Fri.Aug 09, 2024

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Germany’s Shrinking Airline Market

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Due to increased airport costs and decreased corporate travel, both Low-Cost Carriers and Full-Service Carriers have scaled back operations in Germany, leading to a 10-year low in capacity levels in 2023.

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The Rules: How to Engage with the Right Prospects

Anthony Cole Training

In selling, you should have various rules of engagement when it comes to cultivating a prospect. Across the country, most salespeople just chase prospects. They do not follow any rules of engagement. They fundamentally lack a process, a decision tree, if you will, for deciding yes or no in terms of determining if a prospect is truly a prospect for them.

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Vacasa Lost 9% of Its Vacation Rentals in the Last Year, Doesn’t See Profitability in 2024

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Vacasa's weaknesses were apparent well before the vacation rental market turned soft. Now, they're even tougher to fix.

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The Strategic Impact of Predictive Modeling on Hotel Labor Management

Hospitality Net

The hospitality industry faces significant challenges in managing labor costs. Predictive modeling offers innovative solutions by providing accurate forecasts, uncovering trends, and enabling informed staffing decisions. This article delves into how predictive modeling can enhance labor management for hotels.

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Don't 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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Pattaya Wants to Trade Its Nightlife Hub Reputation For a Family-Friendly One

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As Pattaya plans an image makeover the city’s leaders have a delicate balancing act ahead. They need to steer the family-friendly ship without losing the crowd that’s been keeping Pattaya buzzing for years.

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The AI Revolution in Hospitality: How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping Hotel Finances

Hospitality Net

In the ever-evolving landscape of the hospitality industry, a new player has emerged, promising to revolutionize the way hotels operate and manage their finances: Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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The Ritz-Carlton O‘ahu, Turtle Bay Opens this Summer Along the North Shore

Hospitality Net

Formerly known as Turtle Bay Resort, the famed property has been acquired by Host Hotels & Resorts and is now managed by Marriott International.

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Taylor Swift Canceled Her Concert, But Vienna Still Gets a Tourism Boost

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Taylor Swift is so influential that a destination can still get a tourism boost even when she doesn't perform.

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Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino Announces Multi-million Dollar Expansion

Hospitality Net

Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino is undergoing a progressive resort enhancement project to further elevate the resort experience. Set to debut in fall of 2025, the $100 million property-wide re-imagination includes an expansion with a new sophisticated beachfront tower, new culinary concepts and upgrades to the existing towers’ guest rooms.

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Can Today’s Generation of Leaders Evolve Luxury Hotels?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Jannes Sorensen thinks the key to unlocking the future of luxury hospitality lies in the skillsets of its leaders: and it requires a new curriculum and “whole person” approach to do it.

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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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Larry Ellison Acquires the Iconic Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa

Hospitality Net

Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, a distinguished member of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Legend Collection, proudly announces its acquisition by Larry Ellison. Marking a significant milestone in the resort’s illustrious history, Ellison aims to preserve the resort’s legacy of excellence, uphold its values, and maintain its Five-Star rankings.

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Spend Thousands to Take the Staff on Corporate Retreats? These Companies Say it Pays Off

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Travel groups that specialize in corporate retreats are reporting plenty of demand, but convincing some customers of the ROI can be tough.

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East Brown Cow, Commonwealth Hotels Expanding The Docent’s Collection in Portland

Hospitality Net

The Docent’s Collection, a curated collection of private, luxury lofts designed for short-term and long-term stays in Portland, Maine, today announced the extension of its brand with the addition of new luxury units. An alternative to traditional hotels, The Docent’s Collection provides a distinct approach to travel with temporary lodging options that cater to guests from families to business travelers, and even locals seeking a staycation.

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Middle East Tourism: Roundup From the First Half of 2024

Skift Blog

Skift Take: While global travel begins to see the first signs of a slowdown, key Middle East destinations have been performing well.

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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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IHG Hotel in the Wild Returned to Wilderness presented by Audi for a second year

Hospitality Net

The renowned IHG Hotel in the Wild once again returned to Wilderness presented by Audi last weekend. Following last year’s debut, the pop-up hangout was the place to be for festival goers and celebrities to kick back and enjoy heartfelt hospitality curated by IHG Hotels & Resorts.

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What’s Going on With the Economy? Skift Travel Podcast

Skift Blog

Skift Take: How do recession fears impact the travel industry? We break it down on this week's episode of the Skift Travel Podcast.

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Cendyn launches product Learning Center to advance hoteliers’ commercial success

Hospitality Net

Cendyn, a global integrated hotel technology and services company, has unveiled its new Learning Center designed to advance hotel’s product knowledge of Cendyn solutions for improved commercial performance.

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The Westin Resort & Spa Cam Ranh – empowering wellness travel in Vietnam

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs The Westin Resort & Spa Cam Ranh – empowering wellness travel in Vietnam The Westin Resort & Spa Cam Ranh – empowering wellness travel in Vietnam The Westin Resort & Spa Cam Ranh has opened its doors, marking the debut of the wellness-focused Westin brand in Vietnam, designed to align with the brand’s key pillars… Nestled in nine hectares of landscaped gardens and sand dunes, just steps from a long, sandy beach, guests at The Westin Resort & Spa

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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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Locke Set to Bring Its Unique Aparthotel Concept to Paris with the Opening of Le Jardin de Verre by Locke

Hospitality Net

This winter, Locke is set to open an exciting new property in Paris, bringing its unique, design-led aparthotel concept to the city’s historic Latin Quarter. Marking the group’s 17th property to date, Le Jardin de Verre by Locke holds a coveted position in the lively 5th arrondissement, near to the Panthéon, Jardin des Plantes and Sorbonne University.

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Larry Ellison acquires Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa

Hotel Business

Larry Ellison has acquired the Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, a member of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Legend Collection. Originally established as La Coquille Club in the 1950s, the resort has evolved since its inception. From the mid-1950s to the late 1970s, La Coquille Club served as a popular beach club and playground for socialites such as the Vanderbilt and Ford families, as well as the Rockefeller family and U.S. presidents.

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Doubletree Suites Salt Lake City Unveils Extensive Renovation

Hospitality Net

Downtown Salt Lake City’s only all suite, full-service hotel, DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Salt Lake City Downtown announces the completion of an extensive renovation including a redesign of the central atrium, lobby, guestrooms, food and beverage concepts, fitness center and indoor pool. The hotel is managed by HRI Hospitality and design is led by Studio 11.

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Dream big with George Smith

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Dream big with George Smith Dream big with George Smith Showcasing the best of George Smith craftship, the upholstered bed collection features four styles that can be personalised through classic George Smith upholstery detailing… Available as full beds or simple headboards, the collection is fully customisable, offering endless colour and upholstery detail combinations.

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Diving into Diversity: Decoding the Foundations of Inclusion in Hospitality Talent Acquisition

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

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Radisson Collection launches “Taste of Heritage”, a Radisson Collection Gastronomy Series

Hospitality Net

Radisson Collection launches “Taste of Heritage”, a Radisson Collection Gastronomy Series Reflecting the Radisson Collection brand ethos of connecting guests to authentic local experiences, last June the brand proudly launched the "Taste of Heritage" Gastronomy Series, a collection of gastronomic travel guides and videos exploring the culinary traditions and neighborhoods around Radisson Collection hotels located in international dining destinations.

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Cleveland’s Clubhouse at Beaver Lodge

Webrezpro

Check in to Cleveland’s Clubhouse at Beaver Lodge. Located in Mercer, Wisconsin, this property has free parking for your car, trailer, and ATV/UTV. You can grab a meal at their bar and grill, then head out to explore the trails.

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ICYMI: U.S. Travel’s Commission on Seamless and Secure Travel Makes Capital Area Airport Field Visits, Advances Work to Modernize Travel Process

Hospitality Net

Last week, over the course of two days, U.S. Travel Association’s Commission on Seamless and Secure Travel convened to advance their work to innovate the travel process and determine how the United States can more effectively compete for global travelers. The Commission toured Washington Dulles International Airport with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Systems Integration Facility near Reagan National Airport with TSA Admini

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U.S. hotel results for week ending Aug. 3

Hotel Business

The U.S. hotel industry reported slightly positive comparisons year-over-year (YOY), according to CoStar’s latest data through Aug. 3. July 28 through Aug. 3 (percentage change from comparable week in 2023): Occupancy: 69.4% (+0.8%) ADR: $159.63 (+0.6%) RevPAR: $110.84 (+1.3%) Among the top 25 markets, Houston saw the highest YOY increases in occupancy (+28.1% to 75.8%) and RevPAR (+45.7% to $93.88).

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ABM Success Recipe: Mastering the Crawl, Walk, Run Approach

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.

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The Airbnb Dilemma: Privacy, Pricing, and the Shift Back to Hotels

Hospitality Net

In a world where your weekend getaway could come with hidden cameras, choosing between Airbnb and traditional hotels is an important decision. In recent months, there have been news reports about Airbnb guests secretly recorded by the hosts of the properties they’ve rented. This blatant invasion of privacy is very concerning, and it’s important to consider the potential outrage if this had occurred within a well-established hotel brand.

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Moxy St. Pete opens in Florida

Hotel Business

PTM Partners and DoveHill have opened Moxy St. Pete, under management from the Wurzak Hotel Group. Located at the new EDGE Collective mixed-use development near Tropicana Field and designed by Storyn Studio for Architecture , the hotel offers 163 guestrooms and suites; the Edge District’s first rooftop pool deck, as well as a poolside bar; and a lobby featuring Rose’s coffee bar, indoor and outdoor spaces, a lobby bar that opens up to the street and work areas.

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Hilton Reports Second Quarter Results

Hospitality Net

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. ("Hilton," "the Company," "we," "us" or "our") (NYSE: HLT) today reported its second quarter 2024 results.

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Aura Hotel Times Square debuts after renovation

Hotel Business

Aura Hotel Times Square, previously the Hotel Mela, has opened following a renovation, completely transforming its offerings while adopting a new name. “We are incredibly excited to welcome guests to Aura Hotel Times Square following this complete renovation,” said David Adelipour, owner, Aura Hotel Times Square. “We’ve crafted a space that seamlessly blends modern sophistication with the vibrant energy of New York City, offering guests an oasis amidst the hustle and bustle of the city.

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A Buyer’s Guide to Future-Proofing Your Restaurant Tech Stack

The race to 100% digital is on. With the restaurant industry still in the early innings of its digital transformation, brands need an airtight strategy when it comes to building out their tech stack. Download the buyer’s guide to learn where to prioritize your efforts and get the most out of every investment.