Lodging

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Slightly more favorable development conditions, the slow return of business travel, and explosive growth within the midscale, extended-stay segment were among the key topics discussed during yesterday’s General Session to get The Lodging Conference started. The panel—which took place before a standing-room-only audience—was entitled “Owners, Investors, and Operators: Opportunities, Challenges, and Trends.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Skift Take: The idea that every airline in the Middle East is a money-making machine is wholly unfounded. We hear from four airline leaders from across the region who share very different metrics for success for 2025 and beyond.

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Lodging

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Have you ever wondered why some hotels stand out with their superior sleep experience? The secret may be simpler than it seems—it’s all about the mattress. Specifically, a trusted brand like Sealy Posturepedic®, renowned for its longstanding reputation for comfort, durability, and adaptability. But what exactly makes this brand such a favorite among hoteliers and guests alike?

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Skift Take: As excitement builds in the lead up to Skift Global Forum East, we take a look at the current speaker lineup and the topics they will cover, which includes top industry leaders from Etihad Aviation Group, Booking.com, Airbnb, Hilton Middle East & Africa, Emaar Hospitality Group and more.

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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

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Technology plays an increasingly pivotal role in today’s hotel and resort operations. From property management to mobile point-of-sale, the right systems can help properties streamline processes, improve staff communication, and enhance guest service. Moreover, as consumer expectations skyrocket, there’s no margin for error.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Skift Take: GetYourGuide is debuting new tools to help operators capitalize on travelers' growing preference for travel experiences.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Skift Take: Uber is offering a shuttle service with significantly cheaper fares to LaGuardia, but these rides will take place in 14-passenger vans and are only available from three locations in midtown Manhattan.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 8, 2024

bis, the pioneer of accessible high-quality and affordable accommodation, is delighted to announce the opening of ibis Tbilisi Airport, the first international hotel located in the immediate vicinity of Tbilisi International Airport. The 72-room newly built hotel is located only a five-minute walk away from Georgia’s largest airport, making it the ideal stay for travellers, transit passengers, and flight crews visiting the capital.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Skift Take: The new initiative aims to harness India's coastline and growing domestic demand for cruise tourism. However, operational challenges, including infrastructure and taxes, need to be addressed.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Boutique hotels, known for their unique charm and local character, offer guests something that cookie-cutter chain hotels cannot. These smaller, independent properties have the freedom to design spaces that reflect the culture of their surroundings, provide highly personalized service, and create memorable experiences. Unlike most franchised hotels, owners and operators of boutique properties often have more flexibility in the technology they use.

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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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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Skift Take: 2024 marks a new era for the travel industry. Skift Research's State of Travel report gives insights on current travel trends, consumer behavior, and different travel sectors.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the opening of Ginger Delhi, Chanakyapuri embodying the brand’s signature lean luxe philosophy, providing guests with a contemporary and comfortable stay.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Skift Take: Days after getting the green light for gaming, Wynn gives a presentation to investors. Here are the highlights.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the largest hotel franchisors in the world, is expanding its portfolio of innovative solutions for its extended stay hotel conversions with the introduction of Lobby in a Box—a proprietary and exclusive to Choice modular design package that allows hoteliers to transform public spaces such as lobby dining areas into multi-functional, revenue-generating spaces in as little as 120 days for its Suburban Studios and MainStay Suites brands.

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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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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The NSW Government has unveiled an ambitious plan to create a AU$91 billion visitor economy in New South Wales by 2035. The NSW Government’s Visitor Economy Strategy 2030 Review, announced on Tuesday, includes plans to add over 40,000 new hotel rooms across the state as part of key infrastructure projects, and aims to boost airline capacity, events, and conference facilities.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Located just minutes from Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, Protea Hotel by Marriott Lusaka International Airport offers an ideal blend of comfort and convenience for both business and leisure travellers visiting Zambia’s bustling capital, Lusaka.The hotel boasts 72 elegantly designed guest rooms, complemented by an all-day restaurant offering a fusion of local and international cuisine.

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Lodging

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Marriott International, Inc. announced the expansion of the City Express by Marriott brand into the United States and Canada, marking the company’s entry into the affordable midscale transient segment in the region. Previously referred to as Project Mid-T by Marriott, this brand expansion is part of the company’s focus on strengthening its presence in the affordable midscale segment and offering regionally relevant lodging options for every trip purpose and price point.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Located in the heart of Ekpan Warri’s business district, Protea Hotel by Marriott Delta is just a 15-minute drive from Osubi Airport and strategically located near the region’s oil and gas hub. The hotel features 69 contemporary guestrooms and three well-equipped conference rooms suited to both intimate business meetings and large corporate events.Culinary offerings include Delta Restaurant, an all-day restaurant serving up an array of local and international cuisines, as well as a lobby and poo

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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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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Independent hotel operator La Vie Hotels and Resorts has appointed experienced hotel executive Marcus Hanna as Chief Operating Officer, amid a major expansion of the group. Hanna brings over 25 years of high-level experience, joining from Accor where he has spent nearly two decades, most recently as Vice President Operations Pacific, Sofitel, MGallery and Emblems.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Hilton Riyadh Olaya, situated in the heart of the capital’s cultural and business district on King Fahd Road, officially opens its doors in Saudi Arabia. Offering towering views over Riyadh, the hotel blends premium hospitality with design and is in close proximity to key business hubs within the city.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Cluster leadership announced at The Westin and Four Points by Sheraton in Brisbane The Westin Brisbane and Four Points by Sheraton Brisbane have bolstered their Executive Leadership Team (ELT) with four new appointments. Kelvin Ramm has been named Cluster General Manager for The Westin Brisbane and Four Points by Sheraton Brisbane. Valerie Wade joins as Cluster Director of Sales and Marketing; Julie-Ann Watt takes up the role of Cluster Director of Sales, and Pamli Bose has been appointed Cluste

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The Luxury Group by Marriott International today released its new comprehensive report, The Future of Food 2025, which highlights the transformative power of the Asia Pacific region in shaping global culinary and dining trends. With insights from more than 30 top chefs, mixologists, and industry insiders from the region, the report identifies 10 macro trends influencing the food and dining industry and the region’s impact on global gastronomy.

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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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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Skift Take: Sure, Saudi’s aiming for a hefty 150 million tourists, but they’re also looking to attract those high-value travelers while working to double tourism’s slice of the GDP pie by 2030. The real test? Seeing if all these efforts actually cash in (quite literally!) over the next few years.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, has released the Mews Terminal S2 to further transform hotel businesses across food and beverage (F&B) and front desk operations.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at aviation hurricane prep in Florida, Mandarin Oriental’s expansion plans, and the latest from the Skift Travel Health Index.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The hotel will be an ode to C18th Italy, with breathtaking architecture, priceless antiques and an unrivalled location in the centre of UNESCO World Heritage Town.

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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.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Skift Take: As Florida officials urge residents to evacuate, airlines added several last-minute flights out of Tampa, Sarasota, and Orlando.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) India Chapter is excited to announce its inaugural CIO Summit, scheduled for October 14-16, 2024, at the luxurious Taj Cidade Heritage, Goa. This landmark event will bring together industry leaders, technology innovators, and hospitality executives to delve into the rapidly evolving technological landscape within the hospitality sector.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Qantas has been granted an additional allocation by the International Air Services Commission to serve Tokyo’s Haneda Airport from March 30, 2025 and plans to shift around its flying to the city to have daily flights from Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney to the downtown airport. Qantas formerly had two daily flights to Haneda from Sydney, while Brisbane and Melbourne operated to Tokyo’s Narita Airport.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Robert Mandelbaum, Research Director at CBRE Hotel Research, has long been a leader and educator in hospitality financial research and a dedicated contributor to HFTP. It is with great honor that HFTP will present Mandelbaum with the 2024 HFTP Paragon Award, recognizing his significant and lasting contributions to both the association and the hospitality industry.

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