Hospitality Net

MAY 17, 2024

Located at 1253 Pleasant Street, Moxy Boulder is strategically situated directly across from the University of Colorado to act as a vibrant hub for the city of Boulder and university community. It will offer 189 thoughtfully designed rooms featuring over 5,300 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and an active lobby which will feature a Moxy Bar and lounge area where hotel guests are greeted with a ’Got Moxy’ cocktail or mocktail at check-in and fo

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Skift Blog

MAY 17, 2024

Skift Take: In its nine years of operations, Vistara's service quality has created a strong base of loyal customers. The new information shared by the airline sheds light on how the merger will impact these customers.

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Skift Blog

MAY 15, 2024

Skift Take: The Airbus A321XLR is due to make its commercial debut in just a few months, but the aircraft has found itself caught in the middle of a major dispute.

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Lodging

MAY 15, 2024

NEEDHAM, Massachusetts—Travelers around the world continue to place a high priority on summer vacations, according to the annual Summer Travel Index released by Tripadvisor. Ninety-five percent of respondents are planning to travel as much (51 percent) or more (44 percent) than last summer, despite some concern about economic headwinds. Over a quarter (26 percent) of U.S. travelers are planning to spend $5,000 or more on their getaways.

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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

MAY 13, 2024

Accor Chief Commerical Officer Premium, Midscale, Economy for MEA APAC, Kerry Healy, discusses refreshing iconic brands to drive growth. How have you seen the Premium, Midscale and Economy segments evolve in recent years in line with consumer demand? Accor has spent a large part of the last decade acquiring new brands, in luxury and in lifestyle; and with the rise of consumer trends such as hyper personalisation, we also needed to make sure those brands can stand the test of time.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 16, 2024

Opening this July, Eva Estepona is set to become the Andalusian coast’s new hotspot and lifestyle destination offering provocative performances from day to night, along with an extensive dining offering, a beach club concept and a club.

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Skift Blog

MAY 13, 2024

Skift Take: Though ChatGPT still has issues and many of its features are in experimental phases, the continued updates paint a clearer picture of the future digital travel assistant.

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Lodging

MAY 15, 2024

For many lodging properties, the housekeeping department employs more associates than any other, often numbering in the dozens or even hundreds. And most of the time, these room attendants, common area cleaners, housemen, and inspectors will be working alone. This makes them more vulnerable to injury or potential assault as they enter guestrooms, closets and storerooms, stairwells, and back-of-house locations.

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Hotel Management

MAY 14, 2024

Expedia Group is leveraging the power of artificial intelligence with the launch of an industry-first conversational trip planning tool, among a collection of over 40 new products and features. Launched on Tuesday (May 14) in Las Vegas at Expedia Group’s annual partner conference, Explore, Romie – named in honour its ability to ‘roam’ the world with travellers – is designed to offer a highly personalised travel booking experience, engaging with travellers before, during and after their trip.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 16, 2024

h2c regularly conducts in-depth hospitality technology research. This year, we are focusing on Hotel Direct Bookings and we are inviting hotel chains up from 3 properties to provide their feedback. Your participation in this study will help the industry better understand hotel direct booking strategies and tactics, as well as emerging trends.

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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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Amadeus Hospitality

MAY 16, 2024

New study reveals sector plans to increase investment in technology by 16% in the coming twelve months Personalization viewed as a key driver of commercial value for hoteliers, as 85% of hoteliers feel it could help deliver in excess of 5% in incremental revenue May 16, 2024 – The new report, Travel Technology Investment Trends 2024 , published today from Amadeus finds hoteliers expect to increase their investment in technology by an average of 16% over the coming 12 months, with one in fi

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Skift Blog

MAY 14, 2024

Skift Take: Google is fully in its Gemini era. That’s what executives repeated as they showcased how AI pulls information from across its products to create detailed trip plans and more.

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Lodging

MAY 16, 2024

Brand launches have been commonplace for Hilton over the past few years, but within the last few months, the company has fortified its lineup by other means with both an acquisition as well as a comprehensive rebranding effort. Bolstering its presence in the trendy lifestyle segment, the mega-brand company in March announced an agreement to acquire the Graduate Hotels brand from AJ Capital.

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Hotel Management

MAY 16, 2024

Dorsett announces cluster of appointments Dorsett Melbourne has made a number of key appointments to align the strategic focus of Sales, Revenue and Reservations amid a restructure of commercial teams across Dorsett’s Melbourne and Gold Coast. Maggie Wong has been appointed Director of Sales. Wong joined the team in March 2024, bringing 16 years of hotel industry experience across multiple properties within Hong Kong and Australia.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 16, 2024

F&B is increasingly a cost centre for hotels, steadily losing profitability since 2018. But there’s hope! Hoteliers should look beyond just the menu and decor to create a compelling F&B offering. Profitability in food and beverage (F&B) dropped by over 30% in the last five years. Operating with increasingly tight margins, many hotels can no longer support loss-making business units, yet F&B remains a pivotal service for the industry.

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Hotel Business

MAY 16, 2024

With an estimated 39% of business travelers reporting accessibility requirements that impact their travel experience, travel managers are seeking guidance to incorporate these needs into their corporate travel policies. To meet this need, the GBTA Foundation , the charitable arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) , has launched the GBTA Accessibility Toolkit , a guide to help travel managers and buyers create more accessible policies and practices in their business travel programs.

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Skift Blog

MAY 15, 2024

Skift Take: "T&E" makes it sound like travel booking and expense tracking are already integrated, but that's far from the case. Some tech tools are trying to be at the forefront of this integration.

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Lodging

MAY 13, 2024

Recently appointed Meyer Jabara Hotels (MJ) Chief Investment Officer Ian McAuley comes to this newly crafted position with 30 years of experience and relationships that, coupled with those of this closely held private hotel company, will further MJ’s expansion goals. As McAuley shared with LODGING, he plans to pursue these goals by first familiarizing himself with his new company—its people, culture, and partners—well enough to fashion and convey to potential investors a compelling story of [

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eHotelier

MAY 13, 2024

Opening a restaurant is an extremely challenging endeavor. But if you plan accordingly, you can increase your chances of success by conducting proper market research, budgeting, getting involved with your community, investing in marketing, prioritizing operational efficiency, and listening to your customer base.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 16, 2024

Summer travel is about to heat up, and new data from leading economy lodging brands Motel 6 and Studio 6 reveals that nearly eight in 10 Americans who will drive to their summer travel destination said that driving makes the experience more enjoyable (77%).

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Hotel Business

MAY 16, 2024

By Dennis Carter Personal transportation in the U.S. is destined to transition from traditional vehicles and toward EVs (electric vehicles), creating new challenges and opportunities for hospitality businesses. As the transition accelerates and grows, locations that invest in EV charging infrastructure will undoubtedly find themselves better positioned to attract customers than locations where EVs cannot be charged.

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Skift Blog

MAY 14, 2024

Skift Take: The Justice Department has determined that Boeing violated the terms of its deferred prosecution agreement related to the Max 8 fatal crashes. It’s unclear whether the DOJ will now pursue a criminal prosecution into the plane maker.

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Lodging

MAY 15, 2024

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—Extended Stay America announced the opening of the Extended Stay America Premier Suites Fort Myers – Airport in Fort Myers, Florida. Turnstone Group developed the property, which Sandpiper Hospitality will manage. The four-story, 124-room newly constructed Extended Stay America Premier Suites Fort Myers – Airport hotel has WiFi, healthy breakfast, cable, a fitness room, onsite guest laundry, an outdoor pool with grill area, and Extended Stay America Premier Suites’

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eHotelier

MAY 16, 2024

Marriott International is proud to celebrate the winners of the 2024 J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence at the company’s annual ceremony, which brought together associates from around the world. Established in 1987 and named after Marriott’s founder, the J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence honors the company’s finest associates who are recognized for their achievements, service mindset, and commitment to excellence.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 16, 2024

Executive Summary Global Outlook CBRE Hotels Research is cautiously optimistic about hotel market fundamentals this year, as outlined in our 2024 Global Hotels Outlook report. Following a 33% drop last year, we expect investment activity to pick up in the second half of 2024 due to highly anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Figure 1: Global Hotel Investment Volume & Share of Cross-border Capital !

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Hotelier Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

By Rosanna Caira TORONTO — The hotel industry in Canada is mourning the loss of hotelier and consultant Klaus Tenter, who passed away on May 11 at age 80 after dealing with a series of health issues. The bulk of Tenter’s illustrious career was spent with Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, where he worked for 26 years. He joined the iconic brand in 1976 and worked as GM at several of the chain’s various properties, including its Calgary location, the Inn on the Park, the Four Seasons Toronto and

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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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Skift Blog

MAY 16, 2024

Skift Take: Online travel agencies and credit card companies — other than Chase — have Southwest-envy. Not having Southwest flights is a major hole in their travel offerings.

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Lodging

MAY 13, 2024

CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation updated the company’s expected growth trajectory in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through 2027, Hyatt will expand its brand presence in new destinations throughout the region, meeting travelers in more places. “Hyatt’s brand growth in Latin America and the Caribbean is fueled by robust travel across all customer segments and our effective execution of an asset-light strategy, including the 2021 acquisition of Apple Leisure Group,

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eHotelier

MAY 13, 2024

“IFYKYK” is the unspoken acronym for quiet luxury. It has sprawled beyond HBO’s ‘Succession’ fashion and is now very much the center of travel. Where can one go to stay and experience the ultimate hospitality and great R&R without being looked up and down by others prying to see if their Louis Vuitton is this season?

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Hospitality Net

MAY 16, 2024

Marriott International is proud to celebrate the winners of the 2024 J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence at the company’s annual ceremony, which brought together associates from around the world. Established in 1987 and named after Marriott’s founder, the J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence honors the company’s finest associates who are recognized for their achievements, service mindset, and commitment to excellence.

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