Future of Airlines in India – India Report
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Skift Take: Airport infrastructure is being ramped up in India to support expected demand, and airlines are also expanding their fleets. The next step is to make planes in India.
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STR Weekly Insights: 13-19 October 2024
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 28, 2024
In the week ending 19 October 2024, U.S. revenue per available room (RevPAR) advanced 4.2% on 2.5 growth in average daily rate (ADR) and a 1.1 percentage point (ppt) increase in occupancy. RevPAR growth in the Top 25 Markets trailed slightly versus the remaining markets, which saw ongoing demand and ADR gains from areas impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
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Q&A: Choice Hotels CEO on the Future of Hotel Development
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Skift Take: SkiftX spoke to Choice Hotels President and CEO Patrick Pacious about key travel trends like road trips, remote work, and growth opportunities amid improving development financing. According to Pacious, Choice’s strategic focus on upscale brands, tech-driven innovations, and track record in hotel conversions will fuel future development.
It’s A Wrap! 2024 HFTP Annual Convention
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) HFTP hosted its signature education and membership event, the 2024 Annual Convention, at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville, Conn., from October 23-25, 2024. The convention brought together 300 club and hotel industry experts, thought leaders, and members to explore the latest trends, share insights, and foster professional connections.
Dont 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!
The Growing Global Appeal of the Japanese Ryokan
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Skift Take: One of the oldest forms of Japanese hospitality is getting more attention from global brands, and cross-pollinating across the Pacific.
Mercure Hotels Launches 1,000-Hours of Local Flavours
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Mercure Hotels is inviting the world to embark on a unique culinary journey with its new concept, 1000-Hours of Local Flavours. In recognition of the brand’s recent milestone of 1,000 addresses worldwide, select Mercure hotels will offer a distinct dish or beverage for 1,000 hours (42 days). This limited-time experience brings Mercure’s dedication to local discovery to life, encouraging guests to indulge in the flavours that make each destination truly special.
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How American Airlines Is Redefining Business Travel for Employees and Travel Managers Alike
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OCTOBER 28, 2024
Skift Take: As business travel continues to recover, rising costs are driving companies to seek increasingly efficient travel management solutions. One industry program provides a flexible, dual rewards system benefitting both companies and travelers: the American Airlines AAdvantage Business program.
HSMAI Welcomes Brian Hicks as President & CEO, Continuing the Legacy of Innovation and Leadership
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 28, 2024
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is proud to announce the appointment of Brian Hicks as its new President and CEO. Hicks, a distinguished hospitality leader with more than 30 years of international experience, steps into this role as only the fifth CEO in HSMAI’s nearly 100-year history, marking a new chapter in the organization’s legacy of leadership.
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Skift Take: Booking.com is getting more assertive than its peers in giving hotels an assist in getting sustainability certifications.
How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech
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Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 28, 2024
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What IHCL’s Latest Investment Reveals About Its Move Into Airport Hotels
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 28, 2024
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What is turmeric? - Written by Laurina Schweighauser
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Turmeric is a bright yellow spice obtained from the root of the ‘Curcuma longa’ plant. Originally from South Asia, turmeric has been used in both cooking and traditional medicine for millennia.
AC Hotel and Residence Inn by Marriott Reston to Open in January 2025
Lodging
OCTOBER 28, 2024
RESTON, VA—The AC Hotel and Residence Inn by Marriott Reston, located in the next phase of Reston Town Center — the dynamic and thriving mixed-use development in Northern Virginia, is set to open its doors in January 2025. Operated by Donohoe Hospitality Services, this striking, state-of-the-art, dual-branded hotel offers guests an option of choosing the hotel that best suits guests’ unique travel needs with two hotels paired to perfection under one roof.
Beyond the Basics: How to Develop and Retain a Top-Performing Sales Team
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales at Allego
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HomeToGo Crowns Top Cities for Christmas Festivities Across US & Europe, Based on Search and Price Insights
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OCTOBER 28, 2024
HomeToGo, the marketplace with the world’s largest selection of vacation rentals, revealed the most popular and affordable Christmas celebration destinations across the U.S. and Europe, using exclusive search and price data. Whether travelers want to enjoy their holiday plans closer to home or venture abroad, HomeToGo has identified a sleigh-full of charming winter wonderlands for festive trips, featuring European destinations ranked by popularity and affordability, and U.S. locations ranked by
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Lodging
OCTOBER 28, 2024
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The Perennial Tianjin Opens Today Joining the JdV by Hyatt brand
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 28, 2024
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of The Perennial Tianjin, a part of the JdV by Hyatt portfolio. As the fourth hotel to join the JdV by Hyatt brand in Greater China, The Perennial Tianjin brings a new level of style to the dynamic Tianjin South Railway Station Business District, creating a vibrant cultural hub for urban travelers.
Hotel Polaris at the U.S. Air Force Academy Takes Flight on Nov. 14
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OCTOBER 28, 2024
As Africa’s fastest-growing hospitality market, Morocco, prepares to co-host the FIFA 2030 World Cup with its European neighbours Portugal and Spain, the country is shining a spotlight on its thriving hospitality market and the initiatives and incentives in place to attract further investment.
The Surrey, A Corinthia Hotel Opens on New York City’s Upper East Side
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Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 28, 2024
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‘LG Channels’ to Launch on Hotel TVs, Enhancing Guest Experience
Lodging
OCTOBER 28, 2024
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Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 28, 2024
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OCTOBER 28, 2024
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Johnson Controls joins World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance to revolutionise energy-positive hotels
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 28, 2024
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LE: Record number of projects in U.S. construction pipeline
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Motto by Hilton Bentonville Downtown Opens its Doors to Adventure
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 28, 2024
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HB on the Scene: Lan Elliott on Women in Hospitality Leadership Alliance
Hotel Business
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Adina Hotels Supports Next Generation of Hockey Players with Community Clinics
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 28, 2024
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Independent Hotel Show roundup: the themes, trends, and takeaways
Hotel Designs
OCTOBER 28, 2024
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