Lodging

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

PLANO, Texas—Aimbridge Hospitality outlined plans to streamline its U.S. operations, including adding an Owner Relations team to its structure and moving to two focused operating divisions named Aimbridge Select and Aimbridge Full Service. The changes announced reflect the company’s pledge to deliver comprehensive management service. The addition of an Owner Relations team nods to the fast-paced environment hotel owners, asset managers, and hospitality brands face daily and looks to provide part

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Skift Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Skift Take: A preliminary report from the NTSB found that the bolts meant to keep the door plug intact seemed to be missing before it blew off an Alaska Airlines jet.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Mantra Club Croc in Queensland’s Airlie Beach has revealed a AU$8 million refurbishment of all 160 guestrooms. Owned by Well Smart Group, the revamped resort presents stylish boutique-style accommodation with coastal-inspired decor. “The transformation of all 160 guestrooms, coupled with the upcoming upgrades to other areas of the resort, solidifies Mantra Club Croc as a premier holiday destination, seamlessly blending historical charm with modern coastal flair,” said Accor Pacific Chief Operati

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The 16th edition of the European Mise en Place Cup (EMCup) took place on Sunday 4 and Monday 5 February in Maastricht. The theme of this edition was "When artificial intelligence meets human intelligence - The rise of a new generation". The winner of the EMCup 2024 is CETT Barcelona school of tourism, hospitality and gastronomy from Spain, followed by HIM Hotel Institute Montreux from Switzerland and Hotel Management School Maastricht, the Netherlands.

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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

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Skift Take: The aggressive increase in the fleet size of airlines is accompanied by rapid expansion of operations. The Indian travel industry is rapidly growing, driven by the middle class.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Nomadix® Inc​., bringing connected experiences to life, was issued U.S. Patent No. 11,855,986 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on December 26, 2023. The patent, titled “Management of network intercept portals for network devices with durable and non-durable identifiers,” represents Nomadix’s ongoing innovations in networking technology and adds to its growing patent portfolio.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

After an illustrious career spanning over five decades in the hospitality industry, Eric Danziger, CEO of Braintree Group and Resolute Road Hospitality, has officially announced his retirement. Danziger’s contributions to the industry have been invaluable, and his leadership has played a significant role in shaping the success and growth of every organization he has been a part of throughout his career.

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Skift Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Skift Take: Hotel groups have a chance to boost their long-term share of guests as electric vehicle (EV) adoption is poised to take off.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

FutureLog, the leading provider of innovative cloud-based procure-to-pay solutions for the hospitality industry since 1999, is pleased to announce the expansion of its international business development team. This expansion comes in response to the emerging demand for FutureLog’s cutting-edge P2P software in the hospitality and gastronomy market. With over 2000 customers in 50 countries, FutureLog currently has 7 global offices and hosts a network of over 14000 suppliers representing 1.5 million

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Skift Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Skift Take: United’s Super Bowl ad focuses on its no-change-fees policy as Washington casts scrutiny on airlines’ consumer practices.

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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

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Tambourine, the Fort Lauderdale-headquartered digital marketing technology company serving hotels, resorts, and tourism destinations worldwide, is celebrating four Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Adrian Awards.

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Skift Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Skift Take: Nigeria has the largest economy in Africa, and perhaps its most prominent hospitality player is Transcorp Hotels. While relatively small, the brand is watched with interest because of its expansion plans.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The impact of sporting events on hotel performance has been well-documented recently. Now all eyes are on the Summer Olympics in Paris between 26 July-11 August 2024. This summer will mark exactly 100 years since the Summer Olympics were last held in France.

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Skift Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Skift Take: Frontier is slashing capacity from over-served markets such as Las Vegas and Orlando as it chases higher-spending passengers.

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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

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Accor, the world leading hospitality group, today announced it has partnered with microbrewery and British pub group, Brewhouse & Kitchen, to gift £61,000 of Apprenticeship Levy to fund the development of 10 apprenticeships across Brewhouse’s 22 venues in the UK.

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Skift Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Boeing's return to the skies, Brand USA's international Super Bowl push, and Dallas' big sports tourism win.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

There are many definitions of machine learning (ML). For purposes of this explainer, ML is the scientific study of algorithms and statistical models that computer systems automatically use in real-time to effectively perform a specific objective function (such as optimizing revenue) without using explicit instructions. Instead, ML relies on patterns and inference.

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Skift Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Skift Take: The Florida House and Senate would still have to agree on two slightly different vacation rental bills before the measure becomes law.

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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.

Market

Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Since hosting the first-ever GRAMMY Awards at The Beverly Hilton in 1959, Hilton has been more than just a name in the hotel industry. From inventing the Vegas residency to welcoming musicians who have penned world-famous songs while at Hilton properties, Hilton’s history is rich with musical milestones.

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Lodging

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

BOISE, Idaho—After a career spanning over five decades in the hospitality industry, Eric Danziger, CEO of Braintree Group and Resolute Road Hospitality, has officially announced his retirement. Danziger’s leadership has played a role in the success and growth of every organization he has been a part of throughout his career. During his time with Braintree Group, Danziger continued to build on his legacy, emphasizing service, growth, and culture within the organization.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

To make their guests “feel at home”, hotels have had to continually update the entertainment offerings in their guest rooms to match the amenities purchased for home use. Radios were first introduced at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel in 1927, followed by the offering of televisions at the Roosevelt Hilton in New York City in 19471. In the 1960s, hotels and motels began to proudly promote the advent of color televisions, and during the 1970s, hotels started to offer the option of free movie channels

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Lodging

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In October, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants debuted its second New York City property—an adaptive reuse of a hotel originally designed by renowned “Miami Modern” architect Morris Lapidus. Part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury & lifestyle portfolio, the 364-room Kimpton Hotel Theta is situated in the nexus of Hell’s Kitchen and Times Square. Brooklyn-based CRÈME / Jun Aizaki Architecture & Design aimed to pay homage to Lapidus’ era throughout the project, including the new lobby. [

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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

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Habyt, the world’s leading flexible housing provider, is proud to announce the launch of a groundbreaking category in flexible living – Habyt Flex. This new product marks a departure from traditional hospitality models, and it is meant to accommodate new emerging trends in the living sector.

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Lodging

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

SAN DIEGO, California—JLL Capital Markets announced that it arranged $25.4 million in financing for 149-key Courtyard by Marriott in Cotton Heights, Utah. JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, an affiliate of Huntington Hotel Group, and secured a floating-rate, interest-only loan from NYL Investors with a term of up to four years inclusive of an extension option.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Putrajaya stands out as a cultural hub situated just steps away from IOI City Mall, Southeast Asia’s retail giant. The hotel positions itself as a basecamp for fashionistas and thrill-seekers, with easy access to major retail therapy and exciting entertainment options, including a futuristic indoor theme park. The hotel is in proximity to Kuala Lumpur International Airport and major highways connecting Klang Valley and beyond, placing guests in the perfect spot to explore the area’s amenities wi

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Lodging

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

LOS ANGELES—Nomadix Inc. was issued U.S. Patent No. 11,855,986 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Dec. 26, 2023. The patent, titled, “Management of network intercept portals for network devices with durable and non-durable identifiers,” represents Nomadix’s ongoing work in networking technology and adds to its patent portfolio.

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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

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Emerging from its multi-million-dollar revitalisation and elevating Sydney’s hospitality scene with a bespoke and upscale experience.

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Skift Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Skift Take: European destinations need to come up with new strategies to attract Chinese tourists.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Owned by Well Smart Group and operated under Accor’s popular Mantra brand, the resort’s new interior design concept echoes seaside elegance, offering stylish boutique-style accommodation with coastal-inspired décor.

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Hotel Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Jetstar has significantly boosted international low fares seats in southeast Queensland with new flights taking off between Brisbane and Seoul in South Korea, and between Brisbane and Osaka, Japan. Using its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, Jetstar will operate three return flights a week between Brisbane and Seoul (Incheon) and four weekly return flights from Brisbane to Osaka (Kansai).

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