Skift Blog
APRIL 30, 2024
Skift Take: Clear, which rose to popularity by allowing flyers to speed through long security lines with its use of biometrics, will now be the third enrollment provider for TSA Pre-Check.
Lodging
APRIL 30, 2024
As we welcome the new year, the hospitality industry is buzzing with optimism and hope. According to the most recent Planner PULSE Survey, the challenges and uncertainties that marked the end of the previous year have dissipated, and a promising future is on the horizon. In March, Cvent and Northstar Meetings Group surveyed hundreds of event planners to gather insights for hospitality professionals regarding the concerns and needs of their customers.
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Skift Blog
APRIL 30, 2024
Skift Take: Wednesday's IPO will value Viking, an operator of luxury river and ocean cruises, at roughly $10 billion. Leaders in the luxury travel sector will be eyeing the move closely.
Lodging
APRIL 30, 2024
Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based third-party hotel operator and investor, today announced that the company has promoted three associates to leadership roles. Jamison Conrey was named vice president of engineering, Capital Projects and Risk Management; Androse Bell was named general manager and vice president of operations and Maggie Rose was named general manager and vice president of operations.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive
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Skift Blog
APRIL 30, 2024
Skift Take: Volotea is something of a maverick among European budget carriers. It's strategy according to CEO Carlos Muñoz? Don't chase the big guys and get the basics right.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 30, 2024
The demographics of hospitality consumers are changing; millennials, Gen Z and Gen Alpha are now a predominant audience. These new audiences bring new guest expectations, from digitalised experiences and convenience to social consciousness. While the hospitality industry is already experiencing a significant digital adaptation to improve guest experiences through digital solutions and software, there are still many more strategies that businesses can adopt to meet the new guest demands.
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Hospitality Net
APRIL 30, 2024
Ladun Investment Company signed a partnership agreement with award-winning hospitality group, Cheval Collection featuring numerous contracts for the construction and operation of Cheval Ladun Living - a tower featuring luxury hotel apartments situated on King Fahd Road (near King Abdullah Financial Center) in Riyadh. The signing took place during the prestigious Future Hospitality Summit held in Riyadh from April 29 to May 1, 2024.
Skift Blog
APRIL 30, 2024
Skift Take: The court’s order follows the Tamil Nadu government report that said 20,000 vehicles enter these hill stations every day. This posed concerns for the elephants in the region as well as the drought prevailing in the Nilgiris.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 30, 2024
In the dynamic world of hospitality, where every moment counts and guest expectations evolve rapidly, staying ahead is not just a necessity but a strategic imperative. Enter P3 Hotel Software, a pioneer in revolutionizing the guest journey through innovative technology solutions. At the forefront of this revolution is P3’s Online Check-in product, a game-changer in streamlining operations and enhancing the guest experience.
Skift Blog
APRIL 30, 2024
Skift Take: With a new $35 billion facility on the way, Paul Griffiths says the city doesn't need two airports.
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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
APRIL 30, 2024
Hilton announced the recipients of its Thrive Sabbatical and Thrive Reset programs, continuing its investment in initiatives and benefits that support its team members’ professional, physical and mental well-being. Now in its eighth year, Hilton team members from around the world can apply for the time and resources to live a dream, give a dream or recharge by taking care of themselves or others, or to pursue a passion that helps them grow personally or professionally.
Skift Blog
APRIL 30, 2024
Skift Take: It's good news that Chinese tourism will recover faster than expected. Weak air connectivity remains a problem.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 30, 2024
Ahead of its 68th Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, hosted its SOAR (Supporting Ownership Access & Representation) development seminar to reintroduce its program to create hotel ownership opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurs. During the seminar, Choice reaffirmed its more than twenty-year commitment to making small business ownership a reality for entrepreneurs that are underrepresent
Skift Blog
APRIL 30, 2024
Skift Take: Premier Inn hotels are like shoeboxes, but their beds have comfy mattresses that come with a "good sleep" guarantee. The profitable brand anticipates strong growth in the UK and Germany.
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.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 30, 2024
An effective hospitality technology stack should focus on the following seven (7) core areas of the guest journey while delivering a “data process flow” to facilitate the required operational capabilities that aligns with the hospitality provider’s desired guest experience with consideration for future requirements:
Hotel Management
APRIL 30, 2024
Hilton is set to open its first modular hotel in Australia under its fast-growing Hilton Garden Inn brand. Located in Queensland’s north coast city of Townsville, the 190-room Hilton Garden Inn Townsville, which is slated for completion by early 2026, will operate under a management agreement with HHNQ Pty Ltd. The deal was announced during the Asia Pacific Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE APAC) taking place at the Adelaide Oval on May 1-2.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 30, 2024
It takes patience, practice, commercial nous and access to the best data and software available. We hope, that with a good understanding of the topic, the starting point of which is a familiarity with its foremost terms and concepts, you’ll be able to more than exceed 12.5% in your efforts at your hotel.
Hotel Management
APRIL 30, 2024
IHG is set to open its first managed luxury hotel in Brisbane, following the signing of a Kimpton Hotel with Kokoda Property. Announced today at the Asia Pacific Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE), the new luxury Kimpton in Brisbane’s Teneriffe will form part of Kokoda Property’s AU$1.5 billion mixed-use lifestyle precinct which includes extensive ground floor hospitality and retail venues, commercial offices and multiple residential towers.
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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.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 30, 2024
Effective financial management is paramount for the success of a hotel business. One of the critical aspects of financial management is budgeting, a process that traditionally involves significant time, effort, and coordination among various departments within a hotel organization. However, with the advent and adoption of modern budgeting technology, hoteliers can streamline their annual financial budgeting processes and dedicate fewer resources toward building an accurate budget.
Hotel Management
APRIL 30, 2024
Heritage Sydney hotel, Woolstore 1888, is set to operate under Accor’s Handwritten Collection from May 2024 under a management agreement with new owners Shakespeare Property Group. The deal was announced during the Asia Pacific Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE APAC) taking place at the Adelaide Oval on May 1-2. Built in 1888, the Darling Harbour property is the fourth oldest of 21 surviving wool stores in Sydney, transformed in recent years to a contemporary hotel with industrial-
Hospitality Net
APRIL 30, 2024
Hot on the heels of opening 10 hotels last year, including its first properties in Greece, Japan, and Nepal, Dusit is on course to open even more properties this year – including the highly anticipated return of its legendary flagship Dusit Thani Bangkok and its debut in Saudi Arabia with Dusit Princess Al Majma’ah, Riyadh.
Skift Blog
APRIL 30, 2024
Skift Take: IndiGo isn't happy just being the largest airline in India. The carrier wants to be taken seriously as a global aviation player.
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
APRIL 30, 2024
Ahead of its 68th Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, hosted its SOAR (Supporting Ownership Access & Representation) development seminar to reintroduce its program to create hotel ownership opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurs. During the seminar, Choice reaffirmed its more than twenty-year commitment to making small business ownership a reality for entrepreneurs that are unde
Hospitality Net
APRIL 30, 2024
InnSpire, the leading provider of innovative hospitality technology solutions that help drive seamless, world-class guest experiences for some of the world’s most iconic hotels and brands, has announced that its advanced IPTV, InnSmart and InnCast guestroom entertainment solutions have been successfully deployed at one of the world’s most exclusive private members clubs located in New York City.
Lodging
APRIL 30, 2024
As one of the largest renovations to be completed in the Phoenix-metro area this year, The Scottsdale Resort & Spa, a Curio Collection Resort by Hilton emerges as a full-service luxury retreat, captivating both global travelers and Valley locals, with the completion of a $40 million renovation encompassing all guestrooms and public spaces, including Luna Spa and the introduction of four new distinct dining destinations.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 30, 2024
Guests will experience refreshed facilities, including all guestrooms and the hotel restaurant.
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.
Lodging
APRIL 30, 2024
Red Roof®, the leader in economy lodging, has announced the opening of the Red Roof PLUS+® San Antonio Northeast at 11526 North Interstate 35 in San Antonio. Owner ShreeGanesha, Inc. completed a number of renovations to the property, which included new paint throughout, updated guest room and public bathrooms, new bedding, new guest room and lobby furniture, new flooring throughout and a new coffee bar.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 30, 2024
A second Hyatt hotel debuts in the City of Joy, Ballygunge Kolkata, marking the seventh Hyatt Centric in India.
Hotel Management
APRIL 30, 2024
The 2024 Design Inn Symposium saw a stellar cast of speakers enlightening delegates on some of the most pertinent topics in hotel design and construction. With Adelaide, the vibrant capital of South Australia, again pulling out all stops as host city, hotel design is brought sharply into focus as the so-called City of Churches evolves into a 21st century City of Hotels, stunning developments including the conversion of the heritage GPO into a 285-room 5-star Marriott, the brand’s debut in South
Hospitality Net
APRIL 30, 2024
In today’s digital age, a user-centered hotel website plays a crucial role in attracting and converting potential guests into bookings. With travelers increasingly relying on the internet to research and book accommodations, having a website that prioritizes user experience and meets their needs is of utmost importance.
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