Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

No hotelier needs to be convinced of the importance of listing their properties on multiple online platforms. In fact, the average independent hotel is listed on 5 to 7 different channels. Today’s guests demand instant availability and pricing, whether on Google, Online Travel Agents (OTAs) like Expedia, or your independent hotel’s own website. Yet, manually updating these details across the web can eat up hours per day.

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Skift Take: Google envisions a world where a physical wallet is obsolete. That means a digital ID and wallet for security checkpoints, boarding passes, age verification at bars, payments, car rentals, and more.

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Lodging

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

COLUMBUS, Ohio—Red Roof continued to strengthen the brand and its business with the opening of its 700th property, a new build in Jamaica, New York, along with a new build and prototype, the HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof Tampa – Airport, in Tampa, Florida. “This is a critically important time for our brand as we evolve to meet changing needs and expectations of our franchisees and guests,” said Red Roof President Zack Gharib.

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Hotel Grand Chancellor is celebrating the arrival of its first new-build hotel with the opening of a 4.5-star property in Auckland’s CBD on Wednesday September 11. Located at 80 Wellesley St West – directly across from the soon-to-open New Zealand International Convention Centre in downtown Auckland – the hotel features 191 guest rooms, two F&B venues, dedicated meeting space and fitness centre.

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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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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

More than ever, today’s travelers see hotels as not just places to stay, but as destinations. From secluded island hideaways to eco-friendly wilderness retreats, this shift is creating new opportunities for modern resorts to drive ancillary revenue by offering memorable, one-of-a-kind experiences that cater to travelers’ unique preferences and needs.

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Skift Take: Air Canada's shutdown plan throws fuel onto an already heated dispute. The parties are continuing to talk, but the preparation of contingency measures suggests a total shutdown of the airline by next week is a real and growing possibility.

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Anthony Cole Training

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

If your goal is to retain and expand relationships, it is important to create a consistent and remarkable experience for your customers, clients, and potential clients. If you are not providing a superior experience, your clients might start asking, “ Then, who will?

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Hospitality is about people helping people, a process that technology can enhance and support through robust infrastructure and tools the workforce can learn and enjoy using while delivering the experience guests have grown accustomed to when on vacation or a business trip.

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Skift Take: What a difference a few days makes. After delight on Sunday that a tentative deal was reached with union officials, Thursday's overwhelming rejection by members sees Boeing flying into yet another storm.

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Lodging

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland reported that New York ranked second among the top 25 markets, with over 30 percent year-over-year (YOY) meeting volume growth driven primarily by sports tourism for August. Las Vegas ranked first with 36 percent YOY growth. This data is sourced from Knowland’s sales intelligence platform designed to help hoteliers protect and grow their revenue base.

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

To mark Housekeeping Appreciation Week (September 8-14, 2024), HM spoke to some of the top performers in this critical hotel department to find out a bit more about their role. Ludy Muscat, Pullman Melbourne City Centre Name: Ludy Muscat Hotel: Pullman Melbourne City Centre Title: Room Attendant Tenure: 8 years Tell us a bit about your career journey.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Puerto Rico’s premier beach resort reveals first details on the highly-anticipated upcoming unveiling of a series of transformative upgrades, including elegant new rooms and suites, innovative dining concepts, expanded menu of offerings, and more.

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Skift Take: This time around, Airbnb wants to make its experience more affordable and more unique to Airbnb. It also wants to merchandise them differently than last time around.

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Lodging

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

ABERDEEN, South Dakota—Following thorough discussions with stakeholders, My Place Hotels of America has taken the next step in its journey by introducing My Place 3.0. This move by the upper-midscale, extended-stay brand features product enhancements alongside a new prototype. The new exterior design blends the cost-effectiveness of a pitched roof with the aesthetics of a flat roof, offering the flexibility to switch based on preferences or local regulations.

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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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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

InterContinental Wellington has completed a major refurbishment spanning its guest rooms and health club, ‘bringing a new level of luxury wellness to the heart of Wellington’, according to General Manager, Adam Haywood. All 79 Classic Rooms, including eight accessible rooms, have been re-styled in collaboration with Auckland-based interior architecture and design studio Y-6.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Yesterday, over one thousand hotel owners, workers, and small business owners, as part of the newly formed Protect NYC Tourism Coalition, rallied on the steps of City Hall to fight against the City Council’s so-called “Safe Hotels” bill. The Coalition has also sent a letter asking the City Council to reject the bill, Int.991, as it threatens the sustainability of New York City’s hotel and tourism businesses and puts the livelihoods of thousands of dedicated workers at risk.

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Skift Take: The head of an industry trade group sounded the alarm for ultra-low-cost carriers as airlines like Spirit and Frontier face declining profits. However, other carriers in the industry have seen some success despite industry headwinds.

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Lodging

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

NewcrestImage acquired the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Columbus Downtown in Ohio. The deal was brokered by Hunter Hotel Advisors, with Senior Vice Presidents Tim Osborne and Spencer Davidson representing the institutional seller. “This acquisition underscores our continued appetite for transactions that offer strong growth potential in both market share and asset value,” said Mehul Patel, managing partner and CEO, NewcrestImage.

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

In the heart of Shiodome, Conrad Tokyo stands out as one of the best business hotels in Japan and that’s thanks to fantastic Hilton hospitality, spacious suites and fantastic bars and restaurants. James Wilkinson checks-in and catches up with Conrad Tokyo General Manager, Neil McInnes. Neil, Conrad Tokyo is popular on so many levels, from the location to the club lounge, spa, rooms, and food and beverage on offer.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The much-anticipated Mercure Szczyrk Resort, a stunning blend of modern design and local tradition, has opened its doors, welcoming guests to an iconic location in the Silesian Beskid.

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Skift Take: We'll ask top industry players to spill the beans on where they expect growth to come from for hotel companies, whether the U.S. has a solid gameplan for hosting several international sports events, and other burning questions.

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Lodging

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

HOUSTON, Texas—WorldVue announced that it will be the designated in-room entertainment provider for Loews Hotels & Co properties by 2027. Four additional properties will be implemented this year, with the rest to follow throughout 2025 and beyond. Loews Hotels will eventually deploy the WorldVue HUB within its guestrooms. This new offering represents an advancement in in-room entertainment for New York-based Loews Hotels.

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort , located in Baa Atoll, the first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve site in the Maldives, has completed a new solar energy project. This initiative will significantly reduce energy consumption and minimise the resort’s environmental impact. Blessed with a year-round tropical climate, the resort has harnessed this natural advantage through the installation of a new solar panel system.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, reported that New York ranked second among the top 25 markets, with over 30 percent year-over-year (YoY) meeting volume growth driven primarily by sports tourism for August. Las Vegas ranked first with 36 percent YoY growth. This data is sourced from Knowland’s sales intelligence platform designed to help hoteliers protect and grow their revenue base.

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Skift Take: Greece's prime minister acknowledged there's an overtourism problem in his country that needs to be addressed but he thinks it's only confined to Santorini and Mykonos.

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Lodging

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah—Radisson Salt Lake City Downtown announced the completion of the property’s multi-million dollar renovation, including upgrades to the guestrooms, dining outlets, meeting spaces, and lobby. The renovation also includes a new executive club lounge, a ski closet, and a coffee outlet called 215 West set to open later this year. Located near the Delta Center and the Salt Palace Convention Center, Radisson Salt Lake City Downtown is also by mountains, entertainment venues, [̷

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

The Eve Hotel Sydney names General Manager The Eve Hotel Sydney has welcomed Ben Mellor as General Manager, ahead of its opening this summer. Mellor brings more than two decades of experience in luxury hospitality including senior management positions at top five-star hotels Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains and, most recently, as General Manager of InterContinental Sydney Double Bay.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

In the competitive world of luxury hospitality, The Ranch at Laguna Beach stands out as a beacon of innovation, community connection, and unbridled creativity. What was once a run-down resort with a rich but fading legacy has been transformed into an incredible resort. This remarkable journey is a testament to the vision and dedication of Kurt Bjorkman, COO of The Ranch at Laguna Beach, and his team.

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Skift Take: Five years from now, will Airbnb be at the top of the heap in short-term rentals? Will Chase Travel be a headliner? Will future generations yearn to travel as current ones do?

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Lodging

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

ORLANDO, Florida—Located in the Disney Springs Resort Area in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Renaissance Orlando Resort and Spa is open for accommodations, meetings and events, spa, and dining experiences. The full-service resort has 394 guestrooms, more than 25,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, a zero-entry pool and hot tub, and a farm-to-table restaurant called American Kitchen Bar & Grill.

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Speaker: Lissa Bowen - Chief People + Culture Officer, Full Course Executive Director, Full Course Foundation

Employee burnout is a pervasive issue in the fast-paced and demanding restaurant industry, resulting in decreased productivity, high turnover rates, and compromised mental well-being. Effectively addressing this challenge requires a comprehensive approach that combines conventional management techniques, insights from neuroscience, and stress management strategies.

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