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How Hotels Can Collaborate with the Right Influencer for Video Content

Are Morch

We are living in the digital age, the advertising techniques are now changed. Whether it’s the corporate industry or the Hotel industry, Creative ways for promotions are crucial such as Animation in advertising or influencer marketing. The rise of social media and digital marketing created new trends to promote a brand. One such trend is […] The post How Hotels Can Collaborate with the Right Influencer for Video Content appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Transformation Coach.

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South Korea Launches Digital Nomad Visa. Coming Soon: Visas for K-Pop Fans

Skift Blog

Skift Take: South Korea has its eyes on steady earners with a $66,000 income bar for digital nomads. If it is looking to attract 20 million visitors, it might be time to spice things up a bit more with that K-Culture visa.

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Top Trends for Hospitality-driven Businesses

Lodging

Food & beverage has always been a critical part of the hospitality experience, but in an increasingly competitive landscape providing the right experience can be a major point of differentiation for hoteliers. As such, understanding the latest F&B trends can help hotel owners/operators improve the guest experience and maximize ROI. From the latest healthy food options to different menu ideas, there are many ways for hoteliers to capitalize and leverage the latest trends into an […]

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Leaders of tomorrow: Q&A with Morgan Meredith, The Langham, Gold Coast

Hotel Management

As a 2023 Young Tourism Leader, Morgan Meredith is going beyond her role as Director of Rooms at The Langham, Gold Coast and The Jewel Residences to influence future generations to embrace a career in hospitality. Tell us a bit about your hotel career journey to date? My hotel career began during high school when I had a part-time role at a local resort.

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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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Are Your Salespeople ATMs?

Anthony Cole Training

Bank ATMs (Automatic Teller Machines) have been around for a while.According to Investopedia, Barclays Bank of London in 1967 was the first to have an ATM in use. I remember using my first ATM – Jeanie Machine – in Cincinnati in 1979. But the ‘ATMs’ I’m referring to have been around, well a long, long, long time.

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Luxury Travel Boom to Continue in 2024, Say Travel Advisors

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Luxury travelers show a growing interest in particular types of travel, such as multi-generational private group trips, according to some of the leading agencies.

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Key appointments: Hilton, La Vie, Como

Hotel Management

Hilton Sydney welcomes new GM Hilton Sydney has appointed Malcolm Zancanaro as the new General Manager of the hotel. A seasoned hotelier with over 30 years of industry experience of management across flagship hotels, food and beverage and conferencing and events, Zancanaro has a track record of success in leading high-performance teams and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

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Customer Spotlight: Mid-Continent Hospitality

Hospitality Net

The fast-growing hotel management company saves time and creates extra value for partners and owners with the help of powerful hotel business intelligence technology.

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China Eases Visa Rules for U.S. Tourists

Skift Blog

Skift Take: China's opening up, but if the airlines don’t step up their flight game, we might be looking at even crazier airfare hikes with all these eager travelers.

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8 Pro Tips for a Pest-Free Property: From Thorough Inspections to Proper Food Storage and Waste Disposal

Lodging

Although hotels strive to offer their patrons an unforgettable experience, pest problems can ruin even the most beautiful settings. With various amenities all on one property—from spas to gourmet dining—pests are sure to be a potential onsite risk. Here are some measures to check pests out of your property for good. Get Regular Pest Inspections. Scheduling routine pest inspections is crucial for identifying and addressing any issues promptly.

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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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The Prosperous Hotelier: The Two Main Themes of the Book

Hotel Financial Coach Blog

The Prosperous Hotelier The Two Main Themes of the Book Purchase on Amazon in paperback, hardcover or Kindle format 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 […] The post The Prosperous Hotelier: The Two Main Themes of the Book first appeared on Hotel Financial Coach.

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Revitalise your health: seven tips to kickstart a year of wellness in 2024

Hospitality Net

While New Year’s resolutions may come and go, the key to lasting change lies in cultivating a mindset of sustained well-being. Chiva-Som invites all to embark on a journey to make 2024 a year of healthy living, filled with vitality and motivation. Here are seven tips to help you kickstart the new year with a renewed commitment to health.

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Hotel Loyalty Race: Hilton Gains on Marriott

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Hilton grew its hotel loyalty program the most over the past five years. Long-term trends reveal who's ahead and what the effect on hotel owners has been.

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Satori Collective Announces Sale of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpharetta-Windward Parkway

Lodging

ATLANTA—Officials of Satori Collective announced the sale of the 124-suite Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpharetta-Windward Parkway to Bukhari Group Hospitality. Satori achieved an approximate 24 percent internal rate of return and a 2x equity multiple through the sale. “We purchased this all-suite property in 2013 and quickly conducted a comprehensive, multi-million dollar, value-add renovation to reflag the property to a Holiday Inn Express & Suites by IHG,” said Samir Yajnik, CIO, Sat

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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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Hospitality Financial Leadership – How to Prepare a Budget

Hotel Financial Coach Blog

Hospitality Financial Leadership – How to Prepare a Budget Purchase on Amazon in paperback, hardcover or Kindle format 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 […] The post Hospitality Financial Leadership – How to Prepare a Budget first appeared on Hotel Financial Coac

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The Year in Review - 2023 Most Read Stories on Hospitality Net

Hospitality Net

As we reflect back on the year 2023, we want to share the articles that resonated most with our readers on Hospitality Net throughout this past year. We’ve curated a list of the most engaging opinion articles on our website.

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Ryanair and ‘Pirate’ Online Travel Agencies in Skirmish Over Flight Bookings

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Booking.com can argue that it doesn't used banned screen-scraping to access Ryanair flights. Meanwhile, Google, "an honest/transparent OTA," can do no wrong in Ryanair's eyes.

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CoStar: U.S. Hotel Performance Increases But Comparisons Lower With Calendar Shift

Lodging

WASHINGTON—U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week, while year-over-year comparisons were skewed downward due to a calendar shift, according to CoStar’s latest data through Dec. 30, 2023. U.S. Hotel Performance December 24-30, 2023 Percentage change from comparable week in 2022:Occupancy: 50.1 percent (down 7.1 percent)ADR: $163.58 (down 2.8 percent)RevPAR: $82.01 (down 9.7 percent) Year-over-year comparisons were negative as the comparable week from 2022 (Dec. 25-Dec. 31) ended

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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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How to Ensure Ethical Practices in Online Data Collection

Social Hospitality

Ensuring ethical practices in social media marketing is crucial for fostering confidence in consumers and cultivating a positive brand image. The establishment of trust contributes significantly to customer loyalty. It also leads to repeat business, a crucial element for sustained success over the long term. However, learning how to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of social media marketing can be challenging.

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2024 Unveiled: Accor Welcomes Spectacular New Properties

Hospitality Net

Accor proudly introduces one of its most diverse annual line-ups of new hotel openings to date. Across all segments and categories, Accor is opening the doors to an impressive collection of exciting new hospitality options across its spectrum of 40+ hospitality brands around the world. Travelers of all ambitions, aesthetics, and demographics are sure to find a fascinating new place to visit in 2024.

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Airlines Heading Into 2024: More Passengers, Profits, Orders

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Airlines saw capacity and passenger traffic recover to pre-Covid levels and opened up their checkbooks to sign deals for their long-term future with new aircraft.

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Driftwood Capital Refinances the Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Hotel

Lodging

COCOA BEACH, Florida—Driftwood Capital announced the $60 million refinancing of the Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront Hotel, a 295-key resort in central Florida’s Space Coast. Managing Directors Michael Weinberg and Scott Wadler and Associate Director Alec Fox of Berkadia Hotels & Hospitality secured $60 million in financing through a national bank.

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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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Satori Collective completes sale of GA Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Hotel Business

Satori Collective , a real estate investment management firm focused primarily on hotel property investment, has sold the 124-suite Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alpharetta-Windward Parkway to Bukhari Group Hospitality. Satori achieved an approximate 24% internal rate of return and a 2x equity multiple through the sale of the Alpharetta, GA, property.

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Accor Greater China is pleased to announce the opening of Grand Mercure Yichang Waitan

Hospitality Net

Grand Mercure Yichang Waitan has an enviable location overlooking the Yangtze River, with close proximity to the Yichang’s Three Gorges Dam tourist area. Yichang is keeping up with the modern economy by building a modern logistics center, while focusing on the growth of its service sector and high value-added industries.

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China and Thailand Agree on Permanent Visa Waiver from March

Skift Blog

Skift Take: You know China is serious about boosting inbound tourism when in a span of less than two months the country has announced visa waivers for 8 countries.

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Hard Rock International Appoints John Rees as SVP of Hotel Operations

Lodging

HOLLYWOOD, Florida—Hard Rock International appointed John Rees as senior vice president of hotel operations. In this role, Rees is responsible for supporting hotel operations across the Hard Rock International portfolio, including both corporate-managed and franchised locations. Rees reports directly to Jon Lucas, chief operating officer of Hard Rock International. “We’re thrilled to have John lead the Hard Rock Hotel team as we continue to elevate our position as one of the world

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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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HB Exclusive: McNeill Hotel Company promotes Kim Knop

Hotel Business

Germantown, TN- based McNeill Hotel Company (MHC) has appointed Kim Knop , its current VP, sales & marketing, as its new director of business development, where she will work with investor and ownership groups as MHC expands its third-party property management portfolio. Knop has more than 30 years of hotel experience in various aspects of sales and marketing, including with MHC cofounder Mark Ricketts at MASTER Hospitality and as an area director of sales for Marriott International.

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Top Customer Service and CX Predictions and Trends for 2024

Hospitality Net

Happy New Year! What’s 2024 going to be like? I recently wrote two articles in my weekly Forbes column with my top predictions and trends for customer service and customer experience. I’ve taken five of my favorites from the list to share here in The Shepard Letter. Here are my top predictions for 2024. You can simply read these predictions or take action on them.

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Japan Issues Tsunami Warnings After 7.6 Earthquake Hits Ishikawa

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The impact of the earthquake is likely to be extensive, affecting transportation and communication, emphasizing the importance of preparedness.

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First Marriott Marquis Hotel in Beijing to Open in 2026

Lodging

Marriott International, Inc., signed an agreement with Beijing North Star Company Limited to open the third The Ritz-Carlton and the first Marriott Marquis Hotel in Beijing. Expected to open in 2026, The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, North will provide service to travelers in and abroad, while Beijing Marriott Marquis Hotel will deliver service and style at China National Convention Center Phase II, a large complex with hotels, retail, offices, leisure facilities, and venues for conferences, exhibitions

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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!