Skift Blog
JULY 18, 2024
Skift Take: The Expedia-Ryanair hotel partnership earlier this year was an early signal that the two big travel companies were on the precipice of settling long-standing differences.
Lodging
JULY 18, 2024
ST. LOUIS, Missouri—Drury Hotels Company, LLC announced the launch of its Meetings with More program. Tailored to small (fewer than 100 attendees) and mid-sized (100-200 attendees) groups, Meetings with More aims to offer value for events at Drury Hotels. According to The Meeting Planner Survey: 2024 State of the Meetings Industry report by Knowland and ConferenceDirect earlier this year, almost 50 percent of U.S. meetings had 100 attendees or less in 2023, demonstrating the industry’s […]
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Skift Blog
JULY 18, 2024
Skift Take: All destinations estimate how many travelers visit, and it’s an important data point for showing a destination management organization's economic impact.
Hospitality Net
JULY 18, 2024
The Craddock Terry Hotel, an award winning boutique hotel located in the heart of Lynchburg, is thrilled to announce the relaunch of their signature restaurant, Shoemakers American Grille. This Sophisticated American Grille is launching its new dinner and drink menus. The culinary focus is on fresh and light cuisine, curated by the new Executive Chef Ray Garrow, pairing perfectly with the new cocktail menu.
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Lodging
JULY 18, 2024
Last month, GrowthCurve Capital acquired Duetto, a leading provider of revenue management software for the hospitality industry, from affiliates of Warburg Pincus and other shareholders. Partnering with the private equity firm enables Duetto to further accelerate its AI product development, support the launch of new business lines, and expand into new markets.
Hospitality Net
JULY 18, 2024
As a consultant in the restaurant and hospitality sector, I am seeing some dynamic changes – especially post-covid that are having a real impact on traditional dining. While customers are returning to restaurants, the notion of mobility in food service has many of my clients asking how they can add mobile operations and fleet-managed catering to their fixed locations.
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Skift Blog
JULY 18, 2024
Skift Take: Intrepid's vision for India is ambitious. However, the concerns of international travelers need to be addressed by India before inbound numbers can substantially increase.
Hospitality Net
JULY 18, 2024
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,200 hotels in more than 95 countries, announced the signing of the new Wyndham Semporna Resort in partnership with Goldstone Holdings. The exciting new addition will feature 188 breathtaking villas overlooking beautiful eastern coast of Sabah, Malaysia and is expected to open in 2026.
Skift Blog
JULY 18, 2024
Skift Take: As Delta and United continue to rake in huge profits, both airlines think low-cost carriers have limited recourse.
Hospitality Net
JULY 18, 2024
Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. and Marriott Hotels, the signature flag of Marriott Bonvoy’s 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of the new Marriott Long Beach Downtown - an urban waterfront destination situated on the city’s iconic promenade. Evoking Marriott Hotels’ rich and trusted legacy, the hotel invites guests to explore Long Beach’s vibrant and thriving convention and entertainment hub, which encompasses abundant walkable dining and shopping options and miles of san
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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
Skift Blog
JULY 18, 2024
Skift Take: India is emerging as a strong domestic aviation market. Increased investment in aviation infrastructure in the country, along with growing purchasing power of the Indian middle class is boosting the Indian aviation industry.
Hospitality Net
JULY 18, 2024
Phaidon, Monacelli, and The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) are pleased to announce Design: The Leading Hotels of the World, the first in a multi-volume series created in close collaboration with LHW and the New York-based media company The Slowdown. With this richly illustrated first volume, discover more than 70 of the world’s most sumptuously designed hotels, all carefully selected from LHW’s legendary portfolio.
Skift Blog
JULY 18, 2024
Skift Take: Alaska Airlines is adding more premium seats to its fleet as it continues to fare better than some of its domestic competitors.
Hospitality Net
JULY 18, 2024
During HITEC 2024, Simone Puorto sat down with Dave Collier, Chief Revenue Manager at Lighthouse, to discuss the company’s recent rebranding, their focus on data and business intelligence, and the transformative potential of AI in the hospitality industry. This interview is part of our HITEC 2024 series, highlighting key insights from industry leaders.
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.
Skift Blog
JULY 18, 2024
Skift Take: Major hotel groups continue to be eager to collect lifestyle and luxury brands.
Hospitality Net
JULY 18, 2024
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in collaboration with VFS Global, revealed that the Latin American (LATAM) Travel & Tourism sector could add nearly US$260BN to the region’s economy and create nearly eight million new jobs over the next 10 years.
Skift Blog
JULY 18, 2024
Skift Take: When you think of group tours, do rigid schedules, crowded buses, and a lack of authentic experiences come to mind? Nick Lim, The Travel Corporation's Asia CEO, talks about how they have changed that perception.
Hospitality Net
JULY 18, 2024
Today Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the debut of Yoo2 Rio de Janeiro, Tapestry Collection by Hilton marking the company’s 20th hotel in the country and Tapestry’s first property in Rio de Janeiro. Owned and managed by ICH/Intercity Hotéis, the 135-room hotel is located in the trendy Botafogo neighborhood and features spectacular views of Sugar Loaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer.
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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.
Skift Blog
JULY 18, 2024
Skift Take: It is the latest in a string of billion-dollar deals for Alabbar, known for creating Emaar in Dubai.
Hospitality Net
JULY 18, 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technology enhancements for hotels promise enhanced customer service, higher margins and expanded research and booking, with improved experiences for guests. Of equal importance is the likelihood that AI and broader technology improvements will materially shift the relationship between hotel brands, third-party management companies and hotel owners, as well as the relationship between the online travel agents (OTAs), metasearch platforms and the brands, owners an
Lodging
JULY 18, 2024
WASHINGTON—The U.S. hotel industry reported higher performance results than the previous week but lower comparisons year over year, according to CoStar’s latest data through July 13, 2024. U.S. Hotel PerformanceJuly 7-13, 2024 Percentage change from comparable week in 2023:Occupancy: 69.2 percent (down 3.7 percent)ADR: $158.21 (down 1.5 percent)RevPAR: $109.51 (down 5.2 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, Houston saw the highest year-over-year increases in each of the three key performance
Hotel Management
JULY 18, 2024
The Sebel Creswick Forest Resort has undergone an extensive refurbishment project to the tune of close to AU$2 million. This comprehensive renovation, under the theme of “Contemporary Country”, began in January and spans 18 two-bedroom villas and external ground works. “We are thrilled with the outcome of this superb makeover. The new décor captures the natural beauty and rich history of the region while ensuring a modern, tranquil, and comfortable stay for all guests,” said Accor Vacation
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
JULY 18, 2024
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced today that it has been recognized as the No. 2 top workplace for Millennials in the U.S. by Great Place to Work and Fortune. This is the seventh consecutive year the global hospitality leader has received the recognition from its own Millennial team members as one of the best employers for their generation. This recognition follows Hilton’s recent ranking as the World’s No. 1 Best Workplace by Great Place to Work and Fortune and the No. 1 Best Company to Work For in
Hotel Management
JULY 18, 2024
It was a night of celebration for the hotel industry on Thursday evening as a crowd of more than 700 gathered for the Accommodation Australia NSW Awards for Excellence at The Fullerton Hotel in Sydney. Among the big winners was Capella Sydney, which took home the award for Metropolitan Deluxe Hotel of the Year and Spicers Sangoma Retreat, which was named Regional Deluxe Hotel of the Year for the second consecutive year.
Hospitality Net
JULY 18, 2024
The volume of U.S. hotel rooms under construction reached its highest level in 16 months, according to CoStar’s latest June 2024 data. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.U.S.
Lodging
JULY 18, 2024
NEW YORK, New York—The LCP Group, L.P., announced its origination of construction financing for the Moxy Centennial Olympic Park, located in Atlanta’s downtown entertainment district. The project is being developed through a partnership between Atlanta-based Nexera Capital and Emerge Hospitality Group. The 13-story, 183-room property will have a rooftop restaurant and lounge, a lobby bar, and ground-level retail.
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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
JULY 18, 2024
Officials of Aperture Hotels, a leading hospitality management provider specializing in premium lifestyle, compact full-service, select-service and extended stay hotels, in partnership with Satori Collective, a real estate investment management firm focused primarily on hotel property investment, today announced the successful re-opening of the 120-room Hilton Garden Inn Columbus in Ga.
Lodging
JULY 18, 2024
McKibbon Hospitality promoted Stacy Royalty to regional vice president of operations, responsible for supporting a portfolio of hotels with operational strategy, budget planning, leadership development, and talent recruitment. PPDS announced the promotion of Andrea Barbuti to the newly created position of global product management lead for the EMEA region.
Hospitality Net
JULY 18, 2024
easyHotel, the low-carbon, great-value hotel chain, is delighted to announce it has acquired a brand-new hotel in Madrid, Spain, scheduled to open in spring 2025. The new hotel will be the second easyHotel location in the Spanish capital, following the opening of a franchised hotel in late 2022.
Skift Blog
JULY 18, 2024
Skift Take: Greg Anderson steps into the top job after 15 years at the company and replaces long-time Allegiant executive Maurice Gallagher.
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