Hospitality Tech
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Showcase the upward mobility hotel jobs offer, promote employee wellness programs and professional learning opportunities, and connect with students while they’re still in school.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 10, 2023
Skift Take: Hilton has struggled to get the H3 brand trademarked for its new extended-stay hotels. Some alternative names it's considering include Livsmart, filings showed.
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Lodging
DECEMBER 15, 2023
LODGING brings you the second installment of our three-part Ownership Series, providing owner perspectives on various hot topics and industry trends. We speak with Kunal Dave of Laxmi Hotels Group on his approach to each stage of the conversion process. The third article will focus on development and guest service trends in the leisure market. Conversions are a popular option among developers today, and for Kunal Dave, president of Charlotte, North Carolina-based Laxmi Hotels Group, LLC, […
Hotel Management
DECEMBER 10, 2023
A new 10-year Migration Strategy, announced by Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neill on Monday, includes the introduction of a new skills visa, alongside tighter visa processes for migrant workers and international students. Accommodation Australia CEO Michael Johnson said the migration strategy “implements a number of reforms which will improve the system, while recognising more work needs to be done”, pointing to the importance of further consultation on issues such as the chronic labour shortag
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!
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Accor continues its dynamic growth in Croatia. The global leader in hospitality, in cooperation with MPPD as the management partner, will introduce one of its premium brands to the country’s capital. Pullman Zagreb is set to welcome its first guests in Q3 of 2024.The brand-new Pullman hotel will bolster the attractiveness of the City Island development area as a major business hub of the booming Novi Zagreb district of the country’s capital.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: The rapidly booming Indian travel market is driving destinations worldwide to ramp up their marketing efforts toward the increasingly lucrative group - including those in Africa for which India is already a crucial source market.
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Hotel Management
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Shakespeare Property Group’s extensive refurbishment of Peppers Marysville in Victoria’s Yarra Valley has been completed, transforming the look of the property for future guests. The project included a refurbishment of the hotel’s entrance and reception area, guestrooms and day spa and a refresh of conference facilities, as well as the introduction of a new restaurant and a dedicated bike zone to cater to the many cyclists that visit the resort.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 10, 2023
Santa’s Official Post Office1 in Rovaniemi, Finland, is expected to receive over 30,000 letters daily from children and adults around the world this year. In a bid to attract novice elves, a magical cabin stay has been listed on Airbnb for guests – free of charge – to roll up their sleeves, lend a hand with the backlog of letters and experience the joy of the holiday season from the Arctic Circle.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 9, 2023
Skift Take: Airbnb's Host Clubs don't solely exist to enlist in local regulatory campaigns. But in the past, the company's public policy team has been heavily involved in their operations, and will be in the future.
Lodging
DECEMBER 12, 2023
With the recent opening of its 40th Premier Suites property in Sparks, NV, Extended Stay America (ESA) believes the odds are very much stacked in favor of accelerated growth and additional milestones for the nascent brand. Launched in 2021, the midscale extended-stay flag has gained momentum among developers and boasts a robust pipeline of properties, according to Mark Williams, managing director, franchise development, Extended Stay America.
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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
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Accommodation Australia has secured a AU$10 million federal government grant to create a one-stop digital hub for hospitality, tourism and travel. The Austrade grant, secured last week, will be used to develop and promote the platform over the next three years and into the future. “The employment platform will be a one-stop shop for people across the visitor economy in the hospitality, tourism and travel sectors,” said Accommodation Australia CEO Michael Johnson.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 12, 2023
citizenM, the award-winning hotel and lifestyle brand that revolutionized the hotel industry with its ’affordable luxury’ mantra, has opened the doors of its first hotel in Italy: citizenM Rome Isola Tiberina. The hotel marks the brand’s 33rd in the portfolio, a sign of citizenM’s continued commitment to global expansion.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Skift Take: As Red Sea Global opens its first destination, it’s moving the needle from traditional sustainability to regeneration. The focus on regeneration marks a shift in industry standards, with potential lessons on how tourism can more actively benefit local communities and environments.
Lodging
DECEMBER 12, 2023
With the holiday season in full swing, the joy of reuniting with loved ones brings excitement and anticipation, but according to a new holiday travel survey by IHG Hotels & Resorts, it might also come with an unexpected need for additional rest. The poll of 2,000 U.S. holiday travelers, conducted by IHG in collaboration with OnePoll, showed that 71 percent of travelers said they’d need a separate vacation after spending time with their family to […] The post IHG: Travelers Want Rest Fo
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
DECEMBER 12, 2023
The luxurious InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa was named Fijian Property of the Year at the 2023 HM Awards for good reason because the hotel is one of the finest in the nation. InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa is led by popular General Manager, Lachlan Walker, who said he was ecstatic with the win. “We are thrilled and deeply honoured to be crowned Fijian Property of the Year at the 2023 HM Awards,” he said.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Kempinski Hotels is returning to the Kingdom of Bahrain with a landmark hotel and residences in a striking new development in Bahrain Harbour. Europe’s oldest luxury hotel company has inked a deal with Infracorp, which currently has more than US $3 billion in assets under management.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 10, 2023
Skift Take: Relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia have been strained in recent years, so regularly scheduled direct flights between the two countries would be a colossal step in further establishing ties.
Anthony Cole Training
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Achieving commitment towards sales goals and success is crucial for cultivating a successful sales team. It requires a concentrated effort and the growth of each team member. Dave Kurlan, the founder of Objective Management Group , defines commitment to sales success as “T he willingness to do whatever is required to succeed in sales, at reaching quota, achieving goals and closing a particular deal or account- whatever it takes (ethically).
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Hotel Management
DECEMBER 12, 2023
IHG’s Holiday Inn and Suites Geelong is taking its festive decor to new heights with the unveiling of a 4.5-metre Lego Christmas tree in its lobby space. Holiday Inn Geelong General Manager, Daniel Payne, marvels at the 500-kilogram Lego creation Made up of 85,657 pieces of Lego and weighing in at 500 kilograms, the tree took 19 days – a total of 467 hours – to construct.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Holiday bookings refer to the reservations made by individuals or groups for accommodation, travel, and other related services during their vacation period. These bookings can encompass a range of options, from luxurious five-star hotels to quaint bed and breakfasts, from international flights to local train journeys, and from guided tours to self-driven adventures.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: It's ironic that one of the first reported instances of AI taking jobs in the travel industry revolves around Trivago displacing a couple of dozen pitchmen and pitchwomen around the world.
Lodging
DECEMBER 14, 2023
ABERDEEN, South Dakota—My Place Hotels of America announced the passing of Ron Rivett, the company’s co-founder and chairman. He leaves a 50-year legacy that includes co-founding Super 8 Motels with Dennis Brown in 1974. This venture marked a turning point in the budget hotel industry. Under Rivett’s leadership, Super 8 expanded rapidly, reaching a milestone of 1,000 locations globally by 1993.
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 Management
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Minor Hotels is making a foray into the Build to Rent (BTR) market with the launch of a Sydney accommodation, under its full-service property arm, Mint Residential. Citiscape by Mint Residential, located in Rockdale, officially opened on Thursday December 14, offering a collection of furnished studio apartments and communal facilities. Owned by Argentum Group and managed by Minor Hotels, the AU$20 million development is designed to offer would-be tenants a flexible alternative to the traditional
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 15, 2023
Hotelogix, a globally leading cloud-based hospitality technology provider, announced that its Hotel Property Management System (Hotel PMS) has become fully compliant with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA), Thailand’s first-ever data protection law. With this development, Hotelogix aims to help hotels in Thailand collect, process, and disclose their guests’ data per the law.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 9, 2023
Skift Take: David Stephenson is slated to become Airbnb chief business officer January 1, but he will also be CFO through the end of February. His last earnings call as CFO would be in mid-February.
Lodging
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Choice Hotels International proposed an exchange offer to Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ shareholders to acquire the company. Wyndham released a response concerning the terms presented by Choice. Below is the information provided by both companies. Choice’s Exchange Offer NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland—Choice announced that it is commencing an exchange offer to acquire Wyndham to present its proposal directly to Wyndham shareholders.
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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.
Hotel Management
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Toga Group has set an opening date of September 2024 for the 102-room boutique hotel within its Surry Hills Village development. The Eve Hotel Sydney – owned by Toga Group and operated by TFE Hotels – is located on the site of Sydney’s original Wunderlich Ltd factory and will form part of a new lifestyle precinct, Wunderlich Lane, which will offer boutique shopping, al-fresco dining and design-led commercial and event spaces.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 10, 2023
Are you struggling with outdated hotel management methods that leave guests unimpressed and revenue stagnant? If so, it’s time to explore the tech tools that can help you stay ahead of the curve.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 9, 2023
Skift Take: The updated version of Bard did well with some travel tasks, particularly finding flight options, but its answers still need to be taken with a grain of salt.
Lodging
DECEMBER 11, 2023
It all began with a family trip to Disney World for Todd Felsen, president and chief executive officer of OTH Hotels Resorts, an independent hotel management company. As he told LODGING, he never did outgrow his youthful attraction to the industry. It was love at first sight upon arriving at the Polynesian Village, which was one of the first Disney resorts.
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