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Why Hospitality Matters for Today’s Corporate Travelers

Are Morch

The travel programs at your company might not be the main factor that determines if people will want to work for you. Still, as corporate travel is a big part of how we do business today, the experience of your employees on their trips is of grand importance. In the US alone, 1.3 million people […] The post Why Hospitality Matters for Today’s Corporate Travelers appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Transformation Coach.

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Google Expands Tours and Activities With New Display

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Ranking for city-specific experiences search terms is fiercely competitive and an expensive part of performance marketing that tends to favors online travel agencies with big budgets. A new carousel in Google's Things To Do adds an interesting shift in search display.

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Exclusive: meet TFE Indigenous Liaison Officer, Henri Peters

Hotel Management

A career in hospitality can be a rewarding one, with the opportunity to help create unforgettable experiences for guests. But for TFE Hotels Indigenous Liaison Officer (NT), Henri Peters, it’s about making a lifechanging impact on First Nations Australians by supporting them to build long-term careers. Since taking up the position last year, Peters has been focused on recruiting new team members for Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront, Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront and Travelodge Resort Darwi

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Accor Develops Strategic Priorities for New Divisions

Lodging

During a Capital Markets Day to be held at the Group’s head office, Accor presented its medium-term ambitions for a new chapter of growth. With strong brands and teams, an optimized operating model, and processes, Accor intends to accelerate its sustainable growth and is taking advantage of the strengths of each of the two new divisions created in January 2023.

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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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Doubletree By Hilton Opens Its First Location In Berlin, Germany

Hospitality Net

DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku’damm announced its opening, marking the first opening under Hilton’s full-service DoubleTree by Hilton brand in Berlin and the third in Germany. Designed to serve leisure guests vacationing in Berlin as well as business travelers and groups from around the world, the hotel is one of the largest in the city with 420 guest rooms and over 8,600 square feet of meeting space.

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Norwegian Air To Buy Wideroe for $106 Million

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The two companies, Wideroe and Norwegian, maintaining distinct brands and operate independently from each other is an interesting strategy in a busy domestic travel market.

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INTELITY Announces Partnership With The Hazelton Hotel

Lodging

INTELITY announced a new partnership with The Hazelton Hotel in Toronto. The boutique hotel has implemented the INTELITY platform to offer its guests a digital smart-room experience, as well as leverage INTELITY’s GEMS staff-facing tools for its back-of-house operations. Located in Toronto’s Yorkville neighborhood, The Hazelton Hotel has 62 guestrooms and 15 suites.

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Newport Hospitality Group Expands In Fayetteville With The Opening Of Home2 Suites By Hilton Fayetteville North

Hospitality Net

Newport Hospitality Group (NHG), a leading hotel management company in the hospitality industry, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Home2 Suites by Hilton Fayetteville North, bringing NHG’s total number of rooms in the market to 338. This all-suite hotel joins the group’s successful properties in the area, Candlewood Suites Fayetteville, and Fairfield Inn & Suites Fayetteville North, reinforcing Newport’s strong commitment to the Fayetteville market.

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10 Takeaways from Skift Global Forums That Transformed the Travel Industry

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Skift Global Forums have revolutionized the industry with key takeaways including the rise of experiential travel, the embrace of technology, the push for sustainable tourism, and the recognition of the importance of personalization and data analytics.

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Key appointments: Ascott, Sofitel, InterContinental

Hotel Management

Ascott appoints GM Sales and Distribution Ascott Australia welcomes Jennifer Warn to the Senior Leadership Team following her promotion to General Manager Sales and Distribution. Warn, who joined Quest in 2018 as Director of Sales, was promoted to Group Head of Corporate Sales in January 2021. Her expanded role sees her take management of all of Ascott Australia’s sales and revenue team members.

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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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Hotel Indigo Panama City Marina Opens

Lodging

Hotel Indigo, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, expanded its presence in Florida with the opening of Hotel Indigo Panama City Marina in Panama City’s historic waterfront district. The five-story, 124-room Hotel Indigo Panama City Marina, owned by The St. Joe Company, is walkable to neighborhood restaurants, bars, and town fixtures such as the Martin Theatre and Panama City Center for the Arts.

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A website for vacation rental properties is a key to success

Hospitality Net

Short-term rentals offer lucrative opportunities. Renting apartments for short stays continues to gain popularity among travelers, allowing individuals to generate a substantial income. However, professional agencies compete with homeowners offering private apartments for vacation rentals and online travel agencies (OTAs). Property managers must distinguish themselves from the agencies to thrive in this market.

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In-Flight Entertainment Advances Provide Boost to Airlines

Skift Blog

Skift Take: In-flight entertainment has long been a critical part of airlines' efforts to attract travelers, and the increasingly lucrative sector is poised to provide major carriers more opportunities to stand out from rivals.

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Exclusive: Accor anticipates 40,000 guests for Women’s World Cup

Hotel Management

With just two weeks to go until the FIFA Women’s World Cup gets underway in Australia and New Zealand, the hospitality industry is preparing to roll out the green and gold carpet to an influx of international visitors. It’s the first time the tournament will held in the Southern Hemisphere, and according to Football Australia President Chris Nikou, it will be the largest sporting event on Australian soil since the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000, showcasing the ANZ region to a global audience

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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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Hyatt Brings Dream Hotels Into World of Hyatt Loyalty Program

Lodging

CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the completion of the integration of the Dream Hotels brand, as well as The Chatwal, The Time New York, and Unscripted hotels, into the World of Hyatt loyalty program. The hotels, which are now bookable through Hyatt channels, bring more stay options for members and guests. World of Hyatt members can now enjoy program benefits across the following properties: Complementing Hyatt’s continued growth, these newly integrated lifestyle hotels offer members t

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The Rome Edition Redefines Luxury In The Eternal City

Hospitality Net

Rome is a city filled with masterpieces. From the paintings of Caravaggio and Raphael to the sculptures of Bernini and the films of Federico Fellini - it is the cradle from which all that is best about Italy has emerged. So, the Eternal City was the perfect fit for the opening of the latest EDITION.

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Tripadvisor Versus GetYourGuide: Who’s Bigger and Badder in Experiences?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: In the battle between Tripadvisor/Viator and GetYourGuide, the winner is — offline experiences, which have more than 90 percent market share. That spells big opportunities for both of these companies.

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HM Awards expands New Zealand award categories

Hotel Management

New Zealand hotels will have their moment to shine at the 2023 HM Awards with the addition of four new property categories specific to the region. For the first time, the HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, presented by Sealy Posturepedic, will recognise the top performers across a variety of segments in the New Zealand market. In previous years, New Zealand hotels could enter the awards for New Zealand Hotel of the Year and Regional Property of the Year, but in 2023, they can now

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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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Hospitality Financial Leadership – Understanding Hotel Financial Flow Thru

Hotel Financial Coach Blog

Click on image to learn more Hospitality Financial Leadership – Understanding Hotel Financial Flow Thru 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

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Luxury Hospitality: What Makes a Luxury Hotel Today

Hospitality Net

A palace or a 5-star hotel? Hotels around the world are often referred to as palaces or ‘grand dames’ – vestiges of a bygone era when grand hotels were associated with luxury and glamour. But the concept in its true sense is quintessentially French and in 2010 the French Tourism Office bestowed the title on establishments that met certain specific criteria.

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TAP Air Portugal Privatization on Track as Government Selects Valuation Firms

Skift Blog

Skift Take: IAG, Lufthansa or Air France-KLM could have something to say about the government's efforts to privatize TAP. Everything from investments to a sale are on the table.

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Oaks Hotels partners with Mount Franklin on special edition bottle to help build homes for the vulnerable

Hotel Management

Guests staying at Oaks Hotels, Resorts and Suites can now hydrate for humanity by purchasing special edition bottles of Mount Franklin water, with a dollar from the sale of each bottle donated to Habitat for Humanity Australia and New Zealand, as part of the Oaks Giving Tree program. Guests staying at Oaks Hotels, Resorts and Suites can now hydrate for humanity by purchasing special edition bottles of Mount Franklin water during their stay, with a dollar from the sale of each bottle donated to H

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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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JLL Capital Markets Arranges Financing for The Sandbar Hotel

Lodging

BOSTON—JLL Capital Markets announced that it arranged $7.59 million in financing for The Sandbar Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham, a 121-key, limited-service, beachfront hotel located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, Linchris Hotel Corporation, to secure the first mortgage refinancing through HarborOne Bank.

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Hyatt House Colorado Springs Airport Celebrates Opening

Hospitality Net

Hyatt House Colorado Springs Airport celebrated its official opening today, marking the first Hyatt House hotel in Colorado Springs, thoughtfully expanding the Hyatt House brand footprint in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members. Owned by Coughlin & Company, Inc. and managed by 5 Senses Hospitality Management, Hyatt House Colorado Springs Airport is conveniently located less than a 5 minute drive from Colorado Springs Airport and will provide guests with the service and c

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The Boutique Hotel Trend Arrives in Branson, Missouri

Skift Blog

Skift Take: These Missouri hotel innovators asked themselves: What should thoughtful, modern hospitality look like in the Ozarks? The verdict is still out on their just-opened boutique hotel. But their approach offers a peak into current trends in design thinking.

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Exclusive: Voyages ups activites to drive international visitors to Red Centre

Hotel Management

Three years ago, when the pandemic brought travel to a halt, Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia, like many in the industry, used the time to regroup – to work on property refurbs and guest experiences. “We didn’t sit still over the pandemic – as difficult as it was,” CEO Matthew Cameron-Smith told HM. Among its many projects was the refurbishment of the Outback Hotel, which opened in April; an art gallery dedicated to the works of central Australian desert artists which opened at Ayers R

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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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7 steps to creating a guest journey for the first time

eHotelier

From understanding your target audience to leveraging guest data, here's how to put together a guest journey that helps you to achieve your desired results.

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Hotel Indigo makes brand debut in Romania

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, today announces the signing of Hotel Indigo Satu Mare, a brand debut in Romania. This latest signing delivers the lifestyle brand’s market debut in the Balkan nation and strengthens the brand’s presence in Eastern Europe.

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Google Travel and Booking.com Poised for Fallout From European Union’s ‘Gatekeeper’ Restrictions

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The fine print would ultimately determine the financial impact of the Digital Markets Act. But the fact that Booking Holdings filed a statement from Booking.com with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission about it this week means it believes the repercussions could be material to its operations.

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Quest New Zealand opens third property this year, in Hawke’s Bay region

Hotel Management

Quest Apartment Hotels New Zealand is celebrating the opening of its second property in two weeks with the introduction of Quest Hastings on June 26, 2023. The hotel marks the 41st New Zealand property for the independently owned and operated accommodation group. “Quest has worked incredibly hard to manage the relationships with our landlords, supporting local partners, and focusing on the needs of the corporate travel market,” said Quest Apartment Hotels (NZ), Chief Operating Officer, Adrian Tu

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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!