Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Skift Take: If you thought Etihad’s recent growth was running out of steam, think again. Speaking exclusively to Skift, the airline’s CCO revealed that further big changes are coming in 2025.
Lodging
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation continued the expansion of luxury and lifestyle hotels with a development pipeline of more than 20 recent and planned openings across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean through 2025. This planned growth will expand Hyatt’s brand footprint in several new regional markets. Since 2017, Hyatt has doubled its number of luxury rooms, tripled its number of resort rooms, and quintupled its number of lifestyle rooms globally.
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Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Skift Take: San Francisco is still far from seeing a full recovery in its conferences and meetings business. Hiring a permanent CEO for its destination marketing organization is an important step.
Lodging
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
FLORENCE, South Carolina—Raines partnered with the City of York, South Carolina, to accelerate the economic expansion of York’s downtown. The agreed-upon economic development project will introduce a lodging market to the area. This will boost future economic growth and job creation and increase tourism in the region. “The City of York is excited about this substantial investment downtown, which aligns with the community’s continued progress, optimism, and opportunities,” said Dalton
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.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Skift Take: Airbnb’s total price display policy has pushed some hosts to reconsider how they use cleaning fees. Experts say it’s better to determine what makes a fair fee than it is to eliminate it entirely.
Lodging
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
NEW DELHI and DALLAS—Oravel Stays, the parent company of the global travel technology company OYO, announced that it has agreed to acquire G6 Hospitality, the parent company of the Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands, from Blackstone Real Estate for $525 million, in an all-cash transaction. OYO has expanded its footprint in the United States since its launch in the region in 2019 and currently operates over 320 hotels across 35 states.
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Lodging
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc. opened 17 MainStay Suites and Suburban Studios between January 1 and September 17, 2024. Breaking into the markets of Las Vegas, Nevada (with a second hotel opening later this month); Moreno Valley, California; and Orlando and Tampa, Florida; 16 of the 17 hotels opened across the two brands are conversions, with the average length of time between contract signing and doors opening around 120 days.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Skift Take: Despite exceeding its hiring goals for the 2024 fiscal year, the Federal Aviation Administration is still dealing with an air-traffic controller shortage that airline executives are expecting will last for years.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Business travel spending is roaring back post-pandemic and with it travel-related pollution, even as global leaders in business and politics seek out new ways to cut back on greenhouse gas emissions.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Skift Take: Travel, as a discretionary item, will never be fully immune to the impacts of a recession. But in today's environment, travel could be more recession resistant, if not fully recession proof.
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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
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) continues the strategic expansion of luxury and lifestyle hotels with a significant development pipeline of more than 20 recent and planned openings across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean through 2025. This planned growth will expand Hyatt’s brand footprint in several new regional markets, allowing Hyatt to care for guests and World of Hyatt members in more places and on more stay occasions.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Skift Take: The Motel 6 acquisition marks a huge step forward for Oyo. With an IPO on the horizon, the big question is: Will it be the blockbuster Oyo’s aiming for?
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
In 2024, the EMEA hotel market is embracing email as more than just a promotional tool—it’s become a platform for storytelling. Instead of simply offering discounts, top campaigns are sharing unique narratives, such as behind-the-scenes insights or cultural experiences, turning emails into immersive journeys. These stories create emotional connections, making the emails memorable and impactful.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at travel slowdowns, hotel labor unrest, and good news in air traffic control.
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
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
After falling by 75 percent in 2020, travel is on its way to a full recovery by the end of 2024. Domestic travel is expected to grow 3 percent annually and reach 19 billion lodging nights per year by 2030.1 Over the same time frame, international travel should likewise ramp up to its historical average of nine billion nights. Spending on travel is expected to follow a similar trajectory, with an estimated $8.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Skift Take: New hotel strikes in San Francisco are part of a larger labor action that could involve nearly 40,000 U.S. hotel workers by year's end.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Accor, a global leader in hospitality, continues its strong growth trajectory in Singapore with the signing of two new-build properties with three hotel brands set to open by 2027 with its long-standing partners, Fragrance Group Limited and Global Premium Hotels Limited, both owned by Koh Wee Meng. This landmark agreement will introduce Mövenpick Singapore, the largest Mövenpick hotel in Asia Pacific, the first Mövenpick Living in Singapore, and a Handwritten Collection branded hotel situated al
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Skift Take: Travel accounts for lion's share in overseas payments, driven by more willingness to spend and interest in exploring other countries.
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
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
NEWH, Inc. (Network of Executive Women in Hospitality), a premier association committed to advancing education, mentorship, and networking in the hospitality industry, is thrilled to announce the opening of applications for its second annual Martha’s Mentors Program. This transformative 10-month initiative aims to connect emerging hospitality professionals with seasoned industry leaders, fostering meaningful relationships that inspire growth.
Hotel Management
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
The Ascott Limited is ramping up expansion in Southeast Asia with 28 new signings to date this year, adding over 3,400 units across the region. The South East Asia signings account for more than half of Ascott’s global signings so far this year and take Ascott’s portfolio in Southeast Asia to over 360 properties, both operational and in the pipeline.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
NEW YORK, NY, September 23, 2024 - TTI Technologies, a global hospitality technology company, is proud to announce the launch of its latest innovation, a cost-effective barcode scanner solution designed specifically for hotels.
Lodging
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
NEWTON, Massachusetts—Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Sonesta Hotel Houston IAH Airport. The 335-room, upscale property is located near the Houston Zoo, the Toyota Center, and the George Bush Intercontinental Airport. “Sonesta now has more than 50 properties in the greater Houston area,” said Keith Pierce, Sonesta’s EVP and president, franchise and development.
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Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (NASDAQ: PLYA, Playa), a leading owner and operator of all-inclusive resorts in Mexico and the Caribbean today announced reservations are officially open for Kimpton Tres Rios, its newest managed all-inclusive property, for stays in early 2025. Kimpton Tres Rios marks an important first for the Kimpton brand, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts luxury and lifestyle portfolio, as the first all-inclusive resort for the renowned boutique luxury brand.
Hotel Management
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Accor is bolstering its presence in Singapore with the signing of two new-build properties, featuring three of its major brands. Under an agreement with its long-standing partners, Fragrance Group Limited and Global Premium Hotels Limited, both owned by Koh Wee Meng, Accor will introduce the largest Mövenpick hotel in Asia Pacific, the first Mövenpick Living in Singapore, and a Handwritten Collection hotel.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
What are the latest trends in the hospitality industry? As a testament to its resilience, agility and innovative spirit, this article reflects today’s increasingly dynamic hospitality industry in terms of its long, medium and short-term evolution. Discover the industry’s adaptability and forward-thinking approach, shaping its trajectory in the face of challenges and opportunities, while staying attuned to the latest hospitality trends.
eHotelier
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Casona Roma Norte - the latest addition to Mexico’s distinguished Hamak Hotels collection, known for its dedication to a strong sense of place - is set to open its doors on October 1, 2024.
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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.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
HSMAI Europe has announced its official launch in Spain, marking a significant milestone in its strategy to expand and strengthen its membership in southern Europe. Following an introduction into Greece earlier this year, the expansion into Spain reinforces HSMAI’s mission to grow its influence and foster collaboration in Europe’s most dynamic hospitality markets.
STAAH
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
STAAH, New Zealand’s leading hospitality solutions provider renowned for transforming hotel operations in India and around the globe, has successfully concluded another remarkable edition of its flagship event, ‘The Big Connect,’ in Mumbai. In collaboration with Booking.com and WebBeds , this premier hospi-tech networking event attracted over 400 industry experts and innovators to the iconic Sahara Star Hotel.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Surfing is rapidly gaining traction, emerging as one of the fastest-growing water sports globally. According to the Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), participation in surfing surged by 28.5% in the United States in 2023, with one in every 100 Americans engaging in the sport (SFIA, 2023). The sport’s global appeal is further bolstered by its inclusion in the Tokyo 2021 Olympics and its confirmed presence in the Paris 2024 and Los Angeles 2028 Games.
Hotel Designs
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Hotel Designs Artiq on curating the art collection Artiq on curating the art collection When curating art collections for hospitality interiors, what goes into the decision-making process? Artiq Curator Isaac Huxtable tells us more about the challenges, complexities and creative highlights of curating art for hospitality interiors… With something as subjective as art, how does one ever get it right?
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