Skift Blog
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Skift Take: In an interview, Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta spoke about sticking to Hilton's "core competencies" with traditional lodging and not expanding into cruises and vacation rentals like rivals have.
Hotel Management
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Independent hotel management company Trilogy Hotels is expanding to the Northern Territory under a multi-property partnership with Darwin-based DCOH Group. The deal sees Trilogy take over management of 417 rooms across three city centre hotels – Novotel Darwin CBD, Frontier Hotel Darwin and Smith Hotel Darwin. DCOH, formerly the Halikos Group, is a family-run business and one of the region’s largest privately-owned construction, real estate and hospitality providers.
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Skift Blog
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Skift Take: This seems to be a trial balloon. No active talks are underway. But it makes intuitive sense given Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi's past and current ties with Expedia.
Lodging
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Having long ago carved its niche within the South Carolina region with a number of full-service properties, Brittain Resorts & Hotels is expanding its management footprint with its sights set on further growth. The Myrtle Beach, South Carolina-based management firm—which was launched in 1943—recently partnered with Provident Hotels & Resorts to third-party manage its portfolio of eight hotels and resorts located throughout Florida.
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Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 17, 2024
A new wave of innovation in the travel industry is on the horizon, driven by advancements in generative AI. Research from Accenture reveals that nearly all travelers (97%) are looking for a comprehensive, all-in-one platform—a "super app"—that can streamline their travel experience. This demand stems from a growing frustration with current trip-planning tools, where users are often required to make separate bookings for flights, accommodations, and activities, creating a fragmented process.
Anthony Cole Training
OCTOBER 17, 2024
According to HubSpot, companies with well-optimized sales pipelines reported a 28% higher revenue growth rate compared to those with poorly managed pipelines. So why is it that many sales leaders default to coaching the deal at hand and do not consistently have sales pipeline management sessions with their people? These sessions should begin with a broader view of the opportunities each salesperson has in their pipeline, with a focus on several key metrics so that managers can compare and track
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Hotel Management
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Hilton is set to make its debut in Queensland’s Palm Cove in 2026 following the signing of Hilton Palm Cove Cairns Resort and Spa, under a management agreement with Tyche Asset Management. The 140-room resort is located in the heart of the tropical coastal village, 40 minutes south of Port Douglas and 25 minutes of Cairns, where the company operates Hilton and DoubleTree properties.
Lodging
OCTOBER 15, 2024
WATERFORD, Connecticut—Waterford Hotel Group announced the promotion of Duane Schroder to chief growth officer, a newly created position. In this role, Schroder will lead strategic initiatives designed to propel the company’s expansion. In his role, Schroder will lead business development efforts to secure management contracts. Additionally, Schroder will cultivate strategic partnerships with capital partners to drive future expansion and oversee the acquisition of properties that align wi
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Radisson Hotel Group expands its Italian portfolio with five new signings and seven upcoming openings, marking a significant milestone in its growth strategy and reinforcing its commitment to introduce its brands key travel markets.
eHotelier
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Rolling forecasts are nothing new but I must point out that most hotels don’t use them, and they really should. It’s an incredibly useful tool that is literally worth its weight in gold.
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Hotel Management
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, an icon in the city’s hotel scene for close to six decades, has unveiled the results of an extensive $70 million refurbishment. On Monday, the 5-star hotel peeled back the curtain on its new-look entrance and lobby, guest rooms, conference and events spaces, food and beverage venues, and exclusive club lounge, unveiling “a new era of French-inspired luxury and understated grandeur”.
Lodging
OCTOBER 14, 2024
ATLANTA, Georgia—Peachtree Group announced that its credit team has surpassed $1 billion in loan originations year-to-date, marking a milestone and setting a new benchmark for the firm’s performance. The firm anticipates that its credit team will surpass $1.75 billion in loan originations in 2024. “While the Federal Reserve has lowered rates to provide some relief to the overall economy, the commercial real estate sector will continue to face significant headwinds over the next few years,”
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 18, 2024
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announces the signing of four new Garner properties, extending the brand’s presence across the UK and Europe.
eHotelier
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Commandaria is a sweet wine from the Island of Cyprus in Mediterranean and it is considered to be the oldest wine still in the making, recognized by the Guiness Book of world records.
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
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Many of the world’s biggest airlines are making a withdrawal from China. The list is large and it’s growing by the week.
Hotel Management
OCTOBER 20, 2024
LHG appoints news SVP – Finance Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) has appointed Angela Zhou as its new Senior Vice President – Finance. Based at the company’s headquarters in Hong Kong, Zhou will oversee its global Hotel Finance Operations, Corporate Finance, Legal, and Financial Planning and Analysis functions, reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer, Bob van den Oord.
Lodging
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Special Search International announced Jim Coffey has been promoted to senior vice president. Coffey will assume the expanded role within the firm’s digital strategy, which will include an updated CRM platform and the launch of the firm’s new website. Hapi announced the appointment of Jeff Bzdawka as president. Bzdawka most recently served as CEO of Knowland.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons and Blue Iris Investments S.A, (’Blue Iris’), an investment vehicle of AGC Equity Partners (’AGC’), a global alternative asset investment firm, announce plans for a brand new beachside resort that will welcome its first guests in summer 2025.
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Hotel Business
OCTOBER 15, 2024
For many, checking into a hotel can mean the beginning of an exciting adventure, a relaxing getaway or important moments in life. For guests who are blind or have low vision, exploring the unfamiliar surroundings of a hotel could pose unique and specific challenges that have the potential to impact their stay. Hilton has entered into an industry-first, exclusive partnership with Be My Eyes to ensure guests who are blind or have low vision can experience a more accessible, seamless and welcoming
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Skift Take: Large scale acquisitions between consumer travel brands are rare these days, but now there are rumblings of one between Uber and Expedia. Could it work out? We're skeptical.
Hotel Management
OCTOBER 20, 2024
1 Hotel and Homes appoints Melbourne-based leadership team 1 Hotel and Homes has recruited top local and international talent for its Melbourne-based leadership team, ahead of the March 2025 opening of its first Australian property, 1 Hotel & Homes Melbourne. Johannes Brosemann joins as Hotel Manager, following five years as Executive Assistant Manager at Brisbane’s renowned Calile Hotel.
Lodging
OCTOBER 16, 2024
AMSTERDAM—Booking.com’s annual Travel Predictions research reveals that many travelers want to redefine how they experience and engage with the world around them. Travelers will change the rules of conventional travel in 2025, and as a result, forge new connections with themselves, their loved ones, and those they meet along the way, as well as the destinations they visit.
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Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 19, 2024
Hoshino Resorts, a renowned Japanese hospitality brand celebrating its 110th anniversary, is thrilled to announce its first new build project in the United States, marking its rollout of the onsen ryokan segment in the country.
Hotel Business
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation intends to enter into new long-term franchise agreements for 114 hotels currently owned by Service Properties Trust (SVC). SVC will sell these hotels, which are currently managed by Sonesta, to reduce its leverage levels. The current Sonesta long-term management agreements are expected to be converted to long-term franchise agreements with Sonesta as the hotels are sold, which is anticipated to occur in 2025.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Skift Take: In 2025, some remote locations will enjoy more popularity because they offer access to celestial events, animal migrations, and other natural experiences. Here are 5 tips for destination marketers to capitalize on the growing interest.
Hotel Designs
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Hotel Designs Hypnos to launch Eden Project collaboration at IHS Hypnos to launch Eden Project collaboration at IHS Luxury bed and mattress brand Hypnos will launch its first contract specification mattress at this year’s Independent Hotel Show (IHS), developed in collaboration with the Eden Project… Building on its 120-year history in the luxury bed department and its five-year partnership with the Eden Project , Hypnos is proudly releasing its natural material harmony mattress at t
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Lodging
OCTOBER 14, 2024
During a Fireside Chat at The Lodging Conference, Marriott International president and CEO Anthony Capuano shared his experiences at the helm of the company for the last several years, offering details on everything from the COVID crisis to the devastating wildfires in Maui last year and more. Interviewed by Greg Dickhens, managing partner, Trinity Investments, Capuano—who celebrated 30 years with Marriott in February— shared a wide range of insights with the nearly 3,000 attendees.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 19, 2024
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Hotel Business
OCTOBER 18, 2024
The Regent Hotels & Resorts brand has returned to the U.S. with the opening of Regent Santa Monica Beach in Santa Monica, CA. Part of IHG Hotels & Resorts ’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, the hotel is the brand’s first flagship property within the Americas. The brand’s previous U.S. hotel, what is now the Beverly Wilshire Beverly Hills, a Four Seasons Hotel, served as the setting for the film “Pretty Woman.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Skift Take: The Aria Suite is arguably the year’s most anticipated new business class product. Those hoping for pushing-the-envelope innovation may be disappointed, but this solid product hits all the right notes.
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