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The Sales Game: 10 Lessons for Winning & Losing

Anthony Cole Training

It has been almost a month ago, but real fans will remember. It was a game for 45 minutes and then it wasn’t. I am talking about the Michigan, Ohio State rivalry football game played November 26, 2022. Up for grabs was the Big Ten Football Championship Game and a shot at being in the NCAA football playoffs.

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How to Use Hotel Technology to Get Ahead of your Competitors

Are Morch

The ever-increasing competition in the hotel industry demands proactive nature which can take the upcoming situations head-on. This is why hotels miss no opportunity to attract new guests and gain a competitive edge. For such situations, hotel technology plays a great role in completing the task and paves the way for a better customer experience […].

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2023 hotel and travel trends

Boutique Hotel News

BHN editor Eloise Hanson outlines six hotel and travel trends expected to shape the industry in 2023. Hotel e-tail. With inflation on the rise globally, consumers are likely to be more mindful when it comes to spending their money. Pent-up demand and revenge travel have helped major cities recover post-Covid, resulting in strong and resilient ADRs. In fact, research from HVS shows that over the past 50 years, daily rates across London hotels have grown 0.75 per cent on average above inflation pe

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What Gen Z guests want in their hotel stay

eHotelier

Appealing to Gen Z is essential for your long-term success. But, how do you do it? How can you slightly shift your marketing strategy to go from Gen X and millennials to a younger audience wanting to see the world?

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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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Why hotels should consider IAQ to enhance guest experience

Hotel Business

By Bhavesh Gupta. The pandemic has changed the world’s perception on many things, including how people think about, interact with and what they expect from the buildings they visit. Humans spend 90% of their lives indoors ; however, they don’t always think about the air they breathe inside. It might actually be surprising to some that indoor air can be more seriously polluted than outdoor air.

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Thoughtful Thursday: Important Update for Malaysian Hoteliers on Tourism Tax Regulations

STAAH

In compliance with the Tourism Tax Act 2017 and the Tourism Tax Regulations 2017 to the local tax regulations, starting on January 1st 2023, Hotel Operators now need to collect, report, and remit the Tourism Tax of MYR10 per room per night from all foreign guests and/or tourists. We have made this easy for STAAH Customers in Malaysia. Hotel operators can insert the notice into their STAAH Booking Engine.

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Hotel SEO: Top 3 crucial tips to help your hotel rank on Google

eHotelier

SEO, or search engine optimization, improves the visibility and ranking of a website on search engine results pages (SERPs) and it can be a powerful tool for booking traffic and generating leads for hotels.

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Peachtree names Rachel Huang VP, hotel analytics & support

Hotel Business

Peachtree Hospitality Management, an affiliate of Peachtree Group, named Rachel Huang as vice president of hotel analytics & support. She will report to Patrick Short, PHM’s president. Huang brings with her 20-plus years of international hospitality analytics and project management experience. She will lead PHM’s business intelligence strategy in providing data-backed decision support across multiple functions in her new role. “Following on a tremendous 2022 that saw Peacht

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Top 5 Hospitality Industry Videos of 2022

STAAH

It was a great year where we had amazing webinars, BLAAH BLAAH sessions, and hotel technology-related video blogs. Bringing together some of the most watched videos from this year here are our top 5 videos. Hotel Technology Trends – What To Expect In 2022. Best practices to drive Direct bookings. STAAH Webinar Sell More Rooms with Google Free Listing Indian Sub-Continent & Europe.

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Top hotel content for 2022: Your end of year wrap-up

SiteMinder

It sounds like we say this every year at this point, but 2022 has been another big journey for the travel industry. While a lot of recovery was made, there were still many challenges for hoteliers around the world as they worked to get back on track. Two things that have been a consistent presence are our content and our readers. It’s been SiteMinder’s mission to provide valuable resources to all properties, so they can be better equipped to tackle any adversity and learn how to fulfil the

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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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Are you going to miss the best time to sell hotel rooms in 2023?

eHotelier

Start off the new year on the right foot with this lesser-known hotel marketing strategy.

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First Cambria opens in Georgia

Hotel Business

Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International has opened the Cambria Hotel Savannah Downtown Historic District—the brand’s newest downtown location and the first Cambria to open in Georgia. The new six-story, 101-room Cambria hotel is in the city’s National Historic Landmark District. It is within walking distance to the Savannah Civic Center, the SCAD Museum and Forsyth Park, and is a short drive to several top area employers, including Georgia Ports Au

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Fattal Hotel Group acquires The Dilly

Boutique Hotel News

UK: Archer Hotel Capital has sold The Dilly hotel in London to Fattal Hotel Group, the owner of Leonardo Hotels. The Dilly, which rebranded from Le Méridien Piccadilly in 2020, offers 283 rooms, two F&B venues, an underground swimming pool, health club, dance studio, florist lobby shop, and seven meeting rooms. When The Dilly launched, it became the first independent hotel owned by Archer Hotel Capital.

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How Technology Enhances Guest Experience in Aparthotels

eZee Absolute

In recent times, migration or long travel journeys have become quite common among youth. They look for better educational institutes, workplaces, and travel opportunities, even if it means shifting away from home. And these migrations, whether they are interstate or international, can cost a fortune. For the start, you require a suitable and affordable place for a long or permanent stay.

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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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The World’s Most Holiday-Friendly Cities

Hotels by Day

Mulled wine, sparkling lights, New Year’s Eve parties…the holiday season is upon us! Here are the best cities to visit during the holidays. Hamburg, Germany Each year, the Germans greet Christmas with a collective smile and a raised mug of gluhwein. The Northeastern port city of Hamburg joins the festivities with gusto — installing […] The post The World’s Most Holiday-Friendly Cities appeared first on HotelsByDay.

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HB on the Scene: Industry leaders discuss DEI in hospitality

Hotel Business

It is undeniable that there is a lack of diversity in the executive ranks of the hospitality industry. In fact, the 2022 edition of the “Black Representation in Hospitality Industry Leadership” report from Castell, an AHLA Foundation Project, found that Black executives represented 2% of hospitality industry executives at the director through CEO level on 671 company websites at the end of 2021.

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DE&I – three key building blocks for your ESG strategy

Boutique Hotel News

Tea Colaianni, founder of WiHTL, highlights how diversity, equality and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives can support the ‘S’ in ESG strategies. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) has risen in importance for businesses in all sectors. Stakeholders, both internal and external, are more aware than ever of a company’s policies, approach and commitments in this area.

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What is a Headless CMS

Travelboom Marketing

Once the standard for hotel website development , the traditional content management system, or CMS , was (and is still) used to store and serve elements related to content such as text, images and more to end users. Recently, aggressive advancements in technology are moving the traditional CMS to the back-burner in favor of a headless approach. So, what is a headless CMS?

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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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106 – 2022 Year in Review with Dana Singer

Travel Media Group

The final Suite Spot episode of 2022 is here! Sit down with host Ryan Embree and Travel Media Group President Dana Singer as they reflect on the progress TMG has made over the past year and relish the amazing achievements it brought with it. From exciting innovations like Social 2.0 and TMG Translations, to the 1 million reviews responded to milestone, these two aficionados cover all the highlights of 2022.

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Le Méridien opens second NYC hotel

Hotel Business

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts , part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 brands, has opened its second property in New York City, Le Méridien New York, Fifth Avenue. Taking cues from the European-born brand’s mid-century modern design aesthetic, the hotel is a 21-story building featuring 165 guestrooms and 17 apartment-style residences. “Le Méridien has always inspired travelers to explore the world in style and savor the good life through the lens of its European spirit, a

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TRUNK to open third hotel in Japan

Boutique Hotel News

Japan: Luxury boutique hotel brand TRUNK is set to open its third property in Tokyo next autumn 2023. Located in the Tomigaya neighbourhood, TRUNK(HOTEL) YOYOGI PARK will offer between 25-30 rooms, a r ooftop pool and bar, and an all-day dining restaurant. The rooftop will provide 360 views of Yoyogi Park – one of Tokyo’s largest parks with a gingko tree forest and home to an event plaza, outdoor stage, and sports stadium leftover from the 1964 Olympics.

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How to prepare your hotel newsletter for Christmas?

Experience Hotel

Christmas, its illuminations, its markets, its gift lists… Isn’t it time to tell your customers about it? You lack ideas? Experience helps you prepare your hotel newsletter for Christmas. Already? Yes, already… There are moments in the year not to be missed, moments that we sometimes prepare several months in advance, that young and old [.

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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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2022: A Year of Renewal and Growth

Amadeus Hospitality

As we draw closer to turning the page into a new year, naturally we reflect on the past twelve months and realize just how remarkable 2022 has been for us, both as a company and an industry. Not only has traveler confidence returned, but this past spring, global hotel occupancy reached pre-pandemic levels for the first time since 2019. Take a look back at some of our major highlights as we helped hospitality organizations acquire, service, and retain guests using the industry’s most comprehensiv

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Protect Your Guests This Holiday Season with Bed Bug Prevention

Hotel Business

This holiday season is expected to be very busy travel-wise, which provides an ancillary boost in hotel bookings. An analysis from the American Automobile Association (AAA) estimates that 112.7 million people will travel during the winter holidays this year. The study’s estimate represents a potential increase of 3.6 million people compared to last year.

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Luxury hotel group Santo Collection launches 2023

Boutique Hotel News

Greece: Metaxa Hospitality Group will launch the Santo Collection, comprising three sustainable luxury properties in Santorini, in spring 2023. . The Santo Collection includes: Santo Pure (originally Santo Maris), an existing five-star boutique resort; Santo Mine, a new five-star 37-suite luxury resort; and The Villas by Santo Collection, comprising two new independent four-bedroom luxury villas which can be combined.

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Walid El Awardly has been appointed General Manager at Hyatt Regency Al Kout Mall

eHotelier

Hyatt Regency Al Kout Mall in Kuwait has a new general manager. Walid El Awardly has joined the hotel from Hyatt Regency Riyadh Olaya in Saudi Arabia. The Egyptian has worked on and off for Hyatt for a combined 17-plus years, having travelled across the globe with the group.

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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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Timeless Holiday Memories from the McConnell Marketing Team

Lodging Interactive

This season, McConnell Marketing is taking time to reflect on years’ worth of nostalgic memories that help us feel connected to the Holiday season. From sled riding as a child to blasting “All I Want for Christmas Is You” until New Year’s, our team is sharing some of our favorite Holiday-themed memories. What was the […] The post Timeless Holiday Memories from the McConnell Marketing Team appeared first on McConnell Marketing.

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HSMAI honors Top 25 Extraordinary Minds of 2022

Hotel Business

The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association (HSMAI) has revealed its 20th class of the “best and brightest” in the hospitality industry with its list of the 2022 HSMAI Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Sales, Marketing, Revenue Optimization and Distribution. These 25 professionals, selected by a panel of senior industry executives, will be celebrated February 23, 2023 at the JW Marriott LA Live in Los Angeles in conjunction with the annual Adrian Awards Celebration.

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The Darwin Hotel in Atlanta opens

Boutique Hotel News

US: The 111-room boutique hotel, The Darwin, has opened in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward neighbourhood. Housed in the former Stratford Inn, architect and interior designer C + TC Design Studio led the transformation of the property. Of the 111 pet-friendly rooms, six themed suites have been specially designed for different purposes. These include: • Bar Room – featuring a custom bar that comes with one deconstructed cocktail for guests to follow and make. • Bunk Bed Room – for larger gro

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Hotel Marcel new haven deploys eco-friendly security technologies from ASSA ABLOY

eHotelier

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, a leading provider of advanced security technology for the hospitality industry, together with ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions, have announced the adoption of a range of innovative security access technologies by Hotel Marcel New Haven in Connecticut, USA. Part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton and one of the few US-based properties set to earn LEED Platinum certification, Hotel Marcel New Haven’s installation includes VingCard door locks with Mobile Access by ASSA A

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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!