Fri.Nov 29, 2024

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From Relaxation to Longevity: Phuket Evolves into a Global Wellness Tourism Leader

Hospitality Net

Wellness tourism is in great shape. One of the fastest growing areas of the tourism industry, the sector has grown from a niche market for committed health seekers to become a THB 219 trillion (USD 6.3 trillion) global powerhouse. At the heart of this revolution is Asia Pacific, which accounts for 30% of the worldwide market and where pioneering destinations such as Phuket have successfully changed the face of wellness tourism.In the latest in a series of C9 Sessions, C9 Hotelworks, the award-wi

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Snowboarding Soars, Boating Steadies, and Bicycling Stalls – A Decade of Trends in U.S. Recreation

Skift Blog

Skift Take: It is fascinating to see what outdoor recreation activities say about American society at large, and how Covid changed some activities for a while, while some reverted back to mean.

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IHG Launches Atwell Suites in Greater China

Hospitality Net

On November 22nd, IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) launched its new exquisite lifestyle brand, Atwell Suites, in Greater China. Using “new territorial home” as the core design concept, Atwell Suites is dedicated to offering a high-quality experience for young guests seeking an exquisite lifestyle, and creating a living space with aesthetic value, emotional value and spiritual value.

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Mr & Mrs Smith Founder: Hyatt Integration Is Accelerating

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Tamara Lohan, who founded Mr & Mrs Smith, says Hyatt kept its word so far not to mess with the brand's "curation standards." She also says listings growth is ramping up.

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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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HotelRunner triumphs as the “Best Large Technology Supplier” at the Travolution Awards

Hospitality Net

HotelRunner, the trailblazing platform for travel and hospitality technologies, has been named the "Best Large Technology Supplier" at the Travolution Awards 2024 in the United Kingdom. Selected by the esteemed Travolution Awards jury, this recognition underscores HotelRunner’s commitment to innovation and excellence, driving the travel industry forward with data-driven, AI-powered solutions.

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17 Travel Startups Raise $636 Million in 3 Weeks

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The nearly $1 billion in fundraises in November has been driven by startups for hotel tech and flying taxis.

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Data Collection Tips for Delivering Personalised Guest Experiences

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Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel What are the top tips and best practices for hotels to collect data in order to deliver personalised guest experiences? How can hotels handle data privacy? (Question by Michael J. Goldrich) Our Marketing Expert Panel Michael J. Goldrich - Founder & The post Data Collection Tips for Delivering Personalised Guest Experiences appeared first on Revfine.com.

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All Eyes on 2025: New Openings Around the World, from Mexico to Cyprus

Hospitality Net

From Istanbul’s bustling Beyoğlu district to the pristine shorelines of Mexico’s Pacific coast to the beating heart of Cyprus, both new and beloved destinations are beckoning travelers in search of community. With an eye on 2025, we’ve selected a list of places where travelers can come together at brand-new hotels to join inspired conversations, forge new relationships with cherished cities, and discover both historic and contemporary architectural gems.

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Sunset Inn

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Pull off the highway at Sunset Inn for a clean, quiet stay. Located in Esterhazy, Saskatchewan, this property offers comfortable rooms for a reasonable price and includes flexible long-term rates for workers. The bathrooms are new, and the parking is free!

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Choice Hotels Announces Opening of First New Construction Property with Lobby in a Box, MainStay Suites Chesapeake, VA

Hospitality Net

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), announced the opening of the first new construction hotel to feature the Lobby in a Box package, a MainStay Suites in Chesapeake, Virginia. By using the proprietary and turnkey Lobby in a Box and Kitchen in a Box packages, the hotel leveraged effective designs with lower costs that are intentionally constructed for the extended stay consumer.

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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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How to Choose the Best Hotel Management Software

Hotelogix

The inner workings of a hotel encompass a few vital functions. Each moving part of a hotel requires organization and meticulous planning. Each area of a hotel should be able to function in harmony to ensure the best service and guest fluency. To replace the meticulous and mundane hotel workflow strategies, property management software comes into play.

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Travelodge Group Q3 performance in line with expectations against the market backdrop

Hospitality Net

Travelodge Group, the UK’s first budget hotel brand which operates more than 600 hotels, today announces its results for the nine months ended 30 September 2024. Travelodge delivered a 0.5% increase in revenue to £786.1 million (2023: £782 million), reflecting resilient market demand from its diverse range of leisure and business customers, albeit with a more challenging rate environment.

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The Importance of Online Reputation Management for Hotels

Hotelogix

About 90% of travelers read guest reviews before choosing where to stay. On average, they check 10–12 reviews across hotel booking platforms and review sites before making a decision. This means potential guests rely heavily on what others say about a hotel’s service and amenities. It also means your hotel’s online reputation can win you bookings or lose them to a competitor.

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HSMAI Europe progresses sustainability conversation

Hospitality Net

Following the success of HSMAI Europe Fall Curate on The Commercialisation of Sustainability, which took place in London on November 7, we are delighted to share two key resources.

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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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A Missoni and Ritz-Carlton partnership hits the beachfront in Bali

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs A Missoni and Ritz-Carlton partnership hits the beachfront in Bali A Missoni and Ritz-Carlton partnership hits the beachfront in Bali Missoni has stylishly unveiled its latest Missoni Resort Club project in collaboration with The Ritz-Carlton, transforming the exclusive beachfront at The Ritz-Carlton, Bali into the iconic Missoni Resort Club… Iconic Italian design meets the elegance of The Ritz-Carlton on Bali’s beachfront – through this collaboration the renowned Italian fas

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Competition vs Cooperation: What Are the Downsides of Banking Regulation?

Hospitality Net

In this article, we discuss moral hazard and regulatory measures, such as capital requirements, to stave off a banking crisis. We then introduce a model we have developed where we analyze the trade-off between competition to attract depositors and cooperation to enhance liquidity. We evaluate different policy tools with the objective of promoting financial stability.

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Minutiae by Modieus

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Minutiae by Modieus Minutiae by Modieus Minutiae is a striking new carpet and rug collection by Modieus to celebrate the art of detail… Meaning ‘small things or details’, Minutiae encapsulates the concept of patterns which are built layer by layer, revealing a beautiful interplay of texture and colour. This collection has been developed collaboratively by the three Modieus Design Managers, Debra Ryan, Marijke Arkley, and Leah Manwaring; uniting their individual ha

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Omni Severin Hotel Completes $24M Renovation

Hospitality Net

Project evokes the glamour and charm of hotel’s illustrious past with modern luxury.

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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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New 2025 openings announced for The Social Hub

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs New 2025 openings announced for The Social Hub New 2025 openings announced for The Social Hub The Social Hub is preparing to open three new hubs in early 2025 as it continues its rapid growth across Europe taking it’s portfolio to 21 across 19 cities… Hybrid hospitality brand The Social Hub will make its first entry into the Portuguese market and double its footprint in Italy amid plans to open three new hubs in early 2025 in Porto, Florence, and Rome.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts Unveils Revamped CHAR Bar & Grill in Greater China

Hotel News Resource

Article - IHG Hotels & Resorts Unveils Revamped CHAR Bar & Grill in Greater China - CHAR Bar & Grill operates eight restaurants in Greater China and plans to open two more.

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Accent Inns Inc. Recognized as One of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures

Hotelier Magazine

VICTORIA — Accent Inns Inc. has been named among the winners for Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2024, which celebrates the importance of culture and the impact it can have on growth and performance. The hospitality group, which includes Accent Inns, Hotel Zed and ROAR restaurant, has found success driven by its crusade for happier workplaces within the hospitality and the company’s “Leading with Love” philosophy.

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Canadian Anti&Trust Authority Demands Google to Dismantle Its Ad Empire

Hotel News Resource

Canada's Competition Bureau alleges that Google has abused its dominant position in online, programmatic web advertising to maintain its market power, potentially distorting the competitive landscape.

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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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Labatt Invests $5.47 Million to Expand Fleet in Quebec

Hotelier Magazine

MONTREAL — Labatt Breweries of Canada has acquired 10 new battery-powered trucks for its logistics operations in Quebec. The purchase is the largest single order of VNR Electric trucks for Volvo Trucks in Canada, representing nearly 25 per cent of their deliveries. Labatt’s latest investment is in addition to the recent announcement of the purchase of its first zero-emission mobile service repair truck for the province.