Lodging
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
LODGING Editor-in-Chief Dennis Nessler speaks with representatives from a diverse cross-section of the industry to discuss the current state of labor in the lodging industry. Participants discuss everything from the advantages of flexible pay and hours to technology advances, specifically the AI revolution, and how advances in those areas are impacting today’s workforce.
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Skift Take: It's all flights on board as AirAsia Move aims to carve out its own niche in the OTA space. The superapp doesn't want to be seen playing favorites with its parent airline.
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Lodging
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
What initially inspired you to get into the hospitality business? When I was 18, I worked as a hostess at a restaurant my Uncle Vince managed. I did not like the restaurant business very much. Then, I got a job at a hotel in Philadelphia. I thought, ‘This is temporary until I find my dream job.’ The rest is history! Who were some of your mentors or role models, male or female, and what were […] The post In Her Comfort Zone appeared first on LODGING Magazine.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Marriott International in the Caribbean and Latin America announced today the latest addition to its All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy portfolio with the signing of Marriott Miches Beach, An All-Inclusive Resort, currently the Sunrise Miches Beach Resort in Dominican Republic. Set to undergo a conversion process commencing in the second quarter of 2024, the resort is slated to open its doors under the Marriott Hotels brand in the first quarter of 2025.
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!
Lodging
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Hotel Equities announced two promotions in finance and accounting. Hyangsoon Ha has been promoted to expand her role as vice president of finance and accounting, and Suzanne Heller has been promoted to vice president of accounting. WaterWalk announced the appointment of Rebecca Billups to national director of sales—STAY. Billups brings experience in corporate sales, general management, and training to the company.
Hotel Management
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
EVT Hotels and Resorts is set to bring the Rydges brand to Fiji with the signing of a 258-room new-build resort. EVT Director of Hotels and Resorts, Norman Arundel, shared the news exclusively with delegates from the stage at the inaugural AHICE South East Asia on Thursday. “This partnership is an exciting development for Rydges and continues EVT Hotels and Resorts strategic focus on brand expansion, in both local and targeted international markets,” said Arundel.
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Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Leading hotel companies are stepping beyond the traditional hotel stay to offer bespoke experiences and strategic partnerships that benefit both guests and their bottom line.
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Skift Take: In a financial update, Hilton Grand Vacations (HGV) showcased its sector leadership with a revenue of $3.978 billion last year. Rivals Travel and Leisure Co. and Marriott Vacations Worldwide continued to see resilient sales, too.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Effective leadership is essential for a business’s success, but each organization has its own leadership culture, and each team leader has their own management style. The challenge for hospitality firms is to create incentives that work for both team leaders and team members.
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Vacation rental operator Vacasa has several issues to tackle, but its most persistent problem is still homeowners leaving its platform.
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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
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
This summer, Marriot International’s Luxury Collection will make its Dodecanese debut with the opening of Patmos Aktis, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Greece. Following an extensive renovation, the resort is set to reopen its doors on the golden sands of Grikos Bay in June, marking a new chapter for the island’s hospitality scene. A destination acclaimed for its picturesque coastline and spiritual energy, Patmos is fringed with traditional fishing villages, a unique volcanic landscape and sec
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Skift Take: The latest proposals from the Department of Transportation are part of a wider effort to improve the passenger experience for those with disabilities.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
dailypoint™ is pleased to announce that it was selected as the preferred CRM and Data Management provider for The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW). LHW is the largest collection of independent luxury properties, with more than 400 member hotels in over 80 countries.
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Gilda Perez-Alvarado's plans for Accor, Boeing's plans with the FAA, and Vacasa's workforce changes.
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
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Strategic Solution Partners (SSP) has once again partnered with SearchWide Global (SWG) and SalesBoost to survey the main groups of hospitality stakeholders and find viable solutions to the ongoing staffing challenges.
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Skift Take: Skift India Summit in Delhi is just around the corner - take a look at who is planning to attend and add your company's name to the list. If you’re in the travel industry, this is a can’t-miss event.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
In the first post of this series, we explored the value proposition of machine learning (ML) to the hospitality industry. It was a pretty straightforward article to write because ML is already generating demonstrable value for hotels and hotel companies, and there are still substantial financial gains to be realized by the technology. Now let’s talk about generative artificial intelligence (genAI), which many believe has the potential to dramatically increase productivity across all industries,
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Skift Take: IAG says the healthy numbers show robust and sustained demand for air travel - a trend it sees continuing into 2024.
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
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Stunning, new mountaintop resort welcomes first guests on Feb. 29. Commemorating a significant addition to the scenic North Georgia Mountain landscape, Cloudland at McLemore Resort Lookout Mountain, Curio Collection by Hilton proudly opens today. Perched atop Lookout Mountain, Cloudland is situated 30 minutes from Chattanooga and two hours from the Atlanta, Birmingham and Nashville metro areas, offering an individually remarkable hotel experience that will immerse guests in one-of-a-kind moments
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Skift Take: California's reputation as an ideal tourism spot was dinged during the pandemic. The state is trying to remind travelers that it's still a fun destination.
Lodging
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
The Q4 2023 Global Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE) revealed that the global hotel construction pipeline hit all-time high project counts in Q4. At the close of 2023, LE analysts stated that the total global construction pipeline stands at 15,196 projects/2,367,727 rooms, a 7 percent increase in projects, and a 3 percent increase in rooms year-over-year (YOY).
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Skift Take: A mixed set of results from Air France-KLM shows that even during the post-pandemic boom, profitability cannot be taken for granted.
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
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Plans for a new Greensboro public arts project honoring civil rights pioneers, The Greensboro Six, took a major step forward today with the formal launch of a nationwide search for the mural’s artist.
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Skift Take: Abu Dhabi group Rotana is trying its hand at a casino in Georgia, meanwhile, gaming is in the cards back home in the UAE.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
A consumer’s sense of personal financial well-being likely forms the bedrock for spending behavior — from their approach to budgeting, to what they buy at the grocery store, how they plan their vacations, and when they buy a car. In its fourth year, Deloitte’s "ConsumerSignals" (formerly the Global State of the Consumer Tracker), a longitudinal consumer research study, explores shifts in global financial well-being sentiment and its potential impact on purchase decisions.
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Skift Take: It may not feature a footballer, but AlUla hopes its new global brand campaign will drive international visits.
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.
Lodging
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
PARIS and MINNEAPOLIS—IDeaS and Accor announced that Accor has chosen IDeaS as its global revenue management software (RMS) provider. Partnering on a suite of IDeaS revenue management solutions, Accor continues to update its commercial strategy for hotels, property owners, and managers. Accor has over 5,600 hotels in 110 countries and will leverage IDeaS for its revenue management strategy by using technology to create a competitive advantage and deliver value while considering its global portfo
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Skift Take: This is an example of why startup advisors say founders should avoid taking too much funding too quickly.
Hotel Management
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Prominent hotel investors, owners, and operators, representing hundreds of billions of dollars in assets, were in attendance at the Southeast Asia debut of the Asian Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) at the Pan Pacific Orchard in Singapore this week. Among the major hoteliers to take to the stage was Wyndham Hotels and Resorts President, Asia Pacific, Joon Aun Ooi, who spoke about the unsolicited buyout offer from Choice, and EVT’s Director of Hotels and Resorts, Norman Arundel, w
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
U.S. hotel performance showed mixed results over the previous week, according to CoStar’s latest data through 24 February. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
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