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Government steps in to drive return of tourism to Far North Queensland following Cyclone Jasper

Hotel Management

A AU$5 million recovery package aimed at driving visitation to Cairns and Far North Queensland in the wake of the devastating Tropical Cyclone Jasper and recent flooding has been welcomed by peak industry body Accommodation Australia. The Federal and Queensland State government initiative includes discounted airfares and accommodation which is expected to boost business for local tourism operators.

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Food and beverage industry trends 2024: Culinary harmony unveiled

Hospitality Net

In the wide-ranging Food and Beverage industry, global trends are increasingly important. As cultures intertwine and borders blur, the industry must cater to a palate that is constantly evolving and universally connected. Here, we delve deep into the international choreography that makes F&B a globally harmonized experience.

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Search Underway for Missing Door Plug From Alaska Airlines’ Boeing 737 Max 9

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Investigators are searching for the missing panel that fell off an Alaska Airlines’ jet that is believed to be in a suburb near Portland, Oregon.

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Future of hospitality: What is shaping our decisions in 2024?

Hospitality Net

In recent years, the hospitality sector has navigated significant changes and hurdles, responding to challenges like a global health crisis, inflation, labour shortages, and digital migration.

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Don't 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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A Meliá mi amor: Innside by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit

Hotel Management

Spanish hotel chain, Meliá, may not be the first brand that comes to mind when Australian and New Zealand travellers think about their next holiday or business trip, but Meliá Hotels International is a long-established, global enterprise that has expanded well beyond its Spanish borders since its founding in 1956. In fact, Meliá can count more than 400 hotels under 10 unique brands in 40 countries comprising close to 100,000 rooms and a growth rate approaching 8%.

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The art of curricula and program evaluation for continuous improvement

Hospitality Net

In an ever-evolving global landscape of education, the pursuit of excellence is not merely a goal; it is a necessity. Educational institutions around the world are entrusted with the crucial task of nurturing the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and innovators. To meet this profound responsibility, institutions like yours must continually adapt, innovate, and refine their curricula and programs.

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IDeaS Enhances Client Experience Through Tailored Learning Pathways and Expanded Training Opportunities

Hospitality Net

IDeaS, a SAS company, the world’s leading provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, redoubles its commitment to providing a top-tier client experience with new enhancements to the IDeaS Learning Journey. This effort includes the implementation of live chat support, monthly interactive live learning events, and on-demand tailored education offerings.

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STAAH unveils India’s top 10 hotel booking channels for 2023

STAAH

GoMMT, Booking.com and Agoda retain their top spots in the fast-growing Indian travel economy. Press Release [5th January 2024] : Global hotel technology giant, STAAH, has revealed the top channels across its network of 19,000+ properties. Gobibo and MakeMyTrip owner, GoMMT took the top spot for six years running. Booking.com and Agoda were on number two and three spots, retaining their position from last year.

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5 Technologies Hotels Should Adopt in 2024

Hospitality Net

In 2024, hotel owners and operators should leverage modern and flexible technology to expand revenue opportunities, personalize guest experiences, and scale their businesses. In this article, we explore the key technologies that hotels should adopt to elevate services and enhance their performance in the coming year.

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PathSpot Debuts SafetySuite to Streamline Health and Safety Procedures for the Food Service Industry

Hospitality Tech

All-in-one platform offers a comprehensive scope of solutions to improve operations, mitigate risk and drive compliance for restaurants, hotels, retailers and more.

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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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Why Hotels of All Sizes Are Embracing Outsourced Revenue Management

Hospitality Net

In the hospitality industry, achieving optimal revenue performance used to be the domain of larger, full-service hotels, with smaller and select-service hotels often left to navigate revenue management independently. However, the trend is shifting as hotels of all sizes increasingly embrace the outsourced revenue management model to enhance their revenue performance and market shares, without increasing their payroll costs.

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From Caves to Hotels The Evolution of Sound Management in the.

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From Caves to Hotels The Evolution of Sound Management in the Hotel Industry | Hotel Marketing

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£2 billion of UK hotel transactions in 2023

Hospitality Net

£2 billion of UK hotel transactions were recorded in 2023, according to global property adviser Knight Frank. Q4 was the strongest quarter of the year for investment into the sector with £615 million of deals, representing 31% of the total annual investment activity.

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Leveraging Fintech in Travel

Hospitality Net

Financial technology (fintech) in hospitality has generally been used to reduce processing costs, provide traveler flexibility, or minimize friction in expense reimbursement for business travelers. The need for simplifying booking, rebooking, and payment processes for travelers has been highlighted post-pandemic. There is a high potential for growth within the industry if tech solutions are properly understood and applied appropriately.

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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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Roaring Success and Silent Struggles: The Dynamics of Wildlife Tourism in India

Hospitality Net

Wildlife tourism in India is experiencing a strong comeback, evolving into a luxury experience. Eco-friendly accommodations have been leveraging this growing demand, offering distinctive experiences with minimal ecological impact. Read on to know more.

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2023 Flashback: A Year Driven by Innovation, Inclusion & Emotion

Hospitality Net

In 2023, we reached new heights. Our commitment to empowering Talent and nurturing a diverse culture led to milestones like the industry-first Reveal Talent program launch. We expanded our horizons, from designing unique travel experiences to unveiling Orient Express Silenseas, the world’s largest sailing ship.

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