Tue.Oct 15, 2024

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Abu Dhabi Sphere Confirmed: Second Location Outside Las Vegas

Skift Blog

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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Waterford Hotel Group Promotes Duane Schroder to Chief Growth Officer

Lodging

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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Florida Resumes Tourism Promotion After Hurricane Milton

Skift Blog

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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Skip Kimpel Appointed Global Director of Restaurant Technology and Innovation at Growth Advisors International Network - GAIN

Hospitality Net

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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Dont Let AI Pass You By: The New Era of Personalized Sales Coaching & Development

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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Uber Launches Black-Car Service for Business Travelers 

Skift Blog

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.

Business 252
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New Book: Future Tourism in a Robonomic World

Hospitality Net

This book envisions the future of tourism in an economy that is largely automated. ’Robonomics’ is the term given to this economic system that relies on robots, artificial intelligence and automation technologies for the production of goods and delivery of services instead of human labour. The volume examines the unique technological, socioeconomic and political situation that such an economy will create, and reflects on how tourism is then produced, consumed and paid for.

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Minor Hotels to Debut the NH Collection Brand in the Maldives

Hospitality Net

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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How India Can Boost Sports Tourism – India Report

Skift Blog

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.

Tourism 237
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From Data to Delight: How CDPs impact daily operations & long-term results

Hospitality Net

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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Boeing Secures $10 Billion Credit Agreement to Bolster Balance Sheet

Skift Blog

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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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

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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10 Data-Backed Ways AI is Revolutionizing Hotels: Boost Revenue, Enhance Guest Experience, and Streamline Operations

Hospitality Net

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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Florida’s New Campaign, Abu Dhabi’s Sphere and Uber’s New Service

Skift Blog

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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CEO Pay in Gaming 2024

Hospitality Net

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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Yatra Continues Corporate Travel Push With NDC Booking System

Skift Blog

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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Beyond the Basics: How to Develop and Retain a Top-Performing Sales Team

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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How to boost efficiency and guest happiness with hotel kiosks

Hospitality Net

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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Independent Hotels’ Loyalty Push Drives Strong Bookings

Skift Blog

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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4 Ways to Maximize the Agency – Hotel Relationship

Hospitality Net

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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Takeoff Strategies: PM Hotel Group President Joseph Bojanowski on His Path and Plans

Lodging

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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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

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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Reimagining Hospitality: How Brands Are Shaping the Future

Hospitality Net

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.

Branding 180
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Salter Brothers opens Japan office to drive Asia growth

Hotel Management

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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Guest Service: The Need to “Stick the Landing”

Hospitality Net

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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Extended Stay America Premier Suites Opens in Belgrade, Montana

Lodging

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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Diving into Diversity: Decoding the Foundations of Inclusion in Hospitality Talent Acquisition

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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Global Hotel Alliance Q3 KPI’s Hit Double-digit Growth

Hospitality Net

UAE-headquartered Global Hotel Alliance, the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands with more than 800 properties in 100 countries, has reported an exceptionally strong Q3, with double-digit growth achieved across all performance metrics.

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Hilton Partners With Be My Eyes for Blind and Low Vision Guests

Lodging

McLEAN, Virginia—Hilton announced an exclusive partnership with Be My Eyes to ensure guests who are blind or have low vision can experience a more accessible and welcoming stay. Together with Be My Eyes, Hilton is making available AI-powered assistance and dedicated Hilton Reservations and Customer Care support to guests who are blind or have low vision across the United States and Canada.

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Hyatt welcomes Cheyenne Mountain Resort to the Destination by Hyatt brand

Hospitality Net

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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Greek Prime Minister Dismisses Overtourism Fears, Pushes for Off-Peak Growth

Skift Blog

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.

Tourism 147
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ABM Success Recipe: Mastering the Crawl, Walk, Run Approach

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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JLL survey shows technology is the top priority of hotel operators amid the labor crunch

Hospitality Net

Imagine stepping into a hotel lobby and breezing through a check-in powered by facial recognition technology. With a key in hand, your app-ordered room service is delivered promptly by a robot.

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Drifter Christchurch celebrates official opening

Hotel Management

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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Quick wins to increase holiday bookings on your hotel website

Hospitality Net

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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Exclusive: inside Paris’ iconic, legendary and luxurious Le Meurice hotel

Hotel Management

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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A Buyer’s Guide to Future-Proofing Your Restaurant Tech Stack

The race to 100% digital is on. With the restaurant industry still in the early innings of its digital transformation, brands need an airtight strategy when it comes to building out their tech stack. Download the buyer’s guide to learn where to prioritize your efforts and get the most out of every investment.