Skift Blog
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Skift Take: The fine is one of the largest an airline has ever received for disability-related violations. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said the DOT wanted the fine to “set a new standard.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 23, 2024
The evidence is clear: the hospitality industry is a key driver of the United States’ economy. According to a report by the American Hotel & Lodging Association, the hospitality industry contributes nearly $600 billion to the U.S. Gross Domestic Product, accounts for 1 in 25 U.S. jobs, and is responsible for approximately $97 billion in annual wages and salary income.
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Skift Blog
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Skift Take: New York City has tightened the rules for hotel operations. After having supported a campaign to rein in short-term rentals, the city's hotel sector has now gotten a taste of greater regulation of itself.
Lodging
OCTOBER 23, 2024
WASHINGTON—The volume of U.S. hotel rooms under construction increased year over year for a seventh consecutive month, according to CoStar’s latest September 2024 data. The post CoStar: U.S. Hotel Rooms Under Construction Increases for Seventh Consecutive Month appeared first on LODGING Magazine.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive
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Skift Blog
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Skift Take: A 2015 Skift headline asked whether the Skiplagged founder was naive about the power of airlines or an innovator. Multiple lawsuits later, the business is still holding its own.
Lodging
OCTOBER 23, 2024
WASHINGTON—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) announced a revamped Hotel Kitchen platform that will help hoteliers around the country prevent food waste, protect the environment by diverting food from landfills, and reduce operating costs. The revamped Hotel Kitchen platform will make it easier to reach the goal of cutting U.S. food waste in half by 2030.
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Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 23, 2024
eviivo, the all-in-one Property Management System (PMS), has partnered with OpenKey, the industry standard for universal digital key technology in hotels, enhancing the guest experience across hotels worldwide.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Skift Take: This is an early idea of how an AI travel agent could look. As the tech advances, users could bypass online travel agencies altogether.
Lodging
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Having assembled a diverse lineup of extended-stay flags over the past several years through both brand development as well as acquisition, Choice Hotels International is celebrating the opening of its 500th property in the popular segment. The company recognized the milestone at the newly opened Everhome Suites in Glendale, Arizona, which represents the sixth property for the new construction midscale extended-stay brand launched in 2020.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Skift Take: Increased occupancy rates for cities hosting campaign stops in advance of the 2024 U.S. Presidential election did not proportionally translate to higher hotel prices. This unexpected trend invites further examination into how hotels and agencies can analyze data to set up smart, dynamic pricing strategies for one-time events.
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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
OCTOBER 23, 2024
For hospitality tech companies, a resource library is a cornerstone of marketing strategy, a dynamic learning hub that attracts traffic to the website, generates qualified leads, and nurtures prospects along the path to purchase.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Skift Take: This summer, Hilton opened more hotels than they've ever opened in a three-month period. When you subtract the hotels they lost, it grew its hotel count by 7.8%, also a record.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 23, 2024
In the customer service world, we’re contacted by customers who have questions and problems. A conversation that begins with the three words, How do I …? is an opportunity for a positive customer service conversation right from the start. On the other hand, a conversation that starts with a problem or complaint forces us to turn a negative into a positive.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Skift Take: MakeMyTrip is betting on AI to drive traffic and improve the customer journey. But it will take at least a few more quarters to see results.
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 23, 2024
The hotel development market in Leeds city centre shows no sign of slowing following the acquisition of a strategically located development site by Whitbread PLC, the parent company to the Premier Inn hotel chain, and the UK’s largest hotel business.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Skift Take: As travel’s center of gravity moves East, our 3rd annual Skift Forum in Dubai will bring together consequential and insightful leaders who are helping to reshape the industry, as change happens more rapidly than ever.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 23, 2024
A new era of adventure arrives in Breckenridge as Hotel Alpenrock Breckenridge™, Curio Collection by Hilton™ is set to debut this winter. The 205-room hotel will elevate the mountain town’s lodging experience with modern elegance and alpine charm. Located along the base of Peak 9, steps from both the world-renowned slopes of the Breckenridge Ski Resort and the historic downtown, Hotel Alpenrock draws inspiration from the high-altitude surroundings including the rugged beauty of the Rocky Mountai
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Skift Take: Boeing’s new CEO wants to make the plane maker a leader in aerospace again. But it’ll take time to fix the issues with its aircraft programs and restore the company’s culture.
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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 23, 2024
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the largest hotel association in the United States, and Procure Impact, a first-of-its kind B2B marketplace for products that support overlooked communities, today announced a major milestone in the implementation of their Dignity of Work Pledge.
Lodging
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Hoteliers have a lot to consider this budget season. The effects of inflation and the higher interest rates tasked with taming it are being felt by guests, with STR projecting a 6 percent decline in real RevPAR for U.S. hotels compared to 2019. This and other closely related headwinds around the globe have led hoteliers to make difficult decisions regarding their budgets, and they are relying on technology to determine where to strategically reallocate resources […] The post Leveraging Rev
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 23, 2024
IRIS, the global leader in digital ordering for the hospitality industry, today announces a host of new features across its mobile ordering and guest experience platform, all developed to deliver a more secure, responsive and integrated experience for both operators and their guests.
Lodging
OCTOBER 23, 2024
MCLEAN, Virginia—Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported its third quarter 2024 results. Highlights include: Overview Christopher J. Nassetta, president and CEO of Hilton, said, “We were pleased to deliver continued strong bottom line results that exceeded our guidance, despite slower top line growth, which was driven by modestly slower macro trends, weather impacts, and unfavorable calendar shifts.
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 23, 2024
Bringing together over 85 tourism organisations and convention bureaus from across the globe, the 17th edition of ITB Asia promises to be the most expansive and diverse yet. The 3-in-1 show features a 75% increase in African exhibitors and 25% growth from Europe. This year, attendees will gain insights from 160 expert speakers and 100 sessions across three conference tracks, all centered on the theme “Innovating for Tomorrow: Strengthening Future Resilience in Travel and Tourism.
Are Morch
OCTOBER 23, 2024
This article is part of the Hotel Digital Transformer newsletter on LinkedIn. Subscribe to my LinkedIn newsletter where I’ll share tips, ideas, and strategies to help your hotel open its digital gateway. __ In the competitive landscape of the hospitality industry, the fusion of AI and human insight represents a formidable strategy for differentiation and pioneering innovation.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 23, 2024
In a world where remote work is no longer a novelty, digital nomads represent an emerging market that hotels cannot afford to overlook. There are now over 35 million digital nomads worldwide, with 11 percent of the U.S. workforce identifying as part of this group. These individuals are young, affluent and tech-savvy, often seeking flexibility in both work and lifestyle.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at New York City's new tourism boss, Cathay Pacific's first-class upgrade, and IHG's strong quarter.
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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 23, 2024
Alfred Sanzari Enterprises, a preeminent family-owned and operated commercial and residential real estate firm, announces the completion of a capital improvement project at the Glenpointe Marriott, a 345-room full-service hotel located on the company’s Glenpointe corporate campus in Teaneck, N.J.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Skift Take: With 64% of union members rejecting this latest offer, the gulf between the two parties has never felt wider.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) celebrates a pivotal moment in its growth journey with the opening of its 500th extended stay property, an Everhome Suites in Glendale, Arizona. This achievement underscores Choice’s rapid expansion and leadership in the economy and midscale extended stay market, powered by a playbook that helps drive revenue and lowers total cost of ownership with strategic new builds and targeted conversions that meet the increasing demand for accommodations of 7+
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 23, 2024
Skift Take: Choice Hotels is betting big on extended-stay hotels but is doing so methodically.
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