Lodging

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

REDONDO BEACH, California—Women hoteliers from across the nation converged at the 2024 HerOwnership Conference by AAHOA, a two-day event crafted by women for women in the hospitality industry. Centered around the empowering themes of executive presence, hotel ownership, and mental health and wellness, the conference inspired attendees to connect, lead, and thrive in an industry where their voices and leadership are more important than ever.

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Skift Take: Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky wants to make billions of dollars from new lines of business — and they may not all be focused on travel.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The aparthotel market is on a rapid growth trajectory, with the global extended-stay hotel sector valued at $54.5 billion in 2023 and projected to reach $166.5 billion by 2033, according to Future Market Insights. This surge is fueled by evolving traveler segments such as remote workers, digital nomads, extended assignment business travelers, and bleisure travelers, all seeking flexible, home-like accommodations.

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Skift Take: TSA Administrator David Pekoske said at the Skift Global Forum Wednesday he was "100% confident" that at least one airport would be under the program in 2025.

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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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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Marriott International announced the winners of Masters of the Craft, a culinary, beverage and pastry competition designed to foster creativity and innovation while highlighting exceptional chefs and bartenders within the company’s food, beverage and pastry community. Adding pastry to the competition brought attention to a space that has extraordinary talent across the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio of brands.

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Skift Take: Marriott is a giant in the hotel world. Moving forward, CEO Anthony Capuano wants to see more attention placed on selling experiences and offering rewards to guests.

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Skift Take: United hasn't been affected by the Boeing strikes so far, but it and other airlines will eventually need their planes.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Joe Viglietta, COO of Dimension Hospitality, an industry leader in hotel management, today announced that the 82-room Fairfield Inn and Suites - Charlotte/Arrowood has joined the company’s growing portfolio of managed hotels.

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Skift Take: Indian travelers' growing demand for nonstop flights is a big win for local airlines, but they’ve got a tough road ahead. Middle Eastern and European carriers aren’t backing down without a fight.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Adele’s 10-day residency drove significant performance growth for Munich’s hotel industry, according to August 2024 data from CoStar. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets.

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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

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Skift Take: Even the CEO of Dubai Tourism says the city has previously lacked a "soul," now they want to change that.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Jeremy Buffam and Julian Buffam, partners at New Castle Hotels & Resorts (NCH), a leading hotel investment, development and management company, today announced the reopening of the 55-room, historic LaSalle Hotel in Bryan, Texas following a top-to-bottom, multi-million dollar reimagination. Built in 1928, the hotel is in the heart of downtown Bryan, a recognized Texas Cultural District and sister city to College Station, home of Texas A&M University.

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Lodging

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas—Hyatt has chosen the Oracle OPERA Cloud hospitality platform as the property management system (PMS) for its global hotel portfolio. With OPERA Cloud, Hyatt properties will be able to standardize its operations and data management across more than 1,000 hotels and all-inclusive properties. With a data platform delivering a common user interface and processes across its properties, Hyatt colleagues will have the insights to operate efficiently and provide a more consistent experienc

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The hospitality industry stands at a fascinating crossroads. On one hand, we are seeing remarkable advancements in technology—artificial intelligence, data analytics, automation—that promise to streamline operations and enhance the guest experience. On the other, we’re facing a perennial truth: hospitality, at its core, is a human-centric business. Guests come to us not just for a place to stay, but for experiences, service, and meaningful interactions.

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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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Lodging

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—Extended Stay America announced the opening of the Extended Stay America Premier Suites – Harrisonburg, located in Rockingham, Virginia. The property was developed and will be managed by the owner, KARA Hospitality. The four-story, 92-room newly constructed Extended Stay America Premier Suites – Harrisonburg has WiFi, breakfast, cable, a 24-hour fitness room, onsite guest laundry, a dedicated pet area, a grill and picnic area, and Extended Stay America Premier Suites

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Leading global hospitality company Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced the openings of Hilton Garden Inn Rayong and Hilton Garden Inn Bangkok Riverside, solidifying Hilton’s commitment to expand its focused service portfolio in Thailand. The new additions cater to the rising middle class demand for upscale and affordable accommodations driven by Thailand’s thriving international and domestic tourism in its capital city, as well as beach destinations.

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at easier U.S. passport renewals, Booking's growing short-term rental business, and Tripadvisor's rethink of that same sector.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The list of The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2024 has been announced at a glittering awards ceremony in London and includes industry-defining hotels from across the globe.

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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.

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Skift Take: The demand for experiences isn't showing any sign of slowing down, but travel companies are still figuring out how to capture it.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

From October 2 to 6, Marsala will host the inaugural edition of Insolito Marsala, a festival that blends wine tourism, art, technology, and next-generation hospitality. Insolito Marsala aims to propel Sicily into the future, transforming the region into a stage for innovation, all within a setting steeped in tradition. With educational sessions, tastings, artistic installations, and exclusive dinners, Insolito Marsala offers a cutting-edge cultural laboratory, breaking away from the conventional

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Skift Take: Las Vegas needs to find more events to keep up its momentum and success in sports tourism.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The Capella Bangkok didn’t have the easiest of beginnings. It opened in 2020, in the first year of a global pandemic that had the hospitality industry on its knees.

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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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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Skift Take: Wyndham's CEO says its tech investment is paying off. Other travel brands need to up their game.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Centric Delfina Santa Monica, marking the Hyatt Centric lifestyle brand’s sixth hotel in California and the 101st Hyatt hotel in the Golden State.Primely located in one of Los Angeles’ most iconic beach destinations—the hotel is just steps away from the renowned Santa Monica Pier, Third Street Promenade, Venice Beach Boardwalk and retail district.

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Hotel Designs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Hotel Designs Case study: Ege Carpets at The Elvetham – a harmony of heritage and design Case study: Ege Carpets at The Elvetham – a harmony of heritage and design The Elvetham merges the charm of its historic setting with contemporary design and hospitality, and its design collaboration with Ege reflects the updated interior… Located in Hampshire, UK, The Elvetham is a luxury hotel that embodies centuries of English history.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Today marks a historic milestone for one of New York City’s iconic premier luxury boutique hotels as The Benjamin Royal Sonesta Hotel New York unveils the first phase of its transformation.

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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.

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Hotel Designs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Hotel Designs Zannier announces partnership with NEOM Zannier announces partnership with NEOM Zannier Hotels has announced a partnership with NEOM to develop a new luxury eco-resort in Zardun, one of Magna’s destinations located in the Northwest of Saudi Arabia on the coast of the Gulf of Aqaba… Known for its distinct hotels and resorts that harmonise with their environments, Zannier Hotels is partnering with NEOM to develop Zannier Zardun, a tranquil retreat for discerning guests seeking

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

In the current hospitality landscape, hoteliers face the challenge of balancing rising costs and flatlining demand while still striving for profitability. In a recent webinar hosted by Otelier and Agilysys, experts discussed the critical role of business intelligence in navigating this challenge.

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Hotel Designs

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Hotel Designs Amara Singapore enters a new era Amara Singapore enters a new era Amara Singapore, the iconic 38-year-old hotel nestled in the heart of Tanjong Pagar, has announced the culmination of its extensive transformational journey… Following an 11-month-long phased makeover, Amara Singapore has unveiled its revitalised spaces and new experiences for guests.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

As the hospitality industry strives to create memorable experiences and foster guest loyalty, the integration of technology and data emerges as a key differentiator. By harnessing the vast potential of data-driven insights and technological innovations, industry insiders can not only meet but exceed traveler expectations in an increasingly competitive environment.

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