Fri.Jul 19, 2024

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Global IT Outage Grounds 1,000s of Planes; Makes ‘Flight Handling Impossible’

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Computer problems are nothing new for airlines and airports, but the scale of Friday's outage is without recent parallel, with Delta and United among those badly affected.

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The Future of Resorts: Magic 8 Ball Predictions for the Next Decade

Hospitality Net

The hospitality industry, particularly the resort sector, is on the cusp of significant transformations. Over the next decade, technological advancements, changing consumer preferences, and a heightened focus on sustainability will redefine the landscape of resorts. This article delves into the key trends and predictions shaping the future of resorts, offering insights into what guests and industry stakeholders can expect in the coming years.

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One Software Update, a Global Airline Meltdown

Skift Blog

Skift Take: An IT outage early Friday morning sent the world reeling as it affected banks, healthcare and airlines. The airline industry is currently experiencing thousands of disruptions, and it could take days for carriers to bounce back.

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Help Your Team with Cross-Selling & Up-Selling Strategies

Anthony Cole Training

The concept of cross-selling tends to evoke skepticism and wariness. Over time, this skepticism has arisen due to some individuals with good intentions although accompanied by undesirable practices. Pushing product is often another term used for cross-selling & up-selling strategies. Let’s explore why this skepticism about cross-selling exists.

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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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American Airlines Reaches Deal With Flight Attendants, Ending Years of Tense Negotiations

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Negotiations between American and its flight attendants became so tense that their union told members to be prepared to strike this summer. The tentative deal now makes it unlikely that flight attendants could stage a summer strike.

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Primland, Auberge Resorts Collection Unveils Property Refresh

Hospitality Net

Primland, Auberge Resorts Collection, a premier resort nestled in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, today debuts a significant redesign effort that redefines back-to-nature luxury and sensibility in the Southeast. In collaboration with renowned design firm, Chad Dorsey Design, the renovation introduces fully refreshed public spaces, a new signature restaurant, Leatherflower, as well as two brand new Mountain Top Tree House Suites, representing the ultimate in elevated accommodations overlooking t

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President and CEO of HSMAI, Bob Gilbert Announces Retirement

Hospitality Net

Following 30 years of executive leadership for the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Americas, HSMAI Foundation and HSMAI Global, the organization is announcing the retirement of President and CEO, Bob Gilbert. A cherished and admired leader in the global hospitality industry, Gilbert has accelerated his retirement plan as a result of a serious health issue.

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North Korea’s Benidorm-Inspired Resort Town Planned for May Opening, But Who’s Going?

Skift Blog

North Korea plans to open its much-talked about Wonsan-Kalma Coastal Tourist Zone in less than a year, with an inauguration set for May 2025.

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HITEC Rewind: Amadeus’ Joe Youssef on Data and AI in Hospitality

Hospitality Net

At HITEC 2024, Simone Puorto had an insightful conversation with Joe Youssef, Executive Vice President of Commercial for North America at Amadeus. They discussed the evolving role of technology in hospitality, the impact of data on decision-making, and the future trends shaping the industry. This interview is part of our HITEC 2024 series, bringing you key insights from leading industry experts.

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Taj-Parent IHCL Ventures Into Branded Residences with Chennai Launch

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As more people in India are seeking upscale living options that blend luxury with convenience, IHCL is leveraging its strong brand and hospitality expertise, to step into this space to meet these evolving demands.

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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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Lighthouse Launches Channel Manager, an AI Solution for Independent Hotels

Lodging

GHENT, Belgium—Lighthouse announced the release of Channel Manager, an AI-powered solution that impacts pricing, promotion, and distribution for independent hotels. Building on the recent acquisition and integration of Stardekk into the Lighthouse platform, this announcement updates channel management for independent hotels by addressing the long-standing limitations of static pricing, promotion, and distribution technologies.

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European Short-Term Rental Surge Defies Regulatory Challenges

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Despite facing backlash due to the housing crunch in many cities, Europe's short-term rental market is booming this summer.

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Harmonizing AI and Human Touch in Hotel Management: Overcoming Challenges and Embracing Opportunities

Hospitality Net

In the rapidly evolving hospitality industry, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly valuable tool for hotels. However, implementing AI solutions comes with its own set of challenges.

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Hyatt and The Standard, United and ULCCs and Columbus and Tourists

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at the chances of a new deal for Hyatt, United's latest reactions to the low-cost carrier model, and destinations' methods for calculating visitor numbers.

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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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Why Rate Parity still has to be “The Law of the Land” in hospitality?

Hospitality Net

There was a recent discussion on LinkedIn about the need for maintaining rate parity in hospitality and its implications.

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AI vs. Travel Advisors: When Humans Win

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Chatbots are relying on 20 years of bad travel writing, while travel advisors can be a real source of truth.

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SpringHill Suites Jackson Hole Completes Property-Wide Renovation

Lodging

JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming—SpringHill Suites Jackson Hole, a 121 all-suite property centrally located in downtown Jackson, Wyoming, has announced the completion of its property-wide redesign and transformation. Inspired by the nature of the surrounding area and Teton Range, the renovations encompass enhancements across the property including a refresh to all suites; a new arrival experience with the redesign of the lobby and added business center; updated touches to the fitness center; and upgrades t

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Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith Sees a Long-Term Olympics Boost – Skift Travel Podcast

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Air France-KLM said revenue will come in below what it was expecting due to the Paris Olympics, but CEO Ben Smith sees value in the global exposure.

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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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Choice Hotels Signs Agreement With Entegra to Give Owners Access to Suppliers

Lodging

NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc., announced it signed an agreement with Entegra. Choice branded hotel owners will have access to over 3,000 suppliers worldwide on Entegra’s digital group purchasing organization platform. This agreement will help hotel owners make food-purchasing decisions. “Entegra is proud to partner with Choice Hotels, one of the largest and most successful lodging companies in the world,” said Entegra Global CEO Damien Calderini.

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Is NOI the only thing that matters?

Hospitality Net

In this episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Karen Stephens, Revinate CMO, and Joe Pettigrew, Chief Commercial Officer at EOS Hospitality, reveal an industry truth that a hotel’s NOI should be the number one priority for revenue maximization. Pettigrew shares an honest perspective on commercial strategy — explaining that loyalty percentages, direct booking percentages, social media followers, email open rates, all mean nothing without property-specific plans to drive NOI.

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Kimpton Claret Hotel makes its debut in Denver

Hotel Business

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants , part of IHG Hotels & Resorts ‘ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, has revealed that the Kimpton Claret Hotel has opened in Denver’s Belleview Station neighborhood. It is the brand’s second hotel in Denver. “We are excited to open our doors as the first lifestyle boutique hotel in this area,” said Kimpton Claret GM Keith Siebenaler.

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Show Me You Know How to Value a Hotel

Hospitality Net

Take my hotel valuation quiz, and if you come within 5% plus or minus of the value, I will send you a free copy of my Hotel Market Analysis and Valuation Software—a $250 value—and recognize your achievement in my next Rushmore on Hotel Valuation newsletter. If you don’t come up with the correct value, I will give you a $200 off coupon so you can purchase the software for $50.

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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.

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Tarkett Atelier – colour coded for design success

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Tarkett Atelier – colour coded for design success Tarkett Atelier – colour coded for design success Tarkett Atelier was a well-trodden destination for visitors looking to explore the transformative power of colour and experience the latest specification tech at this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week. We revisited the showroom to take a closer look at its colourful collaboration… The three-day CDW design fest featured an action-packed programme in the Tarkett London showroom , ce

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The Americas and Asia Pacific show growth in hotel pipeline activity

Hospitality Net

Two of the world regions, the Americas and Asia Pacific, showed a year-over-year increase in hotel pipeline activity at the end of the second quarter, according to June 2024 data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.

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Lessons From the Global Tech Outage

Hospitality Tech

Although the July 19 incident was not a cyber attack, there are useful precautions that hotels and restaurants must take to prevent future disruption.

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HITEC Rewind: Tim Hansen of Agilysys on Innovation and Guest Experience in Hospitality

Hospitality Net

At HITEC 2024, Simone Puorto sat down with Tim Hansen, Vice President of Sales Hotels & Resorts at Agilysys. They discussed the latest trends in hospitality technology, the importance of guest choice, and the future direction of property management systems. This interview is part of our HITEC 2024 series, bringing you key insights from industry leaders.

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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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Why group revenue is about risk management

Hotel Speak

Whether you accept transient or group business to your hotel is more than just a revenue management question. It’s also a risk management question. How much are you willing to risk? And what is the philosophy of the hotel, the ownership, the general manager, and other stakeholders? Do they want to take a high risk and get a high return, or do they want to minimize the risk for a more reliable income?

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UK Hospitality sector insolvencies suffers most insolvencies amidst sector struggles

Hospitality Net

In the last 12 months, company insolvencies have increased in the hospitality sector more than in any other sector, according to the latest insolvency figures for England and Wales. In fact, the sector comprises 16% of all recorded company insolvencies in the same time period.

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Bob Gilbert retires from HSMAI president/CEO role

Hotel Business

Following 30 years of executive leadership for the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Americas, HSMAI Foundation and HSMAI Global , Bob Gilbert has retired as president/CEO of HSMAI. He has accelerated his retirement plan as a result of a serious health issue. “It is with the utmost respect that we announce today the retirement of Bob Gilbert from his role of president and CEO of HSMAI,” said Andrew Rubinacci, HSMAI Americas chair and chief advisory officer at FLYR

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Leveraging Historical Data for Effective Seasonal Planning in Hotels

Hospitality Net

The hospitality industry goes through shifts in travel and tourism, requiring hoteliers to react accordingly. Not only this, but each hotel will have ebbs and flows dependent on its locale, client base, affiliations, and offerings. The importance of seasonal planning in the hospitality industry cannot be overstated.

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Beyond The Meeting Room: Luxury Magazine Resource

Escape into a world of luxury and dive into the future of tech, fun takes on the American pastime, and many inspirational individuals. With engaging reports on fashion, food, travel, finance, sports, and more, download now and enjoy the read!