Skift Blog
MAY 28, 2024
Skift Take: New York hotels have faced a price crunch after the city lost about 10% of its travel lodging supply between new restrictions on short-term rentals and a program to convert many hotels into shelter for migrants.
Lodging
MAY 28, 2024
The inaugural Extended Stay Hotel Forum, held last Tuesday at the Union League Club in Manhattan, New York City, focused on development, ownership, and operation in the vibrant extended-stay segment, which comprises more than 51 percent of hotels currently being financed. The event included nine sessions covering trends and strategies in areas such as the economy and lifestyle & luxury segments, site selection and investment, branding, new construction and conversion, revenue management and
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Skift Blog
MAY 28, 2024
Skift Take: Google has made several announcements in recent weeks about how its generative AI model is being used to power next-generation travel technologies.
Lodging
MAY 28, 2024
THE VILLAGES, Florida—Hampton Inn & Suites Lady Lake/The Villages has recently completed a multi-million-dollar renovation. Led by Florida Hotel Renovations, the project began in late 2023 and includes new contemporary flooring, furniture, lighting, and décor throughout all guestrooms and communal spaces, including the lobby and dining area. “Hampton Inn & Suites Lady Lake/The Villages takes pride in providing our guests with a memorable travel experience backed by the latest innovations
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
MAY 28, 2024
Skift Take: Indians are being more mindful of the impact of their journeys on the environment – and it is changing the way they live their everyday lives, according to a report from Booking.com. We look at some of the steps the government and industry are taking in response.
Hotel Management
MAY 28, 2024
Distinct collection hotels are on the rise as both travellers and owners seek character over ‘cookie cutter’ approach. Here, Accor Pacific Chief Development Officer, Lindsay Leeser, and Vice President Development, Brett Forer, discuss the importance of growing this arm of the business. A key part of Accor’s growth and development strategy is to expand our strongest categories, which includes collection brands.
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Hotel Management
MAY 28, 2024
Renowned chef and restaurateur Luke Mangan is set to open his first Melbourne restaurant in more than a decade with the launch of a relaxed French bistro and bar in the newly-opened Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders early next month. Located on the corner of Flinders Lane and Spencer Street, Bistrot Bisou will feature modernised French classics – from its dishes to its cocktails.
Skift Blog
MAY 28, 2024
Skift Take: This upgrade is a testament to Oyo's strengthening financial position and the broader positive trends within India's hospitality industry.
Hotel Management
MAY 28, 2024
Novotel Perth Murray Street – Perth’s latest Novotel – has introduced a new day spa at the hotel in partnership with award-winning Keishi Spa. Relocating from its previous home in the Swan Valley to a CBD location, Keishi Spa will take up residence on the hotel’s level 12 recreation floor with four spacious treatment rooms – including couple’s rooms – as well as a deluxe manicure and pedicure lounge.
Skift Blog
MAY 28, 2024
Skift Take: Raja's departure comes as the airline has struggled to gain ground on its two major competitors.
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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
MAY 28, 2024
Mercure, the renowned midscale brand by Accor, is further solidifying its footprint in Thailand with the opening of Mercure Surawong Bangkok, a vibrant addition to the Silom neighbourhood. Set against the backdrop of Surawong’s rich history and Thai culture, the hotel invites travellers to discover the locale and explore a dynamic mix of business, creativity, and culture.
Skift Blog
MAY 28, 2024
Skift Take: While first class airport check-in is nothing new, Air France is preparing to take the concept to the next level.
Hospitality Net
MAY 28, 2024
The BLLA Team sat down with Ben Weinberg, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Trailborn and Castle Peak Holdings to chat about the upcoming Boutique Hotel Investment Conference taking place on June 5 at Florence Gould Hall in NYC.
Skift Blog
MAY 28, 2024
Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Google's AI travel tools, New York City's room crunch, and an Olympics-aimed airport lounge.
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
MAY 28, 2024
Hotel Internet Services (HIS), a full-service provider of internet services and solutions for the hospitality industry, has announced the successful deployment of a high-performance guest WiFi network at Kasa Sunset Los Angeles. A 52-unit aparthotel situated within the heart of Hollywood, Kasa Sunset Los Angeles by partnering with HIS can now live up to its goal of addressing modern guest technology needs for reliable online connectivity.
Lodging
MAY 28, 2024
STOCKHOLM and WASHINGTON, D.C.—InnSpire announced a strategic partnership with Optii Solutions to increase hotel staff productivity and minimize costs. Optii leverages machine learning and predictive intelligence to automate and enhance hotel housekeeping, maintenance, service delivery, and operations management. InnSpire’s new integration with Optii has been implemented at The Don CeSar, a resort in St.
Hospitality Net
MAY 28, 2024
Meliá Hotels International proudly announces the grand opening of its latest five-star hotel in Lloret de Mar, seamlessly joining the portfolio of its globally renowned brand, Meliá Hotels & Resorts. This highly anticipated debut not only signifies the company’s continued expansion into premium and luxury segments but also brings its renowned exceptional service and quintessential Spanish hospitality to one of Costa Brava’s most sought-after vacation spots.
Lodging
MAY 28, 2024
IHG Hotels & Resorts announced three signings across its global luxury and lifestyle portfolio in Turks & Caicos for InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, and Hotel Indigo. Developed in partnership with owner Molo Hotel Group and United Kingdom-based management group Lighthouse Hotel Management, both Slominski family-owned companies, the resorts will mark IHG’s debut on the celebrated Caribbean island and are all poised to open by 2027.
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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
MAY 28, 2024
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, announced the launch of a center in association with REACHA, a leading non-profit organization, Tata STRIVE and the Indian Army in Boniyar, Baramulla (Aspirational District of Jammu & Kashmir). Under this partnership, the comprehensive program aims to empower the youth and address the growing demand for a skilled workforce in region.
Lodging
MAY 28, 2024
The most important step a company can take on its journey toward sustainability is the first one. Setting sustainability as a goal is a great place to start and makes sense for hotels, as a growing number of guests are seeking sustainable accommodations and becoming more environmentally friendly can save hoteliers money. Hotels face several key questions when deciding how to implement sustainability goals.
Hospitality Net
MAY 28, 2024
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the unveiling of its new Taj website. Designed with the signature ‘Taj’ touch, the all-new www.tajhotels.com introduces a digital experience that resonates with the brand’s vision and enhances the guests’ booking journey.
Hotel Management
MAY 28, 2024
Ovolo Hotels is offering guests complimentary access to an electric vehicle during their stay at its flagship hotel, Ovolo Woolloomooloo, for a limited time, under a new partnership with Peugeot Australia. The Peugeot 408 plug-in hybrid car will offer guests a sustainable solution for exploring the city marks the synergy between the two brands which share a commitment to providing premium amenities and an elevated experience.
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
MAY 28, 2024
For some hoteliers, a Revenue Management System (RMS) seems like the ticket to higher occupancy and room rates. Get the software, input some data and away you go. Or something like that. Designed to automate repetitive tasks, an RMS does save time and is more efficient and accurate than a person. However, it’s not an either/or scenario, as you’ll see below.
Hotel Management
MAY 28, 2024
Pier One Sydney Harbour is inviting guests to sleep under the stars or try their hand at some pottery this winter in two unique Glass Room experiences. The popular glass rooms return – this time created in collaboration with social media sensation ‘Pottery Boy’, Guy Vadas – from Thursday May 23rd – Sunday September 29th, 2024. An extension of the luxurious Balcony Suites, set against the backdrop of Sydney Harbour, the pop-up Glass Rooms feature a neutral, warm interior and Vadas’ bespoke
Hospitality Net
MAY 28, 2024
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is delighted to announce the development of an exceptional luxury property in the centre of Rome, scheduled to open in 2026. This urban oasis will bring the Group’s Italian portfolio to five; complementing its existing properties in Milan and Lake Como, as well as the recent announcements of Cortina and Porto Cervo. Partner in the project is Merope Asset Management a prime Italian Real Estate investment and development company.
Hotel Business
MAY 28, 2024
Peachtree Group has received its I-956F approval from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the government agency that oversees the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program , for the development of a Home2 Suites by Hilton in Boone, NC. USCIS adjudicated the I-956F petition for the hotel development in just five months. “It is a testament to the due diligence of the Peachtree team that it was able to get the project approved so quickly, especially when the published proces
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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
MAY 28, 2024
Ireckonu, a leading innovative Hospitality Middleware and Customer Data Platform (CDP) for hotel chains, today unveiled Connected Venues, a groundbreaking CDP enhancement that seamlessly connects on and off-premise data sources in one central system, empowering hotel operators and hospitality marketers with the most accurate and up-to-date guest profiles.
Hotel Business
MAY 28, 2024
TEKMAK Development Company , a full-service hospitality development company, has promoted Glenn Decker to president. In his new role, the former VP, operations will be responsible for the growth and direction of the company as it seeks to expand its hospitality portfolio. Thomas Kirkland will remain as CEO. “I welcome the opportunity to continue maximizing the potential in our existing hotels, improving the way we execute our projects currently under development and identifying markets where new
Hospitality Net
MAY 28, 2024
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Urbnlanes Development to bring two new Crowne Plaza hotels to Egypt. The dual signings will see the introduction of Crowne Plaza Cairo New Administrative Capital and the Crowne Plaza New Cairo Yellow.
Hotel Designs
MAY 28, 2024
Hotel Designs Water-resistant flooring ideas for practical, stylish bathrooms Water-resistant flooring ideas for practical, stylish bathrooms Hyperion Tiles offers hoteliers and spa owners the ideal solution, ensuring a super-dry finish, with water-resistant flooring… Spring is notorious for all its April showers, so family-run, independent online tiles specialist Hyperion Tiles looks at ways in which hoteliers and spa owners can keep the floors dry with water-resistant flooring.
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