Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Skift Take: The newest generation of AI technology is unshackling the hospitality industry from traditional search and booking. Anna Jaffe, CEO at Mobi.ai, unpacks her predictions for search's future and how hotels can better understand travelers’ needs through natural language interfaces and innovative search capabilities.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
In many sectors, the digital transformation has sparked concerns about market concentration, favoring larger players over smaller businesses. Yet, the European hotel industry defies this trend, as evidenced by the latest findings from Hotrec, the umbrella association of hotels and hospitality providers.
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Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Skift Take: The highly anticipated Skift Global Forum is back in New York City this week, kicking off on Tuesday evening.
Lodging
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
NEWTON, Massachusetts—Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced the execution of a deal to open five Sonesta ES Suites hotels in the Dominican Republic. The first property, Sonesta ES Suites ELEMENTS Jarabacoa, is scheduled to open in the first trimester of 2026 with the remaining four hotels to be completed within seven years. Sonesta ES Suites ELEMENTS Jarabacoa, an upscale, extended-stay hotel, will be located in the La Vega province.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive
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Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Skift Take: Hotels have become too servile, letting badly behaved guests ruin carefully crafted experiences. They need to take notes from the Hôtel du Cap, where standards and behavior are gently enforced for the benefit of all.
Lodging
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
According to AAA booking data, the two travel categories seeing increased demand compared to last year are flights and cruises. Domestic flight bookings are up 1 percent and international flight bookings are up 3 percent. Travelers are paying about the same as they did last fall. The average domestic roundtrip ticket is $660, and the average international roundtrip ticket is $1,315.
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Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Come springtime, Mexico City (CDMX) is set ablaze in enchanting swathes of lavender and mauve as the Jacaranda trees enter bloom, littering the parks and grand avenues with flowers and pleasant aromas to contrast the sprawling metropolis all around. Not yet drowning in heat and with cool evenings, April is the perfect time of year to visit the city which itself is entering a hospitality renaissance with tourists discovering this cultural and gastronomic capital while corporate travelers continue
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Skift Take: Thayer, the best-known VC firm that invests in travel startups, is essentially merging with a newer fund called Derive. The deal is being pitched as a way to "drive innovation in travel tech," which is VC-speak for "we want to make money off the next big thing in travel apps.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Percipia, a leading provider of hospitality phone systems and enhanced guest room technology for hotels, resorts, casinos, and conference centers, announces the release of VIVA+, an all-in-one hospitality solution built on Alexa Smart Properties (ASP) for Hospitality that is available now to all new and current Percipia clients.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Skift Take: As travel rebounds, it's time to reassess what consumers, businesses, and governments need to keep the industry growing sustainably. The ecosystem’s health depends on partnerships that extend across the value chain.
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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
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
The Ritz-Carlton today announced the opening of The Ritz-Carlton Rabat, Dar Es Salam, debuting a palatial oasis of contemporary majesty in Morocco. Nestled within 440 hectares of forest and lush gardens, just steps away from the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam, this opulent palace promises an unparalleled experience in the heart of Morocco’s capital.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Skift Take: Younger generations form the biggest traveler base in India, and are key to the country's growth as a source market. Millennials' willingness to spend more on travel is a positive sign for their tourism economies of their destinations.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Around six months after the ceremonial reopening of the Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Dresden (Germany) on 15 February 2024, the renovation work is now complete. The legacy of Augustus the Strong and Countess Cosel shines through and through in sublime splendour in its 180 rooms and 31 suites. As soon as you enter the hotel, you will notice the sophisticated lighting concept in the lobby, with an installation modelled on the course of the River Elbe.
Lodging
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina—Moxy Asheville officially opened, celebrating with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and remarks from project partners and local dignitaries. Located on Biltmore Avenue, Moxy Asheville is six stories tall with 115 guestrooms. Guests are greeted with a cocktail, mocktail, or coffee along with their room key upon check-in at Bar Moxy.
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 16, 2024
In the United Arab Emirates, a warm welcome means a contagious smile and a generous spirit. The new Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort, the brand’s sixth hotel in the Emirates, invites visitors to experience the rich cultural heritage in this northern emirate. Only 55-minutes from the Dubai International Airport, set in the historic and glowing glamorous destination of Ras Al Khaimah, the Resort is nestled between the seaside and the majestic Hajar mountains.
Lodging
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, announced plans for a new boutique luxury hotel in New York City. Marking the brand’s third hotel in the market, Kimpton Rockefeller Center will serve as a gateway to New York. Developed in partnership with Extell Development Company, the hotel is set to open in late 2025.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Located in the Disney Springs® Resort Area in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Renaissance Orlando Resort and Spa is now open for accommodations, meetings and events, spa, and dining experiences. Renaissance Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, is known for connecting travelers to the spirit of the neighborhood through unexpected discoveries.
eHotelier
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
If your booking process feels slow, unclear, or unresponsive, you might be ghosting your guests without even realizing it.
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 16, 2024
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the execution of a deal to open five Sonesta ES Suites hotels in the Dominican Republic. The first property, Sonesta ES Suites ELEMENTS Jarabacoa, is scheduled to open in the first trimester of 2026 with the remaining four hotels to be completed within seven years.
Hotel Business
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Peachtree Group has received its I-956F approval from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the government agency that oversees the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program , for the firm’s currently under-construction TownePlace Suites Palmdale in Palmdale, CA. The I-956F approval marks a crucial step in Peachtree’s ongoing efforts to facilitate investment opportunities through the EB-5 program, which is designed to promote economic growth and job creation in the U.S.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Hotel revenues in Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki, and Copenhagen continue to show significant growth in 2024, though at a more moderate pace compared to last year. This slowdown was expected following the unprecedented post-pandemic surge in 2023, where hotel revenues increased by up to 36% annually. Despite concerns about a potential rebound effect, these cities have maintained a positive trend in the first half of this year.
Hotel Designs
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Hotel Designs Staycity Group opens the doors to its latest Wilde Staycity Group opens the doors to its latest Wilde Wilde, Dublin-based Staycity Group’s premium brand, has opened Wilde London Liverpool Street the first property to feature its redesigned logo and branding and with a fresh look to its ground floor interiors… The 106-apartment Wilde London Liverpool Street , in London’s former historic Petticoat Lane, features a structured ground floor with lobby, bar and communal space where
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 16, 2024
mk | hotels, part of the Lindner family in Germany, operates 13 unique properties, each reflecting the vibrant spirit of its surrounding city.
Hotel Business
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Hilton and JM Hospitality Inc. have opened Spark by Hilton Toronto Markham, marking the brand’s entry into the Canadian market. Located about 17 miles north of Toronto, the property joins eight other Spark hotels in various stages of development across Canada. Spark opened its first hotel in Mystic, CT, in September 2023 , just nine months after the brand was first announced.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
In a groundbreaking collaboration, Novotel Hotels and ALL, Accor’s booking platform and loyalty programme are proud to announce the opening of. "La Suite Novotel by ALL.com" - an exclusive permanent hotel room within the legendary Parc des Princes stadium, home of the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) football club, one of the biggest in the world.
Hotel Designs
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Hotel Designs Product watch: Schlüter-LIPROTEC shines a light on interior design Product watch: Schlüter-LIPROTEC shines a light on interior design Schlüter-Systems has strengthened its portfolio of lighting systems for the UK domestic market through the availability of advanced control and luminaire technology which enhances performance whilst also offering almost unlimited creative choice… Encompassing the latest LED technology, Schlüter-LIPROTEC creates restful lighting for relaxing sp
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 16, 2024
Expedia Group is meeting travelers where they are: on social media. Today, Expedia announced 100+ new Travel Shops curated by social media creators, tastemakers and brands. Travel Shops are first-of-its-kind shoppable storefronts for creators to share and save their travel recommendations on the Expedia app. The headliner shops launching today are part of an exclusive, invite-only wave of Travel Shops ahead of its wider all-access launch next year.
Hotel Marketer
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Imagine seeing a moving, speaking version of your digital self exploring distant galaxies, dancing on a tropical beach, or delivering Continue Reading
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Extended Stay America, the leading mid-priced extended-stay hotel company, is proud to announce the launch of its STAY Counted program, designed to make voter registration more accessible and encourage participation in the upcoming presidential election. First introduced in 2020, STAY Counted has been refreshed for the November 2024 election to continue to empower communities to exercise their right to vote.
eHotelier
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
As technology evolves, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a valuable tool across industries, especially in hospitality. However, with this rapid advancement, misconceptions about AI's role in replacing human workers have also surfaced.
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