Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Skift Take: Google envisions a world where a physical wallet is obsolete. That means a digital ID and wallet for security checkpoints, boarding passes, age verification at bars, payments, car rentals, and more.
Lodging
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland reported that New York ranked second among the top 25 markets, with over 30 percent year-over-year (YOY) meeting volume growth driven primarily by sports tourism for August. Las Vegas ranked first with 36 percent YOY growth. This data is sourced from Knowland’s sales intelligence platform designed to help hoteliers protect and grow their revenue base.
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Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Skift Take: The head of an industry trade group sounded the alarm for ultra-low-cost carriers as airlines like Spirit and Frontier face declining profits. However, other carriers in the industry have seen some success despite industry headwinds.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Userguest, the pioneering force in hotel technology dedicated to maximising direct revenue, is thrilled to announce the successful closure of a €2.2M seed funding round. Led by Al Mada Ventures and bolstered by CDG Invest, Saviu Ventures, UM6P Ventures, Kalys VC, Plug & Play and esteemed business angels Philippe Limes and Thane Kuhlman, this investment marks a transformative moment for the hotel tech start-up as it prepares for rapid expansion and groundbreaking product innovation.
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
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Skift Take: Turkish Airlines will land in Sydney for the first time in December, but this is just the warm-up act. Expect things to get really interesting once the company gets new planes capable of flying from Istanbul to Australia non-stop.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Marriott Bonvoy recently officially launched its 2024 “Taste of Wonders” F&B marketing campaign in Greater China with the debut of a food documentary titled “Taste of Wonders, Flavors of North and South.” Developed in collaboration with renowned Chinese documentary director Chen Xiaoqing, the film explores the vibrant people and culture behind Chinese cuisine, and centers around the Chinese word “Xian,” which means both “fresh ingredients” and “delicate flavor.
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Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
No hotelier needs to be convinced of the importance of listing their properties on multiple online platforms. In fact, the average independent hotel is listed on 5 to 7 different channels. Today’s guests demand instant availability and pricing, whether on Google, Online Travel Agents (OTAs) like Expedia, or your independent hotel’s own website. Yet, manually updating these details across the web can eat up hours per day.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Skift Take: The increasing cost pressures to avoid Russian airspace for flights to China have put Western airlines in a difficult situation. This has forced them to consider halting flights to China, which in turn is benefitting Chinese airlines.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Creating a robust budget is essential for any company’s planning and operations. Yet, many hospitality organisations need to leverage all their resources and expertise. Often, they exclude procurement, a crucial player in managing expenditures, from the budgeting process.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Skift Take: It's notable how many of Michelin's favorite hotels are independently owned and run. Hard to find any properties run by the largest hotel groups on its lists.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The Hague – 12 September 2024 – Hotelschool The Hague announces insights from its first Yearly Outlook report, revealing that international business travel has fully recovered, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by 2% in 2024. This recovery marks a significant milestone for the global hospitality industry. In combination with key trends such as extended stays, shifts in accommodation preferences, and the rise of sustainable travel practices taking center stage.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Skift Take: Despite repeated closures caused by the volcano, Blue Lagoon has seen a recovery in its guest bookings, but safety remains a tourist concern.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
In any successful hospitality space, so much comes down to the issue of ‘distraction’ – how to be aware of it, and how to limit it. Increasingly, operators are understanding that good acoustics and good sound play a vital role in their strategy to minimise it.
Hotel Management
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
InterContinental Wellington has completed a major refurbishment spanning its guest rooms and health club, ‘bringing a new level of luxury wellness to the heart of Wellington’, according to General Manager, Adam Haywood. All 79 Classic Rooms, including eight accessible rooms, have been re-styled in collaboration with Auckland-based interior architecture and design studio Y-6.
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
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
IHG Hotels & Resorts turned festival goers world’s upside down with the debut of IHG Hotels & Resorts Flipped at Lollapalooza Berlin last weekend. The playful, upside-down hotel room captivated the crowd and portrayed the spirit of Berlin amongst the vibrant atmosphere of Lollapalooza. Throughout the weekend, the unique photo hotspot was a must-see attraction, and gave guests the opportunity to capture their ultimate festival moment whilst inviting them to step into a world where hospitality mee
Lodging
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
NEW YORK—Smith Hill Capital and Bain Capital’s Special Situations team announced the firms’ joint venture originated a first mortgage financing for the Embassy Suites by Hilton Nashville Airport. The first mortgage has a total available balance of $57 million. The 305-key property maintains proximity to Nashville International Airport, downtown Nashville, and One Century Place Conference Center.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Alliants, a leader in luxury hospitality technology, is proud to announce the launch of 1 LiVNG, a groundbreaking new venture, in partnership with Hospiria, focused on transforming the residential real estate market.
Hotel Management
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort , located in Baa Atoll, the first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve site in the Maldives, has completed a new solar energy project. This initiative will significantly reduce energy consumption and minimise the resort’s environmental impact. Blessed with a year-round tropical climate, the resort has harnessed this natural advantage through the installation of a new solar panel system.
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.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Festival of the Dead, Trick or Treat, Dia de los Muertos. Despite the spooky vibes, the calendar’s darkest holiday looks welcoming and friendly this year. ALL has haunted hotels and spine-chilling activities on offer for the iconic night of 31 October.
Lodging
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Contender Development has selected Hospitality America to manage the Element by Marriott Charleston Airport in North Charleston, South Carolina. Scheduled to open in the second quarter of 2025, the 123-room extended-stay hotel will have a restaurant, a fitness center, a saline outdoor pool, and 500 square feet of meeting space. This is the eighth Marriott hotel in the Hospitality America portfolio and the second property managed by owner Contender Development; the TownePlace Suites by Marriott [
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the world’s leading provider of advanced revenue management software (RMS) and services, announced that it is expanding its industry-leading suite of revenue management solutions to the cruise industry through a partnership with Virgin Voyages. Under the partnership, IDeaS is working with Virgin Voyages to develop a first-of-its-kind, innovative RMS solution for the cruise industry.
Lodging
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Atlantis Resorts welcomed Paul Baker as president, managing the operations for Atlantis, The Palm; Atlantis The Royal; and Atlantis Sanya. Baker has held multiple leadership roles during his career, including as president of Grand Lisboa Palace. The Maven announced Jennifer Cottgias as general manager. Cottgias joins The Maven from the Courtyard Portland City Center where she served as general manager.
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Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
As the leaves begin to turn and the excitement of a fresh school year sets in, Hilton ushers in a new season as Graduate Hotels officially joins Hilton’s 24 world-class brands. Whether planning a gameday getaway, a nostalgic return to campus, or a family visit, guests of the 34 Graduate by Hilton hotels can now earn and redeem Hilton Honors Points while experiencing the unique charm of university towns across the U.S. and U.K.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Skift Take: The New York City Council bill has ignited a fierce debate between supporters who claim it will improve safety and working conditions and opponents who argue it could cripple the hotel industry.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS (09/30/2024) — Revinate, a global direct bookings platform leader powered by class leading data platform management and guest communication solutions for the hospitality industry, is proud to announce that it has obtained its certification under the Data Privacy Framework (DPF). This certification underscores Revinate’s long-standing commitment to the privacy and security of its customers’ data, aligning with the highest standards for data protection both in the United
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Skift Take: Delta’s bottom line is taking a hit from the CrowdStrike outage as it seeks legal recourse for a meltdown that led to thousands of flight disruptions.
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
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
The top-ranking hotel owners and operators across Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) have remained unchanged over the past year. But some well-established owners in the mid-ranks dropped down in the top 10 list as their competitors acquired and developed new assets, new CBRE research shows.
Hotel Management
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
IHG Hotels and Resorts has formed a major partnership with SXSW Sydney which will see the operator deliver a number of interactive experiences throughout the music, tech and culture festival. An Official Partner of the event, which returns for its second Sydney edition from October 14-20, IHG has also been named the Official Partner of the SXSW Sydney Screen Festival 2024.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud and winner of Best Hotel PMS at the HotelTechAwards 2024, has been chosen by Lark Hotels to power its growing portfolio of more than 50 properties across the United States.
Hotel Management
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
To mark Housekeeping Appreciation Week (September 8-14, 2024), HM spoke to some of the top performers in this critical hotel department to find out a bit more about their role. Name: Irina Rynne Hotel: Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Port Douglas Role: Executive Housekeeper Tenure: 16 years Tell us a bit about your career journey. My journey began 16 years ago, when I first joined as a cleaner in the villas.
Advertiser: ALHI
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