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 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.
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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
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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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.
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.
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Hotel Speak
DECEMBER 12, 2024
InnQuest Software, a leading name in hotel management solutions, proudly marks its 30th anniversary, celebrating a legacy of innovation and excellence in the hospitality industry. Established in 1994, InnQuest has supported over 5,500 properties worldwide with advanced tools that streamline operations, enhance guest satisfaction, and drive business success.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Skift Take: Airbnb is the only short-term rental platform we know of that is publicly taking on the issue, engaging in partnerships and sharing data on its performance.
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
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.
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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.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Skift Take: Today's podcast looks what travel leaders' think of Trump, what's next for junk fees, and how the World Cup could impact Saudi tourism.
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.
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.
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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.
Hotel Business
DECEMBER 12, 2024
The Penn State School of Hospitality Management in the College of Health and Human Development and the Penn State Hotel and Restaurant Society (PSHRS) have named Reggie Aggarwal , founder/CEO, Cvent , as its 2025 Hospitality Executive of the Year. Aggarwal will be honored at the 2025 PSHRS Industry Awards and Reception , which will take place on April 8, 2025, at the Nittany Lion Inn among alumni, faculty, industry partners and students. “This recognition is a tremendous honor,” he s
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.
Hotel Business
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Extended Stay America has opened the first new-construction Premier Suites hotel, Extended Stay America Premier Suites Nashville – Smyrna in Smyrna, TN. RREAF Holdings developed the property, which is managed by McNeill Hotel Company. The three-story, 115-room property features complimentary WiFi, free healthy breakfast, a fitness center, onsite guest laundry and an outdoor yard area for pets.
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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.
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.
eHotelier
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Keeping up with the latest trends is essential.
Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Launched in November 2023, the hotel operates with a mere six&member staff, about 80% smaller than that typically required for a hotel of its magnitude.
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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 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.
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?
Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, in partnership with Paulson Group, will open a luxury resort and residences in Dorado Beach, Puerto Rico, in the summer of 2025.
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
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
Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 12, 2024
The 150&room hotel, developed and owned by Shree M Capital, is a 10&minute drive from Dallas Love Field airport and is located along the Mandalay Canal.
MEWS
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Terminology dictionary of the hotel industry The hospitality industry has a lot of terms and hotel slang that are important for all staff to know, no matter what level they are on. And familiarizing yourself with this terminology will help you be more comfortable with your day-to-day job.
Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 12, 2024
The survey, titled "Friction Removed," highlights travelers' top concerns, including delays, costs, and the overall airport experience.
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