Skift Blog
JULY 25, 2024
Skift Take: Passport rankings are more than just numbers; they show a country's diplomatic power and have real impacts on travel and tourism making them important not just for travelers.
Anthony Cole Training
JULY 25, 2024
As sales manager, business line leader, or CEO, is your team finding, qualifying and closing as much business as you think they should? Most say "No" when we ask that question, which means that something in your client outreach and sales process has to change. And that change, we believe, starts at the very beginning. The call or outreach to set up an appointment is key.
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Skift Blog
JULY 25, 2024
Skift Take: American reintroduced its fares to the channels where travel agencies want to book them, and Isom acknowledged their absence was their biggest "pain point." The airline, too, will be feeling pain for some time.
Hospitality Net
JULY 25, 2024
Opening 1st October 2024, Viceroy at Ombria Algarve will tell a new story for Viceroy as it further expands into Europe and sets its sights on a fresh tone and approach to the guest experience globally.
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!
Skift Blog
JULY 25, 2024
Skift Take: ARDA's latest research reveals the evolving trends and significant economic contributions shaping the future of the vacation ownership industry, making a case for timeshare as a compelling alternative to traditional vacation models.
Hospitality Net
JULY 25, 2024
Springboard Hospitality, the leading hospitality management company with 48 independent hotels in metropolitan and leisure destination markets across 14 states, announces today the rebrand of its Ascent on Main boutique property, now named The Parker Hotel - a repositioning effort led by owners Eagle Point Hotel Partners and hotel branding agency, Longitude.
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Hospitality Net
JULY 25, 2024
Lighthouse (formerly OTA Insight), the global leader in cloud-based market intelligence for travel & hospitality, today announced the appointment of Laura McDonough as Senior Vice President of Business Operations. With over two decades of experience in leadership roles at NetApp, Oracle, HotSchedules, and Siebel Systems, Laura is an expert in scaling high-growth businesses.
Skift Blog
JULY 25, 2024
Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at the world's strongest passports, Southwest's bottom line boost, and Barcelona's updated tourism campaign.
Hospitality Net
JULY 25, 2024
Avani Hotels & Resorts, the upscale lifestyle brand of Minor Hotels, launches AvaniWell, the brand’s first wellbeing clinic at Avani+ Hua Hin Resort in Thailand. Beyond the usual spa offering, guests are invited to discover what wellbeing means to them with guidance from AvaniWell’s team of experts. From Traditional Thai Medicine and physiotherapy to Reformer Pilates and healthy dining, AvaniWell provides wellness “à la carte”, designed to kick-start healthy habits through weekend resets, serene
Skift Blog
JULY 25, 2024
Skift Take: Wyndham said its RevPAR (that's hotel-speak for "how much money we make per room") might be flat this year, but its EBITDA (that's finance-speak for "profits, kinda") was still looking good. The hotel franchisor partly chalked that up to an improved tech game that has helped it boost margins.
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
Hospitality Net
JULY 25, 2024
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced the signing of Hampton by Hilton London Heathrow Bath Road, marking the brand’s debut at Europe’s busiest airport, as part of a franchise agreement with Acre Hotels Ltd, part of the Westcombe Group.
Skift Blog
JULY 25, 2024
Skift Take: For Hyatt, a marketing tie-up with Under Canvas represents a strategic expansion into the booming outdoor resort sector, catering to travelers seeking posh stays in natural surroundings.
Hospitality Net
JULY 25, 2024
The country’s most extraordinary frozen holiday attraction, ICE!, announces its 2024 Christmas season lineup and its debut in San Antonio, Texas. Kicking off this November, the 24-year-old holiday tradition created by and featured across all five Gaylord Hotels will also be held at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. Each location will feature 2 million pounds of expertly hand-carved, larger-than-life ice scenes and fan-favorite characters from memorable Christmas classics.
Skift Blog
JULY 25, 2024
Skift Take: Southwest's leadership team will be hoping that these changes will be enough win back customers and fend off a vocal activist investor.
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
JULY 25, 2024
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, announces that InterContinental Bellevue at the Avenue is open to guests. This 208-room luxury hotel, situated within the $1bn+ Avenue Bellevue complex developed by Fortress Development, marks the brand’s debut in the Pacific Northwest, setting a new standard for luxury accommodations in the region.
Skift Blog
JULY 25, 2024
Skift Take: Just a few years ago, it was a floating patch of dirt with a few hotels. Now, Marjan Island is a place people are betting their life savings, and that's even before the casino is open.
Hospitality Net
JULY 25, 2024
This morning, on my way to work, I decided to pick up bagels for the office and a cup of coffee for myself. Arriving five minutes before the bagel store opened, I parked and joined the line behind three people waiting at the door. Within ten minutes, the line behind me had grown to about twenty people. With only two staff members behind the counter, the line moved slowly.
Skift Blog
JULY 25, 2024
Skift Take: Accor, the Paris-based hotel giant, predicts robust bookings and strong pricing power in the second half. Its executives aren't losing any sleep over airlines like Ryanair complaining about softening airfares.
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.
Hospitality Net
JULY 25, 2024
The global business travel industry converged in Atlanta, Georgia, for the GBTA Convention 2024 held July 22-24 at the Georgia World Congress Center. Attracting 5,400 registered attendees from 50 countries – including more than 1,100 travel buyers from 600+ companies and 310 travel supplier exhibitors – the not-to-be-missed industry event featured over 200 dynamic presenters, 86 peer-reviewed and curated education sessions, unmatched networking opportunities and the unveiling of the latest forec
Skift Blog
JULY 25, 2024
Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Google's surprising pivot on cookies, industry leaders' disappointment in travel's use of AI, and why Turkish Airlines doesn't believe in premium economy.
Hospitality Net
JULY 25, 2024
ith the grand opening of Radisson Hotel Graz, Radisson Hotel Group introduces its upscale Radisson brand to Austria. The newly built hotel features 232 rooms and sits in a strategic location by the central train station and offers delightful spaces in Scandinavian-inspired design, while introducing the exciting Balaustine restaurant concept to the city.
Skift Blog
JULY 25, 2024
Skift Take: Barcelona is pivoting away from mass to quality tourism promotion in the wake of local outrage and pressure.
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
JULY 25, 2024
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is putting the latest jetlag combating technology into the palms of guests to enable them to be at their best as they explore the world. The partnership demonstrates one examples of the transformative evolution of InterContinental Hotels & Resorts being rolled out globally. With a deep understanding of the diverse lives of modern travellers, InterContinental is introducing a range of ‘Intentional Flexibility’ initiatives, designed to support guests with seamless
Skift Blog
JULY 25, 2024
Skift Take: Royal Caribbean Group executives are confident that their return to China will pay off in the long-run.
Hospitality Net
JULY 25, 2024
Kempinski today publishes its third Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report 2023, building on the previous reports from 2021 and 2022.
Skift Blog
JULY 25, 2024
Skift Take: Southwest’s profits decreased by 46% as it looks to make changes to its business model to boost its bottom line.
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.
Hospitality Net
JULY 25, 2024
ROH, the hospitality industry’s first payments and revenue management platform designed to help hotels increase profitability, today announced that over $100 million in booking value has run through the platform as hotel operators, owners and brands tap the integrated platform for better business outcomes. The $100 million in booking value is derived from hotels utilizing ROH across revenue streams including group bookings, meetings and events, corporate and social catering, leisure sales, small
Lodging
JULY 25, 2024
Following 30 years of executive leadership for the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Americas, HSMAI Foundation, and HSMAI Global, the organization announced the retirement of President and CEO Bob Gilbert. Rajit Sukumaran has taken on an expanded role as IHG Hotels & Resorts’s senior vice president and managing director, East Asia & Pacific.
Hospitality Net
JULY 25, 2024
Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, proudly announces its strategic partnership with the Dolder Grand, an iconic luxury hotel located in Zurich, Switzerland. This partnership marks the implementation of Shiji’s cutting-edge Shiji Enterprise Platform (PMS) and Infrasys Point-of-Sale POS system throughout the Dolder Grand’s distinguished property.
Lodging
JULY 25, 2024
WEST JORDAN, Utah—LivAway Suites has announced the opening of its first hotel located in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. LivAway Suites caters to construction workers, traveling medical professionals, the military, displaced families, digital nomads, and others seeking intermediate to long-term accommodations. Having broken ground on this location in West Jordan, Utah, in June 2023, the 126-suite hotel was constructed in just over 12 months and offers suites with fully equipped kitchens an
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