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Minor Hotels CEO Has Ambitious Plans to Fill Portfolio Gaps

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Minor, with 540 hotels, aims to solidify its position as a major player. Expect it to expand its portfolio by 200 hotels by 2026, possibly through some M&A.

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U.S. hotel commentary - April 2024

Hospitality Net

U.S. RevPAR rose 2% year over year (YoY) after declining in March (-2%). That loss then gain pattern can be partly attributed to the Easter calendar shift, which is why it is helpful to look at the two months together. Combining both March and April, RevPAR was flat (-0.1%), which represents a downward shift from January and February with RevPAR up more than 1%.

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Hospitality in the time of COVID-19

eHotelier

Hospitality employees’ stress levels during the COVID-19 pandemic and their later career trajectories may depend on both their experiences in the workplace and personal traits. New research explores how workplace experiences during the pandemic affected these employees’ subsequent career choices.

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The House passes HR 6543 and enters the ring to regulate Junk Fees for hotels and short-term lodging

Hospitality Net

On June 11, 2024, the United States House of Representatives passed HR 6543, the so-called “No Hidden FEES Act of 2023” which introduces federal regulations aimed at enhancing transparency and fairness in the advertising of hotel room and short-term lodging prices. A critical component of this Act is its preemption clause, found in Section 4(a), which establishes a national standard prohibiting states from enforcing any laws that conflict with the federal mandate.

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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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Newmor and PPA – the collaboration of two pattern powerhouses

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Newmor and PPA – the collaboration of two pattern powerhouses Newmor and PPA – the collaboration of two pattern powerhouses Newmor, well known for championing British design, has collaborated with Print Pattern Archive on a new collection, which reimagines historical designs, bringing a fresh twist to timeless classics… Together, Newmor and Print Pattern Archive (PPA) , have revitalised heritage patterns.

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Alphabet soup or real impact: How EHL’s evolution is supported by accreditations

Hospitality Net

What first comes to mind when you mention accreditations to faculty, education specialists and university management? A huge amount of work? A necessary evil? Rigor? Regulatory requirement?

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Premium Pullman hotel announced for Hamilton

Hospitality Net

The new 191 premium room facility will arise from an extensive retro-fit and transformation of Hamilton’s tallest building at 42-48 Ward Street - the current Mistry Centre, within the Centre Place shopping mall. Mistry Centre will ultimately comprise of two levels of underground parking, three levels of office and retail and 13 levels of hotel. Work is already underway on the $100m project, with the facility set for its grand opening in 2026.

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IHG strengthens presence in key leisure destinations in India with signing of Holiday Inn Resort Kufri

eHotelier

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Siddhya Hotels & Resorts Pvt Ltd. for the development of Holiday Inn Resort Kufri. Set to open in 2026, the signing aligns with IHG’s expansion strategy in India and build on its commitment to provide diverse and exceptional hospitality experiences across leisure destinations in the country.

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Hoteliers Embrace AI, but Lagging Tech Holds them Back, says Cloudbeds CEO

Hospitality Tech

Cloudbeds interview highlights challenges and opportunities in hospitality's AI adoption.

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Southeast Asia’s most advanced luxury postpartum centre Re’Joy Suites opens in Singapore

eHotelier

Re’Joy Suites (“Re’Joy”), Southeast Asia’s most advanced postpartum centre providing advanced care for mothers immediately after childbirth with a blend of Traditional Chinese Medicine (“TCM”) and modern healthcare in a luxury spa and hotel setting in Singapore, has been unveiled by the Joyre Group (“Joyre” or the “Group”).

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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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Sandbox VR Adds Kitchen, Bar to New Location

Hospitality Tech

The Culver City, California, location is Sandbox VR's 48th VR entertainment location.

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Sara Siyam promoted Director of Marketing at Sun Siyam Resorts

eHotelier

Sun Siyam Resorts is proud to announce the promotion of Sara Siyam from Creative Director to Director of Marketing, effective May 1, 2024. With an impressive tenure at Sun Siyam Resorts since 2017, Sara has demonstrated exceptional leadership and creativity, driving brand development and innovative creative strategies.

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TikTok shares effective strategies for travel marketers

Hospitality Today

What travel topics are trending and getting attention? How can you use these trends to up your digital, marketing and revenue game?

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Türkiye’s Travel & Tourism sector reached record-breaking new heights last year

eHotelier

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has revealed Türkiye’s Travel & Tourism sector broke all records last year, reaching new milestones across four key metrics.

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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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Chinese outbound travel recovery lags due to costs

Hospitality Today

Recovery is fading as rising costs and difficulties in securing visas cement a preference for local and short-haul destinations

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Hospitality Group Sun Siyam Resorts chooses comprehensive technology suite from Sabre Hospitality

eHotelier

Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced a new agreement with esteemed Maldivian owned and founded hospitality group Sun Siyam Resorts. The company, which has over 30 years of experience, owning and managing five affordable luxury private island properties in the Maldives and a boutique beach retreat on the East Coast of Sri Lanka, has selected a comprehensive suite of solutions from Sabre Hospitality’s SynXis, the lead

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Almost every hotel or resort customer reads guest reviews

Hospitality Today

New research from Accor in Europe examines the growing importance of guest reviews and ratings when booking a hotel stay

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UN Tourism partners with UAE on integrated e-platform for Governing Body meetings

eHotelier

UN Tourism will make use of a new electronic voting system for the meetings of its key statutory meetings and other meetings of its Governing Bodies.

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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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HSMAI launches Certified Hotel Sales Leader (CHSL) Certification

Hospitality Today

The program recognizes the expertise of hotel sales managers and focuses on the latest sales and commercial strategies

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Bob Bracy appointed Director of Food & Beverage at InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco

eHotelier

The InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco is pleased to announce that Robert (Bob) Bracy is their new Director of Food and Beverage.

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Travel agents are back

Hospitality Today

Millennials and Gen Zers in particular are fueling a travel boom - but they don't want to plan their own trips

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