Skift Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2024
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.
Lodging
OCTOBER 14, 2024
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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Skift Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2024
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.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 14, 2024
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.
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
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Skift Take: The intent of Bali’s crackdown on visa violations seems clear. However, its success will depend on how the government can maintain order while making sure that it doesn’t alienate the very tourists and investors it seeks to attract.
Lodging
OCTOBER 14, 2024
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.
Hotel Sales Focus brings together the best content for hotel sales and marketing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 14, 2024
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.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Skift Take: Destinations are responding to the demands of Indian tourists, making Indian food and services a common sight in global travel hotspots.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 14, 2024
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.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Skift Take: As demand for air travel and airline capacity increases, airport infrastructure is being ramped up to cater to a surge in passengers.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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
OCTOBER 14, 2024
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.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Skift Take: Barcelona has to convince locals it can adequately balance community needs with being a host for mass tourism events.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 14, 2024
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.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2024
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.
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
OCTOBER 14, 2024
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.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Skift Take: A new report lists almost 250 hotel and tourism projects and many are outside of luxury.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 14, 2024
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.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Skift Take: Women are reshaping travel as key decision-makers, prioritizing meaningful, independent experiences.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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
OCTOBER 14, 2024
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.
Lodging
OCTOBER 14, 2024
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.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 14, 2024
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).
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Skift Take: As Southwest promises to make changes to its business model, Elliott is still pushing its case for new leadership.
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
OCTOBER 14, 2024
In this latest episode of Hotel Moment, Karen Stephens sits down with Adam Mogelonsky, a Partner at Hotel Mogel Consulting Ltd. Adam delves into the pivotal role of Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) in revolutionizing hotel tech ecosystems, offering insights on how these tools streamline operations and enhance guest experiences. Discover how high-quality data can drive personalized marketing, improve email campaigns, and create a continuous feedback loop for refining hotel services.
Lodging
OCTOBER 14, 2024
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.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 14, 2024
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.
Are Morch
OCTOBER 14, 2024
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
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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
OCTOBER 14, 2024
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.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Skift Take: The labor movement has organized most of its strikes this year as localized, short-duration walkouts.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 14, 2024
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.
Hotel Designs
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Hotel Designs Hypnos to launch Eden Project collaboration at IHS Hypnos to launch Eden Project collaboration at IHS Luxury bed and mattress brand Hypnos will launch its first contract specification mattress at this year’s Independent Hotel Show (IHS), developed in collaboration with the Eden Project… Building on its 120-year history in the luxury bed department and its five-year partnership with the Eden Project , Hypnos is proudly releasing its natural material harmony mattress at t
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