Tue.May 07, 2024

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Alaska Airlines Wants Flyers to Buy Sustainable Fuel Credits — Will It Work?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Alaska Airlines is letting customers purchase sustainable aviation fuel credits to offset the carbon footprint of their flights. These will go toward Alaska’s investments in developing and scaling SAFs.

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Leaning In: TPG’s Perelmuter Oversees Host of Changes, New Initiatives

Lodging

With its acquisition of Marshall Hotels & Resorts just over two years ago, TPG Hotels & Resorts entered a new era. A host of subsequent moves and ongoing initiatives demonstrate that the longtime owner/operator is clearly “leaning in” to the changes that are designed to take it to the next level. A recently launched division for independent and lifestyle hotels, a new operational hub in Dallas, and several key personnel additions are among the highlights […] The post Leaning In: TP

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8 Italian Hotels Get Michelin’s Top ‘Key’ Rating

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Michelin has bestowed its coveted "keys" upon a select handful of hotels, ranging from cliffside hideaways to palatial pads.

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Erdi launches hospitality academy within a hotel at Mercure Welcome Melbourne

Hotel Management

Erdi, a privately-owned collection of premium hotels and businesses, has launched a hospitality education arm, Erdi Academy, to support budding industry talent. Located at the Mercure Welcome Melbourne on Little Bourke Street and adjacent to sister-hotel, Pullman Melbourne City Centre, Erdi Academy operates within a working hotel environment, providing students with immersive experiences and practical learning on daily basis.

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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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What’s Driving International Gains For Indian Airlines? – India Report

Skift Blog

Skift Take: There has been a surge in international travel among Indians. powered by increase in spending power. Indian airlines, to serve this growth in demand, are expanding their operations.

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Coogee Bay Hotel redevelopment gets green light after four years of negotiations

Hotel Management

A major transformation of Sydney’s Coogee Bay Hotel has been given the green light by the Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel following more than four years of design, planning and discussions with council and community. Last week, the panel granted a Deferred Commencement Consent, which will allow works to begin once there has been resolution of a noise management plan with Randwick City Council.

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Hospitality management careers list for hotel enthusiasts

Hospitality Net

If you love hotels, then you will be glad to hear that they offer many amazing career paths. There are many diverse positions within a hotel but in this article, we will cover 10 possible career paths that hotel lovers should consider. From concierge to reservation manager, you have many key roles, all of which are vital to ensuring hotel operations run smoothly.

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Maldives Minister Urges Indians to Visit As India Moves from Top Source Market to 6th

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The Maldivian tourism minister's plea to Indian visitors highlights the critical role tourism plays in the country's economic framework. It also speaks volumes about India's outbound tourism potential.

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Hospitality America Elevates Leigh Holloway to Chief Strategy Officer to Drive Growth and Innovation

Hospitality Net

GREENVILLE, S.C. — May 8, 2024 — Hospitality America announces the promotion of Leigh Holloway to Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) under the leadership of President and CEO Ben Campbell. With a robust background spanning two decades in the hospitality sector, Holloway’s appointment aims to fortify the company’s strategic direction and bolster its competitive edge as a premier third-party hotel management company.

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World Cup Tickets Will Go to Corporations, Not Fans

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The visitor profile for World Cup 2026 is trending toward corporate group travelers. Individual tourists are being left out.

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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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“Plan, Book, Enjoy”: Introducing HERA, Accor’s New Travel Advisors’ Luxury Loyalty & Rewards with Pascal Visintainer

Hospitality Net

Accor is taking part in the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), a leading international travel and tourism event attracting a global community of travel professionals and is taking this opportunity to introduce HERA, Accor Travel Advisor Program. Pascal Visintainer, Accor’s Senior Vice President Global Sales, Luxury & Lifestyle, sat down with us to discuss about this program bringing together Accor’s Sales and Luxury expertise.

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Disney Sees Strong Theme Park Attendance, Is ‘Leaning Heavily’ Into Cruises

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Theme park attendance is normalizing after record highs, but Disney eyes cruises as a major growth area with heavy investment planned.

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Four Ways AI Can Transform the Hospitality Consumer Experience

Hospitality Net

While the discussion around Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been going on for years, there has been a renewed level of enthusiasm since the introduction of generative AI technologies like ChatGPT.

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The Gulf Countries’ Visa Is Coming. Will It Be Enough to Land Taylor Swift? 

Skift Blog

Skift Take: A GCC unified visa could prompt many things, including some fleeting visits by superstars.

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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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Cloud5 Appoints Frank Ziller as Chief Technology Officer

Hospitality Net

Cloud5 Communications, a leading provider of IT solutions and services for more than 5,000 hotels across the Americas, has announced the appointment of technology expert and managed IT veteran, Frank Ziller, as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

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World Cup Tickets: Corporations Are Beating the Fans

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at early World Cup losses, Disney’s park dependence, and the Gulf’s coming unified visa.

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FutureLog Debuts Digital Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Management Solution for Precise, Transparent Financial Planning

Hospitality Net

FutureLog, the leading provider of innovative cloud-based procure-to-pay solutions for the hospitality industry, unveiled its latest innovation last month: a trailblazing smart Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Management solution. The intuitive platform streamlines the process of managing, tracking, approving, and analysing CAPEX investments across hospitality enterprises.

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Hilton Partners With ResortPass for Day Pass Packages

Lodging

MCLEAN, Virginia—Hilton announced a partnership with ResortPass, bringing day pass packages to participating Hilton properties across the Americas. Catering to the expanding segment of individuals seeking daytime visits to resorts and hotels, Hilton and ResortPass offer access to amenities at a collection of beach resorts and urban getaways for locals and visitors alike.

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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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IHG Hotels & Resorts announces Kuwait’s First Vignette Collection : Arabella Beach Hotel, Vignette Collection

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts introduces its first collection brand to Kuwait as Arabella Beach Hotel Kuwait, Vignette Collection opened on 6th May 2024. Prominently positioned on the Arabian Gulf shoreline, the 195 room property joins IHG’s growing Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio - now the second largest in the world - to mark the GCC region’s second Vignette Collection, following Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort Vignette Collection’s opening in Summer this year.

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Marriott Vacations Worldwide Sees Timeshare Growth – Except in West Maui

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The timeshare company wants to put the Maui wildfires in the rearview mirror. Sluggish demand and a tight labor market in the area impacted by the fires have slowed its post-pandemic momentum.

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AAHOA Engages Arkansas Insurance Commissioner to Tackle Insurance Challenges Facing Hoteliers

Hospitality Net

AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) recently hosted a Hospitality Insurance Forum with leaders in Arkansas to address the industry’s significant insurance challenges plaguing hoteliers. The forum centered on developing creative strategies to alleviate the burden of insurance premiums, facilitating greater access to insurance resources, and fostering an environment of increased accessibility.

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First look: inside the $230m dual-branded Novotel and Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport

Hotel Management

Melbourne Airport is set to welcome its first new-build internationally branded hotel in over 20 years with the official opening of the dual-branded Novotel and Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport on July 1. The AU$230 million project, located within walking distance of Terminal 4, is Victoria’s largest and most significant hotel development this year.

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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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How new Mews funding will shape hospitality’s future

Hospitality Net

As the hospitality industry undergoes a significant period of transformation, we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve raised an additional $110m of funding, led by existing investor Kinnevik, alongside Revaia, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Notion Capital, and new investor LGVP.

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OTO Development Promotes Dennis Mitchell to VP of Development & Construction

Lodging

SPARTANBURG, South Carolina—Dennis Mitchell has been promoted to vice president of development and construction for OTO Development. He is a 17-year company veteran who has led multiple development and renovation projects. OTO Development, part of The Johnson Group, is a private hospitality company that develops, owns, and operates upscale select-service hotels throughout the continental United States.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts launches the first voco hotel in India with voco™ Jim Corbett

Hospitality Net

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies with more than 6,300 hotels worldwide across 19 brands, announces the opening of voco Jim Corbett - India’s first voco hotel. This also marks the introduction of the 7th brand from IHG’s global portfolio to the Indian market.

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TMGOC Shares ‘Topping Out’ of Moxy Charlotte Uptown

Lodging

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, and BOCA RATON, Florida—TMGOC Ventures announced the “topping out” of the upcoming Moxy Charlotte Uptown. The moment is a milestone for the new Marriott-branded property aimed at Millennials and business travelers. Construction will be completed later this year with a grand opening scheduled for Q1 2025. The 208-key, 13-story hotel is located in uptown near the Spectrum Center and Epicentre.

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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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Dusit expands its presence in the Maldives

Hospitality Net

dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives is slated to open in 4Q 2024 on a private island just five minutes by speedboat from Malé International Airport.

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Accor to Open First U.S. Handwritten Collection Property in San Francisco

Lodging

SAN FRANCISCO, California—San Francisco will become the first destination in the United States for one of Accor’s newest brands, Handwritten Collection. Owned and operated by San Francisco-based Frame Ventures, Hotel Stratford is a European-style boutique property set against the backdrop of Union Square on the Powell Street cable car line. The property becomes Accor’s third hotel in San Francisco, joining the Fairmont properties atop Nob Hill and at Ghirardelli Square.

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Blink Design Group Rediscovers The Refinement and Elegance of ‘Miyabi’ at Six Senses Kyoto

Hospitality Net

For the first Six Senses hotel in Japan, BLINK Design Group was tasked with conceptualising the ultimate oasis in downtown Kyoto, honouring the courtly elegance and refined charm that marked the city’s birth as a new capital, reimagined through the lens of contemporary style. The challenge was to bring the brand’s signature blend of luxury and heartfelt hospitality to the cultural heart of Kyoto.

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‘A waterfall starts with a trickle’: Marriott’s trio of Adelaide hotels just the beginning

Hotel Management

Walking through the site of the first Marriott hotel in Adelaide was one of those ‘full circle’ moments for Rajeev Menon, Marriott International’s President of Asia Pacific excluding Greater China (APEC), who, in the early days of his hospitality career, had worked in a buzzing hotel on the outskirts of the city. “I have always had a special spot for Adelaide, to be honest, because I worked here some 28 years ago,” Menon told HM in an exclusive interview at the soon-to-be-completed Adelaide Marr

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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.