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Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park relaunches spa with luxury partners

Hotel Management

The five-star Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park is relaunching its spa offering with a new sensory menu and a new team of skilled therapists to boot. The enhanced luxury experience at On The Park Rejuvenation Day Spa features a range of mind, body and spirit treatments from rejuvenation specialists Aromatherapy Associates, with products from French cosmetology brand Codage Paris.

Branding 246
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Andaz Turks & Caicos to Begin Construction

Hospitality Net

Andaz Turks & Caicos closed the final phase of financing and will immediately begin construction, marking an important milestone for the highly-anticipated resort and residential property that is poised to bring a fresh, modern luxury offering to the island and famed Grace Bay Beach.

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Google: Friend or Foe in the Tours and Activities Industry

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Google’s Things To Do tool has been met with both trepidation and excitement. In the tours & activities space, unlike other travel verticals, we expect that Google will benefit the online intermediaries, giving prominence to online travel agencies.

Travel 246
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Elevate Your Bank's Performance with One-on-One Sales Coaching

Anthony Cole Training

In the fast-paced world of banking sales, staying ahead of the competition requires continuous improvement. While group training sessions have many benefits, there's no denying the unique benefits of personalized one-on-one sales coaching. With over 30 years of experience working with banks, we have found that tailored coaching can be the key to unlocking your team's full potential.

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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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Video exclusive: inside Asia’s hottest new retreat, M?ua Nusa Penida, near Bali

Hotel Management

Indonesia’s mystical island of Nusa Penida, a 30-minute boat ride from Bali, is home to what’s firmly one of Asia’s hottest new retreats, Māua , where luxurious and stylish villas, world-class cuisine, leading spa treatments and brilliant service blend together to offer an exceptional stay. James Wilkinson checks in. When Swiss-Belhotel Chairman, Gavin Faull, created the vision for Māua, a new retreat brand named after a rock carving on his farm in Taranaki, New Zealand, it was all about style,

Dining 246
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21c Museum Hotels Newest Property is Now Open in the Heart of Downtown St. Louis

Hospitality Net

21c Museum Hotels, a multi-venue contemporary art museum and award-winning hospitality brand, is thrilled to announce the opening of its highly anticipated property in the heart of downtown St. Louis. Like all 21c properties, 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis challenges the conventions of both the hospitality and museum worlds, providing a space where travelers and locals can come together to experience contemporary art exhibitions, community-focused cultural programming, and inspired food and beverage

Hotels 246

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9 Useful SEO Tips to Boost Your Restaurant’s Digital Presence

Social Hospitality

In order to run a successful restaurant, you must also have an easy-to-navigate website. Implementing a solid SEO strategy may not be the heart of a good restaurant, but it certainly can help. Here are some SEO practices for restaurants to boost their digital presence and attract customers. Why SEO is crucial for restaurant businesses It’s a mistake to think only large-scale or online businesses are the only ones to benefit from SEO.

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TFE signs $150 million ‘neighbourhood hotel’ in Melbourne’s Southbank

Hotel Management

TFE Hotels is expanding its Melbourne portfolio with the signing of a AU$150 million boutique hotel in Southbank, set to open in September 2025. A joint venture partnership between property developer Time and Place and MaxCap Group, the 188-room hotel marks the creation of a unique hotel brand, the Hannah St. Hotel, which will operate under the Collection by TFE Hotels brand.

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Buster Brown, An Icon At The Craddock Terry Hotel, Crosses Over The Rainbow Bridge

Hospitality Net

LYNCHBURG, VA, AUGUST 8, 2023 – Buster Brown, a wire-haired fox terrier and the original Official Greeter at the Craddock Terry Hotel, Marriott Tribute Portfolio, in Lynchburg, Virginia, peacefully crossed over the rainbow bridge on August 7, 2023.

Hotels 246
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5 Global Trends We Saw in Latest Hotel Results

Skift Blog

Skift Take: When hotel executives have talked about their companies' performance this earnings season, they indirectly spotlighted a few trends affecting much more than just their sector. As Skift has long said, "Travel is a global crucible for everything.

Hotels 244
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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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Unlocking Data Potential: Strategies for Effective Marketing Insights

Social Hospitality

All businesses benefit from the use of data. Data can be especially impactful in marketing. Instead of relying on a hunch, marketers can make informed decisions about how to inspire meaningful engagement with their target audience and create content that leads to conversions. The first and often most challenging step is finding the best methods to gather relevant data.

Market 130
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Western Sydney’s state-of-the-art conference centre and 5-star Pullman open in Penrith

Hotel Management

Western Sydney suburb Penrith will welcome its first 5-star hotel this week with the official opening of Pullman Sydney Penrith on Friday August 11. Opening alongside the Western Sydney Conference Centre (WSCC) as part of a $110 million precinct, the hotel features 153 guest rooms, a wellness and fitness centre, upscale European-inspired Marcel Bar and Bistro alongside lobby bar, Tori.

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The Conservatory Introduces a Hospitality Collective of Nature-based Stays and Experiences

Hospitality Net

Today, Collective Retreats, a pioneer in experiential outdoor hospitality, has announced The Conservatory, a community of design-forward hotels for nature enthusiasts. A first of its kind, The Conservatory presents a portfolio of nature-based, artfully designed properties that expand upon their locations’ culture, environment, and history.

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Announcing the Skift India Travel Podcast

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The rapid launch of two new products tailored exclusively for the Indian market within a span of less than six months just goes to show how important a market India is for Skift.

Travel 244
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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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Are existing structures holding talent back?

eHotelier

Are existing structures holding talent back? - Insights - Insights There is a growing call for better support in the development of young talent. We just need new frameworks to provide the way forward.

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China approves return of group tours to Australia in major win for tourism

Hotel Management

China has lifted restrictions on group tours to Australia marking a major step forward in the recovery of Australia’s most valuable inbound traveller market. Australia as well as other key markets such as the United States, Japan, South Korea have had their Approved Destination Status reinstated with immediate effect, China’s culture and tourism ministry announced on Thursday.

Tourism 246
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Fusion Hotel Group Announces Ixora Ho Tram by Fusion in Southern Vietnam

Hospitality Net

Fusion Hotel Group has announced the launch of Ixora Ho Tram by fusion, a wellness-inspired resort featuring 164 luxury guest rooms and 46 private villas with breathtaking views overlooking southern Vietnam’s pristine coast.

Resorts 246
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Ask Skift: What is AI’s Impact on Travel?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Artificial intelligence is fundamentally altering how travel brands operate, and here's a look at a few ways the rapidly booming technology has already done so.

Travel 242
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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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Ascend Hotel Collection expands U.S. footprint

Hotel Business

The Ascend Hotel Collection , part of Choice Hotels International Inc. , awarded six new agreements and added seven new properties to its domestic portfolio in the second quarter. Recent signings include: Three Bears Resort in Warren, WI. This is the second Ascend property developed by S&L Hospitality , joining The Harborview in Port Washington, WI, and the sixth Choice property under management by the group.

Hotels 98
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InterContinental Sydney introduces contemporary ground floor brasserie

Hotel Management

InterContinental Sydney opens its ground floor restaurant Pont Brasserie this week, led by French-trained Head Chef John Lyons. The latest addition in a broader transformation of Sydney’s sandstone quarter into one of the city’s most dynamic dining precincts, Pont Brasserie will offer contemporary brasserie-style dishes with a twist. With an entrance on Bridge Street – “Rue du Pont’’ in French – the restaurant design features deep rich tones with heritage features and dark timber floors.

Dining 246
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Food and Beverage Trends: What Works and Is Sustaining?

Hospitality Net

Food and beverage are a key sector in the hospitality arena, and lodging operators must identify what guests expect with regard to food and beverage, innovation, high quality, efficiency and great product choices.

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Why United Airlines Is Leading Investments in Renewable Fuel Startups

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Industry investment is an early step toward massive funding needed to develop sustainable aviation fuel — and funding is just one piece of the complicated puzzle that is adoption of that product. There’s a long way to go.

Travel 242
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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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The power of transformative culinary experiences at hotels

eHotelier

Hotels must shift their F&B programming in stride with dietary cultural changes and there are specific ways within this food-as-medicine trend to activate new revenue streams and greatly enhance loyalty.

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The Star Brisbane shares first look of hotel rooms and restaurant offering

Hotel Management

The Star Brisbane has peeled back the curtain on its hotel and entertainment offering ahead of a staged opening from April 2024. The Star Brisbane forms part of the AU$3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf Brisbane precinct, featuring more than 50 new venues including four luxury hotels, an array of restaurants and bars, entertainment and luxury retail. The Star Grand, River Suite The hotel offerings will include The Star’s signature luxury five-star resort, The Star Grand.

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Leveraging ’HI’ and ’AI’ for Hotel F&B Trends

Hospitality Net

Capital projects, continued improvement, and targeted revenue plans are backlogged, but the U.S. travel rebound has helped the hospitality industry begin to recover.

Revenue 246
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How Sonder Straddles the Hotel and Short-Term Rental Divide

Skift Blog

Skift Take: What is a Sonder-managed property these days? It's a very eclectic mix of apartments, hotels and resorts. It's tough to create an identity that way, but the company is betting that such diversity works.

Resorts 239
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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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OYO USA collaborates with Stripe

Hotel Business

OYO has partnered with Stripe , a global financial infrastructure platform for businesses, to ease the payment experience for its customers and hotel owners in the U.S. The integration will provide hotel owners with a flexible and seamless solution for in-person payments with a Stripe Terminal at their hotels, the companies report. OYO hotels in the U.S. will also be enabled with real-time payouts through Instant Payouts with Stripe, which will improve their cash flow.

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DoubleTree by Hilton debuts in Kyoto’s historic district

Hotel Management

Hilton Hotels has introduced its third brand to the Japanese city of Kyoto with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Higashiyama. Located in Kyoto’s best-preserved historic district, the seven-storey, 158-room hotel features an all-day dining restaurant, lounge bar, 24-hour fitness centre, and public bath. The DoubleTree hotel joins Hilton-operated LXR Hotels and Resorts and Hilton Garden Inn hotels in Kyoto and is the latest step in Hilton’s Japanese expansion.

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STR, TE lower growth forecast for U.S. hotels

Hospitality Net

STR and Tourism Economics lowered their year-over-year growth projections in the revised 2023-24 U.S. hotel forecast just presented at the 15th Annual Hotel Data Conference.

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United Buys Land in Denver for $33 Million to Expand Pilot Training Center

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Is the plan a part of United's broader strategy of moving its headquarter operations from Chicago to Denver? Let's wait and watch.

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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!