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Zien Group Debuts Its First Hotel Under New Brand

Hospitality Net

Zien Group, the parent corporate company of Eden Hotels has unveiled its first hotel under an all-new brand of independent hotels with the debut of Jan Luyken Amsterdam: a boutique townhouse hotel in the heart of Amsterdam.

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Airline CEOs Downplay Recession Concerns

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at airline CEO confidence, Iceland’s music tourism, and U.S. visa delays for Indian travelers.

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American Travelers Boost UK Tourism Recovery

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at U.S. tourists in the UK, female business travelers, and hotels' profitability challenges.

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Atrium Hospitality Showcases Makeover of Houston Marriott® South at Hobby Airport

Hospitality Net

Come experience the beautiful transformation of the Houston Marriott® South at Hobby Airport in Texas, operated by Atrium Hospitality, one of the nation’s largest hotel operators. Our 290-key hotel’s seven-month, multimillion-dollar renovation spanned guest accommodations, atrium lobby, restaurant, meeting space, plus new and expanded fitness center, among other areas.

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8 non-negotiables for a profitable hotel distribution strategy

eHotelier

With the rise of online travel sales and the influence of e-commerce and review sites, accommodation providers must adapt to the evolving distribution landscape. Here are the key elements that form the foundation of a successful hotel distribution strategy.

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3 ‘Zero Trust’ Reasons Why Hotels Should Use Key Control

Lodging

Hotel security and operations managers review security protocols daily to keep the entire population of guests, staff, vendors, and contractors on hotel premises safe and secure. With so much liability at stake, many hotel security teams are amending existing security plans with a “Zero Trust” policy to drive down risk for potential security breaches.

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Announcing the Skift Short-Term Rental Report: Latest News, Deals and Insights

Skift Blog

Skift Take: We’re doubling down on our coverage of one of the most dynamic sectors in travel with the Short-Term Rental Report — a smart, concise premium newsletter designed to keep you up-to-date on the latest market news.

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JW Marriott Mexico City unveils newly renovated guest rooms and suites

Hospitality Net

JW Marriott Mexico City, nestled in the heart of Mexico City’s prestigious Polanco District is pleased to share the completed renovations of its guest rooms and suites, the first phase of an ongoing total property transformation. The new rooms, which underwent a full refurbishment and modernization, have been designed to ensure the iconic hotel continues to meet the needs of today’s most discerning local and international luxury travelers.

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Closing the deal with Gen Zs

eHotelier

If you set-up your hotel’s offerings and tech stack properly, these avid travelers could be your sweet spot (revenue-wise) for the coming months and years.

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Knowland: Chicago Continues to Lead the U.S. Meetings and Events Industry

Lodging

ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland continued its monthly monitoring of the top 25 markets to identify those that are leading the industry in meeting and event volume. The company announced the Chicago market led the U.S. meetings and events industry by volume for May for the second month in a row. Second place again went to Washington, D.C., with Los Angeles/Long Beach in third.

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A taste of Italy: Sydney’s Hotel Morris to open next week

Hotel Management

Accor will introduce Australia’s second Handwritten Collection hotel next week with the opening of 82-bedroom Hotel Morris on June 14. The boutique hotel takes residence at an iconic Italian renaissance building on Sydney’s Pitt Street which first opened in 1929 and held the title of Australia’s tallest hotel for 34 years. The 82 guest rooms – with six ensuite varities – take inspiration from the art deco era as well as Australia’s landscape with golden mustard tones and Jarrah wood accent

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Priceline Partnering with Google on New AI Tools

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Considering Booking Holdings' close relationship with Google historically, it's no surprise that Priceline went with Google Cloud for its generative AI integrations. Now, who's next?

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Widespread US Hotel SEO Failure. Are Hotel Direct Websites Neglected?

Hospitality Net

When measured against SEO best practice metrics, US hotel direct websites score just 58.3% on average. The results, equivalent to a US High School Grade F, are the headline findings from our recent white paper titled "A Wake-Up Call: The State of SEO in the USA Hotel Industry".

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Four-property portfolio sold

Hotel Business

Minnesota-based Marquee Hospitality and Endeavor Hotels Inc. of Oakbrook Terrace, IL, have purchased a portfolio of four institutionally branded assets in Chicago and Minneapolis for an undisclosed amount from Summit Hotel Properties. Spencer Davidson, SVP, Hunter Hotel Advisors , facilitated the transaction on behalf of the seller. Together, the four-property portfolio features 467 keys in Chicago and Minneapolis.

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Atlas Concorde & HBA launch 5 exclusively signed designs

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Atlas Concorde & HBA launch 5 exclusively signed designs Atlas Concorde & HBA launch 5 exclusively signed designs A collaboration inspired by common values, Atlas Concorde and HBA have launched five decors that all have a cosmopolitan feel… Atlas Concorde and design studio HBA have unveiled the labour of their recent collaboration in the development of the Marvel Travertine collection, a project of excellent ceramic surfaces accompanied by an exclusive proposal of t

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Classic video: Fiji Airways celebrates 50 years of flying to Brisbane

Hotel Management

Brisbane Airport is celebrating 50 years of connecting Queensland with the Pacific paradise of Fiji this week (June 1). It was on 1 June 1973 that a BAC 1-11 touched down at Eagle Farm Airport at 1425 and flight FJ515 from Suva to Brisbane carried 64 passengers, with Captain Neil Ganley in command. Air Pacific would later be renamed Fiji Airways and the carrier is regarded as one of the world’s best boutique airlines.

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Marriott’s Homes & Villas Puts Focus on Loyalty and Quality

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Marriott sees Homes & Villas as a key part of keeping its customers happy to grow its loyalty market share, as opposed to dominating the short-term rental market.

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First Marriott-branded all-inclusive resort to open in 2024

Hotel Business

Marriott International will debut its first-ever Marriott all-inclusive property at the site of the former Marriott Cancun Resort, which closed its doors last March to undergo an extensive renovation for its conversion. The hotel, now renamed Marriott Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort, has been Marriott International’s legacy property in the Yucatan Peninsula for several decades.

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Social Media Post Ideas For Hotels

Travelboom Marketing

Updated for 2023 Social media is an important part of your hotel marketing strategy. It has evolved more rapidly than any other marketing platform in history and doesn’t show any sign of slowing down. As a hotel, the thought of establishing a hotel social media marketing strategy from the ground up can be daunting. Even for seasoned social media professionals, concocting creative and engaging social content can seem exhausting.

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Doug Kennedy Announces Next Topic In His Webcast Training Series: Hospitality Training: Bringing Out The Best In Our Guests Brings Out The Best In Ourselves

Hotel News Resource

Article - Doug Kennedy Announces Next Topic In His Webcast Training Series: Hospitality Training: Bringing Out The Best In Our Guests Brings Out The Best In Ourselves - Complimentary Registration Sponsored By Travel Outlook, Better Talent, and Track Hospitality Software

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Emirates President Says First Class is Here to Stay

Skift Blog

Skift Take: First class on long, intercontinental flights is slowly disappearing at most airlines. But not everywhere, with Emirates and Lufthansa keeping the posh offering.

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Magnuson Hotels promotes Laura White to Director of Revenue Management

Hospitality Net

Magnuson Hotels is pleased to announce the promotion of Laura White to the position of Director of Revenue Managament. Previously serving as Client Services Director, White is now responsible for overseeing the revenue strategy implementation for the group’s portfolio.

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Luxury Housing Market – New Trends and Insights

MediaBoom

The luxury housing market is fascinating — where high-end properties, wealthy buyers, and exorbitant prices meet. Recently, the market has boomed, and 2023 looks no different. So what’s new, and what’s next? The luxury housing market is renowned for its exclusivity and scarcity, offering limited availability of high-end properties tailored to individuals with substantial wealth who seek homes that epitomize their lifestyle and social standing.

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Next-Level Retention: First Hospitality Goes the Extra Mile for Employee Engagement

Lodging

LODGING was LIVE at the 2023 NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference. Find our show coverage here. In an exclusive interview with LODGING at the 45th Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference, President and CEO of First Hospitality Group David Duncan discussed his company’s approach to the lingering labor shortage and the related challenges of attracting and retaining capable workers.

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Six Senses to arrive in Saudi Arabia

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Six Senses to arrive in Saudi Arabia Six Senses to arrive in Saudi Arabia Six Senses, known globally for cutting through the noise of greenwashing to offer meaningful socially and environmentally conscious hospitality, is the latest hotel brand to announce its arrival in Saudi Arabia. Just how ethical is this hotel development move? Editor Hamish Kilburn writes… Saudi Arabia continues to be the burning topic of conversation among the hotel design community.

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India Daily: IndiGo to Beat Air India With Record 500-Jet Order

Skift Blog

Skift Take: A series of mammoth airplane orders is turning India into one of the hottest markets for planemakers. What remains to be seen is if it can continue to maintain a similar proportion of aircraft deliveries in the future.

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Hyatt Announces Plans for First Hyatt Vivid Property to open in 2024

Hospitality Net

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Grupo Murano for Hyatt Vivid Grand Island, an adults-only resort and Dreams Grand Island, a family-friendly 616-room luxury resort. Both properties are expected to open in Cancun, Mexico in early 2024 within the Inclusive Collection, part of World of Hyatt.

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Reimagining hospitality operations with reduced resources: CMMS to the rescue

eHotelier

Reimagining hospitality operations with reduced resources: CMMS to the rescue - Insights A robust Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) can be a lifesaver for any owner or management company with more than a few hotels.

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Twice As Nice: Now is the Time to Shift the Tide on Event Sustainability

Hotel News Resource

'Sustainable travel, meetings and events starts with measurement' advises Ian Cummings, Global Head of CWT Meetings & Events in ‘Business Travel & Events’, a special report in UK national newspaper The Times and Raconteur.

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What is Turnover Really Costing You?

Horizon Hospitality

written by Leigh Ann Teubert Director of Client Relations – Horizon Hospitality When a guest walks into your operation and sees the same reliable people, it increases their comfort and confidence that they will receive great service. They will keep coming back and confidently tell all their friends about their experience. So, when your hotel or restaurant sees a spike in turnover, what toll does it take on your bottom line?

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Marriott CEO on the “Resilience of Travel” and New Paths for Growth

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano has decentralized some decision-making to help the company move faster in its development growth goals. He's also looking to add products adjacent to hotels, amplifying its loyalty program.

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Hotel Equities Awarded Management of Element Moline, Adding to Its Expanding Midwest Portfolio

Hospitality Net

Hotel owner, operator and developer, Hotel Equities (“HE”), just announced its assumption of management for the Element Moline, IL. The downtown hotel, owned by Moline Promenade Investors, LLC, is an exciting addition to Hotel Equities’ expanding portfolio of properties in the Midwest.

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NYU Conference: STR upgrades 2023 forecast, with ADR and RevPAR set to increase

Hotel Management

STR and Tourism Economics have upgraded the 2023 United States hotel forecast, released at the 45th Annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference in New York this week (June 5). While top-line performance advances, growing operating expenses are projected to limit profit growth over the remainder of the year. The occupancy projection for this year was lowered 0.2% from the previous forecast, but projections for average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR

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The Looming Algorithmic Divide: Navigating the Ethics of AI - By Scott A. Snyder and Hamilton Mann

Hotel News Resource

Fueled by technological disparities and AI biases, the emerging 'algorithmic divide' needs to be front and center for business and political leaders, write Wharton’s Scott Snyder and co-author Hamilton Mann.