Skift Blog
AUGUST 20, 2024
Skift Take: Airlink marks the latest in a series of strategic investments for the Qatar Airways Group in Africa and beyond. Could the much-anticipated RwandAir deal be next?
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 20, 2024
Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the opening of The Bolton Stadium Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals, located in the heart of North West England and attached to the home of Bolton Wanderers Football Club. With 125 comfortable rooms and suites, panoramic pitch-side views, an all-day restaurant, bar, and lounge, as well as several modern meeting rooms, the hotel is the perfect venue for guests visiting the stadium or business travellers arranging meetings and events.
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Skift Blog
AUGUST 20, 2024
Skift Take: Major hotel groups are playing Pokémon with their loyalty programs. Instead of collecting rare game cards, they're adding new sets of travelers to their databases. Gotta catch 'em all.
Lodging
AUGUST 20, 2024
The hospitality industry has seen a significant increase in outsourcing labor and part-time staff. As a result, many outsourced staff, temporary, or part-time employees may not be looking their best in company-issued garments upon their first day and therefore not feeling like they are a part of the team. JW Marriott Nashville recognized these challenges within its housekeeping department, which operates with a significant amount of outsourced labor.
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!
Skift Blog
AUGUST 20, 2024
Skift Take: Delivering seamless digital interactions across every touchpoint is more critical than ever in today’s travel landscape, especially during major travel disruptions. Using AI tools behind the scenes can help travel brands enhance — not replace — human talent and personal empathy.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 20, 2024
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, and Brigade Hotel Ventures Ltd. (BHVL) are delighted to announce the launch of the first ibis Styles property in Karnataka, located in the cultural capital of India. This marks the opening of the third ibis Styles hotel in India, following successful launches in Goa. ibis Styles Mysuru will be the fourth hotel opening between Brigade and Accor, enhancing this partnership further.
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Hospitality Net
AUGUST 20, 2024
I cannot be alone. I am sure we have all looked at those waste receptacles/rubbish bins with questioning eyes and asked ourselves, what goes where? Although you will often be given a list of appropriate items, there is no way to include every possible allowable item. If you are like me, what you have in your hand is a plate or container of mixed items requiring multiple bins, further complicating the problem.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 20, 2024
Skift Take: The Standard is part of a category of hotels that Hyatt and all major groups covet. Hyatt's CEO has previously said adding luxury and lifestyle brands can create a “network effect,” driving loyalty program growth and engagement.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 20, 2024
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Heiwa Real Estate Co. Ltd., for a new Park Hyatt hotel in Sapporo. Scheduled to open in 2029, the hotel will be situated in the economic and cultural center of the Hokkaido Prefecture in northern Japan. It will be the fourth Park Hyatt branded hotel in the country and will complement the award-winning Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono, a luxury mountain retreat located in Hokkaido’s le
Skift Blog
AUGUST 20, 2024
Skift Take: Just about every hotel brand is trying to target luxury, and Hilton’s no different. Its approach with this move is strengthening relationships with influential travel advisors.
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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
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 20, 2024
Ahura Resorts - the 100% Fijian family-owned management company of Likuliku Lagoon Resort, is excited to announce a series of major revitalization projects for 2025 during which, the resort will close from 1st February to 30th April 2025.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 20, 2024
Skift Take: With hybrid work now here to stay, Switzerland is confident there are still legs in the blended travel trend.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 20, 2024
Andaz Turks & Caicos at Grace Bay, developed by Vista Development Inc., announces today a key milestone thanks in large part to its construction partner BYD TCI Construction. The project recently celebrated the topping off with a ceremony at the site of the future resort and luxury residences. Marking the completion of the building’s fundamental framework and roof, the event included remarks from key project representatives along with a celebration of Andaz Turks & Caicos’ team who delivered the
Skift Blog
AUGUST 20, 2024
Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Hyatt’s purchased of Standard, what new loyalty branding deals look like, and Shakira’s role pitching Despegar.
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.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 20, 2024
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the signing of a new InterContinental Hotels & Resorts property in Orlando, Fla. Developed in partnership with owner Flag Luxury Group and Unicorp National Developments, InterContinental Orlando will welcome guests with elevated amenities and culturally rich experiences that exemplify the InterContinental brand’s evolution while providing insider expertise to all the destination has to offer.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 20, 2024
Skift Take: The courting carriers aren’t over the finish line just yet, but the green light from the DOJ dramatically increases the likelihood of the deal closing successfully.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 20, 2024
Borgo dei Conti Resort is a 40-room & suite luxury resort located in the heart of Umbria, Italy. Opening summer 2024, the estate is surrounded by 40 acres of picturesque olive groves and lush forestland - immersing guests in the scenic Italian countryside. Designed by Milanese firm Spagnulo and Partners, Borgo dei Conti Resort’s design scheme pays homage to Umbria’s history with the use of rich color palettes inspired by the work of iconic Renaissance painters such as Pietro Perugino and Raffael
Skift Blog
AUGUST 20, 2024
Skift Take: Shakira has paved the way for other Latin America artists. Despegar hopes she can open more doors for the company, as well.
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.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 20, 2024
Australia’s largest hotel operator, Accor, has added its weight as Founding Hotel Partner of the newly created Australian Restaurant and Café Association (ARCA), which has been established to respond to the economic challenges facing the local hospitality industry.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 20, 2024
Skift Take: Jordan's tourism sector has actually grown year-on-year, but the situation is far from perfect.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 20, 2024
Investment Trends For H1 2024 a total of €655M was transacted, a near fourfold increase on the approximately €173M traded in H1 2023 – this pushed transaction volumes over the past year to an all-time high of almost €790M. Activity was supported by continued good operational performance across the sector and a couple of large deals including the sales of the Shelbourne Hotel and a majority stake in the Dean Hotel Group.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 20, 2024
Skift Take: The younger generation in India are increasingly embracing an aspirational lifestyle that places a premium on travel and new experiences. This trend has led to a significant increase in first-time international travelers.
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
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 20, 2024
In today’s competitive travel market, standing out to potential guests at the right moment is crucial for driving bookings. With TravelAds Sponsored Listings used as a single solution or in tandem with our other powerful solutions like hotel display ads, you can effectively reach your target audience at the most impactful moments of their booking journey.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 20, 2024
Skift Take: Wynn Al Marjan Island is on its second president, and that's before its opening three years from now. Leading the hotel now is a steady hand from Las Vegas.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 20, 2024
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, continues to strengthen its leadership position in extended stay with three new Everhome Suites breaking ground in San Antonio, Texas; Bowling Green, Kentucky; and Wichita, Kansas. All three were developed in collaboration with Highside Companies. These groundbreakings, along with eight others earlier this year, demonstrate Choice’s first-mover advantage in the category, continuing to capitalize on ext
Skift Blog
AUGUST 20, 2024
Skift Take: The Indian aviation industry is rapidly growing, but continues to be underserved, be it in terms of airports or airlines. This creates a significant opportunity for new players to enter the market and fill the gap.
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.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 20, 2024
Resolute Road Hospitality and Choice Hotels International recently organized an Executive Investment Forum in Dallas titled "Exploring Extended Stay in Texas." The event drew approximately 100 hospitality executives who delved into best management practices, emerging market trends, and Choice’s latest extended-stay brand, Everhome Suites.
Hotel Management
AUGUST 20, 2024
Mariott International is set to introduce a multi-city dining series spanning six iconic luxury hotels across Asia Pacific. Running from September to November, the Luxury Group Dining Series presents bespoke dining experiences crafted by top culinary talents from across the region. The series, which activates 23 restaurants and bars and involves over 55 culinary talents from 25 hotels and resorts, takes places in six key cities: Tokyo, Bali, Melbourne, Bangkok, Mumbai, and Singapore.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 20, 2024
Hilton today introduced Hilton for Luxury, a premier global luxury travel advisor (LTA) preferred partner program exclusive to Hilton’s award-winning luxury brands: Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, LXR Hotels & Resorts, NoMad Hotels and Signia by Hilton. The invitation-only program is designed for Hilton’s top-producing luxury travel advisors in every region, who support customers in booking world-class accommodations around the globe.
Hotel Management
AUGUST 20, 2024
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is set to acquire lifestyle hospitality company Standard International, including its The Standard and Bunkhouse Hotels brands, in a deal worth up to US$335 million. Following the planned acquisition, Hyatt intends to form a dedicated lifestyle group, headquartered in New York City, led by Standard International’s Executive Chairman Amar Lalvani as President and Creative Director, and made up of Standard International and Hyatt colleagues.
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