Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Skift Take: This new event will bring together visionaries, CTOs, CIOs, and leaders driving change within travel to discuss how AI will unlock new value for consumers in travel and to showcase the work leaders are doing to create that future.
Lodging
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Hotel companies sometimes hire independent entities—persons or firms—to provide certain guest services. In most such cases, the laws of agency are in play: the hotel is the principal that empowers someone else (an agent) to act on its behalf and controls the methods used by the agent to carry out delegated tasks. Whether expressed through contract or implied through actions, the principal’s relationship to the agent creates a fiduciary relationship between the parties that requires the […]
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Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Skift Take: No, Brian Chesky isn't necessarily talking about launching flights on Airbnb when he refers to becoming a "cross-vertical company." Google Flights, relax.
Lodging
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
MILWAUKEE—Marcus Hotels & Resorts announced that it has reached an agreement to jointly acquire the Loews Minneapolis Hotel with Hempel Real Estate and Robinson Park Investments. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed and are subject to the satisfaction of certain standard closing conditions. Upon closing, Marcus Hotels & Resorts will assume hotel management, which will be rebranded under another major global hotel system.
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
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Skift Take: A dozen things jumped out at Skift when looking at Marriott and Hilton's annual financial filings. Points range from the performance of their loyalty programs to how they're taking market share.
Hotel Management
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
EVT is bringing its budget lifestyle brand Lylo to Australian shores with the launch of a property in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley this April. Following the opening of three locations in New Zealand – in Auckland, Christchurch, and Queenstown – Lylo’s Queensland property will showcase its design-led, social accommodation experience to cost-conscious travellers in Australia.
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Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Hampton Inn & Suites Jackson proudly announces the completion of its extensive renovation project, ushering in a new chapter of modern comfort for guests. With meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to exceeding expectations, the newly transformed hotel, conveniently located off I-40, promises an unparalleled experience for visitors to Jackson, TN, and beyond.
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Marriott and Hilton's top annual report takeaways, Airbnb's artificial intelligence pathway to new verticals, and American Express' new largest Centurion Lounge.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Radisson Hotel Group will make its debut in Cambodia following the signing of a landmark agreement with Prince Real Estate Group to operate two brand-new properties in the country’s fast-growing city, Phnom Penh.
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Skift Take: MGM CEO Bill Hornbuckle still hasn't got the greenlight for his casino in Dubai, but that isn't stopping him spending billions on the project.
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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
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Meliá Hotels International has once again achieved a significant milestone in its sustainability journey by being recognised as one of the top-performing hotel companies globally according to the latest Sustainability Yearbook by S&P Global. The leading financial ratings and market analysis provider ranks Meliá in third place - behind Thailand’s Asset World Corporation and Minor - making it the first European-origin hotel company in the ranking.
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Skift Take: During 2023, Radisson Hotel Group in India took some major decisions, such as bringing the Radisson Collection brand to the country. As part of its strategic expansion, it is now looking at tier 2 and 3 markets.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud that has recently surpassed 5000 customers, was selected by The Chocolate on the Pillow Group for GHOTEL hotel & living Bochum, GHOTEL hotel & living Würzburg, TRIBE Baden-Baden and Mercure Zurich City.
Lodging
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO—eTip announced its designation as a digital tipping partner to Davidson Hospitality Group. As the demand for cashless tipping rises among hotel guests, hoteliers are turning to digital tipping to improve guest satisfaction, streamline tip management, and boost staff retention. “We look forward to this new era of using technology to redefine hospitality,” said Nicolas Cassis, co-founder and CEO of eTip.
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
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Looking towards Vietnam, Centara is set to open two exceptional properties in Vung Tau City, a popular destination along the southern coast in Q1 of 2027. The 261-key Centara Life Vung Tau promises exceptional stays that are flexible and full of daily delights, elevating the essentials across an all-day dining restaurant, modern meeting rooms, swimming pools, a pool bar, a fully equipped fitness centre, spa, and kids club.
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Skift Take: Today's podcast discusses Airbnb’s host bonanza, Marriott’s earnings boost, and Carl Icahn’s JetBlue bet.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Centara has signed a strategic Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) with Phi Phi Paradise Company Limited for its Villa 360 property. Set to reopen as Centara Villas Phi Phi Island in October 2024, this stunning resort offers 40 villas ranging from 56 to 133.5 square metres, an all-day dining restaurant, a sunset sky bar, an outdoor swimming pool, and pool bar, spa, fitness centre, and a convenient onsite mini shop.
Lodging
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
MEXICO CITY—Kimpton Virgilio, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants’ first boutique hotel in Mexico City, has opened. Kimpton Virgilio delivers a balance between the operations of a boutique hotel and the support of IHG Hotels & Resorts. The property was developed by ZKC. Erick Vargas, general manager of Kimpton Virgilio, said, “We want every visitor to feel comfortable and close to multiple experiences.
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
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), announced today that it along with Hempel Real Estate and Robinson Park Investments have reached an agreement to jointly acquire the Loews Minneapolis Hotel. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed and are subject to the satisfaction of certain standard closing conditions.
Lodging
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
LAS VEGAS, Nevada—MGM Resorts International reported financial results for the quarter and year ended Dec. 31, 2023. “Our Las Vegas Strip Resorts and MGM China set new all-time records for full year and fourth quarter Adjusted Property EBITDAR,” said Bill Hornbuckle, CEO and president of MGM Resorts. “Our premium positioning and offerings in Las Vegas enable us to capture incremental profit during major events such as the inaugural Formula 1 race and our first Super […] T
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
The Sessions Hotel, located in the heart of Bristol, VA, has been distinguished as Tribute Portfolio’s Hotel of the Year, a remarkable achievement that celebrates the hotel’s unparalleled commitment to excellence in hospitality and is awarded annually by Tribute Portfolio’s leadership team.
Hotel Management
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
The Pixar Place Hotel has opened at California’s Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, officially marking the transformation of Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel into the first fully Pixar-themed hotel in the United States. The 15-story high-rise overlooking Disney California Adventure Park boasts comfortable and contemporary guest rooms that celebrate the artistry of Pixar Animation Studios, new dining options by Great Maple, a relaxing rooftop pool area and play court, renovated fitness center and more.
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
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Adding to the allure of Van Don as a premier tourist destination in northern Vietnam, Crystal Holidays Harbor Van Don will be opening a second tower in Q2 2025 as part of its plan to develop 5 hotel and resort apartment buildings within its 5-star international standard resort and entertainment complex, Complementing the existing Centara-branded Tower A, which boasts a dedicated purpose-built convention centre, Tower B comprises 496 rooms along with a variety of dining options, a state-of-the-ar
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Skift Take: The phenomenal impact of the 'Swift Lift' is being seen by travel and tourism companies around the world - even when Taylor isn’t visiting the city in question.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
In November, Airbnb acquired a stealth AI firm launched by Siri’s co-founder, called GamePlanner.AI. The deal valued the secretive startup at around $200 million, according to reports. Though the hosting company didn’t telegraph its plans for GamePlanner at the time, Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky today shared a high-level overview of Airbnb’s larger plans for AI, saying that it planned to accel at the “application layer” of AI, building one of the “most innovative AI interfaces ever cre
Hotel Management
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Emirates has taken the final step in the restoration of its Australia capacity announcing its return to Adelaide with a daily service from Dubai starting on October 28, 2024. The reinstated service will facilitate the growing travel demand to and from South Australia and allow passengers to travel conveniently between more than 140 destinations across Emirates’ global network, offering a wide range of choice, flexibility, and connectivity.
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
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Aptech, provider of a leading suite of enterprise accounting, business intelligence, financial planning and management solutions for the hospitality industry, has announced the appointment of Jill Wilder as president of the company. Wilder has served as Aptech’s vice president for 22 years and has been with the company since 1986. Aptech’s outgoing president and founder, Jay Troutman, while stepping down from his day-to-day responsibilities, will continue in his role as Chairman of the Board and
Hotel Financial Coach Blog
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
The Prosperous Hotelier Coaching Purchase on Amazon in paperback, hardcover or Kindle format Complimentary Discovery Call – [link] Video Course Links: [link] [link] Be sure to check out my other services on the links below. On-line Strategic Hospitality Financial Leadership Workshops The 3 Month 1-1 Financial Leadership Mentoring Program Hotel Accounting Policy Manuals Hotel Asset […] The post The Prosperous Hotelier: Coaching first appeared on Hotel Financial Coach.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Helped by Coldplay’s World of the Spheres Tour, Singapore hotels saw healthy performance growth, according to preliminary January data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.
eHotelier
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
When a hotel does in fact go through the meticulous process of creating a strong sense of community, the results are nothing short of magical, and this is reflected through a positive impact on guest satisfaction, demand and the ability to grow rate.
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