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IndiGo Continues Premium Shift: New Digital Upgrades and International Expansion

Skift Blog

Skift Take: IndiGo's strategy shake-up is evident as it moves from low-cost basics to premium offerings, with business class, wide-body aircraft, and now in-flight entertainment.

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World of Hyatt Partners With Under Canvas to Provide Outdoor Stay Experiences

Lodging

CHICAGO—World of Hyatt announced a partnership with Under Canvas, giving guests access to experience and stay at Under Canvas’ 13 outdoor resorts. The new alliance provides members with access to upscale experiences across many U.S. national parks and other outdoor destinations. World of Hyatt members can now book their stays at Under Canvas camps and its newest outdoor resort, ULUM Moab, through Hyatt.

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The World’s Most Powerful Passports: Find Out Where Your Country Ranks

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Passport rankings are more than just numbers; they show a country's diplomatic power and have real impacts on travel and tourism making them important not just for travelers.

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Hyatt and CR Land Announce Plans for a New Park Hyatt Hotel in Xi’an

Hospitality Net

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and China Resources Land (CR Land, HKEX: 1109) announced that Hyatt has entered into a management agreement with CR Land for a Park Hyatt hotel in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, China. This project will be ideally located in the CCBD, one of the key mix-use commercial complexes along Xi’an’s central axis. Park Hyatt Xi’an will provide worldly travelers a sophisticated home-away-from-home in the ancient capital of China.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

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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Schwartz and Trilogy introduce all-inclusive sports training destination and home of the NSW Blues

Hotel Management

Hotel owner and entrepreneur Dr. Jerry Schwartz and independent management company Trilogy Hotels are pioneering a premium sports hospitality offering through the integration of high-performance training facilities within a luxury resort setting at Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains. Nestled in the Blue Mountains community of Leura, the secluded Fairmont resort has been transformed into an elite training retreat, serving as the training camp for state rugby league team the New South Wales Blues this

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Help Your Team with Cross-Selling & Up-Selling Strategies

Anthony Cole Training

The concept of cross-selling tends to evoke skepticism and wariness. Over time, this skepticism has arisen due to some individuals with good intentions although accompanied by undesirable practices. Pushing product is often another term used for cross-selling & up-selling strategies. Let’s explore why this skepticism about cross-selling exists.

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Waterford Hotel Group Project Makes a Difference in Downtown Hartford

Lodging

COVID created challenges for many hotel companies, but some operators managed to turn those challenges into opportunities. One such company is Waterford, Connecticut-based Waterford Hotel Group, which spearheaded the recently completed transformation of the Hilton Hartford into a mixed-use development that includes both a hotel and premier apartment complex.

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INNSiDE by Meliá debuts in Portugal with a new opening in Braga

Hospitality Net

Renowned lifestyle hotel brand INNSiDE by Meliá has just opened its first property in Portugal: the INNSiDE Braga Centro in the iconic Retiro das Convertidas building. This modern hotel has been fully renovated to offer guests a seamless blend of leisure and business. With its designer spaces, casual atmosphere designed to unwind and inspire, and accessible premium service, the hotel is the perfect starting point to discover the local scene in the city.

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Exclusive: Hilton looks to ‘kit-of-parts’ approach to expand mid-tier product

Hotel Management

In HM ’ s 2024-2025 Hotel Development Outlook, Hilton Director of Development, Australasia, Tushar Raniga, talks key market trends and the demands of today’s hotel owners. The Australian hotel development sector is currently navigating the significant challenge of rising development costs. As a response, innovative solutions such as modular development are gaining traction, a concept that Hilton recently showcased at AHICE with the Hilton Garden Inn room prototype.

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How Good is Your Team at Prospecting for New Leads?

Anthony Cole Training

As sales manager, business line leader, or CEO, is your team finding, qualifying and closing as much business as you think they should? Most say "No" when we ask that question, which means that something in your client outreach and sales process has to change. And that change, we believe, starts at the very beginning. The call or outreach to set up an appointment is key.

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Diving into Diversity: Decoding the Foundations of Inclusion in Hospitality Talent Acquisition

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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IRHG Names Katharine Ames as Chief Marketing Officer

Lodging

CHARLESTON, South Carolina—The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG) announced the appointment of Katharine Ames as chief marketing officer. In this newly created role, she will continue to oversee all marketing efforts across the company’s portfolio, including internal communications, public relations, programming and branding, partnerships, and social media.

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Dar Global Launches Marriott Residences In Aida, Oman

Hospitality Net

Dar Global, the luxury international real estate developer, today announced the launch of Marriott Residences as part of their Aida masterplan community, paying homage to the hospitality giant’s world-class standards of sophisticated living. Valued at USD 100,000,000, the development is anticipated to be one of the most sought-after addresses in Oman’s spectacular golfing destination.

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Capella Sydney aligns with Torrens University to upskill teams and build future workforce

Hotel Management

Capella Sydney has partnered with Torrens University to offer students hospitality work placements and provide upskilling opportunities for its team members. Torrens University students will have the opportunity to gain placements and graduate roles across various departments at the award winning 5-star hotel, providing new education and career pathways into the hospitality industry.

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What is sustainable travel: 10 best practices

eHotelier

As academics specializing in the travel, tourism and hospitality (TTH) industry, we have trained and advised dozens of companies in their journey towards sustainable businesses. There is so much more to sustainable travel & tourism than the generic statements you see on brand websites – which are invarably an attempt to greenwash. TTH firms are accountable and.

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A Buyer’s Guide to Future-Proofing Your Restaurant Tech Stack

The race to 100% digital is on. With the restaurant industry still in the early innings of its digital transformation, brands need an airtight strategy when it comes to building out their tech stack. Download the buyer’s guide to learn where to prioritize your efforts and get the most out of every investment.

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Selina Collapses in Liquidity Crisis, Seeks Buyers

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Selina billed itself as a pioneer in the "digital nomad" hospitality sector. But it can no longer avoid insolvency. Its woes can be partly traced back to its ill-fated SPAC merger in October 2022.

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Sandpiper Hospitality Manages ECHO Suites Spartanburg

Lodging

RICHMOND, Virginia—Sandpiper Hospitality has been named manager of the ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham Spartanburg in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Opened earlier this month, the hotel is the first property open in the ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham brand. Each of the 124 suites in the newly constructed hotel includes a kitchenette with two stovetop burners, a full refrigerator, and a microwave.

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321-Key Courtyard by Marriott Debuts in Sapporo, Japan

Hospitality Net

Courtyard by Marriott®, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Sapporo in Sapporo City, the capital of Japan’s northernmost island of Hokkaido. The new hotel is the eighth Courtyard by Marriott hotel to open in Japan and the first Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Hokkaido.

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Pro-invest partners with Southern Cross University to help bridge education gap

Hotel Management

Pro-invest Group has partnered with Southern Cross University on a new equity scholarship and internship program that aims to introduce diverse talents and perspectives for future generation of hoteliers. As an owner and manager of one of Australia’s largest independent hotel portfolios, Pro-invest Group will play an important role in providing access to paid internships, mentorships, and potential employment opportunities within the hotel industry, as well as financial assistance to support stu

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Beyond The Meeting Room: Luxury Magazine Resource

Escape into a world of luxury and dive into the future of tech, fun takes on the American pastime, and many inspirational individuals. With engaging reports on fashion, food, travel, finance, sports, and more, download now and enjoy the read!

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Transform your hotel interiors with the new Balsan Brush Collection by Baptiste Vandaele

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Transform your hotel interiors with the new Balsan Brush Collection by Baptiste Vandaele Transform your hotel interiors with the new Balsan Brush Collection by Baptiste Vandaele Balsan, with a rich history spanning nearly 300 years, has established itself as the premium flooring manufacturer in France, committed to sustainability, elegance and innovation with its new Brush Collection… Continuing its legacy of blending style with advanced manufacturing techniques, Balsan intro

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Land Values Are Soaring in Ras Al Khaimah on Hopes of Legal Casinos

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Just a few years ago, it was a floating patch of dirt with a few hotels. Now, Marjan Island is a place people are betting their life savings, and that's even before the casino is open.

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CoStar: Asia Pacific and the Americas Show Increase in Hotel Pipeline Activity

Lodging

WASHINGTON—Two of the world regions, the Americas and Asia Pacific, showed a year-over-year increase in hotel pipeline activity at the end of the second quarter, according to June 2024 data from CoStar. June 2024 (Percent change in comparison with June 2023): Europe Among countries in the region, Germany (27,302) led in construction activity, closely followed by the United Kingdom (25,312).

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229-Key Radisson RED Opens in Kraków, Poland

Hospitality Net

Radisson RED Hotel & Radisson RED Apartments Krakow offers lifestyle hotel experiences with bold design and modern amenities. The property features 229 rooms, along with 46 extended-stay apartments located in a separate building. The main building offers a wide selection of rooms and suites, including superior rooms with a terrace overlooking the University of Economics campus, in addition to corner and junior suites, and a presidential suite.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

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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How SearchGPT (ChatGPT’s New Search Engine) Could Transform Guest Discovery

Hotel Speak

The landscape of guest discovery could be about to undergo a fairly seismic shift with the launch of ChatGPT’s search engine, SearchGPT , yesterday. Like Google and Microsoft counterparts, this new and innovative tool isn’t just about keywords; it’s about conversational search, and it could be game-changing for how guests find you in the future.

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The Mille Club: two Rocco Forte hotels in one incredible trip to Italia

eHotelier

We asked the Managing Directors of two Rocco Forte properties to provide insight into their take on Roman hospitality and the ever-evolving nature of ultraluxury hotels in an alpha-tier city like this one where fierce competition among Mille Club members is fierce.

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India’s Efforts to Boost Adventure Tourism — India Report

Skift Blog

Skift Take: India's focus in recent years has been on tourism destination development. In its plan to diversify its offerings to attract different types of travelers, adventure tourism caters to a growing demand.

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6 Advantages to Implementing an E-tipping Solution

Lodging

When it comes to hoteliers adopting e-tipping, 2023 saw “lots of potential energy, but very little kinetic energy,” as Russ Lemmer, CEO of Austin, Texas-based fintech startup Grazzy, put it. This year, however, Lemmer’s company has seen “considerably more interest in terms of actually buying the software.” As a result, “we are seeing more of what we call ‘flow’ among our client hotels—more dollars being tipped per room digitally than ever before,” said Lemmer, whose […] The post 6 Advantag

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ABM Success Recipe: Mastering the Crawl, Walk, Run Approach

Shifting to an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy can be both exciting and challenging. Well-implemented ABM motions build engagement with high-value accounts and drive impactful campaigns that resonate with your audience. But where do you begin, and how do you progress from crawling to running? Watch now as Demand Gen experts delve into the essentials of each stage of the ABM process.

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Marriott’s Moxy brand coming to Cairo in 2029

Hospitality Net

Marriott International and Reliance Ventures have signed an agreement to open a Moxy Hotel in downtown Cairo. Expected to open in 2029, Moxy Cairo Downtown will bring the brand’s "playful hospitality, design and social spaces" to the heart of the city’s downtown district.

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Ashford sells One Ocean Resort & Spa for $87M

Hotel Business

RobertDouglas represented Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc. in the sale of the 193-room One Ocean Resort & Spa in Atlantic Beach, FL, to a joint venture between Aspect Real Estate, Corner Lot Development and Sage investments. The sale price was $87 million. The property offers direct beach access, ocean views from every guestroom and a spa facility.

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Comprehensive financial strategies for modern hoteliers

eHotelier

Hotel financial planning is inherently a fast-paced, complex process. From seasonality to evolving consumer preferences, many extraneous factors affect hotel revenue. To stay competitive, you have to keep up with these factors by employing financial tools and strategies.

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Why Doesn’t Turkish Airlines Have Premium Economy? We Ask the Chairman

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Speaking to Skift, Turkish Airlines chairman Ahmet Bolat explains why he is comfortable defying the direction of travel at most other long-haul airlines.

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How Intent Data Helps Marketers Convert A-List Accounts

One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.