Skift Blog
JUNE 17, 2024
Skift Take: For years, China has been the gift that kept on giving to global tourism, sending millions of its citizens to explore, shop and snap selfies worldwide. Now, it's telling global travelers, "Your turn!" And if visa hassles are a deal-breaker, the country knows that removing them can only sweeten the deal.
Hotel Management
JUNE 17, 2024
The New South Wales government has vowed to increase support for tourism, nightlife and major events in the state budget, announced on Tuesday, marking a positive outcome for the hotel sector, according to Accommodation Australia NSW General Manager, Stacey McBride. Destination NSW will receive AU$324.5 million in funding to support the development of a ‘Foundation Events’ category, recognising the role that key events play, while the new Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality a
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Skift Blog
JUNE 17, 2024
Skift Take: New York City has only approved a couple of thousand host registrations, and all for reservations where the host is present during the stay. That's great news for neighborhoods sick of house parties and illegal hotels, and dour news for tourists and short-term rental platforms.
Lodging
JUNE 17, 2024
Quite naturally, the Days Inn by Wyndham brand has gone through lots of changes throughout the course of its more than 50 years, but parent company Wyndham believes its latest updates represent the “dawning” of a new era for the venerable brand. The economy brand—which includes over 1,500 properties globally—recently unveiled that it has revised the rollout of its Dawn rooms package to its U.S. franchisees.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive
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Skift Blog
JUNE 17, 2024
Skift Take: Most of the startups that raised money last week were focused on helping hotels and short-term rentals book more guests and smooth out operations.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 17, 2024
A few months ago CBRE Hotels conducted a survey of executives whose primary responsibility is investing in U.S. hotels. Survey participants were asked to describe their U.S. hotel investment preferences for 2024 by geography, chain-scale, and type of hotel. In addition, they were asked about the factors that influenced their priorities.
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Hospitality Net
JUNE 17, 2024
The eagerly awaited Chicken Ranch Casino Resort is now accepting online reservations. Guests can begin enjoying the resort’s offerings with an opening on Monday, July 15. This brand-new destination features 175 luxurious guest rooms, 22 well-appointed suites, a variety of restaurants and bars, and an impressive gaming floor.
Skift Blog
JUNE 17, 2024
Skift Take: The move could be a blow to carriers like JSX, whose appeal is in part offering customers a private jet-like experience.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 17, 2024
Driftwood Capital, a vertically integrated commercial real estate firm providing accredited investors opportunities to invest in hospitality assets, announces the grand opening of the Element by Westin Melbourne Oceanfront ("Hotel"), a 130-key hotel in Melbourne, Florida. Part of a $1 billion pipeline of properties Driftwood Capital is developing throughout 2024, the Hotel is the firm’s fourth investment in Florida’s Space Coast, capitalizing on one of the state’s fastest-growing areas.
Skift Blog
JUNE 17, 2024
Skift Take: Swapping its beaches, party, and nightlife image for a digital nomad haven, Goa's got plans beyond just sand and surf — think laptops and lattes.
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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
Hospitality Net
JUNE 17, 2024
IDeaS, a SAS company and leading provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, today announced that it has reached the milestone of nearly 2,000 properties live on the Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform (OHIP). This integration seamlessly connects RMS solutions, including IDeaS G3 RMS, with Oracle’s OPERA Cloud platform, accessible through both OHIP and the Oracle Cloud Marketplace – a centralized hub for enterprise applications.
Skift Blog
JUNE 17, 2024
Skift Take: TravelPerk has joined a group of business travel companies making acquisitions this year, and industry decision makers say there are more to come.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 17, 2024
Members and constituents of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) converged last week in Washington D.C. for the GBTA U.S. Legislative Summit 2024 where over 100 participants met one-on-one with U.S. Senators, Representatives and their staff to share data-informed insights and advocate for policies that support a sustainable future for business travel.
Skift Blog
JUNE 17, 2024
Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Legit Airbnb’s in New York, a charter jet loophole, and China’s expanded visa waiver scheme.
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
JUNE 17, 2024
Managing hotel revenue is key to business success and profitability. However, cognitive biases can lead to less-than-ideal decisions. Understanding these biases and their effects on revenue strategies is crucial for hotel managers who want to maximize their revenue. This article looks at the different cognitive biases that can affect revenue managers and offers tips on how to reduce their impact.
Skift Blog
JUNE 17, 2024
Skift Take: The Indian aviation sector is adding more airports across the country, and airlines are investing in upgrading and expanding their fleets. A consistent growth in domestic air passenger traffic is crucial to their return on investments, especially as international airlines are eyeing this growing consumer base.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 17, 2024
RIU Hotels & Resorts recently completed the refurbishment of the historic Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin. This majestic 4-star hotel offers the best of the Irish capital’s tradition and history and now boasts a total of 404 fully refurbished rooms with modern, contemporary amenities.
Lodging
JUNE 17, 2024
MELBOURNE, Florida—Driftwood Capital announced the grand opening of the Element by Westin Melbourne Oceanfront hotel, a 130-key hotel in Melbourne, Florida. Part of a $1 billion pipeline of properties Driftwood Capital is developing throughout 2024, the hotel is the firm’s fourth investment in Florida’s Space Coast. “As we continue our disciplined approach on hotel developments nationwide, the Element by Westin Melbourne Oceanfront will serve to complement our existing portfolio of investments,
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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.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 17, 2024
Join Yaron Lipshitz, CEO of Prismm, Inc., and his team as they showcase the future of event management at HITEC Charlotte. Prismm, a leader in spatial design technology, is transforming how the hospitality industry connects, collaborates, and transacts in virtual environments. Visitors of HITEC will get a first look at their AI-powered 3D solutions, designed to revolutionize event planning by focusing on immersive experiences rather than just spaces.
Lodging
JUNE 17, 2024
SAN DIEGO, California—Solonis released its annual State of the Industry Report for 2024. The data paints a conflicting picture of travel for 2024. Ongoing inflation and rising consumer prices continue to increase expenses across the board, not just for travel. This has had an impact on guests’ desire to travel. Solonis set out to better understand how these factors will impact the future of travel, conducting independent research and surveying travelers about their outlook on […] The post
Hospitality Net
JUNE 17, 2024
Stayntouch, a global leader in cloud hotel property management software and guest-centric technology, proudly announces the appointment of Bill Fanning as its new chief revenue officer. With more than 25 years of enterprise software sales experience, Mr. Fanning will lead Stayntouch’s revenue growth through a customer-centric approach and strategic expansion initiatives.
Lodging
JUNE 17, 2024
FAIRFAX, Virginia—The Homewood Suites Washington D.C. Downtown debuted a newly renovated lobby, public spaces, and guest suites. A soft shade of blue carried throughout the hotel’s decor creates a sense of calm. The reimagined lobby features new furnishings including the creation of a nook as well as additional seating for dining and computer work. Guests can use the refreshed look in each of the 175 guest suites with designer wall coverings, new artwork, and bathroom […] The post The Home
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
JUNE 17, 2024
Hospitality has traditionally been a reactive service model. Guests shop for hotel stays, peruse reviews, secure a booking, attend their stay and depart with a review in mind. However, travelers have often been known to leave reviews mid-stay as issues or surprises challenge and delight them. Operators who fail to account for these guests are open to allowing negative reviews to color their property’s reputation, even if these sentiments can be addressed before guests leave.
Lodging
JUNE 17, 2024
IRVINE, California—With a focus on reducing carbon emissions, KSL Resorts has partnered with Evertreen—a pioneering platform facilitating online tree planting and tracking—to plant more than 1,300 trees in Kenya, helping to restore the area’s ecosystem while generating jobs for local youth. According to Ian Pullan, SVP of asset management, by planting trees, KSL and Evertreen are joining forces to contribute to environmental sustainability while supporting the local economy.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 17, 2024
Meyer Jabara Hotels (MJH) is invested in technology – so much so that the company is taking on the role of technology support, help desk, and implementation for its portfolio of 32 hotels plus any other properties needing IT assistance on a project basis. With the goal of enabling guests and staff to communicate at the speed of business or faster, the hotel owner and third-party manager will design, procure, install, certify, and monitor each property’s network infrastructure.
Are Morch
JUNE 17, 2024
This article is part of the Hotel Digital Transformer newsletter on LinkedIn. Subscribe to my LinkedIn newsletter where I’ll share tips, ideas, and strategies to help your hotel open its digital gateway. __ In the hospitality industry, digital transformation, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are ushering in a transformative era, significantly impacting how hotels operate and enhance guest experiences. […] The post Thriving in the Era of AI: A Remarkable Innovative Roadmap for Hotels appear
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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 Net
JUNE 17, 2024
Nikki Beach Hospitality Group, the global luxury lifestyle hospitality company, is thrilled to announce the launch of a new pop-up beach club in Baku, Azerbaijan scheduled to open in early July 2024. The pop-up will be located along the coast of the Caspian Sea, where the brand’s permanent resort and beach club will open in 2025 as a part of the expansive Sea Breeze seaside resort and a residential complex owned by Emin Agalarov.
Social Tables
JUNE 17, 2024
What makes a conference venue “unique?” Unique conference venues are not your traditional meeting spaces; they stand out. While some venues are truly one-of-kind and truly offbeat, others have one or two unique characteristics that set them apart, such as: Venue type Some of the most exceptional event venues in the world don’t look like traditional conference centers from the outside.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 17, 2024
Organizational structures and job titles grow and evolve the same as every other facet of running a business and adapting to the times. Two decades ago, we may have written about the dawn of online room sales and how hotels would be wise to carve out a ‘social media manager’ role which was quite novel at the time. Today it’s all but anathema to not have a team member solely devoted to this area or specific responsibilities assigned to the marketing director, depending on the size of the company.
eHotelier
JUNE 17, 2024
Your luxury hotel marketing strategy must tell a story that shows your customers what sets you apart and makes the experiences you offer unique. Importantly, you must actively target a distinct group of customers and ensure your messages appear in all the right places.
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