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The New World of Travel Startup Funding

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Skift has covered hundreds of travel startup funding rounds over the past few years, and we’ve spoken with numerous founders and investors about the state of venture capital. They all tell a similar story: There’s money to be had, but the bar is much higher now.

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Trilogy hits double digits with trio of signings in Sydney’s west

Hotel Management

Trilogy Hotels has secured management of three additional hotels in Sydney’s west, expanding its partnership with two prominent hotel owners. Novotel Sydney Parramatta, Mercure Sydney Parramatta and Leura Gardens Resort are the latest hotels to join Trilogy, taking its portfolio to 10. The 194-room Novotel Sydney Parramatta and 165-room Mercure Sydney Parramatta are both owned by the Huang family, which has now assigned four of its Sydney hotels to Trilogy including Holiday Inn Sydney Airport –

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What can search engine optimization do for your brand?

eHotelier

Search engine optimization is the process of increasing your brand awareness and strength with visibility. People can not invest or purchase what they can not see.

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Harnessing Hotel Business Intelligence: 5 Key Questions Your Data Should Answer

Refine

Embracing data-driven decision-making is vital for hotels looking to thrive in today's competitive environment. From identifying top revenue-generating channels to tracking total revenue per available room (TrevPAR) and managing costs, having access to interconnected data allows hoteliers to make quick, informed decisions that can boost operational efficiency, elevate the guest experience, and drive revenue growth.

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Dont 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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Most Haunted Hotel in the World’ now featuring HCN in-room tablets to connect guests to spirited services & amenities

eHotelier

The Emily Morgan San Antonio – a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel is recognized by Historic Hotels of America for many reasons.

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Unlock Your Digital Twin: How to Create Free AI Images and Avatars of Yourself

Hotel Marketer

With tech capabilities rapidly advancing, there’s an exciting new trend that’s capturing the imagination of many: the ability to create Continue Reading

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Former CEO of P.F. Changs Poised to Lead Red Lobster

Hospitality Tech

Damola Adamolekun, is CEO of RL Investor Holdings LLC, a new entity that is seeking bankruptcy court approval to acquire from Red Lobster Management LLC and its direct and indirect operating subsidiaries.

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5 revenue management tips for beach, city, mountain, or countryside hotels

eHotelier

As a hotelier, you know your hotel faces unique revenue management challenges. Your location, primary types of travelers, and the season of the year all play into profitable pricing strategies.

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Delta Air Lines Exec Joins Boomin’ Brands as CEO

Hospitality Tech

Michael “Mike” Spanos will begin his new role as Chief Executive Officer of Bloomin' Brands Inc. in Tampa on September 3. Former CEO David Deno announced his planned retirement on May 7.

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Luxury Group by Marriott International presents an unparalleled dining series

eHotelier

The Luxury Group by Marriott International, with an unrivaled portfolio of eight hotel brands including The Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts, St.

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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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Success Story: Resort Terra Paraiso’s Remarkable Growth with Modern Tech

eZee Absolute

Goa! The name itself conjures images of pristine beaches, swaying palm trees, and idyllic resorts. Terra Paraiso , a stunning beach resort nestled in this paradise, embodies the Goan spirit. While the location might seem perfect for a thriving hotel business, Resort Terra Paraiso’s journey wasn’t always smooth. They faced their fair share of challenges.

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Enso Connect Updates Its AI-Powered Unified Inbox

Hospitality Tech

Unified Inbox V2 empowers hospitality teams to efficiently manage guest conversations, providing immediate support and excellent service.

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Vanessa Claspill appointed Chief Commercial Officer at Crescent Hotels & Resorts

eHotelier

Crescent Hotels & Resorts proudly announces the appointment of Vanessa Claspill as its new Chief Commercial Officer.

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AmexGBT takeover of CWT could hike prices and worsen service

Hospitality Today

The UK's antitrust regulator began investigating whether the deal would lead to a "significant lessening of competition" in the market

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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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Marriott International celebrates its 9000TH property with the opening of The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort in Florida

eHotelier

Marriott International, Inc. announced its 9,000th property with the opening of The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort.

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How it all went wrong for tourism

Hospitality Today

The travel industry is currently out of control, engaging in a "race to the bottom" that is changing how locals perceive the influx of visitors into their communities

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UN Tourism global conference on wine tourism heads to Armenia to focus on cultural heritage

eHotelier

The UN Tourism Global Conference on Wine Tourism is set to return to focus on traditions and cultural heritage. The eighth edition of the Conference, co-hos.

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Do’s and don’ts of using AI to plan your travel

Hospitality Today

The rules around AI and travel advice are the same as they are everywhere else: Generative AI can be an impressively helpful tool, but it’s not something to rely on entirely

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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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The new way of selling to corporate travelers

Hospitality Today

Hotel groups are betting that offering more personalized options through direct channels will attract business travelers and corporate clients

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Accor looks to the future of business travel

Hospitality Today

The company has joined forces with travel managers from 17 leading corporations to establish the Accor Global Leadership Council

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Hotels top choice for travelers in Europe

Hospitality Today

A 2024 survey by Booking.