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Future of Airports in India: DigiYatra for International Travel, Coming Soon

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Turning international travel into “a walk in the park” may take time, but wouldn't it be nice to skip those endless queues at airport gates, airline counters, immigration, and security checks? DigiYatra has made domestic travel a smoother ride. If rolled out for international travel, we could all breathe a little easier!

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Accommodation Australia CEO Michael Johnson announces retirement

Hotel Management

Popular hotel industry figure and CEO of the nation’s peak accommodation industry body, Accommodation Australia, Michael Johnson, has announced his retirement, effective July 31, 2024. Johnson spent four years as national and NSW head of Tourism Accommodation Australia before being appointed CEO of Accommodation Australia in January 2023 ahead of the amalgamation between TAA and Accommodation Association of Australia on 1 July 2023.

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Fighting Overtourism: Madhya Pradesh Looks to Introduce Tourist Registration System — India Report

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Religious travel is a significant aspect of tourism in India. However, overcrowding at key religious destinations often leads to potential dangerous situations such as stampedes. Uttarakhand has taken its first step to solve this issue, and Madhya Pradesh is now likely to follow.

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From Strategy to Impact: Mainstreaming Net Positive Hospitality

Hospitality Net

At the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance Member Summit in Nice, HNtv INSIDERS caught up with Glenn Mandziuk, CEO at the Alliance and Dr. Willy Legrand, Professor at the IU International University of Applied Sciences in Germany. This summit, themed ’Mainstreaming Net Positive Hospitality’, provided the hospitality industry with an opportunity to discuss how to drive action.

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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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Qantas to resume flights from Brisbane to Manila for first time in 10 years

Hotel Management

Qantas is set to resume flights from Brisbane to Manila for the first time in 10 years as demand grows for travel between Australia and the Philippines. From 28 October 2024, the route will operate four days per week with Airbus A330 aircraft, adding more than 100,000 seats between Australia and the Philippines each year. “We’re always looking to ensure that we have the right aircraft, on the right routes and at the right time of year to best meet the needs of our customers,” said Qantas Interna

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Insights from Our 2023-2024 Hotel Management Sentiment Survey

Hospitality Net

With the first quarter of the year behind us, our recent sentiment survey provides a snapshot of the current state of the hotel industry and a glimpse into what 2024 might hold. Benefiting from insights from hotel managers across various regions, the survey sheds light on performance expectations, operational challenges, and future forecasts.

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The Secret to Getting Executive Buy-in For Hospitality Procure-to-Pay Technology

Hospitality Net

Digital procure-to-pay (P2P) solutions are a no-brainer for the modern hotelier, streamlining procurement cycles and generating insights for more strategic purchasing decisions. But these goals can’t be realised unless everyone is on board for the investment—particularly hospitality leadership and owners.

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3 Keys to excellent hotel housekeeping

eHotelier

A little while ago, I checked into a hotel and immediately told my two young children, “Hop on the bed, and try not to touch the carpet”. It was filthy. Other than the cleanliness, there was nothing wrong with it. The bed was comfortable, all the facilities worked, and the front desk staff were lovely. But they could have offered me a complimentary champagne breakfast prepared by Gordon Ramsay himself, and I would still remember it as the place with someone else’s dirty tissue in the corner.

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Hyatt and Kiraku Announce Plans for New Luxury Hot Spring Ryokan Brand ATONA in Locations Across Japan in 2026

Hospitality Net

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Kiraku, Inc. (“Kiraku”) today announced that ATONA, the modern hot spring ryokan (Japanese-style inn) brand, will open properties in Yufu, Yakushima, and Hakone. The ATONA brand was announced in 2022 under a joint venture between a Hyatt affiliate and Kiraku, a Japanese company dedicated to preserving valuable assets for future generations.

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Namibia's President, H.E. Dr Nangolo Mbumba Will Headline the Agenda at Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF)

Hotel News Resource

With just over a month to go before the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) (www.AHIF.com) opens its doors on 25th June, the government of Namibia has confirmed that the President of the Republic of Namibia, H.E. Dr. Nangolo Mbumba will headline the agenda.

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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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Hospitality Robots – Here To Stay…

Hospitality Net

Where staffing levels have been affected due to issues such as Brexit or the COVID-19 pandemic, robots have become increasingly used across the UK hospitality sector in recent years. And, during the early days, many queried whether they would be here to stay.

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The Great George Hotel

Webrezpro

Book yourself a boutique stay at The Great George Hotel in Charlottetown on Prince Edward Island. You can stroll the shops, sleep late, and nibble their homemade cookies. There are also romantic extras available if you’re with your special someone, including roses, Prosecco, and delicious chocolate truffles.

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What to Do If Your Email Is Hacked

Hospitality Net

I think I could count on my hand the people I know who have NOT had their email hacked. Maybe they found a four-leaf clover when they were kids!

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What Personalized Hospitality Is and What It Isn't - By Doug Kennedy

Hotel News Resource

As a hotel conference speaker opinion writer, I always try to stay up on the very latest innovations and tech solutions, and so I start each day by reading at least a half dozen lodging industry eNewsletters. Being a provider of training in the topic areas of hospitality, sales, and guest service excellence, my eyes are always drawn to any headline with the words 'personalized' or 'guest hospitality' in it.

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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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Accor celebrates the opening of its 700th hotel in Greater China

Hospitality Net

Accor Greater China is proud to unveil its 700th hotel, with the opening of Sofitel Shanghai North Bund - a spectacular 25-story landmark and the newest flagship of the prestigious Sofitel Hotels & Resorts brand. The milestone opening is especially significant, given that 2024 is the 60th anniversary of Sofitel - Accor’s ambassador of modern French zest and art-de-vivre around the world - as well as the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France, and the China-France Year

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Why hospitality businesses win by putting people first – a mindset shift

eHotelier

Let's explore the key challenges hospitality businesses face and the strategies you can implement to align corporate culture and human values.

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Accor and Sanya Jinghai Cheng Real Estate Development Sign New MGallery Hotel in Sanya City Center

Hospitality Net

Accor Greater China, together with Sanya Jinghai Cheng Real Estate Development Co. Ltd., is pleased to announce the signing of a new MGallery Hotel Collection address in the cosmopolitan heart of Sanya city center, on the spectacular island of Hainan. The 187-room, 25-storey tower is set to open by the end of 2025 and will benefit from Sanya’s thriving tourism industry, luxurious resort reputation, and growing business segment.

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New Research Shows Economic Optimism Among European Accommodation Operators at an All Time High

Hotel News Resource

The research, published by Booking.com in partnership with Statista, has revealed that almost two-thirds (63%) of respondents believe that the economic situation of their business will develop positively or very positively in the coming six months - up 4 percentage points and marking the fourth consecutive rise since the first Barometer report in 2022.

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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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STR Weekly Insights: 12-18 May 2024

Hospitality Net

U.S. revenue per available room (RevPAR) grew 2.8% year over year (YoY) for the week ending 18 May 2024. Once again group and midweek demand across the upper chain scales drove performance. The increase in RevPAR was driven almost entirely by average daily rate (ADR), which rose 2.6%. Occupancy was up 0.1 percentage points (ppts) at 67.4%, which was the highest weekly occupancy of 2024 but still 3.0 ppts below the 2019 comparable.

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UEFA Champions League Final 2024: How is It Impacting Hotel and Short-term Rental Prices in London

Hotel News Resource

Article - UEFA Champions League Final 2024: How is It Impacting Hotel and Short-term Rental Prices in London - As football fans descend on London for the Champions League Final how are hoteliers adjusting their room prices?

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Tivoli Hotels & Resorts Expands in Italy With Tivoli Palazzo Gaddi in Florence

Hospitality Net

Tivoli Hotels & Resorts announces the brand’s expansion in Italy with the addition of a stunning historical property in the center of Florence—Tivoli Palazzo Gaddi Firenze Hotel. A luxury palace dating back to the 16th century, the 86-key property has been lovingly restored and is scheduled to open as a Tivoli Hotel in June. Formerly an NH Collection Hotel, Tivoli Palazzo Gaddi is the second Tivoli Hotel in Italy, joining Tivoli Portopiccolo Sistiana Wellness Resort & Spa.

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Insights from Our 2023-2024 Hotel Management Sentiment Survey

HotStats

With the first quarter of the year behind us, our recent sentiment survey provides a snapshot of the current state of the hotel industry and a glimpse into what 2024 might hold. Benefiting from insights from hotel managers across various regions, the survey sheds light on performance expectations, operational challenges, and future forecasts.

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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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Episode Daan Taipei Opened Joining the JdV by Hyatt Portfolio

Hospitality Net

The second hotel to open under the EPISODE brand offers a locally inspired experience in Taipei’s East District.

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Posthotel Achenkirch’s spring newsletter inspires guests and drives direct bookings

Revinate

Inspiration Posthotel Achenkirch’s spring newsletter inspires guests and drives direct bookings Subject line: Renewal in Spring: Your Power Place in the Mountains Sent: March 2024 Brand: Posthotel Achenkirch Category: Inspiration Hotel location: Tyrol, Austria (EMEA) Our thoughts: Located in the heart of the picturesque Karwendel nature reserve and not far [.

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NH Collection’s Debut in Finland Continues a Proud Legacy of Legendary Hospitality

Hospitality Net

Located in a historic property in the heart of the Finnish capital, the new NH Collection Helsinki Grand Hansa offers a unique blend of rich heritage and modern hospitality.

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Harvey's Rolls Out AI-Powered, Automated Flame Grill

Hospitality Tech

Called the Chronogrill this innovative solution incorporates AI, advanced vision systems, and industrial-grade automation to grill the perfect burger in half the time while reducing energy consumption.

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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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Travel & Tourism in Germany is Still Trailing European Neighbours, WTTC Research Reveals

Hospitality Net

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has revealed today a much slower recovery of Germany’s Travel & Tourism sector compared to other key European destinations.

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Oliver & Bonacini Hospitality Updates POS

Hospitality Tech

All of its 30 restaurants, catering and entertainment venues are now self-managing and maintaining their point-of-sale systems with upgrades that include mobile and online ordering and scan & pay for contactless payments.

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Axonify Unveils Unified Solution to Solve Massive Frontline Employee Engagement Challenge

Hospitality Net

Axonify, a global leader in frontline learning and workforce productivity, is introducing the Axonify Frontline Employee Engagement Suite (part of the award-winning Axonify Frontline Enablement Solution) designed to address the critical employee engagement challenge and its impact on retaining talent and improving frontline productivity and performance.

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Spring into summer with new IHG Hotels & Resorts openings

eHotelier

With spring in full swing and summer fast approaching, IHG Hotels & Resorts is excited to unveil the latest additions to its growing portfolio – just in time to enjoy the warm weather. Book your next adventure through the mountain landscapes of the western states, relax during a beach getaway or try somewhere totally new and exciting.

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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.