Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Skift Take: Fear of career reprisals has many pilots keeping mental health concerns in the closet. The new FAA administrator wants to change that.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Lifestyle hotel brand The Standard is set to debut a new global hotel concept StandardX with its first opening in Melbourne in February 2024. Described as “the rebellious younger sibling of The Standard”, the new concept takes the iconic brand back to its roots, while retaining a classic Standard experience with minimalist rooms, cultural programming and intuitive hospitality.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Skift Take: What key issues is the airline industry grappling with as we enter the next phase of travel? We surveyed experts across aviation and airlines during this year’s Skift Aviation Forum to gain insight into their unique perspectives on what the future holds for the industry.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In the heart of the capital city, Paragraph Freedom Square, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Tbilisi accentuates Georgia’s indigenous charms with authentic service, thoughtful design, and refined epicurean experiences.

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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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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Skift Take: Trip.com has reported a solid third quarter and sees no signs of a slowdown any time soon. But not keen to put all its eggs in one basket (China), the online travel company has also sets its sights on global expansion.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The service industry, a broad sector ranging from hospitality and tourism to health and retail, is one of the most diverse sectors globally. In such a landscape, leading a multicultural, multi-generational, and multi-gendered workforce is both an opportunity and a challenge. Properly harnessed, diversity can foster innovation, enhance customer service, and drive business growth.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The hospitality industry, renowned for its service ethos, is confronting a paradox. Despite the intent to tailor services for each guest, hotel management has fallen into a pattern that inadvertently inflates costs and erodes guest loyalty. This pattern, entrenched for over 15 years, stems from an outdated, transaction-oriented management framework.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Skift Take: After the Wynn casino was announced, luxury operators have been rushing to the once-quiet Ras Al Khaimah. Four Seasons could be next, betting on a "gaming state" to ensure its success.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

With carbon reduction deadlines looming and regulations tightening, more businesses are adopting fast-evolving technologies to measure, monitor and manage their emissions and guide future sustainability decisions.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Skift Take: Emirates, which took delivery of more than half of the A380 aircraft ever produced, is cannibalizing older aircraft to build a supply of spares to keep the aircraft flying.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Hilton has come out on top as the World’s Best Workplace by Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work – marking the first time a hospitality company has achieved the top honour. The win comes after Hilton’s eight consecutive appearances on the “World’s Best” list. Within APAC, Hilton has ranked as the top hospitality company to work for in Asia for seven consecutive years, in China for eight consecutive years and top company overall in China for three consecutive years.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Skift Take: Founded two years ago, Envi Lodges is expecting to open its first property next year and already has hopes to spread all over the globe — if it finds the money.

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Lodging

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey—Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced that its Board of Directors received a letter from Choice Hotels International, Inc. on November 14, 2023. Wyndham’s Board of Directors, together with its financial and legal advisors, closely reviewed Choice’s letter and determined that it represents a step backward and that the terms Choice outlined are not in the best interests of Wyndham or its shareholders.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Skift Take: Wyndham is playing very hard to get. And unless lovestruck Choice is equipped to sweeten its offer, it may view this target forever as the one who got away.

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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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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

White-label hotel management company 1834 Hotels is breaking into the Sydney market with the signing of new management contracts for two properties under Accor brands, Breakfree on Broadway and Mantra Castle Hill. Additionally, 1834 Hotels is set to take over management of Mantra Tonsley Adelaide, formerly La Loft Hotel Tonsley, expanding its portfolio of Accor franchised hotels to six.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Skift Take: U.S. airlines can't catch a break, with holiday travel likely stymied for a second consecutive year to inclement weather.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

HSMAI Europe, the European arm of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI), the industry’s leading advocate for intelligent, sustainable revenue growth globally, is calling on hospitality, travel and event leaders to join its expanding board of directors.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Morris Group is set to open Townsville’s first luxury hotel, Ardo, on December 11, with the hotel now taking bookings. Ardo and The Ville CEO Michael Jones described Ardo as one of North Queensland’s most highly anticipated hotel openings of the year. “Ardo is unlike anything Townsville has ever seen, it is a luxurious offering that will elevate how visitors can experience this beautiful tropical region,” Jones said.

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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.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) ("Wyndham" or the "Company"), the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,100 hotels spanning more than 95 countries, today announced that its Board of Directors received a letter from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) ("Choice"), on November 14, 2023. Wyndham’s Board of Directors, together with its financial and legal advisors, closely reviewed Choice’s letter and determined that it represents a step backwards and that the t

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Oregon’s Westward Whiskey has created a cult-like following in recent years thanks to the company’s crafting and distilling of exceptional American Single Malts that’s made the company the toast of America’s Pacific Northwest. Westward, founded by Thomas Mooney and Christian Krogstad and led by charismatic Master Blender, Miles Munroe, is inspired by the unique culture, climate and natural ingredients of the region.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Skift Take: Has India made it lucrative enough for film units to camp in the country to shoot their movies?

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eHotelier

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Here's what hotels can do to rapidly scale their total guest engagement so that management can better decide what projects have the best near-term and long-term ROI from the guests’ perspective.

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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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Hotel News Resource

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Now that the hotel industry has moved away from siloed departments, you expect your commercial teams to work together. But that's impossible when each department is still operating independently.

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Revinate

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The holiday season is nearly upon us, a time of anticipation and excitement, magic and memories. It’s also a time when your guests eagerly await exciting seasonal email offers to hit their inboxes. Your hotel holiday email campaigns offer more than just festive cheer, however — they can drive substantial website traffic and help you [.] The post 4 strategies to light up your hotel holiday email campaigns (with examples) appeared first on Revinate.

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Hotel Designs

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Hotel Designs HIX 2023 review: a design show with a unique a point of view HIX 2023 review: a design show with a unique a point of view From design collaborations to full disclosure at a confessional box, this year HIX appeared to be characterised by a healthy sense of collaboration and community. Writer Pauline Brettell, with contribution by Editor Hamish Kilburn, takes a look at the designs and the discussions that provided guests with the threads to weave into their own unique point of view&#

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Hotel News Resource

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The hotel General Manager (GM) is the person ultimately responsible for a hotel’s performance. A GM’s ability to make decisions and take action will thus have an important impact on his or her hotel’s operational and strategic results. GMs, however, may not always have the autonomy to make these critical decisions as the hotel’s owner and/or hotel management company (HMC) may in fact limit this through their own decision-making interventions.

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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.

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Hotel Designs

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Hotel Designs EDITION debuts in South East Asia with hotel arrival in Singapore EDITION debuts in South East Asia with hotel arrival in Singapore Firmly rooted in the EDITION brand’s strong sense of refined, timeless design and style, The Singapore EDITION – the first Southeast Asia outpost in the stable – seamlessly blends the dynamism energy of a major metropolitan city with a warm-weather resort sensibility… The Singapore EDITION captures the essence of Singapore but is pres

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Intelity

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Mobile dining and food delivery apps are a staple for nearly all smartphone users. Here are a few ways hoteliers can bank on this same technology while streamlining their operations Today’s travelers carry with them more than just luggage—they bring along the craving for personalization that smartphones have ingrained in our lifestyles. It’s one of the largest ways smartphones have changed our daily lives.

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Hotel Designs

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Hotel Designs Everything we know about Kempinski Grace Bay Beach Everything we know about Kempinski Grace Bay Beach Kempinski Grace Bay blends rich heritage of internationally renowned hospitality brand with beautiful by nature serenity of award-winning Grace Bay Beach creating a distinctive and limited ownership opportunity… Old-world elegance arrives on the award-winning Grace Bay Beach.

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Demand Calendar

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In hospitality, a reservation is not just a mere transaction. Instead, it serves as the blueprint for the guest experience and is a crucial ledger for hotels, corporate clients, and travel agents. A reservation that contains accurate and complete information is the key to unlocking a personalized and satisfying guest experience. It helps hotel staff to navigate and meet, or even exceed, the expectations of each guest, making it an essential compass for hospitality providers.

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