Fri.Nov 22, 2024

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Killington Mountain Lodge Names Waterford Hotel Group Operator

Lodging

WATERFORD, Connecticut—Waterford Hotel Group announced its appointment as the operator for the 102-room Killington Mountain Lodge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, located in central Vermont’s Green Mountains. Killington Mountain Lodge offers access to Killington Resort’s skiing, snowboarding, and seasonal activities. The property has nearly 3,000 square feet of total event space.

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Another Scandic Go Hotel Planned for Jönköping, Sweden

Hospitality Net

Scandic has signed two long-term lease agreements with property owner JV Nordväst Fastighet AB to take over two hotels in Helsingborg and Jönköping that together have 199 rooms. The hotels will undergo comprehensive renovations and will be adapted to Scandic’s new brand before opening during the first half of 2026.

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Rio Hotel & Casino Joins Destination by Hyatt, Completes First Phase of Renovation

Lodging

LAS VEGAS— The Rio Hotel & Casino has joined the Destination by Hyatt brand, following the completion of the resort’s first phase of its $340 million property-wide transformation. As part of the Destination by Hyatt brand and World of Hyatt loyalty program, Rio connects guests and members to the city. Rio is owned and managed by Dreamscape Companies.

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Charting Sustainable Paths: Commitments and Strategies at Minor International

Hospitality Net

At COP29 in Baku, HNtv INSIDERS sat down with Chompan Kulnides, Chief Sustainability Officer at Minor International PCL and Willy Legrand, Professor of Tourism and Hospitality Management at IU International University of Applied Sciences in Germany to discuss Minor International’s sustainability strategy. As one of the largest hospitality and restaurant companies in the Asia Pacific Region, Minor International signed the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism.

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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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5 Steps for Sales Process Improvements

Anthony Cole Training

Many companies monitor their pipeline opportunities with the use of a CRM in order to have information about the opportunities being created by the sales team.

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Avi Brosh’s Arrive By Palisociety Announces 2025 Opening Of Arrive Albuquerque

Hospitality Net

ARRIVE by Palisocietyis set to expand its national portfolio in early 2025 with the debut of the all-new ARRIVE Albuquerque. Set in the downtown core of New Mexico’s largest city, ARRIVE Albuquerque will be the fifth hotel in the ARRIVE by Palisociety portfolio, sitting alongside ARRIVE locations in Austin, Texas; Wilmington, N.C.; Memphis, Tenn.; and Palm Springs, Calif.

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PwC: Post-election clarity and ADR increases likely to sustain hotel performance through 2025 amid modest demand growth

Hospitality Net

The US lodging sector is expected to experience muted growth in 2025, driven by moderate increase in average daily room rates and stable occupancy levels, resulting in an annual increase in revenue per available room of 1.5%. Despite stagnant supply levels over the past few quarters, new construction projects are expected to be spurred in 2025 by a combination of factors, including increasing optimism about a soft landing, easing monetary policies, and other capital markets tailwinds.

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Oberoi’s International Hotel Openings: Locations and Timelines Revealed

Skift Blog

Skift Take: With a London hotel now slated for 2028, Oberoi has said it's eyeing its key source markets. So, will the brand set its sights on the U.S., one of its top 3 markets? Stay tuned!

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U.S. Travel Inducts William D. “Bill” Talbert, III, Christopher L. Thompson into Hall of Leaders

Hospitality Net

Travel industry leaders William D. “Bill” Talbert, III, former president and CEO of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Christopher L. Thompson, former president and CEO of Brand USA, were inducted into the U.S. Travel Association Hall of Leaders on Wednesday.

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Kimpton Releases Annual Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast for 2025

Lodging

ATLANTA, Georgia—Kimpton, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, released its annual Culinary + Cocktail Trend Forecast, which shares predictions from its global restaurant and beverage team. From salted egg yolks and chili crunch fusions to mushroom-infused teas and freeze-dried fruit powder garnishes, Kimpton’s team shares the ingredients, menu items, and techniques that will come to the table in 2025.

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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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Tourism Makes History at COP29 as 50 Countries Back Climate Action Declaration for Sector

Hospitality Net

For the first time in the history of the summit, COP29 featured a Tourism Day, with a First Ministerial Meeting dedicated to positioning tourism policy to support national climate goals. In Baku, public and private sector leaders recognized the significant impact of climate change on the tourism sector and its contribution to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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CoStar: Holiday Calendar Shift Impacts Weekly U.S. Hotel Industry Performance

Lodging

WASHINGTON—Due to the Veteran’s Day calendar shift, the U.S. hotel industry reported mixed year-over-year performance comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through Nov. 16, 2024. U.S. Hotel PerformanceNovember 10-26, 2024 Percentage change from comparable week in 2023:Occupancy: 63.3 percent (up 1.5 percent)ADR: $154.96 (down 1.1 percent)RevPAR: $98.11 (up 0.4 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, Tampa saw the largest increases across each of the three key performance metrics: occupancy (

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New Extended Stay America Premier Suites Opens in Asheville, North Carolina

Hospitality Net

Extended Stay America®, the leading mid-priced extended stay hotel brand in the United States, announced today the opening of the Extended Stay America Premier Suites — Asheville, located in Asheville, North Carolina. TGC Group developed the property.

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Sabre’s CEO Won’t Say if He’s Selling Hospitality Unit – He’s Talking Up Its Growth

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Kurt Ekert says there's a lot of potential to grow Sabre's hotel and airline tech businesses, so no, it's not fully focused on distribution.

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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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Novotel Abidjan Marcory Opens in Côte D’Ivoire

Hospitality Net

Novotel, a leading global brand within the Accor portfolio, proudly announces the opening of Novotel Abidjan Marcory, a vibrant addition to the lively Marcory district. Designed to meet the needs of modern professionals and families, this contemporary 17-storey hotel features thoughtful design, flexible spaces, and uplifting experiences.

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Rio Las Vegas officially joins Destination by Hyatt brand

Hotel Business

The newly reimagined Rio Hotel & Casino has officially joined the Destination by Hyatt brand, following the completion of the resort’s first phase of its $340 million property-wide transformation. The property is owned and managed by Dreamscape Companies. As the largest property within Hyatt’s global hotel portfolio, based on room count, and the first Destination by Hyatt hotel in Nevada, Rio strengthens World of Hyatt’s brand footprint in the one of the world’s most vibrant destinatio

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Rio Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Officially Joins the Destination by Hyatt Brand

Hospitality Net

Iconic Las Vegas resort enhances guestroom, meetings and convention and culinary offerings for leisure and convention guests.

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Apple's Latest IOS 18.2 Update: What Hotel Marketers Need to Know

Hotel News Resource

Significant upcoming privacy updates from Apple are coming in December and they will impact email marketing strategies. For hotel marketers, these changes are crucial as they will alter how engagement metrics like email opens and clicks are tracked.

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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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Cincinnati, Ohio Welcomes Hotel Celare, a New Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott, Opening this Winter

Hospitality Net

Cincinnati, Ohio will soon unveil its latest addition to the Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott collection with the opening of the much-anticipated Hotel Celare - a modern, sophisticated retreat located at 310 Straight Street - in The District at Clifton Heights. Nestled across from the University of Cincinnati and a short drive from downtown, the seven-story, 171-room property will offer an elevated culinary experience with an onsite restaurant and bar, bold design and modern amenities includi

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IDeaS unveils 2025 hospitality predictions

Hotel Business

IDeaS, a SAS company, a provider of hotel revenue management software and services, has released its annual trends report, 5 Predictions That Will Shape Hospitality in 2025. To help hospitality companies navigate the new year and beyond, IDeaS collected insight from some of the top minds in the industry, including hoteliers, management companies and technology partners to identify the major trends hospitality organizations are likely to see, as well as how to implement new strategies and technol

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Palladium Hotel Group Presents Grand Palladium Select Collection

Hospitality Net

Palladium Hotel Group, through its renowned brand Grand Palladium Hotels & Resorts, has announced the launch of Grand Palladium Select Collection, a new, premium offering designed to elevate the guest experience. Available for guests from the Junior Suite base room category upwards, the hotel collection combines top-tier services and facilities with outstanding dining and engaging entertainment.

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Raines breaks ground on The Shepherd Hotel Columbia Vista

Hotel Business

Raines has broken ground on The Shepherd Hotel Columbia Vista in Columbia, SC. Developed and managed by Raines, this will be the second Shepherd Hotel in the state. With design and architecture by Garvin Design Group and built by Mashburn Construction , the hotel is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2025. The first Shepherd Hotel opened in downtown Clemson, SC, in September of 2022.

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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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Peachtree Group Breaks Ground on Residence Inn by Marriott in San Antonio, Texas

Hospitality Net

Peachtree Group ("Peachtree") celebrated the groundbreaking of a new 171-room studio-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in downtown San Antonio, Texas, near the Riverwalk, set to open in the second quarter of 2026. This development brings an upscale, extended-stay option to the vibrant San Antonio market, offering visitors a combination of comfort, modern amenities and prime access to local attractions.

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Fairmont Breakers debuts in Long Beach, CA

Hotel Business

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts , part of Accor , in partnership with investment and development group Pacific6 , has opened Fairmont Breakers Long Beach in Long Beach, CA. The landmark hotel debuts after a multimillion-dollar transformation. Located 25 miles south of Los Angeles, the hotel, originally built in 1926, offers the city’s only luxury spa and rooftop bar, as well as a pool terrace, two signature restaurants, including the return of the Sky Room, two other bars, just under 10,000 sq. ft

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[Free guide] Is Travel Tuesday the new Black Friday for hoteliers?

Hospitality Net

When it comes to boosting bookings, hoteliers like you are on the lookout for new opportunities to stand out and capture guest attention. People around the world are familiar with the discounts available on Black Friday, but a newer trend that’s making waves in North America is Travel Tuesday, and it might be time for European players to take note.

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U.S. hotel results for week ending Nov. 16

Hotel Business

Due to the Veteran’s Day calendar shift, the U.S. hotel industry reported mixed year-over-year performance comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through Nov. 16. Nov. 10-16 (percentage change from comparable week in 2023): Occupancy: 63.3% (+1.5%) ADR: $154.96 (-1.1%) RevPAR: $98.11 (+0.4%) Among the top 25 markets, Tampa saw the largest increases across each of the three key performance metrics: occupancy (+30.3% to 87.2%), ADR (+17.4% to $176.73) and RevPAR (+52.9% to $154.16).

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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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RevPAR up in 84% of global markets: Japan continues to blossom, China remains sluggish

Hospitality Net

STR’s global "bubble chart" update for the four weeks ending 9 November 2024 shows 84% of global markets with year-over-year growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR), a gain of seven percentage points from last month’s update (77%).

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Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Declares a Lockout

Hotelier Magazine

MONTREAL — Yesterday, Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth announced the implementation of a lockout starting at 6 a.m. This decision followed the rejection of the management’s proposal by union representatives during recent negotiations. This proposal has been accepted by 17 other establishments in the hotel sector in Quebec over the past few weeks. Despite considerable efforts by management over the past year, including the use of conciliators and the withdrawal of several initial demands in a spirit

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Upcoming holiday season impact on U.S. hotel performance

Hospitality Net

Two significant changes will impact travel in the U.S. this holiday season. First, Thanksgiving is a week later, meaning there are five less days between Thanksgiving and Christmas and likely more travel compression between the two holidays. Second, Christmas and New Year’s Day move from a Monday last year to a Wednesday this year.

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A quintessentially southern story

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs A quintessentially southern story A quintessentially southern story America’s South is witnessing a wave of design-forward hotels sprouting up, and a few select design firms are elegantly combining traditional aesthetics with contemporary design resulting in impressive new hospitality projects that rival the best luxury hotels of capitals around the world… Located within Atlanta’s vibrant Fourth Ward neighbourhood , the recently opened FORTH Hotel & Social Club, fea

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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.