Private Upgrades
JUNE 4, 2023
Luxury hotels have an extraordinary ability to weave magic into the tapestry of our lives. They possess the rare talent of transforming a simple stay into an enchanting journey, leaving guests with memories that linger long after check-out. Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of these palatial havens to create such unforgettable experiences?
Skift Blog
JUNE 5, 2023
Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at U.S. tourists in the UK, female business travelers, and hotels' profitability challenges.
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Hospitality Net
JUNE 9, 2023
Emilien Dombele’s journey at EHL has exceeded his expectations with its international atmosphere and strong sense of community. With a diverse background and work experience in banking and the Swiss army, Emilien wanted to challenge himself and explore his passion for managing people. Emilien has formed deep connections with his fellow students, creating a vibrant student portrait that celebrates diversity and fosters personal growth.
Lodging
JUNE 7, 2023
LODGING was LIVE at the 2023 NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference. Find our show coverage here. In an exclusive interview with LODGING at the 45th Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference, President and CEO of First Hospitality Group David Duncan discussed his company’s approach to the lingering labor shortage and the related challenges of attracting and retaining capable workers.
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!
Hotel Management
JUNE 6, 2023
STR and Tourism Economics have upgraded the 2023 United States hotel forecast, released at the 45th Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference in New York this week (June 5). While top-line performance advances, growing operating expenses are projected to limit profit growth over the remainder of the year. The occupancy projection for this year was lowered 0.2% from the previous forecast, but projections for average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR
Skift Blog
JUNE 9, 2023
Skift Take: In some ways, Expedia Group's potential narrowing of the take rate gap with Booking Holdings has a lot to do with Booking's strategic decisions — pushing more into the U.S. and expanding its lower-margin flights business.
Hotel Sales Focus brings together the best content for hotel sales and marketing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Lodging
JUNE 4, 2023
Hotel security and operations managers review security protocols daily to keep the entire population of guests, staff, vendors, and contractors on hotel premises safe and secure. With so much liability at stake, many hotel security teams are amending existing security plans with a “Zero Trust” policy to drive down risk for potential security breaches.
Hotel Management
JUNE 5, 2023
Accor will introduce Australia’s second Handwritten Collection hotel next week with the opening of 82-bedroom Hotel Morris on June 14. The boutique hotel takes residence at an iconic Italian renaissance building on Sydney’s Pitt Street which first opened in 1929 and held the title of Australia’s tallest hotel for 34 years. The 82 guest rooms – with six ensuite varities – take inspiration from the art deco era as well as Australia’s landscape with golden mustard tones and Jarrah wood accent
Skift Blog
JUNE 3, 2023
Skift Take: A 21 percent pay raise for pilots at American likely didn't provide much momentum toward a union restructuring.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 5, 2023
ADËLON Capital and Twenty8 Group are proud to announce the grand opening of the Hyatt Place Melbourne Airport hotel on June 7.
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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
JUNE 5, 2023
BETHESDA, Maryand—Marriott International, Inc. announced, in connection with the 2023 NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference, its plans to expand in the affordable midscale lodging segment, following its recent entry with City Express by Marriott in Latin America. Consistent with the company’s approach to regionally relevant lodging products for every purpose, Marriott is announcing its plans to launch a new brand, which has not yet been named but is currently being referre
Hotel Management
JUNE 8, 2023
Marriott International is set to bring design-led Aloft Hotels brand to Singapore following the signing of a 785-room hotel in the cultural district of Balestier. An agreement with Hiap Hoe Limited, through HH Properties Pte. Ltd, will see the site converted into the largest Aloft hotel in the world. Aloft Singapore Novena, which is comprised of two towers as part of mixed-use development Zhongshan Park, is expected to open in Q3 2023.
Skift Blog
JUNE 9, 2023
Skift Take: Polly Trottenberg has her work cut out for her running the FAA, with the agency having faced a spate of safety-related issues this year.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 6, 2023
Ecolab Inc., the world’s water, hygiene and infection prevention company that protects people and the resources vital to life, today announced the acquisition of the Brand Operations Services business from Deloitte.
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
JUNE 8, 2023
ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland continued its monthly monitoring of the top 25 markets to identify those that are leading the industry in meeting and event volume. The company announced the Chicago market led the U.S. meetings and events industry by volume for May for the second month in a row. Second place again went to Washington, D.C., with Los Angeles/Long Beach in third.
Hotel Management
JUNE 6, 2023
Brisbane Airport is celebrating 50 years of connecting Queensland with the Pacific paradise of Fiji this week (June 1). It was on 1 June 1973 that a BAC 1-11 touched down at Eagle Farm Airport at 1425 and flight FJ515 from Suva to Brisbane carried 64 passengers, with Captain Neil Ganley in command. Air Pacific would later be renamed Fiji Airways and the carrier is regarded as one of the world’s best boutique airlines.
Skift Blog
JUNE 9, 2023
Skift Take: When a city bids for a chance to host a major event, it's always about more than the event itself. Istanbul has leveraged the attention to grow as a destination and add thousands of hotels over the last two decades.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 7, 2023
InterContinental Auckland will present 139 luxurious guest rooms and suites, with most featuring water views, including Club rooms with access to the brand’s signature Club InterContinental lounge for those seeking exclusivity. The hotel will also feature a signature restaurant and gymnasium. The precinct will offer additional elevated experiences available for guests, including meetings and event spaces as well as a rooftop bar on level 21 boasting panoramic views of the city and Waitematā Harb
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Lodging
JUNE 5, 2023
LODGING is LIVE at the 2023 NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference. Find our show coverage here. The revitalized travel industry, both domestic and international, was a major talking point of “The CEOs Check In” session at the 45th Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference. Moderated by CNBC Anchor Sara Eisen, the panel discussion convened top hospitality executives to share industry observations and best practices in brand leadership.
Hotel Management
JUNE 8, 2023
The Ascott Limited Australia is publicly declaring its support for a First Nations Voice to Parliament, with Managing Director David Mansfield saying, “we want to be on the right side of history”. The Voice, which will be proposed in a referendum later this year, would provide permanent representation and recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the constitution.
Skift Blog
JUNE 5, 2023
Skift Take: We’re doubling down on our coverage of one of the most dynamic sectors in travel with the Short-Term Rental Report — a smart, concise premium newsletter designed to keep you up-to-date on the latest market news.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 8, 2023
Come experience the beautiful transformation of the Houston Marriott® South at Hobby Airport in Texas, operated by Atrium Hospitality, one of the nation’s largest hotel operators. Our 290-key hotel’s seven-month, multimillion-dollar renovation spanned guest accommodations, atrium lobby, restaurant, meeting space, plus new and expanded fitness center, among other areas.
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
JUNE 6, 2023
WASHINGTON—As over 80 percent of hotels experience staffing shortages, hoteliers are offering potential hires incentives to fill open positions, according to a new survey of hoteliers conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Seventy-five percent of respondents are increasing wages, 64 percent are offering greater flexibility with hours, and 36 percent are expanding benefits—but 87 percent say they are still unable to fill open positions.
Hotel Management
JUNE 6, 2023
Marriott International has peeled back the curtain on its NZ$25 million refurbishment of JW Marriott Auckland this week, revealing the design concepts for its guest rooms. The 286-room hotel is in the first stage of the transformation project, with 40 of its guest rooms to be redesigned by September before reservations open. Renowned interior design studio O37 has been tasked with delivering a modern and sophisticated aesthetic that reflects the luxury brand and is guided by the principle of min
Skift Blog
JUNE 7, 2023
Skift Take: Calculating the actual environmental impact of flights has been an immature art. Getting real data from Lufthansa should advance the effort.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 8, 2023
Located in the heart of the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bay of Kotor, the new, upscale resort features eco-consciously designed guest rooms.
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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
JUNE 8, 2023
ALISO VIEJO, California—Pacifica Hotels announced the purchase of the Kimpton Hotel Vintage Seattle. The boutique hotel located in downtown Seattle will join the company’s growing portfolio of 40+ properties in California, Hawaii, and Oregon. Purchased for $33.7 million, Pacifica Hotels plans to undergo a renovation that will refresh the 125 guestrooms and the restaurant and lobby.
Anthony Cole Training
JUNE 8, 2023
I am an admirer of all the brave men and women who serve in the armed forces. Their service and their sacrifice make them the best our nation has to offer. Lately, I have had the extreme honor to meet a few Navy Seals. Those meetings have propelled me to learn as much as I can about how they think and how they build the discipline that is necessary to do what they do.
Skift Blog
JUNE 6, 2023
Skift Take: Considering Booking Holdings' close relationship with Google historically, it's no surprise that Priceline went with Google Cloud for its generative AI integrations. Now, who's next?
Hospitality Net
JUNE 5, 2023
San Jose, June 1, 2023 – Milestone Inc. is thrilled to announce the lineup of distinguished speakers for Engage2023, the highly anticipated premier digital marketing summit for marketers, on July 31st and August 1st at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, NV.
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