Skift Blog
JULY 30, 2024
Skift Take: For the sixth year, Skift IDEA Awards will recognize and celebrate excellence in design, creativity, and innovation across travel by spotlighting the brands and businesses that are driving the industry forward. See the 2024 finalists below.
Hospitality Net
JULY 30, 2024
Knowland, the global leader in data-as-a-service insights for hotels, convention centers, and conference centers, today announced the launch of an enhanced user-friendly navigation infrastructure within its industry-leading platform. This update gives customers a more intuitive and efficient way to access features and functionality. The streamlined horizontal navigation bar, featuring simple icons and clear descriptions, empowers users to quickly access actionable insights and drive sales perfor
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Skift Blog
JULY 30, 2024
Skift Take: While Hilton is making a big splash with its luxury brands in Asia Pacific, it’s also smartly tapping into the booming middle class that's fueling the rise of its focused service brands.
Hospitality Net
JULY 30, 2024
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, announced the signing of a Taj hotel in Ranchi, Jharkhand. This greenfield project, marking IHCL’s foray into Ranchi, is set to be developed on a six-acre land parcel leased from the State Government of Jharkhand.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive
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Skift Blog
JULY 30, 2024
Skift Take: JetBlue’s strategy of cutting unprofitable routes and focusing on its core markets is starting to see returns — the carrier unexpectedly reported a profit in the second quarter.
Hospitality Net
JULY 30, 2024
Meliá Hotels International continues its growth plan in Albania, where announces the addition of the Velipoja Grand Europa Resort Affiliated by Meliá to its portfolio. With this new incorporation, the Spanish hotel company consolidates its strength in Mediterranean destinations, as well as its leadership in the development of tourism in Albania, which is positioned as one of the current tourist destinations with the greatest potential.
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Hospitality Net
JULY 30, 2024
M/s Sankalp Recreation Private Limited, is a leading hospitality and restaurants company based out of Ahmedabad, announces the signing of a franchise agreement with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, for conversion of an existing hotel to Ramada by Wyndham brand.
Skift Blog
JULY 30, 2024
A night's stay in one of the luxury Dubai hotels drops in June, July and August to below $300 - showing the city's "affordable luxury" model.
Hospitality Net
JULY 30, 2024
Showcasing a remarkable commitment to community spirit and charitable giving, Accor hotels and resorts in Phuket, together with ALL, Accor’s lifestyle loyalty program, successfully organized ‘The Accor Heartbreak Hill Mini-Marathon 2024’ on 14th July at Nai Harn Beach and along Promthep Cape. This fundraising event aimed to create a positive impact on Phuket communities.
Skift Blog
JULY 30, 2024
Skift Take: Could Trivago be looking to supplement its traditional metasearch revenue with that generated by a hotel booking site? Or is it just interested in Holisto's tech?
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 30, 2024
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) were recently updated to version 2.2, adding new considerations for businesses seeking to make their websites accessible. As most business have an online presence, there are some critical requirements of WCAG 2.2 that all business owners should know.
Skift Blog
JULY 30, 2024
Skift Take: Air New Zealand's CEO cited multiple factors for the decision, ranging from a lack of regulatory support to supply chain problems.
Hospitality Net
JULY 30, 2024
In today’s digital-first era, there’s a myriad of influential resources that inspire travelers to seek out certain destinations. From viral content on social media and posts from friends and family to destination sites and travel blogs, where people decide to travel can be a click away. Given that travelers are inundated with these outside influences and factors, how do people decide where to travel?
Skift Blog
JULY 30, 2024
Skift Take: India's aviation sector is expanding and people from smaller cities are increasingly looking to fly. Keeping airfares in check is key to ensuring that air travel remains accessible to the Indian middle class, particularly as it makes up for about a third of the country's population.
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 30, 2024
STR’s global "bubble chart" update for the four weeks ending 20 July 2024 shows 64% of markets with year-over-year growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR). That percentage was similar to our previous global market update.
Skift Blog
JULY 30, 2024
Skift Take: Hotel CEOs from Marriott, MGM, Wyndham, and more will take the Skift Global Forum stage this September in New York City. We’ll dive deep on what they predict for hotels in the U.S. and abroad, as global travel continues to grow.
Hospitality Net
JULY 30, 2024
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the opening of Taj City Centre, Patna marking the iconic brand’s debut in Bihar’s vibrant capital city.
Skift Blog
JULY 30, 2024
Skift Take: The Indian Union Budget last week was a disappointment, but there was a bright spot with IndiGo, MakeMyTrip, and IHCL all reporting profitable quarters in their earnings calls.
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 30, 2024
Travelodge is proud to offer flexible working across its business, giving colleagues the opportunity to work hours that suit them in a secure job whilst also encouraging its people to be the best they can be in whatever they choose to do.
Skift Blog
JULY 30, 2024
Skift Take: 2024 might be the year we finally stop comparing South Korea's tourism numbers to 2019. This year, South Korean arrivals could set a new standard all on their own!
Hospitality Net
JULY 30, 2024
New villas and condominiums will add to the dynamic Four Seasons community in Nevis, providing unparalleled access to the Caribbean’s best-kept secret.
Skift Blog
JULY 30, 2024
Skift Take: Following pandemic setbacks, ToursByLocals has completed a long-awaited rebrand meant to signal growth.
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 30, 2024
Pan Pacific Hotels Group debuts in Kyoto with the signing of a strategic partnership with Tokyu Hotels following the launch of BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel and HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel, both located in Shinjuku, Tokyo last year.
Hotel Management
JULY 30, 2024
Crystalbrook Collection has broken ground on its AU$120 million luxury hotel development on Adelaide’s Halifax Street, marking a milestone for the company as it prepares to enter one of Australia’s fastest growing cities. The five-star Crystalbrook Sam, which will span 13 levels, will feature 206 guest rooms and suites, state-of-the-art meetings and events space, a grand lobby with communal spaces, and a rooftop Eléme bathhouse and day spa with views of the Adelaide Hills.
Hospitality Net
JULY 30, 2024
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has today announced that it will manage a luxurious hideaway resort with private residences located on Bali’s southern coast on the picturesque Bukit peninsula. Mandarin Oriental, Bali is set to open in 2027, this stunning property promises to redefine luxury living on the island.
Skift Blog
JULY 30, 2024
Skift Take: Spirit is the latest U.S. low-cost airline to make a premium pivot in a bid to boost profitability. Wall Street will be watching closely.
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 30, 2024
Dial-up internet, landlines, and VHS tapes—some things are best left in the past. But with age, some things only get better. At 50 years young, Super 8—America’s trusted roadside hotel brand—has never looked or felt better and to celebrate, the brand is giving guests a chance to book a room this summer at the same rate it charged in 1974: $8.88 a night plus tax.
Hotel Management
JULY 30, 2024
Hotel leaders from across New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific are urged to secure their tickets soon for the third edition of the Aotearoa Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE), with the early bird discount offer closing on Friday August 9. Register for AHICE Aotearoa now. With just two months to go until the two-day program gets underway on September 25 and 26 at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre, tickets are selling fast.
Hospitality Net
JULY 30, 2024
At HITEC 2024, Terence Ronson sat down with Wietse Bijzeit, Vice President, Global Solutions Architect at Shiji Group. They discussed the impact of AI on the hospitality industry, data privacy challenges, and the future of technology in hotels. Here are the highlights from their conversation.
Skift Blog
JULY 30, 2024
Skift Take: Venice is taking on group tours and loudspeakers as part of its overall framework toward combating mass tourism.
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