Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Skift Take: Some hosts left Airbnb during the early part of the pandemic because they lost their incomes and were angry about refund policies. Airbnb's host and listing' numbers show it has turned a corner for now.
Lodging
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
In 2023, rising international travel and nationwide workforce restoration resulted in a boost for the hospitality industry. Despite these positive strides, the landscape is not without challenges, as inflation and various economic hurdles have prompted travelers to curtail their discretionary spending. In response to these evolving dynamics, hotels are poised to continue their adoption of cloud technology and AI innovations that aim to enhance the guest experience throughout the rest of 2024.
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Hotel Management
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Hotels across Melbourne and Sydney are feeling the star power of global music icon Taylor Swift as fans flock from all over to attend the sold-out Eras Tour concerts, taking place over the next two weekends. Accor Pacific Chief Operating Officer PME, Adrian Williams, told HM there has been an unprecedented level of interest in Accor hotels and its loyalty programme ALL – Accor Live Limitless since the concerts were first announced – and not just in these two cities.
Lodging
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
You can’t succeed and thrive for 35 years and multiple generations without learning to pivot and adapt to change, and Raines has certainly done that. But for the longtime hospitality company, there has been one constant, and that is putting people first. It’s that philosophy that has been a core tenet of the integrated Florence, South Carolina-based development, management, and investment company and has helped it steadily expand its portfolio of Southeastern properties.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive
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Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Offering an accessible, high quality and comfortable accommodation experience in more than 1260 locations around the world, ibis launches the first "Charlie’s Corner" restaurant concept in Türkiye with ’ibis İstanbul Şişli’.
Hotel Management
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth is set to introduce a four-venue food and beverage offering, in partnership with House Made Hospitality, that aims to raise the standard of hotel dining. Featuring two restaurants and two bars, offering a variety of unique experiences, the new culinary experience aims to draw the “Our ambition is to set a new standard for Australia’s hotel dining scene by offering a world-class variety of venues all located in the one luxury destination,” said Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Ge
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Hotel Management
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Canberra property group Doma is set to introduce its third Little National property this April with the opening of a 181-room hotel in Newcastle. Located at 44 Honeysuckle Drive, within Newcastle’s waterfront commercial and entertainment precinct, the hotel is located a short walk from the city’s Transport Interchange. “We’re thrilled to be bringing a Little National Hotel to Newcastle,” said Doma Managing Director, Jure Domazet.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
For me, the concept of the "sponge mentality" stands out as a beacon of growth and adaptability. It is a process that embodies the metaphor of a sponge, soaking up knowledge and experiences and squeezing them out to share with others. But beyond this simple analogy, what does it truly mean to be a sponge in the context of leadership and personal growth?
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Skift Take: The volatility of the day-to-day horse race can obscure the bigger picture: Marriott's management delivered stellar results in 2024, with an effective 48% profit margin.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Visionary real estate developer Peter Freed of Freed Developments announces first-ever Freed Hotel and Residences tower located at Adelaide and Duncan, just west of University. This $800M skyscraper will bring both Katsuya by Sam Nazarian’s Disruptive Group by sbe and artwork by renowned Japanese artist Takashi Murakami to Toronto. Designed by Chicago-based tall building experts Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, renowned for the next world’s tallest and most luxurious skyscraper Jeddah To
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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
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Skift Take: Icahn’s stake in JetBlue now makes him the third-largest investor in the airline.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Centara Hotels & Resorts is excited to announce the addition of five distinctive properties to its diverse portfolio, strengthening its footprint in Thailand and Vietnam and setting the stage for strategic growth initiatives both domestically and overseas.
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Skift Take: Ginger shots in the mini bar and IV injections with breakfast - Dubai's new Siro One Za'abeel wants to make bio-hacking more luxurious.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Hampton Inn & Suites Jackson proudly announces the completion of its extensive renovation project, ushering in a new chapter of modern comfort for guests. With meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to exceeding expectations, the newly transformed hotel, conveniently located off I-40, promises an unparalleled experience for visitors to Jackson, TN, and beyond.
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.
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Skift Take: Is Airbnb sticker shot a thing of the past? Hardly, and especially when hosts hike up cleaning fees. But Airbnb seems to be moving in a positive direction on affordability.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
$550 Million Hotel Development is Loews’ Second Loews Property in the Metroplex, adding 888 rooms and 266,000 square feet of function space to Arlington’s Entertainment District
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Skift Take: As TUI hits records for revenue, the tour operator highlighted its growing use of dynamic packaging and its increasing direct inventory deals with low-cost airlines and hotels.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Atzaró Okavango Camp, opening May 2024 is a uniquely premium safari lodge in an unrivalled location at the heart of the Delta’s meandering waterways in Botswana. Atzaró Group’s latest expansion into Africa enjoys its own vast private concession allowing for complete isolation and an unforgettable experience, whilst the luxurious accommodation, facilities, and service provide a safari experience like no other.
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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.
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Skift Take: Ayodhya is at the center of hospitality development in India. IHCL, Radisson, and ITC are rapidly establishing their presence in the city to benefit from the tourist influx post the consecration ceremony of Ram Temple.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Chablé Hotels, Mexico’s leading luxury hospitality and wellness brand, is pleased to announce the addition of new Chablé Yucatán Residences in the heart of Mexico’s famed Yucatán Peninsula outside the historic city of Mérida. The 28 spectacular residences will make up a luxury branded community developed to provide guests with a heightened level of exclusivity, tranquility and connection with nature in a single private space.
Lodging
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—Extended Stay America announced the groundbreaking of the first new construction Extended Stay America Select Suites prototype in Wildwood, Florida. The franchised property is being developed by Southern Hospitality. “As the extended stay segment leader, we are excited to unveil the Extended Stay America Select Suites prototype as we begin construction on the first property,” said Mark Williams, managing director, franchise development, Extended Stay America.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) has established its new lodging private fund, CapitaLand Ascott Residence Asia Fund II (CLARA II). With a target equity size of US$600 million (S$800 million[1]), CLARA II will invest in serviced residences and coliving properties in gateway cities in key developed Asia Pacific markets.
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
Lodging
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Best Western Hotels and Resorts opened two hotels: the Best Western Seaworld Inn & Suites and the Best Western Plus Heritage Rail Inn & Suites. Best Western SeaWorld Inn & Suites Best Western SeaWorld Inn & Suites is located in San Antonio, Texas, and is owned by Aman Patel with 70 guestrooms and 12 suites. The hotel recently underwent a $1.5 million renovation that includes a new gray exterior with sandstone, white, and black trim. […] The post Best Western Hotels and Reso
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
With 101 newly designed city and direct ocean view guest rooms in its historic tower and 36 luxurious cabanas and suites, The National Hotel Miami Beach is impressing guests with stunning views, luxury accommodations, personalized experiences, and unparalleled service. Invisible to guests at this AAA 4 Diamond oceanfront property is how efficiently the hotel’s finance team is operating thanks to the addition of two software solutions from Aptech: PVNG Enterprise Accounting and Targetvue Budgetin
Hotel Management
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
This school is revolutionising hospitality. By Dr Anita Manfreda, Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School Senior Lecturer and Researcher Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School is redefining hospitality education with a distinct Australian touch. At the Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School (BMIHMS) , part of Torrens University Australia, a revolution is underway.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Hotel sustainability refers to the practices and policies that hotels implement to minimise their environmental impact, promote social responsibility, and ensure economic viability.
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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.
Lodging
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Marriott International reported full-year 2023 and Q4 2023 financial results. Highlights include: Anthony Capuano, president and CEO, said, “Our team delivered excellent results in 2023, as demand for our industry-leading portfolio of properties and offerings around the world continued to grow. Full-year global RevPAR rose 15 percent, net rooms grew 4.7 percent, and our fee-driven, asset-light business model generated record levels of cash.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Group bookings across the industry’s largest portfolio of economy and midscale hotels will soon take minutes—not days—thanks to Groups360 and the rapid rollout of over 5,600 Wyndham hotels to the GroupSync™ Marketplace.
Hotel Management
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
When it comes to sustainability, there is one frontrunner in the world of hotels and resorts and that’s Sonvea, which strives to become better as the years go by. The renowned brand has properties in the Maldives and Thailand and there could be more on the way, Soneva CFO and Deputy CEO Bruce Bromley , tells James Wilkinson in an exclusive global interview.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
In an era where personalization is not just valued but expected, Roomza is setting a new benchmark in the hospitality industry with the launch of Roomza for Hotels, a pioneering licensing opportunity that allows hotels to create personalized boutique spaces within their existing establishments. This innovative model has demonstrated its ability to double room rates while significantly outperforming the upper-upscale market competition by an average of 50%, using recent sales data from Roomza Tim
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