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When an Airbnb Moves In Next Door, It’s Neighbor vs. Neighbor

Skift Blog

Skift Take: According to Airbnb lore, the short-term rental was born in 2007 when, “two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Francisco home.” Fast forward 17 years and Airbnb now has over 5 million hosts … and most all of them have neighbors. That’s led to some epic feuds.

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‘Cream of the crop’: inclusivity and personalisation among guest experience highlights in Hotels.com’s top 1%

Hotel Management

Hotels that prioritise inclusivity, personalisation and going above and beyond for guests were recognised in Hotels.com’s list of top performing properties, revealed at Expedia Group’s Explore 24 conference. On Wednesday last, at the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, the group unveiled the 2024 Perfect Somewheres, celebrating the top 1% of hotels on the Hotels.com app based on guest experience data, factoring in traveller reviews, interactions with staff and ratings on property facilities, an

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Hospitality Financial Leadership – Putting a Dollar Value on a Hotel

Hotel Financial Coach Blog

Click on image to learn more 🔊 Listen to Post Determining the current selling or asking price for a hotel is a bit tricky. Compared to estimating the present value of a house it’s more like a detailed math exercise rather than a google search on Redfin. That’s what this piece is all about, how you can estimate the value, AKA sales price. Commercial real estate firms specializing in hotel valuations are what your bank is going to require that you use if you’re asking them for financing to

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Hotel remodeling and renovations: 5 tips to transform your hotel into a luxurious haven

eHotelier

By focusing on both the physical and digital aspects of renovation, your hotel can offer not just a stay but a distinct, luxurious experience that stands out in today’s competitive hospitality market.

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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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Business travelers booking longer and more ‘purposeful’ trips

Hospitality Today

Business travelers are going on longer trips and pursuing more “purposeful travel” following the pandemic, according to Advantage Travel Partnership

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Centara partners with KTC to create a cleaner, greener future for Phuket

eHotelier

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has reaffirmed its commitment to creating a cleaner, greener planet by forming an inspiring new partnership with KTC Credit Card to drive a series of critical sustainability projects at Centara Grand Beach Resort Phuket, the popular five-star beachfront destination.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts and Kajima Corporation sign an agreement to open ANA Holiday Inn Resort Karuizawa in 2025

eHotelier

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) today announced that it has signed its first management contract in Japan with Kajima Corporation (Kajima) to open ANA Holiday Inn Resort Karuizawa in 2025.

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China’s travelers are coming back

Hospitality Today

Outbound travel numbers are back to 80% of 2019 levels for the Labor Day holiday, and continue to improve

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David Cesario appointed General Manager at Naples Grande Beach Resort

eHotelier

Naples Grande Beach Resort is pleased to announce the appointment of David Cesario as General Manager. In this position.

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Have you tried eating in a hotel room recently?

Hospitality Today

If you can get past the QR code and the long wait for something close to food, you’ve still got to work out where the hell to put it

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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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Francesco Pantalone appointed General Manager at InterContinental The Red Sea Resort.

eHotelier

IHG Hotels & Resorts is delighted to announce the new appointment of Francesco Pantalone as General Manager at InterContinental The Red Sea Resort. Francesco brings with him an exceptional track record of results and a wealth of experience in luxury and leisure hospitality, spanning over thirty years across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

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Inflation to fall more slowly for hotels than in general

Hospitality Today

Across Europe, hotels are likely to feel the brunt of cost pressures for several more quarters

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Rentyl Resorts and Davidson Hospitality Group partner to manage first-ever embassy suites condo/resort project

eHotelier

Rentyl Resorts and Davidson Hospitality Group have partnered on a first-of-its-kind condominium project with Embassy Suites. Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Sunset Walk is a five-building condominium project being developed by Sunset Walk Residences, LLC. Rentyl and Davidson will be responsible for the onsite management, sales, marketing, revenue and call center management of the units.

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The world’s coolest hotels want to tell you a story

Hospitality Today

The latest design-driven hotels aim to immerse guests in a story or social movement, or transport them to another time

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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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TFE Hotels revamps its member programs with a renewed focus on the customer journey

eHotelier

Australia’s International Hotel Group, TFE Hotels, has updated its suite of member program offerings, overhauled its membership platforms and features, whilst also transitioning to a new global member program for the very first time.

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A new strategy for Airbnb Experiences?

Hospitality Today

The company has notified numerous tour and adventure operators around the world that their offerings will be removed from the platform

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5 ways to use guest loyalty to grow direct bookings in 2024

eHotelier

Today, guest loyalty is key for the success of a hotel. In this webinar, you will learn about 5 ways you can use guest loyalty to grow profit in 2024.

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U.S. RevPAR growth expected to increase in the second half of 2024

Hospitality Today

CBRE expects RevPAR growth to improve in the second half of 2024 after a weaker-than-expected first quarter

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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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Predictions and Observations on Business Travel Trends in 2024

eHotelier

During his recent conversation with Ryan Embree for the Hospitality Trailblazers series on the Suite Spot podcast, President and CEO Charles E. Oswald talked through his trends and predictions for 2024. Here, Charles expands on those thoughts.

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Expedia ousts CTO for policy violations

Hospitality Today

Rathi Murthy fired due to “a violation of company policy,” just days after the online travel firm’s annual product and partner conference

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