Anthony Cole Training
DECEMBER 27, 2024
We know that salespeople who accomplish their goals do these things consistently: Their goals are written down and they have a plan to achieve them. They have a timeframe that they stick to and their goals are defined and measurable. Lastly, they have an accountability partner or a coach to keep them on track. A sustainable sales goal plan is more than just thinking about and writing down goals.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Skift Take: Banning short-term rentals in New York City didn't instantly lead to a wave of affordable housing, although the impact could potentially be different in smaller towns and cities.
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Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 27, 2024
I recently came across this brand pyramid chart. While incomplete, I find it is pretty useful to compare the various hotels of multiple groups in their categories.
Lodging
DECEMBER 23, 2024
CAPE CORAL, FloridaThe Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Villageis pleased to announce the promotion of Sandra Keneven to Senior Sales Executive.In this new role, Sandra will overseesales initiatives for the waterfront resort. Sandra will be responsible for refining The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Villages profile, expanding business opportunities, identifying prospective partners, and securing contracts with partners.Sandra will officially assume her new role on Monday, January 6, 2025.
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!
Hotel Designs
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Hotel Designs Desert Rock carved into the Saudi Arabian mountains opens its doors Desert Rock carved into the Saudi Arabian mountains opens its doors Desert Rock, the fifth property to open its doors at The Red Sea destination, and is the third property owned and operated resort by Red Sea Global… Desert Rock spans 30,000 square meters of unspoiled land, where architectural mastery meets ancient rocky outcrops.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 21, 2024
Skift Take: Remote Year was a small but pioneering company, innovating on the edges over the years. Sad to see it come to an end.
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Lodging
DECEMBER 23, 2024
GLOUCESTER, VirginiaBluWater Group, an Orlando-based private equity firm, announced today the expansion of its portfolio with the acquisition of the Inn at Warner Hall, a charming 11-room inn listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Founded in1642, as part of an original land grant,the Inn sits on 38-acres along the Severn River and was previously owned byTroy and Theresa Stavens.
Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 27, 2024
With personalization now at the core of guest expectations, the ability to deliver targeted, timely marketing across multiple channels is the key to driving bookings. For hoteliers, the challenge is not just how to execute these strategies, but how to do so efficiently and at scale, while ensuring return on investment.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 21, 2024
Skift Take: Remote Year said it was closing, upsetting many customers who had paid for future trips as digital nomads. Two CEOs are pointing fingers at each other.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Lets play 20 Questions. Luke Jamieson, a customer experience (CX) thought leader in Australia, asked me to answer 20 customer experience questions in a lightning round style for one of his projects. As I considered my answers, I realized that the subscribers to my newsletter and videos would also enjoy them. There is a lot here, so Im breaking it into two parts.
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Lodging
DECEMBER 23, 2024
COLUMBUS, OhioOwner and developer Rockbridgeannounces the acquisition of three luxury lifestyle Hotel ZaZa properties in Texas. These distinctive hotels include the 159-room Hotel ZaZa Austin Downtown, the 166-room Hotel ZaZa Dallas Uptown, and 315-room Hotel ZaZa Houston Museum District. All three hotels reside in prime real estate locations within urban, high barrier-to-entry markets with strong demand drivers.
Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Article - From Seoul to Your Suitcase: How K-Pop is Influencing Global Travel Trends - K-pop, a global music phenomenon, is driving a vibrant music tourism industry in South Korea.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Skift Take: Its a fascinating tale of three huge airline groups. Europes leading network carriers each experienced a very different 2024.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Marriott International, Inc. announced the signing of an agreement with Xiamen Green Development Investment Group to introduce The Ritz-Carlton to Xiamen Island in Fujian Province. The Ritz-Carlton, Xiamen will deliver its legendary service and elegant aesthetic to immerse guests in one of Chinas most coveted destinations.
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
Demand Calendar
DECEMBER 23, 2024
In the 1990s, I became involved in shaping various real estate ownership and operating agreements, exploring how to separate the brick-and-mortar side from the day-to-day running of a hotel. While hotels will always be asset-heavy by definition, the ownership of those assets has steadily shifted from hotel companies to specialized real estate firms, enabling many hotel operators to adopt a more asset-light model.
Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 27, 2024
The Cordish Companies have announced the grand opening of the new $270+ million Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana is scheduled for February 13, 2025, pending approval from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Skift Take: Years ago, it appeared as though Expedia Group would be a likely buyer of Despegar since Expedia had taken a significant minority stake in the company. But Expedia backed away, and now Prosus is claiming the prize.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 27, 2024
The first hotel to open in Diriyah invites guests to immerse in rich culture, authentic hospitality and traditional architecture.
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Demand Calendar
DECEMBER 25, 2024
Hotels often fail to recognize guests due to fear of GDPR and other data privacy regulations. If misunderstood, these regulations can make hotel staff see you as a potential legal issue rather than a valued repeat guest. While caution is essential, it leads to an industry-wide habit of underpersonalization. Let's explore why this happens and how you can break the cycle to be recognized and appreciated at every property you visit.
Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Get ready for the latest Apple iOS 18.2 update to shake up strategies for hotel marketing with a redesign that affects how users engage with emails. As a digital marketing agency for hotels, well remind you that iPhones make up over 50% of the share of smartphones in the U.S., so we dont recommend ignoring this software update.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 25, 2024
Skift Take: Hotels aren't full! (Except in Manhattan.) One theory why is that corporate travelers who used to book rooms for days or weeks at a time are taking shorter trips because of hybrid work.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Ho Chi Minh City, December 20, 2024 After six months of preparation, HOTLIST 2024, one of Vietnams most prestigious events in the tourism industry, concluded with resounding success at Hotel Nikko Saigon on December 18th.
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Lodging
DECEMBER 23, 2024
CHICAGO, IllinoisHyatt Hotels Corporation today disclosed it has executed an exclusivity agreement with Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (Playa) (NASDAQ: PLYA) under which Playa has agreed to negotiate exclusively with Hyatt regarding potential strategic alternatives, which may include the acquisition of Playa by Hyatt. Mark S. Hoplamazian, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hyatt, said, “Playa has been a valuable partner for many years, is one of the worlds strongest operators of all
Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 23, 2024
2024 has been a year of transformation and growth. Together, weve witnessed extraordinary strides in hospitality, from groundbreaking sustainability initiatives to remarkable technological advancements that have reshaped how we travel and connect.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Skift Take: As Indian travelers increase in numbers, their travel preferences are maturing. They are moving away from standardized packages and looking at more personalized, immersive experiences.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 27, 2024
The European hotel market in October 2024 showcased overall stability and moderate growth across various segments. Global occupancy rates improvedslightly to 74.3%, reflecting a +1.0-point increase compared to the previous year. ADR saw a slight decline of -1.0% to 132.7. RevPAR, supported by steady demand, grew marginally by +0.4% year-on-year to 98.6.
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.
Hotel Designs
DECEMBER 27, 2024
Hotel Designs Sneak peek: Moncayo, Auberge Resorts Collection Sneak peek: Moncayo, Auberge Resorts Collection Auberge Resorts Collection has been selected to manage Moncayo, Auberge Resorts Collection, a new beachfront resort and exclusive collection of Resort Villas and Private Residences… Moncayo is a 1,100-acre community on Puerto Ricos pristine eastern shoreline, slated to complete in 2027.
eZee Absolute
DECEMBER 22, 2024
The Mahakumbh Mela, the world’s largest spiritual gathering, is set to take place in Prayagraj starting January 13, 2025. Known for its immense cultural, economic, and spiritual significance, the Mahakumbh is expected to draw over 30 crore (300 million) visitors, surpassing the attendance of the previous Maha Kumbh in 2013, which hosted around 24 crore people .
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Skift Take: We may be at an inflection point where the very nature of how we discover and book travel is being fundamentally reimagined and listings is increasingly not the best answer.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 22, 2024
Kaplan and Haenlein (2010) noted that social media is collaborative, dynamic, and interactive online applications, platforms, and media, which allows the creation and exchange of user-generated content on social media platforms.
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