Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Skift Take: Airlines are obsessive about reducing weight to keep fuel costs down and bolster environmental credentials. This decision from Swiss will not have come lightly.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Today, we’re mixing business with pleasure—literally. If you’re dating a revenue manager, you know they love efficiency, data, and getting the most value out of everything. So why not plan a date that satisfies their inner strategist while still being tons of fun?
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Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Skift Take: The furloughs were part of an attempt to cut costs as Spirit’s revenues have sharply declined over the past few years. However, the carrier still has more hurdles to overcome — including a staggering $1.1 billion in debt that’s set to mature in a year.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
citizenM, the pioneer of affordable luxury hotels, is celebrating the opening of its second Boston-based property - citizenM Boston Back Bay. The newest addition to the portfolio is located in the heart of Boston’s historic Back Bay neighborhood, part of the mixed-use development, Lyrik, and designed by citizenM’s long standing architecture partner concrete Amsterdam.
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.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Skift Take: Expedia's B2B business has penetrated international markets through partnerships that its consumer businesses have been unable to reach. Competitors are watching and are trying a similar tack.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s latest yacht presents an exceptional guest experience—from spacious suites with private ocean view terraces, world-class dining curated by MICHELIN-starred restaurant chefs, a sweeping pool deck offering spectacular views at sea, new itineraries, among the highest guest-to-staff ratio, and much more, building on the company’s commitment to bespoke journeys
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Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The last couple of years have seen the global payment fraud landscape shifting significantly and at an accelerated pace. The post-pandemic period has brought about a 20% increase in the value of online transactions, driving e-commerce growth for many multi-channel merchants, including online travel agencies (OTAs) and hotels. Yet the flip side of this shift has been the steady increase in the threat of digital fraud, creating a complex landscape of fraud liability and data ownership for all part
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Skift Take: The Indian hotel industry is expected to grow over the next three years for several reasons: limited room supply, growing demand, better infrastructure. The demand-supply gap is a positive aspect, but could also cause issues if not carefully dealt with.
Lodging
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
TROY, Michigan—According to the J.D. Power 2024 North America Third-Party Hotel Management Guest Satisfaction Benchmark, overall guest satisfaction with branded hotels run by the nation’s largest third-party management companies improved significantly this year, outperforming chain-managed and independently operated hotels. “Third-party management companies operating branded hotels are really firing on all cylinders by consistently delivering well-maintained buildings, cleaner guestrooms, and an
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
When’s the last time you purchased something? The retail industry is one of the world’s most pervasive, and one that every one of us interacts with on a daily basis. That’s why global retail sales are projected to reach around $33 trillion by 2026.
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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
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Skift Take: Marriott has proudly opened its 9,000th property. Hilton has debuted its 8,000th. We put these milestones into perspective by creating a five-year growth scorecard for all the major hotel groups.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
One year after passage, New York City’s unprecedented short-term rental regulations have failed to deliver on their promise to combat the housing crisis. In the wake of stringent measures, consumers are instead facing all-time high hotel prices and residents facing all-time high rents.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Skift Take: Travel startup funding in August started with a bang and ended with a whisper.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
In the competitive landscape of the hospitality industry, earning and rewarding guest loyalty is paramount and properties looking to remain competitive must adopt hospitality solutions that take a comprehensive approach to building and maintaining guest loyalty. A property’s loyal guests can be relied on to support its revenue goals, particularly in times of economic uncertainty when others are decreasing the amount they travel.
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
Lodging
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
LONDON—IDeaS announced IDILIQ Hotels & Resorts has selected IDeaS G3 RMS to automate revenue management and optimize its pricing strategies across its portfolio of luxury resorts. IDILIQ Group designs, develops, and manages residences in destinations in Europe and the United States. The Spanish division of IDILIQ operates five luxury resorts across the country, with a total of 900 rooms.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
When I was a teenager, Johnny Carson hosted The Tonight Show. I found him to be more than entertaining. I found him to be interesting. It didn’t take long for me to realize that what made him interesting was that he was truly interested in his guests. He not only asked great questions, he listened to his guests and seemed to always have the perfect comment that led to a better conversation, not just an interview with questions and answers.
Lodging
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
BRUSSELS—Radisson Hotel Group continued to deliver on its growth plan during the first half of 2024, welcoming over 130 new signings and openings across EMEA and APAC. This includes the Group’s Radisson RED brand expanding into several markets, such as Ireland, New Zealand, Thailand, Laos, and China, bringing its global portfolio to nearly 90 hotels.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The secret to a great branded hotel stay may be in an aspect that guests do not often realize: the third-party management company operating the hotel, which creates consistent, pleasurable and problem-free guest experiences. According to the J.D. Power 2024 North America Third-Party Hotel Management Guest Satisfaction Benchmark,SM released today, overall guest satisfaction with branded hotels run by the nation’s largest third-party management companies improves significantly this year, outperfor
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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.
Lodging
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
NORWALK, Connecticut—HEI Hotels & Resorts added the Kimpton Sylvan Atlanta Buckhead to its portfolio, bringing the total number of hotels managed in the state of Georgia to 17. Originally constructed in 1952, the Kimpton Sylvan is a conversion of a residential condominium building reimagined as a boutique hotel and located in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Labor shortages in the hospitality industry have evolved from a temporary challenge to the new normal. Strikes, absenteeism, and staffing gaps are pushing hotel operations to their limits, and the pressure to maintain service levels without burning out employees is intensifying. Hotel owners need quick, effective strategies to keep operations running smoothly while protecting their workforce.
Lodging
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
AUSTIN, Texas—Hyatt Centric Congress Avenue Austin announced the anticipated launch of its two new food and beverage concepts. The first-floor restaurant, The Tradition, an American Kitchen, and the eighth-floor rooftop bar, Heydey Social Club, are set to open on September 27, 2024. The property is located near the Texas Capitol and next door to the Paramount Theatre.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
RIU Hotels & Resorts has announced the reopening of the Riu Palace Bavaro, in Punta Cana, after a watershed refurbishment in terms of what the chain offers in the destination and around the world. Following the demolition of the Riu Naiboa, on an adjoining plot, the Riu Palace Bavaro has spread over the former site to include new spaces for its own facilities, providing ample room for its renowned innovative, gastronomic and entertainment areas and allowing it to diversify accordingly.
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Hotel Business
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Hotel owner, operator and developer Hotel Equities (HE) and 34th Floor Hospitality , a food and beverage consulting and management firm, are teaming up to upgrade the F&B offering across HE’s portfolio with immediate integrations at new-build properties in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA). The partnership aims to elevate dining experiences by leveraging 34th Floor’s track record of inventive concept design and brand development, tailoring F&B offerings to the demands of
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
San Diego, CA – Cloudbeds, the premier hospitality management platform, is set to usher in the era of ‘decision intelligence’ for the hospitality industry at its upcoming Passport User Conference on October 23, with the unveiling of Cloudbeds Intelligence.
Hotel Designs
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Hotel Designs d line and La Cabra Kampanilen – brewing tradition with modern design d line and La Cabra Kampanilen – brewing tradition with modern design La Cabra Kampanilen is more than just a café; it’s a harmonious blend of tradition and modernity, where every element – including some d line design details – is designed to offer a unique, enduring experience… Nestled in the vibrant harbour area of Aarhus Ø, you find the café and coffee shop, La Cabra Kampanilen.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Featuring a range of wellness, culinary and meeting options just 15 minutes from the city centre, Hilton Frankfurt Gravenbruch is expected to open in October.
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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.
Hotel Business
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Peachtree Group , a vertically integrated investment management firm, has launched a restaurant management division. Under the leadership of Daniel Puglisi, SVP, corporate operations, hospitality management, this division will focus on operating quick-service restaurants, starting with coffee shops. This new venture underscores Peachtree Group’s commitment to expanding its footprint in the hospitality industry, beginning with a partnership with AdventHealth and launching a Starbucks locati
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Historically, hotel owners have had the option to either affiliate with a known brand or operate independently. Affiliating with a brand provided access to a reservation system, loyal customers, communal marketing programs, a known identity among consumers, and a sense of stability within the finance and investment community. Brand affiliation, however, comes with costs.
Hotel Designs
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Hotel Designs Designing Locke de Santa Joana – in conversation with Lázaro Rosa-Violán Designing Locke de Santa Joana – in conversation with Lázaro Rosa-Violán With Locke having recently expanded into Portugal this summer with the opening of its sixteenth property in Lisbon, we caught up with designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán who lead the transformation of Locke de Santa Joana… Design studios Lázaro Rosa-Violán and Post Company collaborated to lead the transformation of Locke de Santa Joana , wh
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
In today’s competitive market, creating memorable experiences for guests is no longer just a nice-to-have – it’s essential for hospitality brands that want to thrive. The most successful hotels, resorts, and restaurants have figured out that putting customers at the heart of everything they do is the key to building loyalty and driving growth. But how exactly do they create a truly customer-centric culture?
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