Tue.Jan 02, 2024

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Top Trends for Hospitality-driven Businesses

Lodging

Food & beverage has always been a critical part of the hospitality experience, but in an increasingly competitive landscape providing the right experience can be a major point of differentiation for hoteliers. As such, understanding the latest F&B trends can help hotel owners/operators improve the guest experience and maximize ROI. From the latest healthy food options to different menu ideas, there are many ways for hoteliers to capitalize and leverage the latest trends into an […]

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China and Thailand Agree on Permanent Visa Waiver from March

Skift Blog

Skift Take: You know China is serious about boosting inbound tourism when in a span of less than two months the country has announced visa waivers for 8 countries.

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Ask Anthony: Encouraging Employees to Stay Long Term

Lodging

I manage a high-end, established luxury hotel that has been recently renovated. The product itself is wonderful, but we are having issues of high turnover. What can we do to encourage employees to stay with us long term versus one year or less? Certainly, running a high-end luxury hotel is an exciting venture, but employee turnover can be a major concern.

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Tripnotes, a Buzzy ChatGPT-Based Trip Planner, Was Acquired and Shut Down

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Tripnotes was among an increasingly crowded space for new trip planning tools powered by generative AI. It won't be the last of them to shut down.

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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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8 Pro Tips for a Pest-Free Property: From Thorough Inspections to Proper Food Storage and Waste Disposal

Lodging

Although hotels strive to offer their patrons an unforgettable experience, pest problems can ruin even the most beautiful settings. With various amenities all on one property—from spas to gourmet dining—pests are sure to be a potential onsite risk. Here are some measures to check pests out of your property for good. Get Regular Pest Inspections. Scheduling routine pest inspections is crucial for identifying and addressing any issues promptly.

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Venice Combats Overtourism: Caps Tour Group Sizes and Bans Loudspeakers

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Capping tour group sizes may help mitigate overcrowding in Venice. But the city needs to do more.

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India Registers 22% Jump in Licenses For Women Pilots: India Report

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The 22% increase in the issuance of licenses to women pilots is a welcome step in a profession that is mainly deemed male-dominated.

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Satori Collective Completes Sale of 124-Suite Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpharetta-Windward Parkway

Hospitality Net

Officials of Satori Collective, a real estate investment management firm focused primarily on hotel property investment, today announced the sale of the 124-suite Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpharetta-Windward Parkway to Bukhari Group Hospitality. Satori achieved an approximate 24% internal rate of return and a 2x equity multiple through the sale.

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Property Manager Frontdesk Laid Off Its Staff and Is On the Brink of Collapse

Skift Blog

Skift Take: A multiyear shakeout continues among property managers offering up multifamily buildings.

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Four Seasons Hotel Suzhou Welcomes Guests to a Private Island Oasis

Hospitality Net

Four Seasons, a global leader in luxury hospitality, in collaboration with the Hong Kong leading developer Sun Hung Kai Properties, announces the grand opening of Four Seasons Hotel Suzhou. This new Hotel is a testament to the strong partnership between the two, set to become a dazzling new landmark in Suzhou and the Yangtze River Delta region, redefining the paradigm of urban luxury resorts.

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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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Hawaii Judge Allows Short-Term Rentals Up to 90 Days To Operate Legally

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The injunction specifically benefits existing home rental owners.

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2027 Opening Planned for Mandarin Oriental Gellert, Budapest

Hospitality Net

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is set to revitalize and rebrand the historic Gellert Hotel in Budapest, renaming it as the Mandarin Oriental Gellert, Budapest. Slated to open in 2027, the hotel will showcase an Art Nouveau design and emphasize wellness.

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Watch Now: Highlights from Skift Global Forum East 2023

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As global tourism converges in the Middle East, leaders from across the region and the world gathered at Skift Global Forum East 2023 to discuss trends, opportunities, and strategies that will define the industry for the next decade and beyond.

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Hilton Chicago Oak Brook Hills Resort Names Raina Spasov General Manager

Lodging

CHICAGO—Somnium Hospitality Group announced the appointment of Raina Spasov as general manager at the Hilton Chicago Oak Brook Hills Resort. In her new role, Raina will oversee all aspects of the resort’s operations. With over 10 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Raina brings knowledge of the industry to her position, specifically to the Oak Brook Hills Resort where she began working in 2013 as an executive assistant.

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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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Japan Airlines Fire: What We Know

Skift Blog

Skift Take: It's currently unclear what could have caused the collision between the Japan Airlines passenger jet and the Japan Coast Guard aircraft.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts Opens First Staybridge Suites in France

Lodging

PARIS, France—The city of Cannes is now home to the first Staybridge Suites property in France. Staybridge Suites Cannes Centre, represents the introduction of the all-suites hotel to the IHG Hotels & Resorts portfolio in France. Located close to the Croisette, Staybridge Suites Cannes Centre offers an accommodation alternative, whether it is for leisure stays, family getaways, or business trips.

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HSMAI Europe Podcast: Tomorrow Starts Now Episode 5

Hospitality Net

Welcome to the fifth edition of the employer branding podcastseries for HSMAI Europe.

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How Hotels Can Collaborate with the Right Influencer for Video Content

Are Morch

We are living in the digital age, the advertising techniques are now changed. Whether it’s the corporate industry or the Hotel industry, Creative ways for promotions are crucial such as Animation in advertising or influencer marketing. The rise of social media and digital marketing created new trends to promote a brand. One such trend is […] The post How Hotels Can Collaborate with the Right Influencer for Video Content appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Transformation Coach.

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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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Breaking Ground: FCS Solutions Expands Across Europe To Answer The Call For Cloud-Based Hotel Operations Software

Hospitality Net

FCS Solutions, global leading provider of hospitality technology, has unveiled its strategic expansion across Europe, marked by the establishment of two new offices. This move comes in direct response to the accelerating adoption of its comprehensive cloud-based solution, FCS1, by hotels in the region.

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Satori Collective completes sale of GA Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Hotel Business

Satori Collective , a real estate investment management firm focused primarily on hotel property investment, has sold the 124-suite Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpharetta-Windward Parkway to Bukhari Group Hospitality. Satori achieved an approximate 24% internal rate of return and a 2x equity multiple through the sale of the Alpharetta, GA, property.

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Turning The Latest Spa Designs and Trends Into Profits

Hospitality Net

COVID 19’s impact on the latest spa and wellness trends is undeniable.

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January: This Month’s #ClientSnapshot

In1solutions

Happy New Year to all our clients! Every January, we’re brimming with excitement, eager to discover what this year will hold. We look forward to working with you throughout 2024 to break even more records. If you’re not already collaborating with us and would like to start 2024 with a bang, take a look around our website or contact us on sales@in1solutions.com.

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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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Sonia Cheng, scion of Hong Kong’s New World billionaire family, is steering the Rosewood hotel brand to new heights

Hospitality Net

When the inaugural World’s 50 Best Hotels ranking was revealed in September 2023, three Rosewood properties, each located in a different continent, featured on the list. Taking the number two spot and earning the distinction of “The Best Hotel in Asia” was Rosewood Hong Kong. Rosewood Sao Paulo ranked at number 27, while Hotel de Crillon in Paris rounded up the list at number 50.

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Top Travel Industry Predictions for 2024 from Phocuswright

Hotel News Resource

With 2023 in our rear view, travel industry experts are now focused on the year ahead. 2024 is poised to be exciting and potentially disruptive on the heels of 2023?s wave-makers including the rapid adoption of generative artificial intelligence and increasing demand for experiential travel, among others trends. As we do at the start of each year, we have asked some of our trusted sources for their take on the year ahead.

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Marriott’s Moxy Brand Opens in Downtown Phoenix AZ

Hospitality Net

The Moxy Phoenix Downtown Hotel announced its opening today in the historic Luhrs Building.

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Hotel Online Distribution Strategies for 2024 and Beyond

STAAH

As hoteliers, your commitment to guest experience, personalized service, and strategic pricing strategies have never been more critical. In this digital age, a robust online presence stands as the linchpin for driving bookings and attracting guests. This blog discusses the importance of online distribution in the hospitality industry and essential components that cannot be compromised.

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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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2024 Vision: Mastering Revenue, Motivation, and Profit in your Hotel

Demand Calendar

Enhancing revenue goes beyond just increasing room bookings; it's about tapping into the potential of every guest interaction and leveraging technology to unlock new revenue streams. Our focus here extends to refining our strategies in selling more to each guest and using technology as a tool and a catalyst to make our commercial teams more productive and efficient.

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124 Suite Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpharetta-Windward Parkway Sold

Hotel News Resource

Officials of Satori Collective today announced the sale of the 124-suite Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpharetta-Windward Parkway to Bukhari Group Hospitality. Satori achieved an approximate 24% internal rate of return and a 2x equity multiple through the sale.

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NC mountain resort portfolio sold for $15.65M

Hotel Business

Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Switzerland Inn, a 70-room resort and residential houses in Little Switzerland, NC. The portfolio was sold for $15.65 million. “It was a privilege to utilize our tested process to expose and unlock the top of the market value for generational owners of such a unique and historic property,” said McLean Hicklin, first VP, investments, Marcus & Millichap.

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SureStay Plus by Best Western Montrose Opens in Montrose, Colorado

Hotel News Resource

Article - SureStay Plus by Best Western Montrose Opens in Montrose, Colorado - Located at 1655 E Main St. in Montrose, Colorado, the hotel features 45 well-appointed guest rooms, including two dedicated suites.

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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.