Why the Launch of Airbus’ New Plane Isn’t Going to Plan
Skift Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: The Airbus A321XLR is due to make its commercial debut in just a few months, but the aircraft has found itself caught in the middle of a major dispute.
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Tripadvisor: Travelers Are Placing High Priority on Summer Vacations
Lodging
MAY 15, 2024
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts—Travelers around the world continue to place a high priority on summer vacations, according to the annual Summer Travel Index released by Tripadvisor. Ninety-five percent of respondents are planning to travel as much (51 percent) or more (44 percent) than last summer, despite some concern about economic headwinds. Over a quarter (26 percent) of U.S. travelers are planning to spend $5,000 or more on their getaways.
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Gen Z Gives Surprising Boost to Some Hotels
Skift Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: With youth unemployment at record lows and paychecks getting fatter, people born between 1997 and 2012, are financially better off than young people in earlier eras. Some hotel brands are benefiting.
How Do You Know When Your Housekeepers Are in Duress?
Lodging
MAY 15, 2024
For many lodging properties, the housekeeping department employs more associates than any other, often numbering in the dozens or even hundreds. And most of the time, these room attendants, common area cleaners, housemen, and inspectors will be working alone. This makes them more vulnerable to injury or potential assault as they enter guestrooms, closets and storerooms, stairwells, and back-of-house locations.
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!
Simplifying Business Travel: T&E Comes Closer Together
Skift Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: "T&E" makes it sound like travel booking and expense tracking are already integrated, but that's far from the case. Some tech tools are trying to be at the forefront of this integration.
Extended Stay America Premier Suites Fort Myers – Airport Opens
Lodging
MAY 15, 2024
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—Extended Stay America announced the opening of the Extended Stay America Premier Suites Fort Myers – Airport in Fort Myers, Florida. Turnstone Group developed the property, which Sandpiper Hospitality will manage. The four-story, 124-room newly constructed Extended Stay America Premier Suites Fort Myers – Airport hotel has WiFi, healthy breakfast, cable, a fitness room, onsite guest laundry, an outdoor pool with grill area, and Extended Stay America Premier Suites’
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Hotel Equities Selected to Manage First Hampton by Hilton-Branded Hotel in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Hospitality Net
MAY 15, 2024
Leading hospitality management firm, Hotel Equities (“HE”), is thrilled to announce its selection as the management partner for the highly anticipated Hampton by Hilton hotel in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The hotel is the first new hotel development in the U.S. Virgin Islands in over 30 years. This landmark project, developed by Shaun Miller of Haven Development, also marks the first Hilton focused service hotel in the area, bringing the exceptional service and high standards of quality th
Short-Term Rental Platforms Are Seeing a Paris Olympics Spike
Skift Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: As prices start to dip for short-term rentals during the Olympics, this could be a good time to snag a (relatively decent) deal.
New Extended Stay America Opens in Florida
Hospitality Net
MAY 15, 2024
Extended Stay America®, the leading mid-priced extended stay hotel brand in the United States, announced today the opening of the Extended Stay America Premier Suites® Fort Myers - Airport in Fort Myers, Florida. Turnstone Group developed the property, which Sandpiper Hospitality will manage.
TUI Faces ‘Significant’ Costs Due to Boeing Delays
Skift Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: TUI is grappling with operational challenges due to ongoing delays in Boeing aircraft deliveries. But the European tourism giant still produced record revenue for its hotels, resorts, and cruises.
How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech
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
3 reasons why hoteliers need a CDP that’s built for our industry
Hospitality Net
MAY 15, 2024
Let’s face it: technology investments can be expensive. That’s why it’s so important for hoteliers to make sure you choose partners that will ultimately increase your bottom line and advance your mission to create amazing guest experiences.
Google Follows ChatGPT With New AI-Powered Trip-Planning Tools
Skift Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Google's new AI tool, Ariane Gorin's new plans for Expedia Group, and Qantas' change in routes to China.
AI and Human Input: Hospitality Leader Andrew Rubinacci’s Shares His Recipe for Revenue Management Success
Hospitality Net
MAY 15, 2024
When I asked Andrew Rubinacci to describe the early days of his illustrious hospitality career, his answer was one you might not expect—“I was a guinea pig,” he’ll say with a smile. “I was, quite literally, the first revenue manager at InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG).
Women in Leadership Dominate at Expedia Conference
Skift Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: Expedia's leadership is unique among major online travel companies in the West.
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.
IHG Hotels & Resorts expands presence in Nepal
Hospitality Net
MAY 15, 2024
IHG®Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to announce the signing of a management agreement with Mansarovar Amusement Park & Resort to develop Crowne Plaza Resort Nepalgunj, Nepal. Scheduled to open in early 2028, the resort will feature over 100 keys and will further strengthen IHG’s growing portfolio in the SWA region.
San Francisco’s Tourism Boss Resigns After 7 Months
Skift Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: San Francisco Travel is going to need a new champion if it's going to get out of its 'doom loop' narrative.
Ace Parking at Phoenix Airport Credits IDeaS in Helping Modernize its Revenue and Commercial Management Strategies
Hospitality Net
MAY 15, 2024
Parking is a critical source of revenue for airports. Yet, many operators continue to rely on a one-size-fits-all approach to parking rates, often ceding revenue opportunities to public transportation and ride-sharing services. IDeaS, a SAS company and the world’s leading provider of revenue management software and services, announced today that Ace Parking at Phoenix Airport (PHX) has optimized revenue and operations through investments in its modern technology stack.
TBO Tek Has IPO Money Now, Acquisitions Could Come Next
Skift Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: TBO Tek had a strong debut with its IPO, with plenty of interest in its shares. Now it needs to execute.
ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies
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.
Cross Hotels & Resorts Launches New Lumen Brand in Bangkok
Hospitality Net
MAY 15, 2024
Cross Hotels & Resorts proudly announces the launch of its new destination-centric brand, LUMEN, a hybrid hotel that amplifies the character of its neighbourhood and celebrates the community. The opening of Lumen Bangkok Udomsuk Station marks a paradigm shift in guest enhancement for Cross Hotels & Resorts as the company expands its portfolio with a vision to redefine the hospitality experience.
Uber Says Its Airport Shuttle Service Is a Hit in India – Now It’s Coming to the U.S
Skift Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: One example showed a 28-minute ride from Freedom Park to the PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte for $15.
A Deep Dive Into Japan’s Hotel ADR Growth Trends
Hospitality Net
MAY 15, 2024
Japan’s growth in hotel revenue per available room (RevPAR) has remained extremely impressive over the past 15 months – a function of a later opening post-pandemic, above-average inflation, and an influx of international demand. That’s largely reflected in average-daily-rate (ADR) growth, although through much of 2023, the first and third points helped drive double-digit occupancy increases as well.
Hampton by Hilton St. Thomas Names Hotel Equities Manager
Lodging
MAY 15, 2024
ATLANTA, Georgia—Hotel Equities (HE) announced its selection as the management partner for the Hampton by Hilton hotel in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The hotel is the first new hotel development in the U.S. Virgin Islands in over 30 years. This landmark project, developed by Shaun Miller of Haven Development, also marks the first Hilton-focused service hotel in the area.
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
Want to make a positive impact on your resort’s guest experience? Introduce a digital map
Hospitality Net
MAY 15, 2024
There’s a saying about maps: “You can’t use an old map to explore a new world.” And the current hotels and resorts space is a new world. 21% of hoteliers said that the most important near-term goal of technology is transforming business processes and operating models. Technology is finding its way into every stage of the guest journey, and younger generations of guests have high expectations for their visit.
TBO Tek Makes Strong Stock Market Debut – India Report
Skift Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: The TBO Tek shares made a strong debut on the Indian stock exchanges. This indicates a positive investor sentiment towards the travel and tourism segment.
Stayntouch Partners With Woby To Empower Hotels With Seamless In-Stay Dining
Hospitality Net
MAY 15, 2024
Stayntouch, a global leader in cloud hotel property management systems (PMS) and guest-centric technology, announced a new partnership with Woby, a self-order and pay web app that simultaneously connects with existing POS and PMS platforms. Stayntouch now integrates with Woby’s customizable web app, allowing for real-time POS and PMS synchronization.
Hotel associations fear fallout from Government’s ‘worrying’ approach to migration
Hotel Management
MAY 15, 2024
The Federal Budget’s decrease in the permanent migration planning levels from 190,000 per year down to 185,000, is expected to have a direct impact on hospitality services, according to Accommodation Australia and the Australian Hotels Association. AHA National CEO Stephen Ferguson said the decision, announced on Tuesday, will be felt by all industries, particularly in the regions.
ABM Success Recipe: Mastering the Crawl, Walk, Run Approach
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.
Middle East Hotel Construction Pipeline Rises to 612 Projects/144,222 Rooms at Q1 2024
Hospitality Net
MAY 15, 2024
The Q1 2024 Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report for the Middle East from Lodging Econometrics (LE) reveals, at Q1, the hotel construction pipeline in the region increased to 612 projects/144,222 rooms, up 5% by projects year-over-year (YOY).
Booking.com designated a DMA Gatekeeper
Bookassist
MAY 15, 2024
Booking.com is now a gatekeeper In a significant development for the hotel industry and online booking landscape, this week the European Commission has officially designated Booking.com as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This decision is expected to have far-reaching implications for the company’s business practices and therefore the hotel industry and the buying public.
Sporting events elevated Madrid hotel performance in April
Hospitality Net
MAY 15, 2024
Pushed by the Madrid Open and the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals, Madrid’s hotel industry posted double-digit performance growth in April, according to preliminary data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
Product watch: Celeste by Skopos
Hotel Designs
MAY 15, 2024
Hotel Designs Product watch: Celeste by Skopos Product watch: Celeste by Skopos To expand its ‘Accents’ offer, and build on its specialist experience in the design and manufacture of high-performance FR contract fabrics, Skopos has introduced Celeste, a new dimout quality, into the portfolio… Celeste flame retardant dimout has been specially selected for its’ broad colour palette, soft handle and elegant drape, as a perfect, simple, textured solution for contract curtains.
A Buyer’s Guide to Future-Proofing Your Restaurant Tech Stack
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