Lodging

OCTOBER 15, 2024

WATERFORD, Connecticut—Waterford Hotel Group announced the promotion of Duane Schroder to chief growth officer, a newly created position. In this role, Schroder will lead strategic initiatives designed to propel the company’s expansion. In his role, Schroder will lead business development efforts to secure management contracts. Additionally, Schroder will cultivate strategic partnerships with capital partners to drive future expansion and oversee the acquisition of properties that align wi

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Skift Take: Visit Florida needs to communicate that many of the state's destinations and attractions are open for tourism while remaining sensitive to those still in the process of rebuilding.

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Lodging

OCTOBER 15, 2024

LODGING spoke with PM Hotel Group President Joe Bojanowski on a Friday afternoon, as he was wrapping up the past week and planning for the next one before taking off for the weekend “at a decent hour.” This, he said, was business as usual for the entire team at PM Hotel Group, where he is leading the company’s growth and diversification and seeking to instill an entrepreneurial spirit and passion for innovation and technology.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Skift Take: Sphere Entertainment and the Emirati government confirmed the next mega-structure will be in Abu Dhabi. But we still don't have key details like price, location or a timeline.

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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 15, 2024

Growth Advisors International Network (GAIN), a leading global hospitality, travel, and MICE industry technology and innovation advisory group, proudly announces the appointment of Skip Kimpel as Global Director of Restaurant Technology and Innovation.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Florida's delicate tourism campaign, Abu Dhabi's spherical Vegas duplicate, and Uber's business travel push.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Skift Take: The head of Uber for Business says his margins are better than the non-business side, so Uber wants to triple-down on investment.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Imagine having access to real data and analytics that show exactly how AI is transforming hotels today—boosting revenue, enhancing guest experiences, and optimizing operations.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Skift Take: Indian travelers want to experience live events. But India has a long way to go before it can fully monetize the potential of sports tourism.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Hyatt welcomes Cheyenne Mountain Resort to the Destination by Hyatt brand, extending even more true-to-place experiences in new destinations for guests and World of Hyatt members. Nestled among the scenic wonders of the Rocky Mountains with 316 guestrooms and suites, Cheyenne Mountain Resort invites adventurers, nature enthusiasts, relaxation seekers and business travelers alike to connect to the destination with immersive outdoor experiences and local touches.

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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 15, 2024

Skift Take: The direct connection with airlines would help streamline the booking process, making it easier for businesses to plan trips without needing to jump between platforms.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The last time we did our Gaming CEO pay study it was pre-pandemic, a landscape very different from the one we know today. The pandemic caused widespread uncertainty and disruption across the globe, with the gaming and entertainment industries being particularly hard hit. This year’s figures, however, reveal a broader trend of recovery and adaptation within the industry, as well as evolving dynamics in executive compensation in the post-pandemic world.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Skift Take: United’s third-quarter earnings showed an uptick in business travel and sustained demand for international travel.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Minor Hotels, in partnership with a private equity fund managed by Ares Management, announces the upcoming rebrand of Reethi Beach Resort as NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort, set to re-open in Q4 2025 after an extensive renovation.

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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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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Skift Take: With strike action crippling production and a series of expensive regulatory hurdles to navigate, this extra liquidity gives Boeing greater flexibility to top its war chest. Will it be enough to silence the company's growing band of critics?

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Casa Loma Beach Hotel, a 70-room bespoke, serene haven on the world-famous, rock-strewn cliffs of Laguna Beach, has debuted a $15 million renovation befitting the property’s location on the choicest slice of sea and sand on Main Beach. Renowned group Marc & Rose Hospitality enlisted the acclaimed Venice, California-based architecture and interior design studio Electric Bowery, as well as the lauded graphic and branding firm LAND, to reimagine what was formerly the beloved Inn at Laguna Beach.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Skift Take: It's true that giant hotel groups like Marriott and Hilton loom large. But independent hotel brands aren't going down without a fight.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Unlock the full potential of your guest data with our latest whitepaper, From Data to Delight. In this deep dive, we reveal how a Customer Data Platform (CDP) can transform the way hotels operate, engage with guests, and drive long-term success.

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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 15, 2024

Salter Brothers is positioning itself for further growth in Asia with the opening of an office in central Tokyo. Complementing its existing office in Singapore, the Japan office has both investment and asset management team members. It will be led by Managing Director for Asia, Rahul Ghai, who joined the company in November 2023 and has taken charge of the company’s Asian operations.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 15, 2024

As the hospitality industry continues to digitalize at pace, hotel owners and operators have increasing opportunities to enhance their guests’ experience while optimizing operations.

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Lodging

OCTOBER 15, 2024

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—Extended Stay America announced the opening of the Extended Stay America Premier Suites Belgrade – Bozeman – Yellowstone Airport, located in Belgrade, Montana. The property was developed by Rimrock Companies and will be managed by Hotel Management & Consulting (HMC). The four-story, 124-room newly constructed Extended Stay America Premier Suites Belgrade – Bozeman – Yellowstone Airport has WiFi, breakfast, cable, 24-hour fitness room, onsite guest laundry, dedicated

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Strong partnerships between hotels and agencies are crucial for achieving mutual, sustained success. Effective collaboration ensures that both parties can leverage their strengths, streamline communication, and tailor strategies to meet specific needs, ultimately enhancing overall performance and guest satisfaction.

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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 15, 2024

Skift Take: Greece's prime minister has dismissed the notion of overtourism being a national problem. Kyriakos Mitsotakis is more focused on improving the country's infrastructure to handle more tourists.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Travel has always been about discovery—a gateway to exploring the unfamiliar, whether through grand adventures or cherished family road trips. As a father of three, I’ve spent countless hours on the road with my family, from weekend getaways to memorable vacations, and I’ve come to treasure the moments that make us feel truly connected to the places we visit.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The 95-key hybrid hotel Drifter Christchurch, which welcomed its first guests in June, has been officially opened by Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger. In attendance were ChristchurchNZ tourism representatives, local suppliers, the hotel’s design team, CTRL Space, and Leisure Accommodation Collective executives and team members in attendance. Mayor Mauger participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony alongside LA Co’s CEO Luke Moran before an opening party at The Rambler bar and restaurant for 150 gues

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 15, 2024

While holiday sales have surged in popularity over the past decade, most hotels still need to set up separate campaigns for selling rooms, event tickets, and other ancillary spend throughout the holiday season. Of course, from discounted rates to special inclusions, there are many ways that hoteliers can tempt potential guests and encourage them to book a stay.

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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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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 15, 2024

When it comes to hotels in France, few can boast the iconic, legendary and luxurious status of Le Meurice , a celebrity favourite and the location for many top Hollywood films, including Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris. The hotel has some of the most spacious rooms in the city, alongside an incredible location and to find out more, James Wilkinson checked-in and caught up with Le Meurice General Manager, Franka Holtmann.

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 15, 2024

For those who might not have heard the term, it’s one that applies to different sports such as gymnastics, diving, snowboarding but can be applied to most sports and industries. To ‘stick the landing’ means that you completed an activity with precision and accuracy. Note that in those sports a portion of your final score and evaluation DEPENDS on how you complete your movements and process at the end.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Capella Sydney is expanding its wellness offering through an exclusive partnership with global pilates business Fluidform, tapping into the estimated AU$950 billion global wellness tourism market. Coinciding with the hotel’s new Season of Wellness campaign, guests will gain access to Fluidform at Home sessions, filmed on-site and led by Fluidform founder, Kirsten King, from the comfort of their room The collaboration features six 20-minute bespoke workouts, targeting various areas of the body, c

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Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs of the Republic of Sierra Leone, in collaboration with UN Tourism, proudly announces the Women in Tourism Regional Congress, a pivotal three-day event aimed at reshaping the tourism landscape and opportunities for African women through enhanced education, technological innovation, and improved finance access.

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