Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Skift Take: This week’s Skift Aviation Forum was full of intriguing discussions about the current state of the global airline industry and where it’s headed.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Skift Research came with its much anticipated Hotel Distribution Outlook 2024. In this report, based on the wishes of both branded and independent hoteliers surveyed, Skift Research predicts that by 2030, direct digital channels will have overtaken the OTAs as the dominant distribution channel for hoteliers: $409 billion of hotel gross bookings are expected to come from direct digital channels, compared to just $333 billion from OTAs.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Skift Take: Viceroy, a collection of hotels and resorts, has rebranded. It now promises to curate luxury experiences that will be consistently top-tier and locally immersive, from Portuguese beekeeping to glassblowing in Los Cabos.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Design Hotels, the community-driven portfolio of nearly 300 independent hotels, today announced its second annual Further Forecast trend report, which explores travelers’ growing desire to build deeper connections, and how this is shaping their expectations of experiences—and in turn, the future of travel.

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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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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Skift Take: Oberoi’s expansion plans don't seem random as it targets booming tourism hubs like Saudi Arabia and Egypt that attract luxury travelers.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Tharaldson Hospitality Management proudly announces the grand opening of their 88th hotel, the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Porter Ranch Los Angeles. This milestone marks another significant achievement in THM’s continued expansion and commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

As the calendar continues to move ahead, I find it a positive reminder for me to reflect on those who have positively influenced me over the years.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Skift Take: As Yatra looks at ways to workaround competition in its consumer business, the company is continuing to scale its corporate travel segment to drive profitability.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Condé Nast Traveller, the global authority on high-end travel, has announced the Best Places to Go globally in 2025. The Best Places to Go lists are curated through nominations by expert contributors, highlighting the up and coming places to visit.

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Lodging

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

WASHINGTON—Fifty-two percent of U.S. travelers are planning overnight trips for leisure in the next four months, and hotels remain the top lodging choice for both leisure (45 percent) and business travelers (59 percent), according to a new survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and conducted by Morning Consult. Sixty-six percent of U.S. travelers are more likely (25 percent ) or equally as likely (41 percent ) to stay in a hotel […] The post AHLA: Hotels

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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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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

On the surface, this year’s holiday travel season looks a lot like 2023. Our 2024 Deloitte holiday travel survey found that just under half of Americans plan to travel between Thanksgiving and mid-January, with 19% visiting friends and relatives only, and 30% planning to stay in paid lodging.

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Lodging

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

NEW YORK, New York—Arlo Hotels announced the appointment of Jimmy Suh as the company president, effective immediately. Suh steps into this position with over 20 years of leadership experience in the hospitality industry. His career has been marked by executive roles at lifestyle hotel brands, including Kimpton, Loews, and The Standard hotels, where he formed brand marketing, revenue, and guest experience strategies.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Le Petit Pali, the newest addition to Avi Brosh’s Palisociety portfolio, has expanded its bespoke footprint with the debut of its third signature hotel, Le Petit Pali Brentwood, a reimagination of the former Brentwood Inn (née Brentwood Motor Hotel in 1947), a storied motor lodge and well-recognized westside property in Los Angeles.

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Lodging

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Hotel Investor Apps (HIA) announced it entered a strategic partnership with Tascoli. Together, they will bring HIA’s advanced ERP solution to hotel owners and managers in the U.K. market. Through this partnership, HIA and Tascoli aim to give hotel ownership and management companies across the United Kingdom an ERP solution designed to address the challenges and requirements of hospitality financial management.

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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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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Brick Hospitality, one of San Diego’s fastest-growing hotel management companies, adds another hotel to its portfolio with the Hampton Inn San Marcos. This latest addition marks a significant step in Brick Hospitality’s continued expansion within Southern California and reinforces the company’s commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and strong returns for property owners.

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Lodging

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida—The 79-room Fairfield Inn and Suites Bay City Texas has joined Dimension Hospitality‘s portfolio of managed hotels. The hotel has a heated outdoor pool, complimentary breakfast and WiFi, and a lobby space for gathering with friends and associates. “The hotel’s owner is a new Marriott franchise, who wanted a company with expertise managing Marriott branded hotels, and Fairfield Inn and Suites in particular,” said Joe Viglietta, chief operating officer, Dimension Hos

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Ever since I got the news of the passing of Bob Gilbert, HSMAI’s President and CEO for 30 years, I have found both comfort and inspiration in the tributes that others have shared on social media, LinkedIn, and the tribute wall set up in his honor. I have loved reading about all he accomplished in his career, first on the hotel management side, then by rescuing HSMAI and leading it to its enormous successes.

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eHotelier

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

When sustainability becomes embedded in the culture of an organization, extraordinary behaviors follow.

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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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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Viceroy is excited to announce the first phase of a transformative global brand relaunch, debuting on 13 November 2024. From the iconic shores of Santa Monica and the island paradise of Saint Lucia, to the rugged beauty of Los Cabos, the urban sophistication of Chicago, and the majestic slopes of Snowmass, each Viceroy destination offers an unforgettable experience and marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in luxury travel.

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Are Morch

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

(Original article: [Hotel Marketing: TikTok Isn’t Just for Dance Challenges]([link] The original article by my friends at Smart Pineapple makes a great point: TikTok isn’t just for teens and viral dances. It’s a powerful marketing tool for hotels, offering a unique opportunity to connect with a massive and engaged audience. But let’s dive deeper and […] The post Beyond Dance Crazes: How Hotels Can Rock TikTok Marketing appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Transforma

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Leading global real estate company Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd., and Mitsui Fudosan Resort Management Co., Ltd. will open HOTEL THE MITSUI HAKONE in Hakone, Japan (Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture) in 2026. The new, 126-room property will be located in Hakone’s premier hot spring resort area on more than 33 acres within the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.

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Hospitality Tech

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

As the hospitality industry meets soaring demand, the key to success lies in winning over customers at every step of their journey—from smooth bookings and seamless on-property experiences to building lifetime loyalty.

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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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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Hoteliers are starting to realise that room rates alone can’t drive the profits they need. As many reach a ceiling when it comes to average daily rates (ADR), there’s a question mark hanging over how to boost the bottom line. It has to come from other revenue streams, but many are struggling to make this work. Here’s a closer look at where the opportunities lie.

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eHotelier

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

With an extensive background in luxury hospitality, both in Brazil and internationally, Patricia Costa returns to the Accor Group as the newly appointed Sales and Marketing Director for the Luxe RJ Cluster.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

ONYX Hospitality Group, a leading management company for hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, and luxury residences in Southeast Asia, has signed an agreement to manage Amari The Tide Bangsaen. This property, which is a significant transformation of The Tide Resort, and has been reimagined as Amari The Tide Bangsaen, is set to reveal its new look in the second quarter of 2025.

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eHotelier

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Making its grand entrance on the palm-fringed, sugar-soft sands of Costa Mujeres, SLS’s first ever all-inclusive wonderland is bringing something fresh and fabulous to the Yucatán Peninsula with its enviable blend of extravagant style, culinary artistry and electric entertainment.

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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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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Accor, a global leader in hospitality, is accelerating the Group’s growth in Asia securing 27 hotel signings and 8,117 keys year-to-date. The expansion encompasses twelve brands throughout eight countries, from India to South Korea and Japan.

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Amadeus Hospitality

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The 3Q 2024 Hospitality Group and Business Performance Index indicates meetings continue to provide growth opportunities for hotels of all sizes AUSTIN, Texas— Nov. 13, 2024 — Cendyn’s Sales Intelligence platform, previously known as Knowland, and Amadeus , a leading travel intelligence and technology provider for the travel industry, today present the metrics from the companies’ Hospitality Group and Business Performance Index (the “ Index ”).

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) and Artisan Hospitality, a joint venture led by a subsidiary of Singapore’s Oxley Holdings, are proud to announce the planned opening of The Langham, Kuala Lumpur in 2027. Part of the Oxley Towers KLCC complex, a premium property development situated in the prestigious Golden Triangle neighbourhood of the Malaysian capital’s central business district, the hotel will occupy the upper half of a lustrous new structure that boasts stunning cityscape views and seamless

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Lodging

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

NEW YORK—Viceroy announced the first phase of a transformative global brand relaunch, which aims to position the company as an authority in travel committed to delivering guest experiences. In the coming months, Viceroy will have innovations across food, beverage, and wellness offerings. The core of Viceroy’s brand evolution is a focus on storytelling.

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