Tue.Dec 10, 2024

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JetBlue Adds Madrid to Network as It Rethinks Europe

Skift Blog

Skift Take: After cutting dozens of unprofitable routes, including some in Europe, JetBlue is launching its first-ever route to Spain in May.

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Shiny Releases Second Annual 2024 State of Tipping Report to Highlight Trends

Lodging

AUSTIN, TexasShiny, a leading provider of associate engagement and retention software, today released its second annual report on tipping for the hospitality industry.Entitled Harnessing Tipping Data to Empower and Motivate Hospitality Workers, the report offers a comprehensive analysis of tipping behaviors and patterns across a diverse sample of hotels utilizing Shiny’s digital tipping software.

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Alaska Air Announces International Expansion Post-Hawaiian Merger

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The newly combined airline is looking to compete with Delta in Seattle as it launches international routes and more premium products.

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Rosewood’s first property Open in Japan Opens March 1st 2025 in Okinawa

Hospitality Net

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Don't Let AI Pass You By: The New Era of Personalized Sales Coaching & Development

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!

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LVMH Takes Stake in Boutique Hotel Group Les Domaines de Fontenille

Skift Blog

Skift Take: While this is only a minority investment in a small company, LVMH's stake in Fontenille shows its ambition to accelerate its travel and experiential offerings internationally, beyond just Cheval Blanc, Belmond, and Bulgari Hotels & Resorts.

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Top 10 ways to transform your hotel Guest Directory into Guest Revenue

Hospitality Net

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Angsana Velavaru Unveils Contemporary Refresh of its Iconic InOcean Villas

Hospitality Net

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Saudi’s Investment Fund Announces Plan to Build its Own Hotel Brands

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Saudi Arabia has been using global hotel brands to put itself on the map. Now the country feels ready to start creating its own.

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Are Airlines Spying On You? The Hidden Costs Of Surveillance Pricing And How To Avoid Them

Hospitality Net

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Google’s Search Dominance Will Face New Threats

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As regulators on two continents bear down on Google, the company faces real competition for the first time in eons.

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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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Seda Hotels Selects Shiji Infrasys Cloud POS to Enhance Guest Services Across Multi-Property Environment

Hospitality Net

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How Wildlife Tourism Can Help Turn India Into a Force for Conservation — India Report

Skift Blog

Skift Take: India definitely needs to boost its inbound tourism, and wildlife tourism could be the game-changer the country needs to bring in more foreign guests.

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Return of International Travel Drives up Hotel Bookings for Christmas: SiteMinder

Hospitality Net

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Magic Mushrooms in the Minibar

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Some will always love a luxury spa. But psychedelics (think psilocybin soundbaths and mushrooms) are the phase in high-end wellness.

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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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Grupo Vidanta Announces the Launch of VidantaWorld: A New Universe of Luxury Travel Experiences Based in Mexico

Hospitality Net

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2025 Is the Year Live Tourism Becomes Unstoppable

Skift Blog

Skift Take: When everything can be clicked, streamed or viewed online, it's the in-real-life-only moments that travelers now crave. From mega concerts to meteor showers, these events will be the driving force in travel in 2025. Its the age of Live Tourism.

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Boutique Leadership Defined: BLLA’s 2025 Board of Advisors

Hospitality Net

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Gen AI Year 3: Get Ready for Real Change

Skift Blog

Skift Take: There will be an explosion of AI innovation over the next couple of years. The AI travel agent is getting closer, and travel companies will automate tasks long overdue for modernization.

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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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Azul Hospitality Group Unveils Red Cliffs Lodge Zion as A Tribute Portfolio Hotel Following Comprehensive Renovation

Hospitality Net

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Cool Climates Will Be in Hot Demand

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As global temperatures soar, cooler climates are calling. Next year, North will be more than a direction; its a destination.

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HTL Hotels Implements Shiji ReviewPro to transform guest communication and boost satisfaction

Hospitality Net

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The Soft Power of Quiet Luxury

Skift Blog

Skift Take: A growing group of affluent travelers are done with personal butlers and gold-plated fixtures. To them, luxury is a more personal, one-of-a-kind experience.

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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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6 Marketing trends for hotel tech in 2025

Hospitality Net

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The Middle East’s Profound Cultural Shift

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The Gulf countries are some of the most nimble nations in the world, willing and able to adapt and change to grow their economies.

Tourism 130
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Shiny Releases Second Annual 2024 State of Tipping Report

Hospitality Net

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Influencers Are the New Power Brokers in Travel

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Leisure travelers increasingly lean on trip inspiration from their favorite influencers. The power of these content creators will only grow as social media platforms eventually add e-commerce functionality, enabling influencers to sell travel (and earn commissions) directly in their posts.

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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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A-1 Hospitality Group Announces Strategic Partnership With Delta Inn Hotel Group

Hospitality Net

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Hotels Will Start Selling So Much More Than Rooms

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The hotel industry is finally catching up to airlines in the art of online upselling, with new tech investments set to unlock billions in ancillary revenue.

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Stop losing loyal guests and take control of the guest journey.

Hospitality Net

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Armidale property to reopen as a wellness retreat under Choice Hotels’ Ascend Collection

Hotel Management

Armidales Alluna Motel is set to be transformed into a relaxing upscale retreat next year, reopening under Choice Hotels independent Ascend Hotel Collection. Run by local family, the Mitchells, the Armidale property will undergo extensive renovations early next year and introduce a new wellness centre by mid-2025. Were excited to bring something new and fresh to Armidale, said Phill Mitchell.

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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.