Wed.Jun 05, 2024

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American CEO Offers Flight Attendants 17% Pay Increase as Union Considers Strike

Skift Blog

Skift Take: American CEO Robert Isom told flight attendants they could receive immediate pay raises as negotiations for a new contract become increasingly more tense.

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Accor & Amadeus announce a new collaboration

Hospitality Net

Amadeus and Accor expand their strategic partnership, with Accor implementing Amadeus’ Central Reservation System (ACRS) for its extensive portfolio of properties globally. Amadeus’ cloud-based technology will help Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, in boosting revenues, maximizing distribution strategies, and building deeper and more personalized connections with guests.

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Accor to Ditch Legacy Hotel Tech for Amadeus’ Booking System

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Skift Take: Accor will replace its legacy in-house platform with Accor's newest central reservation system over the next few years. The goal is to help reduce the hotel giant's reliance on costly online travel agencies by broadening the channels it can sell rooms on.

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Sofitel New York Reopens after Comprehensive Renovation

Hospitality Net

Sofitel New York, an emblem of contemporary French elegance in the heart of Manhattan, is thrilled to announce a comprehensive refurbishment project. This initiative, coinciding with the 60th anniversary of Sofitel this year, marks a significant milestone for the brand, reflecting its commitment to dynamic and refined luxury under the visionary leadership of CEO Maud Bailly.

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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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Ixigo IPO To Open Next Week: Indian OTA Aims to Raise $89 Million

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The back-to-back IPOs of TBO Tek and Ixigo signify a robust resurgence in the travel industry, highlighting the market's optimism and the sector's readiness to capitalize on the post-pandemic recovery. The Indian travel tech landscape looks set for a dynamic phase of expansion and innovation.

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International Hotel Bookings in Germany Jump to 40% Ahead of UEFA Euro 2024: SiteMinder

Hospitality Net

Forty percent of June and July hotel stays will be from international guests, as football fans flock to Germany for UEFA Euro 2024. This is according to SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels. Comparing data for both months with the same period in 2023, SiteMinder also reveals that the total volume of bookings in the country has increased by 29%.

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You’re capable of achieving more than you think: Going further with a direct booking strategy

Hospitality Net

In this episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Karen Stephens, Revinate CMO, and Kathleen Cullen, Executive Vice President at PTG Consulting, explore the ways that hoteliers are leaving money on the table and why change starts and ends with a direct booking strategy. Cullen urges hoteliers to seek profitable business opportunities instead of chasing volume — with direct connections with guests paying off in the long run.

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American Airlines’ Distribution Disaster: IATA Chief Willie Walsh Weighs In

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Speaking to Skift, the former British Airways CEO gave his informed perspective on the problems at American Airlines.

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People want seamless travel payments, but can we keep up?

Hospitality Net

Travel bookings are back. Online sales are expected to account for 76% of total revenue in the travel and tourism sector by 2028, by which time, revenue is set to reach £746.4bn (Statista).

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Regulatory Crackdown Drives Shift to Midterm Rentals – But Don’t Expect the Same Payoff

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The regulatory crackdown on short-term rentals in markets like New York coupled with a shortage of long-term housing that’s only getting more expensive, is creating space for midterm housing to thrive.

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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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Sofitel Celebrates 60 Years of French Luxury Hospitality Excellence

Hospitality Net

Sofitel, the pioneer of French luxury hospitality, proudly celebrates its 60th anniversary. Since its inception in 1964 as the first international French luxury hotel brand, Sofitel has redefined elegance and sophistication, offering guests unparalleled experiences that blend French charm with exceptional service.

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HomeAway Co-Founder on Individual Hosts vs. Pros and Why He Doesn’t Use Airbnb or Vrbo

Skift Blog

Skift Take: HomeAway Co-founder Carl Shepherd thinks the vacation rental industry isn’t doing enough for individual hosts.

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Crave Interactive to Showcase In-Room Tablets with Up to 80% Guest Engagement and Enhanced Crave AI at HITEC 2024

Hospitality Net

London, UK - 5th June 2024 - Crave Interactive, a leading provider of innovative guest-facing solutions for the hospitality industry, is excited to announce its participation in the HITEC 2024 show, held in Charlotte, North Carolina. The event will take place from June 24th to June 27th at the Charlotte Convention Center. Crave Interactive will be exhibiting at booth 2250, where attendees are invited to discover the latest advancements in in-room tablet technology and the enhanced Crave AI platf

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Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy: Shift in Guest Preferences Sparks Rise in Non-Traditional Destinations

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Marriott Homes & Villas saw growth to 160,000 homes and a 38% surge in international demand, combined with innovative use of generative AI for tailored guest experiences.

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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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Strawberry completes rollout of Mews across portfolio of 230 hotels

Hospitality Net

Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, has completed its successful rollout of its Property Management System (PMS) across the entire Strawberry hotel portfolio. Today, 9000 hotel employees across 230 of the group’s hotels are now all using Mews, enabling ease-of-use and consistency across Strawberry’s staff.

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These Markets Could Drive Vacation Rental Growth

Skift Blog

AirDNA showed how coastal, lake, mountain, small-town, and rural vacation rental markets are faring well compared to 2019.

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Brandt Hospitality Group Getting Great Results from Accounting Software Partner

Hospitality Net

PITTSBURGH, June 5, 2024 — Brandt Hospitality Group, a third-party hotel management company based in Fargo, N.D., is always looking to be more efficient and keep its overhead costs low. With 17 hotels and 10 different brands in its growing portfolio and ownership in most properties, the operation’s team set out to find a scalable accounting system to deliver on the expectations of owners supported by accurate reporting and audited results.

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How Booking.com Is Targeting U.S. Travelers With Short-Term Rentals

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The Amsterdam-based company has put a lot of emphasis on the U.S. over the past couple of years.

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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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Moxy Banff is officially open!

Hospitality Net

Embrace retro vibes, a cocktail at check-in and unconventional hotel amenities for a playful Moxy Hotels experience.

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Guesty CEO on a Future IPO: ‘We’ll Be Ready’

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Guesty CEO Amiad Soto said an initial public offering would fund more acquisitions.

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Lessons from the Euros: what can hospitality learn from football?

Hospitality Net

Football and hospitality have a lot in common. For a start, there’s their ubiquity. Wherever you are in the world, you’re never too far from someone kicking a football (yes, I’m talking about soccer); just like you’re never far from a hotel, hostel or long-stay lodging.

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Instagrammable Moments Drive the Modern Traveler

Skift Blog

Skift Take: "The more we can put people attached to a property and give it a personality and a story, the better we perform in reviews and just the better the overall experience,” one executive told us.

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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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iVvy Announces Integration Partnership with Protel Cloud PMS from Planet

Hospitality Net

June 2024 In a major development for the hospitality and events industry, iVvy has partnered with Protel Cloud PMS from Planet to offer an integration that synchronises venue space, group accommodations, and inventory management. This partnership between iVvy and Planet is packed with several features to streamline venue operational efficiency. By checking real-time availability, rates, and inventory for accommodations, users can avoid oversold inventory and send precise and expedited quotes wit

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What Travel’s Best AI Experts Told Us Yesterday

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at the current state of hotel tech, the trouble with trip-planning apps, and Marriott's tech transformation.

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Paris vs. Munich: Where are Indian Travelers Headed?

Hospitality Net

As the summer travel season heats up, Indian travelers are setting their sights on European adventures. This year, France, particularly Paris, is the most searched destination from India, largely due to the upcoming Olympics in Paris set to begin in the last week of July. However, in a surprising twist, Germany, with Munich at the forefront, has garnered more actual hotel bookings from Indian tourists.

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Air India Express To Expand Operations In Delhi-NCR – India Report

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Air India Express has become the first airline to operate from two airports in the national capital region. The airline is aiming to use the Hindon airport to connect with the smaller cities in western Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Haryana. It is not yet known if the airport will serve as another hub - but would it make sense if it were to become one?

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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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Radisson Hotel Group targets expansion to 25 hotels in South Africa by 2030, doubling its current portfolio

Hospitality Net

Radisson Hotel Group (www.RadissonHotels.com) is proud to announce its goal to reach 25 hotels in South Africa by 2030, effectively doubling its current portfolio. This ambitious expansion along with the Group’s recent updates to its South African portfolio underscores its commitment to strengthening its presence and contributing to the growth of the South African hospitality industry.

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Accor Implements Amadeus’ Central Reservation System Globally

Lodging

Amadeus and Accor expanded their strategic partnership, with Accor implementing Amadeus’ Central Reservation System (ACRS) for its portfolio of properties globally. Amadeus’ cloud-based technology will help Accor grow revenues, maximize distribution strategies, and build more personalized connections with guests. Accor’s distribution strategy aims at moving to tomorrow’s distribution and driving more business to its hotels while optimizing the cost of distribution.

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Simplify the Complicated (Part Three)

Hospitality Net

This is the third article this year about the concept of simplicity. Why? It apparently resonates with our subscribers, as there have been many comments and emails.

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A Re-envisioned Room With a View

Lodging

In 2022, the Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa embarked on a three-phase renovation led by design company Cole Martinez Curtis and Associates (CMCA), who originally renovated the Tucson, Arizona resort about 10 years prior. The first phase, completed in early February 2023, focused on enhancing the La Paloma Country Club, guestrooms, and suites, including the San Xavier Suite—named after the nearby Mission San Xavier del Bac.

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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.