Lodging
JULY 17, 2024
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.
Skift Blog
JULY 17, 2024
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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Hospitality Net
JULY 17, 2024
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.
Skift Blog
JULY 17, 2024
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.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive
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Lodging
JULY 17, 2024
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
Skift Blog
JULY 17, 2024
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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Skift Blog
JULY 17, 2024
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.
Hospitality Net
JULY 17, 2024
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.
Skift Blog
JULY 17, 2024
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.
Hospitality Net
JULY 17, 2024
In an evolving travel landscape, boutique hotels have emerged as significant players, reshaping the industry with their unique offerings and innovative approaches. To gain insights into this transformation, we interviewed key leaders from BLLA member hotels, including Kurt Bjorkman, COO of The Ranch at Laguna Beach; Jon Sakshaug, CEO of Hotel Emma; Dina Belon-Sayre, President of Staypineapple and Hannan Zanzuri, Founder & CEO of Odentio.
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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 17, 2024
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.
Hospitality Net
JULY 17, 2024
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.
Skift Blog
JULY 17, 2024
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?
Hotel Management
JULY 17, 2024
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.
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 17, 2024
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?
Lodging
JULY 17, 2024
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.
Skift Blog
JULY 17, 2024
Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Amsterdam's tourism problems, United's flight attendant concerns, and Apollo's acquisition of The Travel Corporation.
Hospitality Net
JULY 17, 2024
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.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
Lodging
JULY 17, 2024
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.
Hospitality Net
JULY 17, 2024
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.
Lodging
JULY 17, 2024
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
Hospitality Net
JULY 17, 2024
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.
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
Lodging
JULY 17, 2024
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
Are Morch
JULY 17, 2024
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.
Hospitality Net
JULY 17, 2024
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.
Skift Blog
JULY 17, 2024
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.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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 17, 2024
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.
Skift Blog
JULY 17, 2024
Skift Take: Mews has made nine company acquisitions so far and it's got the funding to do more deals.
Hospitality Net
JULY 17, 2024
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.
Skift Blog
JULY 17, 2024
Skift Take: In the Nordics, the hotel sector's future is brighter thanks to a growing market for office conversions.
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