Fri.Jan 03, 2025

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Boeing Touts Progress, FAA Chief Says ‘This Is Not a 1-Year Project’

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The plane maker said it is making progress on numerous safety and quality control initiatives following a rough year that included a major executive shakeup and increased federal scrutiny.

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Reining in Utility Expenses: Sustainability Practices Help Hoteliers Protect Their Bottom Line

Lodging

Ambitious climate and decarbonization efforts have heightened the demand for electrified and energy-efficient buildings. Regulatory frameworks are evolving from simple incentives to stringent compliance measures. Recently, states and cities have enacted building performance standards (BPS) that mandate energy performance and emissions reductions, as well as implementing benchmarking and transparency policies.

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U.S. Fines JetBlue $2 Million for Chronic Flight Delays

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The fine is the first time the Department of Transportation has charged an airline for constant flight delays.

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

Lodging

WASHINGTONThe U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year performance comparisons, according to CoStars latest data through Dec. 21, 2024. Growth was elevated due to the Hannukah calendar shift and the compressed business travel period between Thanksgiving and Christmas. As expected, actual levels were significantly lower than the prior week because of the seasonal slowdown.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketer's Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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How Does the Economy Impact Travel?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Economic issues are never far from the mind of travel executives, and here's a rundown of different ways the state of the economy impacts the industry.

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Rotana unveils plans for Mogadishu Rotana – the first-ever five-star hotel in Somalia

Hospitality Net

Rotana is proud to announce the signing of Mogadishu Rotana, the first luxury hotel development in Somalia, in partnership with Riverside Holding.

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Grupo Mirgor and Meliá Hotels International to develop a luxury hotel in Ushuaia

Hospitality Net

Grupo Mirgor and Spanish hotel company Meli Hotels International have announced their alliance to develop a five-star hotel project in the city of Ushuaia, which will operate under the Gran Meli luxury brand. The initiative is part of the diversification strategy of the Argentinean company Mirgor and its commitment to the expansion of the productive matrix of Tierra del Fuego, and furthermore, it is aligned with the strategic commitment of Meli Hotels International to promote the most qualitativ

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Travel in 2025, Accor and Luxury, and Casago-Vacasa Deal

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Todays briefing tells listeners about the global travel outlook for the new year, Accors luxury focus, and more on Vacasas acquisition.

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Top 10 Trends Shaping Asset Management in 2025

Hospitality Net

As the hotel sector moves into the mainstream as an asset class, many investors are entering it for the first time. It is important to offer advice tailored not to the sector, but to the hotel segment they are investing into.

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Why Perception and Consistency Drive Sales Performance

Anthony Cole Training

Id like to blame my poor visual perception for my subpar golf game, but the real culprit is my lack of consistency in practice. Im inconsistent. As a result, my performance on the golf course is erratic, with scores ranging anywhere from 92 to 102. I can shoot a 44 on the front nine and a 54 on the back. Dont get me wrongbeing virtually blind in one eye doesnt help with depth perception.

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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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Accor’s Season’s Greetings Movie: The Journey of Accor’s Iconic Bernache

Hospitality Net

The wings of Accors iconic Bernache soar with the spirit of hospitality, visiting Heartists who made 2024 unforgettable. Every stay tells a story; every moment leaves a mark. Embark on a journey through this extraordinary year, and lets welcome a bright 2025 together.

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Driftwood Capital Secures Refinancing for Two Hotels

Lodging

MIAMI, FloridaDriftwood Capital has secured $62.5 million in total refinancing for the Wylie Hotel Atlanta and Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square, two full-service hospitality assets in the central business districts of Atlanta, Georgia, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group have provided a 36-month, $28.5 million loan at a competitive interest rate to refinance the Wylie Hotel Atlanta.

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Condé Nast Traveller Announces Travel Trends for 2025

Hospitality Net

Today, Cond Nast Traveller, the global authority on high-end travel, has revealed the industry trends set to shape travel in 2025.

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NewcrestImage Converts New Jersey Hotel to Homewood Suites Brand

Lodging

A 150-unit, five-floor, all-suites property in Parsippany, New Jersey, has been converted by NewcrestImage and is operating under the Homewood Suites by Hilton brand. The company acquired the hotel in June 2022 under the Sonesta ES Suites brand. We dont just see properties as they are but rather as what they can be, said Mehul Patel, managing partner and CEO of NewcrestImage.

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4 AI Hacks to Make Sales Teams More Efficient

Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.

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Freshly Brewed for 2025: Effective Marketing Techniques for Hoteliers in the USA

eZee Absolute

Ah, the thrill of hotel marketing! It’s hosting a never-ending partyplenty of coffee, a dash of hustle, and the occasional surprise guest who keeps you on your toes. As we march into 2025, you as a hotelier and accommodation owner have a unique opportunity to refresh your marketing strategies and win over a new generation of travelers. So, lets roll up our sleeves and dive into the marketing techniques that will make your hotel the talk of the town in 2025.

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Roxbury Group unveils AC Hotel Detroit at the Bonstelle

Hotel Business

Detroit-based Roxbury Group has unveiled the soon-to-open AC Hotel Detroit at the Bonstelle, a 154-room, 10-story hotel in the Brush Park neighborhood. Roxbury is developing the project in partnership with Atlanta-based Peachtree Group. When the AC Detroit opens later this month, it will be the first AC Hotel in southeast Michigan and third in the state.

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HIX 2024 in review

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs HIX 2024 in review HIX 2024 in review Rounding off the UKs event calendar for the design world, HIX has quickly become one of the industrys best loved shows for its focus on the guest experience and happy party vibe 2024s installation was no exception Surprisingly, 2024 only marked the fourth edition of HIX a show that has become a firm favourite on the design calendar, and that is so rooted in the industry it feels as though it must have been established much longer ago than in

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RIU Hotels & Resorts partners with Upgrade

Hotel Business

RIU Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Upgrade to offer Flex Pay, giving travelers the ability to spread the cost of their vacation over time. Were excited to offer this new flexible payment option to our U.S. users on our website, said Juan Campins, VP, digital channels, RIU Hotels & Resorts. With Flex Pay were able to help travelers pay for their stay on their own timeline, making our offerings accessible to more people.

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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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U.S. Hotel Industry Faces Year&End Decline, Tampa Emerges as Bright Spot

Hotel News Resource

Article - U.S. Hotel Industry Faces Year-End Decline, Tampa Emerges as Bright Spot - CoStar's data reveals a year-over-year dip in U.S. hotel industry performance for the week ending 28th December 2024.

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Sonesta Essential hotel opens in Ames, IA

Hotel Business

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has opened the Sonesta Essential Ames, a 75-room, upper-midscale hotel in Ames, IA. The hotel is near US-30 and convenient to Iowa State University, many national companies, Jack Trice Stadium and James H. Andrew Railroad Museum. The Sonesta Essential Hotels brand is proud to grow its presence with the opening of Sonesta Essential Ames, said Keith Pierce, EVP/president, franchise and development, Sonesta.

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Harnessing Blockchain for Enhanced Customer Loyalty in the Travel Sector

Hotel News Resource

Article - Harnessing Blockchain for Enhanced Customer Loyalty in the Travel Sector - Integrating blockchain technology in loyalty programs can revolutionize customer engagement, providing flexibility, autonomy, and interoperability.

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North Carolina Holiday Inn sold for $7.7M

Hotel Business

Marcus & Millichap has facilitated the sale of the 107-room Holiday Inn Lumberton North – I-95 in Lumberton, NC, for $7.7 million. We were able to identify a qualified buyer early in the marketing process given the propertys consistent performance, said Chase Dewese, first VP, investments, Marcus & Millichap. The buyer will be able to create additional upside upon completion of the new ownership PIP.

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How to Create Sales Email Sequences That Convert

Modern go-to-market teams know it takes more than one email to break through the noise. Multiple touchpoints means more ways to get your pitch right — and, potentially, more ways to be wrong. The good news? Once you know how to write compelling, one-off emails to entice prospective customers, you can easily do the same across a short sequence of emails.

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Shangri-La Group Debuts in Cambodia

Hospitality Net

Shangri-La Group ("Shangri-La" or "the Group") is proud to announce that Shangri-La Phnom Penh, a highly anticipated new waterfront landmark has opened its doors on 28 December 2024, marking its debut in Cambodia. The opening of this exquisite property heralds will enable both local and international travellers to experience Shangri-Las signature Asian hospitality in the heart of the nations capital.

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CFO Capital Closes Out 2024 with Financing for Three Alberta Properties

Hotelier Magazine

TORONTO CFO Capital closed out 2024 with the successful completion of another hotel portfolio financing. On behalf of PHI Hotel Group and Perfect Hospitality, CFO Capital arranged financing for three exceptional properties in Alberta: the 153-guestroom Holiday Inn by IHG in Calgary Airport; the 142-guestroom Four Points by Sheraton; and the 77-guestroom Element by Marriott in Edmonton.

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ITC Hotels’ Demerger Takes Effect: What it Means for India’s Hospitality Market

Skift Blog

Skift Take: ITC's move to demerge its hotel division comes amid positive investor outlook for the industry as demand for travel trumps high pricing.

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Kalispell Celebrates Topping Off Milestone

Lodging

KALISPELL, MontanaThe Hotel Group, an affiliate of Hotel Equities, and TE Miller Development, LLC, announced the topping-off milestone for the Home2 Suites by Hilton Kalispell, Montana. This construction milestone marks the completion of the buildings framework for the 107-room extended-stay property, slated to open in late spring 2025. Its always exciting to see a project come to life, and this milestone is a testament to the hard work and collaboration of our team and partners, […] The p

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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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Digital Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses on a Budget

Social Hospitality

With today’s digital planning tools, automated workflow solutions, and AI technologies, creating a successful small business on a budget is no longer out of reach. Winning digital marketing campaigns can take any business idea to the next level, even if you’re just starting. You can achieve your desired results without feeling financially strained with the right resources, vision, and digital marketing strategies.

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Swan Bay Cabins & RV Park

Webrezpro

Whether you’re a solo road warrior or bringing the whole family, theres a place for you at Swan Bay Cabins & RV Park. Located in Buchanan, Tennessee, this property has cabins, RV sites, and easy access to Kentucky Lake. You can also visit Land Between the Lakes and the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge.

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Hilton’s LXR Hotels & Resorts to make Hiroshima debut in 2028

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Hilton’s LXR Hotels & Resorts to make Hiroshima debut in 2028 Hilton’s LXR Hotels & Resorts to make Hiroshima debut in 2028 Hiltons luxury brand to make Hiroshima debut, overlooking the iconic Grand Torii Gate of UNESCO World Heritage Site Itsukushima Shrine… Hilton has announced that an LXR Hotels & Resorts property is scheduled to open in Miyajimaguchi, Hiroshima in 2028.

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Introducing the new Marvel Diva collection by Atlas Concorde

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Introducing the new Marvel Diva collection by Atlas Concorde Introducing the new Marvel Diva collection by Atlas Concorde Make your designs iconic with Atlas Concorde’s newest collection of Marvel Diva rare marble surface finishes… Brand new from Atlas Concorde is the Marvel Diva collection, the very latest marble effects proposal from the Modena-based ceramic surface experts.

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Foundational ABM Building Blocks

Account-based marketing (ABM) is a key strategy for driving sustainable growth. Today, many B2B companies use ABM teams or technologies to make sales. But getting a program off the ground successfully doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Watch this webinar with Rachael Foster, Director of Account-Based Experience at ZoomInfo, and Dan Dolph, Manager of Account-Based Experience at ZoomInfo.