Hospitality Net
JULY 10, 2024
Register your team and participate live, or view the recording, of Doug Kennedy’s next 40-minute training webcast scheduled for Monday, July 22, from Noon – 12:45pm EST. REGISTER NOW!
Skift Blog
JULY 8, 2024
Skift Take: No, this doesn’t mean that the Thai government wants you to stop shopping; they're just nudging travelers to splurge locally and boost the economy!
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Hotel Management
JULY 8, 2024
To mark NAIDOC Week 2024, running from July 7-14, HM is shining the spotlight on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the hotel industry. Here, TFE Hotels introduces Adina-Vibe Darwin Waterfront F&B Supervisor, Lily Ahnfeldt-Lovatt, in a HM exclusive. Jawoyn* woman, Lily Ahnfeldt-Lovatt was born and raised in the Top End and has an affinity for her country that shines through in spades when you speak to her.
Lodging
JULY 10, 2024
MCLEAN, Virginia, and LONDON, England—Hilton is expanding its portfolio of luxury hotel experiences by adding nearly 400 boutique properties from the Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) collection. Hundreds of these properties will be available on all Hilton direct booking channels, including Hilton’s website and the Hilton Honors app. Joining Hilton’s luxury brand portfolio—Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, LXR Hotels & Resorts, and Signia by
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!
Hospitality Net
JULY 10, 2024
I know what you are probably saying to yourself right now: HotelPlanner?!?!?!? Not that old thing again?!?!? Those leads are garbage and they NEVER convert!!! Well…(channeling my inner Chandler Bing)…you could not be more wrong!
Skift Blog
JULY 10, 2024
Skift Take: Through a combination of targeted promotions, improved airline services, and strategic visa policies, Sri Lanka is inching closer to its goal of attracting 2.5 million tourists this year.
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Lodging
JULY 8, 2024
DALLAS, Texas—Coury Hospitality announced the promotion of Jennifer Burgess-Wright to senior vice president, marketing and digital strategy. Known as the brand’s first experience curator, Burgess-Wright’s promotion finds her shaping the brand’s marketing and digital strategy for brand engagement and creating a presence for Coury Hospitality. “Jennifer has been an integral part of our company for nearly two decades, and her efforts in marketing and promoting our growing portfolio are evident in t
Hospitality Net
JULY 11, 2024
Marriott International, Inc. and Eagle Hills announced the signing of an agreement to open the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Anticipated to open on Ramhan Island, an exclusive waterfront destination in Abu Dhabi, the property will offer a secluded escape complete with expansive views across the azure waters of the Arabian Gulf.
Skift Blog
JULY 8, 2024
Skift Take: The plea deal with the DOJ would mandate that Boeing pay more fines and install an independent monitor to oversee its quality control and production processes.
Hotel Management
JULY 9, 2024
Dual-branded Melbourne Airport hotel reveals team The team behind the opening of Novotel and Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport has been revealed. Leading a team of more than 200 staff is General Manager, David Alexander. He brings over 15 years leadership experience, most recently as part of the pre-opening team at the dual-branded Novotel Melbourne and Ibis Melbourne Central.
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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
Lodging
JULY 8, 2024
WASHINGTON—U.S. hotels added 700 jobs to their payrolls in June, according to the latest government data that shows the nationwide workforce shortage continues to make it difficult for hotels to fill open jobs. Total hotel employment stands at about 1.92 million, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). That’s more than 196,000 fewer workers in the industry than in February 2020, just before the pandemic hit, which reflects the scarcity of available employees.
Anthony Cole Training
JULY 12, 2024
Every salesperson has attended sales meetings and left thinking “Why do I have to go to these meetings? They are a waste of time and not helping me get better at selling.” Sales leaders and managers must own and address this problem.
Skift Blog
JULY 7, 2024
Skift Take: Established brands and rising Millennial and Gen Z demand are transforming India's travel landscape through authentic, immersive short-term rentals.
Hospitality Net
JULY 10, 2024
Just as our hotels and restaurants each celebrate their own uniqueness and distinct local connections, we appreciate our guests also want to pursue one-of-a-kind, unforgettable experiences. We invite you to discover the regions, gastronomy and art de vivre of these new members’ establishments in Africa (Botswana), the United States (Louisiana), Europe (Spain, Romania and France), Middle East (Israel and Egypt) and Asia (China and India).
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
Lodging
JULY 8, 2024
OCEAN CITY, Maryland—The Harrison Group announced the acquisition of the Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach – North Beach, an oceanfront resort located on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. This strategic acquisition marks an expansion for the Harrison Group, growing its offerings for families, business travelers, and conference attendees. Situated along the Atlantic Ocean shoreline, the Holiday Inn & Suites Virginia Beach – North Beach has 238 guestrooms and suites.
Hotel Management
JULY 9, 2024
To mark NAIDOC Week 2024, running from July 7-14, HM is shining the spotlight on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the hotel industry. Here, Travel and Leisure Co. introduces Safety and Wellness Manager Asia Pacific, Belinda Matijevic, a passionate diversity and inclusion advocate. Belinda Matijevic was raised in a traditional European home but is a proud Aboriginal woman with heritage from the Anangu Pitjantjara Yankunytjatjara country in the remote northwest of South Australi
Skift Blog
JULY 9, 2024
Skift Take: After the pandemic-induced slump, China’s simplification of visa procedures appears to have paid off, with foreign visitors in the first half of the year soaring 152% compared to the year before.
Hospitality Net
JULY 9, 2024
Protea Hotels by Marriott makes its debut in Angola with the opening of Protea by Marriott Luanda. Situated between the city centre of Luanda and Talatona, the new hotel offers proximity to a wide range of business, sports and private event destinations, as well as leisure retreats near the sea. The hotel interior creates a comfortable ambience across its public space and 84 guestrooms and suites, using contemporary furniture in African-styled terracotta colour and furnishings made with locally
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Lodging
JULY 8, 2024
With the growth of the extended stay segment into 2024, the industry is quickly responding to consumer demand. BWH Hotels introduced its @HOME by Best Western brand in 2022 and has built a robust pipeline of more than 40 new-build hotels. Options Not Mandates @HOME by Best Western was designed with a key principle—options, not mandates. “We know that extended stay is an important market segment and there is tremendous demand for more options in […] The post BWH<sup>SM</sup>
Hotel Management
JULY 11, 2024
A year on from the introduction of the first Vibe hotel in South Australia, Vibe Hotel Adelaide General Manager, Katie Obst, discusses the evolution of Adelaide, the impact of large events and the power of design. As the first Vibe hotel in Adelaide, what are you putting in place to ensure the brand resonates with guests in South Australia? Vibe Hotel Adelaide represented a major milestone for TFE Hotels and our homegrown Vibe brand as we completed our lap of the Aussie map and opened our very f
Skift Blog
JULY 8, 2024
Skift Take: Airbnb is among the travel industry leaders in taking advantage of the global events category. Its push in Paris highlights the importance it sees for this sector.
Hospitality Net
JULY 9, 2024
Protea by Marriott Pretoria Hatfield is strategically located in Hatfield, one of the most sought-after areas in Pretoria, providing business and leisure travellers with easy access to diplomatic, government and corporate offices as well as shopping centres, entertainment destinations and sporting facilities. The hotel features 203 contemporary guestrooms designed for comfort and style.
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.
Lodging
JULY 12, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C.—JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group announced that it arranged the sale and financing of Home2 Suites by Hilton North Scottsdale near Mayo Clinic, a 130-room hotel located in Scottsdale, Arizona. JLL represented the seller, and working on behalf of the new owner, JLL also procured the acquisition loan from a regional credit union. Built in December 2022, the hotel is designed to provide an extended-stay experience with amenities including a fitness center, outdoor pool, […]
Hotel Management
JULY 10, 2024
Hilton’s partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) is now live with the addition of nearly 400 boutique properties on all Hilton direct booking channels, including all Ovolo hotels in Australia and Ovolo Central in Hong Kong. From July 9, these properties will be available on Hilton.com and the Hilton Honors app, with members of Hilton Honors able to earn and redeem Points for SLH stays.
Skift Blog
JULY 10, 2024
Skift Take: India is already one of Indonesia's top 10 source markets. If Indonesia goes through with this plan to go visa-free, it will go a long way toward lifting that ranking even higher.
Hospitality Net
JULY 10, 2024
It is a well-known fact that the COVID pandemic has worsened social isolation among older Americans as they lost their usual connections, services, and social support. Thus, the pandemic highlights the importance of social connection with its significant impact on both community-living older adults as well as those living in long-term care facilities.
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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.
Lodging
JULY 12, 2024
Marriott International, Inc. released its 2024 Serve 360 Report sharing the company’s global environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts and progress toward its 2025 Sustainability and Social Impact Goals. The report reflects data for the calendar year ended December 31, 2023. This year, the report includes an “Around The World Highlights” addendum, which shows ESG initiatives spanning each of the company’s regions—Asia Pacific excluding China; Caribbean & Latin America; Europe, Midd
Hotel Management
JULY 9, 2024
The Ascott Limited has unveiled a major global alliance with the world-renowned Chelsea Football Club which sees the lodging business win management of the hotels at the club’s iconic Stamford Bridge football ground in London and collaborate on exclusive hospitality experiences globally. The two existing hotels at Stamford Bridge, which currently stand at 232 keys, will be unified under a major renovation and rebranding project to reflect Ascott’s co-living brand Lyf, marking the largest Lyf pro
Skift Blog
JULY 8, 2024
Skift Take: Carbon offsets exist within a flawed ecosystem but they should not be disregarded as an interim measure. It is on the industry to reform a broken system.
Hospitality Net
JULY 8, 2024
The global wellness industry has been going through a profound transformation over the last few years, driven by a renewed focus on holistic health and wellbeing.
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