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Reputation pricing: Using your hotel’s reputation to increase rates

Hospitality Net

There used to be a time when hotel revenue managers simply had to look at predicted demand and keep an eye on competitors’ rates to optimize pricing.

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Expedia and Hopper Resume Hotel Supply Deal After Bitter Falling Out

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Expedia punched Hopper in the mouth in 2023 when it cut off their relationship, and Hopper was never able to make up the lost ground. Expedia, under new leadership, wanted to see revenue from Hopper flowing in again.

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Novotel Sydney Cabramatta leads another big year of openings for Accor Pacific

Hotel Management

Accor is confident of continued growth in the Pacific region in 2025 following a successful year that saw important openings, significant signings, advancements in sustainability and record-breaking concerts at Accor Stadium. Reflecting on 2024 at Hotel Woolstore 1888, Sydney – a recent addition to the Handwritten Collection – on Wednesday, Accor Pacific Chief Operating Officer PM&E, Adrian Williams, told media it was an “extraordinary year” and that he is confident of continued growth in 20

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Waste Not: AHLA Allied Member Winnow’s Value Proposition

Lodging

In the following interview, Ignacio Ramirez, Managing Director, Winnow Americas, discusses the company’s food waste reduction technology, motivation to participate in AHLA, and his hotel industry outlook, particularly in the areas of AI and sustainability. Can you give a bit of background on your company? Winnow was founded on the belief that food is too valuable to waste.

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Enterprise ABM Marketing Tools: A Marketer's Guide

Savvy B2B marketers know that a great account-based marketing (ABM) strategy leads to higher ROI and sustainable growth. In this guide, we’ll cover: What makes for a successful ABM strategy? What are the key elements and capabilities of ABM that can make a real difference? How is AI changing workflows and driving functionality? This Martech Intelligence Report on Enterprise Account-Based Marketing examines the state of ABM in 2024 and what to consider when implementing ABM software.

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Overwhelming hotel tech market whittled down to 3 key factors

Hospitality Net

From property management systems to guest apps and revenue management software, there’s so much out there to help hotels digitise operations that the tech market is overwhelming decision-makers. But what are the three things hoteliers are really looking for in technology today?

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Snowboarding Soars, Boating Steadies, and Bicycling Stalls – A Decade of Trends in U.S. Recreation

Skift Blog

Skift Take: It is fascinating to see what outdoor recreation activities say about American society at large, and how Covid changed some activities for a while, while some reverted back to mean.

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Five Star Hospitality Management Names Kimberly Rowell Executive Vice President

Lodging

ATLANTA, Georgia—Officials of Five Star Group announced that Kimberly Rowell has been named executive vice president of Five Star Hospitality Management. Rowell joined the organization in February 2023 and has spent the past 20 months making an impact. Additionally, Dream Capital, Five Star’s affiliated full-service commercial real estate investment firm that sponsors and co-invests in projects across multiple states and segments, announced that it has named Justin Patel senior associate, invest

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New Research Reveals 10 Travel Trends That Ruled 2024—And What’s Next for 2025

Hospitality Net

As we wrap up this year, we’re uncovering some fresh insights into the travel dynamics of 2024 and catching glimpses of how they might ripple through 2025. Imagine this: two out of three of us have either met or exceeded our travel goals this past year. What comes next, you ask?

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‘We Need Aeroplanes, and We Need Them Now’ Says Emirates President

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The A350 marks the start of fleet modernization for Emirates, alongside Boeing 777X and 787 aircraft. For Sir Tim Clark, the new planes can’t arrive soon enough.

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The Eve enlists experienced EAM as opening date announced

Hotel Management

The Eve Hotel Sydney is gearing up for a summer launch with the official opening of the hotel scheduled for February 13, 2025. Promising “a stylish nexus of art, culture, and culinary experiences”, The Eve has been designed to reflect the dynamic energy of its surrounding neighbourhood – positioned between Redfern and Surry Hills – and Sydney’s global status.

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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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Ashford Hospitality Trust Converts Le Pavillon Hotel to Tribute Portfolio

Lodging

DALLAS, Texas—Ashford Hospitality Trust, Inc. announced the conversion of the 226-room Le Pavillon Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana, to a Tribute Portfolio property. Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio is a global brand of independent hotels drawn together by their design and social scenes. The property recently completed a $19 million renovation, which included exterior work, upgrading the restaurant, guestrooms, guest bathrooms, corridors, and hotel lobby bar.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts to welcome Vignette Collection to Türkiye

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Vignette Collection, Union Han, Istanbul Karaköy, - marking the brand’s debut in Türkiye. The converted property, owned by Cortex Turizm, will become the 16th IHG hotel in the city once it opens in the second half of 2025.

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Rafat’s Video Diary: The Hidden Economic Impact of Visiting Friends and Relatives

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Despite being repeat visitors who often stay longer and spend money locally, VFR travelers are rarely targeted by tourism marketing efforts. In an era of hyper-personalization enabled by AI, there's a significant opportunity to better serve the VFR market.

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Harnessing the Magic of AI: Transforming Hotel Teams into Brand Ambassadors

Are Morch

This article is part of the Hotel Digital Transformer newsletter on LinkedIn. Subscribe to my LinkedIn newsletter where I’ll share tips, ideas, and strategies to help your hotel open its digital gateway. __ Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not just a new guest at the hospitality party—it’s quickly becoming part of the main event, transforming every aspect of the […] The post Harnessing the Magic of AI: Transforming Hotel Teams into Brand Ambassadors appeared first on Are Morch, Digita

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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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A Lens on Loyalty: Program Membership, Contribution, Liability, and Costs Continue to Grow 

Lodging

Strong loyalty programs help hotel brands lower customer acquisition costs, increase direct-to-consumer access, and offset occupancy shortfalls during shoulder periods and weaker economic conditions. After analyzing publicly available data from five large hotel companies, we found that while growth in several key metrics slowed in 2023, loyalty members’ overall contribution to occupancy increased, though marginal contribution per member contracted.

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IHG accelerates growth in Hokkaido as iconic The Windsor Hotel TOYA Resort & Spa joins Vignette Collection

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to announce the signing of the iconic The Windsor Hotel TOYA Resort & Spa to its Vignette Collection brand – the second property in Japan for IHG’s newest luxury & lifestyle brand and first collection brand.

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Outdoor Economy Grows Across U.S., But Urban Giants Like New York Lag

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As Americans continue to prioritize outdoor experiences, the opportunity for states to rethink their approach to outdoor recreation remains significant.

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What’s New in Hotel Bathroom Amenities

Hotel Management

Discover the latest in luxe, eco-friendly, and wellness-focused hotel bathroom amenities with new collections from Eco-Boutique, Lalique, and Naturals Remedies. In an age where eco-consciousness is essential, it’s rare to find brands that effortlessly blend luxury with sustainability. Enter Eco-Boutique, Lalique and Naturals Remedies — 3 of the latest collections from ADA Cosmetics, now available in Australia exclusively from Swisstrade, that are transforming the guest experience in hotels aroun

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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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SBA Appoints Kevin Carey to Small Business Lending Advisory Council

Lodging

WASHINGTON—American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Chief Operating Officer and Senior Executive Vice President Kevin Carey has been appointed to the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Small Business Lending Advisory Council. The new council will provide information, advice, and recommendations to the SBA administrator on issues related to the availability of capital for small businesses, including in underserved communities; offer input to proposed small business lending practices; an

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IHG Hotels & Resorts grows in Vietnam with Crowne Plaza Danang City Centre

Hospitality Net

283-key conversion property will meet MICE demand when it opens later this year.

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No More ‘Ego Projects’ — Middle East Developers Now Want Mid-Market Hotels

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Times are changing in the Middle East. If it wants to be a market for all, it needs hotel products to match.

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Adelaide Marriott unveils contemporary meetings and events spaces with a touch of history

Hotel Management

Marriott is set to tap into Adelaide’s growing MICE market with the recent opening of four dedicated event spaces at its city centre hotel. Located within the historic GPO building, the hotel’s events offering span a total of 762 sqm and can cater for parties ranging between 20 to 250 people. Sir Charles Todd Ballroom The pillarless Sir Charles Todd Ballroom – named after the creator of the Overland Telegraph Line – spans 295 sqm, with a vertical sound absorbing partitioning system offering a fl

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4 AI Hacks to Make Sales Teams More Efficient

Over the last two years, there’s been a 76 percent increase in AI adoption across sales organizations. The reason for its rise? AI increases teams’ productivity by predicting and automating actions that require manual effort. In other words, the research that takes reps hours, AI can do in seconds. For sales teams, AI opens up a world of new possibilities, including automating outreach, identifying best-fit buyers, and keeping CRMs flush with fresh data.

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Unlock your hotel’s potential: the top 3 business intelligence myths

eHotelier

Here's a look at how integrating data across all your systems provides a holistic view of your business, how interactive analytics go beyond traditional reporting to offer actionable insights, and how affordable, scalable BI tools are more accessible than ever—even for independent hotels and small chains.

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YOTEL to Open First Hotel in Japan This December

Hospitality Net

The new flagship hotel from YOTEL, YOTEL Tokyo Ginza, is set to welcome its first guests from 16 December 2024, marking the international brand’s continued expansion in Asia.

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Online Travel to Google: Search Changes Are Geared to Create Conflict, Political Backlash

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Google's search changes won't win any friends among online travel companies doing business in Europe. However, they might help whip up opposition to the Digital Markets Act.

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Time to shine: hotel industry comes together to recognise its brightest stars

Hotel Management

Close to 1000 industry leaders are set to gather at Sydney’s International Convention Centre this evening to celebrate the brightest stars of the hotel industry at the 22 nd annual HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, sponsored by Sealy Posturepedic. Widely regarded as the industry’s night of nights, the event returns to the ICC Sydney for the first time since 2019 to celebrate its people, the projects they’ve worked on, stellar properties and groups.

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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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Aloft Tallahassee Downtown Completes Communal Space and Guestroom Renovation

Lodging

TALLAHASSEE—Aloft Tallahassee Downtown announced that it has recently completed a multi-million-dollar renovation, refreshing the hotel’s communal spaces and 162 guestrooms. Located on North Monroe Street, the pet-friendly hotel provides access to Florida’s Capitol Building, Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University, and Florida State University.

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HotelRunner triumphs as the “Best Large Technology Supplier” at the Travolution Awards

Hospitality Net

HotelRunner, the trailblazing platform for travel and hospitality technologies, has been named the "Best Large Technology Supplier" at the Travolution Awards 2024 in the United Kingdom. Selected by the esteemed Travolution Awards jury, this recognition underscores HotelRunner’s commitment to innovation and excellence, driving the travel industry forward with data-driven, AI-powered solutions.

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Travelers Are Taking Longer to Plan Trips, Despite Faster Tools to Book Them

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The trend toward increased research time reflects a more deliberate and empowered traveler who prioritizes control, trust, and value in their planning process.

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Exclusive: Trio Capital VP on keeping boutique unique

Hotel Management

With experiential travel in high demand, the future remains bright for boutique hotels, writes Trio Capital Vice President, Kyu Baek Kim. The demand for boutique hotels continues to rise, extending into the upscale and midscale segments. This shift is evident as global operators, such as Accor with Handwritten Collection and Wyndham with Trademark Collection, move downstream.

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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!