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Data Driven Purchasing

Lodging

LODGING Editor-in-Chief Dennis Nessler and a trio of hotel executives discuss the increasing role of data in the procurement process and its overall impact. The group also addressed ongoing trends and current conditions within the lodging industry procurement landscape, and offered their projections for the future. The post Data Driven Purchasing appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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IHG Debuts ‘Low Carbon’ Hotels, Calls for Green Subsidies

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Can IHG's new green effort satisfy both cost-conscious hotel owners and eco-conscious travelers? IHG admits its new program is just a start. It's not pretending to have all the answers, which is refreshingly honest for a major corporation.

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Booking’s Countermove to Price Disparities of Hotel Websites

Hospitality Net

Booking.com recently dropped the price parity clause in the European Union. This move has caused a wave of questions and uncertainty in the hotel industry. How will the platform respond to hotels that decide to offer lower rates on their own websites to promote direct sales? The answer could redefine the relationship between OTAs and hotels, creating a scenario full of opportunities and challenges.

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Western Airlines Are Pulling Out of China – Virgin Is the Latest

Skift Blog

Skift Take: After leaving Hong Kong in 2022, Shanghai was Virgin Atlantic's final Chinese destination. The development comes amid a broader retreat among some Western carriers.

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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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Sea Crest Beach Resort Announces Collection of Culinary Outlets

Lodging

NORTH FALMOUTH, Massachusetts—Sea Crest Beach Resort unveiled Streetscape, an onsite collection of five culinary experiences inclusive of full- and quick-service options. Streetscape is open year-round. New England dishes and cocktails are available at The Lantern Room, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Casual dining options include The Hatch, specializing in fried seafood and summertime fare; Buzzards Bay Pizza Co., including traditional pizzas; and poolside ice cream at Captain S

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United Airlines’ Profits Up 27% Due to High Travel Demand

Skift Blog

Skift Take: United Airlines had a strong second quarter, benefitting from high demand for international travel, a resurgence in corporate travel and increases in revenues for their basic economy and premium products.

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What The Travel Corporation Sale Means for Tour Operators and Travel Agencies

Skift Blog

Skift Take: If the deal goes through, Apollo might merge some of The Travel Corporation's brands, or pair them with other assets the private equity firm owns.

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Why Case Studies Matter in Hospitality Marketing

Hospitality Net

In the fiercely competitive hospitality industry, marketing agencies play a pivotal role in helping luxury hotels and resorts stand out. A well-crafted marketing strategy can make the difference between a thriving property and one that struggles to fill rooms. One of the most compelling ways these agencies can demonstrate their value to potential clients is through detailed case studies of past campaign performances.

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Paytm’s Latest Moves in Travel – India Report

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Paytm is a major fintech player in India and has a strong user base in smaller towns of India. This user base gives it a slight advantage over other OTAs.

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Eliminate Customer Anxiety

Hospitality Net

If you have been to a Disney theme park, you know about standing in long lines. There are also signs that tell you how long your wait will be. Guests like this.

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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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Why Accor Is Repositioning Pullman to Embrace Blended Travel

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Launched in the mid-19th century, Pullman Hotels & Resorts has always been rooted in innovation, culture, and lifestyle. Today, Accor is leaning into this heritage to appeal to blended travelers and power its growth in the premium category.

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Unlocking Potential — The Advantages of Hiring “The Right” Third-Party Management Company

Hospitality Net

In today’s business landscape, the role of third-party management companies has emerged as a cornerstone of operational success. These entities specialize in offering comprehensive solutions that streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and drive profitability across various industries. From hospitality to real estate and beyond, their impact is profound and multifaceted.

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Why Attendees Say Skift Global Forum is the Premier Conference in Travel

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Year after year, attendees return to Skift Global Forum for its exceptional content, focus on what’s next, unrivaled networking with leaders creating the future of the industry, and seamless organization. Will you be there this September?

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Inside the first The StandardX hotel ahead of Melbourne opening

Hotel Management

The StandardX makes its global debut in Melbourne next month with the opening of a Fitzroy hotel on August 8. As the newest brand from Standard International, The StandardX is a celebration of style, art, music and culture. With interiors by Melbourne-based interior design firm Hecker Guthrie, the 125-room hotel takes inspiration from the local “post-punk Little Band scene of yesteryear” to the music venues, street art and cafés of today.

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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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Google, Travalyst and Cirium in Talks on How to Measure Airline Emissions

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Cirium is a for-profit company, selling its data to corporations and the airline industry to more accurately measure flight emissions. Could its reluctance at this early stage to share that data with Google and Travalyst be out of self-interest?

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IHG Hotels & Resorts Launches Low Carbon Pioneers Program

Lodging

LONDON—IHG Hotels & Resorts announced the launch of its Low Carbon Pioneers program, which brings together energy-efficient hotels that have no fossil fuels combusted on-site and are backed by renewable energy. This group of low operational carbon hotels will help IHG test, learn, and share findings on sustainability measures. The thought is to inspire other properties to join the program and also help encourage the adoption of carbon reduction practices across IHG’s estate.

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Amsterdam’s Overtourism, United’s Labor Issues, and Apollo’s Big Travel Acquisition

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Amsterdam's tourism problems, United's flight attendant concerns, and Apollo's acquisition of The Travel Corporation.

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Raines Adds Sea Palms Resort to Management Portfolio

Lodging

FLORENCE, South Carolina—Raines welcomed the Sea Palms Resort in St. Simons Island, Georgia, to its management portfolio. This addition, owned by RREAF Holdings, is part of Woven by Raines, the company’s lifestyle division, and includes a golf course, marking the second golf course managed by Raines. Sea Palms Resort is in an upscale resort community and offers a blend of luxury and leisure.

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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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IHG launches industry first ‘Low Carbon Pioneers’ programme

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts, a global leader in hospitality, today announces the launch of its Low Carbon Pioneers programme, which brings together energy efficient hotels that have no fossil fuels combusted on-site* and are backed by renewable energy.

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An Immersive Cultural Experience

Lodging

Choctaw Landing—the Choctaw Nation’s newest luxury resort and casino—is located about an hour north of the Oklahoma/Texas border and offers numerous amenities for guests to unwind and regenerate, including a pool area with nine cabanas, two hot tubs, and three fire pits; a fitness center; and a casino with 600 slot machines. Groups have more than 4,300 square feet of meeting space at their disposal, as well as a 125-capacity outdoor amphitheater for special events. […] The post An Immersiv

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Real estate strategies for an AI-powered world

Hospitality Net

Just as the development of motor transport and e-commerce dramatically changed demand for preferred locations, asset types, investment strategies and design, so will technology advances such as artificial intelligence (AI), generative AI and robotics.

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Sertifi and Davidson Hospitality Group Expand Partnership

Lodging

CHICAGO, Illinois—Sertifi shared information about its growing partnership with Davidson Hospitality Group. After licensing Sertifi’s e-signature and payment processing solutions in 2015, Davidson also became an early adopter of Sertifi’s card authorization solution in 2017. Most recently, Davidson enabled the ability to process ACH (eCheck) payments via SertifiPay, allowing its properties to offer greater payment flexibility to clients while lowering costs, as processing fees for ACH are lower

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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.

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EHL and Metropolitan-AKMI Educational Group Expand VET Programs to Thessaloniki

Hospitality Net

In a significant move to enhance vocational education in Greece, EHL and the Metropolitan-AKMI Educational Group are proud to announce the expansion of their successful partnership. Starting in the academic year 2024-25, students in Northern Greece, specifically in Thessaloniki, will have the opportunity to enroll in EHL’s prestigious VET (Vocational Education and Training) programs.

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Revolutionize Your Hotel’s Success: How AI-Powered Chatbots Boost Revenue, Efficiency, and Guest Satisfaction

Are Morch

This article is part of the Hotel Digital Transformer newsletter on LinkedIn. Subscribe to my LinkedIn newsletter where I’ll share tips, ideas, and strategies to help your hotel open its digital gateway. __ In the dynamic world of hospitality, where guest expectations are constantly evolving, adopting innovative technologies is not just a luxury but a necessity.

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The Road to Hotel Profitability: Adopting Flow Through + Flex Metrics

Hospitality Net

When measuring hotel profitability, two key metrics stand out: flow through and flex. Flow through measures the percentage of additional profit from each extra dollar of revenue, while flex gauges the ability to save profit during revenue shortfalls. These metrics provide crucial insights into financial performance, offering a comprehensive framework for operational analysis.

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UAE Shows Highest Room Revenues in Global Hotel Alliance’s Latest Results

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Global Hotel Alliance crosses a billion in revenue for the first half of the year, helped out by high room rates in its home city of Dubai.

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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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Texas Western Hospitality Opens a Home2 Suites by Hilton in Laredo, Texas

Hospitality Net

Texas Western Hospitality of Addison, Texas today announced the opening of their newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton in Laredo, Texas. Designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine, the hotel features 107 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities. General Manager Rejino Perez leads the management team at the Home2 Suites by Laredo North for Texas Western Hospitality.

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Scandic Hotels Seeks Expansion in Northern Europe via Office Conversions

Skift Blog

Skift Take: In the Nordics, the hotel sector's future is brighter thanks to a growing market for office conversions.

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Staypineapple chooses Mews to surprise and delight guests across the US

Hospitality Net

Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud that has more than tripled its customer base in the United States over the last year, has now been chosen by Staypineapple to power its growing portfolio of hotels.

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Mews Founder Says More Acquisitions ‘Definitely’ Are Coming

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Mews has made nine company acquisitions so far and it's got the funding to do more deals.

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Beyond The Meeting Room: Luxury Magazine Resource

Escape into a world of luxury and dive into the future of tech, fun takes on the American pastime, and many inspirational individuals. With engaging reports on fashion, food, travel, finance, sports, and more, download now and enjoy the read!