Anthony Cole Training
DECEMBER 27, 2024
We know that salespeople who accomplish their goals do these things consistently: Their goals are written down and they have a plan to achieve them. They have a timeframe that they stick to and their goals are defined and measurable. Lastly, they have an accountability partner or a coach to keep them on track. A sustainable sales goal plan is more than just thinking about and writing down goals.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Skift Take: Banning short-term rentals in New York City didn't instantly lead to a wave of affordable housing, although the impact could potentially be different in smaller towns and cities.
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Lodging
DECEMBER 1, 2024
Hotel properties have a continuous flow of guests, which necessitates safeguarding everyone on the premises with comprehensive security measures. Trying to balance a warm and welcoming environment with security that is non-disruptive to guests is challenging to hotel security teams with the ebb and flow of people and activities occurring every day at all hours.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 27, 2024
I recently came across this brand pyramid chart. While incomplete, I find it is pretty useful to compare the various hotels of multiple groups in their categories.
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Hotel Management
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Minor Hotels has signed the management letting rights for the landmark 64-storey Queens Wharf Residences development from early 2025. Queens Wharf Residences occupy the tallest tower within the new world-class Queens Wharf Brisbane precinct, offering a collection of 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments with balconies and winter gardens. Guests will have exclusive access to luxury amenities including a pool, spa, steam room, theatre, leisure lounge room, gym, as well as direct access to the precincts
Social Hospitality
DECEMBER 16, 2024
If you arent marketing your business on social media, youre missing out on a huge opportunity to build your brands success. Also, with billions of users engaging across platforms, the chance to connect authentically with your audience has never been greater. But in the race for visibility and conversions, authenticity can sometimes take a backseat to metrics and data-driven decisions.
Hotel Sales Focus brings together the best content for hotel sales and marketing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Skift Take: Vacasa got hammered in the public markets and needed to go private. Whether Casago and Rootstock have the wherewithal to right the ship is an open question.
Lodging
DECEMBER 10, 2024
AUSTIN, TexasShiny, a leading provider of associate engagement and retention software, today released its second annual report on tipping for the hospitality industry.Entitled Harnessing Tipping Data to Empower and Motivate Hospitality Workers, the report offers a comprehensive analysis of tipping behaviors and patterns across a diverse sample of hotels utilizing Shiny’s digital tipping software.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Black Friday has become a game-changer in the hospitality industry, a moment that redefines booking trends and drives unprecedented opportunities for hoteliers. As one of the most anticipated shopping events of the year, its impact on the travel sector continues to grow, reshaping how hotels approach their direct channel strategies. Following the close of the 2024 Black Friday season, The Hotels Network (THN) has conducted an in-depth analysis to uncover how this pivotal period influenced direct
Hotel Management
DECEMBER 17, 2024
TFE Hotels is celebrating a milestone in its journey to net zero emissions by 2050, with Quincy Melbourne becoming the first hotel in Victoria to achieve NABERS Climate Active Carbon Neutral Building certification. Through the certification, Quincy will offset nearly 1671 tonnes of carbon per annum the equivalent carbon footprint of 167 average Australian households.
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!
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Skift Take: We may be at an inflection point where the very nature of how we discover and book travel is being fundamentally reimagined and listings is increasingly not the best answer.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 25, 2024
Skift Take: Hotels aren't full! (Except in Manhattan.) One theory why is that corporate travelers who used to book rooms for days or weeks at a time are taking shorter trips because of hybrid work.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 31, 2024
Skift Take: Times are changing in the Middle East with the launch of new airlines, unified visas and an all-out entertainment economy.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 25, 2024
Skift Take: The operational disruption, though temporary, highlights the aviation sector's vulnerability, especially at a time when airlines are ramping up digital innovation to improve customer experience.
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
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 21, 2024
Skift Take: Remote Year said it was closing, upsetting many customers who had paid for future trips as digital nomads. Two CEOs are pointing fingers at each other.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Skift Take: Our goal is to use AI for one its best features today mixed with our expect editorial insight and unearth the tech opportunities these documents revealwhether thats upcoming system upgrades, emerging RFPs, or digital transformations.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 28, 2024
Skift Take: As tourists prioritize convenience over bureaucracy in their journey choices, visa reforms will help determine the winners in Asias tourism rebound. Regions with rigid visa policies risk missing out.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Skift Take: Years ago, it appeared as though Expedia Group would be a likely buyer of Despegar since Expedia had taken a significant minority stake in the company. But Expedia backed away, and now Prosus is claiming the prize.
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Skift Blog
DECEMBER 21, 2024
Skift Take: Remote Year was a small but pioneering company, innovating on the edges over the years. Sad to see it come to an end.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Skift Take: Traveling for music, sports, natural wonders – the experiences we share with others are a powerful force for connecting the world. We call it Live Tourism.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Skift Take: Climate-conscious travel doesnt mean giving up travel; it means evolving it. Climate tech has the same potential its influence would go beyond incrementally greening individual choices, instead reshaping the entire operational system.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Skift Take: Intrepid Travel isnt just chasing a 300% boost in Indias inbound tourism its doubling down on storytelling, sustainability, and empowering women to change how the world sees the country.
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Skift Blog
DECEMBER 21, 2024
Skift Take: AI companies have made considerable progress in 2024 as it relates to travel glitchy as the tech may be. It's just the starting point for 2025, which is sure to have an explosion of AI advancements.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Skift Take: As Indian travelers increase in numbers, their travel preferences are maturing. They are moving away from standardized packages and looking at more personalized, immersive experiences.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Skift Take: It's tempting to group Europe's low-cost airlines together, but 2024 highlighted major differences in performance, problems, and profitability.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Skift Take: This first episode of "How I Travel" with Colin Nagy is amongst the best travel podcast episodes you have ever listened to. I know a big promise, listen in for a soulful holiday inspiration.
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Skift Blog
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Skift Take: From ordinary passengers to airline CEOs, Heathrow has no shortage of detractors however these latest numbers suggest the London airport still boasts serious pulling power.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Skift Take: In 2024, tourism pivoted to Live Tourism, with travelers chasing events and moments over destinations. Emotional, communal experiences dominated itineraries, transforming how brands package, promote, and deliver travel.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Skift Take: Its a fascinating tale of three huge airline groups. Europes leading network carriers each experienced a very different 2024.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Skift Take: Its not just long-haul network airlines that are taking advantage of this increasingly lucrative segment. Low-cost carriers are marching in the premium parade too.
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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