Skift Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Skift Take: More than four years after it was first proposed, the final destination for this ultra long-haul transaction appears in sight. What follows next could prove very interesting indeed.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has introduced a new program to identify authorized providers of software products and services which use elements from the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry (USALI™), a guidance for standardized industry financial reporting and analysis. HFTP has recently released the USALI 12th Revised Edition, which has a focus on increased reporting transparency.
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Skift Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Skift Take: This big budget safety video from Qatar Airways is likely to reignite a long-running industry debate: What is the right balance between passenger engagement and clarity of messaging?
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 2, 2024
With the distributed nature of hospitality locations and franchises come various procurement challenges, such as differing requirements, delivery complexities, and communication hurdles.
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
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Skift Take: As direct competition from hotels and airlines in the consumer business increases, online travel companies in India are rapidly expanding their presence in the "more profitable" corporate travel segment.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Exceptional service and enriching experiences await at this prime beachfront setting, with world-class facilities and thoughtful design reflecting the area’s authentic local heritage
Hotel Sales Focus brings together the best content for hotel sales and marketing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Radisson Hotel Group proudly announces the opening of Crystals Beach Resort Belle Mare, a member of Radisson Individuals. Nestled along the stunning east coast of Mauritius, the resort enjoys a prime location on one of the island’s most pristine beaches. Offering breathtaking lagoon views, an array of exceptional amenities, and a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere, this new addition to the Group’s Indian Ocean portfolio promises to deliver unforgettable experiences for families, couples, and a
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Skift Take: Thailand thrives on tourism, and direct flights to the U.S. could be a game-changer. They’d attract more long-staying American travelers, boosting tourism revenues and giving a solid lift to Thailand’s tourism-reliant economy.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to welcome the exceptional to Madrid, with the debut of the first Radisson Collection property in Spain’s vibrant capital. This iconic hotel is set to open in 2027, redefining luxury hospitality in Madrid. The hotel will be located on Alcala Street, one of Madrid’s most prominent avenues in the prestigious Canalejas area, surrounded by renowned luxury brands such as Hermès, Louis Vuitton, and Cartier.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Skift Take: December 1 became the busiest day ever in TSA history as the agency processed 3.09 million travelers, capping off one of the busiest Thanksgiving travel periods on record.
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
DECEMBER 2, 2024
IRIS, the global provider of mobile F&B and guest experience platforms for the hospitality sector, today announced the renewal of its 10-year, exclusive digital F&B ordering agreement with Marriott International, the world’s largest travel company with 8,700 properties. The announcement comes as IRIS deploys mobile dining in thousands of outlets across Marriotts hotels.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Skift Take: Saudi Arabia hosting the IPL auction highlights its push to attract Indian travelers by linking with the country’s favorite sport. Could this also signal Saudi's interest in hosting future IPL tournaments?
Lodging
DECEMBER 2, 2024
TAMARAC, Florida—NexGen Hotels announced the acquisition of the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Northwest. Located in Tamarac, Florida, the 120-room hotel will be managed by AD1 Global of Hollywood, Florida. The hotel is situated on the Colony Golf Course 12 miles from the Fort Lauderdale International Airport and offers access to HCA Florida Woodmont Hospital and University, the Sawgrass Mills Mall, Amerant Bank Arena, the Florida Panthers IceDen, the Tamarac Sports Compl
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Skift Take: Will the Western travel industry rethink its approach to serving families rather than offering mere lip service?
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
DECEMBER 2, 2024
The centrally located property is ready to welcome business and leisure travellers from 7 December 2024.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Skift Take: There is a subset of luxury travelers who are taking to the water to find remote, interesting areas that aren’t mobbed. And increasingly, they aren’t opting for hyper-luxe, large scale cruises.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Marriott International, Inc., announced today that it has signed an agreement with Danube Riverside d.o.o. Beograd to introduce The Ritz-Carlton brand in Serbia. Anticipated to welcome guests in 2027, The Ritz-Carlton, Belgrade will bring the brand’s legendary service and elegant design to the Capital city.
Lodging
DECEMBER 2, 2024
PM Hotel Group and Sightline Hospitality recently announced a strategic merger that will further the growth of PM Hotel Group’s lifestyle hotel division, Modus by PM Hotel Group, by integrating Sightline’s expertise in experiential travel and innovative property management. The new entity will continue to operate under the PM Hotel Group name. A shared history and cultural alignment between the two organizations paved the way for the merger, as PM Hotel Group President Joseph Bojanowski […
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
DECEMBER 2, 2024
We all have that one friend who excels at sales—the kind of person who’s smooth with words and can make you believe anything, regardless of the topic. They set high expectations, but eventually, you’re left to face reality (see Figure 1).
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Skift Take: A hefty tax on cruise passengers docking in Mexico could hurt the country's tourism industry, a point cruise executives are hammering home. But is Mexico's government listening to them?
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, proudly announces the signing of Novotel Agra Fatehabad Road, marking the debut of the Novotel brand in Agra City. Set to open in 2029, this new address will exemplify Novotel’s commitment to championing balanced living, balancing business and leisure to create a seamless experience for guests visiting the home of the iconic Taj Mahal.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Skift Take: Investors, owners, and brands always look for fresh ways to get hotels to market quickly and efficiently.
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
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced plans to expand its presence in Türkiye to more than 120 hotels trading and pipeline, with the signing of 10 new hotels across 4 of its award-winning brands – DoubleTree by Hilton, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton by Hilton – adding more than 1,000 guest rooms.
Hotel Management
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Pro-invest Group is creating more employment opportunities for people with disability under a partnership with Max Employment. Pro-invest’s Deputy Chair and CEO APAC Jan Smits, said the group will lean on the expertise of Max Employment – one of the largest providers of employment services in Australia – to identify suitable candidates for roles across its hotel network.
Lodging
DECEMBER 2, 2024
WASHINGTON—Due to the Thanksgiving calendar shift, the U.S. hotel industry reported higher year-over-year performance comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through Nov. 23, 2024. U.S. Hotel Performance November 17-23, 2024 Percentage change from comparable week in 2023 Occupancy 59.7 percent (up 20.7 percent) ADR $150.49 (up 8.6 percent) RevPAR $89.80 (up 31.1 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, Seattle reported the largest year-over-year occupancy increase (up 62.9 percent to 76.7
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 2, 2024
IHG’s newest luxury and lifestyle collection brand grows at pace in first three years, surpassing halfway point in ambitious decade long target to attract 100 hotels.
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.
Lodging
DECEMBER 2, 2024
AMMAN, Jordan—Hilton announced the signing of an agreement for a 272-key Signia by Hilton in Amman, Jordan. The signing marks the international debut of the brand and the first Signia property to be agreed outside the United States. Situated in downtown Amman, Jornda, the hotel will open in January 2025 and offer a convention center and meeting spaces, design, and cuisine.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Employee well-being, a cornerstone of a healthy workplace and professional performance, has been significantly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. As we transition out of this crisis, it is of utmost importance to promptly evaluate the current state of hospitality employees’ well-being. This will enable managers to support those in need, underscoring our research’s critical and timely nature, which will be reported here.
Lodging
DECEMBER 2, 2024
InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk | San Antonio, Texas Part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ 2024 development pipeline in Texas that includes 15 new properties across eight brands, the InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk debuted this summer just steps away from its namesake attraction, as well as The Alamo, The Pearl, and La Villita Historic Village.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 2, 2024
Vingcard, an ASSA ABLOY company and provider of advanced technologies for the hospitality industry, is pleased to announce the successful implementation of its cutting-edge Vingcard Allure door locks enabled with Mobile Access by mi-pad Queenstown in New Zealand. An award-winning modern and sophisticated property with an eye for adopting the industry’s most recent advances, mi-pad Queenstown with its solutions by Vingcard ensures maximum safety and a smart tech-oriented stay experience that alwa
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