Skift Blog
JUNE 12, 2023
Skift Take: Save Now, Buy Later may contribute more to traveler well-being than having to worry about the bills later from a trip that you really couldn't afford. Anyway, it's a novel way in travel to market vacations.
Lodging
JUNE 16, 2023
In today’s competitive lodging environment, hoteliers must think outside the box to reignite guest excitement, implementing new experiential amenities to deliver memorable services. While pools, WiFi access, and gyms once delighted visitors, such amenities are now considered standard or—at the very least—expected. However, one amenity that is growing in popularity, boosting guest experiences, and meeting expectations for high-tech, sustainable options is the on-site offering of bikes and electri
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Hotel Management
JUNE 15, 2023
As part of HM’s 2023-24 Development Outlook, CBRE Hotels Managing Director – Capital Markets, Michael Simpson, and Pacific Head of Hotels Research, Ally McDade, discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the Australian hotel market. The Australian hotel market’s expansionary phase experienced over the last 10 years is set to peak in the next 12 months.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 13, 2023
Forbes has published its list of the best business school programs in Spain. Among them, the Executive Master’s in International Hotel Management and the MBA in International Hotel Management stand out, two postgraduate programs from Les Roches, which is also the only school in this ranking specifically oriented towards luxury hospitality and tourism.
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Skift Blog
JUNE 15, 2023
Skift Take: Saudi Arabia’s giga-project NEOM envisions a revolutionary future for travel — one that blends sustainability, innovation, access to nature, and luxury to redefine the way we explore the world. As its ambitious plans come to life, NEOM could become the world's first destination to establish a groundbreaking standard in immersive, eco-conscious, and transformative travel experiences.
Lodging
JUNE 12, 2023
CHICAGO and MCLEAN, Virginia—Grubhub and Homewood Suites by Hilton are bringing off-premises dining options to guests with the Grubhub app through a partnership at nearly 500 Homewood Suites locations across the country. Guests at Homewood Suites properties in the United States that don’t have on-site dining options will be able to order from local restaurants and convenience stores on Grubhub via geolocation and QR codes around the property that take them directly to the Grubhub […] The p
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Hospitality Net
JUNE 15, 2023
Rissai Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in Southwestern China, offers guests rare experiences and an immersive connection to the landscapes, culture, and traditions of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Jiuzhaigou Valley
Skift Blog
JUNE 16, 2023
Skift Take: Taylor Swift's concert showed Chicago can host large events. But the city's tourism industry is still combatting negative images around public safety.
Lodging
JUNE 14, 2023
As we continue to notice a rise in blended travel models such as remote work, “bleisure” travel, and full-time nomads, hotel brands will need to rethink everything to cater to these travelers. With nearly 81 percent of business travelers extending their time to include leisure travel actvities and many remote workers taking the chance to work from other destinations for “workcations,” hotels will need to follow the trends set by these categories of travelers and […] The post Shift in Strat
Hotel Management
JUNE 13, 2023
Powered by the city, TRYP celebrates the energy that ignites Adelaide. One of the newest hotels to open in the South Australian capital is TRYP by Wyndham Pulteney Street Adelaide. It has quickly garnered a reputation for delivering uniquely Adelaide stays through its brand ethos to celebrate the city, its central location, beautifully appointed accommodation, and exceptional service.
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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
JUNE 13, 2023
Continuing the momentum from their most recent acquisition in November 2022, the luxury boutique hotel group Kirkwood Collection is thrilled to announce that they have acquired three luxury, historic properties in Palm Springs: La Serena Villas, Del Marcos Hotel and The Three Fifty Hotel. All located in the heart of downtown Palm Springs, the addition of these hotels expands their Greater Palm Springs portfolio to five properties and brings the Kirkwood Collection portfolio to ten boutique hotel
Skift Blog
JUNE 15, 2023
Skift Take: Smiler wants to make it easier for photographers and tourists to connect at travel destinations, while more startups are venturing into developing sustainable aviation fuel.
Lodging
JUNE 12, 2023
After hitting record lows during early points of the pandemic, last year finally presented long-awaited profitability returns for the U.S. hotel industry. Strong demand, coupled with strong pricing power in an inflationary environment, pushed revenues and profits beyond 2019 levels. By year’s end, total revenue per available room (TRevPAR) reached $202.23, and gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR) was $73.70 with a healthy margin of more than 36 percent over 12 months.
Hotel Management
JUNE 12, 2023
InterContinental Auckland names General Manager InterContinental Auckland welcomes Ryan South as General Manager ahead of its opening in late 2023. Throughout a long career with IHG spanning over 22 years, South has worked across Australia, Indonesia and New Zealand, and most recently as general manager of Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific. “It’s exciting to be back in Auckland and take the helm of this landmark luxury hotel and give New Zealanders and international visitors to the City of Sails a t
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
JUNE 16, 2023
Produced jointly by STR and Cushman & Wakefield, the Hotel Sector Barometer shows a full recovery of hotel performance in Spain, following the restrictions imposed during the pandemic. This recovery is embodied by a healthy occupancy during the first quarter at 65%, some 26.4% more than last year and only two percentage points below the figure achieved in 2019.
Skift Blog
JUNE 13, 2023
Skift Take: United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby replaced Delta's Ed Bastian as the highest-paid U.S. airline chief in 2022. Here's how much the industry's leading executives took home — as well as how their pay was calculated.
Lodging
JUNE 16, 2023
LODGING was LIVE at the 2023 NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference. Find our show coverage here. ESG (Environmental, social and corporate governance) and immigration reform were among the key topics highlighted by a handful of high-profile CEOs at last week’s NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference. Speaking during the panel discussion entitled “The CEOs Check In: A View From The Top,” Hilton President & CEO Chris Nassetta emphasized that any effor
Hotel Management
JUNE 12, 2023
Rising inflation, soaring interest rates and economic uncertainty are causes for concern for consumers across the globe. But despite feeling the pinch, the desire to travel still remains strong, according to Accor’s global commercial chief. “While we have higher cost of living, the rising inflation rate and GDP – leisure travel is still extremely strong,” Accor Group Chief Commercial Officer – Premium, Midscale and Economy, Karelle Lamouche, told HM.
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Hospitality Net
JUNE 14, 2023
Moxy Hotels, the playful experiential hotel brand part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 31 extraordinary brands, has opened Moxy Tromsø in Northern Norway. Operated by Core Hospitality A/S, the hotel marks the northernmost property in Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio. Tromsø is famed for its beautiful winter landscapes and mesmerising Northern Light displays, with summer adventures benefiting from the midnight sun and 24-hour sunlight.
Skift Blog
JUNE 15, 2023
New York City's hammer blow against short-term rentals is back into the tool box for a couple of months, but it may be just a reprieve.
Lodging
JUNE 15, 2023
TYSONS, Virginia—Cvent Holding Corp. announced the completion of its acquisition by an affiliate of private equity funds managed by Blackstone for $8.50 per share in cash, representing a total enterprise value of approximately $4.6 billion. The transaction, which was previously announced on March 14, 2023, includes a minority investment from a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and participation from existing stockholder Vista Equity Partners.
Hotel Management
JUNE 15, 2023
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts has introduced the first Ramada Encore by Wyndham hotel in Japan, with the opening of a 235-key property in Amagasaki. Ramada Encore by Wyndham Amagasaki marks the entry of the first international hotel brand to the city. Wyndham Hotels and Resorts President, Asia Pacific, Joon Aun Ooi, said the opening demonstrates the long-term potential Wyndham sees in the market and in Asia Pacific more broadly.
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
JUNE 12, 2023
More than 100 properties operated by Minor Hotels, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, have been included in the new GHA Green Collection, providing a new level of choice for travellers looking to travel more responsibly.
Skift Blog
JUNE 12, 2023
Skift Take: Executives speaking at the recent Skift Short-Term Rental Summit offered no shortage of predictions about the future of the industry, and here's a list of some of the most noteworthy.
Lodging
JUNE 12, 2023
As far back as 2010, revenue management guru Sherri Kimes of Cornell University foresaw the rise of total revenue management within the hospitality industry. This, however, remained a distant dream for many as hospitality businesses have struggled for more than a decade to develop metrics, processes, systems, and programs to drive total revenue management performance and culture within their organizations.
Anthony Cole Training
JUNE 14, 2023
Regardless of the current state of affairs, GREAT organizations go through a constant assessment of where they are. They look at lagging metrics, leading metrics, and success metrics. They consider that data to help them identify the answer to these three questions.
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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
JUNE 14, 2023
Hotelogix, a globally leading cloud-based hospitality technology provider, will organise Hotel Tech Drive on 20 June in Phuket, Thailand. It will take place at Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Chao Fah Hotel. Hosted jointly with other hospitality solutions providers, Carmen Software and BookingWhizz, it will bring together industry leaders, experts, and innovators to showcase the benefits of cloud technology and full stack solutions for hotels.
Skift Blog
JUNE 15, 2023
Skift Take: The design is the first of its kind and is one of many innovative ideas by Qantas as it implements Project Sunrise.
Lodging
JUNE 16, 2023
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—Hilton announced DoubleTree by Hilton South Charlotte Tyvola has joined its portfolio following a multimillion-dollar renovation and rebranding. Formerly Hilton Charlotte Executive Park, the hotel is for both business and leisure travelers. Located in South Charlotte, adjacent to Executive Park and five miles from Charlotte-Douglass International Airport, the hotel offers access to the city’s attractions and business areas. “We are proud to open our doors as
Hotel Management
JUNE 15, 2023
W Brisbane has opened the doors to a new signature restaurant, The Lex, that takes inspiration from the brand’s birthplace of New York City. Designed by Nic Graham, the original designer behind W Brisbane, The Lex features terrace style dining and classic panelled walls – a nod to the heritage Queenslander look – with sophisticated colours and contemporary accessories.
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