Skift Blog
AUGUST 8, 2024
Skift Take: Ariane Gorin is not going to be a Peter Kern clone in her new role as Expedia Group CEO. Among her first acts was to pause the international rollout of the Group's One Key loyalty program.
Lodging
AUGUST 8, 2024
CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation reported second quarter 2024 results. Highlights include: Mark S. Hoplamazian, president and CEO of Hyatt, said, “We posted solid second quarter results demonstrating our differentiated positioning and continued momentum. System-wide RevPAR grew by 4.7 percent and net rooms growth was 4.6 percent, generating record gross fee revenue of $275 million in the quarter.
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Skift Blog
AUGUST 8, 2024
Skift Take: Choice Hotels recently saw its U.S hotels continue to perform roughly 10% above 2019 levels in revenue per available room. Its executives believe that trend may roll on next year.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 8, 2024
- Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a property management agreement with King Square Development Co., Ltd, a Bangkok-based real estate company established by Saha Group and Tokyu Corporation, and King Square Suites Co., Ltd. to manage Dusit Suites Kingsquare, Bangkok and KingsQuare Residence - an upscale hotel and luxury residential project slated to open in 2026.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive
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Lodging
AUGUST 8, 2024
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia—The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and Cvent released a new study titled, “The Future Is Now: Technology Transformation in Corporate Travel.” According to the study, the industry is poised to allow technology to transform and accelerate business travel. Based on a survey of business travel professionals in North America and Europe, the report reveals that while 88 percent of travel management company respondents, 74 percent of suppliers, and 59 percent
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 8, 2024
Cornerstone Hospitality, renowned for its exceptional hotel management and development expertise, has marked another milestone with The Sessions Hotel in Bristol, VA, being named Marriott’s Hotel of the Year for Distinctive Premium Brands. This distinguished category includes esteemed brands such as Westin, Le Meridien, Autograph Collection, Design Hotels, Renaissance Hotels, Gaylord Hotels, and Tribute Portfolio.
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Hospitality Net
AUGUST 8, 2024
Visual Matrix, a leading provider of advanced technology solutions for the hospitality industry, has increased the growth of its MOP technology 440 percent since Visual Matrix acquired the technology in November 2021. MOP is now used at more than 1,000 hotels representing than 33 brands in the industry, including Wyndham, Hilton, Marriott, IHG, and more.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 8, 2024
Skift Take: Flyr is using the funding to support growth and scale the company, which saw recurring revenue growth of 290% over the last 12 months.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 8, 2024
Who says you can’t have it all? SLS is ready to make a serious splash with the upcoming debut of its first all-inclusive resort, SLS Playa Mujeres, set on Mexico’s spectacular Yucatán Peninsula. Opening November 15, 2024, the resort will bring SLS’s subversive spirit and immersive extravagance to life at an unprecedented scale, refining all-inclusive travel and emerging as a glittering destination brimming with world-class dining, entertainment and wellness experiences.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 8, 2024
Skift Take: Was that a typo? No rooms nights at Expedia Group's flagship brand leaped 20%. That's rare territory these days in online travel.
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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
AUGUST 8, 2024
Lüm Hotel is thrilled to announce its grand reopening, inviting travelers and locals alike to experience its fresh, modern accommodations and elevated amenities. Centrally situated at ground zero for all types of entertainment, the Lüm Hotel sits immediately adjacent to the brand new multi-billion-dollar Intuit Dome, across the street from Hollywood Park (home to Sofi Stadium, You Tube Theater, parks, trails, and 500,000 square feet of initial offerings of local businesses and eateries) and is a
Skift Blog
AUGUST 8, 2024
Liberty Tripadvisor is in "active discussions" with Certares about a deal related to a $325 preferred stock investment that's due in March.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 8, 2024
We hear the word ‘personalization’ being thrown around a lot of hospitality these days. And rightfully so, as there’s a ton that hotels can and should be doing to enhance the guest experience. What I caution from the start, though, is that this is an arms race; if every hospitality brand is gunning for improved market share or ADR growth by ramping up their personalization, then you can’t rest on your laurels.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 8, 2024
Skift Take: In the latest tit-for-tat between Delta, CrowdStrike and Microsoft, Delta is claiming that CrowdStrike’s offer of onsite assistance came after it restored most of its critical systems.
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
AUGUST 8, 2024
As the capital of Spain, Madrid holds a prominent position as a cultural, economic and political hub in Europe. Its rich history, vibrant arts scene, world-renowned culinary offerings as well as its many corporate head offices and financial institutions attract a diverse range of visitors, including both leisure travellers and business professionals.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 8, 2024
Skift Take: Junior staff and management will live in seperate buildings, and RAK says the campus will prioritize wellbeing.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 8, 2024
An offshoot of the well-established Potter Handy firm, The Reddy Law Firm is quickly becoming known for its aggressive pursuit of claims under the California Unruh Civil Rights Act and the California Disabled Persons Act. These lawsuits, often referencing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), are primarily filed by serial plaintiffs who challenge businesses on a variety of accessibility issues, from parking and entrances to sales counters.
Lodging
AUGUST 8, 2024
Revenue management in the hotel industry has become a science over the last few years with pricing strategies that increasingly factor in supply/demand fluctuations and the development of automated revenue management systems (RMSs). The progress has resulted in a rate adjustment approach that is both more efficient and highly personalized, based on multiple data sources from guest demographics to current market conditions.
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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
AUGUST 8, 2024
Stayntouch, a global leader in cloud hotel property management systems (PMS) and guest-centric technology, continues to elevate the hospitality industry with advanced self-service technology. Stayntouch has seen a 72% increase in hotel customers adopting its kiosk solution, comparing the last 12 months to the previous 12 months. This reflects a growing traveler preference for self-service check-in options, helping hoteliers redefine the guest welcome experience and front-office operations.
Lodging
AUGUST 8, 2024
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, South Carolina—Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island recently completed phase one of a resort renovation program, showing its 340 redesigned guestrooms during a ribbon-cutting celebration. Inspired by the island’s nature, guestrooms now have several upgrades and enhancements. “We are thrilled to officially unveil our newly renovated guestrooms just in time for the peak summer season,” said Bob Cosgrove, general manager of Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island. “We a
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 8, 2024
Hard Rock International announces development plans for REVERB by Hard Rock® Pensacola to break ground in 2026 and open in 2029. REVERB by Hard Rock® is a unique hotel brand designed to be an energetic cultural hub for connection, creation and inspiration among music fans, locals and travelers alike. This will mark the company’s sixth REVERB property joining the portfolio, with Atlanta and Hamburg, and Kalamazoo, Tampa, and Scottsdale also being developed.
Lodging
AUGUST 8, 2024
Hotels face many hurdles to economic growth, but the toughest one might be finding enough employees to power that growth. America’s hotels are doing all they can to create good jobs and retain employees. Average hotel wages are near a record high, and hotels are offering more benefits and workplace flexibility than ever before. So why is it still so difficult for hotels to maintain and expand their staff?
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
AUGUST 8, 2024
CBRE’s Global Head of Hotels Research & Data Analysis, Rachael Rothman, CFA, ISHC, examines RLA Global’s 2024 Wellness Real Estate Report, offering valuable insights on market trends, asset performance, and investment strategies. She explores amenity profitability across hotel segments and emphasizes the importance of skilled asset management in maximizing returns in the evolving hospitality landscape.
Lodging
AUGUST 8, 2024
ATLANTA, Georgia—Noble Investment Group announced the acquisition of the Courtyard by Marriott Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront. Located on the shores of Jacksonville Beach, the hotel will undergo an enhancement to all hotel guestrooms and suites, public areas, and meeting and event spaces. Jacksonville, Florida, is a growing city known for its business-friendly environment, walkable coastal community, recreational activities, and family-friendly atmosphere.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 8, 2024
What are the technology investment plans of today’s hoteliers and what sort of role does digital marketing play in their planned tech spending?
Lodging
AUGUST 8, 2024
RICHARDSON, Texas—Visual Matrix increased the growth of its MOP technology by 440 percent since Visual Matrix acquired the technology in November 2021. MOP is now used at more than 1,000 hotels representing 33 brands in the industry, including Wyndham, Hilton, Marriott, IHG, and more. “MOP was designed to help hoteliers overcome the many operating challenges they face today, in addition to the crunch of reduced labor,” said Georgine Muntz, CEO of Visual Matrix.
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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
AUGUST 8, 2024
Over 12 million people a month check The Points Guy (TPG) for tips on making the most of their travel experiences. Brian Kelly, TPG himself, teams up with CBRE’s Hotel Research lead Rachael Rothman to explore the latest trends in loyalty programs, what hotel brands can learn from airlines and credit cards, and how you can get into that airport lounge.
Lodging
AUGUST 8, 2024
Aimbridge Hospitality announced Christopher Tatum as the new divisional president of its Full Service division. Read more about the appointment here. Marriott International announced Sam Basu as area general manager of Puerto Rico, and concurrently to general manager of The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan. Basu will oversee Marriott’s portfolio on the island.
Hotel Management
AUGUST 8, 2024
The Australian Tourism Export Council (ATEC) is calling for tourism and hospitality work across all regional areas in Australia to be included under the Working Holiday Maker (WHM) visa program’s qualification for second and third-year visas. The Federal Government is examining the WHM visa as part of the Review of Regional Migration Settings. ATEC is also recommending that the qualifying period for both the second and third-year visas is limited to 88 days.
Lodging
AUGUST 8, 2024
IHG Hotels & Resorts reported half-year results ending June 30, 2024. Highlights include company performance with operating profit from reportable segments (+12 percent) and Adjusted EPS (+12 percent); record signings; on track to return over $1 billion to shareholders; and positivity in long-term growth drivers. Trading and revenue System size and pipeline Margin and profit Cash flow and net debt Shareholder returns Elie Maalouf, CEO, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said, “With thanks to our team
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