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Flying Taxi Startup Lilium Burned Through $1 Billion. Now It’s Facing Bankruptcy

Skift Blog

Skift Take: There are several startups worldwide developing flyings taxis, but it's a capital-intensive venture. Lilium isn't the first to face empty coffers.

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Easing the Load: Insights From Miele Into Modern Washer Technology 

Lodging

The laundry room is a major hub of housekeeping operations, and highly efficient washers and dryers can save labor time and costs, while supporting sustainability initiatives. Founded in Germany in 1899, Miele, Inc. is one of the world’s most venerable manufacturers of commercial laundry equipment, with 125 years of experience in the European market and about 41 years in the U.S. market through Princeton, New Jersey-based Miele USA.

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Venice to Charge Entry Fees More Often: “The Experiment Worked”

Skift Blog

Skift Take: After dipping their toes in the waters of tourist management, Venice's officials are now diving in headfirst with entry fees on 54 days next year. Want to do a quick Instagram tour of St. Mark's Square? That'll be €5, grazie mille.

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Personal Branding for Sales Success

Anthony Cole Training

Companies develop a brand, why not salespeople? It is worthy of your time to think about what you do differently and better than your competition. What do you bring to the table, and how do you solve problems for your existing clients? If you cannot pin that down, it is critical that you focus and develop your personal brand. Think about a significant purchase you made recently and the process you went through as a buyer.

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Don't Let AI Pass You By: The New Era of Personalized Sales Coaching & Development

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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Premium Has a Moment While Airlines Quiet Quit China – Skift Travel Podcast

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Airlines are increasingly placing a heavy emphasis on premium products, and we discuss why in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast — as well as why some carriers are quietly withdrawing from China.

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Talking Hotel Cap Rates

Hospitality Net

This month, I am using an article authored by Erich Baum, Senior Vice President at HVS. Working at HVS for over 30 years, Erich has performed appraisal and consulting assignments in 47 of the 50 states, as well as Mexico and the Caribbean. Because of his range of experience, Erich focuses on the most complex jobs, including litigation-related assignments and atypical consulting work.

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New 130-Key Hyatt Centric Opens in the Dominican Republic

Hospitality Net

Hyatt announced today the opening of Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo, the first Hyatt Centric branded hotel in the Caribbean. Located within the stylish Ensanche Piantini neighborhood, this new lifestyle property welcomes savvy business and leisure travelers to explore the historical and modern sites in the Dominican Republic’s capital, from high-end shopping to upscale dining and entertainment, as well as the UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized Colonial Zone, renowned for its 16th-century archite

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IndiGo Posts Loss But Sticks to Global Growth Plan

Skift Blog

Skift Take: IndiGo reported its first quarterly loss in two years. But coming growth in India's aviation sector should help it get past that.

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2024 GBTA WINiT Summit and Gala Illuminates Women Professionals in the Business Travel Industry, Unveils New WINiT Path to Parity Initiative to Reach 50/50 Gender Equality by 2035

Hospitality Net

Career development and advancement for women in the global business travel industry was at the forefront as GBTA WINiT celebrated a decade of commitment to helping women move forward in their careers yesterday at its annual Summit, Awards Ceremony and Gala held at the TWA Hotel at JFK Airport in New York City.

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Hawaii Governor: Fewer Short-Term Rentals, More Climate Resilience and Sports Tourism

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Governor Josh Green sat down with Skift about his vision for Hawaii and Maui's future.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

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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Hyatt Regency Huangshan Hengjiangwan Celebrates Its Opening

Hospitality Net

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Huangshan Hengjiangwan, a modern getaway set amidst the beautiful Huangshan city in China. Nestled along the serene banks of the Hengjiang Wetland Park, this hotel offers an idyllic retreat for travelers seeking to explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Huangshan and to immerse themselves in the rich cultural heritage of Huizhou’s mountains, rivers and valleys.

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Accor Reports Q3 2024 Results

Lodging

Accor reported Q3 2024 results. While RevPAR growth is normalizing, the group continues to benefit from its diversification in terms of geography and segment. The group’s two divisions—Premium, Midscale, and Economy (PM&E) and Luxury & Lifestyle (L&L)—both posted good performances. During the third quarter of 2024, Accor opened 47 hotels, representing 8,000 rooms, i.e. net unit growth of 3.2 percent over the last 12 months.

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BWH Hotels Hosts 3,000 Attendees At Accelerate Conference Showcasing Global Strategy And Momentum For The Future

Hospitality Net

BWH Hotels, the leading hospitality enterprise comprised of three hotel companies including WorldHotels™, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts, and SureStay® Hotels, hosted its annual convention this week in Charlotte, North Carolina. With “Accelerate” as this year’s theme, nearly 3,000 attendees, including BWH Hotels’ hoteliers, operators, and partners from around the globe, came together to celebrate one another’s accomplishments and set the groundwork for a successful year ahead and beyond.

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CoStar: U.S. Hotel Industry Shows Positive Year-Over-Year Comparisons

Lodging

WASHINGTON—The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through October 19, 2024. U.S. Hotel PerformanceOctober 2024Percentage change from comparable week in 2023:Occupancy: 70.1 percent (up 1.6 percent)ADR: $169.85 (up 2.5 percent)RevPAR: $119.01 (up 4.2 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, Tampa saw the largest occupancy lift (up 23.6 percent to 83.7 percent), due to continued displacement demand from Hurricane Milton.

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Beyond the Basics: How to Develop and Retain a Top-Performing Sales Team

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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Raffles Hotels & Resorts Celebrates The Official Opening of Raffles at Galaxy Macau

Hospitality Net

From exceptional service to distinct design and unparalleled culinary experiences, the all-suite destination presents a world of beauty, wonder, and inspiration.

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BWH Hotels Hosts Annual Convention, Plans Groundwork for Years Ahead

Lodging

PHOENIX, Arizona—BWH Hotels, the enterprise comprised of three hotel companies including WorldHotels, Best Western Hotels & Resorts, and SureStay Hotels, hosted its annual convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. With “Accelerate” as this year’s theme, nearly 3,000 attendees, including BWH Hotels’ hoteliers, operators, and partners from around the globe, came together to celebrate accomplishments and set the groundwork for the year ahead and beyond.

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Thompson Hotels Presents A Taste of Thompson Chef Series

Hospitality Net

The Brand’s Culture Lives Here Platform Grows with a New Content and Dining Series that Offers Exclusive Access to World-Class Chefs Shaping Culinary Culture.

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AHLA Foundation Distributes Scholarship Funding to Hospitality Programs

Lodging

WASHINGTON—AHLA Foundation announced the distribution of nearly one million dollars in scholarship funding for students at hospitality programs around the country. The Foundation awarded approximately $944,000 to 369 students who will be attending 88 different colleges and universities. AHLA Foundation awards two types of scholarships: self-nominated, in which students apply directly to compete for one of eight scholarships regardless of where they attend school; and school-nominated, which requ

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

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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Exploring the Future of Property Management Systems: Learnings from Hotel Tech Report

Hospitality Net

Property management systems (PMSs) have been around since the 1970s. Fifty years on, those early pioneers bear little resemblance to today’s cutting-edge PMSs, and now the rate of innovation seems faster than ever.

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Northern Lights brings British artisan lighting to the U.S.

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Northern Lights brings British artisan lighting to the U.S. Northern Lights brings British artisan lighting to the U.S. Northern Lights, the British lighting manufacturer with a legacy of craftsmanship spanning over three decades, has officially announced its expansion into the United States. Here’s what we know… With a rich heritage rooted in British artistry and an impressive portfolio, Northern Lights is bringing its distinctive blend of passion, traditional craftsma

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Pendry Hotels & Resorts Announces Opening of Pendry Natirar

Hospitality Net

Reimagining One of America’s Great Estates Built in 1912, Pendry Natirar Opens in New Jersey’s Enchanting Countryside of Somerset County.

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Pendry Natirar Resort Opens in New Jersey's Somerset County

Hotel News Resource

Article - Pendry Natirar Resort Opens in New Jersey's Somerset County - Pendry Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Pendry Natirar, a resort located on a 500-acre estate in Somerset County, New Jersey.

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Diving into Diversity: Decoding the Foundations of Inclusion in Hospitality Talent Acquisition

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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Top 6 Environmental Management Concerns Hotels Should Consider

Hospitality Net

Sustainability is a growing problem in the hotel industry. The hospitality sector alone produces 1% of total global carbon emissions each year, with hotels consuming eight times more resources, like water, than their surrounding local communities.

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Corinthia debuts first North American property

Hotel Business

London-based Corinthia Hotels has made its debut in North America with the opening of The Surrey, A Corinthia Hotel in New York’s Upper East Side. The 16-story building is owned by Reuben Brothers and had interiors by Martin Brudnizki of MBDS , The Surrey has been completely transformed to encompass 70 guestrooms, 30 suites and 14 private residences.

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New regulations in the Swiss banking sector: Public Liquidity Backstop

Hospitality Net

On March 16, 2023, the Federal Council of Switzerland declared an emergency order introducing the Public Liquidity Backstop (PLB)1. In doing so, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) granted a CHF 100 billion loan to Credit Suisse (federal default guaranteed)2. In September of the same year, the Federal Council also presented its (provisional) draft bill concerning the PLB for banks of systemic importance3.

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Tips for Tackling Chargebacks in Hospitality

Hospitality Tech

Hospitality businesses need to adopt strategies that prevent chargebacks and protect their revenue.

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ABM Success Recipe: Mastering the Crawl, Walk, Run Approach

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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ITB Asia 2024 solidifies its position as the must-attend event for travel professionals in APAC

Hospitality Net

Asia’s leading travel trade show concluded with remarkable success, hosting over 45,000 business appointments, attracting more than 18,500 attendees from 85 countries, and featuring 1,950 exhibitors. Additionally, over 1,400 high-quality buyers contributed to a dynamic business and networking environment. 160 top speakers shaped the future of travel at the ITB Asia Conference.

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hihotels holds Southeast Regional Convention

Hotel Business

hihotels by Hospitality International , a recognized leader in franchising conversion and new-build hotels for economy lodging, recently held its Southeast Regional Convention in Spring, TX. The event, part of a series of regional gatherings, brought together franchisees from Texas and surrounding areas. “This was a great opportunity to learn about updates for our brands and interact with the hihotels team and fellow franchisees,” said Sunny Patel, owner, Scottish Inns, Crosby, TX.

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Amadeus & UN Tourism Report Reveals Continued Growth in Travel to the Americas

Hospitality Net

A new report released today by Amadeus in collaboration with UN Tourism reveals continued growth in demand for travel to destinations across the Americas, despite economic and geopolitical challenges.

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HB Roundtable: Balancing costs and quality of service

Hotel Business

How do hoteliers manage expenses without compromising quality and still ensuring guest satisfaction? Hear from George Jordan , president, Oxford Hotels & Resorts; Ben Campbell , CEO, Hospitality America; Justin Jabara , president, Meyer Jabara Hotels; Barbara Purvis , president, Essex Hotel Management; Ravi Patel , president, Hawkeye Hotels; Ryan Alpert , EVP, sales. commercial strategy, GF Hotels & Resorts; Kerry Ranson , partner/president of operations, Raines; Jagdish Patel , VP, sh

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A Buyer’s Guide to Future-Proofing Your Restaurant Tech Stack

The race to 100% digital is on. With the restaurant industry still in the early innings of its digital transformation, brands need an airtight strategy when it comes to building out their tech stack. Download the buyer’s guide to learn where to prioritize your efforts and get the most out of every investment.