Skift Blog
AUGUST 12, 2024
Skift Take: The travel industry is making a global shift to capture India’s booming outbound tourism. From hotels and airlines to credit cards and digital platforms, everyone’s racing to cater to this surging wave of Indian travelers. As the market soars, the India opportunity is simply too big to ignore.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 12, 2024
Thanks to website and hosting technology advancements over the past 15 years, spending tens of thousands of dollars to build a high-converting hotel website is no longer necessary. This is important for hotel marketers to understand, as they typically allocate less than 5% of their annual budget to marketing.
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Skift Blog
AUGUST 12, 2024
Skift Take: As Global Hotel Alliance celebrates its 20th anniversary, CEO Chris Hartley reflects on the journey of becoming the world’s largest collection of independent hotel brands, what makes the GHA model different, and how independent hotels can stay ahead in a competitive market.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 12, 2024
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of The View Hotel Folkstone, a member of Radisson Individuals. Nestled in the charming seaside town of Folkestone in Kent, the stunning four-star boutique hotel is in a prime location, close to attractions and the nearby beach, with breathtaking views of the English Channel and easy access to local attractions and the beach.
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!
Skift Blog
AUGUST 12, 2024
Skift Take: Today’s consumers are increasingly inspired by their favorite TV shows and movies. By aligning ads with this engaging content, travel brands can reach consumers at pivotal moments in their planning journey and enhance conversion rates.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 12, 2024
Held in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei (5-6 August 2024) the two-day titled ‘Practical Approach to Strategy and Product Development’ event brought together officials responsible for rural tourism strategy and product development from National Tourism Authorities (NTAs) and National Tourism Organizations (NTOs) across the region.
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Hospitality Net
AUGUST 12, 2024
For 35 years, Polly PocketTM has always been, well, pocket-sized—that is, until now. This summer, Polly’s iconic home straight out of a ‘90s dream is now open for an adventure of life-sized proportions, only on Airbnb.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 12, 2024
Skift Take: As Disney's park attendance shows signs of softening, the company is betting on cruises and digital engagement to sustain its growth.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 12, 2024
In this episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Renee Murrietta, Founder of Show.Tell, joins podcast host and Revinate CMO Karen Stephens to unpack her toolkit for building an email channel that both delivers impressive metrics and helps your hotel to learn from the data-driven practices that make it run. Renee also explains her “duplication and inclusion” strategy for getting the right message in front of guests from subject line to body text, ensuring a personalized approach to your email content
Skift Blog
AUGUST 12, 2024
Skift Take: Indian celebrities enjoy a significant following in the country and can influence the decisions of their fans. Hilton's partnership with Sidharth Malhotra comes months after it collaborated with actor Deepika Padukone.
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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
AUGUST 12, 2024
Slated to open in 2027, RIMAP Hospitality has announced that it has broken ground on the Renaissance Marriott Ottawa—a 230-room hotel in downtown Ottawa situated at 395 Slater Street.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 12, 2024
Skift Take: If Greece doesn't get the wildfires under control, tourism could decline in the coming months.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 12, 2024
Here’s the hard truth that many hotel vendors may not be ready to accept - your lackluster website is killing your bottom line.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 12, 2024
Skift Take: Oyo’s significantly reduced valuation could imply a delay in IPO plans until market conditions and investor confidence improve.
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.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 12, 2024
Now that’s a big statement to put out there, but I’m very confident that I’m pretty close to 100% correct with my observations. The reason why I’m so sure is that I know most hoteliers are not financial people and they are oblivious to the issue I am going to explain. On top of that – I see this all the time.
Lodging
AUGUST 12, 2024
LODGING brings you the second installment of our three-part Ownership Series, providing owner perspectives on various hot topics and industry trends. For this installment, Amit Patel, managing partner for Rama Papermill Hotels, discusses his experience as a franchisor and his company’s conversion and renovation of the Extended Stay America Suites in Bristol, Virginia.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 12, 2024
Historical splendour blends with chic modern luxury in a restored 18th-century palace on the oceanfront.
Lodging
AUGUST 12, 2024
WASHINGTON—The U.S. hotel industry reported slightly positive comparisons year over year, according to CoStar’s latest data through August 3, 2024. U.S. Hotel PerformanceJuly 28- August 3, 2024Percentage change from comparable week in 2023:Occupancy: 69.4 percent (up 0.8 percent)ADR: $159.63 (up 0.6 percent)RevPAR: $110.84 ( up 1.3 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, Houston saw the highest year-over-year increases in occupancy (up 28.1 percent to 75.8 percent) and RevPAR (up 45.7 percent to $93.
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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
AUGUST 12, 2024
Iconic New York Destination Unveils Fresh Modern Look, Welcoming Guests Back to the Heart of the City.
Hotel Management
AUGUST 12, 2024
EVT is set to take over management of the 74-room Alex Hotel in Perth with the property joining the Independent Collection by EVT in mid-August. Located at 50 James St, Alex Hotel includes the renowned Shadow Wine Bar and Dining Room located next door, behind a classical 1950’s façade on William Street. “We are excited to partner with Alex Hotel and Shadow Wine Bar, two iconic names in Perth’s hospitality landscape, and welcome them to the Independent Collection by EVT,” said EVT Director
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 12, 2024
In the Q2 2024 Asia Pacific, excluding China (APEC), Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), the total pipeline in APEC has hit a record 2,056 projects with 406,118 rooms, marking a 6% increase in projects and a 1% rise in rooms year-over-year (YOY).
Lodging
AUGUST 12, 2024
ATLANTA—Davidson Hospitality Group has been selected to operate the two interconnected resorts situated in Frenchman’s Reef on St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands: The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef and Morningstar Buoy Haus Beach at Frenchman’s Reef, Autograph Collection. The properties, which reopened in 2023 following a multi-year renovation, feature 486 guestrooms and suites; 85,000 square feet of meeting space; 10 restaurants and bars; a Heavenly Spa by Westin, and more.
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
AUGUST 12, 2024
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment (CLI), has more than tripled its portfolio under The Unlimited Collection to 11 properties across Asia, Europe and the Middle East over the past year. As travellers seek meaningful engagement with a destination’s culture, people, food and environment, Ascott is launching a brand refresh of The Unlimited Collection to accentuate its focus on cultural charms.
Lodging
AUGUST 12, 2024
Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead announced the completion of its guestroom and suite renovation, including the addition of the Grand Peach Suite and Pure Rooms. With a total renovation of 439 guestrooms including 21 suites, this milestone marks a step in a multi-phase renovation. “We are proud to introduce our newly renovated guestrooms, offering enhanced luxury, sleek amenities, and ample space for gatherings.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 12, 2024
Shiji, the global hospitality technology innovator is excited to announce that Park Hotel Group has selected Shiji Enterprise Platform (PMS) to further enhance the experience of their guests. As one of Asia Pacific’s leading hospitality companies, Park Hotel Group continues to innovate by incorporating state-of-the-art technology. Located in Japan’s scenic Ishikari Bay and known for its breathtaking views and exceptional amenities, Grand Park Otaru was the first location to go live with Shiji En
Lodging
AUGUST 12, 2024
NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc. reported its second quarter 2024 results. Highlights include: “Choice Hotels generated another quarter of record financial performance amid a normalizing domestic RevPAR environment, demonstrating the strength of our versatile business model and proven growth strategy,” said Patrick Pacious, president and CEO. “We increased our global pipeline to new levels propelled by robust demand for our brands, accelerated the velo
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.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 12, 2024
Here I’ll be covering a range of topics across the hotel and hospitality industry; from helpful hints working in the hospitality industry, to current events/trends, and even some that could be interesting conversation starters along the way. Many of these will come through the lens of F&B (food and beverage) but like any good menu selection there will be something for everyone to enjoy!
eHotelier
AUGUST 12, 2024
A strong, loyal seasonal hotel workforce is not an impossibility, even in the current hiring climate. By shifting management’s attitudes toward the seasonal workforce — and by introducing more agile processes into HR — hotels should find it easier to manage staffing swings during their on- and off-seasons.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 12, 2024
The theme for the Future Hospitality Summit - FHS World 2024, taking place from 30 September -2 October at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai is ‘Invest in Our Future’. The conference programme will comprise numerous content tracks under the main theme including Investment & Developmen;, Destination & Urban Development; People, Planet, Profit; Tech & Innovation; and Real Estate Hotelisation.
Hotel Business
AUGUST 12, 2024
Your pool is likely one of your guests’ most loved amenities, but, as you know, with great fun comes great responsibility. It’s essential to take all measures to help ensure guests remain safe at your pool, including drowning prevention. Drowning is one of the most traumatic things that can happen in any scenario, but it is especially tragic when it happens at a hotel pool.
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