Skift Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Skift Take: Did you miss some of our Skift Research reports during a busy year? Have no fear! We've gone back and hand-picked our favorite 12 must-read reports for the year.

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Lodging

DECEMBER 26, 2023

While consumers’ interest in grab-and-go items rose with the COVID-19 pandemic, the trend has been in place for at least a decade as part of a shift toward less-structured eating behaviors. The change is most evident among younger generations. “While older generations are holding on to the traditional three-times-per-day meal pattern, younger generations are fueling the grab-and-go snacking lifestyle,” said Tina Griffin, manager of foodservice and lodging commercial strategy, Kellanova Away From

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 26, 2023

When the Diriyah Company announced a unique giga-project with distinctive cultural, historical, and tourism landmarks, it invited international partners to come together and construct a new legacy for Saudi Arabia. Six Senses will help bring this to life through a new hotel in Wadi Safar, which lies just west of Diriyah and northwest of Riyadh.

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Skift Take: After a volatile 2023, next year may see demand and supply back in balance.

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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

DECEMBER 26, 2023

R Collection Hotels, owned by the Rocchi Family, announces its expansion into two distinguished mountain destinations with the official grand opening of two prestigious leisure hotels: Montana Lodge & Spa in La Thuile and Grand Hotel Courmayeur Mont Blanc in Courmayeur. Both properties are 5-star boutique retreats nestled along the northern border between Switzerland and France.

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Lodging

DECEMBER 26, 2023

NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc. announced the groundbreaking of Everhome Suites Cheyenne, slated to open by the end of 2024. The four-story, 114-room property in Cheyenne, Wyoming, is being developed by HighSide Companies. At the crossroads of two major interstate highways, the Everhome Suites Cheyenne will be near the Francis Warren Air Force Base and the Downtown Cheyenne Historic District.

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Lodging

DECEMBER 26, 2023

DENVER, Colorado—Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts‘ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, announced the name of its newest Denver hotel, Kimpton Claret Hotel, and the appointment of General Manager Keith Siebenaler. Set to open in spring 2024, Kimpton Claret will be the brand’s second property in Denver. The Kimpton Claret Hotel gets its name from the shade of red found throughout the state and is situated in the Belleview Station neighborhood along […] The

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Hard Rock International, GEK TERNA Group and the Athens community celebrated the groundbreaking of the luxury resort and Casino in the heart of the Athens Rivera. The groundbreaking event featured a commemorative shovel celebration at the historical Hellinikon Airport. The ceremony to follow was conducted at the Hellinikon Experience Center and included the Hard Rock International executives, GEK TERNA Group executives, Greek government officials, political dignitaries and local community leader

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Lodging

DECEMBER 26, 2023

WASHINGTON—As expected, the U.S. hotel industry reported lower performance results from the previous month but improved year-over-year comparisons, according to November 2023 data from CoStar. U.S. Hotel Performance November 2023 Percentage change from November 2022: Occupancy: 58.4 percent (down 1.2 percent)ADR: $151.23 (up 3.6 percent)RevPAR: $88.36 (up 2.4 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, New York City experienced the highest occupancy level (84.0 percent), which was up 6.3 percent year o

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 26, 2023

As the year comes to a close, we want to extend our warmest wishes to our valued readers, esteemed members, and incredible partners. Thank you for a year filled with collaboration, growth, and shared successes.

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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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Lodging

DECEMBER 26, 2023

CHICAGO—Hireology announced a new partnership with the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). As part of this new partnership, AHLA has named Hireology its leadership partner for talent technology. The partnership will offer AHLA members access to industry-specific tools and insights to help them recruit and retain talent at a time when hiring in the industry remains more competitive than ever.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The hotel industry has moved on from many challenges that have plagued it since the COVID-19 pandemic, but new challenges and opportunities have presented themselves in 2023. Carrying on from 2022, markets continue to deal with the highest cost of debt in decades, but the fear of a recession has receded, and the possibility of a “soft landing” from 40-year high inflation growth may be a reality.

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Textedly

DECEMBER 26, 2023

SMS marketing is a quick, effective way for businesses to reach customers about promotions, offers and time-sensitive information – but, as with any business practice, it requires careful and intentional legal compliance.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The salesperson did everything right. In fact, they did it better than they ever had before. They researched the challenges within the customer’s organization. They made the perfect connection to their value proposition. They learned all about the customer’s business dynamics, their key people, and pressing industry trends. All this work was tied into a highly contextual and targeted outreach.

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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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Hospitality Tech

DECEMBER 26, 2023

An intuitive, easily navigable app can boost digital engagement, loyalty, and basket size.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 26, 2023

For the past year, generative AI has been everywhere, but is it all hype? I set out to explore this question with HSMAI Marketing Advisory Board at a recent meeting. There were mixed opinions in the room, highlighting both the potential and the challenges of integrating AI into the hospitality sector.

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Mews

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Data-driven hospitality is all about embracing information that helps you make decisions that ensure your hotel's long-term success. By informing everything you do, data gives you a competitive advantage while challenging you to adapt.

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Revinate

DECEMBER 26, 2023

While the spotlight often shines on the front-facing aspects of hospitality, there’s an unsung hero that can play a pivotal role in your hotel’s success: the hotel reservation team. An effective hotel reservation team is a nexus, bringing together all of the intricate details necessary for a flawless guest experience. Your hotel reservation team’s expertise [.

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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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Textedly

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Customer relationship management (CRM) is a software system that tracks, manages and analyzes a company’s interactions with its leads and customers. CRMs boast many benefits, from helping companies nurture their leads to optimizing marketing campaigns to align with sales targets.

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Horizon Hospitality

DECEMBER 26, 2023

As baby boomers retire and move into Senior Living communities, they are voicing strong opinions about what they want their individual dining experiences to look like. Communities are adjusting to create more “resident-centric” dining, incorporating more flexibility, personalization, and wellness. Look for these four dining trends in 2024 that cater to the newest generation of residents: Ingredients from Community Gardens Open Multi-Use Kitchens Restaurant-Inspired Efficiencies Giving Residents

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