Hotel Management

AUGUST 15, 2023

The global business travel market is now expected to reach 2019’s pre-pandemic levels by 2024, two years earlier than expected, following a year of significant gains over the last 12 months. Revealed by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) at the 2023 GBTA Convention in Dallas this week (Aug 15), global business travel spending rose 47% to US$1.03 trillion in 2022, with strong gains continuing and 32% growth expected in 2023.

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 18, 2023

Skift Take: Vrbo risks a host backlash but is doing the right thing for guests. As opposed to the articulated policies, how this all works out in practice is another matter.

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Anthony Cole Training

AUGUST 18, 2023

If you look beyond the surface and dissect the performance of your team, it is often an eye- opening experience. but uncovering the data and analytics for your sales team is an essential practice in building a high performing sales team. Most sales leaders report on year over year results, sales YTD against plan, how their team is doing against other sales divisions or peers in the industry, and new business.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 17, 2023

Hotelogix, a globally leading cloud-based hospitality technology provider, said that Lakeside Motel in Wisconsin Dells, United States, has adopted its Cloud Hotel Property Management System (Hotel PMS) to automate and streamline daily operations while reducing software ownership costs. The property also aims to leverage Hotelogix-powered digitization to drive growth and stay competitive.

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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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Hotel Management

AUGUST 17, 2023

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming is high on the list of destinations for skiers and boarders each season thanks to its legendary cable cars, powder filled runs, luxurious hotels and the stunning greater ecosystems of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. This magical destination in Wyoming, also known for its cowboy culture, has some of the best winter and summer mountain activities in America, from legendary ski runs to epic mountain biking and once you’ve slid through powder just

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 18, 2023

Skift Take: Tripadvisor sees itself increasingly relying on a fast-growing but profit-challenged Viator, and a hotel metasearch business that big advertisers are less committed to than in the past. Tough stuff.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 15, 2023

After a day of exploring and discovering new sights and experiencing new cultures while traveling, what better way to end the day relaxing and unwinding with a good movie at the property before a good night of sleep. According to our research, a third (33%)* of travelers want to enjoy new experiences this year while traveling. So how cool would it be to unwind with a movie in an incredible, unforgettable setting.

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 17, 2023

Accor has signed an agreement with Sarin Hotels to open a second The Sebel property in Wellington, further increasing the brand’s presence in New Zealand. Located at 172 Thorndon Quay in Wellington’s central suburb of Piptea, The Sebel Wellington Thorndon is set to open in September 2023 and it follows the debut of The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt in May this year.

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 15, 2023

Skift Take: Saudi Arabia is sparing no expense in improving its tourism infrastructure, and here are several reasons why Saudi officials are making those huge investments.

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Social Hospitality

AUGUST 16, 2023

Most marketing teams focus on a niche target audience when creating marketing campaigns. This makes sense, as you want your initiatives to connect with the same people who will actually buy your products. However, the digital age has somewhat shifted this paradigm. Today, folks from all generations use the same social platforms to discover new trends, connect with loved ones, and learn about brands.

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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

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 17, 2023

Building international booking volumes remain the driving force behind Portugal’s booming summer of travel. This is according to new data from SiteMinder, the world’s leading open hotel commerce platform. So far in August, over 77% of the reservations made to Portuguese hotels have come from foreign guests, compared to 75% in August last year and 64% in 2021.

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 17, 2023

Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas has signed a partnership with the National Indigenous Training Academy (NITA) to provide traineeship placements to First Nations students seeking a career in hospitality. The placement gives young people completing certificate qualifications in hospitality and tourism through NITA – part of Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia – a practical taste of the industry, where Ramada Port Douglas will offer experience in both food and beverage, housekeeping and else

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 15, 2023

Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at junk fees in Texas, price hikes at tourist landmarks, and increasing travel demand in Europe and Asia.

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Are Morch

AUGUST 16, 2023

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 gateways. PERSPECTIVE Among hotel leaders today there exist two fundamental assumptions. One assumption is that market boundaries and hotel industry conditions are given, and you have to […] The post Digital Transformation and the Importance of Four-action Frameworks appeared first on Are Morch, Di

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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 Net

AUGUST 15, 2023

Located in the heart of downtown Gainesville, Georgia, the highly anticipated Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville opened its doors and officially began welcoming guests today. The all-new contemporary hotel - Gainesville’s largest hotel property - anchors the mixed-use development, The National, a revival and redevelopment of Gainesville’s long-vacant First National Bank by developer and owner, Capstone Property Group, LLC.

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 17, 2023

Construction of the long-awaited, AU$250 million Avani Hotel in Mooloolaba, Queensland is set to start in September in a major boost for tourism to the Sunshine Coast. Sunshine Coast Council has given the green light to the 13-storey, 4.5-star hotel, with the finalisation of development approvals for the key project that “will help boost the local economy through the creation of jobs and bring tourists to the region”, according to Councillor Joe Natoli.

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

Skift Take: While the ChatGPT Plus platform is not reliable even when plugged into real-time data from travel websites, the setup bring users another step toward the future of travel planning and booking.

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eZee Absolute

AUGUST 18, 2023

“First impression is the last impression.” William Hazlitt. The saying goes well with hotels. In an industry where first impressions linger, hotel interior designs plays a pivotal role. As the hospitality landscape evolves, so do the trends that shape the guest experience. These trends not only redefine aesthetics but also redefine the very essence of comfort, connection, and luxury that modern travelers seek.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 16, 2023

Increasingly, HOTEL robots are being considered For various hotel tasks, especially those that are repetitive and accomplishable by a machine, versus an ever increasingly difficult-to-find and costly human.

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

Australian national Greg Liddell has been in the luxury hospitality industry for over 25 years – 14 of which have been spent with Mandarin Oriental where he was recently appointed General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong and Area Vice President, Operations overseeing Mandarin Oriental, Macau and Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo. Here, Liddell shares an insight into his career in hospitality, ambitions for the future, and his advice for those starting out.

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 12, 2023

Skift Take: The private jet company is seeking partnerships and looking to renegotiate its financing with private equity companies. Delta's contribution isn't enough on its own to resolve the issue.

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Revinate

AUGUST 18, 2023

The Hotel Moment podcast — episode 65 In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, we’re peeling back the layers to get to the heart of what makes this industry special. You’ll hear about pivotal moments in the careers of past guests as they highlight instances of true leadership or [.] The post The heart of hospitality appeared first on Revinate.

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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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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 15, 2023

Are you currently asking yourself if you should study abroad? And, more importantly, where should you study abroad? This article aims to explain the benefits of studying abroad, what you should consider when choosing a study abroad country, program and university and how it can help you land your dream international career.

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 17, 2023

These days there is an app for everything. Communication, travel, networking, education, e-commerce, news, finance and so much more. I’m waiting for the app that makes a cappuccino on your smartphone. But hey, maybe it’s out there and I’ve missed it. One airline, Southeast Asia’s AirAsia, is certainly having a go at designing ‘the app to end all apps’ with their imperiously named Superapp.

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 12, 2023

Skift Take: This agreement on flights by the U.S. and China came despite rising tensions in other areas. The pieces are falling in place for a resumption of Chinese tourism to the U.S. in larger numbers.

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Little Hotelier

AUGUST 17, 2023

Discount pricing is the strategy of offering customers lower room rates than normal, usually to increase demand. With most travellers focused on budget, a discounted price can be the difference between a potential guest choosing you over a competitor. Discount pricing strategy comes in many forms, and a hotel also needs to consider how to promote discount pricing offers in order to reach the maximum number of relevant eyeballs.

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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.

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Hospitality Net

AUGUST 18, 2023

Hotels in the United States saw general pressure on profit margins in the first half of 2023, with Gross Operating Profit (GOP) margin falling by 1 percentage point compared to the same period in 2022. A closer look at brand-scale performance reveals that the extremes were particularly affected: both the luxury and midscale and economy segments exhibited the greatest year-on-year margin declines, as shown in Figure 1.

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 17, 2023

The countdown is on to the 2023 HM Awards , with nominations now open to determine the top properties, people and projects in the region. HM caught up with Ovolo’s Group Director of Marketing, Stephen Howard, to discuss the group’s 2022 HM Awards Innovative Collaboration win for the ‘Ride Here. Ride Now.’ campaign. Tell us about the award win and what it meant to Ovolo Hotels?

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 17, 2023

Skift Take: If U.S. domestic tourism businesses want to hold on to the post-pandemic gains with Americans, they better upgrade their marketing strategies and experience offerings.

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Hotel Business

AUGUST 16, 2023

IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched its new midscale conversion brand, Garner – an IHG Hotel. “Garner is another exciting step forward in the transformation of our brand portfolio, bringing to the midscale market a brand we know owners and guests want from IHG,” said Elie Maalouf, CEO, IHG Hotels & Resorts, who had revealed that the company would be launching a new brand during its Q2 results announcement.

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