Skift Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Skift Take: In-flight internet connectivity is ready for its next phase, with Starlink going live with its satellite solution in 2023 and lining up airline contracts.
Lodging
DECEMBER 20, 2023
After years of building Hersha Hospitality Trust (HHT) into one of the most productive publicly traded REITs in the hospitality sector, Executive Chairman Jay Shah is poised to help complete one of the industry’s largest transactions in 2023. Having been at the helm of the company for some 17 years as CEO before stepping into the executive chairman role last year as his brother Neil Shah assumed the position of CEO, Shah reflected on the […] The post 2023 Person of the Year: Executive Chai
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Skift Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Skift Take: The inaugural Skift India Summit venue details released. Register today to join us at one of the most iconic five-star venues in Delhi: The Leela Ambience Gurugram Hotel.
Lodging
DECEMBER 20, 2023
NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc. reached a brand milestone with the opening of its 100th Suburban Studios hotel, demonstrating its go-to-market growth strategy that has driven growth of 45 percent in 18 months. Since the relaunch of the Suburban Studios brand in 2022, inclusive of design and brand identity refresh, the brand has grown with five hotels opened in October and eight in November.
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!
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Skift Take: For travel agencies to navigate the next evolution of business-to-business travel booking, they need a forward-thinking technology partner that knows how to balance digital innovation with human expertise — especially in an industry known for its resistance to change.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, is pleased to introduce ’Novotel Living Bangkok Sukhumvit Legacy,’ a contemporary extended stay concept and forward-thinking extension of the Novotel brand, in the heart of Thailand’s capital. The new Novotel Living address is designed to meet the growing demand of life balance seekers in search of a home away from home while traveling, regardless of the duration of their stay.
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Hotel Management
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Veriu Group CEO, Zed Sanjana, and developer Tim Gurner are celebrating a successful first six months of Veriu Collingwood, with the apartment hotel garnering strong occupancy and room rates since opening. Sanjana spoke to HM’s Ruth Hogan about the Collingwood project, mixed-use developments, opportunities in office conversions, and much more. Tell us a bit about Veriu Collingwood and what makes this hotel particularly unique?
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Clear M&C Saatchi, the global growth strategy consultancy, releases their latest thought piece: the "Beyond Travel & Hospitality 2030" report. This publication marks the second installment in Clear’s future focused "Beyond" series, following the successful winter launch of "Beyond Retail 2030." "We’ve seen the Travel & Hospitality industry evolve quite rapidly over the last few years thanks to digital & tech innovation as well as consumer demand for new and differentiated experiences" says Rhond
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Skift Take: As meeting venues contend with rising costs, supply-chain issues, labor shortages, and other challenges, they should not lose sight of opportunities to increase efficiency through automated solutions and win more business by marketing efforts toward diversity, accessibility, and sustainability.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Accor, a world leading hospitality group, announces the signing of a cooperation agreement with the Georgian development company Mardi Holding to open a new Mercure on the Black Sea coast in Batumi, Georgia. The hotel will deliver the ultimate in customer service, wellness, gastronomy and leisure, as well as additional benefits thanks to the global loyalty program ALL - Accor Live Limitless.
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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
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Skift Take: Wyndham didn't say it had returned to the deal talks with Choice Hotels last week, but Choice says it did. Choice is also wooing many of Wyndham's key investors. The saga is getting more intense.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Radisson Hotel Group ([link] 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.Boasting majestic views of the Drakensberg mountains, the highest mountain range in Southern Africa, R
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Skift Take: Airbnb will offer compensation worth about $154 per customer. Remember, Airbnb: That's $230 in Australian dollars.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The picturesque city of Cannes is now home to the very first Staybridge Suites property in France. Staybridge Suites Cannes Centre, represents the introduction of the all-suites hotel to the growing IHG Hotels & Resorts portfolio in France, welcoming guests looking for a more spacious or extended stay experience. It brings a touch of modernity and contemporary style to one of the Riviera’s most dynamic cities.
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.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Skift Take: Universal is on the offensive, and it's looking to England for its next possible theme park location.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 20, 2023
NEW ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ACCOR BRAND - IN ALLIANCE WITH ITS FRANCHISEE CONTINUUM HOTEL MANAGEMENT - LOCATED IN WHAT WILL BE THE LARGEST LOGISTIC CENTRE IN MADRID.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Iceland's volcanic eruption, Uber's simplified expense reporting, and major aircraft orders.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Hotels are constantly adapting to new trends and technologies to keep up with the changing needs and preferences of guests. This means that hoteliers and their teams must stay updated with the latest trends in hotel marketing to ensure that they remain relevant in the industry.
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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.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Skift Take: Emaar Hospitality Group and Atlantis have been instrumental in Dubai’s transformation into a cosmopolitan metropolis. In this talk, we learn how partnerships with local businesses and government, as well as a strong internal culture, have inspired organic growth and sustained regional success.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 20, 2023
If I asked 10 people who they thought could be planet Earth’s most customer-centric company, I bet a majority would have the same answer. I’ll share that company’s name at the end of this article. For now, you can guess.
Lodging
DECEMBER 20, 2023
DENVER—Sage Hospitality Group unveiled its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. As a privately owned and operated company, Sage’s decision to produce this ESG Report underscores its commitment to transparency through sharing its information with the public. The document outlines Sage’s strategy, goals, and achievements to date, marking a step in aligning the company’s operations with corporate responsibility and social impact.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The service industry, characterized by its direct interaction with customers, is a prominent pillar in today’s economy. From hospitality to retail, healthcare to finance, the quality of service makes or breaks a business. This isn’t merely about job satisfaction; it’s about how invested employees are in their company’s mission and goals.
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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
Hotel Financial Coach Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2023
The Prosperous Hotelier Three Pillars of Hospitality Purchase on Amazon in paperback, hardcover or Kindle format Complimentary Discovery Call – [link] Video Course Links: [link] [link] Be sure to check out my other services on the links below. On-line Strategic Hospitality Financial Leadership Workshops The 3 Month 1-1 Financial Leadership Mentoring Program Hotel Accounting Policy […] The post The Prosperous Hotelier: Three Pillars of Hospitality first appeared on Hotel Financial Coa
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Business travel is back. Data from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) projects that international business travel spending will reach $1.5 trillion in 2024, surpassing peaks of $1.4 trillion in 2019. By 2027, GBTA predicts that spending will have reached almost $1.8 trillion, a 25% increase from pre-pandemic levels.
Hospitality Tech
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Hotel companies should explore different communication technologies to find a solution that best fits their needs. The right fit can help foster team collaboration, which can lead to better delivery of hotel services and an enhanced guest experience.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 20, 2023
S Hotels and Resorts PCL (SET: SHR), the international hospitality company from Singha Estate PCL (SET: S), has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Maldives’ Ministry of Climate Change, Environment & Energy to preserve this idyllic island nation’s natural environment, share knowledge about the importance of conservation, and support CROSSROADS Maldives’ rich marine biodiversity in an area covering 3.15km² – about 31% of the total project size – as part of an Other Effect
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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 Tech
DECEMBER 20, 2023
As a privately owned and operated company, Sage's decision to voluntarily produce and share this comprehensive ESG Report underscores its commitment to transparency and purpose.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Escape to the Scenic Shores of Southwest Florida with This New Tropical Hideaway.
Hotel Designs
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Hotel Designs In conversation with: Peter Kilby, on the challenges of hotel renovations In conversation with: Peter Kilby, on the challenges of hotel renovations Drawing on the groups extensive experience in the hotel and leisure sector, Peter Kilby, director of Project Management at global architecture and design consultancy, the rpa group , talks us through some of the pitfalls to avoid during hotel renovations… The expectations of a hotel stay have changed in recent years, with customer
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 20, 2023
Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy recently relaunched its Curated Collections – hand-picked selections of incredible homes and destinations from around the world – to inspire travelers as they begin planning their 2024 journeys. For the nearly four out of 10 prospective travelers for leisure in the next 12 months who are still deciding where they want to travel [1] in 2024, according to a recent YouGov study (conducted on behalf of Marriott), Curated Collections will spark and satisfy wanderlust
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