February, 2024

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5 Hotel Physical Security Tune-Ups with Key Control for 2024

Lodging

The security and safety of all guests, employees, and visitors at hotels is top priority for hotel security management teams. Investing in upgrades to security and safety technology helps hotels stay compliant, manage assets, and prevent security incidents. One component of security technology that hotels invest in is key control and asset management solutions.

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Can China’s New Plane Compete With Airbus and Boeing?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: China's state-owned plane maker is presenting the COMAC C919 on the international stage with high hopes of stealing market share from Airbus and Boeing.

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TFE Hotels to open second Vibe in Melbourne at rebranded Docklands property

Hotel Management

TFE Hotels is set to open a second Vibe hotel in Melbourne, this time at the city’s developing Docklands precinct, following the rebranding of a 273-room hotel. From April 8, TFE Hotels will begin operating Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands and Storehouse Docklands restaurant, with new owners, MA Financial Group. Formerly the Sheraton Four Points, the 273-room hotel will deliver a strong upscale offering, a dedicated conference space; leisure facilities including a rooftop pool; and floor-to-ceilin

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Marriott announces first Marriott All-Inclusive in the Dominican Republic

Hospitality Net

Marriott International in the Caribbean and Latin America announced today the latest addition to its All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy portfolio with the signing of Marriott Miches Beach, An All-Inclusive Resort, currently the Sunrise Miches Beach Resort in Dominican Republic. Set to undergo a conversion process commencing in the second quarter of 2024, the resort is slated to open its doors under the Marriott Hotels brand in the first quarter of 2025.

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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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Should Your Company Hire a Fractional Sales Manager?

Anthony Cole Training

Many companies are struggling with finding talent in today’s environment, and it is particularly difficult to find top-notch sales management talent. Depending on the industry, this role can be a very expensive one to fill, and it is critical to get it right. Every organization needs to grow revenue, and this person is the driver of keeping your sales team focused on the right activities, target clients, industry knowledge, technology solutions, and most importantly, sales skills.

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Expedia to Layoff Nearly 9% of Workforce in Latest Downsizing

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Expedia Group is still trimming its workforce three year into its companywide reorganization.

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Expedia’s New CEO Ariane Gorin Starts May 13

Skift Blog

Skift Take: It will be a new era at Expedia Group with Ariane Gorin taking charge.

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Vacasa to Lay Off 320 – 5% of Workforce; COO to Leave

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Vacasa is trying to get cash flow positive in 2024 by almost any means necessary.

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Taylor Swift Uses Carbon Credits to Offset Private Jet Travel. Do They Work?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Swift has come under scrutiny for her private jet usage as the wider aviation industry grapples with uncomfortable environmental questions.

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ESA Demonstrates Resilience of Extended-Stay Segment, Brand for KARA Hospitality

Lodging

LODGING brings you the first installment of our three-part Ownership Series, providing owner perspectives on various hot topics and industry trends. For this installment, Vinay Patel of Fairbrook Hotels and Mitesh Amin of KARA Hospitality discuss some of the key benefits of operating within the extended-stay segment and share their model for success.

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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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Leaning Into Labor Solutions

Lodging

LODGING Editor-in-Chief Dennis Nessler speaks with representatives from a diverse cross-section of the industry to discuss the current state of labor in the lodging industry. Participants discuss everything from the advantages of flexible pay and hours to technology advances, specifically the AI revolution, and how advances in those areas are impacting today’s workforce.

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Carl Icahn Bet on a Struggling TWA in the 1980s. Now He’s Trying Again With JetBlue. 

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Icahn’s stake in JetBlue now makes him the third-largest investor in the airline.

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In Her Comfort Zone

Lodging

What initially inspired you to get into the hospitality business? When I was 18, I worked as a hostess at a restaurant my Uncle Vince managed. I did not like the restaurant business very much. Then, I got a job at a hotel in Philadelphia. I thought, ‘This is temporary until I find my dream job.’ The rest is history! Who were some of your mentors or role models, male or female, and what were […] The post In Her Comfort Zone appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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Davidson Hospitality Unveils New Initiatives, Partnerships for DE&I Council

Lodging

Looking to build on a longstanding commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Davidson Hospitality Group has unveiled some new initiatives and partnerships designed to reinforce its efforts. Kenny Imafidon, VP, operational excellence, recently detailed for LODGING the newly created DE&I Council he leads, the company’s continued investment in DE&I training programs and workshops, and a strategic partnership with the college-based National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH).

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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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Aimbridge Hospitality Updates U.S. Operations, Shifts Teams

Lodging

PLANO, Texas—Aimbridge Hospitality outlined plans to streamline its U.S. operations, including adding an Owner Relations team to its structure and moving to two focused operating divisions named Aimbridge Select and Aimbridge Full Service. The changes announced reflect the company’s pledge to deliver comprehensive management service. The addition of an Owner Relations team nods to the fast-paced environment hotel owners, asset managers, and hospitality brands face daily and looks to provide part

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Chinese Developer Abandons Plans For Atlantis Resort in Hawaii

Skift Blog

Skift Take: It would have been the first Atlantis resort in the U.S., but now the developer is in liquidation and the land is for sale.

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JetBlue Is Getting a Huge New Terminal At JFK: Here’s a Sneak Peek Inside

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The $4.2 billion facility at Terminal 6 will be home to JetBlue and Lufthansa Group airlines and is due to open in 2026.

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Hilton Adds ‘Glamping’ Via Loyalty Licensing Deal With AutoCamp

Skift Blog

Hilton said it plans to make stays at AutoCamp part of its loyalty program, popularizing amenity-filled tents, cabins, and Airstreams.

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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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CoStar: P&L Data Shows Improvement in Group Business

Lodging

WASHINGTON—Improvement in group business, especially across the Top 25 Markets and upper-upscale chains, drove growth in U.S. hotel revenues and profits, according to 2023 P&L data from CoStar. U.S. Hotel Performance 2023 per-available-room metrics Percentage change from 2022GOPPAR: $75.83 (up 8.2 percent)TRevPAR: $211.49 (up 9.6 percent)EBITDA PAR: $53.05 (up 7.6 percent)LPAR: $71.56 (up 13.2 percent) “Total industry revenues and profits were well beyond 2022 levels as pricing power continu

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TFE signs new-build Adina in burgeoning Brisbane suburb

Hotel Management

TFE Hotels has announced the signing of a 148-key new-build Adina hotel in Brisbane’s fast-growing inner north of Chermside. Set to open in 2025, Adina Apartment Hotel Chermside Brisbane will be designed by WMK Architecture and will offer an all-day dining restaurant; café/bar, spacious lobby and lobby lounge, a meeting room and conference space, gym, rainwater harvesting capabilities, and parking.

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Auditing PTO Policies: Ensuring Compliance Amid State Variations

Lodging

As the dynamics of workforce management evolve, the landscape of managing paid time off (PTO) and various leaves is undergoing a significant transformation. The once-simple administration of PTO is now a complex web of state and federal mandates, demanding meticulous attention to ensure compliance across diverse jurisdictions. The Complexities of Evolving State Laws In recent years, the intricacies surrounding PTO have been compounded by the divergent laws across states and localities.

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5 Tech Trends Shaping the Future of Hospitality in 2024

Lodging

In 2023, rising international travel and nationwide workforce restoration resulted in a boost for the hospitality industry. Despite these positive strides, the landscape is not without challenges, as inflation and various economic hurdles have prompted travelers to curtail their discretionary spending. In response to these evolving dynamics, hotels are poised to continue their adoption of cloud technology and AI innovations that aim to enhance the guest experience throughout the rest of 2024.

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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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Ex-Google Marketer Takes Tourism Ireland’s Top Job

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Google is a key pillar in destination marketing. So it's interesting that Ireland tapped one of the tech giant's execs to be the new leader of its tourism strategy.

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Aimbridge Names Craig S. Smith CEO

Lodging

Aimbridge Hospitality announced that Craig S. Smith will join the global hospitality management company as CEO, effective March 18, 2024. As only the third CEO in Aimbridge’s history, Smith is expected to leverage decades of operational experience and leadership with Marriott International to solidify Aimbridge’s position in the industry. Having begun his hospitality career in hotel operations, Smith was a general manager before being tapped for executive spots in several international markets,

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Manifesting Destiny: Indigo Hospitality’s Program to Bring Team Members to the Next Level

Lodging

Nearly every hospitality leader mentions a special quality sought in prospective team members, one that’s generally universal within their own ranks. Yet, as Jennifer Krapp, Director of Operations at Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG), told LODGING, developing those with the potential to find success and fulfillment in her organization can require an investment, something she said, her company is proud to make through a program that rewards—and encourages—a select group of food and beverage em

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American Airlines Launches Its Longest Nonstop Flight: 17 Hours in Economy, Anyone?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: This ambitious new service from American will push the performance limits of the aircraft, as well as testing the endurance of its passengers.

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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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Hilton Shares Record Growth in Caribbean and Latin America

Lodging

MCLEAN, Virginia—Hilton shared a year of growth in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA), entering new markets in 2023. Last year, Hilton opened 19 new hotels and approximately 4,000 rooms in the Caribbean and Latin America, representing more rooms added in the region than in any other year in the company’s history. Hilton’s CALA portfolio is comprised of more than 220 hotels and over 40,000 rooms spanning 15 brands and 29 countries and territories.

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FIFA World Cup 2026: New York/New Jersey To Host Final Game

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The 2026 FIFA World Cup's final match will take place in New York and New Jersey's MetLife Stadium. This could change the future of tourism to New York City and New Jersey.

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AI: Beyond the Buzzword

Lodging

About three years ago, Oracle Hospitality acquired Nor1 to deliver an AI (artificial intelligence) solution for real-time pricing and inventory management—specifically to create ancillary offers to guests—and embedded that tool into Oracle’s property management system, OPERA Cloud. Despite the availability of sophisticated AI tools, Jason Bryant, vice president of Nor1, considers the hotel industry to be in the early stages of adopting them, but expects the usage to ramp up exponentially in the

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David Mansfield elected Chair of Accommodation Australia

Hotel Management

Respected hotel industry leader David Mansfield has been appointed as the new Chair of the National Board of peak accommodation body, Accommodation Australia (AA). Elected at a board meeting in Sydney on Tuesday, Mansfield – who is Managing Director of The Ascott Limited for Australia – replaces outgoing Leanne Harwood, who announced her resignation last month.

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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.