STAAH

AUGUST 29, 2023

When it comes to enhancing direct bookings, having a top-notch Booking Engine is just the beginning. Having an effective marketing plan comes into hand to help you drive more bookings. To truly drive success, your focus should extend to drawing more visitors to your booking engine through a well-crafted digital marketing strategy. Here’s a breakdown of what constitutes a successful approach: 1) Audience Insights and Target Market Any successful business and marketing strategy begins with u

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Skift Take: New York City is a bit late to the game compared to other tourist cities that have implemented Airbnb restrictions, but there are certainly more to come.

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AUGUST 31, 2023

Minor Hotels is taking its European-born premium lifestyle brand NH Hotels and boutique NH Collection to Australia for the first time with the launch of two hotels over the next three years. The first NH hotel in Australia will be a AU$55 million new-build airport hotel located at 102-106 Robey Street, Mascot in Sydney, set for completion in 2026. Meanwhile, boutique upper upscale brand NH Collection will debut in 2025 at Wentworth Street in Sydney.

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Anthony Cole Training

AUGUST 30, 2023

To compete in the marketplace today, companies must first, identify the sales coaching needs of their managers and the strengths and weaknesses of the salespeople they coach. We know that in order to differentiate in business today, salespeople must be consultative, have great interactions with clients, provide solutions that solve their problems, and also create revenue for the company.

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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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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Data from SiteMinder, the world’s leading open hotel commerce platform, reveals that hotel bookings for September in Spain are off to their strongest start in five years. SiteMinder’s World Hotel Index shows that hotel bookings in Spain are currently at 116.3% of 2019 volumes – 10.8% higher than the global average. Among neighbouring countries, only Portugal is outpacing Spain’s momentum, with hotel booking volumes that are 127.7% of 2019 levels.

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Washington, D.C.'s tourism budget, Airbnb's New York history, and Sonesta's junk fee lawsuit.

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Hotel Financial Coach Blog

AUGUST 30, 2023

Click on image to learn more The Prosperous Hotelier Book A GM’s Book Review What People Are Saying Purchase on Amazon in paperback, hardcover or Kindle format PURCHASE HERE Complimentary Discovery Call – [link] Video Course Links: [link] [link] Be sure to check out my other services on the links below. On-line Strategic Hospitality Financial Leadership Workshops The 3 Month 1-1 Financial Leadership Mentoring Program Hotel Accounting Policy Manuals Hotel Asset Management Program Strategic

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 31, 2023

Located adjacent to both The Pass Casino and America First Center, Atwell Suites Henderson - at the Pass will anchor the ongoing redevelopment of the city’s Water Street district. In addition to 90 guest suites, the hotel will offer a pool and fitness center, an inviting bar with small plates available in the evenings, and a TV lounge, board games and puzzles for further guest gathering and engagement.

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Skift Take: You'd think a shrinking supply of short-term rentals would be a big boost to hotels. But it's not at all clear how it will play out, and some will benefit more than others.

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 31, 2023

HM Magazine in partnership with Hotel Council Aotearoa is set to recognise top performers in New Zealand’s hotel industry with the launch of the inaugural Aotearoa Hotel Industry Leadership Awards this October. The leadership awards will be celebrated at the second Aotearoa Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) which takes place in Wellington on October 10-11, 2023.

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Hotel Financial Coach Blog

AUGUST 27, 2023

Click on image to learn more Hotel Financial Leadership – The Paper Can’t Talk Purchase on Amazon in paperback, hardcover or Kindle format PURCHASE HERE Complimentary Discovery Call – [link] Video Course Links: [link] [link] Be sure to check out my other services on the links below. On-line Strategic Hospitality Financial Leadership Workshops The 3 Month 1-1 Financial Leadership Mentoring Program Hotel Accounting Policy Manuals Hotel Asset Management Program Strategic Hospitality Fin

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Culinary masterclasses in Austria. Organic gardens in Crete. A Michelin-starred restaurant in Germany. Contemporary takes on the traditional cuisines of Cape Town and Nairobi. At these 10 hotels, located around the world, the flavorful experiences on offer create destinations in and of themselves.

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Skift Take: If the European Commission's decision isn't overturned, one implication may be that Booking.com would be precluded in practice from making major acquisitions. Period.

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 31, 2023

It’s a mixed bag at present when it comes to global hotel performance, with key segments booming and others now lagging, but the outlook overall is positive. That’s the outlook from STR President Amanda Hite, who exclusively spoke on camera to Wayfarer Host and HM Editor-In-Chief, James Wilkinson, at the Hotel Data Conference in Nashville recently. In the exclusive video interview below, she says thanks to economic uncertainty, it’s challenging to forecast the key metrics of RevPAR, rate and occ

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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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Refine

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

In this interview, we speak with Juanjo Rodriguez, the co-founder of the Hotels Network and an expert in facilitating direct bookings for hotels. The Hotels Network offers several solutions designed to help hotels attract more direct business and become less reliant on third-party platforms, like online travel agencies (OTAs). The post Interview with Founder Juanjo Rodriguez of The Hotels Network appeared first on Revfine.com.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Effective communication and exceptional customer service are key pillars in the hospitality industry, and businesses are constantly seeking new ways to stay competitive and foster growth for employees. Integrating language learning into your workforce can transform the way your business functions and create new growth opportunities for staff. It can also promote a more effective and united team, all of which can positively impact a hotel’s bottom line.

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 31, 2023

Skift Take: The biggest story in hotel deals and development this week was that KSL Capital Partners said on Monday it wants to take Hersha Hospitality Trust private. But it was just one of many that the Daily Lodging Report newsletter covered.

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 31, 2023

Minor Hotels have rapidly taken the accommodation world by storm in recent years and are now the tenth largest operator on the planet. The group, led by popular CEO Dillip Rajakarier, have had major growth and interest across the portfolio that includes Anantara, NH Hotels, NH Collection, Oaks, Avani, Tivoli and more. In an exclusive video interview with Wayfarer Host and HM Editor-In-Chief, James Wilkinson, Rajakarier looks at the hot brands, key markets and his global expectations for growth.

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Hotel Designs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Hotel Designs VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in September 2023 VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in September 2023 Editor Hamish Kilburn digs deep to identify what will be the hottest hotels opening in September 2023. This month’s round-up of hotel openings includes arrivals in Munich, Bhutan, Macau, London, Japan and Sri Lanka… The hottest hotel openings in September 2023 – Hotel Designs ‘ VIP arrivals, as we crown them – have come in from all angles.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

"Memorable, unique, and authentic". Today’s hotel guests often tell us of these exact words to describe their preferences for us to create a memorable, unique, and authentic experience at our hotels.

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Skift Take: The good news continues for the hotel industry, which — although it has a way to go to hit pre-Covid hiring levels — is continuing to make substantial progress in its recovery from the pandemic.

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 31, 2023

New Zealand’s Capstone Hotel Management has been appointed as the new management company for Marlborough Sounds property Portage Resort, formerly known as The Portage Hotel. Established in the early 1900’s, the 42-room Portage Resort features a restaurant and bar, an outdoor pool and a range of on-site activities. “We are absolutely thrilled to be joining the owners of Portage Resort to commence an exciting new chapter for the property,” said Capstone Managing Director, Clare Davies.

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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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Hotel Business

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today has recognized National Hotel Employee Day. AHLA and the National Day Calendar established National Hotel Employee Day in 2022 to honor the nearly two million employees who work in the hotel industry. It is observed annually on Sept. 1. This year, National Hotel Employee Day comes as hotels across the nation are working to quickly fill nearly 100,000 open hotel jobs, according to Indeed.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The ever-increasing amount of content that we ingest each day demands the skill of knowledge management – for both personal and professional improvement. The challenge lies in capturing, distilling, and organizing data effectively. “Building a Second Brain” by Tiago Forte offers a blueprint for transforming data into actionable insights. I brought this topic to the HSMAI Marketing Advisory Board.

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 31, 2023

Skift Take: Airbnb and New York City have had many twists and turns in their dealings over the last decade, and here's a list of the major events in their often rocky relationship.

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 31, 2023

The countdown is on to the 2023 HM Awards , with nominations now open to determine the top properties, people and projects in the region. HM caught up with Hyatt Regency Sydney General Manager, Jane Lyons, to discuss the 2022 HM Awards Business Hotel of the Year win. Tell us about the award win and what it meant to Hyatt Regency Sydney. We were delighted to be recognised as Australia’s top Business Hotel for 2022.

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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.

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eHotelier

AUGUST 28, 2023

Customers desire convenience and understanding — the convenience of information and an understanding of their individual needs and unique situations. But is AI capable of delivering this kind of customer service?

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 31, 2023

The Adrian Awards have been a symbol of excellence in hospitality advertising, digital marketing, and public relations for over six decades. The stage is set for the 2023 HSMAI Adrian Awards back in New York City. This year’s theme, WanderLOVE, is the clarion call to those who hold travel in their hearts year-round, an anthem celebrating captivating campaigns, ads, and experiences that have kindled an unwavering devotion to exploration across the globe.

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 27, 2023

Skift Take: Destinations across the globe have experienced searing heat this summer, and are those soaring temperatures putting people off from traveling? Ask Skift looks into the impact of the blistering heat on tourism.

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 31, 2023

In HM’s 2023-2024 Hotel Development Outlook, EVT Hotels and Resorts Director, Commercial , Mathew Duff , discusses the challenges and opportunities in the hotel development landscape. Mathew Duff, EVT Despite the challenges of the escalation in construction costs in recent years, the strong recovery in hotel trading due to increased travel demand still presents development opportunities for well-located properties in key locations.

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