Wed.Feb 26, 2025

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Hyatt Plans New Upper-Midscale Transient Brand: Hyatt Select

Lodging

CHICAGO, IllinoisHyatt Hotels Corporation announced plans for Hyatt Select, a new upper-midscale transient brand designed to meet the needs of modern travelers while delivering a cost-effective model for owners. The Hyatt Select brand will strengthen Hyatts upper-midscale presence by complementing Hyatt Studios, an extended-stay brand in the category, which marked the opening of its first property, Hyatt Studios Mobile/Tillmans Corner, on Feb. 18, 2025.

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Trump Gold Card: U.S. to Launch $5 Million Gold Visa – What We Know So Far

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Americas golden ticket to citizenship is only available to those with deep pockets. While global elites can buy their way into the U.S., the door remains firmly closed for the less affluent.

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On Point: Today’s Point-of-Sale Systems Afford Numerous Advantages to Hoteliers and Guests

Lodging

Like many parts of the guest journey, the sales transaction has been digitized to enhance convenience for customers. The point-of-sale (POS) system not only enables seamless payments, but also streamlines operations in this area for hoteliers, who can consolidate the management of sales across multiple outlets and even properties, while integrating that function with their PMS and facilitating sales analytics.

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Hyatt brings new upper-midscale brand to market

Hotel Management

Hyatt is introducing a new upper-midscale transient brand to the market to cater to modern travellers. Hyatt Select joins the Essentials portfolio alongside Hyatts established select-service brands. The brand will cater to those seeking shorter stays for business or leisure in secondary and tertiary markets where Hyatt has limited hotels to date. The brand also provides a conversion-friendly option for owners.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Crowne Plaza Whitepaper Finds Increased Shift Toward Blended Travel

Lodging

ATLANTA, GeorgiaCrowne Plaza by IHG released its second whitepaper, Leading the Charge in Blended Travel. The report revealed a major shift in how people live and work since its 2022 report, particularly as companies embrace “returning to office” more broadly. Currently, 66 percent of U.S. and U.K. travelers actively combine business trips with personal leisure time, up from 53 percent in 2022.

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Southwest Airlines Flights to Be on Expedia

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The move marks another major shift for Southwest, which had long resisted online travel agencies and encouraged direct bookings as a way to boost customer loyalty.

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Flywire Acquires Sertifi for $330 Million to Expand Payment Services for Hotels

Skift Blog

Skift Take: This is the latest among a few major acquisitions around travel payments in the past couple of years.

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Lighthouse Launches Integration API as Part of Solutions Platform

Lodging

DENVER, ColoradoLighthouse announced the launch of its Integration API as part of the new Lighthouse Developer Solutions suite. This initiative enables technology providers to build certified integrations while creating new revenue opportunities. The demand for technology integration continues to grow, and the Lighthouse Integration API addresses this need by offering a framework that goes beyond connectivity.

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1834 Hotels introduces boutique hotel to Victoria’s north west

Hotel Management

Mildura has welcomed a new boutique accommodation offering with the recent opening of Kar-Rama Hotel, under the management of 1834 Hotels. Located on Deakin Avenue, the reimagined property features mid-century nostalgia within a contemporary design. The propertys 34 rooms include plush king-sized beds with premium linen, Leif botanical amenities, Nespresso coffee machines and Bemboka robes.

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Airline Industry Reports 'Significant Increase' in Fatal Accidents

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Several of the year-on-year comparisons make for unsettling reading, however context is key commercial air travel remains the safest form of transport.

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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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Video: AHICE South East Asia draws top hotel executives to Singapore

Hotel Management

The Asia Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) South East Asia is underway in Singapore, with over 650 delegates including leading owners, investors, operators and suppliers converging at Pan Pacific Singapore this week (February 24-26). The impressive speaker and delegate list includes Blackstone, Starwood Capital, High Street Holdings, Ares Asia, Mulpha, Invictus, Ascott, Ark Capital Partners, UOL, Pro-Invest Group, GuocoLand Group, ALTA Capital, TCC Land, TriO Capital, EXS Capital,

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Revolutionizing hotel dining: The Kitchenless concept

Hotel Business

The food service industry is on the brink of a transformation, and at the forefront of this change is Kitchenless, a Swiss-American company that has developed a groundbreaking, kitchen-free food service solution. Mike zkan, founder/CEO, Kitchenless , is leading this innovative shift with a vision to make gourmet dining simpler, more sustainable and more profitable for hospitality providers.

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