August, 2023

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8 practical tips to increase your hotel’s occupancy rates

eHotelier

8 practical tips to increase your hotel’s occupancy rates - Insights With a little creativity and lots of data and insights, low occupancy periods can be more efficiently managed.

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Generative AI Could Be the End of OTAs

Hospitality Tech

In the months since ChatGPT was released, average monthly searches for top OTA brands have dropped in half, demonstrating a declining interest in their brands and presenting hoteliers with an unprecedented opportunity to capitalize on a new direct bo

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TikTok for Hotels: Top 9 Strategies | Mews

Mews

When people hear about TikTok, the first thing that comes to mind is teenagers dancing to the newest trending choreography. This type of content is loved and hated in equal parts (don't ask me which side I'm on).

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Exclusive: Minor Hotels to debut NH and NH Collection in Australia

Hotel Management

Minor Hotels is taking its European-born premium lifestyle brand NH Hotels and boutique NH Collection to Australia for the first time with the launch of two hotels over the next three years. The first NH hotel in Australia will be a AU$55 million new-build airport hotel located at 102-106 Robey Street, Mascot in Sydney, set for completion in 2026. Meanwhile, boutique upper upscale brand NH Collection will debut in 2025 at Wentworth Street in Sydney.

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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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Speculation Blooms After KSL/Hersha Deal: Top Stories in Hotels

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The biggest story in hotel deals and development this week was that KSL Capital Partners said on Monday it wants to take Hersha Hospitality Trust private. But it was just one of many that the Daily Lodging Report newsletter covered.

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DoubleTree by Hilton Announces a New Allergy?Friendly Option Will Join Its Iconic Cookie Welcome

Hospitality Net

To celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, August 4, DoubleTree by Hilton, known for the beloved signature cookie welcome, announced that starting today, it will begin offering a new allergy-friendly soft chocolate chip cookie, alongside the original DoubleTree chocolate chip cookie, extending the iconic welcome to even more guests.

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September hotel bookings in Spain off to strongest start in five years

SiteMinder

Barcelona, Spain – Data from SiteMinder, the world’s leading open hotel commerce platform, reveals that hotel bookings for September in Spain are off to their strongest start in five years. SiteMinder’s World Hotel Index shows that hotel bookings in Spain are currently at 116.3% of 2019 volumes – 10.8% higher than the global average. Among neighbouring countries, only Portugal is outpacing Spain’s momentum, with hotel booking volumes that are 127.7% of 2019 levels.

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RIDE with Red Roof signs first woman-owned franchise

Hotel Business

Red Roof has signed its first fully woman-owned franchise since launching its new RIDE with Red Roof initiative. The property is a Red Roof Inn & Suites conversion located in Richland, MS, and is the second hotel in owner Kalpana Patel’s portfolio. It brings the number of Red Roof properties owned or partially owned by women to more than 35%. RIDE (Road to Inclusivity and Diversity in Entrepreneurship) will expand and further diversify hotel ownership and entrepreneurial opportunities for un

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Key appointments: EVT, Sofitel, Salter Brothers, Crystalbrook, and more

Hotel Management

Jodi Brown takes the lead as GM of QT Wellington HM Awards 2022 General Manager of the Year Jodi Brown returns to EVT to take up the position of General Manager of QT Wellington and Museum Apartment Hotel. Brown has over 14 years of experience in the luxury hotel and hospitality industry under her belt including positions such as General Manager of Atura Hotel Albury – where she led the property through a 12-month full refurbishment and rebrand – General Manager of QT Sydney, and most recently a

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Skift IDEA Awards 2023: Meet the Winners

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The Skift IDEA Awards celebrate excellence in design, creativity, and innovation within the travel industry, acknowledging the pioneering brands and businesses that are shaping its future. Discover the final results and meet the 2023 winners!

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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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Andaz Turks & Caicos to Begin Construction

Hospitality Net

Andaz Turks & Caicos closed the final phase of financing and will immediately begin construction, marking an important milestone for the highly-anticipated resort and residential property that is poised to bring a fresh, modern luxury offering to the island and famed Grace Bay Beach.

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Enhancing decision-making: How data management empowers hotel asset managers

eHotelier

By utilizing data management tools, hotel asset managers can enhance their decision-making abilities, improve business operations, and increase profitability.

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How Smart Technology, the Human Touch Shape the Future of Restaurants

Hospitality Tech

Hospitality businesses must keep pace with the latest technology that guests have come to expect while maintaining the human touch that is at the heart of hospitality.

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Tripadvisor: Vegas, Cancun top Labor Day weekend destinations

Hotel Business

More than 80% of Americans have been traveling this summer, and more than half (55%) have increased their travel since last year, according to Tripadvisor ’s Summer Travel Index. But where are they heading this Labor Day weekend? Major U.S. cities can expect the most travelers this long weekend, while Mexico tops international travel for those looking to soak up a bit of sunshine before the fall.

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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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New Zealand’s top hotel leaders to be honoured at inaugural Aotearoa Hotel Industry Leadership Awards

Hotel Management

HM Magazine in partnership with Hotel Council Aotearoa is set to recognise top performers in New Zealand’s hotel industry with the launch of the inaugural Aotearoa Hotel Industry Leadership Awards this October. The leadership awards will be celebrated at the second Aotearoa Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) which takes place in Wellington on October 10-11, 2023.

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Google: Friend or Foe in the Tours and Activities Industry

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Google’s Things To Do tool has been met with both trepidation and excitement. In the tours & activities space, unlike other travel verticals, we expect that Google will benefit the online intermediaries, giving prominence to online travel agencies.

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The Timeshare Industry Fully Recovered in 2022

Hospitality Net

This article provides a summary of the current state of the timeshare industry, as well as the outlook in the current environment. We also highlight the benefits of timeshare resort ownership. Lastly, we describe the opportunities for entering this industry.

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7 steps to creating a guest journey for the first time

eHotelier

In an industry as competitive as hospitality, creating a seamless guest journey is essential for hotels. Here is a step-by-step recap on how to do it.

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A Buyer’s Guide to Future-Proofing Your Restaurant Tech Stack

The race to 100% digital is on. With the restaurant industry still in the early innings of its digital transformation, brands need an airtight strategy when it comes to building out their tech stack. Download the buyer’s guide to learn where to prioritize your efforts and get the most out of every investment.

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8 Things to Know About Bringing Alcohol on Airplanes

Hotels by Day

Stiff drinks at 35,000 feet? Many passengers want to know the rules on bringing alcohol onboard. We break down the need-to-knows for carry-on, checked bags, opened bottles, drinking your own mini-bar, and how international flight policies differ. You’ll be a pro at transporting and enjoying alcohol at altitude when we’re done. Alcohol in Carry-On Bags […] The post 8 Things to Know About Bringing Alcohol on Airplanes appeared first on HotelsByDay.

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Exclusive: tech trends changing the hospitality game

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Exclusive: tech trends changing the hospitality game Exclusive: tech trends changing the hospitality game Ahead of joining the team at Hotel Designs for the opening panel discussion at Tech in Hospitality Summit and Hotel Summit on September 18 – 19, Oli Morgan, Director at Blend Technology Consultants , addresses the game-changing tech trends in hotel design… Before we digest tech trends that are developing on the hospitality and hotel design scene, we first have to understa

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Exclusive video: STR President Amanda Hite’s global performance expectations

Hotel Management

It’s a mixed bag at present when it comes to global hotel performance, with key segments booming and others now lagging, but the outlook overall is positive. That’s the outlook from STR President Amanda Hite, who exclusively spoke on camera to Wayfarer Host and HM Editor-In-Chief, James Wilkinson, at the Hotel Data Conference in Nashville recently. In the exclusive video interview below, she says thanks to economic uncertainty, it’s challenging to forecast the key metrics of RevPAR, rate and occ

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Airbnb vs. New York City: A Skift Timeline

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Airbnb and New York City have had many twists and turns in their dealings over the last decade, and here's a list of the major events in their often rocky relationship.

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Beyond The Meeting Room: Luxury Magazine Resource

Escape into a world of luxury and dive into the future of tech, fun takes on the American pastime, and many inspirational individuals. With engaging reports on fashion, food, travel, finance, sports, and more, download now and enjoy the read!

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21c Museum Hotels Newest Property is Now Open in the Heart of Downtown St. Louis

Hospitality Net

21c Museum Hotels, a multi-venue contemporary art museum and award-winning hospitality brand, is thrilled to announce the opening of its highly anticipated property in the heart of downtown St. Louis. Like all 21c properties, 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis challenges the conventions of both the hospitality and museum worlds, providing a space where travelers and locals can come together to experience contemporary art exhibitions, community-focused cultural programming, and inspired food and beverage

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A beginners guide to lead generation for hotels

eHotelier

A beginners guide to lead generation for hotels - Insights - Insights By generating leads, hotels can reach out to a larger audience, increase brand awareness, and drive sales and profits.

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Canopy by Hilton Cannes Hotel Opens on the French Riviera

Hotel News Resource

Canopy by Hilton Cannes has opened with panoramic views over the Mediterranean from one of the city’s best rooftop terraces, interiors designed by designer Ramy Fischer and a swimming pool that flows from indoor to outdoor.

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Crosswater adds new finishes to its MPRO collection

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Crosswater adds new finishes to its MPRO collection Crosswater adds new finishes to its MPRO collection Brushed Bronze and Slate are the latest finishes joining the iconic MPRO brassware collection from Crosswater… With colour at the heart of the range, the premium MPRO collection from Crosswater offers unique and luxurious brassware for every bathroom style and scheme.

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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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Exclusive video: Minor Hotels CEO Dillip Rajakarier talks global expansion across the brand portfolio

Hotel Management

Minor Hotels have rapidly taken the accommodation world by storm in recent years and are now the tenth largest operator on the planet. The group, led by popular CEO Dillip Rajakarier, have had major growth and interest across the portfolio that includes Anantara, NH Hotels, NH Collection, Oaks, Avani, Tivoli and more. In an exclusive video interview with Wayfarer Host and HM Editor-In-Chief, James Wilkinson, Rajakarier looks at the hot brands, key markets and his global expectations for growth.

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The Trivago Guy Is Back But His Future Is ‘Uncertain’

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Trivago Guy Tim Williams' fate in Trivago commercials now lies in the hands of the numbers crunchers. No one ever said the travel business or the acting profession are for the meek.

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HSMAI 2023 Adrian Awards Open for Entries

Hospitality Net

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is now accepting entries for the 2023 Adrian Awards. The 67th annual Adrian Awards competition focuses on WanderLOVE, highlighting the stories of remarkable marketing and public relations campaigns, ads, earned media programs, experiential and digital experiences that spark a love for travel, igniting a desire for exploration in travelers around the world.

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Restaurant Tech Community Remembers SONIC’s John Robinson

Hospitality Tech

John Robinson, director of retail technology at SONIC Drive-In, died August 15. He is remembered as a "passionate brand ambassador" and an "incredible contributor to the advancement of technology in the restaurant industry.

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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.