Mon.Oct 14, 2024

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Rethinking Hospitality Through Design and Eco-Conscious Travel

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The hospitality scene in India is changing, and it’s giving rise to brands like Minimalist Hotels that cater to travelers who look for places that strike a balance between quality and experience. Lavish amenities might not be a priority, but they're happy to splurge on things like specialty coffee or other premium touches.

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Peachtree Group Surpasses $1 Billion in Loan Originations Year to Date

Lodging

ATLANTA, Georgia—Peachtree Group announced that its credit team has surpassed $1 billion in loan originations year-to-date, marking a milestone and setting a new benchmark for the firm’s performance. The firm anticipates that its credit team will surpass $1.75 billion in loan originations in 2024. “While the Federal Reserve has lowered rates to provide some relief to the overall economy, the commercial real estate sector will continue to face significant headwinds over the next few years,”

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America’s Cup Sparks Protests Against Mass Tourism in Barcelona

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Barcelona has to convince locals it can adequately balance community needs with being a host for mass tourism events.

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Newport Expands Portfolio with Management Acquisition of Two Altoona, Pennsylvania Hotels

Hospitality Net

Newport is proud to announce the acquisition of management responsibilities for the Wingate by Wyndham Altoona Downtown/Medical Center and Microtel by Wyndham Altoona, effective October 1, 2024. This strategic addition to Newport’s portfolio reflects the company’s commitment to delivering unparalleled hospitality experiences and investing in properties that offer value to both business and leisure travelers.

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Dont 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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How to Win Indian Tourists: Start With the Food

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Destinations are responding to the demands of Indian tourists, making Indian food and services a common sight in global travel hotspots.

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Kempinski Signs Agreement to Manage Branded Residences in Azerbaijan

Hospitality Net

Rising above the steel-blue waters of the Caspian Sea, Kempinski Residences Bayil Bay will become the most coveted address in the Azerbaijani capital when it opens in 2025. Behind a modern, undulating façade inspired by the gentle movements of the waves, this architectural marvel will be home to 37 elegantly appointed private residences, providing a stylish base for owners and investors looking for a home in Baku.

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STR Weekly Insights: 29 September – 5 October 2024

Hospitality Net

On the heels of strong gains the previous week, U.S. hotel performance for the period ending 5 October 2024 showed the effects of Rosh Hashanah and Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day calendar shifts as well as the impact of Hurricane Helene. Revenue per available room (RevPAR) dropped 7.7% year over year with average daily rate (ADR) retreating 4.4% and occupancy falling 2.3 percentage points (ppts).

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Marriott’s Capuano Reflects During Fireside Chat at Lodging Conference

Lodging

During a Fireside Chat at The Lodging Conference, Marriott International president and CEO Anthony Capuano shared his experiences at the helm of the company for the last several years, offering details on everything from the COVID crisis to the devastating wildfires in Maui last year and more. Interviewed by Greg Dickhens, managing partner, Trinity Investments, Capuano—who celebrated 30 years with Marriott in February— shared a wide range of insights with the nearly 3,000 attendees.

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Barcelona’s New Tourism Protests, Hotel Labor Strikes and Attracting Indian Tourists

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Barcelona's latest tourism beef, U.S. hotel labor unrest, and making food Indian travelers like to eat.

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Accor Strengthens Premium Brand Portfolio in Japan with the Signing of Pullman Tokyo Ginza

Hospitality Net

Accor, a global leader in hospitality, has announced a landmark signing to introduce its flagship premium brand, Pullman, to the heart of Tokyo’s upscale Ginza district. The signing of Pullman Tokyo Ginza further enhances Accor’s premium offerings in the country. The hotel is set to open in late 2027, offering a blend of modern comfort, immersive design, and pioneering experiences tailored to both business and leisure travellers.

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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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A Critical Point for Ultra-Low-Cost Carriers at Skift Aviation Forum

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As ultra-low-cost carriers struggle to remain profitable, we'll hear from numerous executives at the Skift Aviation Forum on how the business can survive.

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Mercure Debuts in the heart of Muscat, Offering a Gateway to Omani Hospitality

Hospitality Net

Mercure, a locally-inspired brand from Accor, announces its debut in Oman with the soft opening of Mercure Muscat. The hotel captures the essence of local exploration and authentic Omani hospitality.

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India’s Plans for Airport Expansion – India Report

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As demand for air travel and airline capacity increases, airport infrastructure is being ramped up to cater to a surge in passengers.

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Les Roches reaches prestigious Swiss Federal Accreditation

Hospitality Net

Crans-Montana, Switzerland, 14 October 2024 – Les Roches Global Hospitality Education is thrilled to announce its official recognition by the Swiss Accreditation Council (SAC) as a University of Applied Sciences Institute. The prestigious accreditation highlights the institution’s commitment and ability to meet the world’s most demanding standards in education and further recognizes its excellence in hospitality business management.

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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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Hurricane Milton Recovery: The Impact on Hotels in Florida

Skift Blog

Skift Take: An uncomfortable truth is emerging in the aftermath of two hurricanes making devastating sweeps through Florida. Natural disasters can be good for business at regional hotels that escape damage.

Hotels 162
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Mövenpick launches the 2024 Kilo of Kindness campaign

Hospitality Net

Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the launch of its 2024 Kilo of Kindness initiative. For over 70 years, Mövenpick has been anchored in the spirit of generosity, and this year, more than 75 hotels and resorts across 30 countries will come together to support their local communities through meaningful acts of kindness.

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Saudi Arabia Reveals New Plans For Budget Tourism Development

Skift Blog

Skift Take: A new report lists almost 250 hotel and tourism projects and many are outside of luxury.

Tourism 249
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The rumors about the end of the OTAs at the hands of AI are highly exaggerated

Hospitality Net

A recent article in Platform Aeronaut titled ChatGPT Advanced Voice: The Future of Travel Booking or the End of OTAs? suggested that the latest reiteration of this genAI application would be the ultimate OTA killer.

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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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Urban Waterfront Destination

Lodging

Situated on Long Beach’s iconic Promenade, the Marriott Long Beach Downtown is near major attractions including the Aquarium of the Pacific, Shoreline Aquatic Park, and the Queen Mary. Interior design firm Looney & Associates LLC imbued the property with an Art Deco style that draws upon the nautical and natural influences of the Long Beach locale.

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Successful outbound sales strategies for the voice channel

Hospitality Net

Most people don’t associate outbound sales strategies with the hospitality industry. The focus tends to be on inbound calls — guests reaching out with specific needs. But what if your reservations team could proactively drive bookings and fill your rooms more consistently?

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Hotel Cleveland Names Crescent Hotels & Resorts Manager

Lodging

FAIRFAX, Virginia—Crescent Hotels & Resorts has announced the management of Hotel Cleveland, Autograph Collection, a historic property in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. The former Renaissance Cleveland Hotel underwent a multi-year $80 million renovation and reopened in April 2024 under its original name. With over 100 years of history, Hotel Cleveland is part of the Latitudes: Lifestyles by Crescent collection.

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Brittain Resorts & Hotels to Assume Management of Provident Hotels & Resorts Portfolio

Hospitality Net

Officials of Brittain Resorts & Hotels (BRH), a leading full-service hospitality management company in the Southeast, today announced the company has partnered with Provident Hotels & Resorts to operate its prestigious portfolio of eight hotels and resorts located throughout Florida.

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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!

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Marriott International, FibraHotel, Fibra Danhos and Beyond Ventures announce the highly anticipated return of The Ritz-Carlton brand to Cancun with 131 hotel rooms

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Anticipated to open in 2027, The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun, Punta Nizuc, will feature a world-class oceanfront resort and ultra-luxury residential condominiums, developed through an unprecedented collaboration between three of Mexico’s most experienced real estate developers. Cancun, Mexico. October 9 th, 2024 — Marriott International, Inc. announced an agreement with FibraHotel (BMV: FIHO12), Fibra Danhos (BMV: DANHOS13), […] The post Marriott International, FibraHotel, Fibra Danhos and Beyond

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Can these ultra-exclusive fitness clubs and residences help extend your life? They’d certainly like to try

Hospitality Net

When the Six Senses Residences Dubai Marina is completed in 2028, the gleaming 122-story building will be the tallest residential structure in the world, complete with luxury fitness and wellness amenities to match. Residents will be able to lift weights, take an outdoor yoga class or swim laps in a pool more than 100 stories high in the clouds.

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Elliott Calls for December 10 Special Meeting at Southwest as It Looks to Replace Board

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As Southwest promises to make changes to its business model, Elliott is still pushing its case for new leadership.

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PONANT 2023 Sustainability Report: Steady Progress Towards Ambitious Goals

Hospitality Net

PONANT’s 2023 Sustainability Report reveals significant strides on its commitment to redefine tourism. From pioneering eco-friendly innovations to tangible reductions in its environmental footprint, PONANT is trying to push boundaries and setting new standards for meaningful and more sustainable travel.

Tourism 147
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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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Hotel Workers in Boston and Seattle Join U.S. Strikes

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The labor movement has organized most of its strikes this year as localized, short-duration walkouts.

Hotels 147
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AENOR certifies the circular economy plans of RIU’s hotels in the Balearic Islands

Hospitality Net

RIU Hotels & Resorts continues to move forward with the Proudly Committed strategy after the circular economy plans in place at its hotels in the Balearic Islands have been certified by AENOR. The Riu Playa Park, Riu Concordia, Riu Bravo, Riu Festival and Riu San Francisco in Playa de Palma, as well as the Riu La Mola in Formentera, have received this certification.

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The Woman Traveler – Key Data and Insights: Skift Research

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Women are reshaping travel as key decision-makers, prioritizing meaningful, independent experiences.

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2024 Hotel Chain Development Pipelines in Africa

Hospitality Net

In 2024, Africa’s hotel development story can be summed up with five key words: ‘Egypt and the Big 5’. This time, the ’Big 5’ doesn’t refer to Africa’s famous wildlife, but rather the global hotel chains — Accor, Hilton, IHG, Marriott International, and Radisson Hotel Group. The African Hotel Chain Development Pipeline Report, the most trusted industry source, shows that Egypt holds a 28% market share, with the Big 5 hotel groups responsible for 71% of the pipeline across the continent.

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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.