Wed.Jun 19, 2024

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Unlocking Innovation 

Lodging

When it comes to in-room entertainment technology, the guest experience is driven by guest expectations. Hoteliers looking to foster loyalty often feel pressure to meet these preferences, which tend to be generational. “As Millennial and Gen Z travelers represent an increasing share of bookings, they’re bringing their technology expectations with them,” observed Peter Feeney, vice president, DISH Business.

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10 things you didn’t know about the Holiday Inn brand

Hospitality Net

According to Morning Consult Intelligence data, the leading audience & brand tracking platform, the Holiday Inn brand is the most trusted travel and hospitality brand in the United States. To celebrate, IHG Hotels & Resorts looks back on the brand’s history and legacy of extraordinary stories and industry-changing success.

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Why JetBlue’s Baggage Change Leaves United Airlines on its Own

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As JetBlue makes carry-on bags free for all passengers, is United's isolated market positioning becoming increasingly untenable?

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Newly Renovated Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina Shines Bright in the San Diego Harbor

Hospitality Net

Situated in the San Diego harbor, the hotel offers modernized accommodations and amenities, three sparkling pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, four new dining concepts, and views of the marina and San Diego skyline.

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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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Indian Stock Exchange Launches Index to Track Travel Listings — India Report

Skift Blog

Skift Take: A new stock market index to track the performance of the travel sector is an indicator of the segment's growth in India. Travel companies are having a dream run at the Indian bourses. It remains to be seen whether this demand will sustain over the long term.

Travel 271
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Marriott’s St. Regis Brand Debuts in Oman

Hospitality Net

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts have announced the highly anticipated opening of The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort, marking the debut of the brand in Oman. Blending local heritage, avant-garde design and the timeless glamour of the St. Regis brand, the resort, developed by Alfardan Group, introduces the signature hallmarks born at New York’s finest address of Fifth Avenue and 55th Street, to the region’s luminaries.

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Westin Hotels & Resorts Makes Its Debut In Vietnam

Hospitality Net

Westin Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, today announced the opening of The Westin Resort & Spa Cam Ranh, marking the brand’s entry into Vietnam. Nestled along a long sandy beach on Vietnam’s south-central coast, this 207-key resort will offer a choice of spacious guest rooms, suites and pool villas, locally sourced cuisine and an extensive collection of well-being experiences designed to empower guests to be the best version of themselv

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IDeaS Reaches Nearly 2,000 Properties on the Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform

Lodging

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota—IDeaS announced that it has reached the milestone of nearly 2,000 properties live on the Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform (OHIP). This integration connects RMS solutions, including IDeaS G3 RMS, with Oracle’s OPERA Cloud platform, accessible through OHIP and the Oracle Cloud Marketplace. IDeaS and Oracle are nearing a milestone of 10,000 shared clients.

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Sabre Hospitality launches SynXis Concierge.AI: revolutionizing customer service with generative AI

Hospitality Net

Sabre Hospitality, a division of Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced the launch of SynXis Concierge.AI, an innovative solution harnessing the power of Generative AI to transform customer service for hoteliers. Sabre Hospitality will be showcasing the product and its capabilities at HITEC Charlotte in USA between June 24-27, 2024.

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NYU SPS Tisch Center, HEDNA, and RateGain Present State of Distribution 2024

Lodging

NEW YORK—The NYU School of Professional Studies Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality and its Hospitality Innovation Hub (HI Hub) Experiential Learning Lab, along with HEDNA and RateGain, announced the release of the first edition of their report, the State of Distribution 2024. This report provides an in-depth look into how the day-to-day life of commercial teams within hotels is changing with multiple disruptions over the last few years.

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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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Future Hospitality Summit Launches White Paper on Navigating the Hospitality Tech Investment Landscape

Hospitality Net

Ahead of Future Hospitality Summit - FHS World, the region’s flagship hospitality investment event taking place from 30 September to 2 October at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, organisers The Bench have published their latest industry white paper on Navigating the Hospitality Tech Investment Landscape.

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Hotel Indigo Asheville Downtown Selects Crestline as Manager

Lodging

FAIRFAX, Virginia—Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC, announced it has been selected to manage the Hotel Indigo Asheville Downtown in Asheville, North Carolina. The newly renovated hotel has 116 guestrooms, including 16 penthouse suites, and an 865 square foot “inspiration room” that accommodates up to 20 guests for meetings and gatherings.

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Artist Vincent Ballentine Selected to Help Honor Greensboro Six; Unveils Concept for Wyndham Rewards Commissioned Mural

Hospitality Net

Following a nation-wide search that saw more than 50 submissions from artists coast-to-coast, Wyndham Rewards®, in collaboration with the City of Greensboro and First Tee – Central Carolina, today announced artist Vincent Ballentine has been selected to design and install a commemorative mural honoring civil rights pioneers, The Greensboro Six, at historic Gillespie Golf Course in Greensboro, N.C.

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Remington Hospitality Promotes Ted Peters to SVP of Beverage & Food

Lodging

DALLAS, Texas—Remington Hospitality announced that Ted Peters has been promoted to senior vice president of beverage & food. With 16 years as a member of the firm’s growing team, Ted has led B&F efforts over the past two years. “We’re thrilled to announce Ted Peters’ promotion to senior vice president of beverage & food,” said Sloan Dean, CEO of Remington Hospitality.

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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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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Opens the First Wyndham Hotel in Genting Highlands, Malaysia

Hospitality Net

Discover Wyndham Ion Majestic Hotel, Genting Highlands - the first 5-Star Wyndham Hotel offering high quality accommodations, dining, and retail spaces for an unforgettable experience.

Retail 147
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Checking in to Saint Lucia’s Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Checking in to Saint Lucia’s Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort Checking in to Saint Lucia’s Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort To capture ‘Caribbean elegance’ from a post-renovation perspective, writer Joanna Blunden checked in to Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort where nature is at the core of both design and hospitality… The hotel scene in Saint Lucia is as diverse as its wildlife.

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Marriott Bonvoy and The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation Provide $500K Donation to World Central Kitchen for Disaster Response Efforts

Hospitality Net

Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program, and The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott (JWASM) Foundation are combining forces to donate $500,000 to World Central Kitchen (WCK), the non-profit organization founded by renowned chef José Andrés. The donation is expected to greatly enhance WCK’s ability to provide meals in the wake of natural disasters and crises around the world, helping those in need receive the nutrition and support they require during challenging times

Travel 147
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137 Pillars House joins SLH considerate collection

eHotelier

The award-winning 137 Pillars House is a stunning 30 suite boutique Hotel with a rich colonial past; built around the original colonial teak homestead which dates back to the late 1800’s. It is located in a leafy residential enclave a few minutes’ walk from the historical Wat Gate Temple, Ping River and boutique shopping area.

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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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Hospitality leadership - Quek Huilin’s journey from EHL student to CEO

Hospitality Net

While Ms Quek Huilin always had her sights on pursuing theater, she was drawn to the passion, genuine human connections and camaraderie exemplified by both front- and back-of-house team members in delivering immersive, seamless customer experiences.

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Wildwood on the Lake

Webrezpro

Take your family to unwind at Wildwood on the Lake, nestled in the Adirondacks. You can swim, boat, and light up one of their lakeside BBQ grills (grab a room with a kitchenette to keep those burger patties cool until it’s time).

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JLL View: How hospitality keeps workers satisfied

Hospitality Net

Merriam Webster’s Dictionary defines hospitality as “generous and friendly treatment of visitors and guests or hospitable treatment.” Traditionally it’s been applied to the hotel sector, but these days we’re starting to hear a lot more about hospitality in the office sector as well.

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All the Tricks to Increase Your Bonus as a Hotel Revenue Manager

Demand Calendar

RevPAR and RGI are not just numbers on a spreadsheet; they play a pivotal role in determining the compensation of revenue managers, the professionals responsible for maximizing a hotel's profitability. Bonuses and incentives for revenue managers are often directly tied to achieving or exceeding RevPAR and RGI targets. However, in recent years, there's been a growing concern regarding the accuracy and transparency of RevPAR reporting.

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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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Foxhills Club & Resort Elevates Guest Experience with Installation of Crave Interactive Tablets in All Rooms

Hospitality Net

Foxhills Club & Resort is proud to announce the installation of Crave Interactive’s state-of-the-art tablets in all guest rooms, further enhancing the luxurious guest experience the resort is known for. These tablets feature one-touch dialling to contact hotel departments and mobile ordering capabilities for outdoor spaces, including the pool area.

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Thoughtful Thursday – Introducing Day Use Room Feature

STAAH

Imagine a business traveler, Sarah, who has a long layover at the airport between connecting flights. Instead of spending hours in an uncomfortable airport lounge, she can now book a day use room at a nearby hotel. This private, comfortable space allows her to freshen up, catch up on work emails, and even take a short nap before her next flight, arriving at her destination feeling refreshed and productive.

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Wyndham Expands in Taiwan Market with Wyndham Sun Moon Lake

Hospitality Net

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with 25 brands and approximately 9,200 hotels in more than 95 countries, announced the grand opening of Wyndham Sun Moon Lake in partnership with LeaLea Group. The hotel opening marks the first Wyndham® hotel and internationally branded resort in Taiwan and illustrates Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ strategic growth in the region, expanding the accommodation choices for travelers across Asia-Pacific.

Marketing 147
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Hotel demand forecasting: a beginner’s guide

eHotelier

When you understand what’s most likely to come next, you can plan and act accordingly—and ultimately be more successful.

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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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MarketHub by HBX Group gathers industry leaders in Istanbul

Hospitality Net

HBX Group has revealed the latest details for the upcoming MarketHub Europe, taking place from 26-27 June 2024 at the Hilton Bomonti Istanbul. This year’s theme, "New Frontiers," promises to delve into the latest trends and innovations shaping the travel and hospitality Industry.

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HEDNA Releases The State of Distribution Report

Hotel News Resource

The survey was designed to tackle the hospitality industry's distribution challenges head-on and illuminate the path towards innovative solutions and a better guest experience.

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Aptech to Unveil NEW Enterprise Accounting Dashboard at HITEC Charlotte

Hospitality Net

Aptech, a hospitality company providing the best in finance and accounting software for more than 50 years to hotels, will reveal a NEW dashboard for its PVNG enterprise accounting solution at HITEC Charlotte, to be held June 24 to 27 at the Charlotte (N.C.) Convention Center. Developed at the request of its customers, the tool provides a quick view of the status of a hotel’s financials from the previous night and more.

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International Travellers to Europe Prioritise Safety and Quality This Summer

Hotel News Resource

Enthusiasm for travel is rising in key international markets, with 59% of respondents interested in overseas trips for summer 2024 - a notable 9% increase compared to 2019. Europe's appeal is gradually picking up, albeit at a slower pace, due to security and affordability concerns.

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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.