Skift Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Skift Take: Welcome to the new and improved Skift Travel Podcast.

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Lodging

APRIL 19, 2024

Over the past four years, utility costs at U.S. hotels have increased at a pace greater than total operating revenue. As a result, utility department expenses increased from 2.9 percent of total revenue in 2019 to an estimated 3.3 percent in 2023. As hotels have struggled to recover from the pandemic, any rise in cost ratios is an area of concern for owners and operators.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Skift Take: Paul Griffiths says he's never seen anything like it as his airport cancels hundreds of flights a day.

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Lodging

APRIL 19, 2024

CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced The Bentley Hotel Southampton has officially joined the Hyatt portfolio as an affiliated hotel, in collaboration with Bijal Hospitality, the property’s owner and operator. The hotel, which is currently in the midst of a renovation, is bookable across Hyatt reservation channels and is expected to join the JdV by Hyatt brand in mid-2024, following additional property-wide upgrades.

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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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Skift Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Last week was the second-biggest this year for travel startup funding. This week's total, $331 million, makes it the third-biggest this year.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 19, 2024

New reports from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Microsoft highlights the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its role in shaping the future of Travel & Tourism.

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Anthony Cole Training

APRIL 19, 2024

Technology is transforming businesses and disrupting entire industries, including the world of selling, which has traditionally been categorized as primarily a “people business”. From prospecting to closing, today’s mobile, social, big data, and cloud technologies are revamping the sales process in ways that would have been inconceivable a few decades ago.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Skift Take: Nevada wants people to know that it has more than casinos and entertainment attractions like The Sphere. The state is investing in tourism that supports its local communities outside of Las Vegas.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 19, 2024

UAE-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, celebrated its 20th anniversary this week in Berlin at the International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF), where the then start-up was first announced in 2004.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Amsterdam's hotel ban, Hyatt's Indian leisure travel, and new Apple technology in hotel rooms.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 19, 2024

2023 was the most dispersed year of travel with guests on Airbnb traveling to more than 100,000 cities and towns across more than 200 countries and regions. As guests continue to explore new destinations, more people than ever before have the opportunity to reap the economic benefits of home sharing. In the US alone, Hosts earned more than $24 billion in supplemental income in 2023, helping them make ends meet, save for retirement, and pay their mortgage.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Skift Take: As China continues its recovery from the pandemic, we look at trends shaping the country's travel industry.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 19, 2024

Twenty-one years after the opening of the legendary Nammos Restaurant, Nammos Hotels & Resorts is launching its inaugural property, Nammos Hotel Mykonos, ready to welcome guests from 27th April. Nammos Hotels & Resorts, the new hospitality brand from ADMO Lifestyle Holding (ADMO) - a joint venture between Alpha Dhabi and Monterock International, is excited to bring to life the hospitality brand’s first property on Psarou Bay’s golden sands, the same beach where Nammos Restaurant resides.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Skift Take: India is one of the most important source markets for Thailand. Pre-Covid, nearly 2 million Indian tourists flocked to Thailand, making India the third-largest source market in 2019. Now, Thailand is looking to bring India back to pre-Covid levels.

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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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Hospitality Net

APRIL 19, 2024

Tucked away within the heart of the iconic Mykonos Town, celebrated for its charming architecture, vibrant energy, and unique views, Anandes Hotel emerges as the latest independent luxury boutique hotel, set to open in June 2024. Gracing a high point of Mykonos’ enchanting Old Town (Chora), overlooking its glaring white houses, windmills and the breathtaking view of the Aegean Sea, Anandes Hotel is re-defining the new Cycladic chic style.

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Lodging

APRIL 19, 2024

WASHINGTON—Helped by the total solar eclipse, U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week, according to CoStar’s latest data through April 13, 2024. U.S. Hotel Performance April 7-13, 2024 Percentage change from comparable week in 2023:Occupancy: 65.8 percent (up 2.8 percent)ADR: $160.20 (up 2.9 percent)RevPAR: $105.48 (up 5.8 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, Philadelphia reported the largest year-over-year increase in occupancy (up 23.2 percent to 77.0 percent) and RevPAR (u

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 19, 2024

Mercure, a midscale brand from global hospitality leader Accor, announces the opening of Mercure ICON Singapore City Centre. Featuring 989 thoughtfully designed rooms, this newly built hotel is the largest Mercure hotel in the world.

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Lodging

APRIL 19, 2024

CARMEL, California—Carmel Valley Ranch announced the completion of a multimillion-dollar renovation project that updates the guest experience. The renovations encompass enhancements across the resort, including The Ranch’s Valley Kitchen restaurant; the Think Tank meeting venue; and River Ranch, the resort’s spot for sports and family-friendly fun “We are excited to welcome guests back to a new and revitalized resort experience,” said Ulrich Samietz, managing director of Carmel Valley Ranch.

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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.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 19, 2024

The 262-room hotel serves as a launchpad for savvy travelers to explore the authenticity of Shanghai.

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Lodging

APRIL 19, 2024

BETHESDA, Maryland—Stayntouch announced a new partnership with Gale Miami Hotel and Residences, a 51-story, 688-room hybrid apartment/hotel in downtown Miami, Florida, set to open its doors on May 1, 2024. Gale Miami offers a blend of hotel and apartment living with modern hotel rooms, apartments, condos, dining venues, and a spa. To provide operational efficiency, Gale Miami selected Stayntouch to deploy its cloud PMS, booking engine, smart kiosk, and secure ID-scanning technology.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 19, 2024

Somewhere there is a world where destinies collide. A world where one can spread their wings and wander, exactly as one wishes. In April, Sofitel takes us to this very special place with its new campaign starring Gillian Anderson and Dali Benssalah, the brand’s two ambassadors. A short film immortalized in the Sofitel Mexico City Reforma, an iconic hotel that unites past and present at the heart of a city with a rich culture.

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Hotel Business

APRIL 19, 2024

The Courtyard Johnson City has completed its extensive renovation. “This renovation showcases LBA’s commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences, adapting to the dynamic preferences of our guests, and bolstering the local economy,” said Farrah Adams, COO, LBA Hospitality. “The significant investment by Flynn Properties Inc. in revitalizing the hotel is more than an upgrade—it’s a catalyst for fostering community connections and supporting growth in

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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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Hospitality Net

APRIL 19, 2024

Fairfield by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary brands, recently announced the opening of Fairfield by Marriott Chengdu High-Tech Zone, which marks the brand’s 50th hotel opening milestone in Greater China. Located close to Guilong Park in Shuangliu District, the 145-room hotel is set to bring an inviting and seamless stay experience for travelers in the new area of Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan province.

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Hotel Business

APRIL 19, 2024

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has opened the Signature Inn Winnemucca located in Winnemucca, NV. The 40-room, upper-economy hotel is located close to Winnemucca Golf Course and Humboldt Museum. “The conversion of the Signature Inn Winnemucca, the latest of several Signature Inn properties expected to open this year, is part of the rapid growth of Sonesta’s portfolio,” said Keith Pierce, EVP/president, franchise & development, Sonesta.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 19, 2024

The prospect of higher inflation in coming months will likely cause volatility in financial markets. However, CBRE expects inflation will ease toward the Fed’s 2% target as the year progresses. While it’s too early for the Fed to declare victory on inflation, forward indicators point toward softening in the labor market. This should give the Fed confidence to make its first rate cut in June.

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Refine

APRIL 19, 2024

Group business is an undeniably important piece of the revenue puzzle for hotels. However, not all group revenue is equally valuable or desirable. To achieve an ideal mix of group and transient business, hotels must undergo a detailed evaluation process—one that can be greatly aided with an advanced revenue management system. Ten Crucial Steps to The post Steps for Success: Evaluating and Pricing Group Business appeared first on Revfine.com.

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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.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 19, 2024

TripAdvisor recently announced that it blocked a record two million fake reviews in 2023, a massive 50% increase from 2022. While this creates another uphill battle in an oversaturated industry where hoteliers struggle to cut through the exponentially growing noise, it’s good news for hardworking hotel owners who emphasize building their brands and creating outstanding guest experiences that translate to positive, trusted reviews.

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Hotel Business

APRIL 19, 2024

The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson, AZ, began a comprehensive renovation in 2022. Leading the design team is Jill Cole , managing principal, Cole Martinez Curtis and Associates (CMCA), who structured the transformation across three phases—rooms and suites, the clubhouse and public areas. Phase 1, the guestroom renovation, which included upgrading the showcase San Xavier Suite, was completed in late 2023.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 19, 2024

Rector of HES-SO and president of swissuniversities, Dr Luciana Vaccaro, presented her priorities in the evolving higher education landscape and looked at ways of strengthening the collaboration with EHL at this important moment in time. Against the backdrop of global challenges, tech advancements and changing paradigms in teaching and learning, three overarching themes emerge as the critical pillars supporting the strategic trajectory of modern higher education for both HES-SO and EHL: internat

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Hotel Business

APRIL 19, 2024

Driftwood Capital has secured $33 million in refinancing for the 200-key Sheraton Park City hotel in Park City, UT. Berkadia South Florida’s Managing Directors Michael Weinberg and Scott Wadler, along with their team members Alec Fox and Edmund Aramayo, arranged the five-year, fixed-rate CMBS loan through Goldman Sachs Bank USA. “The hotel, with its extensive meeting space compared to its nearby competitors, along with its close proximity to the mountains and historic main street, position

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