Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Skift Take: A growing wave of environmental pressures is pushing the travel industry toward rapid transformation. Deloitte's latest report offers insights into how companies can adapt or risk extinction in an increasingly eco-conscious market.
Lodging
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
TYSONS, Virginia—Cvent announced that it has acquired Splash, an event marketing technology company. Splash’s platform allows marketers to create on-brand, measurable, and repeatable event programs that drive pipeline and sales. Over 500 organizations, including more than 60 Fortune 1000 companies, use Splash for their event marketing needs. Together, the companies plan to continue investing in their products and serving their customers to accelerate event success.
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Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Skift Take: Once snobbishly consigned to the ‘bucket and spade brigade,’ package holidays are one of the fastest-growing products in UK travel. This lucrative opportunity to diversify revenue has not gone unnoticed by British Airways or easyJet, with both airlines rapidly expanding their highly profitable holiday divisions.
Anthony Cole Training
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
An effective sales proposal is less about what the proposal includes and more about what the end result is supposed to achieve. In fact, many sales proposals are delivered much too soon and inappropriately, often generated because the prospect asked to "see what you can do." If a salesperson follows a stage-based sales process, they know that a proposal only follows when the prospect has hit certain milestones in the discovery process, and they will be ready to give an answer, whether yes or no,
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
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Skift Take: A tourist attraction has cut ties with Visit Florida over its LGTBQ Travel removal. It's only one but more could follow, putting pressure on the organization to change course.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
As summer comes to an end, 70% of parents admit to feeling exhausted after the summer holidays. To help people rest and recharge, solo, IHG Hotels & Resorts is launching a new NOMO (Night On My Own) package. No kids, no partner, no pets, no housemates, just some time to unwind and be taken care of at a hotel - a discounted stay, 20% off food and drink (including room service), extra late check-out until 2pm plus other perks at IHG Hotels & Resorts properties across the UK & Ireland.
Hotel Sales Focus brings together the best content for hotel sales and marketing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Joel Morales, CMO at Castlerock Asset Management, joins Karen Stephens, Revinate CMO, to offer a proactive approach to budget season – starting before August. Joel highlights the benefits of initiating budget planning as early as May or June, and how he’s seen sales and marketing departments align and collaborate with greater speed and efficiency.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Skift Take: Spending on tours and activities may hit $300 billion by 2025. Expect to see more consolidation pressures, growth in demographic targeting, adoption of AI, and attempts to react to climate change.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
UN Tourism brought its expertise to the Bled Strategic Forum, highlighting the essential role of investments and innovation as drivers of a better future, while also engaging in an official visit to the Ministry of Economy, Tourism and Sport to strengthen collaboration.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Skift Take: This month brings the return of the Skift Global Forum, where travel executives will offer no shortage of opinions about the state of the industry. What topics will they discuss?
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Radisson Hotel Group reveals the rebranding of prizeotel, the successful affordable high design brand, to Prize by Radisson and announces two new Prize by Radisson hotel signings, accelerating its expansion across key destinations in Germany together with its market entry in Poland.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Skift Take: Expedia, eTraveli Group, lastminute.com, Kiwi, loveholidays.com and Omio have authorized access to Ryanair flights. eDreams Odigeo is missing in action — and it hurts.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
INNSiDE Madrid Valdebebas, the new venture of Meliá Hotels International together with Saint Croix Holding Immobilier, Socimi of the Pryconsa Group, as owners of the property, opens its doors today to offer a new experience to those visitors to Madrid looking for a quiet and relaxed accommodation option, away from the frenetic pace of the city centre.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Skift Take: Think travel to Japan is a breeze? Time to bid sayonara to that idea! Your Japan trip just got an upgrade in red tape.
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.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
The year 2024 has flown by, and we’re past the halfway mark. But we’ve already witnessed numerous stunning and high-performing hotel email campaigns in APAC. For good reason, since 75.4% of consumers still prefer email as their main communication channel, maintaining its top position for many years.
Lodging
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
FLORENCE, South Carolina—Raines has added Hotel Theo, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton property, to its management portfolio. Formerly known as Hotel Magnolia, Hotel Theo is now part of Woven by Raines, the lifestyle division of Raines. The property is owned by TCOR Hotel Partners and TriGate Capital. Located between the French Quarter and the Warehouse District, Hotel Theo is a spot for travelers looking to explore the culture of The Big Easy and enjoy attractions. […] The post Raines Adds
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Embrace a dynamic blend of tech and culture, in Stockholm’s most diverse district, where innovations in music, design, fashion and technology are born.
Lodging
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
ATLANTA, Georgia—Hotel Equities (HE) and 34th Floor Hospitality teamed up to change the culinary journey for guests across HE’s portfolio with immediate integrations at new-build properties in the Caribbean and Latin America. 34th Floor Hospitality’s team brings creativity, market knowledge, and owner-centric operations to the partnership.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
The property is conveniently located 1km from the airport and close to the city’s business district.
Lodging
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
CELEBRATION, Florida, and CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee—Vision Hospitality Group offered details about the multimillion-dollar renovation underway at the company’s waterfront hotel in Celebration, Florida. Currently known as the Celebration Hotel, and formerly Bohemian Hotel Celebration, the 115-key property is near Orlando. Chattanooga, Tennessee-based Vision Hospitality Group leads the hotel’s development and serves as operator.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
The hospitality industry thrives on delivering exceptional customer experiences, and hotel employee training plays a pivotal role in achieving this goal. Well-trained staff not only provide better service but also contribute to increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Lodging
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
WASHINGTON —The U.S. hotel industry reported positive comparisons year over year, according to CoStar’s latest data through Aug. 31, 2024. U.S. Hotel PerformanceAugust 25-31, 2024 Percentage change from comparable week in 2023:Occupancy: 63.9 percent (up 1.9 percent)ADR: $153.67 (up 1.6 percent)RevPAR: $98.18 (up 3.6 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, Tampa saw the highest year-over-year occupancy lift (up 15.2 percent to 61.7 percent).
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
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
As governments, law enforcement agencies and other organizations around the world work to combat human trafficking and exploitation, Airbnb remains committed to using our global reach to support efforts to tackle these issues. While reported incidents on Airbnb are rare, we want to continue playing our part in this important fight – including through our long-standing partnership with Polaris.
Hotel Business
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Bridge , a digital platform that connects middle-market developers with a network of debt capital providers, has launched its ground-up construction lending program, an in-house lending program designed to support construction and rehab projects for franchised hotels. The program will cater to experienced sponsors in primary and secondary markets, offering loan amounts of up to $50 million.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Novotel, a leading global brand within the Accor portfolio, proudly announces the opening of Novotel Nara. Situated along the Saho River, known for its stunning cherry blossom trees, the hotel is strategically located an eight-minute walk from Shin-Omiya Station and a five-minute cab ride from Nara Station, offering a tranquil base for exploring Nara’s rich cultural heritage.
Hotel Business
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Extended Stay America has opened the Extended Stay America Suites Buffalo in Buffalo, NY. The two-story, 100-room property features free WiFi, a free grab-and-go breakfast and an on-site guest laundry room. All suites include fully equipped kitchens with full-size refrigerators, microwaves, stovetops, cookware, utensils, dishes and a dedicated workspace.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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 Net
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
NEWH, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural Structures of Hospitality Excellence (SOHE) Award. Continuing NEWH, Inc.’s commitment to recognizing excellence in the hospitality industry, the award will honor construction companies for their exceptional methods, processes, and team management. Nominations for the program are due November 22, 2024, and the awards ceremony will take place during the ALIS DESIGN+ Event at the JW Marriott in Los Angeles in January 31, 2025.
Hotel Designs
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Hotel Designs Hilton Plans expansion in Caribbean and Latin America with dual brand signing Hilton Plans expansion in Caribbean and Latin America with dual brand signing Hilton Georgetown and DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Georgetown mark Hilton’s debut in Guyana… Hilton has announced the signing of the dual brand Hilton Georgetown and DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Georgetown, as the company’s first hotels in Guyana.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
M/s Sankalp Recreation Private Limited, a leading hospitality and restaurants company based out of Ahmedabad, today announced the opening of Ramada by Wyndham Ahmedabad Narendra Modi Stadium Motera in partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts which is the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,200 hotels over more than 95 countries.
Hospitality Tech
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
With business travel on the rise, hotels that offer direct billing, flexible payment options, and automated back-office processes can enhance guest experiences and drive long-term growth.
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