Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Skift Take: Older women are traveling more and there are plenty of opportunities for the hotels and airlines to adapt their product offerings.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Business travel is booming. According to the GBTA’s Business Travel Index Outlook report, business travel spending is projected to reach $1.4 trillion this year and climb to $1.8 trillion by 2027.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Skift Take: Maybe you didn't need to install that crystal-healing sound bath after all. Namaste, and mind the bottom line.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Introducing R FINDS: a global marketplace featuring over 175 locally-sourced treasures from neighborhoods across 20 countries; created to empower creative economies, encourage travelers to embrace the art of discovery, and elevate the stories of over 175+ small businesses around the globe.

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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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Lodging

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

NASHVILLE—STR and Tourism Economics ​downgraded the growth rate in the final U.S. hotel forecast revision of 2024. For 2024, projected gains in average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) were each downgraded, -0.5 percentage points to +1.5 percent and down 0.6 ppts to +1.4 percent, respectively. Occupancy for the year was lowered 0.1 percentage point to 62.9 percent, after the previous forecast projected the metric to remain steady from 2023.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Running a hotel has never been easy. And the challenge is made even harder for those hoteliers who still rely on legacy property management systems (PMSs) that are no longer suited to modern habits, expectations and technologies. Systems that hinder rather than drive efficiency for your teams.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

IRIS, a global leader in digital F&B, guest directory, and concierge solutions for hotels, is thrilled to announce that The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali has achieved record growth in guest orders and a 30% increase in average guest spend after implementing their mobile ordering and e-compendium platform, outperforming traditional in-person orders.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Skift Take: Hilton's jobs push comes as the hotel giant sees surging demand in the region, with visits to its Middle East properties doubling to 2.2 million in the first nine months of the year compared to pandemic levels.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Premium property blends upscale amenities with five decade-plus legacy in coveted Old Fourth Ward location.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Skift Take: The grandeur of Indian weddings is moving beyond local banquets, and is now influencing the tourism industry in India. Newly-married couples are also driving international travel as part of their honeymoon plans.

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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

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

CODA Hotel Williamsburg is an independent boutique hotel in Brooklyn featuring 64 guestrooms and the largest outdoor pool in the borough. As CODA’s flagship property, the location embodies a guest-centric approach to hospitality, designing furnishings based on real-life guest interactions. With a focus on creating inviting spaces rather than just walls, CODA provides an environment where guests can truly relax and rejuvenate, emphasizing that hospitality goes beyond structures to the experience

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

1834 Hotels has secured a management agreement for a new Wyndham Garden hotel in the seaside town of Inverloch in Victoria, in a partnership with Forte Developments and Wyndham Hotels and Resorts. The white label management company will drive operations at Wyndham Garden Inverloch, which is slated to open in mid-2026, with the aim of delivering a distinctive hospitality experience.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced plans for scaled growth of the Hyatt Regency brand on the Balkan Peninsula. Following the brand’s market entries in Croatia and Albania, the latest project in Romania further strengthens the brand’s momentum in the region with five new Hyatt Regency hotels and resorts expected to open by 2027.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Hotels in Asia-Pacific with water park amenities achieve higher revenues and guest satisfaction, demonstrating the growing trend of aquatic attractions as key to enhanced resort performance. Incorporating water park amenities into hotels and resorts across Asia-Pacific is proving to be a lucrative strategy, according to recent insights from WhiteWater.

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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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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Scandic has signed two long-term lease agreements with property owner JV Nordväst Fastighet AB to take over two hotels in Helsingborg and Jönköping that together have 199 rooms. The hotels will undergo comprehensive renovations and will be adapted to Scandic’s new brand before opening during the first half of 2026.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Grand Hotel Group, a subsidiary of Tuan Sing Holdings, has lodged plans to redevelop 123 Collins Street – home of the 550-room Grand Hyatt Melbourne. The town planning application proposes a major mixed-use redevelopment of its properties at 121-131 Collins Street and 23-25 George Parade, comprising “modern, luxury multi-level retail and enhanced hotel experience” and transformation of the property’s podium (from basement to rooftop) into a luxury retail and F&B precinct.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Leading global hospitality company Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of a strategic licensing agreement (SLA) with Olive by Embassy to open 150 Spark by Hilton hotels across India, marking the brand’s debut in Asia Pacific. The agreement comes as a result of Hilton’s long-standing partnership with The Embassy Group, owners of Hilton Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park and Hilton Garden Inn Bengaluru Embassy Manyata Business Park.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

BWH Hotels leverages soft brands like SureStay Collection to offer unique global distribution benefits to independent hotels across Australasia. In an evolving hospitality market, BWH Hotels has embraced the power of soft brands, providing independent hotels the flexibility to maintain their unique character while tapping into global resources. BWH Hotels’ soft brand portfolio spans all segments, from economy to luxury, enabling hoteliers to balance local individuality with the advantages of a g

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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.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Situated in the picturesque Himalayan town of Dharamshala, known for its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and spiritual heritage, the resort will feature 150 rooms and an array of facilities.

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eHotelier

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The hotel industry is a dynamic field offering diverse roles, leadership opportunities, and the chance to enhance guest experiences.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

On November 13, 2024, Barbados welcomed 300 top investors, industry leaders, and tourism professionals to its shores for the 13th annual Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference and Operations Summit (CHICOS). Of the 300 attendees, 225 were visitors from across the globe. CHICOS opening ceremony showcases prime tourism investment opportunities in Barbados.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Dezign, a third-generation construction, fitout, and FF&E company, was founded by the Pridham family in 1969. As a multi-disciplinary in-house design studio, Dezign seamlessly integrates design, construction, and delivery capabilities for hotel and hospitality projects. The company’s parallel design and cost process provides clients with transparency and certainty regarding their budgets.

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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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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Wanderland Think Tank, the research and analytics arm of Wanderland London, released the first ever kids hospitality global report featuring over 150 insights on trends as they relate to what kids and teens care about, how they influence travel decisions and how families want to stay, play and pay.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Oaks Hotels has shared its forecast travel trends for 2025, based upon an analysis of guest data across its network of over 60 hotels in both bustling cities and scenic coastal destinations. Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites has shared its forecast travel trends for 2025, based upon an analysis of guest data across its network of over 60 hotels in both bustling cities and scenic coastal destinations from Brisbane to Broome, Gladstone to Glenelg, Sydney to the Sunshine Coast.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

As we reflect on another year of dedication to sustainable growth and responsible hospitality, I am proud to present our 2023 Sustainability & CSR Report. At Mitsis Group, our commitment to excellence goes hand in hand with our unwavering dedication to sustainability, social responsibility, and ethical governance. This year, we have continued to make significant strides in our efforts to create a positive impact on the environment, empower our communities, and ensure that our guests can travel s

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eHotelier

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

IRIS, a global leader in digital F&B, guest directory, and concierge solutions for hotels, is thrilled to announce that The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali.

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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.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

STR and Tourism Economics downgraded the growth rate in the final U.S. hotel forecast revision of 2024.

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Lodging

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—Extended Stay America announced the opening of the Extended Stay America Premier Suites – Asheville, located in Asheville, North Carolina. TGC Group developed the property. The four-story, 108-room newly constructed Extended Stay America Premier Suites – Asheville has WiFi, breakfast, cable, a 24-hour fitness room, onsite guest laundry, a dedicated pet area, an outdoor patio area, and Extended Stay America Premier Suites’ signature lobby with vending options.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The days of free HBO and touting an ironing board and coffee maker as room features that delight guests are long gone. The hotel and hospitality industry has seen many changes over the years in services offered, product specifications, and how teams interact with guests. Today, features like lightning-fast Wi-Fi, water bottle filling stations, and electric car chargers attract more attention than the once-expected standards of irons and coffee makers.

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Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based third-party hotel operator and investor, has expanded its executive team with the promotion of Cory Chambers to EVP, chief commercial and analytics officer. The company also promoted Maggie Rosa to VP, operations. In their respective new roles, Chambers will work with the team to build and drive cross-functional strategies to better serve hotel general managers, their teams and hotel owners, and Rosa will spearhead the operational pe

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