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Venice’s Tourism Chief Eyes Higher Entry Fee on Day-Trippers

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Venetians may hike their new entry fee to €10 and expand how often it applies. The goal is to draw a bigger share of travelers who are respectful and want to explore Venice beyond the beaten path.

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Shaping the Future: Top Tech Trends from Mews Unfold 2024

Hospitality Net

Following our coverage of the Mews Unfold 2024 event in Amsterdam, where we highlighted the Unfold Awards and interviewed the winners, we have more insights to share.

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Contiki’s Gen Z Playbook for Tours: Small Groups and Fresh Destinations

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Contiki's CEO, Adam Armstrong, is working to boost the company's technological offerings as the company spreads further into Africa, Latin America, and Asia.

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Major growth: Hilton to double lifestyle portfolio to 700 hotels in next four years

Hotel Management

Hilton is expecting to double the company’s lifestyle portfolio to 700 properties within the next four years in a major expansion of the company’s fast-growing category. The recent addition of Graduate Hotels and NoMad to Hilton’s portfolio, coupled with increasing guest and owner demand, has positioned the company to further accelerate lifestyle category growth, according to Hilton Chief Financial Officer and President of Global Development, Kevin Jacobs.

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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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Skift Aviation Forum Returns This November

Skift Blog

Skift Take: We're thrilled to announce the latest edition of Skift Aviation Forum on November 12 in Dallas, Texas, where key aeronautic stakeholders will gather to explore groundbreaking ideas, share insights, and look toward the future of this dynamic sector.

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Introducing Ruby Molly: Dublin’s Newest Hotel Gem

Hospitality Net

In the heart of vibrant Dublin, Ruby proudly unveils its latest addition: the Lean Luxury Hotel Ruby Molly. This marks an exciting milestone as it becomes the hotel group’s inaugural location in Ireland, offering 272 meticulously designed rooms and a generous 500 square feet space dedicated to the hotel’s inviting bar and café.

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The Access Group Expands in North America with Acquisition of Hotel Tech Specialist SHR Group

Hospitality Net

The Access Group, a $1.3bn+ business management software provider, has added global hotel and casino technology specialist SHR to its expanding AI-powered end-to-end platform for hotels.

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What the Best Short-Term Rental Experts Told Us Yesterday

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Booking.com's new U.S. focus, what population shifts mean for U.S. vacation rentals, and a new rise in international Marriott Bonvoy Homes & Villas reservations.

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Extended Stay America Honors Cancer Survivors in June

Hospitality Net

Extended Stay America®, the nation’s leading mid-priced extended-stay hotel brand family, is ’Celebrating Survival’ in honor of National Cancer Survivors Month in June. The initiative is an extension of its multi-year partnership with the American Cancer Society and aims to celebrate cancer survivors and those currently fighting by spotlighting their perseverance, resilience and triumphs.

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Saudi Begins Developing Towns as More Affordable Tourism Spots

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Yanbu is being developed as a new leisure destination, offering prices well below those expected at the giga-projects.

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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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Spotlight on wine economics with the EHL experts

Hospitality Net

Welcome to the regular Q&A feature where we shine the spotlight on our EHL research faculty and their current work. With a view to going behind the scenes to better understand the fascinating, impactful world of research, the EHL Institutional Visibility team will be regularly catching up with an EHL researcher whose work is making a difference in both the classroom and industry.

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Forecasters Cut Outlook for Hotel Demand – Even Luxury Is Slowing Down

Skift Blog

Skift Take: There are economic pressures and segment-specific challenges, such as growing supply in the luxury market.

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Occupancy vs ADR, the Never Ending Discussion in Revenue Management

Hospitality Net

Since the early days revenue management has been applied in hotels, there has been an intriguing ongoing discussion. What drives more value to the business, ADR, average daily rate, or occupancy?

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My Place Hotels of America Opens New Property in Grand Rapids, Minnesota

Lodging

ABERDEEN, South Dakota—My Place Hotels of America has opened My Place Hotels-Grand Rapids, Minnesota. This is the brand’s second hotel to open in Minnesota and the 71st opened and operating My Place property in the United States. The hotel is owned by Iron Range MP, LLC, was developed by Legacy Development, LLC, and is managed by Legacy Management, LLC.

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Diving into Diversity: Decoding the Foundations of Inclusion in Hospitality Talent Acquisition

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

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Auberge Resorts Collection Launches New Print Journal and Media Channel

Hospitality Net

Auberge Resorts Collection, the award-winning portfolio of one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences, in partnership with NMG, the leading creator of luxury travel media, introduces a new print publication and multimedia content destination curated for the discerning traveler and connoisseur. Titled Auberge, this new vision of storytelling is showcased across a range of platforms, including a coffee table-style print journal and a digital channel that includes original photography and

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Choice Hotels Expands Everhome Suites Presence in the Northeast

Lodging

NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc. expanded its Everhome Suites brand with recent groundbreakings in Portsmouth, New Hampshire; Rochester, New York; and Somerset, New Jersey, developed in collaboration with Highside Companies. Within the extended-stay category, Choice has nearly 480 hotels open and more than 400 properties in the pipeline across its four extended-stay brands as of the first quarter of 2024. “With three new properties breaking ground in key high-barr

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Hotel Market Spotlight - Edinburgh Q1 2024

Hospitality Net

Edinburgh’s hotel sector outperformed the UK national average in revenue growth according to new research from real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield, showing a healthy performance for the first quarter of the year despite an ongoing increase in the supply of hotels.

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Knowland: Las Vegas Led Group Business Volume in May

Lodging

ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland reported that Las Vegas, Nevada, took the lead in group business with a solid 18.5 percent growth in May year-over-year (YOY). Oahu Island, Hawaii, pulled in second at 17.9 percent YOY growth. The average space used for meetings in the Top 25 markets was 3,615 square feet, and secondary markets were at 3,625 square feet.

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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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The Secret AI Weapon Hotels Should Start Using Now to Anticipate Your Every Desire and Why You’ll Never Stay Anywhere Else

Hospitality Net

Imagine stepping into a hotel that already feels like home, where the staff greets you by name and your favorite cocktail is waiting in your room. This isn’t just a pipe dream—it’s the alluring reality of hyper-personalized hospitality, made possible by a secret weapon that many hotels are already starting to wield: AI.

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HEI Hotels & Resorts Adds The American Hotel Atlanta Downtown to Its Portfolio

Lodging

NORWALK, Connecticut—HEI Hotels & Resorts added The American Hotel Atlanta Downtown, Tapestry Collection by Hilton to its portfolio, bringing the total number of hotels managed in the metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia, market to 15. The 315-key Tapestry Collection hotel is in the downtown Fairlie District and is near attractions such as State Farm Arena, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and Centennial Park.

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Management Company Compensation Slows in 2023

Hospitality Net

Prior research conducted by CBRE Hotels Research revealed that hotel management companies were rewarded handsomely as the U.S. lodging industry recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic. An analysis performed by CBRE in April 2023 found that total hotel revenue increased by 153% from 2020 to 2022, while Gross Operating Profits (GOP) grew by 437%. This resulted in a 68% increase in the fees paid to management companies and brought management fees back to pre-pandemic levels.

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Wayfarer TV: Fiji Airways to become 15th full member of oneworld alliance

Hotel Management

Fiji Airways is to become the 15th full-member airline of the oneworld alliance, building on its previous status as a oneworld connect partner. Fiji Airways has been a valuable presence in the oneworld alliance for the past five years as a oneworld connect partner. During this time, the airline has developed cooperative links with all oneworld member airlines, paving its way to a more seamless integration as a full oneworld member.

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A Buyer’s Guide to Future-Proofing Your Restaurant Tech Stack

The race to 100% digital is on. With the restaurant industry still in the early innings of its digital transformation, brands need an airtight strategy when it comes to building out their tech stack. Download the buyer’s guide to learn where to prioritize your efforts and get the most out of every investment.

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The OTA Anxiety Trap & How Hotels Can Convert Hesitant Bookers Directly

Hospitality Net

With the abundance of options, varying prices, and the uncertainty about making the right choice, booking travel is typically a stressful experience for consumers. This is particularly true when evaluating high-demand hotels and busy dates, when the pressure to secure a booking intensifies. Travelers often worry about whether they have selected the best hotel, if the price they see is fair, or if rates will fluctuate before their stay.

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Inside Byron Bay’s latest boutique hotel, Basq House

Hotel Management

A boutique hotel designed to feel like home has begun welcoming its first guests on Friday June 7. The 32-room hotel, located in the village centre, is the vision of Melbourne-based owners, and friends, Matt Walsh and Shane Wilkinson, to create a “home-away-from-home”. Inspired by the grandeur of Moroccan riads, the design, by StudioFAB, Creative Director and Founder Matt Dalby, and locally based Interior designer, Léo Terrando, on interiors, is much like a house, with a distinct indoor-outdoor

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Staying Ahead of Recent Changes in Google’s Search and AI Results

Hospitality Net

Last month, Google announced some major changes for search as well as the rollout for AI Overview.

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First locations of Wyndham and Sbe’s new Project HQ Hotels revealed as brand takes off

Hotel Management

The first two properties in the Project HQ Hotels and Residences and portfolio, the collaboration between Sbe founder and CEO, Sam Nazarian, and Wyndham Hotels and Resorts, have been announced at this week’s (3 Jun) NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference in New York. Nazarian and Wyndham revealed the first hotels in HQ’s brand portfolio will be based in Montreux, Switzerland and Detroit, Michigan and initial renders show some striking properties are on the way.

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ABM Success Recipe: Mastering the Crawl, Walk, Run Approach

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.

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Minor Hotels’ Ramón Aragonés Announces Retirement, Gonzalo Aguilar to Become Europe & Americas CEO

Hospitality Net

Minor Hotels, a leading global hotel owner and operator, has announced the appointment of Gonzalo Aguilar as Minor Hotels Europe & Americas CEO from 1 January 2025. Aguilar will replace current CEO Ramón Aragonés, who will retire and leave his chief executive role at the end of this year. Aragonés will remain a member of its Board of Directors and serve as Non-Executive Vice Chairman.

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Wayfarer TV: Fiji Airways to become 15th fuil member of oneworld alliance

Hotel Management

Fiji Airways is to become the 15th full-member airline of the oneworld alliance, building on its previous status as a oneworld connect partner. Fiji Airways has been a valuable presence in the oneworld alliance for the past five years as a oneworld connect partner. During this time, the airline has developed cooperative links with all oneworld member airlines, paving its way to a more seamless integration as a full oneworld member.

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Innovative Approaches to Customer Satisfaction Surveys in Hospitality

Hospitality Net

In the dynamic realm of hospitality, where guest satisfaction reigns supreme, the ability to glean actionable insights from customer feedback is paramount. While traditional surveys have long been the cornerstone of understanding guest experiences, they often fall short of capturing modern travelers’ nuances and evolving expectations. However, with the advent of technology and innovative methodologies, the landscape of customer satisfaction surveys is profoundly transforming.

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Key appointments: Crown, Rosewood, Wyndham

Hotel Management

New Chair for Crown Crown Resorts Limited has announced John Borghetti AO as the new Chair of the integrated resort and entertainment group, following William McBeath’s decision to step back from the role. Borghetti will commencre the role on July 1 and will remain Chair of Crown Sydney. McBeath, who was appointed Chair in July 2022 following the acquisition of the business by Blackstone, will continue as an independent non-executive director of Crown Resorts Limited.

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Beyond The Meeting Room: Luxury Magazine Resource

Escape into a world of luxury and dive into the future of tech, fun takes on the American pastime, and many inspirational individuals. With engaging reports on fashion, food, travel, finance, sports, and more, download now and enjoy the read!