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FIFA World Cup 2026: New York/New Jersey To Host Final Game

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The 2026 FIFA World Cup's final match will take place in New York and New Jersey's MetLife Stadium. This could change the future of tourism to New York City and New Jersey.

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TFE signs new-build Adina in burgeoning Brisbane suburb

Hotel Management

TFE Hotels has announced the signing of a 148-key new-build Adina hotel in Brisbane’s fast-growing inner north of Chermside. Set to open in 2025, Adina Apartment Hotel Chermside Brisbane will be designed by WMK Architecture and will offer an all-day dining restaurant; café/bar, spacious lobby and lobby lounge, a meeting room and conference space, gym, rainwater harvesting capabilities, and parking.

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Hilton’s 2024 Grammy Ad Spotlights Rewards Program and Icelandic Musician Laufey

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Hilton is running two new TV ads during the Grammy Awards, with one featuring the artist Laufey. The hotel group aims to woo music lovers by offering concerts and live events as some of the redemption options in its loyalty program.

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The law of unintended - or is it intended? - consequences coming to a restaurant near you.

Hospitality Net

Beginning in April this year, California will require fast-food chain restaurants with at least 60 national locations to start paying a minimum of $20 an hour. This is $41,760 a year plus benefits! Many recent graduates from 4-year colleges in many states do not enjoy salaries like these.

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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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Morocco’s Record Tourism Numbers Help Reduce Trade Decifit

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The massive earthquake that struck Morocco last September didn't stunt its tourism boom, welcome news for the country's economy.

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TFE Hotels Announces New Queensland Build With Adina Chermside Brisbane Set To Open In 2025

Hospitality Net

TFE Hotels, the Australian-based leader in high-quality apartment-style hotels, today announced the signing of the WMK-designed, Adina Apartment Hotel Chermside Brisbane, a new build hotel set to open in 2025.

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Kerten unveils Cloud 7 Hotel Al Ahsa in Saudi Arabia

Hospitality Net

Kerten Hospitality has joined forces with Hwadi to launch the Cloud 7 Hotel Al Ahsa in Saudi Arabia. This initiative is a part of ’The Collective by Kerten Hospitality’, which focuses on integrating diverse lifestyle and mixed-use projects throughout Saudi Arabia. In 2023, a significant investment of SAR 1.5 billion was allocated for this purpose.

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Hotels under pressure to respond as OTA competition for guests lead gen explodes

eHotelier

Hotel technology is leveling the playing field for hoteliers and their ability to compete for leads but that return on investment won’t remain the same forever. The race to bring guests into loyalty programs and win greater influence over how and where they shop for travel, possibly for the rest of their lives, is becoming much more intense. Personalization and ownership of the guest profile are top of the agenda for the OTA and hotel operators alike.

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Hyatt, HTTG and The Dragon Group Announce Strategic Cooperation Agreement to Develop Hotels in China

Hospitality Net

Hangzhou Trade and Tourism Group (“HTTG”), Zhejiang Dragon Hotel Management Group Co., Ltd (“The Dragon Group”) and Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced that affiliates of the three parties entered into a strategic cooperation agreement. The cooperation aims to drive the expansion of hotels under Hyatt’s distinguished Independent Collection and select service brands in China and foster the strategic development of The Dragon Group and its hotel brands.

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Key Work Areas and Features of Hotel Management Software Small Hotel Owners Need to Access

Hotelogix

As a small hotel owner, you likely have a lot on your plate already. There's a lot to juggle - from managing staff to ensuring your guests are satisfied with their experience. One way to make your job easier is to Implement hotel management software. To be very precise - a cloud-based one. This powerful tool can streamline your operations, giving you more time to focus on other aspects of your business.

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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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Hotel Sustainability Outlook for 2024 Starts with Profitability

Hospitality Net

Sustainability is the future for hotels, full stop. However profit-conscious or skeptical of international policies you may be, it’s becoming exceedingly difficult to fight against the flow of the river that is action against human-born climate change. What we argue, though, is that going forward profitability and sustainability are the same thing.

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McDreams Future-Proofs its Property Management Platform as it Targets 100% Growth in 5 Years

Hospitality Tech

The way McDreams has evolved its tech stack illustrates how API-first platforms allow operators to choose exactly the right mix of tools for their business — something that’s often referred to as ‘composable hospitality’.

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How Fintech and Other Trends Are Shaping the Future of Distribution

Hospitality Net

Keeping up with the latest developments and issues in hotel distribution is essential as it changes. In December, HSMAI hosted a virtual distribution executive roundtable. Industry leaders gathered for a discussion that offered valuable perspectives on the state of distribution. Read on for the key takeaways from the discussion.

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Ascent Hospitality Management Appoints New President of Perkins, New CTO

Hospitality Tech

Previously SVP and CIO at Focus Brands, CTO Steven Roach will be responsible for developing and leading initiatives on the Ascent and brand-specific technology roadmaps.

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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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McDreams future-proofs its property management platform as it targets 100% growth in 5 years

Hospitality Net

German budget hotel operator McDreams Hotels is taking automation of its property management to another level as part of its bid to double in size in five years.

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Self-Service Solutions Provider Buys Cheq

Hospitality Tech

Cantaloupe acquires Cheq, plans for expansion into restaurants, stadiums, entertainment venues and more with a comprehensive suite of self-service solutions.

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S Hotels & Resorts reinforces focus on profitability with THB 12bn target in total revenue

eHotelier

S Hotels and Resorts PCL, announced business strategies to boost profitability with the target to achieve THB 12 billion in total revenue for 2024 across five markets globally.

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Self-Service Solutions Provider Buys Cheq

Hospitality Tech

Cantaloupe acquires Cheq, plans for expansion into restaurants, stadiums, entertainment venues and more with a comprehensive suite of self-service solutions.

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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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Hotel Xcaret Arte selected 2023 Sustainable Luxury Awards Winner

eHotelier

Xcaret is pleased to announce that Hotel Xcaret Arte, an exclusive award-winning all-inclusive luxury hotel located along the shores of the Mexican Caribbean, has been recognized as a winner in the 2023 Sustainable Luxury Awards. The hotel, which pays homage to Mexican art, invites guests to live art from its creation and immerse themselves in sensorial experiences in sophisticated spaces while promoting a sustainable lifestyle through the innovative All-Fun Inclusive® concept.

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Cloudbeds Reveals Highest Revenue-Generating OTAs for Independent Properties

Hospitality Tech

The findings indicate a strong comeback for OTAs, the return of Asian travelers, and a renewed demand for hostels and shared accommodations.

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Radisson announces its first safari hotel in South Africa

eHotelier

Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of Radisson Safari Hotel Hoedspruit, its first Safari hotel in Africa and 11th hotel in South Africa. Tucked between two renowned nature reserves, Kruger National Park and Blyde River Canyon, the hotel is located 2km outside of Hoedspruit in the heart of the grasslands in the Limpopo province and just 20 minutes from Eastgate Airport.

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HotelREZ Outpaces Market at 52% Growth

Hospitality Tech

Industry stalwart goes from strength to strength as hoteliers focus on reducing cost of sale and maximizing booking values.

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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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Jessica Bauer appointed General Manager at The Logan Hotel

eHotelier

The Logan, Philadelphia's Hotel, has announced the promotion of Jessica Bauer to General Manager. A Philadelphia native, Bauer has been with the property since 2007, most recently serving as Director of Sales and Marketing since 2016. Bauer's new role entails overall management of the property including profitability, guest service, product quality, and cleanliness and maintenance.

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Unlocking the Hotel Booking Habits of Frequent Business Travelers

Belza

Unlocking the Hotel Booking Habits of Frequent Business Travelers | Hotel Marketing

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Dan Dolan appointed General Manager at The Abbey Resort

eHotelier

The Abbey Resort & Avani Spa is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Dolan to General Manager of Lake Geneva's only lakeside full service resort. Dan brings a wealth of executive leadership along with a diverse background in hospitality sales and marketing. Prior to taking on this operations role, Dolan was the Interim General Manager and the Area Director of Sales and Marketing for Benchmark Global Hospitality, The Abbey Resort's management company.

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Asia and Europe propelled luxury travel in 2023

Hospitality Today

Global luxury tourist purchases have nearly returned to prepandemic levels, but upside potential remains, according to a new report by Bain & Company

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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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Agoda CEO: ‘Travel industry off to a great start in 2024’

eHotelier

Based on the first month of the year, 2024 could be a great year for travel, predicts Omri Morgenshtern, CEO of digital travel platform Agoda. Speaking at the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2024 (ATF) in Laos on January 26, Morgenshtern noted that the new year has been off to an enthusiastic start as it builds on the momentum from 2023 and with tourism prominently on the agenda.

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The best spas in the world

Hospitality Today

Condé Nast Traveller announces its 2024 Wellness & Spa Award winners, showcasing spas and wellness destinations at the top of their game

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67% of Surveyed Hotels Report Staffing Shortages

Hospitality Tech

More than 80% of hotels are boosting wages to hire and retain staff.

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State of email in 2024

Hospitality Today

The annual email marketing report with expert tips, industry stats, and data-driven forecasts for sending better emails in 2024

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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.