Skift Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Skift Take: Attracting modern travelers requires a keen understanding of their desires and concerns. In this talk, we learn how NEOM is leveraging its breathtaking nature and sustainability commitments to build a future-focused luxury city that caters to younger audiences with a taste for adventure.
Lodging
DECEMBER 22, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C.—AAA projects 115.2 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the 10-day year-end holiday travel period. This year’s total number of domestic travelers is a 2.2 percent increase over last year and the second highest year-end travel forecast since 2000 when AAA began tracking holiday travel. 2019 remains the busiest Christmas and New Year’s travel period on record with 119 million travelers.
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Skift Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Skift Take: Commercial considerations doomed high-speed freight company Hyperloop One, which featured tech that attracted the interest of Elon Musk and Richard Branson. The company is dead, but the dream lives on.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Uniting once again with owner-partners, Reuben Brothers - following the success of the opening of Hotel La Palma in Capri this summer - Oetker Collection is taking its famed European hospitality to the U.S. for the first time, to open The Vineta Hotel in Palm Beach next autumn.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive
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Skift Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Skift Take: In this video from Skift Global Forum East, Skift shared findings from its 2023 trend report in partnership with Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism. The report explores the innovative approach Dubai is using to responsibly manage the surge of visitors expected to visit the region in the next decade, along with strategies to engage the next generation of travelers.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Volga Hotel, by Mexico’s uber-chic hospitality collectionHamak Hotels, brings a unique blend of striking minimalist design and immersive maximalist experiences to Mexico City’s burgeoning Cuauhtemoc neighborhood. Centrally located within walking distance to both the Roma and Condesa neighborhoods - and just a block away from Paseo de la Reforma Avenue, the most iconic boulevard in Latin America - Volga offers a sophisticated enclave for trendsetters, culture enthusiasts, gastronomy and mixology
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Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Roya Lifestyle Developments collaborated with two distinguished design firms to create a series of ultra-luxurious residences located on Palm Jumeirah. This partnership has infused a surge of creativity into the project, according to the operators.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Skift Take: The fragmentation of the travel industry makes it increasingly difficult for brands to find a foothold. In this talk, we learn how Almosafer has successfully integrated multiple business sectors under a single umbrella to align with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Aloft Santo Domingo Piantini with pool on the terrace and 360-degree views in Santo Domingo, capital of the Dominican Republic.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Skift Take: Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector is moving from vision to reality. Skift is exploring this journey in its newest podcast – The Skift Travel Spotlight: The Future of Tourism in Saudi Arabia.
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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 22, 2023
In the ever-evolving world of hospitality, the importance of one thing remains the same - guest feedback and online ratings are crucial to continuous improvement and staying ahead of the competition. To keep your resort at the top of its game, it’s essential to understand what your guests love, what makes their stay unforgettable and more importantly what they’d like improved and where the shortcomings were in the service received.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Skift Take: Moving the window brothels out of the Red Light District would be a big step in discouraging party behavior in Amsterdam.
Lodging
DECEMBER 22, 2023
At the American Hotel & Lodging Association, advocacy on behalf of our 30,000-plus members is at the heart of everything we do. Thanks to the support of members like you and the hard work of our incredible team, AHLA racked up a host of impressive advocacy victories in 2023. Here are the highlights: Advocacy Wins Across All Branches of the Federal Government State and Local Advocacy Victories Around the Country Thank you for your steadfast […] The post 2023 in Review: A Look Back at AH
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Skift Take: The global Travel Health Index rose to 105, continuing the trend of surpassing pre-pandemic levels and setting a new benchmark. Latin America, propelled by the Taylor Swift Eras Tour led the score, soaring to an all-time high regional index of 117 in November 2023.
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 22, 2023
ARLINGTON, Virginia—Hilton Arlington National Landing has completed a multi-million dollar renovation to its 393-room hotel and meeting space. The nine-month project includes updates to the lobby, guestrooms, meeting rooms, ballrooms, restaurant, and bar, as well as the fitness center. “Hilton Arlington National Landing takes pride in delivering to our guests a memorable travel experience backed by the latest innovations and amenities in hospitality.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at a probe into airline loyalty programs, the trends that shaped 2023, and Souh African tourism concerns.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 22, 2023
The Indigo Road Hospitality Group and Larry Spelts, president of the company’s Lodging & Lifestyle Adventures division, will mutually part ways after successfully expanding the hospitality company into the hotel industry officially nearly four years ago at the America’s Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) in Los Angeles in 2020.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Skift Take: The Hawaii Visitors and Conventions Bureau will need to find a leader with a long experience in managing crisis management.
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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
DECEMBER 22, 2023
U.S. hotel performance was expectedly lower from the previous week, but year-over-year comparisons were positive, according to CoStar’s latest data through 16 December. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
Hotel Business
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Foley Entertainment Group (FEG) , established by businessman and Sonoma Valley vintner, Bill Foley, has acquired Sonoma’s MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa from Lat33 Capital. FEG will be taking over the day-to-day management of MacArthur Place. The upscale 69-room boutique hotel, located in California Wine Country, has just completed its multiyear transformation, recently unveiling its final stage of the four-year, property-wide evolution that includes a renewed spa and fitness center, revamped out
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Belial, Behemoth, Beelzebub, Asmodeus, Satanas, Lucifer
Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Foley Entertainment Group (FEG), established by businessman and Sonoma Valley vintner, Bill Foley, has acquired Sonoma's iconic MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa from Lat33 Capital.
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
Hotel Business
DECEMBER 22, 2023
The Indigo Road Hospitality Group and Larry Spelts , president of the company’s Lodging & Lifestyle Adventures division, will mutually part ways after expanding the hospitality company into the hotel industry officially nearly four years ago at the America’s Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) in Los Angeles in 2020. Gabriel Perez Effective immediately, Gabriel Perez has been elevated to COO of Lodging & Lifestyle Adventures, ensuring a seamless transition in leadership for the compan
Hotel Designs
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Hotel Designs Reimagined ‘alpine chic’ from Das Edelweiss Reimagined ‘alpine chic’ from Das Edelweiss The Salzburg mountain resort Das Edelweiss has undergone an extensive renovation, taking its spa offering to a new level. We went off-piste for a closer look… After a successful winter season, this five-star hotel underwent an extensive renovation in order to offer guests an even higher level of comfort and quality.
Hotel Business
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Moxy Phoenix Downtown has made its debut in the historic Luhrs Building. PEG Companies (PEG), a vertically integrated commercial real estate investment company, and Dallas-based A.G. Hill Partners purchased the Luhrs Building at the end of 2019. Since that time, the team worked to renovate and convert the building’s interior while preserving the exterior facade.
Hotel Designs
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Hotel Designs Crosswater curates the top trends coming up for bathrooms Crosswater curates the top trends coming up for bathrooms With bathrooms having transformed from being purely functional spaces, into places of personal retreat, Crosswater identifies the top bathroom trends moving forward into 2024… In the past few years’ bathrooms have become carefully curated spaces, designed to reflect a brand or a homeowner’s personal style, whilst effortlessly combining functionality and aestheti
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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.
Hotel Business
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Red Roof recently opened four new hotels—two Red Roof Inns, a Red Roof Inn & Suites and a HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof property. The 37-room Red Roof Inn Copiague, NY, is located off of Sunrise Highway and offers free WiFi, free coffee in the lobby, a snack center and free parking. As part of its conversion to a Red Roof property, renovations included updating the guest bathrooms and the breakfast area, adding new bedding and updating landscaping.
Hotel Designs
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Hotel Designs Year in review: boutique hotel bedroom trends with sofa.com Year in review: boutique hotel bedroom trends with sofa.com sofa.com looks back at its boutique projects this year that all make a strong case for both form and function sharing the spotlight in the hotel guestroom… sofa.com has spent the year working with designers who have made it clear that boutique hotels are no longer simple nor quaint.
Hotel Business
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Oetker Collection is taking its European hospitality to the U.S. for the first time to open The Vineta Hotel in Palm Beach, FL, next fall. Owned by Reuben Brothers , which partners with Oetker Collection on Hotel La Palma in Capri this summer, the new hotel will be located two blocks off Worth Avenue and blocks away from the beach. Oetker Collection is bringing back the Vineta name that it held for more than 50 years for the hotel housed in a nearly 100-year-old building.
Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Article - Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah Hotel Re-Opens in the United Arab Emirates - After an extensive refurbishment, the resort has unveiled 203 keys in total including 149 guest rooms and 54 suites with breathtaking views.
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