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Sustainable advantage: How renewable energy is transforming the hospitality industry

eHotelier

The more renewable energy is integrated into the hospitality industry, the better understanding industry professionals will have of the impact it makes on ROE and the environment. Innovations will continue to develop as the importance of renewable energy in hospitality is realized.

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How Remote Workers Are Reshaping Corporate Travel Policies

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Business travel by remote and hybrid workers has presented new complexities for corporate travel managers, and costs are just one issue.

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50+ Hotel Management Companies to Know in 2024

Lodging

The U.S. hospitality industry has made significant strides within the past year, and the pace only continues to grow despite challenges. The AHLA recently predicted the demand for hotel jobs will outpace overall market job growth over the next five years, but at the same time, two-thirds of hotels are still experiencing staffing shortages. CBRE reported that the commercial real estate lending market demonstrated signs of stabilization at the end of 2023 even though transaction […] The post

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Melbourne Vibes: TFE opens Docklands hotel and Flinders’ Street rooftop bar

Hotel Management

Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands has begun welcoming guests following its official opening on Monday April 8. The 273-room hotel, formerly Four Points by Sheraton, is owned by MA Financial Group and operated by TFE Hotels. TFE Hotels’ Group Chief Operating Officer, Chris Sedgwick; Senior Director of Operations ANZ, Tish Nyar; and Regional General Manager VIC, Stephen Moore, joined Hotel General Manager, Nigel Maxey, for the opening celebrations.

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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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The Death of Decision Making

Anthony Cole Training

There have always been two certainties in life – death and taxes. But I have now become convinced that there is a third certainty if you are a salesperson and that is the slow and painful death of decision making.

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DerbySoft Acquires Pkfare and Expands into Airline Industry

Skift Blog

Skift Take: DerbySoft is one of those companies that lives in the background of the travel industry but plays an important role. It's behind the online sales for many hotels, and now it is for airlines, too.

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Key appointments: 25hours Sydney, Langham Hospitality Group, Marriott International and more

Hotel Management

25hours Sydney names General Manager Australia’s first 25hours hotel, which is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2025, has appointed Silvia Kypriotis as its General Manager. Kypriotis brings over 20 years of hotel industry experience, having started her career with Stamford Hotels and Resorts and worked across various managerial positions within hotel operations at Accor.

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Hoteliers to Gather in Toronto for Maestro PMS’s Sold Out ‘Accelerate 2024 Users Conference’; Game-Changing Tech to be Showcased

Hospitality Net

Markham, Ontario, April 9, 2024 — Next week users of the widely popular Maestro PMS platform, a Web Browser based cloud and on-premises all-in-one property-management system, will gather at the King Edward Hotel in Toronto for the SOLD OUT “Accelerate 2024” users conference. The four-day event, to be held April 15 to 18, will enable attendees to exchange ideas, build alliances, and leverage innovative tools and actionable business strategies to capitalize on their Maestro PMS investment.

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Viator Chief Resigns: Big Change at Tripadvisor’s Travel Experience Brand

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Ben Drew took over Tripadvisor's Viator brand right as the pandemic began and helped guide the online travel seller into its first-ever profits. His departure comes at a pivotal time for the brand as it faces heavier competition.

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2024 Outlook: Profit Trends Should Stabilize, Despite Lingering Challenges

Lodging

While there are still many unknowns regarding the economy, STR’s data points to further stabilization for the U.S. hotel industry. Aligned with record highs in ADR and RevPAR, total revenues and profits were strong in 2023, well above 2022 and only slightly below 2019 levels. Total revenue per available room (TRevPAR) grew by 10 percent compared to 2022, and with a more normalized growth rate in total expenses per available room (up only $13 in […] The post 2024 Outlook: Profit Trend

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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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Winning formula: judges share top tips as hotel design awards deadline nears

Hotel Management

There are just a few days left to enter the 2024 Australasia-Pacific Hotel Design Awards, with entries closing on Friday April 12, 2024. Enter your hotel project now. Exceptional new-build hotels, impressive conversion projects and stellar refurbishments – completed and opened in 2023 – from across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific will be recognised this year.

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Rolf Arndt Named Managing Director of Fairmas Services GmbH

Hospitality Net

Fairmas proudly announces the appointment of Rolf Arndt as the Managing Director of its subsidiary, Fairmas Services GmbH, the Fairmas branch specialised in providing additional services for hotel owners & investors. Notably, Fairmas remains under the leadership of Niels Schroeder, while Rolf Arndt will lead the Fairmas Services GmbH. With over 30 years of invaluable experience in the hospitality industry, particularly in Finance, Rolf brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role.

Services 264
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Employee Wellness Is a Growing Priority in Business Travel

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Employee wellness had often been an afterthought prior to the pandemic, but more companies are devoting resources to prevent staff from burnout during their work trips.

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Kimpton Las Mercedes to Serve as Brand’s First Hotel in the Dominican Republic

Lodging

ATLANTA—Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, announced it will open a new boutique hotel in Santo Domingo. Marking the brand’s first property in the Dominican Republic, Kimpton Las Mercedes will complement its surroundings while serving as an exploration point. The hotel is poised to open in the summer of 2024.

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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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Exclusive: Travel and Leisure Co ‘laser focused’ on entering new countries and markets this year

Hotel Management

In the 22nd edition of the HM Industry Leaders Forum, HM invited leading hoteliers, tourism professionals and suppliers across Asia Pacific and the world to their insights into the hotel landscape and their outlook for the year ahead. Here, Travel and Leisure Co. President and Managing Director, International Operations, Barry Robinson, reflects on a “tremendous” year and reveals plans to enhance and grow the company’s resort portfolio and geographic reach in 2024.

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Accor One Living, One Year Later: a Turnkey Solution for Accor’s Mixed-Use and Branded Residences Expertise

Hospitality Net

Branded residences are one of the fastest growing categories in the hospitality industry. At the start of 2023, Accor, a leading global player in the branded residences category, launched Accor One Living, an industry-first 360° platform for mixed-use projects and branded homeowner communities.

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MakeMyTrip Goes Global: Expands Reach from 3 Countries to 150

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Having ticked the regulatory compliance boxes, MakeMyTrip is now ready to make its big international debut, with the spotlight shining on the Indian diaspora.

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BWH Hotels Shares Eco-Conscious Brand Partnerships

Lodging

PHOENIX, Arizona—BWH Hotels introduced new eco-conscious brand partnerships while continuing to encourage individual properties to prioritize localized sustainability efforts in their respective markets. Coming into 2024, BWH Hotels announced it would be working with Tesla to install electric vehicle charging stations at properties throughout North America, with installation beginning this year, and plans to expand internationally.

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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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Exclusive: Swiss-Belhotel International Group is in ‘an acquisition mood’

Hotel Management

I n the 22nd edition of the HM Industry Leaders Forum, HM invited leading hoteliers, tourism professionals and suppliers across Asia Pacific and the world to their insights into the hotel landscape and their outlook for the year ahead. Here, Swiss-Belhotel International Chairman and President, Gavin Faull, reflects on a period of expansion and new initiatives at the global hospitality company, and highlights the importance of investing in people to rise to future challenges.

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YOTEL Geneva Lake Officially Opens Its Doors

Hospitality Net

The international and innovative hotel brand, YOTEL, welcomes guests to its highly anticipated opening of YOTEL Geneva Lake, featuring Switzerland’s first Nordic-inspired gastronomy destination.

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Dubai Launches Recognition Program for Indian Meetings Agents

Skift Blog

Skift Take: India's growing prominence in outbound MICE presents a significant opportunity that Dubai aims to leverage. The new recognition program targeting Indian intermediaries will definitely push agencies to promote Dubai as a preferred MICE destination.

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Caption by Hyatt Chattanooga Breaks Ground

Lodging

CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation celebrated the groundbreaking of Caption by Hyatt Chattanooga in Tennessee, set to open in early 2026. Developed by 3H Group Inc. under a franchise agreement with Hyatt, the hotel in Chattanooga will combine the design and comfort of an upscale, lifestyle hotel with the self-activation capabilities of a select-service property.

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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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Fiji Airways, with Wayfarer broadcast onboard, wins Best Inflight Entertainment in South Pacific

Hotel Management

Fiji Airways has taken out the Airline Passenger Experience Association’s (APEX) Best in Entertainment award for the top inflight entertainment offering in the South Pacific. The carrier, which broadcasts Wayfarer episodes inflight, also took out the APEX Award in 2023 and it comes at an exciting time for the boutique airline which recently took delivery of two more Airbus A350-900 aircraft. “We are immensely proud to receive these prestigious awards, which are a testament to the tir

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Nobu Hotel Planned for Sofia, Bulgaria

Hospitality Net

Nobu Hospitality, the renowned luxury lifestyle and iconic hotel, dining, and residence brand, is excited to announce the development of two exceptional properties in Bulgaria - Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Sofia and Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Varna. These properties, owned by BSPF Bulgaria EAD and GHV-Dolphins EAD are set to make a significant mark in the Balkans.

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Goa Gives Boost to Sports Tourism – India Report

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Goa's focus on sports tourism is aimed at creating a more sustainable model of tourism in the state. It has been upgrading its sports infrastructure to promote itself as a premier destination for sports.

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Aligned Hospitality Management Adds The M Solvang to Portfolio

Lodging

PHOENIX, Arizona—Aligned Hospitality Management continued its growth by adding The M Solvang to its portfolio. This marks the company’s 25th property and its inaugural venture into the diverse California market. In recent years, Aligned Hospitality Management’s expansion has been marked by acquisitions and diversification into new markets. The M Solvang joins a lineup of boutique properties in Aligned’s portfolio, including The Tuxon in Tucson, Arizona; The Alice in Tucson, Arizona; and Th

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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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Six winning strategies to increase direct bookings

eHotelier

Implementing effective strategies to increase direct bookings is essential for maximizing revenue, enhancing guest relationships, and maintaining control over the booking process.

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Driftwood Capital’s Hotel Development Pipeline Exceeds $1 Billion, with $800 Million Worth of Planned Projects Underway In 2024

Hospitality Net

Following its annual investor conference, Driftwood Capital, a leading vertically integrated commercial real estate firm, is proud to announce its hotel development pipeline has now exceeded $1 billion in projected value. This robust portfolio includes $800 million worth of strategically pursued projects either under construction or scheduled to break ground in 2024, showcasing Driftwood Capital’s robust and strategic growth in the hospitality sector.

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Boeing Whistleblower Claims Company Took Shortcuts to Make the 787 and 777

Skift Blog

Skift Take: A Boeing engineer alleged he saw “people jumping on pieces of the airplane” when manufacturing the 787, making it prone to defects.

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In Conversation With Mitch Patel: New AHLA Vice Chair Supports Agenda for 2024 and Beyond

Lodging

Mitch Patel, president and CEO of Chattanooga, Tennessee-based Vision Hospitality Group, recently spoke with LODGING regarding his goals as AHLA vice chair, current challenges and positive aspects of the lodging landscape, and his outlook for the industry. What initially attracted you to the hospitality industry? My parents came to this great country with little in their pockets, trying to pursue the American Dream.

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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!