Skift Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Skift Take: Sustainable tourism solutions must not only cut emissions but also recognize and redress the profound imbalances in who gets to travel and who pays the environmental price.
Anthony Cole Training
DECEMBER 13, 2024
'Tis the season for prospecting, right? Actually, 'tis the season for every sales leader and company to wonder: Are my people reaching out to enough prospects and customers so that we can begin the year strong? The runway is shortening, and this can be a challenging time to reach decision-makers because they, too, may be out of the office or otherwise busy.
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Skift Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Skift Take: Archer Aviation has raised $660 million this year alone, while competitor Lilium is going through bankruptcy proceedings after burning through $1 billion. It takes a lot of money to get new planes into the sky.
Lodging
DECEMBER 13, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C.The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year performance comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through Dec. 7. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the property markets. Dec. 1-7, 2024 (percentage change from comparable week in 2023): Among the Top 25 Markets, Chicago reported the largest year-over-year increases in occupancy (+17.8 percent to 67.6 percent) and RevPAR (+42.9 percent to $110.59).
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Skift Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Skift Take: Morocco is six years away from co-hosting the world's biggest sporting event but is already enjoying strong tourism numbers.
Lodging
DECEMBER 13, 2024
DALLAS, TexasHotel bookings at American properties for the days leading up to Christmas, Dec. 21-25, are up 22 percent from last year, shows new data from SiteMinder, a leading hotel distribution and revenue platform. International bookings are driving the surge, rising by over 15 percent annually to 32 percent of total bookings at American hotels this year, compared to 28 percent during the same period in 2023.
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Lodging
DECEMBER 13, 2024
FORT WORTH, TexasNamed the #1 hotel in Dallas-Fort Worth by Travel + Leisure, and recipient of the coveted Michelin Key, Hotel Drover,an Autograph Collection hotel located in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards, is proud to announce the growth of its executive team. The 200-room urban resort continues to build upon its success with the appointment of Aaron Ide as General Manager.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Skift Take: Even though these hospitality concepts are age-old, they are bang in the middle of all the major deeper travel trends and fulfill all the modern travelers expectations.
Lodging
DECEMBER 13, 2024
MEMPHIS, TennesseeMarcus & Millichap announced today the sale of Hu. Hotel, a 110-room hotel in Memphis, Tennessee. Mitchell Presas, Skyler Cooper, Chris Gomes and Allan Miller of Marcus & Millichap’s Miller-Gomes Hotel Team, represented the local private buyer in the transaction. Jody McKibben is Marcus & Millichaps broker of record in Tennessee.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Skift Take: As the airline industry adapts to evolving traveler expectations, premium cabins coupled with personalized experiences have become essential tools for driving loyalty and revenue. Airlines are turning to digital innovation and sustainable practices to redefine the premium travel experience and meet the needs of diverse customers.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive
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Lodging
DECEMBER 13, 2024
WENCESLAS SQUARE, PragueW Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoys portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announces the highly anticipated unveiling of W Prague, marking the brands entry into the Czech Republic and the start of a new chapter forthe former Grand Hotel Evropa, a renowned Art Nouveau-style property. With the brands signature, unconventional approach to luxury, W Prague joins newly unveiled and celebrated European gems such as W Rome and W Budapest, redefining luxury lifestyle [&#
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Skift Take: Balancing tourism with sustainability is no small feat, but Red Sea Global has shown its up to the challenge. At this years Skift Global Forum East, Rosanna Chopra discussed how the companys commitment to responsible travel is shaping Saudi Arabias Red Sea coast into a global destination for luxury and exploration.
Hotel Business
DECEMBER 13, 2024
By Tanya Galton The front-line employees of a hotel are the first point of contact for the guests. They represent the hotel brand, and in many ways, the very first impression about your hotel or chain that your guests get depends on your line staff. Major psychology researches confirm that the first impression is the most important one for any business and is very hard to override.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Skift Take: 2025 is expected to be a banner year for travel tech M&A. Add-on acquisitions, particularly of companies with $5M-$50M ARR, are poised to set new records as platforms scale up and prepare for IPOs or acquisition by mega-cap firms.
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Hotel Business
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Ralph Thiergart has returned to Dimension Hospitality as EVP, strategy/chief of staff. In this role, Thiergart supports the company’s ownership and leadership team in aligning company initiatives with owner interests while serving as chief of staff to CEO Greg Friedman. “Ralph’s deep ties within the lodging industry and his intrinsic understanding of Dimension’s culture and history make him an invaluable addition to our leadership team,” said Friedman. “His le
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Marriott's acquisition of Postcard Cabins, an interview with the CEO of Amadeus, and FAA chief Mike Whitaker's exit.
Hotel Business
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Anaheim-Santa Ana, Calif. ranked first in the top 25 markets in November with year-over-year (YOY) meetings & events growth of 17.5%, according to the Cendyn Sales Intelligence platform, Atlanta came in second with growth at 13.7%. Louisville led in secondary markets at 59.1% growth, and Memphis ranked second with 48.9% growth. Anaheim-Santa Ana led the top 25 markets for the first time in 2024 with a significant contribution from healthcare groups at 7.1% share, hosting events from Edwards
Hotel Designs
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Hotel Designs In Conversation with: Kate Mooney, OCCA Design In Conversation with: Kate Mooney, OCCA Design Hotel Designs headed north to speak to Kate Mooney, Founder and Principal of OCCA Design, to understand how her studio is reshaping the boundaries of luxury in both the residential and hospitality arena… From delivering cutting-edge solutions for high-end residences to creating standout identities for luxury hotels entering new territories, Kate Mooney reveals the passion and princip
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.
Hotel Business
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Kolter Hospitality has promoted John Beaton to EVP, operations after spending nearly seven years as SVP, operations. Sara Martinez has also been promoted from VP, sales and marketing to SVP, commercial sales. Beaton has been instrumental in shaping Kolters culture and direction, and his leadership has significantly contributed to the firm’s long-term success and growth, according to the company.
Hotel Designs
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Hotel Designs In Conversation with: Kate Mooney, OCCA Design In Conversation with: Kate Mooney, OCCA Design Hotel Designs headed north to speak to Kate Mooney, Founder and Principal of OCCA Design, to understand how her studio is reshaping the boundaries of luxury in both the residential and hospitality arena… From delivering cutting-edge solutions for high-end residences to creating standout identities for luxury hotels entering new territories, Kate Mooney reveals the passion and princip
Hotel Business
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Leyad , a real estate investment firm based in Canada, has acquired the Ink48 Hotel in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of New York City in a 50/50 joint venture with NYC-based private equity firm Capstone Equities. This marks Leyad’s first purchase in the New York City market and its second hotel acquisition to date. “The acquisition of Ink48 Hotel represents a significant step forward in Leyad’s vision to expand our presence in prime urban markets,” said Henry Zavr
Xotels
DECEMBER 13, 2024
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Hotel Business
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year performance comparisons, according to CoStars latest data through Dec. 7. Dec. 1-7 (percentage change from comparable week in 2023): Occupancy: 59.0% (+0.5%) ADR: $159.77 (+3.8%) RevPAR: $94.31 (+4.3%) Among the top 25 markets, Chicago reported the largest year-over-year increases in occupancy (+17.8% to 67.6%) and RevPAR (+42.9% to $110.59).
Hotelier Magazine
DECEMBER 13, 2024
MONTREAL Germain Hotels has earned double honours at this years Gala de reconnaissance de Tourisme Montrgie. The event recognized 14 companies for their contributions to the development and influence of Montrgie tourism in recent years. The Sustainable and Responsible Tourism Award was presented to Escad Hotel Quartier DIX30. This award recognizes initiatives such as partnerships with local organizations and ongoing efforts to promote sustainable tourism practices.
Hotel Business
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Despite facing challenges from subdued summer demand and a sluggish third quarter, U.S. hotel performance is expected to reaccelerate in the fourth quarter and extend into 2025, according to CBRE s latest forecast. CBRE now forecasts a 0.5% increase in RevPAR growth for 2024, down from the previously estimated 1.2% in August. This revision reflects a 40 basis point (bps) decrease in expected occupancy compared to the prior forecast, with occupancy anticipated to decline by 30 bps year-over-year.
Hotelogix
DECEMBER 13, 2024
In recent years, the emergence of rapidly growing domestic mid-segment hotel brands has significantly transformed the country's hospitality landscape. Although relatively young and small, these brands have captured the attention of domestic travelers, controlling about 60% of the total branded rooms available in the country. As they carve out a niche in the heavily competitive market dominated by international hotel chains, their journey stands as a remarkable testament to resilience, adapt
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
Hotel Designs
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Hotel Designs The Brit List top 25 Hoteliers of 2024 The Brit List top 25 Hoteliers of 2024 Here, we are proud to introduce to you the top 25 Hoteliers currently dominating the British hospitality scene… Part two of three in Hotel Designs editorial series on this year’s Brit Listees, in this episode we are focussing on Britain’s top 25 luxury oHteliers, beginning with this year’s winning Hotelier, followed by the highly commended, and then the remaining honourees in alpha
Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Article - TownePlace Suites By Marriott Houston Tomball in Tomball, TX Sold - The property, built in 2024, was purchased by Justo LP, based in Brownsville, Texas, from Mitro GP Partners LLC, based in Houston, Texas.
Hotel Designs
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Hotel Designs Corinthia Brussels opens Corinthia Brussels opens The highly anticipated Corinthia Brussels, situated on Rue Royale, has opened its Belle poque doors, reaffirming its position as a cornerstone of Belgian hospitality… Formerly the Grand Hotel Astoria, this iconic landmark has undergone a complete transformation into Corinthia Brussels, now featuring 126 rooms and suites, and a subterranean spa.
Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The new property, Me and All Hotel Flims, will be located in the Grisons Alps, Switzerland, and operated through a franchise agreement with a subsidiary of Lindner Hotel Group.
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