Skift Blog

JANUARY 5, 2025

Skift Take: There were several fundraises in 2024 that topped anything the travel industry has seen in years. Travel startups raised billions more than in 2023 despite the number of deals being roughly the same.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 5, 2025

The Grand Mercure The Vintage, part of the Accor Vacation Club Apartments, has launched a sophisticated new refurbishment, perfectly timed for Members to enjoy a luxurious summer retreat. This extensive upgrade revitalises every corner of the apartments, from the living areas to the guestrooms. The transformation includes refreshed floor and wall finishes, a complete overhaul of electrical systems and specialist lighting, and the introduction of new artwork throughout.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 5, 2025

The cost of living has sky-rocketed in the UK, with 92% of households reporting a rise in their living costs.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 5, 2025

Global entertainment powerhouse Cirque du Soleil premiered Auana, its first resident production in Hawaii, to a sold-out audience at the OUTRIGGER Waikk Beachcomber Hotel on December 17. A dazzling homage to Hawaiis heritage and Cirques iconic artistry, the show combines breathtaking acrobatics, multimedia projections, and moolelo (stories) inspired by the islands rich culture.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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STAAH

JANUARY 5, 2025

STAAH, a leading technology company helping hoteliers unlock their full revenue potential, has unveiled its list of distribution channels that brought the highest booking revenue to hotels across India over the past year. GoMMT retains its top spot from last year as the most preferred online booking channel by Indian travellers followed by Agoda and Booking.com.

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Are Morch

JANUARY 5, 2025

The siren song of artificial intelligence (AI) is echoing through the halls of the hospitality industry, promising a future of effortless efficiency and hyper-personalized guest experiences. But, like any gold rush, there are perils along the path to riches. Hotels eager to adopt AI must tread carefully, or they risk finding themselves lost in a […] The post Unlock Hidden Revenue in Your Hotel: The AI Gold Rush Playbook to Skyrocket Guest Experiences & Avoid Costly Mistakes appeared f

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 5, 2025

Roomzzz was an early player in the UK aparthotel sector, launching its first property in Leeds as a family-run venture. Today, the brand operates 866 units across cities from London to Edinburgh, each with a distinct identity. Combining the comforts of a serviced apartment with the luxuries of a hotel, Victoria Curley , Head of Commercial , highlights one such thoughtful touch that is unique to the aparthotel sector: We provide a complimentary pastry each morning.

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Hospitality Tech

JANUARY 5, 2025

The Lucid Assistant is powered by SoundHound Chat AI, the voice platform that integrates generative AI technology. Lucid's new assistant can deliver responses from both real-time information domains and large language models.

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Little Hotelier

JANUARY 5, 2025

Nestled amidst serene pine forests and the scenic Ringgit Hills, Omah Kayu Bromo offers a harmonious nature retreat. Located in Sukapura Village, Probolinggo, East Java, this charming accommodation is a convenient stop for travellers heading to Mount Bromo via the Tongas-Probolinggo route. Each room is equipped with a desk, TV, and private bathroom complete with a shower and complimentary toiletries.

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Hotelogix

JANUARY 5, 2025

Google Ads help the hotels to enhance their online presence, increase direct bookings , and boost visibility on search engines. It lets you show ads on Google Search, YouTube, and other websites. According to Google, businesses make an average of $2 in revenue for every $1 they spend on Google Ads. This guide explains how Google Ads can help you get more bookings and stand out from other hotels.

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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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Hotel Designs

JANUARY 5, 2025

Hotel Designs Harness the power of creative lighting with Schluter-Systems Harness the power of creative lighting with Schluter-Systems Elevate your design with Schlter-Systems’ advanced lighting solutions; customisable, moisture-resistant LED systems for creative spaces… Schlter-Systems is well known as an expert in enabling the design and installation of long-lasting, creative bathrooms, and bathrooms with portfolios of intelligent products and systems.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 5, 2025

Over the past year, the internet has quietly entered what I call a "post-search era." For more than two decades, search engines have been the cornerstone of our online experience, organizing webpages through algorithms designed to match user-typed keywords with ranked lists of hyperlinks. Today, that model is undergoing a profound transformation. Generative AI models, capable of producing context-rich, conversational answers, are replacing static results pages, ushering in a new paradigm for dis

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 5, 2025

Schwartz Family Company, Australia’s largest private hotel owner, has signed on as a key investor in the redevelopment of London Paddington hotel in a partnership with Singapore-based private equity real estate firm Prima Asset Management. The partnership, which may also see future ventures, marks a significant step in Primas real estate expansion in London, Europes leading hotel investment market.

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Catala Consulting

JANUARY 5, 2025

The hospitality industry is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by shifts in consumer expectations and technological advancements. Hotels, resorts, and travel companies must adopt new digital strategies to enhance guest experiences, increase direct bookings, and stay competitive. This article explores 10 key digital marketing trends that will define the future of hospitality in 2025 and help hospitality businesses grow their presence and revenues. 1.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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