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Inventory management and sustainability: A win-win strategy for the hotel industry

eHotelier

Inventory management and sustainability: A win-win strategy for the hotel industry - Insights - Insights Here are ways hotels can minimize secondary inventory waste in their rooms in order to reduce costs, increase profits and promote sustainability.

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Travel Predictions 2024

Are Morch

Booking.com 2024 travel predictions highlight that travel isn’t just an escape, but a catalyst for experiencing our best lives. With data from a global study involving 27,000 travelers across 33 countries, explore our top seven 2024 travel predictions, including local market insights from the UK, Italy, Germany, Spain, the US, and Latin America. We’ll (re)invent […] The post Travel Predictions 2024 appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Transformation Coach.

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Accor Now Expects Its 2023 Hotel Performance to Exceed Forecasts

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Accor is having a happy, "Emily in Paris" kind of year. High-spending Americans thronged Europe this summer, helping the hotel giant beat expectations for revenue and profit.

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Building a Security Culture: The Most Basic Best Practice Is to Train All Staff in Protecting Guests

Lodging

Discussions of guest expectations in today’s hotel industry often involve aspects such as hyper-personalization, digital transactions, guestroom entertainment, wellness, and sustainable practices. Perhaps because security is so fundamental to hospitality, it is less common as a trending topic. But the protection of guests and their assets will always be a priority, one that guests themselves are highly cognizant of.

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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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Exclusive: View Melbourne targets gamers with computer games, energy drinks and bottomless popcorn

Hotel Management

View Melbourne is tapping into Australians’ growing interest in gaming with the launch of a specially designed Gaming Room, in collaboration with computer hardware company MSI. Sleeping up to four guests, the View Melbourne Gaming Room is kitted out with state-of-the-art equipment and includes an in-room popcorn maker offering a bottomless supply of complimentary popcorn, a drinks trolley complete with a selection of energy drinks, as well as a minibar stocked with beer, wine, spirits and soft d

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Swiss-Belhotel International Continues Expansion in Africa with Second Property in Nairobi

Hospitality Net

Swiss-Belhotel International, has announced the signing of its second property in Nairobi, further establishing its presence in the Kenyan capital. This exciting development comes less than a month after the signing of its previous hotel in the city.

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Hilton Breaks Ground on First Project H3 Hotel

Lodging

MCLEAN, Virginia, and KOKOMO, Indiana—Hilton announced the groundbreaking of the first Project H3 by Hilton hotel in Kokomo, Indiana, signifying the start of construction on its new studio apartment-style extended-stay hotel brand. Operating under a working title as Hilton navigates the final stages of the trademark process, the 137-room property is owned by Sun Management & Development Corporation.

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Exclusive: EVT drops the curtain on freshly refurbished The Capitol Hotel

Hotel Management

EVT has unveiled the latest hotel in its fast-growing Independent Collection with the official reopening of The Capitol Hotel in Sydney’s bustling inner-city suburb of Haymarket. The heritage building, which was closed for two years, quietly reopened in March 2023 following an extensive refurbishment of all guest rooms and public spaces. Following its soft launch, The Capitol Hotel, General Manager Brad Worker and his team have improved and refined the offering over the last six months before pr

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LTI announces the World’s Best Luxury Hotel Brands 2023

Hospitality Net

Welcome to our annual World’s Best Luxury Hotel Brands report. This is not just another World’s Best list. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence – has used the past 12 months to apply the perfect assessment process: a rigorously defined algorithm that measures the performance and values of luxury hotel brands.

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Southwest Airlines: ‘Healthy’ Demand Alone Can’t Boost Profits

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Southwest is flying too much capacity for the current level of travel demand in the U.S. Management knows it and is under increasing pressure to slow things down and boost profits.

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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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Lodging Econometrics: U.S. Construction Pipeline Continues Moderate Growth

Lodging

According to the most recent Construction Pipeline Trend Report for the United States by Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the close of Q3 2023, the total U.S. construction pipeline stood at 5,704 projects/672,676 rooms, up 7 percent year-over-year (YOY) by projects and rooms. The hotel construction pipeline continues to grow at a moderate pace with current project counts 3 percent below and rooms 14 percent below the all-time high of 5,883 projects/785,547 rooms reached in Q2 […] The post Lod

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Ovolo raises $24,000 for education of disadvantaged Balinese children

Hotel Management

Over 640 people from Ovolo Hotels teams across Australia, Bali and Hong Kong came together alongside suppliers for the company’s third Annual Ovo-Walk on October 21, raising nearly AU$24,000 for The Bali Children Foundation. The partnership between Ovolo Hotels and the Bali Children Foundation (BCF), established in 2022, is aimed at improving the lives of disadvantaged children in Bali through education – including the renovation of classrooms and providing funds for the children to attend schoo

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Newport Hospitality Group Continues Annual Support for Falcon Children’s Home Golf Tournament

Hospitality Net

WILLIAMSBURG, VA – Newport Hospitality Group (NHG), a leading hotel management company, is proud to announce its ongoing support for the Falcon Children’s Home Golf Tournament, a charitable initiative benefiting the Falcon Children’s Home.

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Certares’ Internova: Behind Its Strategy for Luxury Travel Agencies

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Internova Travel Group is owned by private equity firm Certares, and its CEO is the brother of Certares' CEO. How they are thinking about company strategy reflects insight into broader trends among the luxury travel agencies.

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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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Marriott’s Capuano Weighs in on Newest Brand, Industry Issues

Lodging

Marriott International continues to grow its brand portfolio and expand its reach through new initiatives, such as the recent launch of a new extended-stay flag and a newly forged licensing deal with MGM Resorts. Marriott President/CEO Anthony Capuano recently sat down with LODGING to discuss some of those developments, as well as key issues impacting the lodging industry as a whole.

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Hilton expands upscale full-service offering following strong third quarter in APAC

Hotel Management

Hilton has reported a strong performance across its Asia Pacific hotels in the third quarter of this year with a 39% lift in RevPAR against the same period last year. Recording 74.4% occupancy during the quarter, driven by leisure demand, and a solid forward booking pace, the company also noted a sustained uptick in corporate and group travel, with Tokyo, Bali and Shanghai standing out as its best performing markets.

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McInerney Hospitality International Georgia to Manage Courtyard by Marriott Batumi

Hospitality Net

McInerney Hospitality International Georgia has been appointed by Sunshine Hospitality and Management LLC to manage the Courtyard by Marriott Batumi in Batumi, Georgia.

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Google Upgrades Maps With Photo-First Searches of Things to Do

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Google's push to visually immersive search on its maps app may boost the discoverability of hidden-gem tours, activities, and museums.

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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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Looming Recession, Rising Occupancy, and Other Hospitality Trends

Lodging

The key to keeping your business at the top of your game is knowing your customers and the larger trends shaping the industry you’re in. In the case of hospitality, that means understanding what event planners and travelers are looking for from their venues, but it also means understanding how venues are being selected, how and where rooms are being booked, current rates, and more.

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What People Are Saying About – The Prosperous Hotelier

Hotel Financial Coach Blog

What People Are Saying About – The Prosperous Hotelier As someone who writes about the hospitality industry for a living, David Lund’s financial perspective is invaluable in my ability to understand the nuances of hotel finance—clearly and concisely. David possesses the exceptional ability to write about complicated subject matter and convey it in a way […] The post What People Are Saying About – The Prosperous Hotelier first appeared on Hotel Financial Coach.

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New Urban Oasis Resort: Club Med Urban Oasis Xianlin Nanjing

Hospitality Net

Club Med, the global leading brand in the "Premier All-Inclusive" vacation experience under Fosun Tourism Group, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the world’s first urban oasis resort, Club Med Urban Oasis Xianlin Nanjing Resort on October 18, 2023. On the same day, the Urban Vacation Development Forum, organized by Fosun Tourism Group, and the global launch of Club Med Urban Oasis, were held at Xianlin Nanjing Resort.

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Saudi Prince Al Waleed Invests In Four Seasons Resort In Red Sea Project

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Saudi's Prince Al Waleed has invested in - or bought - some of the world's most famous hotels, including The Plaza in New York and Four Seasons in Paris. Now, he's adding hotels in his own country.

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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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AHLA Speaks Out Against Expanding Joint-Employer Rule

Lodging

WASHINGTON—American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President and CEO Chip Rogers spoke after the National Labor Relations Board issued a final regulation expanding the “joint-employer standard” under the National Labor Relations Act. The standard is used to determine when two or more employers are jointly responsible for a shared group of workers’ essential terms and conditions of employment and thus jointly liable for violations of the National Labor Relations Act and have joint b

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‘Global phenomenon’: Accor doubles down on extended stay segment with new openings across premium and midscale

Hotel Management

Global hospitality group Accor is ramping up its presence in the US$54.5 billion global extended stay hotels market with the expansion of its Novotel Living brand to new destinations. Now operating in Singapore, Bangkok, Saigon, and Kazakhstan, Novotel Living is gaining momentum in various markets with more locations soon to be announced, while Pullman Living and Adagio also continue to grow.

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Disney Opens Pixar Place Hotel on January 30th 2024

Hospitality Net

Playful Pixar elements have been coming to life over the past few months at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel at Disneyland Resort, and we’re excited to share that the property will officially transform into Pixar Place Hotel on Jan. 30, 2024, becoming the first fully Pixar-themed hotel in the United States.

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Choice-Wyndham: Debt? Private Equity? Other Bidders? What Comes Next

Skift Blog

Skift Take: If an alternative asset investor like Blackstone gets interested, things could get even more interesting. Same if European hotel giant IHG made a bid of its own.

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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.

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CoStar: U.S. Hotel Performance Increases and Shows Improved Comparisons

Lodging

WASHINGTON—U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week and showed improved year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through Oct. 21, 2023. U.S. Hotel Performance October 15-21, 2023 Percentage change from comparable week in 2022Occupancy: 69.0 percent (down 0.8 percent)ADR: $165.32 (up 3.8 percent)RevPAR: $114.04 (up 2.9 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, Seattle saw the largest year-over-year lift in occupancy (up 8.5 percent to 76.1 percent).

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Video exclusive: Marriott Chairman David Marriott on global growth, loyalty, philanthropy and leadership learnings

Hotel Management

Since May 2022, David S. Marriott has been Chairman of the Board of Marriott International , only the third Chair in the company’s history and a role that was held by his father, J.W. Marriott, Jr. (Bill), and grandfather, J.W. Marriott, before him. The Marriott family’s history in hospitality over the past 95 years is legendary and now David has the chance to take the business to even greater heights as the company soars towards 10,000 properties across the globe, up from nearly 8,600 propertie

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Paradigm Development Partners Breaks Ground on TownePlace Suites by Marriott Middleburg

Hospitality Net

Paradigm Development Partners, LLC was joined by Clay County officials and project partners on Tuesday, October 17 to celebrate the official groundbreaking of TownePlace Suites by Marriott Middleburg. The contemporary 124-room extended-stay hotel is coming soon to the Clay Town Center, a new mixed-use development at the southwest corner of Branan Field Road and Old Jennings Road boasting professional offices, restaurants and retail space.

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A Personalized Approach to Customer Satisfaction and Traveler Loyalty

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Incorporating travel insurance into the booking path can offer a deeper understanding of each individual journey. This gives brands the opportunity to create more personalized approaches, potentially unlocking loyalty from a much broader range of customers.

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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!