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Business Travel 2024: Hotels Bet on the New Road Warriors

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Business travel is nearly back – but with an asterisk. Road warriors aren't taking as many trips, longer stays are becoming the norm, and traveler health is a primary focus. So, for those hotels willing to pivot, there’s an opening to snag these lucrative guests.

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Key appointments: Choice, Crown, Marriott, Skye Suites and more

Hotel Management

Irlanda Garcia promoted to General Manager role Skye Suites Parramatta has promoted Irlanda Garcia to the role of General Manager. Fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese, Garcia previously served as the on-property Front Office Manager, for which she was Highly Commended at the 2023 HM Awards. She has also undertaken several stints as acting General Manager at Skye Suites Parramatta’s sister property.

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EasyHotel Chain Says It’s Exploring a Sale

Skift Blog

Skift Take: A news report put the potential valuation at roughly $500 million, but that would mark a big jump from the value before the pandemic of just $170 million.

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Key appointments: Skye Suites, Crown, Novotel and Ibis Styles

Hotel Management

Irlanda Garcia promoted to GM role Skye Suites Parramatta has promoted Irlanda Garcia to the role of General Manager. Fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese, Garcia previously served as the on-property Front Office Manager, for which she was Highly Commended at the 2023 HM Awards. She has also undertaken several stints as acting General Manager at Skye Suites Parramatta’s sister property.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Americans to Cut Back on International Travel for Labor Day Weekend

Skift Blog

Skift Take: After splurging on travel this summer, Americans are starting to cut back and take more vacations closer to home.

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Key appointments: Skye Suites, Crown, Novotel and Ibis Styles

Hotel Management

Irlanda Garcia promoted to GM role Skye Suites Parramatta has promoted Irlanda Garcia to the role of General Manager. Fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese, Garcia previously served as the on-property Front Office Manager, for which she was Highly Commended at the 2023 HM Awards. She has also undertaken several stints as acting General Manager at Skye Suites Parramatta’s sister property.

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CBRE Hotels adjusts outlook for 2024

Hospitality Today

CBRE is lowering its U.S.

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Capturing Flavor: The impact of visual menus on F&B revenue

eHotelier

As we celebrate World Photo Day on August 19, it's a perfect time to explore the power of visuals in the food and beverage industry, particularly in the realm of mobile ordering.

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Americans spending less on travel

Hospitality Today

If they’re not scrapping a trip, many vacationers say they are trading down to cheaper accommodations

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Discover the new face of island living at Centara life Lamai Resort Samui

eHotelier

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is thrilled to announce its newest property, Centara Life Lamai Resort Samui, is primed to welcome guests on 15th August 2024.

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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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Google hotel listings under siege

Hospitality Today

Some hotels that were marked as permanently closed by spammers when they are not

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Borgo dei Conti Resort opens in Umbria, Italy

eHotelier

Borgo dei Conti Resort is a 40-room & suite luxury resort located in the heart of Umbria, Italy.

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Corporate travel’s new vibe

Hospitality Today

Business travel may be back - but for many travelers, it feels very different

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Torsten Richter appointed as Area General Manager at Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas

eHotelier

Anantara Desaru Coast Resort & Villas is delighted to announce the appointment of Torsten Richter as the property’s General Manager and the Area General Manager of Indonesia and Malaysia.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Hawaii looks beyond U.S. as domestic travel spending tightens

Hospitality Today

As Hawaii continues to manage the delicate balance of its tourism industry, its focus is increasingly shifting beyond its primary U.S.

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Michelle Martinez appointed Director of Sales at Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver

eHotelier

Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver proudly appoints Michelle Martinez as the new Director of Sales. With over 18 years of experience in various capacities, primarily in sales, Michelle brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep-rooted passion for hospitality to the sales team at one of Denver's top-ranking boutique lifestyle hotels.

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The most important room in a restaurant today is the bathroom

Hospitality Today

It's not just the selfie station - it's where the biggest impressions make the biggest impact

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Choice Hotels International installs beehives at its North Bethesda headquarters in collaboration with bee downtown

eHotelier

Choice Hotels International, Inc., one of the world's largest hotel companies, has installed three beehives at Choice Hotel's corporate headquarters at the Pike & Rose development in North Bethesda in collaboration with Bee Downtown to promote sustainability and local biodiversity with its.

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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 Army Hotels celebrates 15 years of delivering true hospitality for heroes

eHotelier

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the IHG Army Hotels military lodging program this month.