Skift Blog
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Skift Take: Ever since Hyatt acquired Apple Leisure Group for $2.7 billion in 2021, it has been expanding its presence in the all-inclusive resort segment, which has gone upscale in recent years.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 23, 2024
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) will end 2024 with a record-high 33 active partnership agreements in a diverse range of industries that reflect AHLA members growing interest in the business verticals that will keep them competitive in the years ahead.
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Skift Blog
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Skift Take: Years ago, it appeared as though Expedia Group would be a likely buyer of Despegar since Expedia had taken a significant minority stake in the company. But Expedia backed away, and now Prosus is claiming the prize.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Through numerous conversations with hotel tech executives, brand C-suites and owners over the course of 2024, when asked about what to prioritize on the technology front for 2025, the most common answer is simply, Data.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive
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Skift Blog
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Skift Take: Will hotel websites become the dominant distribution channel for hotels by 2030, leaving online travel agencies behind? It could certainly happen. However, there are reasons that scenario might not take place. Let's discuss this again in five years.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Earlier this year, Hilton leaders gathered at the 75th International Aeronautical Congress in Milan, Italy, to talk about the future of hospitality in space, including how to make accommodations comfortable, how to make food fresh and sustainable, and more.
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Lodging
DECEMBER 23, 2024
CAPE CORAL, FloridaThe Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Villageis pleased to announce the promotion of Sandra Keneven to Senior Sales Executive.In this new role, Sandra will overseesales initiatives for the waterfront resort. Sandra will be responsible for refining The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Villages profile, expanding business opportunities, identifying prospective partners, and securing contracts with partners.Sandra will officially assume her new role on Monday, January 6, 2025.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Skift Take: Goas tourism game is all about inclusivity. From digital nomads chasing WiFi to leisure travelers seeking sandy retreats, the states strategy has something for everyone.
Lodging
DECEMBER 23, 2024
COLUMBUS, OhioOwner and developer Rockbridgeannounces the acquisition of three luxury lifestyle Hotel ZaZa properties in Texas. These distinctive hotels include the 159-room Hotel ZaZa Austin Downtown, the 166-room Hotel ZaZa Dallas Uptown, and 315-room Hotel ZaZa Houston Museum District. All three hotels reside in prime real estate locations within urban, high barrier-to-entry markets with strong demand drivers.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Skift Take: From the residual uncertainty at the start of 2024, to a more resolute conviction and deeper sense of travels future at the end of the year, Skifts Forums and Summits this year dove into a wealth of topics that inspired and catalyzed the industry around the ideas that matter. Here are just a few of our favorites.
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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
DECEMBER 23, 2024
U.S. hotel industry revenue per available room (RevPAR) rose a whopping 18.2% during the week ending 14 December 2024. This was the highest weekly RevPAR gain since February 2023 (excluding a recent week that was skewed by the Thanksgiving calendar shift). The strong performance was seen across the industry, driven largely by an 8.9% gain in average daily rate (ADR), which was the highest for the industry since February 2023.
Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 23, 2024
2024 has been a year of transformation and growth. Together, weve witnessed extraordinary strides in hospitality, from groundbreaking sustainability initiatives to remarkable technological advancements that have reshaped how we travel and connect.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Premier lifestyle brand and hospitality management company, Lark Hotels, announces today the formation of a joint venture with contextual hotel brand and operator, Life House. This joint venture will operate under Lark Hospitality LLC, doing business as Lark, encompassing all Lark Hotels and Life House-branded hotels, 33 restaurants and bars, and the groups combined portfolio of nearly 100 independent spirited properties, with locations throughout the continental United States, Hawaii, and Mexic
Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Article - From Seoul to Your Suitcase: How K-Pop is Influencing Global Travel Trends - K-pop, a global music phenomenon, is driving a vibrant music tourism industry in South Korea.
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.
Lodging
DECEMBER 23, 2024
GLOUCESTER, VirginiaBluWater Group, an Orlando-based private equity firm, announced today the expansion of its portfolio with the acquisition of the Inn at Warner Hall, a charming 11-room inn listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Founded in1642, as part of an original land grant,the Inn sits on 38-acres along the Severn River and was previously owned byTroy and Theresa Stavens.
Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Article - October 2024: European Hotel Market Trends Show Stability and Growth Amid Challenges - The European hotel market experienced moderate growth with overall stability in October 2024, particularly in Southern Europe and major cities.
Lodging
DECEMBER 23, 2024
CHICAGO, IllinoisHyatt Hotels Corporation today disclosed it has executed an exclusivity agreement with Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (Playa) (NASDAQ: PLYA) under which Playa has agreed to negotiate exclusively with Hyatt regarding potential strategic alternatives, which may include the acquisition of Playa by Hyatt. Mark S. Hoplamazian, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hyatt, said, “Playa has been a valuable partner for many years, is one of the worlds strongest operators of all
Hotel Business
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Hotel management company The Hotel Group (THG), an affiliate of Hotel Equities , and TE Miller Development LLC have reached the topping-off milestone for the Home2 Suites by Hilton Kalispell in Kallispell, MT. The milestone marks the completion of the framework for the 107-room extended-stay property, which is slated to open in late spring 2025. Its always exciting to see a project come to life, and this milestone is a testament to the hard work and collaboration of our team and partners, said D
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Lodging
DECEMBER 23, 2024
WASHINGTON, DCThe American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) will end 2024 with a record-high 33 active partnership agreements in a diverse range of industries that reflect AHLA members growing interest in the business verticals that will keep them competitive in the years ahead. New AHLA partners include gold partner DIRECTV HOSPITALITY, and silver partners The Coca-Cola Company, Cvent, Jacaruso Enterprises, and LG Electronics USA.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 23, 2024
The Ritz-Carlton, Bangkok, introducing a world-class hotel that offers unparalleled hospitality and immersive cultural experiences. Part of the Luxury Group portfolio by Marriott International, the hotel is set in an alluring 216-meter-high tower at One Bangkok, the largest holistically integrated district and a world-class business and lifestyle destination in the heart of Bangkok.
Hospitality Tech
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Holoconnects Holobox, featuring an AI-powered holographic front desk interactive avatar by RAVATAR that greets and checks in guests, answers questions and more, in combination with Mews hospitality management system, launches at CIC Hospitalitys A
Demand Calendar
DECEMBER 23, 2024
In the 1990s, I became involved in shaping various real estate ownership and operating agreements, exploring how to separate the brick-and-mortar side from the day-to-day running of a hotel. While hotels will always be asset-heavy by definition, the ownership of those assets has steadily shifted from hotel companies to specialized real estate firms, enabling many hotel operators to adopt a more asset-light model.
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
eZee Absolute
DECEMBER 23, 2024
The future isnt waitingits sprinting towards us. As we gear up for 2025, the hospitality industry is brimming with new trends that promise to redefine how hoteliers attract guests, optimize operations, and ultimately boost their revenue. In this fast-paced, ever-evolving world of hospitality, staying ahead isnt just an option; its the key to survival (and success).
The Hotels Network Blog
DECEMBER 23, 2024
This year, our blog posts have been packed with actionable tips and inspiring success stories to help hoteliers thrive. From seasonal marketing campaigns to real-world results from client hotels engaging visitors through innovative solutions, we covered it all. Dive into our top reads and get ready to elevate your direct channel in 2025!
Hotel Designs
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Hotel Designs Developing the brand: The Design Director panel discussion Developing the brand: The Design Director panel discussion From free flowing freedom to putting people back in a box, being a design director isn’t all soft furnishings and rainbows when designing a brand, as Hotel Designs found out during a recent panel session… At HIX London 2024, seated incredibly comfortably on the Balsan and Ligne Roset stand in front of a packed crowd of eager listeners, Hotel Designs Edit
Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Global technology company Prosus is set to acquire Despegar, the leading online travel agency in Latin America, for $1.7 billion. The acquisition will be at $19.50 per share, marking a 33% premium on the share price as of December 20, 2024.
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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.
Hotel Designs
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Hotel Designs Desert Rock carved into the Saudi Arabian mountains opens its doors Desert Rock carved into the Saudi Arabian mountains opens its doors Desert Rock, the fifth property to open its doors at The Red Sea destination, and is the third property owned and operated resort by Red Sea Global… Desert Rock spans 30,000 square meters of unspoiled land, where architectural mastery meets ancient rocky outcrops.
Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Article - European Hotel Industry Thrives: November Shows Robust Occupancy Rates and Attractiveness of European Destinations - Seven of the 16 destinations studied reported over 74% occupancy in November, with Portugal leading the southern European region.
Hotel Business
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Driftwood Capital has secured $62.5 million in total refinancing for the Wylie Hotel Atlanta and Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square, two full-service hospitality assets located in the central business districts of Atlanta and Pittsburgh. Funds managed by affiliates of Fortress Investment Group have provided a 36-month, $28.5 million loan at a competitive interest rate to refinance the Wylie Hotel Atlanta.
Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Article - Marriott International to Debut The Ritz-Carlton Brand in Xiamen, China - The new Ritz-Carlton will be located in the Siming District and is part of a larger mixed-use development project.
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