Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Skift Take: Speaking to Skift, JetBlue president Marty St. George said it’s possible to balance a low-cost airline with high-end lounges. If realized as planned, these could be some of the most exclusive spaces of any U.S. carrier.
Lodging
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
ATLANTA—Peachtree Group continued to build momentum with its sixth hotel acquisition of the year with the AC Hotel by Marriott in Park City, Utah, showing the growing equity investment opportunities re-emerging in the hospitality sector. “Our team has successfully acquired a number of hotel properties at below-market prices, taking advantage of the current slowdown in transactions,” said Greg Friedman, managing principal and CEO of Peachtree.
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Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Skift Take: It turns out that 2019 is no longer a good year to compare prices to. That should be a relief to anyone trying to explain why their travel budget looks so different now.
Anthony Cole Training
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Creating a winning sales pitch is a presentation that ends with a decision being made. That is our definition. When presenting to get a decision, it is important to understand this: Theoretically speaking, if a salesperson has done everything correctly up to the point of presentation, then their prospect should be in a position to make a decision at the end of the presentation 100% of the time.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive
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Lodging
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—Extended Stay America announced the launch of its STAY Counted program, designed to make voter registration more accessible and encourage participation in the upcoming presidential election. First introduced in 2020, STAY Counted has been refreshed for the November 2024 election to continue to help communities exercise their right to vote.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
In the competitive world of luxury hospitality, standing out isn’t just about offering opulence—it’s about strategy. Enter game theory, a branch of mathematics that studies strategic interactions where the outcome for each participant depends on the actions of others. Traditionally used in economics and military strategy, game theory offers intriguing insights for luxury hotels aiming to enhance their marketing strategies.
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Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Casona Roma Norte - the latest addition to Mexico’s distinguished Hamak Hotels collection, known for its dedication to a strong sense of place - is set to open its doors on October 1, 2024. A meticulously restored 1920s mansion offering 32 rooms with modern design, Casona Roma Norte merges historical charm with contemporary sophistication and is a reflection of the vibrant evolution of Mexico City’s Colonia Roma neighborhood.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Skift Take: There is huge untapped potential in getting Americans to travel to Europe or the Middle East for lower prices on high-tech wellness services.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
AXIS Architecture + Design, the noted and award-winning West Coast hospitality design, hotel renovation, multi-family residential design, and affordable housing architectural design firm, is pleased to announce the completion of their latest new-build hospitality design project: the AC Hotel Sacramento. Following its soft-opening this summer, the property recently officially started welcoming guests.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Skift Take: Some parts of Expedia Group took a hit during its recently completed tech migration, and now the new CEO is focused on rebuilding and more.
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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
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Last year April Borealis Hotel Group announced, completely in line with its expansion strategy, the acquisition of various hotel projects in Belgium. It is with great pride and pleasure that, thanks to the close and excellent co-operation with the partners Candor, IHG Hotels & Resorts and Adagio, Borealis Hotel Group developed and finished 2 of these projects side by side.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Skift Take: MGM Resorts is the first operator to confirm it has applied for a casino license in the UAE, but it is likely not the only one.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Even though artificial intelligence has been a part of our lexicon for more than seventy years, artificial intelligence remains the latest bright shiny thing. Businesses large and small feel compelled to incorporate artificial intelligence into their company descriptions even with a limited understanding of what artificial intelligence is, or how it could help their business.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Airbnb's non-short-term rental plans, Las Vegas' sporting event goals, and Dubai's departure from luxury tourism.
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
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Saigontourist Group, one of Vietnam’s largest multi-service travel corporations, to drive tourism development in Thailand and Vietnam through strategic promotions, enhanced services, and the creation of innovative tourism products.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Skift Take: JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty said at the Skift Global Forum that JetBlue is focused on its “core strategy” as it seeks to become consistently profitable.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
I recently had the chance to spend time with Horst Schulze, co-founder of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company. While preparing for our conversation, I asked my hospitality industry friends what they most wanted to know. Their top request? The story behind the iconic phrase: “Ladies and Gentlemen serving Ladies and Gentlemen.” I wanted to share Mr. Schulze’s insights with you here because I believe they can apply to you and your own hospitality business.
Hotel Management
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Radisson Hotel Group Director, Development – Australasia, Danilo Curcuruto, discusses market challenges, opportunities and strategies for growth. What is Radisson Hotel Group’s approach to expanding its presence in Australasia? Australasia offers Radisson Hotel Group a unique opportunity to grow from our existing strategically located properties, Radisson Blu Sydney, Radisson Blu Denarau Island Fiji, Radisson Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne, and Grand Papua a member of Radisson Individuals Port More
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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
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Last year April Borealis Hotel Group announced, completely in line with its expansion strategy, the acquisition of various hotel projects in Belgium. It is with great pride and pleasure that, thanks to the close and excellent co-operation with the partners Candor, IHG Hotels & Resorts and Adagio, Borealis Hotel Group developed and finished 2 of these projects side by side.
Lodging
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
RIDGEFIELD, Connecticut—Jeremy Buffam and Julian Buffam, partners at New Castle Hotels & Resorts (NCH), announced the reopening of the 55-room LaSalle Hotel in Bryan, Texas, following a multi-million dollar reimagination. Built in 1928, the hotel is located in downtown Bryan, a recognized Texas Cultural District and sister city to College Station, home of Texas A&M University.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Working at a hotel can be a.wild experience. From unwashed sheets to third-party booking secrets, there’s likely nothing hotel employees haven’t seen. Because they know the ins and outs of hotels so well, we recently asked former and current employees of the BuzzFeed Community to share what tips they have for staying at a hotel. Here are their responses.
Lodging
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
JLL’s Hotels and Hospitality Group announced Daniel C. Peek has joined the firm as president of JLL Americas region. Peek previously served as president and chief operating officer for Hodges Ward Elliott. Omni Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Annette Bales as vice president of sales. Bales will lead and coordinate all global and property-based sales activities for Omni Hotels & Resorts.
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 Net
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Robbert Manussen, Area General Manager Taiwan at IHG Hotels & Resorts, joins Karen Stephens, Revinate CMO, to share how he’s used technology to connect cultures and help hoteliers across three continents stay relevant in their respective markets. Robbert explains that facilitating a cohesive guest experience is like building bridges between guests and hotel teams, and it all starts with investing in the right technology that staff can train on.
Hotel Management
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The Flying Kangaroo has taken off from Brisbane to Port Vila, Vanuatu, for the first time in Qantas ‘ history. The inaugural service, QF159, was at full capacity today with holidaymakers and business travellers making the near 3-hour journey to one of the Pacific’s hidden gems. “We are thrilled to expand our network with the introduction of direct flights between Brisbane and Port Vila,” said Qantas Group CEO International, Cam Wallace. “This new route will maintain connectivit
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The Middle East hospitality industry is at the brink of transformation, driven by technological advancements, shifting consumer preferences, and an increasing focus on sustainability.
Hotel Management
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Amara Singapore, a 38-year-old hotel in Tanjong Pagar, has completed an 11-month-long transformation project encompassing guest rooms, public spaces, meeting spaces, ballrooms and dining venues. A partnership with Studio HBA, a division of Hirsch Bedner Associates, the renovation blends modern aesthetics and traditional warmth, while taking inspiration from the vibrant culture the area.
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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.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Leif R. Evensen, affectionately known as “Mr. Cornell in Europe,” and a deeply respected figure in the hotel industry, passed away on September 6, 2024, at the age of 89, after a long illness. He spent his final weeks at Ullern Health Centre.
Hotel Management
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
As part of a business delegation to the Republic of Korea this week, Air New Zealand Chief Customer and Sales Officer Leanne Geraghty has shared details on the upcoming return of the airline’s seasonal direct services to Seoul. Flights between Auckland and Seoul will recommence on 28 October 2024 and continue through to 29 March 2025, with more than 130 flights between the countries across the period.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Shaping how well we execute service to our guests is a primary function of hotel and restaurant training. From the front of house to the back, and the first floor to the top floor, we support our teams on the path to guest experience and financial rewards. This is fundamental and we hope that nothing gets in the way of our dreams.
Hotel Management
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Accor’s economy hotel brand Ibis, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this month, has launched a new global brand campaign centred around its core value proposition of making travel accessible for all. The ‘Go get it’ campaign, shot at Ibis London Sutton Point, launched on global social media channels and television on Thursday, with a series of seven travel stories.
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