Skift Blog
AUGUST 19, 2024
Skift Take: The notable lack of New York, Tokyo, and Delhi in the top 20 highlights the difference between a city's international standing and a given airport's nonstop connectivity.
Anthony Cole Training
AUGUST 23, 2024
All salespeople and their managers want to understand the psychology of selling and in fact, is it a highly searched phrase on google. Giving credit where credit is due, The Psychology of Selling is a well-regarded book by legendary sales professional Brian Tracy that should certainly be on every salesperson’s list of must-reads.
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Lodging
AUGUST 23, 2024
The Q2 2024 Global Construction Pipeline Trend Report by Lodging Econometrics (LE) stated that the total pipeline ascended to a record-high 15,453 projects with 2,395,726 rooms, up 6 percent by projects year-over-year (YOY) and 4 percent by rooms. Worldwide, at the close of the second quarter, there were 6,265 projects/1,115,989 rooms under construction, up 2 percent by projects and 1 percent by rooms YOY.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 20, 2024
Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the opening of The Bolton Stadium Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals, located in the heart of North West England and attached to the home of Bolton Wanderers Football Club. With 125 comfortable rooms and suites, panoramic pitch-side views, an all-day restaurant, bar, and lounge, as well as several modern meeting rooms, the hotel is the perfect venue for guests visiting the stadium or business travellers arranging meetings and events.
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.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 21, 2024
Skift Take: We don’t know why the page was removed and Visit Florida won’t say. But it could hurt already strained relations with the LGBTQ community and it doesn’t make sense from a marketing perspective.
Hotel Management
AUGUST 21, 2024
Marriott International has opened its first Marriott Hotel in Adelaide, marking its 600th property in the Asia Pacific region, excluding China. The 285-room Adelaide Marriott Hotel is set within the General Post Office (GPO) building – a local landmark that dates back more than 150 years – located on the corner of King William and Franklin Streets in the CBD.
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Hospitality Net
AUGUST 20, 2024
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, and Brigade Hotel Ventures Ltd. (BHVL) are delighted to announce the launch of the first ibis Styles property in Karnataka, located in the cultural capital of India. This marks the opening of the third ibis Styles hotel in India, following successful launches in Goa. ibis Styles Mysuru will be the fourth hotel opening between Brigade and Accor, enhancing this partnership further.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 23, 2024
Skift Take: Running a profitable airline in the U.S. is increasingly about loyalty, not just logistics. All of the ‘Big Three’ lean heavily on frequent flyer programs and co-branded credit cards to help drive revenue - but who came out on top in Q2?
Hotel Management
AUGUST 22, 2024
Time is running out to enter nominations in the 2024 HM Awards , to recognise the top hotels, resorts, departments and people across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. On the back of increased entries and significant demand, more categories for New Zealand and the South Pacific are being added to the HM Awards program for 2024, alongside an all-new ceremony for the region at Cordis Auckland on Friday, November 1.
Lodging
AUGUST 21, 2024
CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the planned acquisition of the brands and most of the affiliates of lifestyle company Standard International, the parent company of The Standard and Bunkhouse Hotels brands. This move builds on Hyatt’s organic growth and acquisitions that quintupled the number of lifestyle rooms in Hyatt’s global portfolio between 2017 and 2023.
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Hospitality Net
AUGUST 20, 2024
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Heiwa Real Estate Co. Ltd., for a new Park Hyatt hotel in Sapporo. Scheduled to open in 2029, the hotel will be situated in the economic and cultural center of the Hokkaido Prefecture in northern Japan. It will be the fourth Park Hyatt branded hotel in the country and will complement the award-winning Park Hyatt Niseko Hanazono, a luxury mountain retreat located in Hokkaido’s le
Skift Blog
AUGUST 23, 2024
Skift Take: Cuts to interest rates would inject much-needed momentum into hotel deals and development. It's time to dust off those "When Rates Fall, Hotels Call" t-shirts you've had in the closet.
Hotel Management
AUGUST 21, 2024
BWH Hotels has introduced its legacy Best Western brand to South Australia with the opening of its third property in the state, Best Western Adelaide Airport. The 31-room hotel, which was signed in June , has been rebranded and reopened in partnership with Across Australia Parks and Resorts Pty Ltd (AAPR). Located directly across from Adelaide Airport, the property is well positioned to capture the business traveller, transit passenger and family markets.
Lodging
AUGUST 19, 2024
Marriott International, Inc. announced a long-term licensing agreement with Sonder Holdings Inc., which is expected to add over 9,000 rooms to Marriott’s portfolio by year-end and approximately 1,500 rooms to its pipeline. Under this agreement, Sonder’s open and pipeline portfolio, which primarily consists of apartment-style accommodations in urban markets, is expected to be added to the Marriott system under a new collection called “Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy.
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
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 19, 2024
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts celebrated the graduation of the Leela Leadership Development Programme (LLDP) Class of 2024 at The Leela Palace New Delhi on 5 August (Monday).
Skift Blog
AUGUST 18, 2024
Skift Take: Business travel is nearly back – but with an asterisk. Road warriors aren't taking as many trips, longer stays are becoming the norm, and traveler health is a primary focus. So, for those hotels willing to pivot, there’s an opening to snag these lucrative guests.
Hotel Management
AUGUST 21, 2024
Australian-owned global fund manager Salter Brothers is expanding its services to the Japanese market through a strategic partnership with TC Hotels and Resorts Beppu Corporation (TCH&R-B), a wholly owned subsidiary of Tokyo Century Corporation. The partnership, which will cover both new and existing assets, commences immediately with Salter Brothers assuming asset management of the 89-room luxury ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort and Spa, on the southern Japanese island of Kyushu.
Lodging
AUGUST 22, 2024
ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland reported that while Philadelphia led in the top 25 markets, Louisville, Kentucky, doubled year-over-year (YOY) event volume growth, hitting 94.9 percent. This is the fifth month Louisville has ranked in the top five secondary markets this year. This data is sourced from Knowland’s sales intelligence platform and designed to help hoteliers protect and grow their revenue base.
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Hospitality Net
AUGUST 19, 2024
Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts, a globally recognised symbol of Swiss hospitality excellence, is delighted to announce the opening of Swissôtel Nusantara in Indonesia’s new capital city, Nusantara, East Kalimantan. Embracing the brand’s ethos, ’Life is a Journey - Live It Well,’ this new property offers an unrivalled experience, seamlessly blending premium hospitality, comfort, and purpose-driven living.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 22, 2024
Skift Take: Steve Singh is continuing to build and fund an ecosystem that he hopes will bring about a more high-tech experience for the next generation of business travel. Otto will have to work out the rough edges of other AI trip planners to date.
Hotel Management
AUGUST 20, 2024
Mariott International is set to introduce a multi-city dining series spanning six iconic luxury hotels across Asia Pacific. Running from September to November, the Luxury Group Dining Series presents bespoke dining experiences crafted by top culinary talents from across the region. The series, which activates 23 restaurants and bars and involves over 55 culinary talents from 25 hotels and resorts, takes places in six key cities: Tokyo, Bali, Melbourne, Bangkok, Mumbai, and Singapore.
Lodging
AUGUST 20, 2024
The hospitality industry has seen a significant increase in outsourcing labor and part-time staff. As a result, many outsourced staff, temporary, or part-time employees may not be looking their best in company-issued garments upon their first day and therefore not feeling like they are a part of the team. JW Marriott Nashville recognized these challenges within its housekeeping department, which operates with a significant amount of outsourced labor.
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Hospitality Net
AUGUST 23, 2024
Canadian Hotel demand continues to outperform 2019 levels in terms of overall occupancy and is even neck and neck with 2018 which was Canada’s occupancy peak. ADR’s robust growth above inflationary rates at 4.3% YTD leads healthy RevPAR growth of 4.0% YTD June. In spite of inflation, deflated RevPARs are higher than pre-COVID levels. We have faced many headwinds with consumer disposable income constraints and geopolitical uncertainty; however, hotel performance continues to roar forward!
Skift Blog
AUGUST 22, 2024
Skift Take: Hotels have been warning of soft demand in general, but when it comes to meetings and events, it's "very, very strong" (to quote Hilton's CEO). One travel management firm told us they've doubled staff to capture the business.
Hotel Management
AUGUST 20, 2024
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is set to acquire lifestyle hospitality company Standard International, including its The Standard and Bunkhouse Hotels brands, in a deal worth up to US$335 million. Following the planned acquisition, Hyatt intends to form a dedicated lifestyle group, headquartered in New York City, led by Standard International’s Executive Chairman Amar Lalvani as President and Creative Director, and made up of Standard International and Hyatt colleagues.
Lodging
AUGUST 19, 2024
NORWALK, Connecticut—Shatterproof announced its 2025 Shatterproof Hospitality Heroes honoree, Amanda Hite. Hite is the president of STR, a CoStar Group company, and is being recognized for her courage and commitment to raising awareness of substance use disorders and ending addiction stigma. She will be honored during the eighth annual Hospitality Heroes Reception, which will be held during the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) on January 29, 2025.
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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.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 23, 2024
Accor, a world leading hospitality group, today announces the signing of an agreement with 4A Capital LLC to open a new Mövenpick hotel in Armenia. Located in Tsaghkadzor, the country’s most popular ski and resort town, the 198-room newly constructed hotel, Mövenpick Resort Tsaghkadzor, is expected to open in 2026. Guests will enjoy the best of Swiss hospitality, high-end food and beverage concepts, and access to rewards through the global loyalty programme, ALL - Accor Live Limitless.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 23, 2024
Skift Take: It’s still early days, but most of the experiments with AI are focused on improving customer service and increasing the efficiency of flight operations.
Hotel Management
AUGUST 19, 2024
Accommodation Australia incoming CEO James Goodwin has attended his first AA national board meeting in Canberra, alongside new Board Vice-Chair Emma Hynes. The board met in recent weeks at Hotel Realm in Canberra for the first time since the resignation of CEO Michael Johnson and Vice-Chair Sean Hunt of Marriott. “It was great to have this meeting in Canberra, close to the politicians where a lot of our work on behalf of members is done,” said Board Chair, David Mansfield “It was also great to h
Lodging
AUGUST 23, 2024
NEW YORK—Park Hyatt New York is set to undergo a series of enhancements to the property. The multi-million-dollar investment will include the 500-square-foot “Manhattan Suite” on the top floor of the 25-story hotel, introduce the signature Rossano Ferretti salon and Spa Nalai in their new locations, and upgrade the hotel’s suites. “We are thrilled to unveil this remarkable transformation as we celebrate our 10th anniversary,” said Laurent Ebzant, area vice president/general manager of Park Hyatt
Speaker: Lissa Bowen - Chief People + Culture Officer, Full Course Executive Director, Full Course Foundation
Employee burnout is a pervasive issue in the fast-paced and demanding restaurant industry, resulting in decreased productivity, high turnover rates, and compromised mental well-being. Effectively addressing this challenge requires a comprehensive approach that combines conventional management techniques, insights from neuroscience, and stress management strategies.
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