Skift Blog
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: The rapidly booming Indian travel market is driving destinations worldwide to ramp up their marketing efforts toward the increasingly lucrative group - including those in Africa for which India is already a crucial source market.
Lodging
DECEMBER 14, 2023
DALLAS, Texas—CBRE foresees economic growth slowing in 2024, though a recession may be avoided and real estate transaction values will decline further, creating compelling buying opportunities, according to the company’s 2024 U.S. Real Estate Outlook. CBRE’s economists anticipate that resilient consumer spending will counter economic headwinds next year including high interest rates and near recessions in Europe and China.
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Skift Blog
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: It's ironic that one of the first reported instances of AI taking jobs in the travel industry revolves around Trivago displacing a couple of dozen pitchmen and pitchwomen around the world.
Hotel Management
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Shakespeare Property Group’s extensive refurbishment of Peppers Marysville in Victoria’s Yarra Valley has been completed, transforming the look of the property for future guests. The project included a refurbishment of the hotel’s entrance and reception area, guestrooms and day spa and a refresh of conference facilities, as well as the introduction of a new restaurant and a dedicated bike zone to cater to the many cyclists that visit the resort.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive
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Skift Blog
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: A consumer watchdog report found that complaints against airlines have continued to increase in 2023, despite improvements made on cancellations and delays.
Hotel Management
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Minor Hotels is making a foray into the Build to Rent (BTR) market with the launch of a Sydney accommodation, under its full-service property arm, Mint Residential. Citiscape by Mint Residential, located in Rockdale, officially opened on Thursday December 14, offering a collection of furnished studio apartments and communal facilities. Owned by Argentum Group and managed by Minor Hotels, the AU$20 million development is designed to offer would-be tenants a flexible alternative to the traditional
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Hotel Management
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Toga Group has set an opening date of September 2024 for the 102-room boutique hotel within its Surry Hills Village development. The Eve Hotel Sydney – owned by Toga Group and operated by TFE Hotels – is located on the site of Sydney’s original Wunderlich Ltd factory and will form part of a new lifestyle precinct, Wunderlich Lane, which will offer boutique shopping, al-fresco dining and design-led commercial and event spaces.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: The 2023 Megatrends were one for the books. Let's reflect on all of the excitement from last year and get a sense of what is to come for Megatrends 2024.
Anthony Cole Training
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Achieving commitment towards sales goals and success is crucial for cultivating a successful sales team. It requires a concentrated effort and the growth of each team member. Dave Kurlan, the founder of Objective Management Group , defines commitment to sales success as “T he willingness to do whatever is required to succeed in sales, at reaching quota, achieving goals and closing a particular deal or account- whatever it takes (ethically).
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: Dubai's rapid growth presents the challenge of balancing the pitfalls of mass travel against a sustainable and satisfying travel experience.
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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 14, 2023
The evolution of the hospitality industry towards a more integrated Commercial Strategy is ongoing. Overcoming the challenges involves not only technological advancements but also cultural shifts within organizations. The pursuit of a fully integrated, data-driven solution is likely to be an open-ended journey, and staying abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices will be essential for continued success.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: Some franchisees are worried their revenue would fall after a Choice merger with Wyndham. But Choice Hotels says it has heard from franchisees who expect to see gains to their bottom line from the proposed deal. The debate rolls on.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 14, 2023
The all-suites hotel brand welcomes its 500th hotel in Virginia, the state where TownePlace Suites first debuted in 1997TownePlace Suites Richmond Colonial HeightsTownePlace Suites Richmond Colonial Heights.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: Yosemite National Park is trying to find a balance between the visitor experience and keeping it accessible.
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 14, 2023
ABERDEEN, South Dakota—My Place Hotels of America announced the passing of Ron Rivett, the company’s co-founder and chairman. He leaves a 50-year legacy that includes co-founding Super 8 Motels with Dennis Brown in 1974. This venture marked a turning point in the budget hotel industry. Under Rivett’s leadership, Super 8 expanded rapidly, reaching a milestone of 1,000 locations globally by 1993.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Dubai's luxury promise, China's pent-up travel demand, and weaker tourism spending in the U.S.
Lodging
DECEMBER 14, 2023
HOUSTON—WorldVue announced a partnership with ProSafe to provide a more secure environment for hotel employees at properties throughout the world. This partnership expands the safety capabilities of WorldVue’s hospitality customers with the use of ProSafe’s smartphone-based security applications. “We are proud to partner with ProSafe to support the industrywide roll-out of an innovative and valuable smartphone application that benefits hotel owners by providing a safer and more transparent worki
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Dubai has completed its journey from the "dot in the desert" to a truly global city where more than 200 nationalities at a time call home.
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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.
Lodging
DECEMBER 14, 2023
DENVER—Tom Luersen, president of CoralTree Hospitality, announced that Mike Everett has joined the company as executive vice president. Everett will lead the business development; design and development services; information technology and innovations team; openings and transitions; and engineering, security, and sustainability functions for the company.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: In episode nine of the Skift Ideas Podcast, we are joined by Christopher Norton, CEO of Equinox Hotels, to examine how the evolving expectations of the modern traveler are redefining the way brands are delivering luxury hospitality experiences.
Lodging
DECEMBER 14, 2023
NEW YORK—Stayntouch announced it has secured $48 million in financing in a strategic growth equity investment led by Sixth Street Growth, the technology growth investing arm of Sixth Street. Founded in 2012 and acquired by MCR in 2020, Stayntouch offers a cloud PMS for hotel operations and connects front and back office functions, including reservations, front desk operations, payments, revenue management and reporting, and multi-property management.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: Kerzner is expanding, but refuses to lose sight of its relentless pursuit of ultra-luxury standards.
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
DECEMBER 14, 2023
SAN FRANCISCO—Uplift announced a partnership with Grupo Xcaret. Through this partnership, guests will have the ability to spread the cost of their bookings over time. “At Grupo Xcaret, we are dedicated to helping our guests throughout all the phases of their travel journey—from hotel booking, transportation to and from the airport, and visits to our parks and tours, we want visitors to enjoy everything Xcaret has to offer,” said Rodrigo Motavelazco Loera, sales director for […]
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: There are a lot of reasons for optimism looking ahead to 2024, including an increase in international travel and an easing labor shortage. The challenge for hoteliers will be to keep the momentum building, especially if construction continues to move slowly and consumer spending habits start to cool.
Lodging
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Sonder Holdings Inc. announced the appointment of Tom Buoy as executive vice president and chief commercial officer. Buoy resigned from Sonder’s Board of Directors and transitioned into the newly created position. Hotel Van Zandt in Austin, Texas, has appointed Christopher Guse as general manager. Guse joins the property from Sage Hospitality Group’s Sheraton Austin, where he served as general manager since 2021.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: Collaboration is the approach of Ras Al Khaimah's tourism chief, who is now focusing on boosting travel in the entire Gulf.
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
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: VAC) (“MVW” or the “Company”) announces today a new organizational structure aimed at driving long-term, sustainable growth across its vacation ownership business, exchange and third-party management segment and future travel-related products and services.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: Who isn't excited for a new story?
Lodging
DECEMBER 14, 2023
WASHINGTON—U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week, according to CoStar’s latest data through Dec. 9, 2023. U.S. Hotel Performance December 3-9, 2023 Percentage change from comparable week in 2022Occupancy: 58.7 percent (down 1.1 percent)ADR: $153.36 (up 4.5 percent)RevPAR: $89.98 (up 3.3 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, Boston saw the largest year-over-year occupancy increase (up 14.1 percent to 72.7 percent).
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: In this video from the Skift Global Forum East 2023, Tracy Lanza from Red Sea Global highlights how ambitious tourism development can blend luxury with regenerative practices, showcasing the potential for large-scale developments to not only coexist with but actively improve environments.
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