Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Skift Take: Many execs at hotels and online travel agencies are playing a fun game called "Guess How AI Will Disrupt Us Before It Actually Does.

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Lodging

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Since its global launch in Milan in 2014, Moxy Hotels, a part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 brands, has provided experiences for the next generation of travelers with its industrial design, social spaces, and programming. As part of its 10th anniversary, the brand shared plans to reach the 100-hotel mark in its Europe region by the end of 2025, with the anticipated addition of 17 hotels, including market entries into Spain, Türkiye, and […] The post Moxy Hotels Hits 10-Year Mil

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Skift Take: Qatar is the 42nd country to make the list, but its inclusion is more to do with the country's politics than its tourism sector.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Paljor Global Corp Private Limited, a leading Nepalese investment firm and luxury carpet manufacturer, to seek opportunities to introduce Dusit’s diverse offerings in Nepal and throughout South Asia.

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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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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Skift Take: Mallorca was a hotspot for protests against mass tourism this year. Tourism to the island and Spain, however, isn't slowing down.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Sentral, the leading full-building residential hospitality operator, has been named the management company for Ten310, a new boutique living concept developed by a California Landmark Group (CLG) affiliate. Designed by Abramson Architects, the 94-unit building will offer amenities including a speakeasy, rooftop pool and lounge spaces, valet parking, fitness center, and daily breakfast for residents.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Lanson Place Parliament Gardens has officially opened its doors, unveiling the brand’s first Australian hotel in the vibrant heart of Melbourne. The newly- launched 5-star boutique hotel offers a unique blend of heritage and modernity and is housed in the historic 1901 Salvation Army Printing Works building, located in Albert Street, East Melbourne.

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Lodging

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The pandemic effectively increased sanitization awareness in the hospitality industry, with guests becoming more attuned to antivirus, antimicrobial, and hypoallergenic treatments and features in their lodging spaces. One example is air filtration. “People always knew that better air quality must be better for you, but they didn’t really understand filtration.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Today, hotel owner, operator, and developer, Hotel Equities (HE), proudly announces the opening of the new Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Kansas City at The Legends. The hotel, located at 1925 North 98th Street, Kansas City, KS 66111, is owned by Legend Hotel LLC and managed by Hotel Equities.

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Skift Take: EaseMyTrip's new travel debit card with Bank of Baroda checks all the boxes, but just on paper.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

With 468 seats in the U.S. Congress (33 Senate seats and all 435 House seats) and the U.S. presidency up for grabs this November, the stakes have never been higher for the hotel industry. This year’s AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) Fall National Advocacy Conference (FNAC) underscored hoteliers’ critical role in shaping policies impacting their businesses and the broader hospitality sector.

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Lodging

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

WASHINGTON—The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through Sept. 21, 2024. U.S. Hotel PerformanceSeptember 15-21, 2024 Percentage change from comparable week in 2023:Occupancy: 68.9 percent (up 0.5 percent)ADR: $168.80 (up 2.0 percent)RevPAR: $116.22 (up 2.5 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, Houston saw the highest year-over-year lift in occupancy (up 10.7 percent to 69.0 percent).

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

In an era of relationships and personalisation, a Customer Relationship Management system (CRM) has become the king. And especially for hospitality, this type of software is turning into a key element of every hotel’s tech stack.

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Over 550 key hotel executives, owners and suppliers were in attendance for the third annual AHICE Aotearoa, which took place in Christchurch for the first time, at the Te Pae Convention Centre. In his opening address, AHICE Group President James Wilkinson, highlighted the economic impact of the event on the city. “We’re very proud of the economic contribution to the city that this event will have,” he said.

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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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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

It’s always illuminating to speak one-on-one with brilliant hotel marketers like Jason Pirock, Head of Marketing for Springboard Hospitality, as I did during our recent Insider Conversation, “Mastering Conversions: Crafting an Omnichannel Booking Journey.

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Skift Take: Spain's record-breaking popularity has put it front and center in the fight for sustainability in travel. In response, the Spanish government, regional authorities, and local tourism companies have joined forces to realize a more sustainable tourism model.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The Ikoi Spa at Hôtel Balzac is now open in Paris’ new five-star hotel just off the top of the Champs-Élysées in the 8th Arr. Inspired by traditional Japanese techniques, the Ikoi Spa at Hôtel Balzac provides a range of treatments and massages on tables or tatami mats offering travelers to the heart of the French capital a sanctuary "where one feels good" as its name in Japanese implies.

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Lodging

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Terranea Resort announced the appointment of William Dvoranchik as vice president of finance. In this role, Dvoranchik will oversee all financial operations, including strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Hotel Heron announced the appointment of Liz Martinez as general manager of KLN, the property’s restaurant. In her new role, Martinez will oversee all aspects of KLN’s guest service and dining operations.

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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.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Upon opening, Hotel Westland will anchor the RailSpur micro-district in Pioneer Square, a cultural hub where art, music, history, and community converge. Developed by Urban Villages, a leading real estate developer and environmental steward, and designed by The Miller Hull Partnership with interiors by Curioso, the hotel preserves the original 1907 brick and Douglas Fir timbers of the Manufacturers Exchange Building.

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Lodging

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

BETHESDA, Maryland—District Hospitality Partners announced the acquisition of the Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel and Executive Meeting Center. This full-service property adds to the firm’s growing national portfolio of upscale hotels. The 315-room property backs up to the Twinbrook Metro station, offering access to downtown Washington D.C., Capital One Arena, Union Station D.C., and the D.C. airports.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Nikki Beach Hospitality Group, the global luxury lifestyle company is thrilled to announce the grand reopening of Nikki Beach Dubai, one of the pioneering beach clubs in the region, originally opened in 2016. After an extensive renovation, the beach club is set to unveil its vibrant new look upon reopening on October 1st, 2024, and will follow with a grand reopening party on October 12th, from 11AM - 8PM.

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Lodging

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey—Wyndham Rewards added the title Proud Hotel Rewards Partner of Penn State Athletics through a multi-year sponsorship with Penn State Sports Enterprises, an entity of Playfly Sports. Penn State has 31 athletics programs and an alumni association of 775,000—one of the largest in the United States. Through the partnership, Wyndham Rewards members get access to ticket packages for football and men’s basketball, redeemable with Wyndham Rewards points starting at 35,000 points.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The World Committee on Tourism Ethics (WCTE), an impartial body reporting directly to the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) General Assembly, met under interim chair and with a new composition.

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Creating a ‘home away from home’ is the ultimate objective of any hotelier – be it within an economy or luxury setting. When the property originated as a residence for the family of the most famous cognac brand globally, you could say they have a certain edge over their competitors. La Clef Champs-Elysées Paris, a short stroll from the iconic tree-lined avenue in its name, was built in 1907 for the Hennessy family, owners of the world-famous cognac house.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Highgate, an industry-leading hotel management, investment, technology, and development company, today announced the rebranding of four of its managed portfolio assets in Algarve, Portugal under the Marriott International umbrella. Each located within the Salgados Beach resort destination, the newly rebranded and co-located Westin Salgados Beach Resort, Algarve; The Residences at The Westin Salgados Beach Resort, Algarve; Algarve Marriott Salgados Golf Resort & Conference Center; and Marriott Re

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Accor has partnered with Australian runner Nedd Brockmann as he embarks on a new world record attempt. Brockman, the 24-year-old electrician who garnered a large following when he ran across Australia in a record-breaking 46 days, raising awareness and funds to combat homelessness. In ‘Nedd’s Uncomfortable Challenge’ at Sydney Olympic Park next month, he will attempt to break the world record for the fastest 1,000-mile run by covering 160 kilometres each day for 10 consecutive days (October 3 –

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

IHG Hotels and Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a new Vignette Collection property which is set to be the tallest all-hotel tower in the world when it opens in Dubai next year. The agreement will see the launch of Ciel, Vignette Collection, offering an unsurpassed lifestyle experience in the Marina.

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Resortbrokers Managing Director Trudy Crooks, and Broker Kelli Crouch, unpack the hotel real estate landscape in Queensland and the Northern Territory. Going into FY25, ResortBrokers’ market outlook for Queensland is as strong as ever: it remains one of the best places in Australia to buy an accommodation property or business. Inflation, cash rate uncertainty and the housing crisis haven’t changed the fundamental drivers of one of strongest tourism markets in the country.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, today announced $100 million in financing from Vista Credit Partners, the subsidiary of Vista Equity Partners and a strategic credit and financing partner focused on the enterprise software, data and technology markets.

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Travel and Leisure Co. Club Wyndham Asia vacation club has more than doubled its member base in the past year, as younger traveller opt in to the experience of a luxury holiday rental. Gen Z or Millennial now make up 60% of the club’s members in Asia, up from 53% last year. “Vacation ownership provides a flexible, cost-effective way to enjoy a luxury lifestyle by sharing high-value assets in the same way that fractional ownership has already revolutionised ownership of assets like cars, yachts,

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