Skift Blog
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Skift Take: Its been a sky-high saga worthy of a K-Drama script. After more than four years, South Koreas two biggest airline groups have become one. Skift is here to help make sense of it all.
Hotel Management
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Gurner Group hires former Crown Hotels CEO Gurner Group has appointed former Crown Sydney and Crown Hotels Chief Executive Officer, Peter Crinis, as Group Chief Operating Officer of Hospitality the latest of five major hires within the group from a stable of ex-Crown Resorts employees. Crinis spent 24 years at Crown Resorts overseeing hospitality and service across 3,500 hotel rooms and 90 hospitality brands, before serving as Director of Melbourne Place Hotel.
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Skift Blog
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Skift Take: There is a lot that can be done, both from an awareness and, even more importantly, from a policy perspective. Most of it requires changes that the travelers of today, seeking more authentic experiences, would welcome.
Hotel Management
DECEMBER 12, 2024
The Mornington Peninsulas Hotel Sorrento has unveiled a new rooftop bar and restaurant with panoramic sea views of Port Phillip Bay and surrounds, as part of a multi-phase development. Designed by Six Degrees Architects and Jack Merlo Landscape Architecture, the fully open-air venue is designed to be relaxed yet refined, taking inspiration from the work of Italian photographer and furniture designer, Willy Rizzo, and the rooftop bars of Saint-Tropez and la Cte dAzur.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive
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Skift Blog
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Skift Take: Marriott's tuck-in deal for Postcard Cabins is a nice payout for the startup's early investors, including Certares and Starwood Capital. The deal gives the hotel giant access to 1,200 cabins near parks that are drivable from urban hubs.
Hotel Management
DECEMBER 12, 2024
iji Airways has bolstered its global footprint with the launch of its longest flight and first-ever direct service between Dallas Fort Worth, Texas and Nadi, Fiji. The new service operates three times per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays initially with seamless connections from Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific via Fiji. The inaugural 13-hour flight from Nadi, Fiji touched down at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport this week (10 Dec) and was greeted with a water cannon s
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Hotel Management
DECEMBER 12, 2024
A 25-room boutique hotel curated by award-winning creative director and designer, George Gorrow and his wife, Cisco Tschurtschenthaler opened last month Sea Sea Hotel, located at 30-34 Pacific St, Crescent Head centres around local surf culture, hospitality, art, and music, with 70s surf inspired interiors and artisan furniture and crafts. The hotel features a communal surf club, a hi-fi audio lounge for live music, and art exhibitions that showcase local and international talent.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Skift Take: Amadeus CEO Luis Maroto says the company will become obsolete if it doesn't invest in new technology.
Hotel Management
DECEMBER 12, 2024
The Aloha Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition ( AHICE Aloha ) made a spectacular return to the Hawaiian Islands in November, with key executives flying from across the world to speak at the 2024 event. The tourism sector in Hawaii is critically important to the states economy and the growth and recovery of the industry was the key theme at the 2024 Aloha Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition, held in November at the Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Skift Take: With this campaign Malaysia is diving into a competitive Southeast Asian market dominated by hits like Thailand and Vietnam. The challenge? Standing out in a crowd of fan favorites.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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
Hotel Management
DECEMBER 12, 2024
HolidayInnExpressHotels has partnered with Melbourne-based craft brewery,Local Brewing Co., on a craft beer for a charitable cause. Guests at all Holiday Inn Express hotels throughout Australia can now enjoy a signature Express Pale Ale, exclusively labelled for the brand. Each beer sold will help provide meals to those in need through food rescue organisation Second Bite.
Lodging
DECEMBER 12, 2024
AUSTIN, TexasThe Cendyn Sales Intelligence platform, previously known as Knowland, released its monthly data findings to help hoteliers gain insight into the top locations selected by todays meeting planners. The company announced Anaheim-Santa Ana, California, has ranked first in the top 25 markets with year-over-year (YoY) growth at 17.5 percent. Atlanta came in second with growth at 13.7 percent.
Hotel Speak
DECEMBER 12, 2024
A new survey revealed that 91 per cent of hoteliers say costs have surged since the Autumn Budget, with six out of 10 reporting a hike of more than 20 per cent. In stark findings from Great Britain’s largest group of independently run hotels, BWH Hotels, that represent over 200 hotels including Best Western branded properties, more than a third (36 per cent) of hoteliers expect their costs to rise by more than 100,000.
STAAH
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Welcome to STAAHs Weekly Hotel Industry Quiz! In the dynamic world of hospitality, staying informed is essential for success. Whether youre a veteran hotelier or new to the industry, this quiz is designed to test your knowledge and keep you updated on the latest trends. Each week, we bring you a fresh set of questions covering a range of topicsfrom luxury hotel brands to must-have hotel software.
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.
Lodging
DECEMBER 12, 2024
SAN DIEGO, CaliforniaAzul Hospitality, a premier hospitality management platform providing innovative approaches to maximizing an asset’s performance, announced today the debut of Red Cliffs Lodge Zion, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, following an extensive renovation and rebranding effort that has transformed the property at the gateway to Zion National Park.
Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 12, 2024
This phenomenon has potentially set a trend for future concert tours, with the hotel industry keenly watching upcoming tours for similar opportunities.
Hotel Business
DECEMBER 12, 2024
The Hunter Hotel Investment Conference has revealed that John McKibbon III, founder of M3 and chairman of McKibbon Hospitality and McKibbon Places will be the 2025 recipient of the Hunter Conference Award for Excellence and Inspiration. Each year, the award honors a hotelier who exemplifies exceptional leadership, citizenship and innovation. As a third-generation entrepreneur and the driving force behind several hospitality companies, McKibbon has shaped the industry while championing the import
eHotelier
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Keeping up with the latest trends is essential.
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.
Hotel Business
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Marriott International Inc. has expanded its outdoor-focused lodging offerings with the acquisition of the Postcard Cabins brand, formerly known as Getaway Outposts, and the execution of a long-term agreement with Trailborn. With these outdoor-focused deals, Marriott said it “aims to offer guests and Marriott Bonvoy members more choice in traditional and alternative accommodations in nature-forward destinations.” The company plans to launch an outdoor-focused collection in 2025, anch
Lodging
DECEMBER 12, 2024
BETHESDA, MarylandMarriott International, Inc. today announces the expansion of its outdoor-focused lodging offerings through two founding deals with key players in the outdoor lodging segment. The deals include the acquisition of the Postcard Cabins brand, formerly known as Getaway Outposts, and the execution of a long-term agreement with Trailborn.
eHotelier
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Dimension Hospitalitytoday announced the latest milestone in its ongoing journey of innovation and growth.
Lodging
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Stonebridge Companies, LLC, has appointed Marco Selva as senior vice president of business development & operations, Luxury & Lifestyle. With a strong track record ofsuccess in the Luxury & Lifestyle segment, Selva will focus on expanding Stonebridge’s luxury, lifestyle, andresort portfolio in the Southeastern United States, Caribbean, and LatinAmerica.
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
eHotelier
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Ultra-luxury global consumer brands from the fashion and auto sectors are moving into the real estate space in Asia as a natural extension of their powerful brand-led businesses resetting the map of international buyers who are crossing borders like never before.
Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 12, 2024
The Expedia Winter Travel Outlook shows a surge in interest in winter travel, with the data indicating a 10% increase compared to last year. According to the report, travelers are seeking sun&soaked destinations and showing a heightened interest in cities and snow getaways.
eHotelier
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Marriott International, Inc. today announces the expansion of its outdoor-focused lodging offerings through two founding deals with key players in the outdoor lodging segment.
Hotelier Magazine
DECEMBER 12, 2024
TORONTO Basecamp Resorts has announced a financial commitment of $150,000 to be disbursed over the next three years for environmental organizations POW (Protect our Winters) Canada and veritree. POW is a Colorado-based non-profit organization founded by professional snowboarder and environmental activist Jeremy Jones thats made up of outdoor enthusiasts, professional athletes and outdoor-oriented brands advocating for policy solutions to climate change.
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.
eHotelier
DECEMBER 12, 2024
In the same vein as your website and social media platforms, the Guest Directory can be just as valuable in terms of functioning as your shop window
Guest Centric
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Reading Time: 3 minutes As 2025 approaches, boutique and design hotel groupsespecially those balancing bustling city center hotels with countryside or beach propertiesface a pivotal moment. Are you prioritizing profitability, guest relationships, and autonomy? Or are you still overly reliant on OTAs like Booking.com, whose high costs and unpredictable policies might be eating into your bottom line?
eHotelier
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Gift vouchers are versatile. Unlike any other monetary gift card, they can be tied into particular hotel services, enhancing revenue streams.
Hotel Business
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Stonebridge Companies LLC , a Denver-based privately-owned hotel management company with a range of full-service, select-service and extended-stay properties, has appointed Marco Selva as SVP, of business development & operations, luxury & lifestyle. Selva will focus on expanding the companys luxury, lifestyle and resort portfolio in the Southeastern U.S., Caribbean and Latin America.
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