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Marriott’s Ad Network: Slow Rollout for Plan to Target Hotel Guests

Skift Blog

Skift Take: In May 2022, Marriott said it would let non-hotel marketers place ads on its site, lobby TVs, and guest-room Wi-Fi portals. But it's been largely quiet since then. Here's an update.

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What level of digitization is optimum for the hospitality industry?

Hospitality Net

Recently, a major hotel chain top executive stated that "Hospitality will never be fully digitized.” I agree 100%. Hospitality, like all other industries with physical assets, simply cannot be fully digitized, including industries such as agriculture, construction, manufacturing, commercial real estate, healthcare, etc. Even Amazon, the most digitized company on planet Earth has over 500 million square feet of owned and rented physical warehouses.

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Attention, Wonderful Subscribers! Calling On All My Amazing Readers! I Have an Ask of You!

Hotel Financial Coach Blog

Attention, Wonderful Subscribers! Calling On All My Amazing Readers! I Have an Ask of You! I’m immensely grateful for the overwhelming support “The Prosperous Hotelier” has received! Your encouragement fuels my passion for sharing insights in the hospitality industry. If you’ve grabbed a copy of the book, would you kindly share a selfie of you […] The post Attention, Wonderful Subscribers!

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Harnessing Apple Vision Pro and Spatial Computing for Transformative Efficiency in the Hospitality Industry

Hospitality Net

In the intricate dance of numbers that define the budgeting and forecasting process within the hospitality sector, the introduction of Apple’s Vision Pro and spatial computing could be the leap forward needed to bridge the persistent gap between corporate strategy and operational execution. This gap, often navigated by the finance team, has traditionally been a source of inefficiency and frustration, exacerbated by the reliance on numerous software intermediaries that create silos within organiz

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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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How an Italian Hotel Doubled Revenue by Cracking Tripadvisor’s Top 10

Refine

Today's hoteliers want to increase their online bookings and revise corporate rates to a profitable market rate. Revenue management is a proven path to get there. This small hotel partnered with a revenue team and succeeded in doubling its revenue in two years and breaking into Tripadvisor's Top 10. Here's how. Revenue Management Boosts Online The post How an Italian Hotel Doubled Revenue by Cracking Tripadvisor’s Top 10 appeared first on Revfine.com.

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The Paradigm Shift in New Economic Value from AI-Powered Hotel Websites

Hospitality Net

Throughout the history of technology adoption, a new invention doesn’t necessarily take off because of direct, apples-to-apples savings versus the old guard, but rather because of the new value that this innovation unlocks, at first on an incremental then later on an exponential basis.

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Enhancing hotel security and aesthetics: the role of entrances and parking areas

eHotelier

In the hotel industry, every detail matters. The entry points, including parking areas, play a crucial role in shaping their first impressions and overall satisfaction.

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How to Spend a Long Layover in Dubai

Hotels by Day

If you’re looking for things to do in Dubai on a layover, you’ve come to the right place. Unleash the secret to an electrifying one-day adventure in the City of Gold! Immerse yourself in the enchanting alleys of Old Dubai, ascend to the dizzying heights of the Burj Khalifa, and gaze out at the breathtaking […] The post How to Spend a Long Layover in Dubai appeared first on HotelsByDay.

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PATA Travel Mart 2024 is coming to Bangkok, Thailand

eHotelier

The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to organise PATA Travel Mart 2024 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand from August 27-29.

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Givex's Role in KFC Canada's National Kitchen Tech Upgrade

Hospitality Tech

Givex partnered with Lenovo Canada and KFC Canada's internal application team to integrate the solution into the 402 stores' existing IT infrastructure.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

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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In the Trenches: Insights from Hospitality Law Expert

eHotelier

Robin Zeidel spent four years in book publishing before following in her father’s footsteps by getting a law degree. When a Wall Street firm came knocking, Robin’s plans to join her father’s practice went by the wayside. She spent almost six years as assistant general counsel at Starwood before founding her firm, Zeidel and Associates, in 2010.

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Wyndham Simplifies Group Travel, Brings Instant Booking to 5,600+ U.S. Hotels

Hospitality Tech

A win for travel planners and managers, real-time rates and availability go live across industry's largest portfolio of economy and midscale hotels.

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Spectacular openings in 2024 from IHG Hotels & Resorts Greater China

eHotelier

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), is paving the way for exciting developments in 2024. After a significant revival in Greater China’s cultural and tourism industry in 2023, IHG anticipates strong consumption of energy and market confidence in the new year. As an industry leader, IHG is exploring both preferred and emerging destinations in the region under its “True Hospitality for Good” vision.

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Nékter Juice Bar Partners with Qu to Unify Ordering Channels

Hospitality Tech

Nékter will standardize on Qu’s platform to holistically manage all order channels and unify guest, order and menu data.

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Beyond the Basics: How to Develop and Retain a Top-Performing Sales Team

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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Kristen Mather appointed Spa Director at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa

eHotelier

Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Spa Director for the renowned Joya Spa. With an impressive background in the spa industry, the newly appointed director will be responsible for overseeing the operational function and management of Joya Spa and the resort’s retail outlets, with a focus on enhancing guest experiences.

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Moxy Hotels and Sanctuary team up for astrological travel

Hospitality Today

The hotel group teamed up with Sanctuary, a community of astrology readers, to give travelers the opportunity to take trips that are literally written in the stars

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UN Tourism Secretary-General to attend 2nd Global Tourism Resilience Conference in Jamaica

eHotelier

UN Tourism Secretary-General H.E Zurab Pololikashvili will participate in the highly anticipated 2nd Global Tourism Resilience Conference that will be staged in Montego Bay, Jamaica, from February 16-17.

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Is Tripadvisor losing its relevance for hotels?

Hospitality Today

Google can offer similar insights as TripAdvisor, and with its widespread usage through Google Maps, checking reviews on Google might be more convenient

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

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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How to be guest-centric: Redefining Hospitality with Data-Driven Strategies

eHotelier

Let's delve into the transformative power of data-driven strategies to upgrade the hospitality experience and redefine the guest journey.

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Presto Raises $6M, Wins Appeal Against XAC

Hospitality Tech

The AI and automation technology provider's solution is live in 145 stores.

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James Wardell appointed General Manager of Canyon Ranch Woodside

eHotelier

Canyon Ranch has appointed James Wardell as the General Manager of Canyon Ranch Woodside.

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Presto Raises $6M, Wins Appeal Against XAC

Hospitality Tech

The AI and automation technology provider's solution is live in 145 stores.

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Diving into Diversity: Decoding the Foundations of Inclusion in Hospitality Talent Acquisition

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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Embracing technology without losing the human touch in hospitality

Hospitality Today

Hoteliers want to embrace technology to help them run their businesses more effectively, but not at the cost of losing their hotel's human touch

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Moxy Hotels debuts in Canada’s Coastal City

eHotelier

Moxy Hotels, announced the opening of Moxy Halifax Downtown, marking the brand’s debut in Canada. True to the brand’s experiential voice, the hotel boldly reinvents the traditional hotel stay with vibrant guest experiences and lively, sociable service.

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Marriott's ad network slowly rolling out plan to target hotel guests

Hospitality Today

Based on high demand from advertisers, Marriott aims to create something appealing for guests and it's profits, but it will take time

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Hyper-personalization, the future of hotel marketing

Hospitality Today

Data-driven approach allows hotels to anticipate the needs and desires of guests, offering a level of service that goes beyond the basic

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ABM Success Recipe: Mastering the Crawl, Walk, Run Approach

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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Sustainability marketing just got tricky, and better

Hospitality Today

The demand for sustainability and purpose marketing will only grow as eco-anxious Gen Z and Alpha generations grow

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How competitive sets lead hoteliers to informed business decisions

Hospitality Today

Hoteliers are best positioned to grow their business when they gain detailed insight into the competition

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A week with Apple's Vision Pro

Hospitality Today

What the Vision Pro could contribute to the world of marketing and commercial creativity