Skift Blog
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Skift Take: A growing trend of married older women traveling solo points to a broader societal shift of lifestyle choices as travel companies adapt to this diverse demographic with tailored and safe experiences.
Lodging
DECEMBER 18, 2023
SHANGHAI, China—IHG Hotels & Resorts recently announced Holiday Inn Express has surpassed 500 hotels in operation and pipeline in Greater China, marking a milestone for the upper midscale brand. Leveraging its offerings in ROI for owners, Holiday Inn Express has garnered attention from owners and investors since entering the market. Jerome Qiu, chief operating officer of IHG Greater China said, “In the fiercely competitive midscale hotel market, Holiday Inn Express has consistently stayed tr
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Skift Blog
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Skift Take: The volcano finally erupted. The eruption has forced Blue Lagoon to close. The country's biggest airport, however, hasn't halted its operations.
Hotel Management
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Singapore Airlines is set to add more services to Australia in 2024, with Brisbane set to get an additional four-times weekly service between Brisbane and Singapore from November 2024. The additional services will see SIA operating 25 flights per week direct from Brisbane to Singapore and according to the carrier, it follows strong demand for the carrier’s four times weekly supplementary flights across the 2023 end of year peak period, currently operating from the city through to 13 January 2024
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Skift Blog
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Skift Take: The fine is the latest in a string of DOT actions to hold the airline industry more accountable for consumer-protection violations.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Set to open in 2026, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, The Avenue, Islamabad will add to IHG's developing presence in the country.
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Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The Kamat Hotels India Ltd proudly announces its latest addition to The Orchid Hotel family in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (formerly, Aurangabad). This is the fourth IRA outlet by the group after the recent openings in Mumbai, Bhubaneshwar and Nashik.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Skift Take: SpiceJet's bid to acquire GoFirst signals a strategic move to strengthen its market position. However, the carrier's own operational and financial hurdles may pose integration challenges.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The St. Regis Qiandao Lake and AC Hotel by Marriott Qiandao Lake are slated to open in late 2026 in Zhejiang Province, Eastern China.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Skift Take: How many times can Choice court Wyndham and Wyndham's management say no? We are destined to find out through 2024. If a merger does somehow happen, Wyndham's repeated claims that the deal would face antitrust scrutiny almost invites the scrutiny.
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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
Hotel Management
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Accor Global Chief Development Officer – Premium, Midscale and Economy Division, Camil Yazbeck, discusses premiumisation in the hotel sector and shares his outlook for 2024. The economy segment has elevated in recent years with a stronger focus on design, technology and service. How is Accor elevating economy and what does that means for rates?
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Skift Take: Tax incentives, pleas, requests and even emergency orders — Hawaiian residents will have housing one way or another.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 18, 2023
CapitaLand Ascott Trust (CLAS) is divesting three hotels in Osaka, Japan to an unrelated third party for a total of JPY10.7 billion (S$99.8 million[1]). The three properties are Hotel WBF Honmachi, Hotel WBF Kitasemba East and Hotel WBF Kitasemba West.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Skift Take: In this video interview, Jason Perocho, vice president of product marketing at Amperity, discussed highlights from a new research report that explores how generative AI can help travel and hospitality companies put their customer data to its highest and best use, enabling them to earn loyalty in the new era of travel.
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.
Lodging
DECEMBER 18, 2023
As of year-end 2022, the average hotel in CBRE’s Trends in the Hotel Industry survey sample had surpassed its 2018 total revenue figure by 1.5 percent. This was achieved even though the average hotel had rented 8.2 percent fewer room nights in 2022 than it did in 2018. The revenue increase was largely due to continued improvement in ADR and revenue from other sources.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Skift Take: A junk fee reckoning is underway. Accor has joined Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt in changing their disclosure policies this year.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The opening signals a continued commitment to the expansion of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand in Europe.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Skift Take: More governments are waiving visitor visa requirements to help attract tourists.
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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
DECEMBER 18, 2023
In an era where environmental consciousness is more than just a trend, the hospitality industry finds itself at a crossroads. Balancing the demands of a growing global tourism sector with the imperative to minimize its ecological footprint is no small feat. Fortunately, the marriage of digital solutions and sustainability practices is proving to be a game-changer for the hospitality sector.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Skift Take: The return of more normal processing times is critical as Americans travel abroad in massive numbers.
Lodging
DECEMBER 18, 2023
PORT CHARLOTTE, Florida—The Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor opened and welcomed its first guests. The independently flagged property has 785 guestrooms including 189 Sunsuites and is a completely new-build resort. To commemorate the opening, Sunseeker Resort Charlotte Harbor hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony. “There are not enough words to express how exciting this day is to so many of us that have been working on this project since the beginning.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Skift Take: HomeToGo's M&A strategy: Focus more on profit, less on synergy.
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
DECEMBER 18, 2023
DENVER, Colorado—Crescent Hotels & Resorts announced the addition of The Source Hotel & Market Hall to its Latitudes: Lifestyles by Crescent portfolio. The Source is a boutique hotel, market hall, and creative location in Denver’s RiNo Art District. The property offers 100 guestrooms with 20 suites. Drawing inspiration from the minimalist design philosophies of Scandinavia and Japan, these spaces have Baltic birch casework, concrete floors, and operational garage doors in select rooms an
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Whitbread Plc, the UK’s leading hospitality group and owner of Premier Inn, has opened the doors to its newest location in Central London - the hub by Premier Inn Marylebone hotel.
Lodging
DECEMBER 18, 2023
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey—Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced that its Board of Directors, following a review with its outside financial and legal advisors, has unanimously determined the exchange offer from Choice Hotels International, Inc. to acquire all outstanding shares of Wyndham is not in the best interests of Wyndham and its shareholders. The Wyndham Board of Directors recommends that shareholders not tender any of their shares into the offer. “Choice has, once again, failed to add
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Today, Condé Nast Traveller, the global authority on high-end travel, has shared the trends that will shape travel in 2024.
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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.
Hotel Business
DECEMBER 18, 2023
IHG has released the Formula Blue 2.2 model of its Holiday Inn Express design initiative. Hotel Business spoke with Justin Alexander , VP, global brand management – Holiday Inn Express, IHG Hotels & Resorts, to get his take on the new prototype, which features: An increased key count from 93-104 with room for additional suites (and revenue potential) within the existing efficient site size A redesigned exterior featuring bold colors and using simplified construction means A streamlined
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili led the UNWTO delegation to Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia (13-17 December), recognizing Brazil’s strong support and commitment to tourism for development. In Brazil, Secretary-General Pololikashvili enjoyed bilateral meetings with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and with the country’s Minister of Tourism Celso Sabino.
STAAH
DECEMBER 18, 2023
It has been a great year when the hospitality industry saw a boom. Clearly, the tourism and hospitality industry saw some positive growth. Bringing together some of the most trending articles, Here’s a mix of hospitality industry blogs from 2023 that our readers enjoyed the most. 8 Essential reasons to Optimize your Hotel’s Booking Engine A hotel booking engine is a crucial tool for hotels and accommodation providers in today’s time.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 18, 2023
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, celebrates upward momentum for the extended stay segment in Canada. With *3 new regional extended stay openings in 2023 and an additional *16 in the pipeline, the category is gaining significant traction among both Canadian business and leisure travellers seeking economical, long-term accommodation.
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