Anthony Cole Training
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Most of the companies and salespeople we work with must do outbound lead generation and relationship building, and many do not have the luxury of filling their sales pipeline with inbound leads. Like most things, if you have a plan and stick to it, outbound selling will be more effective.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Skift Take: Travalyst's challenge in hospitality will be in trying to make itself a leader in sustainability measurement. This will be a tougher sell than flights.
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Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
The global hospitality industry has been observing strong signs of recovery heading into 2025. With travel on the rise once more, hoteliers must strategize effectively to capitalize on this revival period by aligning themselves proactively with emerging trends. While macroeconomic uncertainties remain, the indicators indicate immense recovery opportunities for forward-thinking hoteliers.
Lodging
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
FLORENCE, South Carolina—Raines partnered with the City of York, South Carolina, to accelerate the economic expansion of York’s downtown. The agreed-upon economic development project will introduce a lodging market to the area. This will boost future economic growth and job creation and increase tourism in the region. “The City of York is excited about this substantial investment downtown, which aligns with the community’s continued progress, optimism, and opportunities,” said Dalton
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
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is set to bring its luxury lifestyle brand Andaz to Australia in a collaboration with one of Australia’s largest integrated multi-tower resorts, The Star Gold Coast. Under an agreement with Destination Gold Coast Consortium – a joint venture between parent company, The Star Entertainment Group, and its two partners, Far East Consortium and Chow Tai Fook Enterprises – Andaz Gold Coast will form part of the exclusive mixed-use development.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Skift Take: If you thought Etihad’s recent growth was running out of steam, think again. Speaking exclusively to Skift, the airline’s CCO revealed that further big changes are coming in 2025.
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Lodging
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
NEW DELHI and DALLAS—Oravel Stays, the parent company of the global travel technology company OYO, announced that it has agreed to acquire G6 Hospitality, the parent company of the Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands, from Blackstone Real Estate for $525 million, in an all-cash transaction. OYO has expanded its footprint in the United States since its launch in the region in 2019 and currently operates over 320 hotels across 35 states.
Hotel Management
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
TFE Hotels has signed a multi-property management agreement with New Zealand’s Heritage Hotels, which will see half of the Heritage portfolio refurbished and rebranded under the Adina and Rendezvous brands. TFE Hotels CEO Antony Ritch made the announcement on stage at the third annual AHICE Aotearoa conference at the Te Pae Conference Centre Christchurch on Thursday morning.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Skift Take: Many execs at hotels and online travel agencies are playing a fun game called "Guess How AI Will Disrupt Us Before It Actually Does.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Paljor Global Corp Private Limited, a leading Nepalese investment firm and luxury carpet manufacturer, to seek opportunities to introduce Dusit’s diverse offerings in Nepal and throughout South Asia.
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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
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc. opened 17 MainStay Suites and Suburban Studios between January 1 and September 17, 2024. Breaking into the markets of Las Vegas, Nevada (with a second hotel opening later this month); Moreno Valley, California; and Orlando and Tampa, Florida; 16 of the 17 hotels opened across the two brands are conversions, with the average length of time between contract signing and doors opening around 120 days.
Hotel Management
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Over 550 key hotel executives, owners and suppliers were in attendance for the third annual AHICE Aotearoa, which took place in Christchurch for the first time, at the Te Pae Convention Centre. In his opening address, AHICE Group President James Wilkinson, highlighted the economic impact of the event on the city. “We’re very proud of the economic contribution to the city that this event will have,” he said.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Skift Take: GetYourGuide faces ongoing protests from World Animal Protection over alleged animal exploitation in its listed activities, such as elephant rides. The online travel agency maintains it enforces its responsible tourism guidelines.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
STAY announces the launch of STAY Academy, a comprehensive training platform designed to provide hotel professionals with certified courses that enhance their skills and improve guest experiences.
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
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
The reputation of Stonebridge Companies as a prominent hotel operator has no doubt been “rock solid” over the past 30-plus years, but new President/CEO Rob Smith expects to build even further on that foundation with a strong emphasis on the third-party management side of the business. Smith—a hospitality industry veteran with nearly 30 years of experience, including his most recent position as division president with Aimbridge Hospitality—took over the reins of the company in July, […] The
Hotel Management
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Over 500 hotel industry leaders have gathered at the Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre for the third annual AHICE Aotearoa, hosted by HM Magazine and Hotel Council Aotearoa. Taking place over two days, Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 September, AHICE Aotearoa will delve into New Zealand’s hotel landscape in a host of informative presentations, panel discussions and Q&A sessions with key leaders.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Skift Take: Tripadvisor's challenge is that it is no big deal these days to see a static image of someone who wrote a hotel or experiences review. Many people are accustomed to scrolling TikTok instead.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Turneo, a leading travel tech start-up focused on experiential hospitality, today announced the successful closing of a €2m seed investment round led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with participation from Underline Ventures.
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Lodging
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The pandemic effectively increased sanitization awareness in the hospitality industry, with guests becoming more attuned to antivirus, antimicrobial, and hypoallergenic treatments and features in their lodging spaces. One example is air filtration. “People always knew that better air quality must be better for you, but they didn’t really understand filtration.
Hotel Management
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
In recent years, the makeover of the Anantara Veli Maldives Resort has been so magnificent, you could be mistaken for thinking you’ve arrived at a brand-new hotel. Here, the hospitality, style and experience are so good, you’ll want to book your next trip before you depart. To find out why, James Wilkinson checks in and catches up with Anantara Veli Maldives Resort and Complex General Manager, Michael Parker.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Skift Take: The implementation of the Marriott partnership can't come soon enough for Sonder, and it won't kick in until 2025.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
As Black Friday has evolved from a single-day sales event into an extended period of promotions, hotels face new challenges in distinguishing themselves from the overwhelming presence of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs). Research conducted by three&six into 2023’s Black Friday trends highlights the growing importance for hotels to strategically differentiate their offers from OTAs and leverage their unique strengths.
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
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Since its global launch in Milan in 2014, Moxy Hotels, a part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 brands, has provided experiences for the next generation of travelers with its industrial design, social spaces, and programming. As part of its 10th anniversary, the brand shared plans to reach the 100-hotel mark in its Europe region by the end of 2025, with the anticipated addition of 17 hotels, including market entries into Spain, Türkiye, and […] The post Moxy Hotels Hits 10-Year Mil
Hotel Management
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Accor is bolstering its presence in Singapore with the signing of two new-build properties, featuring three of its major brands. Under an agreement with its long-standing partners, Fragrance Group Limited and Global Premium Hotels Limited, both owned by Koh Wee Meng, Accor will introduce the largest Mövenpick hotel in Asia Pacific, the first Mövenpick Living in Singapore, and a Handwritten Collection hotel.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 21, 2024
Skift Take: Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky gave a talk that led to some controversy in Silicon Valley. He clarified his thoughts in one area and doubled down in another.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
The gastronomic industry is undergoing a revolution, as entrepreneurs redefine how food businesses operate by intertwining culinary art with social impact. Instead of merely serving delicious meals, pioneers like The Melting Pot Foundation, Thought for Food, and Comida para Todos have transformed restaurants and food systems into platforms for community empowerment, social responsibility, and innovation.
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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
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
WASHINGTON—The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through Sept. 21, 2024. U.S. Hotel PerformanceSeptember 15-21, 2024 Percentage change from comparable week in 2023:Occupancy: 68.9 percent (up 0.5 percent)ADR: $168.80 (up 2.0 percent)RevPAR: $116.22 (up 2.5 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, Houston saw the highest year-over-year lift in occupancy (up 10.7 percent to 69.0 percent).
Social Hospitality
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The rise of social search has become impossible to ignore, particularly on platforms like TikTok, Pinterest, and Instagram. For hoteliers and marketing professionals in the hospitality industry, adapting to this change is not just beneficial; it’s essential. We’ve witnessed the transformative power of social media in the hospitality sector.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Skift Take: Regardless of the ballot initiative's outcome, relations between locals and the cruise line industry in Juneau won't be the same.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 24, 2024
Marriott International, Inc. and Sands China Ltd. are set to redefine luxury in Macao with the signing of an agreement to debut The Luxury Collection brand to the market. Anticipated to open in January 2025, Londoner Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Macao is poised to cater to the world’s discerning travelers, blending the brand’s authentic take on luxury with the city’s local charm to provide a unique and enriching travel experience.
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