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In Major Reversal, Google Will Keep Cookie Trackers. What it Means for Travel Marketers

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As a baseball luminary once said, "It ain't over til it's over." Third-party cookies were about to be gone but then they weren't.

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IRHG Names Katharine Ames as Chief Marketing Officer

Lodging

CHARLESTON, South Carolina—The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG) announced the appointment of Katharine Ames as chief marketing officer. In this newly created role, she will continue to oversee all marketing efforts across the company’s portfolio, including internal communications, public relations, programming and branding, partnerships, and social media.

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Struggling SpiceJet to Raise $358 Million – India Report

Skift Blog

Skift Take: SpiceJet has been facing financial and legal issues for years. However, the positive momentum of the Indian aviation industry is keeping it from going bankrupt, and that is what the airline is banking on.

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INNSiDE by Meliá debuts in Portugal with a new opening in Braga

Hospitality Net

Renowned lifestyle hotel brand INNSiDE by Meliá has just opened its first property in Portugal: the INNSiDE Braga Centro in the iconic Retiro das Convertidas building. This modern hotel has been fully renovated to offer guests a seamless blend of leisure and business. With its designer spaces, casual atmosphere designed to unwind and inspire, and accessible premium service, the hotel is the perfect starting point to discover the local scene in the city.

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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!

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SAP Concur CEO Touts New Business Travel Platform

Skift Blog

Skift Take: SAP Concur, the behemoth of corporate travel and expense management, is flexing its muscles. Its new travel booking platform, now widely available in major markets, boasts a sleeker interface and richer content.

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What will be the impact on hotel marketing of Google abandoning its vision for a future without third-party cookies?

Hospitality Net

Background - Google just announced it was abandoning its quest to remove support of third-party cookies in its popular browser Chrome after four years of delays to find an alternative, citing “the amount of work it would take to move away from cookies, and the amount of impact it would have across the digital ad industry.” There were also rumblings by some government authorities in the UK and EU, which were concerned that Google’s stopping its support to third-party cookies in Chrome would be an

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Dar Global Launches Marriott Residences In Aida, Oman

Hospitality Net

Dar Global, the luxury international real estate developer, today announced the launch of Marriott Residences as part of their Aida masterplan community, paying homage to the hospitality giant’s world-class standards of sophisticated living. Valued at USD 100,000,000, the development is anticipated to be one of the most sought-after addresses in Oman’s spectacular golfing destination.

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These Travel Tech Execs Push Back on AI Hype for Hotels

Skift Blog

Skift Take: These hotel tech execs all believe there are big opportunities for AI, but they also believe that marketers are promoting it in ways that don't make sense.

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Hyatt and CR Land Announce Plans for a New Park Hyatt Hotel in Xi’an

Hospitality Net

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and China Resources Land (CR Land, HKEX: 1109) announced that Hyatt has entered into a management agreement with CR Land for a Park Hyatt hotel in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, China. This project will be ideally located in the CCBD, one of the key mix-use commercial complexes along Xi’an’s central axis. Park Hyatt Xi’an will provide worldly travelers a sophisticated home-away-from-home in the ancient capital of China.

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Delta Is Beginning to Recover From Meltdown, CEO Says

Skift Blog

Skift Take: After days of cancellations and disruptions, Delta CEO Ed Bastian provided a timeline on when the carrier expected to stabilize operations.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

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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Marriott’s Moxy brand coming to Cairo in 2029

Hospitality Net

Marriott International and Reliance Ventures have signed an agreement to open a Moxy Hotel in downtown Cairo. Expected to open in 2029, Moxy Cairo Downtown will bring the brand’s "playful hospitality, design and social spaces" to the heart of the city’s downtown district.

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AHLA Launches Hospitality Law Database

Lodging

WASHINGTON—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced the launch of its Hospitality Law Database, which gives hoteliers quick access to a nationwide compendium of state and local laws that impact hotel operations. This new online tool will help hotel owners, managers, human resources professionals, lawyers, and others navigate and abide by the ever-changing patchwork of state and local laws that affect the hotel industry.

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2027 Opening Planned for Radisson RED at Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham

Hospitality Net

Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the signing of Radisson RED Birmingham Edgbaston Stadium, located at one of the leading cricket grounds in the UK. The new hotel, set to open in 2027, joins Radisson Hotel Group’s rapid growing portfolio in the UK and Ireland, which now includes more than 70 hotels in operation and under development in the region.

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CoStar: U.S. Hotel Industry Improves Monthly Performance

Lodging

WASHINGTON—The U.S. hotel industry reported improved performance results from the previous month, according to June 2024 data from CoStar. June 2024 Percentage change from June 2023:Occupancy: 69.6 percent (flat)ADR: $161.30 (up 1.5 percent)RevPAR: $112.33 (up 1.5 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, New York City experienced the highest levels in each of the three key performance metrics: occupancy (up 2.5 percent to 87.8 percent), ADR (up 4.4 percent to $317.91), and RevPAR (up 7.0 percent [R

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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.

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TUI Hotels & Resorts Taps Canary Technologies to Power its Digital Guest Journey

Hospitality Net

Canary Technologies, the industry’s leading Guest Management System, today announced that TUI Hotels & Resorts has chosen Canary to power its digital guest journey. TUI is one of the world’s leading hospitality companies with more than 400 hotels and resorts across 40 countries. TUI selected Canary’s innovative Guest Management Platform to unlock new revenue opportunities, further elevate the guest experience and drive efficiencies across their portfolio.

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Marcus & Millichap Announces Sale of Two South Carolina Hotels

Lodging

SOUTH CAROLINA—Marcus & Millichap announced the sale of two Country Inn & Suites properties in Orangeburg and Summerville, South Carolina. The assets collectively sold for $14,500,000. “These properties were sold as a portfolio at full asking price,” said Jack Davis, senior vice president, investments. “The buyers plan to convert these properties and complete an extensive renovation.

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321-Key Courtyard by Marriott Debuts in Sapporo, Japan

Hospitality Net

Courtyard by Marriott®, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Sapporo in Sapporo City, the capital of Japan’s northernmost island of Hokkaido. The new hotel is the eighth Courtyard by Marriott hotel to open in Japan and the first Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Hokkaido.

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InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Partners With Timeshifter

Lodging

LONDON, England—InterContinental Hotels & Resorts announced a partnership with Timeshifter, an app based on the latest circadian science that devises personalized jetlag mitigation plans to help travelers manage the causes and symptoms of jetlag. InterContinental is introducing a range of “Intentional Flexibility” initiatives, designed to support guests in navigating their day-to-day travel.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

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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229-Key Radisson RED Opens in Kraków, Poland

Hospitality Net

Radisson RED Hotel & Radisson RED Apartments Krakow offers lifestyle hotel experiences with bold design and modern amenities. The property features 229 rooms, along with 46 extended-stay apartments located in a separate building. The main building offers a wide selection of rooms and suites, including superior rooms with a terrace overlooking the University of Economics campus, in addition to corner and junior suites, and a presidential suite.

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Essential Tips for Crafting Engaging and Persuasive Copy

Social Hospitality

Nowadays, attention spans are short, and competition is fierce. That means crafting compelling copy is more critical than ever. Effective copywriting must grab your audience’s attention and persuade readers to act. Whether you’re writing for a website, social media, or an email campaign, the principles of persuasive copy remain the same. Here’s a guide to creating engaging copy that converts.

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How to Lose a guy.whoops.Revenue Manager in 10 Days

Hospitality Net

We love our beautiful RM’s. Remember how they were so tiny 30 odd years ago. Now fully grown, with both feed standing right inside life making our lives so much more happy.

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Simplifying the Digital Pathway: How AI Chatbots Can Revolutionize Hotel Bookings

Are Morch

This article is part of the Hotel Digital Transformer newsletter on LinkedIn. Subscribe to my LinkedIn newsletter where I’ll share tips, ideas, and strategies to help your hotel open its digital gateway. __ In the digital age, the hospitality industry faces a pivotal challenge: simplifying the online booking journey to captivate and convert visitors into guests.

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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

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Travel Tech Asia 2024 records highest exhibition space sold and unveils stunning line of bellwether speakers

Hospitality Net

Travel Tech Asia 2024, co-located with ITB Asia and MICE Show Asia, will take place from 23 to 25 October 2024 at Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore. The show has already sold more exhibition spaces than last year with bigger and more Travel Tech exhibitors. Key exhibitors include Hotelbeds, Agoda, Go Global Travel, TBO Holidays, Korea Tourism Startup Center, Juniper Travel Technology, Convergent International Travel, Travel Compositor, SiteMinder, DerbySoft, Archipelago International,

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What is sustainable travel: 10 best practices

eHotelier

As academics specializing in the travel, tourism and hospitality (TTH) industry, we have trained and advised dozens of companies in their journey towards sustainable businesses. There is so much more to sustainable travel & tourism than the generic statements you see on brand websites – which are invarably an attempt to greenwash. TTH firms are accountable and.

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BLLA Formally Launches the Luxury Academy Elevating Excellence in Independent Boutique Hotel Education

Hospitality Net

BLLA, the singular voice in the independent Luxury Boutique Lifestyle Hotel space, has formally opened the educational platform to all BLLA members and the hospitality industry in collaboration with Équité, the leading global luxury strategy, communication, and brand activation firm. The platform is now available to accept registrations for our association members who receive discounted pricing, including independent hotel properties and those in a small brand group of boutique hotels.

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The material world of Duravit

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs The material world of Duravit The material world of Duravit Velvety cast-mineral material, distinctive natural patterns, and a host of fascinating materials raise the bar in the bathroom – Duravit looks at different ways these textures can be combined to create intriguing and exciting bathroom designs. Intriguing textures, the very best materials and fascinating surfaces are used to create a unique atmosphere that highlights individual design styles.

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ABM Success Recipe: Mastering the Crawl, Walk, Run Approach

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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ComOps Announces New Collaboration with Infor to Enhance Hospitality Solutions in North America

Hospitality Net

PEMBROKE PINES, FL – July 24, 2024 ComOps, a leading customer experience (CX) and professional service solutions provider today announced a new collaboration with Infor, the industry cloud company. This strategic collaboration designates ComOps as a new professional service partner for Infor, specifically as a primary partner in the hospitality sector in North America.

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Transform your hotel interiors with the new Balsan Brush Collection by Baptiste Vandaele

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Transform your hotel interiors with the new Balsan Brush Collection by Baptiste Vandaele Transform your hotel interiors with the new Balsan Brush Collection by Baptiste Vandaele Balsan, with a rich history spanning nearly 300 years, has established itself as the premium flooring manufacturer in France, committed to sustainability, elegance and innovation with its new Brush Collection… Continuing its legacy of blending style with advanced manufacturing techniques, Balsan intro

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Shinola Planning for 170-Key Hotel in Indianapolis

Hospitality Net

Shinola, a Detroit-based company, is set to expand its hotel portfolio by opening a second hotel in Indianapolis. The investment group Boxcar Development, led by Herb Simon and the Simon family, has submitted a preliminary proposal to transform the former CSX building site in downtown Indianapolis. The ambitious redevelopment plan includes the Shinola Hotel, a 4,000-seat music venue managed by Live Nation, retail spaces, and a pedestrian skybridge connecting Pennsylvania Street to Gainbridge Fie

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Ashford sells One Ocean Resort & Spa for $87M

Hotel Business

RobertDouglas represented Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc. in the sale of the 193-room One Ocean Resort & Spa in Atlantic Beach, FL, to a joint venture between Aspect Real Estate, Corner Lot Development and Sage investments. The sale price was $87 million. The property offers direct beach access, ocean views from every guestroom and a spa facility.

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A Buyer’s Guide to Future-Proofing Your Restaurant Tech Stack

The race to 100% digital is on. With the restaurant industry still in the early innings of its digital transformation, brands need an airtight strategy when it comes to building out their tech stack. Download the buyer’s guide to learn where to prioritize your efforts and get the most out of every investment.