Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Skift Take: Testing the waters with the announcement of the Wynn Al Marjan Island, the UAE government has gone to the deep end, announcing a federal level gaming authority. Chaired by the former CEO of MGM, this new authority sets the stage for a full-blown gambling industry.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
LuxUrban Hotels Inc. ("LuxUrban" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: LUXH), which utilizes an asset-light business model to lease entire hotels on a long-term basis and rent out hotel rooms in these properties in key major metropolitan cities, announced today that the Blakely Hotel in New York City has been re-branded as "The Blakely by LuxUrban, Trademark Collection® by Wyndham.
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Hotel Management
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Rosewood Hotels and Resorts is gearing up to enter Oceania via the New Zealand market with the addition of Robertson Lodges to its portfolio. The collection of three resorts, spanning the North and South Island, will officially join Rosewood’s collection on December 1, 2023 as Rosewood Kauri Cliffs, Rosewood Cape Kidnappers and Rosewood Matakauri. The expansion into Oceania marks an import milestone in Rosewood’s global growth strategy.
Anthony Cole Training
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
The buyer’s journey has been a critical topic of discussion for salespeople and marketers for a decade now. We have come to recognize how essential it is to understand how a prospect recognizes that they have a problem, how they go about searching for a solution and how they evaluate those solutions to make a resource choice and a decision.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive
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Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Skift Take: The American Express GBTs of the world won't lose sleep over this. But Kayak's effort should be a wake-up call to the sector. Technologies like blockchain may be seeding more competition at last.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
On April 26th, 2021 the Apple iOS 14.5 update rocked the marketing world by letting users opt out of sharing their data with Facebook and other third parties. Following suit, major browsers — Apple, Mozilla, and Google — are also phasing out support for third-party tracking cookies.
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Social Hospitality
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
Instagram consistently works to enhance user experience and keep up with changing trends in the dynamic world of social media. This year alone, Instagram has rolled out several exciting features that shift the way we interact with the platform. From Instagram Subscriptions to Threads and allowing multiple links in bios, the latest Instagram updates promise a more immersive and engaging experience for both users and businesses.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Airbnb's New York listings, Morocco tours resuming, and JetBlue's air traffic woes.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Offering 700 uniquely appointed rooms and suites, the new property immerses guests into the center of Macau’s art and culture at the award-winning integrated Galaxy Macau™ resort.
Hotel Management
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Global hoteliers, investors, tourism leaders and travel media figures are among a stellar line up of speakers at this year’s Aotearoa Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE). Hosted by HM Magazine in partnership with Hotel Council Aotearoa (HCA), the second AHICE Aotearoa takes place at the new Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wellington on October 10-11, 2023.
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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
eHotelier
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Augmented Reality is no longer a futuristic concept; it's here and ready to redefine the hotel industry. Let's divesinto specific examples of how AR can be integrated into hotels to enhance guest experiences, from seamless check-ins to interactive room features, safety measures, and even entertainment options.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Skift Take: As blended travel comes of age, tokenized payment innovations using artificial intelligence and augmented reality are paving new ways to create seamless travel experiences that span the entire customer lifecycle.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
First things first: What is the difference between Business Management and Hospitality Management degree courses? To answer this question, we shall address each subject in turn, taking a closer look at potential career outcomes.
Hotel Management
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Peak industry body Accommodation Australia (AA) is pushing for a more sustainable industry through a new partnership with Ecotourism Australia. Accommodation Australia President, Leanne Harwood, said the partnership aims to promote “genuine and measurable sustainability” to its thousands of member hotels, motels and caravan parks. “There’s no doubt sustainability is one of the most critical issues for our guests, our members and the wider community,” Harwood said.
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
Hotel Designs
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Hotel Designs The Brit List Awards 2023: shortlist announced The Brit List Awards 2023: shortlist announced Regarded and respected globally as the industry’s most widespread campaign to identify the leading interior designers, architects, hoteliers and brands, The Brit List Awards 2023 has unveiled this year’s shortlist, which includes more than 150 individuals and projects selected across 12 categories… Not being content with a single grand gesture in the form of the awards ceremony of Th
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: Cambodia is in its earliest stages of establishing conservation during a precarious time. There are lessons to be learned in Africa, and David Steyn, GM of Shinta Mani Wild tented camp, is helping to broker them.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Immersive hospitality visionaries Mark and Jonnie Houston, in collaboration with Mitchell Hochberg of Lightstone, have launched a first-of-its-kind multilayered concept, Level 8. Revolutionizing Los Angeles’ dining and social landscape, this dining, drinking, and entertainment experience features eight distinct and mesmerizing destinations, occupying the entirety of the eighth floor of the recently launched Moxy & AC Hotel Downtown LA, located directly across the street from Crypto.com Arena and
Hotel Management
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Novotel Geelong, alongside hotel owner Erdi Group, has introduced its new on-site restaurant with the opening of Tempo Kitchen and Bar this week. Situated along the Geelong waterfront, Tempo celebrates the flavours of Victoria with fresh seasonal ingredients and rich local produce sourced directly from local farmers, fishermen and producers. With a menu focused on seafood and grill, Tempo sets out to embody “the essence of Australian cuisine” and provide “a unique and unforgettable experience” f
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Hotel Business
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Away Together , a mobile application that brings all components of the travel industry together on one platform, has entered into a partnership with Celitech, an eSIM platform company focused on helping businesses offer affordable connectivity for travelers. “The second you touch down and your phone connects to a foreign tower, the exorbitant fees begin with your cellular provider,” said Al Fares, CEO, Celitech.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Skift Take: Delta has moved the goalpost for more than 100 million members of the SkyMiles program. What does it mean? Delta does not want your loyalty anymore but rather your spending.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
Mobile bookings are now a common method of securing hotel reservations. Guests can easily research and book travel from their smartphones, making mobile bookings incredibly convenient.
Hotel Management
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Headlined by spacious slopeside ski-in, ski-out rooms, hot tubs, pools, fantastic après and a ski concierge, it’s no surprise the Viewline Resort Snowmass is one of Colorado’s best alpine properties year-in and year-out. At the Viewline Resort Snowmass, an Autograph Collection Hotel, expect contemporary mountain lodging with a 1960s flair, from the lobby through to the newly-reimagined rooms and suites on offer.
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.
eHotelier
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
Putting guests first: providing an allergy-safe experience in your hotel - Insights - Insights Let's explore useful strategies hotels can use to go beyond the standard amenities and provide a fully customized and allergy-safe experience.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
Skift Take: With a turnaround artist at its helm, EasyHotel is finally poised for its long-awaited expansion. Recent investment in the company is a wager that affordability will matter more to some travelers than whether a hotel is Instagram-ready.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Sterling Holiday Resorts, India’s leading leisure hospitality brand, announced the opening of its new resort Sterling Aatapi Wonderland, Vadodara located within Gujarat’s largest theme park.
Hotel Management
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
IHG Hotels and Resorts is uniting its LGBTQ+ colleagues through a supportive employee resource group with the recent launch of Out and Open in the Australasia and Pacific region. Created to offer LGBTQ+ employees a safe and respectful place to connect, Out and Open is a global initiative within IHG that has had success in several other regions. IHG’s Head of Corporate Affairs, JAPAC, Chris Waite, spoke exclusively to HM about the importance of community and connection, and his hopes for the grou
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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.
Hotel Business
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Crawford Hoying has acquired Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbus OSU in partnership with international hotel owner, operator and developer, Shaner Hotel Group. This is the 14th hotel within Crawford Hoying’s portfolio, which now includes more than 1,800 hotel keys. The hotel is located in Upper Arlington and is 10 minutes from downtown Columbus and a two-minute drive from The Ohio State University.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023
Skift Take: Morocco is the latest destination impacted by a severe natural disaster, with tour operators needing to implement contingency plans to deal with the aftermath of a deadly earthquake.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Waterton, a Chicago-based national real estate investor and operator, announced the official launch of its new Outbound Hotels brand, a collection of locally-minded hotels offering differentiated lodging options for lifestyle travelers seeking outdoor-inspired experiences in boutique settings. From Yosemite National Park and Jackson Hole, WY to the vistas of Mammoth Lakes, CA and the bucolic Green Mountains of Vermont, every Outbound Hotels-branded property gives visitors a curated connection to
Hotel Management
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Singapore’s Mandarin Oriental hotel has re-opened to the public with a new look following a six-month transformation project. The hotel, which has been in operation for over 36 years, has been “reborn” with colour and inspiration from Singapore’s distinctive Angsana trees, and architectural traditions such as Peranakan style architecture and black and white houses.
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