club, introduces the Tower Suite Collection, comprising of 11 expansive signature suites designed by interior design firm Rockwell Group… Guests of the Tower Suite Collection in The Boca Raton are promised an added layer of access that unlocks intimate experiences, delicious offerings and tail

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 15, 2024

The U.S. saw healthy RevPAR growth (+6.4%) in the week ending 6 January 2024 following a decline of 10.1% in the prior week due to the shift of New Year’s Eve (NYE). Over the past four weeks, U.S. RevPAR was essentially unchanged compared to the same four weeks last year with average daily rate (ADR) increasing 1.4%, nearly offsetting an occupancy decline of 0.9 percentage points (ppts).

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Hotel Designs

JANUARY 15, 2024

Hotel Designs Newmor releases its 2024 trends forecast Newmor releases its 2024 trends forecast Here are six trends that the expert design team at Newmor Wallcoverings have identified for 2024… Newmor Wallcoverings has unveiled its much-anticipated 2024 trends forecast. In this article, we explore each of the six captivating themes, from the timeless sophistication of Grand Traditions to the unexplored allure of Uncharted Waters, the eco-conscious Green Fingers, the glorious fusion of Suga

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 15, 2024

Avani Hotels & Resorts, the upscale lifestyle brand of Minor Hotels, expands further in Europe with the opening of Avani Frankfurt City Hotel, marking the brand’s debut in Germany. Located in Frankfurt’s central business district, the rebranded hotel offers a balance between design and function, creating a vibrant atmosphere that reflects the city’s renowned electronic music scene.

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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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Hotel News Resource

JANUARY 15, 2024

The U.S. ranked 17th out of 18 countries analyzed, stemming from decades of underinvestment and a lack of focus and coordination from the federal government.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 15, 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts, Pelligra Group and ONE7 are excited to announce the elevated positioning of their upcoming hotel in Adelaide which is slated to open its doors in 2024.

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Webrezpro

JANUARY 15, 2024

Need to get away from the gray, mucky winter? Book a stay at Vida Cayman. Located on the pristine coast of Grand Cayman Island, this luxurious boutique hotel has in-room spa treatments and private chefs. You can scuba, sunbathe, and come back with a tan.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 15, 2024

As the New Year unfolds, it’s the perfect time to embrace healthy habits —especially when it comes to integrating those habits into your work routine. I brought this topic of discussion to the HSMAI Sales Advisory Board to hear what these leaders and their companies are doing to thrive and flourish in their personal and professional lives in 2024.

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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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Hotel News Resource

JANUARY 15, 2024

Article - London Hotel Performance Jumped During Holiday Season - Helped by the holiday travel season, London hotels posted significant performance levels, according to preliminary data from CoStar.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 15, 2024

To help hotel developers and investors with their due-diligence process, CBRE Hotels Research collected more than 20 years, and analyzed ten years, worth of hotel key performance indicators (KPIs) disclosed in the SEC filings of six large public companies: Choice, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Marriott and Wyndham. Combined, these companies had more than three million rooms or approximately 60% of total U.S. hotel supply at year-end 2022.

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Hotel News Resource

JANUARY 15, 2024

Originally announced as a 130-room Holiday Inn & Suites, the Mawson Lakes property in Adelaide has undergone a transformation during the development phase and is now positioned in the upscale space, with higher than anticipated demand coming from corporate, leisure, and conference and event customers.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 15, 2024

The latest research into hospitality sector leaders’ views on Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) issues highlights multiple concerns around the implementation of ESG measures, as well as regional differences in priorities. Over 250 hospitality leaders across the world shared their thoughts on ESG issues as part of a major study conducted by King’s Business School and the Energy and Environment Alliance.

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