Skift Blog
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Skift Take: Increasing spending of domestic tourists is of paramount importance to the UAE and Saudi. Why? Because these residents are some of the highest spenders in travel.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has today announced that it will manage a luxury beachfront resort with branded residences on Mexico’s Riviera Maya, on the Yucatan Peninsula. The resort is expected to open in 2028 and has been meticulously designed to respect the diversity of the environment and reflect local culture, blending serene architecture and exceptional craftsmanship with Mandarin Oriental’s renowned legendary service.
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Skift Blog
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Skift Take: Morocco is spending $5 billion to be World Cup-ready, but in doing so, it is putting itself at risk of overtourism in the busiest areas.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 3, 2024
ibis, the world’s best known economy hotel brand, has launched its first global Gen Y&Z travel trends report, in collaboration with the world’s leading travel trend forecasting agency, Globetrender, exploring the travel intent of the world’s travelers and the trends shaping the new generation of global traveler.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive
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Skift Blog
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Skift Take: Tour operator G Adventures has responded to the loneliness epidemic with a new brand geared toward solo travelers.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Hampton by Hilton has long been celebrated for its fresh baked-by-guests Belgian-style waffle, a breakfast favorite that has become a hallmark of the brand. Known for its innovative breakfast offerings, Hampton continues to delight guests with new, delicious options thanks to the creativity and dedication from the brand’s breakfast attendants and the newly crowned Waffle Bosses.
Hotel Sales Focus brings together the best content for hotel sales and marketing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 3, 2024
UN Tourism and the TUI Care Foundation launch ’Colourful Cultures’, a call for proposals focused on supporting the creative talent of a continent. The initiative aims to empower local artists and artisans, particularly women and youth, in rural tourism destinations across selected African countries. These projects will enhance the benefits of tourism for local artists and artisans, progressing sustainable economic opportunities while safeguarding cultural heritage and enhancing community empower
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at the ups and downs of the global hotel industry's year, Priceline's new AI integration, and Klook's plans for the next ten years.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Kempinski Hotels has celebrated the latest milestone on its journey to a more sustainable future with the launch of Responsible Meetings & Events by Kempinski, empowering meeting planners and organisers to assess and reduce the environmental impact of events.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Skift Take: Just months ago, Spirit CEO Ted Christie said the budget carrier was not considering a chapter 11 bankruptcy.
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Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 3, 2024
This article offers a retrospective from the 16th conference of the American Association of Wine Economists (AAWE) and explores wine economics and the essential questions shaping the industry in 2024.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Skift Take: Hotel Engine has its sights set abroad next year to take advantage of fast-growing business travel demand.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 3, 2024
With over three decades of experience in hospitality and culinary arts education, Dusit Thani College (DTC) stands as Thailand’s first and largest institute specifically dedicated to the field. Renowned for its Bachelor’s programmes, DTC has also been offering short course Public Programmes in culinary arts and hospitality management for the past decade.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Skift Take: It's tough keeping track of all of Accor's brands. But CEO Sebastien Bazin says the strategy is working.
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
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Last night, Zero Carbon Forum, the not-for-profit that supports the hospitality and brewing sector on its net zero journey, hosted their bi-annual CEO/CFO Roundtable in London to discuss what action the sector can take individually and collectively to build resilience across the supply chain in the face of new climate-related risks.
Lodging
OCTOBER 3, 2024
BETHESDA, Maryland—Stayntouch announced a new partnership with Cobblestone Hotels, which has over 160 properties across 29 states. Stayntouch deployed its cloud-based PMS across Cobblestone’s portfolio by leveraging advanced automation technology. Founded in 2008, Cobblestone Hotels focuses on providing upper-midscale hotel accommodations to smaller communities.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The new ROOMS Batumi seamlessly blends tradition and modernity, just like the historic Georgian port city surrounding it. With a whimsical yet serene renovation of a 19th-century building, the hotel blends into Batumi’s Old Town and tells the story of its location while simultaneously inspiring generations to come. The restored original façade gives way to a rooftop restaurant and pool with sweeping city and sea views, a peaceful courtyard oasis, and an American-style diner with a menu highlight
Lodging
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Charlotte, North Carolina—Extended Stay America announced the opening of the 45th Extended Stay America Premier Suites located in Pueblo, Colorado. Developed by BEP Pueblo Hospitality LLC, constructed by Integrated Hospitality Construction LLC, and managed by Aimbridge Hospitality, this new property will add to the extended-stay experience in the region.
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Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The 366-room family-friendly all-inclusive resort, located on the exclusive island of Madeira, marks the expansion of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection into Portugal.
Lodging
OCTOBER 3, 2024
WASHINGTON—After New York City Councilwoman Julie Menin shared a new version of her hotel licensing bill with industry stakeholders, hotel industry leaders released the following statements: “While we appreciate the Councilwoman’s willingness to listen to industry feedback and work toward more sensible outcomes for New York City’s hotels, the new version of the legislation still contains language that will cause significant economic harm—primarily to small, family-owned hotels and the largely im
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Launched in 2023, HANDWRITTEN COLLECTION brings a selection of curated and unique addresses across the world to travellers seeking authentic experiences.
Lodging
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Venus Group Inc. announced Errol David, vice president of operations, will retire at the end of 2024 after 40 years in the industry. Cecilia Henson will succeed David as the next vice president of operations. The American Hotel & Lodging Association announced it hired Steven Okuley as its new senior vice president for conferences and events. Okuley was previously director of B2B customer engagement and communication for American Airlines.
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Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a resort in Barnala in Punjab. This will be under the Gateway brand.
Hotel Management
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Air New Zealand’s seasonal direct flights to Tasmania’s capital Hobart are taking to the skies again on 27 October. Direct services will operate between Auckland and Hobart on the airline’s A320neo and A321neo aircraft three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, marking the return of international services to Tasmania. Air New Zealand General Manager International, Jeremy O’Brien, said the airline is eagerly anticipating seeing the mangōpare return to Tasmania and is looking for
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 3, 2024
EHL’s new Hotel General Management Program aims to help professionals progress in their careers by enhancing their management, leadership and personal skills. Stéphane Haddad, director of the program, explains the impetus behind it in the following interview, sharing insights into the program’s vision and objectives.
Hotel Management
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Qatar Airways is set to take its partnership with Virgin Australia , with the Doha-based carrier intending to acquire a minority 25% equity stake in the carrier from owners Bain Capital. Subject to Foreign Investment Review Board approval, the equity investment by Qatar Airways Group will unlock new areas of cooperation with Virgin Australia, all of which will help to drive additional consumer and economic benefits, according to the carriers.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales at Allego
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Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 3, 2024
In the world of hospitality, data has become the secret weapon for hotels looking to enhance efficiency, increase profits, and deliver exceptional guest experiences. Nearly 75% of hoteliers report using some form of data analytics to drive decision-making processes, according to a recent Hospitality Technology study. By leveraging data in key areas, hoteliers will streamline operations, reduce costs, and drive market share.
Hotel Management
OCTOBER 3, 2024
The Eve Hotel Sydney has peeled back the curtain on some of its thoughtfully designed spaces ahead of its summer opening. The 102-room boutique luxury hotel, which will be operated by TFE Hotels, is located within the new Wunderlich Lane lifestyle precinct. Toga Group Managing Director and Chair of TFE Hotels, Allan Vidor, enlisted a trio of talented creatives – SJB’s Adam Haddow, 360 Degree’s Daniel Baffsky and Interior Architect George Levissianis – to execute the hotel architecture and design
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 3, 2024
San Diego, CA – Cloudbeds, the premier hospitality management software platform, has today announced a preferred partnership with PXier, a leader in sales, catering, and spa management software solutions.
Hotel Management
OCTOBER 3, 2024
Adelaide’s first Little National Hotel is now expected to open in the fourth quarter of 2026, following the recent appointment of Synergy Construct for the build, Doma Group has revealed. Site establishment has commenced on the 21-storey structure at 100 North Terrace. “We are thrilled to be working with Synergy Construct to bring this flagship property to life in Adelaide,” said Doma Senior Development Manager, Alex Moulis, “With a focus on considered design and unparalleled guest experiences,
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