Hospitality Net

JULY 15, 2024

In today’s dynamic world of cloud computing and enterprise solutions, Oracle has established itself as a leader by integrating advanced technologies to boost business operations across various industries. Let’s look at the applications of Oracle Hospitality, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, and Fusion within the broader framework of Oracle’s enterprise solutions, and highlight how these platforms deliver robust, AI-enhanced functionalities, driving efficiency and growth in the hospitality industry a

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Lodging

JULY 15, 2024

The hotel technology landscape, like that of many industries, has changed dramatically in recent years, and for many franchise companies, it represents the most obvious opportunity for differentiation and enhanced guest satisfaction. Cloud-based property management systems, text messaging platforms, and artificial intelligence were just a few of the key trends identified by a host of brand C-level executives who discussed some of their latest technology initiatives with LODGING.

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Skift Blog

JULY 15, 2024

Skift Take: Discount travel sites tend to do well during times when vacation rentals and hotels aren't selling well on more traditional travel sites. Expedia/Vrbo's deal with Whimstay may reflect those market dynamics.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 15, 2024

Singapore, DD/MM/2024: Hotelogix, a globally leading cloud-based hospitality technology provider, said that the Philippines’ Brittany Hotels has adopted its muti-property management system. With Hotelogix, the group intends to improve its group-wide operations with centralized control. Currently, all three properties of the group are running on Hotelogix.

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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

JULY 15, 2024

Sydney is set to welcome the arrival of two Crowne Plaza hotels over the next six months following a rebrand of existing properties at Sydney Airport and Macquarie Park. Under the ownership of Frank and Wade Huang of Star Millennium Pty Ltd, Holiday Inn Sydney Airport and Courtyard by Marriott, Sydney-North Ryde will be elevated to IHG’s premium Crowne Plaza brand with independent hotel operator, Trilogy Hotels, appointed to manage the day-to-day operations of both properties under a franchise a

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Lodging

JULY 15, 2024

NEWTON, Massachusetts—Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Sonesta Essential Atlantic City West. The 140-room, upper-midscale property is located in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, and will be dual branded with Sonesta Simply Suites Atlantic City which is expected to open later this summer. The hotel is four miles from Atlantic City International Airport, eight miles from Ocean City, and near local attractions including downtown Atlantic City, the New Jersey shore,

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Lodging

JULY 15, 2024

MIAMI, Florida—Berkadia announced the refinancing of Hampton Inn & Suites, a 221-key hotel with ground-floor retail in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood. Managing Director Saul Hoppenstein and Associate Director James Elmore of Berkadia Boca Raton secured a $45.9 million loan on behalf of the sponsor, Miami-based Hospitality Operations, Inc. The lender, a life insurance company, provided the five-year, fixed-rate loan with full-term interest only at an attractive interest rate.

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Skift Blog

JULY 15, 2024

Skift Take: Air India's merger with Vistara is expected to be completed next year. With this, the merged entity would become India's largest international carrier and second-largest domestic airline.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 15, 2024

Designed by Marcel Wanders, Kimpton BEM Budapest honours Hungarian folklore while celebrating the city’s modern vitality, featuring elegantly appointed guest rooms, three innovative gastronomic concepts, alongside bespoke experiences.

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Skift Blog

JULY 15, 2024

Skift Take: Blue-collar workers need more places to sleep while traveling for jobs. That's because the U.S. government wants to fix bridges and other infrastructure, while Amazon and other tech giants want to build data centers to support AI usage. Hotel companies stand to gain.

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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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Hotel Management

JULY 15, 2024

EVT is set to launch a Rydges hotel near Victoria’s renowned Yarra Valley region when it takes management of Sebel Ringwood on August 1, under an agreement with owner, Serene Capital. The hotel, which was constructed in 2021, will be rebranded as Rydges Ringwood, marking EVT’s sixth hotel in the Melbourne area. “We are thrilled to welcome Rydges Ringwood into our portfolio,” said EVT Hotels and Resorts Director, Norman Arundel.

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Skift Blog

JULY 15, 2024

Skift Take: Viator's "Regret Less. Do More." campaign uses data-driven insights and highlights travel planning pitfalls.

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Lodging

JULY 15, 2024

CHICAGO, Illinois—First Hospitality announced the transition of Roger Baker from chief financial officer to his new role as chief investment officer and advisor. With 40 years of experience in the real estate industry, including 16 years as a leader on First Hospitality’s executive team, in this new role, Baker will advise on selected capital formation transactions as well as certain management and investor relations initiatives. “Roger’s leadership has been instrumental in the growt

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Skift Blog

JULY 15, 2024

Skift Take: For those asking, ‘What's Hallyu?’ you’re clearly not young enough! The Korean wave is huge, and the tourism ministry is make sure that it taps into this craze to attract foreign visitors.

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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

Hospitality

Lodging

JULY 15, 2024

RESTON, Virginia—Crescent Hotels & Resorts has entered into a management agreement with an affiliate of Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. covering the JW Marriott at Reston Station. The new hotel, Virginia’s first JW Marriott and only the second in the Washington, D.C. region, will be part of the next phase of development at Comstock’s Reston Station, a mixed-use and transit-oriented neighborhood in the Dulles Corridor.

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Skift Blog

JULY 15, 2024

Skift Take: Amadeus is working on several generative AI pilots in partnership with Microsoft.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 15, 2024

Spanish Hotel Group Meliá Hotels International is building its presence in Southeast Asia with two new Thailand hotels, including the launch of the first Paradisus by Meliá-branded property in the region. The new hotels will come online as Meliá properties through an expanded partnership with Thailand’s leading integrated lifestyle real estate group, Asset World Corporation (AWC).

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Skift Blog

JULY 15, 2024

Skift Take: As one of Asia’s largest, and traditionally most profitable carriers, what happens at Singapore Airlines matters.

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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

JULY 15, 2024

Sydney, Australia – Monday, 15 July 2024: Chris Waite, a seasoned corporate affairs and communications professional in the tourism and hospitality industry, is excited to unveil his new consultancy, drawing on his 25 years of experience across Australia, Europe, and Asia. Chris Waite Corporate Affairs & Communications is dedicated to helping businesses build and safeguard their most valuable asset: their reputation.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 15, 2024

In the competitive landscape of the hospitality industry, email marketing has emerged as a powerful tool for hotels to increase bookings and revenue. With the ability to reach potential and existing guests directly, email marketing offers a personalized approach that can drive engagement, loyalty, and conversions. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of effective email marketing strategies tailored for hotels, helping you leverage this tool to its fullest potential.

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Refine

JULY 15, 2024

With 40% of Americans traveling more in 2024 (1), the hospitality industry has seen a significant surge in demand. This uptick in travel presents a golden opportunity for hotels to increase revenue — but to capitalize, they must differentiate themselves in a crowded market. In this article, you’ll learn how hotels can use technology to offer The post 5 Ways Technology Can Enhance the Guest Experience at Your Hotel appeared first on Revfine.com.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 15, 2024

Portugal’s room stock is shifting towards the luxury segment as hotels are repositioned and new brands enter the market, according to Global Asset Solutions’s Portugal Hotel Market Outlook 2024.

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eHotelier

JULY 15, 2024

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Hospitality Net

JULY 15, 2024

Not surprising, weekly U.S. performance deviated from prior weeks due to the Fourth of July holiday. In the week ending 6 July 2024, revenue per available room (RevPAR) fell 0.4% after a 6.9% gain in the prior week. Significant RevPAR decreases (>-11%) were seen on Sunday and Monday, which were due to the shift in the holiday. Last year, the holiday fell on a Tuesday and resulted in tough comparisons early in the week.

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Webrezpro

JULY 15, 2024

To entice guests, you have to know about them—their demographics, their likes and dislikes, and what they consider a great experience. You can use your online booking engine to collect this data, and if not surprise them, at least delight them. If you don’t have a direct online booking engine, you need one.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 15, 2024

In a landmark move that signals a new era for boutique luxury hospitality, Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) proudly announces its expansion into the vibrant Indian subcontinent through a strategic partnership with The MRS Group of Hotels. This collaboration signifies the entrance of an independent hotel group in India, renowned for its bespoke collection of boutique hotels, into the distinguished ranks of SLH, elevating their status as pioneers of contemporary Indian hospitality on the int

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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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eHotelier

JULY 15, 2024

Balancing OTAs and direct bookings requires a strategic approach that leverages the strengths of both channels.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 15, 2024

A new flagship for the group in Germany, setting new standards for design.

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Hotel News Resource

JULY 15, 2024

In May, short-term rentals continued to take share from hotels, with demand growing 13% compared with a 1.5% increase in hotel demand. While RevPAR growth for STRs was positive, up 4.2%, occupancy has dropped to below pre-pandemic levels as supply growth has continued to increase.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 15, 2024

We are thrilled to unveil the theme for the 2024 Boutique Hotel Owners Conference by BLLA: “The Mycelium Network.” This year, we dived into the profound interconnectedness found in nature and drew parallels to the boutique hospitality industry and our vibrant community.

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Advertiser: ALHI

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