Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

As the world prepares to wrap up 2023, Airbnb has shaken the magic eight ball to unveil what travel in the New Year will look like. For the vacation planning geeks out there, our data reveals some of the top trending destinations and what factors are influencing how people are traveling. Travel next year has lots of surprises and emerging new trends in store, including adventures to Japan, celebrating Carnival and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, as well as many people staying stateside to embrace

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Skift Take: Verifying listings has not been a top priority for Airbnb over the years. But trying to root out fake listings through verification measures is high on the agenda for 2024. The effort would leak into 2025 at a minimum.

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Lodging

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

LODGING brings you the first installment of our three-part Ownership Series, providing owner perspectives on various hot topics and industry trends. We speak with J&P Asset Management about best practices and trends in the extended-stay segment. Look for the second article next month, offering advice on the conversion process. The third installment will focus on development and guest service trends in the leisure market.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort has unveiled its AU$2.5 million Lagoon Beach Club after four months of renovations. The first of its kind on the Northern Gold Coast, the Lagoon Beach Club is inspired by European summer with waterside dining and a relaxed atmosphere. “As the northern Gold Coast becomes more populated, there is a gap in the market for a destination inspired venue that brings the “beach” to this part of the coast,” said InterContinental Sanctuary Cove Resort General Manager,

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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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Anthony Cole Training

DECEMBER 1, 2023

There are two sides to this topic of motivation. One side is how are your salespeople motivated and what motivates them. The second side is how effective are you as a sales leader at motivating your sales team? Both must be addressed to fully understand this topic of motivation and the impact on sales results.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Skift Take: These advertising blocks aren't necessarily long-term decisions so these brands could be back on X at some point when this controversy fades.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Darwin will soon be home to Australia’s first airport resort with the upcoming launch of Novotel and Mercure Darwin Airport Resort on Tuesday December 5. The transformed property integrates two existing airport hotels at Darwin Airport and is the result of a AU$30 million investment by the Airport Development Group (ADG), which also owns the adjacent Darwin Airport.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The École Nationale Supérieure de Pâtisserie (ENSP), a world-renowned benchmark in the pastry-making and ice-cream-making arts located in Yssingeaux (Haute-Loire, France), officially inaugurated the new extension to its 2,300sqm campus on Friday the 24th of November.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Skift Take: We continue to add new speakers to the Skift Global Forum East conference lineup, most recently top industry leaders from Accor, Air France-KLM, Jumeirah, Emirates, and more.

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Lodging

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Whether hitting the road on a new adventure or jetting off for a business venture, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is a priority that many of today’s travelers carry with them on their trips. One of the biggest focuses of these health-conscious travelers is nutrition. By understanding traveler preferences, hoteliers can help their guests maintain their healthy habits when traveling—improving satisfaction scores and building loyalty.

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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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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Experienced hotelier Craig Bond has taken up a new role of Senior Vice President – Head of Operations at Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG), marking his return to the group after almost eight years. Bond joins from La Vie Hotels and Resorts, where he spent the last two years as Managing Director, growing operations across Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Ukraine and Vietnam.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

STR’s global “bubble chart” update as of 11 November 2023 showed 79% of markets with growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR) compared to 2019. Different from the previous update, more markets outside of Europe have taken the top positions in recovery as winter approaches in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Skift Take: When a hotel rate appears in Google Search or on an online platform will it include the junk fee that makes it more expensive than a rival? That's what's a stake in these bills for the travel industry.

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Lodging

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

MCLEAN, Virginia—Curio Collection by Hilton recognized openings that have led the brand to reach its 150th milestone by the end of 2023 with the addition of 19 properties to the portfolio by year’s end, including 10 first-in-market hotels. “As we celebrate 150 individually remarkable hotels within Curio Collection by Hilton, we reflect on not only growing our global footprint, but the authentic and immersive experiences the collection offers,” said Jenna Hackett, brand leader, Curio Collection [

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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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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Regional accommodation provider G’day Group is entering the premium cabin category following a AU$20 million redevelopment of Discovery Parks – Cradle Mountain in Tasmania. The group’s latest investment sees the addition of 30 new cabins, 40 new tourist sites and upgraded amenities across the property. The 11 premium cabins – which feature opulent finishes, open fireplaces and floor-to-ceiling windows offering uninterrupted forest views – are intended to lure high value international tourists an

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Stayntouch, a global leader in flexible cloud hotel property management systems (PMS) and guest-centric technology, has announced a significant expansion of its partnership with Real Hospitality Group (RHG), one of the fastest-growing hotel management companies in the United States, ranking in the top 15. RHG is furthering its collaboration with Stayntouch by implementing its intuitive cloud PMS system at two upscale New York properties — The Tillary Hotel Brooklyn and The FIDI Hotel in Manhatta

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Skift Take: Iceland may be best known for its stunning natural landscapes — including glaciers, waterfalls, geysers, and hot springs — but a thriving local art and literature scene makes it a cultural hub fit for any corporate retreat, incentive trip, or leisure vacation.

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Lodging

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Sales and revenue management are two departments that seemingly should be a match made in heaven but often find themselves at odds with differing goals for success. While a hotel’s sales team is often incentivized to grow occupancy above all else, revenue managers understand the need to look beyond guestrooms to ancillary services in their quest to maximize revenue.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Accor and global fund manager Salter Brothers have this week unveiled the new Novotel Sydney City Centre following a AU$20 million refurbishment of the former Mercure Sydney Wynyard. Parisian design, cutting-edge technology and sustainable integration are at the heart of the hotel transformation. “We’re delighted to elevate this hotel under the Novotel brand,” said Salter Brothers Managing Director, Paul Salter.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

As we approach 2024, the hospitality industry’s landscape is set to undergo significant transformations characterized by increased personalization, automation, AI, and cybersecurity, just to name a few. Moreover, these advancements will not only redefine the guest experience but also push the boundaries of what is possible in the sector.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Skift Take: Curious which trends will drive consumer travel interest in 2024? Expedia Group’s “Unpack ‘24” report offers actionable insights to help travel companies align with an array of offbeat trends and connect with travelers.

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Lodging

DECEMBER 1, 2023

CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation marked its entry into upper-midscale lodging in the Americas with the groundbreaking of the first Hyatt Studios property, set to open in Mobile, Alabama in early 2025. Hyatt has entered into a franchise agreement with 3H Group Inc. for Hyatt Studios Mobile/Tillman’s Corner. “We are proud to achieve this construction milestone in bringing the Hyatt Studios brand to life,” said Dan Hansen, global head of Hyatt Studios.

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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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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The Aloha Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) has been launched in Hawai’i with over 100 delegates at the Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort this week (Nov 29). AHICE Aloha 2023 represents the first time the AHICE brand has entered a market outside of Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia and this launch event was a preview for a much larger conference scheduled to be held in Hawai’i in late November 2024.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The hotel’s array of Scandinavian inspired accommodation will range from contemporary standard rooms to expansive executive suites, including a presidential suite.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Skift Take: Further cementing her status as a savvy entrepreneur, Dolly Parton and her partner company, Herschend Family Entertainment, run their hotels without the help of third parties.

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Are Morch

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

What is SEO for Hotels? SEO, or search engine optimization, improves the visibility and ranking of a website on search engine results pages (SERPs). SEO can be a powerful tool for booking traffic and generating leads for hotels. A variety of strategies can be used to improve a hotel’s SEO, including optimizing website content for […] The post Hotel SEO: Top 3 Key Tips to Help Your Hotel Rank On Google appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Transformation Coach.

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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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Lodging

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

WASHINGTON—U.S. hotel performance showed mixed year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through Nov. 18, 2023. U.S. Hotel Performance November 12-18, 2023 Percentage change from comparable week in 2022Occupancy: 62.4 percent (down 0.6 percent)ADR: $156.47 (up 7.0 percent)RevPAR: $97.61 (up 6.3 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, Boston saw the largest year-over-year occupancy lift (up 11.0 percent to 77.2 percent).

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Andronis Hotels, a family-owned collection of luxury five-star hotels and villas in Athens and Santorini, today announced its expansion into Paros with the acquisition of Minois Hotel Paros. This strategic expansion aligns with the ongoing plan to extend Andronis presence to Milos, with a potential upscale establishment slated to debut, tentatively in 2025.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Skift Take: Ancillaries are increasingly essential to the financial health and resilience of airlines. Sabre’s new Upgrade IQ product uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to optimize airlines’ premium cabin inventory and unlock incremental revenue.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

TFE Hotels is encouraging its young leaders to gain experience at its overseas properties with the launch of its inaugural ‘Go Global’ International Exchange program. Team members in Germany and Australia now have the opportunity to swap their work environment, allowing them to further their skills and leadership capabilities while immersing themselves in a new culture.

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