Skift Blog
MAY 23, 2023
Skift Take: It's unclear if talks between the two largest U.S. operators of non-luxury hotels are earnest. But even the idea that Choice Hotels is interested in a merger speaks volumes about how the sector is becoming a scale game.
Lodging
MAY 24, 2023
Intent on considerably expanding its third-party management portfolio and positioning itself for growth through a potential acquisition, Banyan Tree Management recently relaunched as Aperture Hotels. Led by President/CEO Charles Oswald, Atlanta, Georgia-based Aperture Hotels represents what he describes a “whole new company.” For over a year, Oswald held the same position for Banyan Tree Management, which had served as the management arm for Banyan Investment Group and its portfolio of 15 proper
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Hospitality Net
MAY 22, 2023
Nobu Hospitality, the fastest growing luxury lifestyle brand founded by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro, and Meir Teper, is pleased to announce its expansion into Portugal marking another significant milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy.
Hotel Management
MAY 23, 2023
Accor has launched Handwritten Collection, a portfolio of hotels that offer an intimate and stylish experience. The Handwritten Collection portfolio is expected to reach more than 250 hotels by 2030. Accor is growing it’s hotel portfolio with the addition of a new brand – Handwritten Collection – a global portfolio of bespoke hotels offering an intimate and stylish hospitality experience.
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Skift Blog
MAY 23, 2023
Skift Take: When you are a destination as ambitious as Saudi Arabia with an aim to attract 100 million annual visitors by 2030, you have to emphasize year-round appeal to avoid missing out on travelers.
Lodging
MAY 25, 2023
The hotel industry remains persistently understaffed as hoteliers have been unable to attract and retain talent. A staggering 87 percent of hotels across the United States are facing a shortage of personnel, with 36 percent of the respondents describing the situation as severe, according to a recent study conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
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Hotel Management
MAY 23, 2023
Three years in the making and with an investment in excess of AUD$10 million, Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia has brought ancient storytelling to life using state-of-the-art technology to create Wintjiri Wiru, a fully-immersive light and sound experience with Uluru as its backdrop. With two shows per night from 10 May, more than 1,100 drones will take to the skies to depict a chapter of the ancient Mala story from Kaltukatjara to Uluru.
Skift Blog
MAY 22, 2023
Skift Take: There’s perhaps more opportunity than ever for cybercriminals to take advantage of consumers who are increasingly getting lured in by deals that are literally too good to be true.
Lodging
MAY 24, 2023
CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the launch of a new Inclusive Collection brand, Impression by Secrets, with the opening of Impression by Secrets Isla Mujeres. The new luxury resort marks the introduction of the adults-only Impression by Secrets brand, defined by luxury all-inclusive service. “The launch of the new Impression by Secrets brand solidifies our leadership as the world’s largest provider of luxury all-inclusive experiences and exemplifies the remarkable depth of our portfol
Hospitality Net
MAY 22, 2023
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today plans for the 168-room Thompson Palm Springs, which will join the award-winning luxury lifestyle Thompson Hotels portfolio and mark the second Thompson Hotels property in California. Thompson Palm Springs is expected to open in late 2023 and will offer panoramic views of the San Jacinto Mountains and the city of Palm Springs.
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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
Hotel Management
MAY 23, 2023
Despite the slow return of international travellers to Queensland, occupancy levels at Accor’s 96 hotels across the state are surging beyond 2019 occupancy levels thanks to strong domestic travel and the lure of major concerts and events. Speaking to media at an event in Novotel Brisbane South Bank on Tuesday afternoon, Accor Pacific Chief Executive Officer, Sarah Derry, emphasised the importance of sport, arts and entertainment in filling hotel rooms in major cities and towns.
Skift Blog
MAY 21, 2023
Skift Take: Sonder and Vacasa, both of which face potential delistings in 2023, gave their CEOs pay packages of $21 million and $13 million, respectively. As these things go, that's ample motivation to improve performance.
Lodging
MAY 23, 2023
It’s long been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and it seems people are taking that to heart more than ever before. In fact, breakfast items that were traditionally offered strictly during the morning hours are now available all day at many hotels and guests are taking full advantage. According to OnePoll 2022, some 65% of Americans not only love eating breakfast foods for breakfast, but enjoy eating them throughout […] The post Hotels Feed Into the Continued Evolu
Hospitality Net
MAY 26, 2023
Environmental Stewards to Convert 116-Year-Old Structure in Celebrated Pioneer Square into a Modern, 120-Room Hotel, Flagship Restaurant, and Rooftop Bar in Partnership With Aparium Hotel Group and With Design by The Miller Hull Partnership and Curioso Interior Design.
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
Hotel Management
MAY 22, 2023
A Ferris wheel, rollercoaster and electric passenger train are among the many major initiatives planned for Rydges Resort Hunter Valley, which officially launched on Monday May 22. The well-established resort, under the ownership of Schwartz Family Company, features 417 guest rooms, and expansive conferencing and leisure facilities, including an 18-hole golf course.
Skift Blog
MAY 26, 2023
Skift Take: The airline industry believes it's taken the right steps to prevent a repeat of the chaos that plagued it last summer. A Memorial Day travel weekend poised to shatter 2019 levels will tell aviation executives if indeed they've prepared efficiently.
Lodging
MAY 22, 2023
WASHINGTON—This summer, most adults are more likely than they were in the summer of 2022 to stay in a hotel and take vacation trips, according to a new national Hotel Booking Index survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and conducted by Morning Consult. Thinking about the summer ahead, most adults report being more likely than they were in 2022 to stay in a hotel (56 percent) and take more frequent (55 […] The post AHLA: U.S.
Hospitality Net
MAY 24, 2023
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), producers of the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), is pleased to announce PROVision Partners as the exclusive sponsor of Entrepreneur 20X (E20X) Toronto. The successful pitch competition featuring hospitality technology start-ups will take place as a Headliner presentation at HITEC Toronto on Wednesday, June 28 beginning at 8:15 a.m.
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Hotel Management
MAY 25, 2023
Sydney hotels are welcoming locals and visitors alike as the city lights up for the 13th edition of Vivid. The annual festival of light, music and food kicks off on Friday May 26 and will run through to June 17. Accor Pacific CEO Sarah Derry said the festival presents a great opportunity for hotels across the city. “The impact of Vivid Sydney 2023 is significant and we are experiencing increased demand for our city centre and suburban hotels,” Derry told HM exclusively.
Skift Blog
MAY 21, 2023
Skift Take: The 94-page ruling methodically knocks down the argument from American and JetBlue that their alliance boosts competition to benefit flyers.
Lodging
MAY 22, 2023
ROCKVILLE, Maryland—Cambria Hotels, part of Choice Hotels International, Inc., continued its expansion with the opening of the Cambria Hotel Orlando Universal Blvd. The new hotel joins the nearby Cambria Hotel Orlando Airport as Choice’s Cambria properties in the area. The 118-room Cambria Hotel Orlando Universal Blvd pairs design and amenities with a location in the International Drive Resort area, near attractions like Universal Studios, SeaWorld, and Disney World.
Hospitality Net
MAY 23, 2023
AI involves machines replicating cognitive functions once considered unique to humans, animals, and even plants. While the debate about whether machines can truly think continues, rapid advancements have been made. AI’s cultural origins can be traced back to logical operations inspired by Aristotelian syllogism. Significant milestones, such as IBM’s Deep(er) Blue defeating chess champion Garry Kasparov and Google’s AI triumph in the game of GO, have marked AI’s progress.
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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MAY 26, 2023
In this blog post, we present a question that may force you to look yourself in the mirror and ask, "What can I do better as a salesperson to increase my sales in 2023 and beyond?
Skift Blog
MAY 26, 2023
Skift Take: If Montana's state-wide ban goes into effect, legislators in other states may replicate it. Tourism boards will have ditch to TikTok, which will reduce the platform's influence in destination marketing in the U.S.
Lodging
MAY 26, 2023
As president/CEO of Hilton, Chris Nassetta has frequently referred to the current period of time as the “Golden Age of Travel,” and after stepping in as national chair of the U.S. Travel Association (USTA) earlier this year, he now has an opportunity to put a stamp on that message, quite literally, as well as his overall legacy. Nassetta—who has long been active with the Washington, D.C.
Hospitality Net
MAY 22, 2023
Against the backdrop of the 118th session of its Executive Council in Punta Cana, UNWTO hosted a special Thematic Session. Alongside assessing the evolution of tourism communications, the Session saw leading experts explore current and future opportunities for more effectively portraying tourism as an essential driver of development, both in traditional media and on content platforms.
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Hotel Management
MAY 23, 2023
With curated wine experiences in high demand, HM spoke to hotel sommeliers to get an insight into key trends in this area. Here, The Interlude Wine Curator, Liinaa Berry, shares an insight into her career journey and discusses the wine experience at TFE Hotels’ Pentridge accommodation precinct. How did you get into the world of wine? Being from Mauritius, I didn’t grow up with a wine culture – it is a rum country, so food initially attracted me to wine.
Skift Blog
MAY 23, 2023
Skift Take: It was only a matter of time before Hilton formally announced it was opening an extended-stay brand, considering it's becoming a hot commodity for its major rivals.
Hotel Financial Coach Blog
MAY 21, 2023
Click on image to learn more 🔊 Listen to Post The dreaded credit card reconciliation need not be such a big deal if we bite-size it. That is what this piece is all about: How and why you should balance your hotel credit cards daily. That is right – every day – and I mean you need to know the cards are balanced to three separate and connected points.
Hospitality Net
MAY 22, 2023
The dreaded credit card reconciliation need not be such a big deal if we bite-size it. That is what this piece is all about: How and why you should balance your hotel credit cards daily. That is right – every day – and I mean you need to know the cards are balanced to three separate and connected points.
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