Hotel News Resource
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
YouGov international survey of over 17,500 people from across 15 destinations reveals almost two thirds of people globally are prioritizing travelling to places that their friends and families have already been to, fueling over tourism in certain locations and leaving other destinations broadly undiscovered.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Skift Take: The plan doesn't actually eliminate cleaning fees. Instead, it's meant to prevent users from seeing an unexpected price jump just before check-out — arguably the more frustrating issue.
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Social Hospitality
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
The right photos have the power to sway customer opinions in a matter of seconds, both positively and negatively. As such, carefully consider every image your brand puts out online or in print. This is why brand photography is so important. Below, we’ll go over what brand photography is as well as how the use of light and color can help convey your brand’s identity and leave your customers wanting more.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Austin, Texas (September 28, 2023) — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is pleased to announce the return of the premier hospitality technology pitch competition Entrepreneur 20X (E20X) at three events in 2024. Startups will have the opportunity to present their cutting-edge platforms at HFTP’s inaugural Digital Horizons 360 (DH360) Symposium in Europe in February and at HITEC Dubai and HITEC North America in June.
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 26, 2023
Soneva , the world-leading sustainable resorts operator, has revealed the launch of the new, ultra-bespoke ‘Soneva Secret’ Located in Haa Dhaalu, the Maldives’ most remote atoll, the debut Soneva Secret 2024 will welcome its first guests on January 10, 2024. Thirty years in the making, the Soneva Secret resort concept builds upon Soneva’s experience at the forefront of exceptional hospitality, and will set a new, unmatched standard in intuitive, personalised service, exquisite privat
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
Skift Take: Brief government shutdowns haven’t typically had a big impact on the travel industry. But the longer they go on, the greater the chance for staffing issues and other service disruptions.
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Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) yesterday announced plans for a new short-term vacation rental platform, Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt, that will feature private homes and remote hideaways in the United States. When the offering launches, which is expected in the coming weeks, World of Hyatt members will have direct booking access to a unique collection of short-term private home rentals from beachfront escapes to mountainside ski chalets, where they can earn and redeem points beyond th
Hotel Management
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
Crown Resorts has undergone a brand refresh for the first time in nearly a decade, in a public shift from its image as a casino and hotel to a world-class entertainment destination. The campaign aims to promote Crown as “a destination that brings joy, energy, and life into its cities”, and “reinvigorates the experiences guests and visitors have”. “Today marks an exciting new chapter in Crown’s history,” said Crown Resorts CEO, Ciarán Carruthers.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Skift Take: It may not be a good time to be a budget airline in the U.S. but that's not slowing the growth of David Neeleman's latest venture, Breeze Airways.
eHotelier
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Building relationships with your guests can generate more revenue and build a strong name in the industry. Here are some examples of how you can focus on relationship marketing.
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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
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Officials of Island Hospitality Management, the premier third-party management company for select-service and upscale, extended-stay hotels, announced that the company has been named the operator of the 114-room Springhill Suites Truckee. The property is owned by Mission Hill Hospitality, a leading select service and extended stay hotel investor.
Hotel Management
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Hotels in Sydney and Melbourne are benefitting from an influx of interstate visitors for their respective public holiday weekends with major sporting events taking place across the two cities. In Saturday’s AFL Grand Final, the Brisbane Lions clash with Collingwood in Melbourne, while on Sunday, the Brisbane Broncos take on the Penrith Panthers in the NRL Grand Final in Sydney.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
Skift Take: There's no end in sight for the dispute over Schiphol Airport's planned flight caps. And it could take even more turns, with JetBlue stating it asked the U.S. government to take action against Dutch carriers if no resolution could be reached.
Amadeus Hospitality
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Originally published to the Amadeus newsroom 2023 global hotel occupancy levels are trending 10% ahead of 2022 with Q4 on-the-books reservations up 11% over last year, according to Amadeus data September 27, 2023 – There is a sense of buoyancy in the global hospitality industry as we head into the fourth quarter of 2023. According to new Demand360 ® business intelligence data from travel technology leader Amadeus , global hotel occupancy levels up to the end of August 2023 have been an ave
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
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Back when a real-life travel agent was involved, trip planning had a personal, human touch. These seasoned experts tailored recommendations based on your specific needs as opposed to the masses. However, with the rise of social media and online booking platforms in recent decades, the process of travel planning has become fragmented and largely impersonal.
Hotel Management
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Crystalbrook Collection has bolstered its status as a sustainably-led hotel group by achieving EarthCheck recognition across six of its major properties in Australia. EarthCheck, a leading scientific benchmarking, certification and advisory group for sustainable travel, awarded Crystalbrook’s three Cairns hotels – Crystalbrook Flynn, Crystalbrook Riley and Crystalbrook Bailey – and Brisbane hotel Crystalbrook Vincent Silver certification, while Crystalbrook Byron and Crystalbrook Kingsley
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Skift Take: Chinese travelers are gradually returning to Dubai. Numbers are good, but if the tourism authority wants them be great, it needs to shift away from 'one-hit wonder' strategies.
eHotelier
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Transforming stays into cherished memories - Insights - Insights Use some of these ideas to kickstart your mission to make staying at your hotel a memory that guests will cherish for years to come.
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Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Hotel Dena, Pasadena Los Angeles, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel has officially opened its doors. The 311-room hotel is designed for those with an imaginative spirit, featuring touchpoints of art, dance, music, and culture. The hotel is ideally located in the heart of downtown Pasadena’s creative scene, just steps from iconic institutions like the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Pasadena Convention Center, and Old Town Pasadena, and it is only 20 minutes from the Hollywood Burbank Airport.
Hotel Management
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Family-owned Amora Group is investing in its hotel network across Australia and Thailand with major refurbishment projects underway at key properties. The Amora Hotel Brisbane – formerly Novotel Brisbane, which was purchased by Amora Group from CDL Hospitality Trusts in 2020 – is set to reopen as a five-star hotel in December 2023; while flagship property, Amora Beach Resort Phuket, is undergoing an extensive refurbishment to the tune of THB500 million (AU$21 million).
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Skift Take: "Back to basics" That's the new focus of Chris Nassetta, as he launches a self-described 'unsexy' growth strategy. Spark, Project H3 and other economy brands to follow are all part of a new vision to turbo-charge Hilton's development.
eHotelier
SEPTEMBER 24, 2023
Securing a prominent spot within Google’s search results can translate into the difference between a hotel boasting fully booked rooms and one faced with the emptiness of vacant accommodations.
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.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
LBA Hospitality, an Alabama-based hotel management company, today announced that Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston/Katy has completed its renovation. As part of the renovation process, all guestrooms and public spaces at the 92-suite hotel were upgraded to include all seating, lighting, flooring, wall treatments and millwork. Window treatments, artwork and new 50-inch HDTVs were also added to the guest rooms.
Hotel Management
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Salter Brothers has added another luxury retreat to its portfolio – its first in South Australia – with the acquisition of 225-acre property Kingsford The Barossa. Built in 1856, on the edge of South Australia’s wine country, Kingsford The Barossa was once home to a wealthy nineteenth-century pastoralist and, in the 1990s, was the setting for Channel 9’s hit series McLeod’s Daughters.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023
Skift Take: New CFO Michael Leskinen will help shape the future of MileAge Plus and whether to place greater emphasis on flyer spend as Delta and others have done.
Hotel Designs
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
Hotel Designs Fontainebleau Las Vegas has arrived on the strip Fontainebleau Las Vegas has arrived on the strip The iconic Fontainebleau brand has arrived on the Las Vegas Strip as Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the luxury resort and casino brought to life by Fontainebleau Development… Seamlessly connecting the past, present and future, the 67-story Fontainebleau Las Vegas – the tallest occupiable building in Nevada — is the first western expansion for the iconic brand.
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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.
Hospitality Net
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
The Raleigh City Council voted today to direct the City of Raleigh staff to enter into negotiations with Omni Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Preston Hollow Community Capital and Provident Resources Group, to develop the highly anticipated convention hotel in the core of downtown Raleigh. The dynamic addition to the Raleigh skyline will be built on an over one-acre lot across from the Raleigh Convention Center and Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts at the end of Fayetteville St
Hotel Management
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
InterContinental Hayman Island Resort is launching a series of signature events spanning health and wellness, food and beverage, and more to enhance its guest experience. Kicking off with the inaugural Elevate Wellness Weekend from October 27-30, 2023, the resort will offer a curated program centred around improving wellbeing. “Launching our event series with a wellness weekend made sense on so many levels,” said InterContinental Hayman Island Resort General Manager, Arpad Romandy.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Skift Take: Destinations are betting big on India’s travel market. With a growing economy, young population, and rising middle class, the country is positioned to become one of the most lucrative outbound tourism markets in the world.
eHotelier
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Visiting loved ones may drive tourism recovery - Insights - Insights VFR has been dubbed the “sleeping giant” of the tourism industry; visiting friends and relatives is a grossly overlooked motive for travelling.
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