Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Skift Take: These advertising blocks aren't necessarily long-term decisions so these brands could be back on X at some point when this controversy fades.

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Lodging

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Unlike building security, cybersecurity is an area where criminals are continually finding new technological means to their ends. Thus, hotel operators must stay up to date on best practices to fend off data theft. “Cyber threats are continuously evolving,” said Brian Cornell, chief information officer at Concord Hospitality, which manages nearly 150 hotels.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Skift Take: We continue to add new speakers to the Skift Global Forum East conference lineup, most recently top industry leaders from Accor, Air France-KLM, Jumeirah, Emirates, and more.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Whether hitting the road on a new adventure or jetting off for a business venture, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is a priority that many of today’s travelers carry with them on their trips. One of the biggest focuses of these health-conscious travelers is nutrition. By understanding traveler preferences, hoteliers can help their guests maintain their healthy habits when traveling—improving satisfaction scores and building loyalty.

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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

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Skift Take: Choice Hotels has made yet another, more assertive move in its hostile takeover bid of rival Wyndham. It looks like shareholders will be voting on a potential merger when they consider board elections in May.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Experienced hotelier Craig Bond has taken up a new role of Senior Vice President – Head of Operations at Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG), marking his return to the group after almost eight years. Bond joins from La Vie Hotels and Resorts, where he spent the last two years as Managing Director, growing operations across Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Ukraine and Vietnam.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie (ENSP), a world-renowned benchmark in the pastry-making and ice-cream-making arts located in Yssingeaux (Haute-Loire, France), officially inaugurated the new extension to its 2,300sqm campus on Friday the 24th of November.

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Lodging

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

WASHINGTON—U.S. hotel performance showed mixed year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through Nov. 18, 2023. U.S. Hotel Performance November 12-18, 2023 Percentage change from comparable week in 2022Occupancy: 62.4 percent (down 0.6 percent)ADR: $156.47 (up 7.0 percent)RevPAR: $97.61 (up 6.3 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, Boston saw the largest year-over-year occupancy lift (up 11.0 percent to 77.2 percent).

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

STR’s global “bubble chart” update as of 11 November 2023 showed 79% of markets with growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR) compared to 2019. Different from the previous update, more markets outside of Europe have taken the top positions in recovery as winter approaches in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Lodging

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

NEW YORK—Infor announced that Noble House Hotels & Resorts selected Infor Hospitality Management Solution (HMS) for its property management system (PMS) of record. The organization decided to remove its existing PMS system and fully standardize it on the Infor cloud-based platform. Noble House has completed go-lives at 10 properties, with an additional 12 slated for 2024.

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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

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Stayntouch, a global leader in flexible cloud hotel property management systems (PMS) and guest-centric technology, has announced a significant expansion of its partnership with Real Hospitality Group (RHG), one of the fastest-growing hotel management companies in the United States, ranking in the top 15. RHG is furthering its collaboration with Stayntouch by implementing its intuitive cloud PMS system at two upscale New York properties — The Tillary Hotel Brooklyn and The FIDI Hotel in Manhatta

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Lodging

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

LAS VEGAS—The Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas announced the phase one completion of a property-wide transformation, which includes a floor-to-ceiling redesign of all guestrooms and suites; upgrades to all 15,000+ square feet of meeting and event space; and a new arrival experience with the redesign and relocation of the 23rd-floor lobby and front desk to the ground floor.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The hotel’s array of Scandinavian inspired accommodation will range from contemporary standard rooms to expansive executive suites, including a presidential suite.

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Lodging

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

ATLANTA—IHG Hotels & Resorts recently opened a new Crowne Plaza hotel in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, following a conversion and renovation. Located near Saint John Airport and within walking distance to downtown Saint John, Crowne Plaza Saint John Harbour View offers a range of spaces and amenities for business or leisure including 135 guestrooms, 5,500 square feet of meeting spaces, and a business center.

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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

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

ACCOR, A LEADING GLOBAL HOSPITALITY GROUP, ANNOUNCES THE SIGNING OF A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH LOCAL PARTNER GRAND HOTEL WEST, A FAMILY-OWNED HOTEL AND F&B BUSINESS. THE PARTNERSHIP WILL RESULT IN THE OPENING OF A NEW MERCURE HOTEL IN ORADEA IN EARLY 2026.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Skift Take: Being the inaugural carrier at one of India's newest airports gives IndiGo a strategic advantage.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Our brains are a remarkable tool that we rely on for guidance and understanding. Trusting in our own cognitive abilities is essential, as it allows us to navigate through life’s challenges, recognize potential threats, and seek meaningful connections. It is through our brain’s intricate wiring that we can detect danger, attract potential partners, and solve the problems that come our way.

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Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Most people love surprises, but not everyone, especially a hotel GM who has just found out a guest complaint after it’s become a crisis. Fortunately for many, including all hotels managed under National Hospitality Services (NHS) , a digital approach from Quore makes it so that a burst pipe in a guest’s room doesn’t burst a GM’s bubble. Kelly Haas, director of training and development, NHS, uses Quore’s software at all 40 of her company’s properties.

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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.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The gross profit margin for a cup of coffee or tea can reach 95% or more for restaurants. Who doesn’t want to sell more drinks? Let’s check out the latest coffee and tea trends to ensure we stay on top.

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Hotel News Resource

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

STR's global update as of 11 November 2023 showed 79% of markets with growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR) compared to 2019. Different from the previous update, more markets outside of Europe have taken the top positions in recovery as winter approaches in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

NexGen Hotels, a hotel development and management company based in Itasca, Illinois, today announced the acquisition of the Holiday Inn St. Petersburg West. Located at 1200 34th Street North, the 129-room hotel will be managed by Genuine Hospitality Group of St. Louis, Missouri.

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Hotel Designs

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Hotel Designs Hotel San Cristóbal unveils new layers of luxury Hotel San Cristóbal unveils new layers of luxury Hotel San Cristóbal, the Bunkhouse group’s first international property, has revealed a handful of new additions to the boutique property. We stepped inside for a closer look… Initially opened in 2017, the latest additions to Hotel San Cristóbal mark a new chapter for the 32-key beachfront hotel and includes the debut of an al fresco restaurant, Cosecha, along with new oceanfront

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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

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of India’s travel and tourism industry, 2023 marks a year recovery. This is the key finding of the inaugural Indian Accommodation Barometer – a joint project between Booking.com and Statista.

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Hotel Designs

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Hotel Designs Grand Hyatt brand set to debut in Utah Grand Hyatt brand set to debut in Utah Slated for late 2024, Grand Hyatt Deer Valley will expand Hyatt’s brand presence in a vibrant resort market… Hyatt has announced the planned expansion of the Grand Hyatt brand in Park City, Utah. Grand Hyatt Deer Valley will mark the debut of the Grand Hyatt brand in Utah and will be located at the Deer Valley Resort.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

An appealing ambience, a privileged location, convenient amenities, and an ethos focused on human connection are common characteristics looked by newer traveler generations.

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Guest Centric

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Reading Time: 6 minutes In the aftermath of a robust resurgence in the travel industry throughout 2023, hotels are gearing up for a transformative 2024, marked by shifting consumer preferences and the rise of cutting-edge technologies to help hotels address increasingly complex consumer and operational demands. This article explores the top 10 trends poised to redefine hotels and the.

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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

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Sandman Hotel Group (United Kingdom & Ireland), the leading Canadian hospitality company, is excited to announce the opening of its first hotel in Glasgow, Scotland - following a glittering Grand Opening held in the property to mark the occasion.

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eHotelier

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The strategic adoption of new technologies not only amplifies guest attraction but also catalyzes heightened revenue and a sustained competitive edge.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Whitbread Plc, the UK’s leading hospitality group and owner of Premier Inn, has been granted planning permission for a 116-bedroom hotel on Bognor Regis seafront by Arun District Council.

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Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

NexGen Hotels , a hotel development and management company based in Itasca, IL, has acquired the Holiday Inn St. Petersburg West. The 129-room hotel will be managed by St. Louis-based Genuine Hospitality Group. Located about three miles from downtown St. Petersburg, the property is also close to Tropicana Field, the Dali Museum, Morean Arts Center, Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater and Al Lang Stadium.

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