Skift Blog
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Skift Take: Vacasa got hammered in the public markets and needed to go private. Whether Casago and Rootstock have the wherewithal to right the ship is an open question.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 30, 2024
As we enter 2025, hospitality continues to follow the mantra that we live in a world governed by rules, or as we refer to them in the industry, standards. While these act as guidelines for hotel employees and provide them with an element of downside protection, they also end up shaping the experience of hotel guests and encouraging conformity.
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Skift Blog
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Skift Take: In 2024, tourism pivoted to Live Tourism, with travelers chasing events and moments over destinations. Emotional, communal experiences dominated itineraries, transforming how brands package, promote, and deliver travel.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Ditch the cookie-cutter approach. Its time to stand out, sell smart, and win big in the year ahead. As someone who lives and breathes the hospitality industry, Ive seen firsthand how rapidly things are changing. From groundbreaking technologies to shifting customer expectations to cutthroat competition, success today requires more than staying the courseit demands innovation, creativity, and a little bravery.
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Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.
Are Morch
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Imagine stepping into a hotel that already feels like home, where the staff greets you by name and your favorite cocktail is waiting in your room. This isn’t just a pipe dreamit’s the alluring reality of hyper-personalized hospitality, made possible by a secret weapon that many hotels are already starting to wield: AI. Unlocking the […] The post The Secret AI Weapon Hotels Should Start Using Now to Anticipate Your Every Desire and Why You’ll Never Stay Anywhere Else appea
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Sometime along the lifetime of any hospitality project development or property refurbishment the potential role and scope of some sort of health, wellness or spa component is discussed.
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Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 30, 2024
On average for Europe compared with November 2023, the indicators are in the green. Total occupancy rate up by 1.4 points and average daily rates up by 1.6%.
Hotel Designs
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Hotel Designs Marriott International: hotel openings slated for 2025 Marriott International: hotel openings slated for 2025 From the shores of Lake Como to the caves of Cappadocia, the Marriott pipeline for 2025 promises to deliver some hot hotel openings, punctuated by elegant interiors and destination-driven design… While hotel opening dates and brand pipelines are notoriously unreliable, with Q1 often sliding seamlessly into Q3, it is always reassuring to see a list of exciting new deve
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 30, 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, were excited to look back at the stories that resonated most with our readers on Hospitality Net this year. From thought-provoking opinion pieces to key industry insights, these articles captured the attention of hospitality professionals worldwide. Weve compiled the most-read stories from the past 12 months for you to explore and reflect on as we prepare for another exciting year ahead.
Hotel Business
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Rocco Forte Hotels hasappointed Elena Black as SVP, marketing, joining the executive leadership team. With more than two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Black brings a wealth of expertise in brand development, marketing strategy and customer engagement, according to the company. Prior to joining Rocco Forte Hotels, she spent more than 13 years at Six Senses, where she played a pivotal role in shaping its distinctive and powerful brand.
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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!
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Theres a big difference between profitable hotels and those that struggle. Surprisingly, the difference isnt related to location, quality, or service.
Lure Agency
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Success in 2025 is about solving problems, building meaningful connections, […] The post The Hospitality Vendors Guide to Winning 2025: Strategies That Actually Work appeared first on Lure Agency.
Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 30, 2024
The increase can be attributed to the Hannukah calendar shift and the compressed business travel period between Thanksgiving and Christmas, despite the seasonal slowdown usually experienced.
Hotel Business
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Atrium Hospitality recently revealed the graduation of the inaugural class of WomenRISE, the companys female hotel general manager development program. WomenRISE kicked off in February and wrapped up in October of this year. Work is underway to select the next group of future GMs for career development in 2025. The WomenRISE program supports women in successfully navigating the next steps of their career journeys by providing mentorship, resources and opportunities for growth, according to the c
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Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.
Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Article - Julian Whiston Named New Head of Hotels and Hospitality in Australia and New Zealand - Before rejoining JLL, Whiston was Partner and Joint Head of National Hotels and Hospitality, Valuations and Advisory at Knight Frank Australia.
Hotels by Day
DECEMBER 30, 2024
When Mark Cuban passed on investing in HotelsByDay on Shark Tank, well admit it stung. After all, hes Mark Cubanbillionaire investor, Mavericks owner, and Shark Tank legend. But here we are, years later, thriving. So, Mark, how about a friendly little check-in? Youve been candid about your Shark Tank track record, admitting in 2022 that your investments on the show have made a net loss.
Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Article - Taj Cochin International Airport Hotel Opens - The Taj Cochin International Airport hotel, with its 111 rooms, combines modern design with Kerala's rich artistic heritage.
Hotel Business
DECEMBER 30, 2024
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) recently announced that Michelle Woodley , president of Preferred Hotel Group, will receive the Albert E. Koehl Award for Hospitality Marketing. She will be honored at the HSMAI Adrian Awards on Feb. 18, 2025, at the New York Marriott Marquis. Also being honored at the Adrian Awards will be Victoria de Falco , who was chosen for the Winthrop W.
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
DECEMBER 30, 2024
In the heart of Zululand, South Africa, lies Babanango Game Reserve, a once cattle-farmed landscape that now stands as a true testament to the power of environmental renewal. This reserve recently underwent one of South Africas most ambitious rewilding projects, reintroducing the Big 5 after nearly 150 years. The land, which is rich with history, culture, and natural beauty, has undergone an extraordinary transformation, and Luxury Frontiers had the honor of playing a key role in its incredible
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 30, 2024
A quick jaunt up the coast for Angelenos or anyone else in Southern California (SoCal) is the picturesque haven of Santa Barbara with its never-ending white sand beaches surrounded by trendy restaurants and beachfront accommodations. But drive a few minutes up the citys hills, and you will reach the El Encanto, a secluded, 7.5-acre oasis of verdant gardens tucked into the upper reaches.
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