Skift Blog
AUGUST 5, 2024
Skift Take: True, as the head of ASTA says, some people will always prefer to use a travel advisor over an online travel website. But in the big picture, how will AI skew the trend?
Hotel Management
AUGUST 5, 2024
Hyatt Regency Sydney, Australia’s largest hotel at 878 keys, is taking a lead on food waste by becoming the first hotel in the world to introduce an insect-powered food waste management system by Goterra onsite. Created by Olympia Yarger, the innovative system utilises Black Soldier Fly larvae, housed in high-tech, containerised units dubbed ‘Maggot Robots’, to rapidly break down large quantities of food waste, reducing it by 95% in just 24 hours.
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Skift Blog
AUGUST 5, 2024
Skift Take: One of the key remaining questions is whether Southwest will start offering its flights for bookings on online travel agencies. The betting here is that Southwest won't allow Expedia or Priceline to get on board.
Lodging
AUGUST 5, 2024
LONDON—IHG Hotels & Resorts announced a multi-year partnership with global NGO Action Against Hunger in support of its work to combat food insecurity and hunger for millions of people around the world. It’s estimated that one in three people globally are uncertain where their next meal is coming from, due to poverty, conflict, inefficient food systems, and climate change.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive
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Skift Blog
AUGUST 5, 2024
Skift Take: Unemployment is still at historically low levels and financial markets have only been selling off for a few days after strong gains. But the sentiment has shifted.
Lodging
AUGUST 5, 2024
With an overarching goal of “building on the consumerization of IT,” Wyndham Hotels & Resorts recently tapped company veteran Scott Strickland as its new chief commercial officer, forging a unified commercial strategy designed to bring all 25 of its brands together. In his previous role as chief information officer, Strickland managed and deployed the company’s $275 million investment in technology, digital, and franchisee opt-in services over the course of the past five years.
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Hospitality Net
AUGUST 5, 2024
As the boutique hotel industry continues to evolve, staying ahead of emerging trends is crucial for maintaining a competitive edge. At the upcoming Boutique Hotel Owners Conference, taking place on September 16-17, industry leaders will share their perspectives on the future trends shaping boutique hotels. Here are insights and advice from four of the conference speakers: Tara Medina, Kimberly Walker, Deborah O’Donnell, and Alexandra Walterspiel.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 5, 2024
Skift Take: Booking Holdings and Expedia spend billions of dollars each year to have their websites prioritized within Google search results pages, so any overcharging would hit them hard.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 5, 2024
Hotel Internet Services (HIS), a full-service provider of internet connectivity services and solutions for the hospitality industry, has announced the deployment of a sophisticated WiFi network upgrade for MOLLIE Aspen in Aspen, Colorado. A newly constructed luxury property designed to reflect the natural beauty of its mountain surroundings and offer refined comfort and convenience to its guests, MOLLIE Aspen selected HIS to design and implement a scalable network that would outperform typical W
Skift Blog
AUGUST 5, 2024
Skift Take: With each long weekend, Indians are finding new destinations for travel. Scenic beauty and easy visa norms, however, continue to be a factor in how they make their booking decisions.
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
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 5, 2024
Percipia, a leading provider of hospitality phone systems and enhanced guest room technology for hotels, resorts, casinos, and conference centers and a member of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN), today announced that Parallax is available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace and can be integrated with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure for Opera PMS. Oracle Cloud Marketplace is a centralized repository of enterprise applications offered by Oracle and Oracle partners.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 5, 2024
Skift Take: Thailand's decision to legalize casinos could be its big "ka-ching" moment, potentially transforming its tourism sector and unlocking economic benefits.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 5, 2024
The family-owned Myconian Collection is thrilled to announce their latest acquisition of Sunrise Beach Hotel, a stunning luxury boutique hotel located on the charming and secluded Agrari Beach, Mykonos. This new acquisition brings Myconian Collections exquisite portfolio to 14 properties located across the island.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 5, 2024
Skift Take: Low cost no more: With these new offerings, it’s clear IndiGo is aiming for a little more luxury and a lot less budget.
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
AUGUST 5, 2024
Cycas Hospitality continues to drive forward its ambitiousEuropeanexpansion,with the signing of its first hotel in Luxembourg.The133-roomnew buildhotel, at the heart of therevolutionaryGRIDXcomplex, will be operated by the award-winning pan-European operator under its first hotelmanagementagreement with Félix GIORGETTIS.à r.l. Planned to openmid 2025, the GRIDX development is located in Wickrange in the southwest of Luxembourg at the cross-roads of the country’s transport links to thenearbyBelgi
Skift Blog
AUGUST 5, 2024
Skift Take: Heat waves around the world have posed enormous challenges for businesses, including those in travel. Here's a look at how scorching temperatures are impacting the travel industry.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 5, 2024
Eight Continents, a leading name in the global hospitality industry, proudly announces the expansion of its portfolio with the inclusion of the renowned Taychreggan Hotel in Scotland. This historic and picturesque hotel, nestled on the banks of Loch Awe, enhances Eight Continents’ commitment to offering unique and luxurious experiences in iconic locations around the world.
Hotel Management
AUGUST 5, 2024
Marriott International has named long-standing employee, Jason Nuell, as Area Vice President – Australia, New Zealand and Pacific (ANZP), succeeding Sean Hunt, who retired last month. Nuell has worked at Marriott International for over 20 years, most recently serving as Vice President Customer Experience and F&B Design Services APEC. Nuell has relocated from the company’s Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) headquarters in Singapore to Sydney to take up the role.
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
AUGUST 5, 2024
Questex today announces the rebranding of The Annual Hotel Conference to The Annual Hospitality Conference (AHC). The new brand reflects the focus on a broader spectrum of hospitality such as hotels, F&B, restaurants, pubs, co-living spaces, venues, and more. For the 21st year, the brightest of UK hospitality gather to learn, network and be inspired at the conference.
Hotel Management
AUGUST 5, 2024
Veriu Group has introduced its first property in regional NSW with the opening of Punthill Maitland, in partnership with the Panthera Group, on Monday August 5. The 76-key apartment hotel, at 373 High Street, is the first hotel brand to open in the town in more than a decade. “We’re extremely pleased to have added Punthill Maitland to our existing portfolio,” said Veriu Group CEO, Zed Sanjana.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 5, 2024
Discover the authentic recipe for homemade poultry sausages, created by Chef Christian Segui, Meilleur Ouvrier de France Charcutier-Traiteur and Executive Chef at the EHL Hospitality Business School in Lausanne. With his expert advice and professional tips, you will learn how to make this delicious charcuterie speciality, perfect for your summer barbecues.
Lodging
AUGUST 5, 2024
WASHINGTON—American Hotel & Lodging Association Interim President and CEO Kevin Carey issued the following statement after the release of a revised bill that would impose new measures against hotels in New York City: “The city council’s discussions regarding the Hotel Safety Act continue to exclude those who will be most affected by the legislation—hotel owners, management companies, sub-contractors, and tens of thousands of hotel workers.
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
AUGUST 5, 2024
The industry reached the season turning point of the summer with U.S. occupancy falling after the previous week’s annual peak. While this seasonal decline was expected, it was greater than the decrease seen last year and in 2019. The previous week’s tech outage lifted performance for the first two days of the week, however, each day following slowed up to the largest decline on Saturday.
Hotel Management
AUGUST 5, 2024
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts registered record growth across Asia Pacific during the first half of 2024, driven by the strong return of travel across the region. Wyndham’s strong performance included a record number of signings in the region of more than 120 hotels, with 74 new hotels opened and 8% year-on-year net room growth, equivalent to 15,100 rooms.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 5, 2024
Hyatt Regency Greenwich and Trinity Investments are proud to announce a nearly $40 million renovation, adding a modern touch to the historic campus while incorporating nods to the destination and the site’s past. The top-to-bottom transformation encompasses updates to the pool and fitness center, a new atrium event space, the introduction of Glenna’s Cafe and Market alongside Townsend Bar, and a complete remodel of all 374 guest rooms and suites.
eHotelier
AUGUST 5, 2024
The future of hotel bookings is not just about being online; it’s about being intelligently and engagingly present, guiding each visitor towards becoming a guest.
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.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 5, 2024
We all know that technology is rapidly transforming the hospitality industry and this is an incredibly beneficial development. Technology – like automated check-in kiosks, mobile room keys, AI-driven customer service chatbots, booking and ancillary revenue management software, and payment systems – saves us time, reduces costs, increases revenue, reduces stress, and streamlines operations in ways we couldn’t have imagined a couple of decades ago.
Hotel Business
AUGUST 5, 2024
Hotel management company Colwen Hotels and Marriott International have opened a dual-branded hotel in Annapolis, MD: Residence Inn Annapolis and Fairfield Inn & Suites Annapolis. The four-story property offers two accommodation types and features an integrated reception desk, lobby, 24/7 market, business center, meeting room, fitness facility, guest laundry, complimentary breakfast, bar and lounge, outdoor patio, dog park and free, enhanced WiFi.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 5, 2024
At the recent HSMAI Commercial Strategy Conference, Stephanie Smith, CEO of Cogwheel Marketing & Analytics, delivered a presentation on the intricacies of marketing within the broader commercial strategy. Her goal was to provide a marketing perspective that complements the revenue-focused insights shared by other industry leaders. Her delivery and extensive knowledge offered attendees practical tools to enhance their commercial strategies.
Hotel Business
AUGUST 5, 2024
Last week, New York City Councilwoman Julie Menin (D-District 5) introduced revisions to the proposed Int. No. 991 bill, known as the Hotel Safety Act, that the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) said would “impose drastic new measures against hotels in New York City.” According to the AHLA, the revised text of the bill: Creates a new hotel licensing structure that the city cannot afford to properly implement Mandates that hotel owners must be the direct employer of all
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