Sun.Jul 14, 2024

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Singapore Airlines’ Travel Experiences Arm Tackles Payments With New Partnership

Skift Blog

Skift Take: By 2024, Asia’s travel and tourism revenue is projected to hit a whopping $326 billion. To cash in on this boom, travel providers need to tackle Asia’s patchwork of payment options.

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Minor Hotels acquires renowned Melbourne music venue, The Jazz Corner Hotel

Hotel Management

International hotel owner-operator Minor Hotels has further expanded its portfolio of Melbourne properties with the acquisition of The Jazz Corner Hotel in the CBD’s historic legal district. Located opposite Flagstaff Gardens and within walking distance of the Queen Victoria Markets, the hotel – which will continue to operate under its current name – present live performances from local, national and international performers almost every night in its world-famous Bird’s Basement live jazz venue.

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Hotel Tech and Business Travel: Startups Raise $71 Million

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Five travel startups announced fundraises over the past week totaling more than $70 million.

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Luxury brands expand into new hospitality sectors beyond cafés & spas

Hospitality Net

In this article, we set out to find out what’s next for luxury brands in hospitality. What are the most promising examples and sectors that luxury brands are entering? The frontiers of how luxury can be experienced are being widened resulting in greater market presence and richer multisensorial experiences.

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Dont 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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Essential tools every hotelier needs to take hotel management to the next level with AI

eHotelier

AI won’t remove human interaction completely, but it can provide enough support to streamline the workforce and add value to the customers.

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Is the hotel industry suffering from Stockholm Syndrome?

Hospitality Net

Hospitality tech has rapidly changed in recent years, transforming how we serve guests. However, many hoteliers endure outdated property management systems (PMS) and face inefficiencies like lack of integration, security risks, and high maintenance costs. This reluctance to upgrade raises a question: is the hotel industry suffering from a form of Stockholm Syndrome, too scared to embrace change despite knowing the benefits of modern alternatives?

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Introducing the World’s Coolest Commute: Fairfield by Marriott is Looking for an Aspiring Road Trip Reporter

Hospitality Net

Do you love Japan and are craving an adventure beyond the usual tourist spots? It’s time to embark on an opportunity of a lifetime! Fairfield by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today launches a month-long search for its first-ever ‘Road Trip Reporter’, to co-develop content about the unrivaled adventures that await across Japan’s sprawling, less-traveled countryside.

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The Corner Club Penang find the perfect partner with STAAH’s smart platform

STAAH

The Malaysian property was on the hunt for a powerful, yet simple, solution to make its booking channels easier. Enter STAAH. Established since 1950, The Corner Club has rooted itself as being one of the early pioneers of social recreational clubs in Penang. Nestled on Kelawai Road with views of Gurney Drive, most of Corner Club’s rooms have balconies offering views of Kelawai’s cityscape or the Straits of Malacca.

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Know Your ‘Omes’ for the Coming Merger of Hotel Tech and Welltech

Hospitality Net

When most of us are primed with the term ‘hotel technology’, we conjure thoughts of the PMS, guest profile data, inventory distribution, cabling infrastructure, energy management, credit card processing, cybersecurity and the like. But as more and more brands start to integrate advanced wellness practices into their spas or rooms to drive guest satisfaction, longer LOS and total revenue, hoteliers and IT professionals would be wise to have a cursory understanding of the vast world of technologie

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Predictive Analytics Company Forwrd.ai Acquires LoudnClear.ai to Empower RevOps Teams with Advanced Data Science Platform

Hospitality Tech

Acquisition of Conversational AI Technology Company LoudnClear.ai Marks a Pivotal Step in Corporate Strategy, Offering the Most Predictive Modeling Platform for B2B SaaS RevOps Leaders.

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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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Philippines’ Travel & Tourism Sector Set for Historic Year

Hospitality Net

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) forecasts a record-breaking year for Travel & Tourism in the Philippines, with its economic contribution, job numbers, and visitor spending all set to reach new highs.

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New business Ratchathewi Hyde Away takes easy road to success with Little Hotelier

Little Hotelier

Ratchathewi Hyde Away is a small, luxurious, 5-star hotel with just 4 rooms, nestled in a serene and elegant Bangkok setting. With unique features such as meticulously crafted coffee and authentic Thai craft beer, guests are met with an unparalleled experience. Mr. Akkaphong Akkaranithi , the owner , revealed that Ratchathewi Hyde Away only opened in 2024 but has already gained significant popularity and praise from customers.

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Karen O’Neill Named to Senior Partner at Growth Advisors International Network - GAIN

Hospitality Net

Growth Advisors International Network - GAIN, a leading global advisory firm specializing in the travel, hospitality, and MICE innovation and technology sectors, proudly announces the naming of Karen O’Neill as Senior Partner.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts accelerates presence in Spain with four new signings

eHotelier

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the signing of four new properties in Spain, adding over 500 rooms across key mature markets in desirable destinations.

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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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Orchestrating Success With Key Trends in Hotel Revenue Management for 2024

Hospitality Net

The CBRE Global Hotel Asset Management team pinpoints four industry trends that revenue managers should track for a 2024 that garners applause.

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Auberge Resorts Collection expands into London with 2025 opening of Cambridge House, Auberge Resorts Collection

eHotelier

Auberge Resorts Collection, the award-winning portfolio of one-of-a kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences, has been appointed by Reuben Brothers, London-based global leaders in real estate, to manage Cambridge House, the former In and Out Military Club, in Mayfair, London.

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Boom Launches 24-Hour AI Sales Agent for Short-Term Rentals

Hospitality Tech

AI Sales Agent autonomously responds to inquiries, negotiates on prices and upsells.

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DeAnne Yamada appointed Director of Leisure Sales at Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau

eHotelier

Beverly Hills Conference & Visitors Bureau (BHCVB), the city’s destination marketing organization with resources for visitors, media, and travel trade, proudly introduces its new Director of Leisure Sales, DeAnne Yamada. Yamada’s appointment, which takes immediate effect, aims to strengthen revenue growth targets, and solidify BHCVB's position as a global leader in destination marketing.

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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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Expedia launches new One Key credit cards

Hospitality Today

Designed to complement Expedia's One Key loyalty program, the new cards offer more flexibility, savings and rewards for U.S.

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Marriott International highlights ESG progress in annual serve 360 report

eHotelier

Marriott International, Inc. today released its 2024 Serve 360 Report highlighting the company’s global Environmental, Social, and Governance (“ESG”) efforts and progress toward its 2025 Sustainability and Social Impact Goals.

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Abhishek Arora appointed Revenue Manager at Hyatt Regency Chennai

eHotelier

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Abhishek Arora as the new Revenue Manager. Abhishek is a distinguished professional with.

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TikTok, Merivale, Google, Tourism Australia, Lylo and Trip.com confirmed plus 40 more Speakers at Maximum Occupancy.

eHotelier

Maximum Occupancy Australia, one of Australia’s premier hotel and accommodation industry conferences, announced further speakers for 22-23 July. To be held.

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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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S Hotels and Resorts celebrates plastic-free July movement by offering meaningful guest experiences

eHotelier

S Hotels and Resorts PCL (SHR), the international hospitality company under Singha Estate PCL (S), is celebrating the global Plastic-Free July movement by introducing innovative holiday experiences focused on sustainability and nature.

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