Skift Blog

MAY 29, 2025

Skift Take: United CEO Scott Kirby has experience with airline mergers, and knows they come with a lot of hassles.

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Anthony Cole Training

MAY 29, 2025

We know that there are four things that separate high-performing banks from their peers in terms of their sales and revenue growth. Banks that embrace these four things will almost always outperform the competition. These activities are validated by the Objective Management Groups 30-year history of sales skills assessments across the country.

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Lodging

MAY 30, 2025

NEW YORKThe Hilton New York Fashion District has unveiled a new look as part of extensive property-wide renovations. Located in the heart of Manhattans Fashion District, the redesign of this 280-room hotel drew inspiration from the creative energy of a designers working studio. “We designed every detail of this renovation with our guests in mind those who come to New York to be inspired, energized, and connected to the citys cultural pulse, said Joseph […] The post Hilton New York F

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Hotel Management

MAY 29, 2025

The 661-room Tempo by Hilton Times Square , the first hotel from Hiltons newest stylish and contemporary lifestyle brand, has been firmly creating abuzz in New York City since the property debuted in mid-2023. Located in TSX Broadway, new-build 46-story tower featuring experiential retail, cutting-edge entertainment spaces and the historic Palace Theatre, the hotel matches the ever-evolving needs of the traveller.

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Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

eHotelier

MAY 26, 2025

As hotel owners and commercial leaders, we can no longer afford to treat business planning as a compliance exercise, or a dusty document filed away after budget season. A strategic business plan is your profit blueprintand when done right, it becomes your most valuable commercial asset.

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Skift Blog

MAY 29, 2025

Skift Take: We have answers to some of Ask Skift's most popular questions, including what are the biggest challenges hospitality faces and how travel brands are using social media to attract younger audiences Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Lodging

MAY 30, 2025

ARLINGTON, VirginiaThe U.S. hotel industry reported mixed year-over-year comparisons, according toCoStars latest data through May 24. U.S. Hotel PerformanceMay 18 – May 24, 2025Percentage change from comparable week in 2024Occupancy: 67.5% (down 0.4 percent)ADR: $164.57 (up 1.5 percent)RevPAR: $111.02 (up 1.1 percent) Demand for the Friday and Saturday of Memorial Day weekend was the third highest on record, behind 2022 and 2019.

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Hotel Management

MAY 26, 2025

Private equity firm KSL Capital Partners has taken a majority interest in sustainable luxury hospitality business, Soneva Group. The move builds on KSLs initial minority investment in the company in November 2019. Founded in 1995, Soneva operates award-winning resorts in the Maldives, including Soneva Fushi, Soneva Jani, Soneva Secret and the Soneva in Aqua yacht.

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Hotel Designs

MAY 28, 2025

Hotel Designs From Gemm to Glow: the story behind Luma Mirrors From Gemm to Glow: the story behind Luma Mirrors Family values have always been at the heart of Luma Mirrors, fostering a culture of collaboration, trust, and attention to detail service Hotel Designs caught up with the team to find out more… In 2010, Laura Martinez McGregor founded what would become the foundation of what is now Luma Mirrors, starting with high-quality glass splashbacks for residential clients.

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Skift Blog

MAY 27, 2025

Skift Take: We break down each of Marriotts more than 30 hotel brands, highlighting key differentiators and market positioning.

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STAAH

MAY 25, 2025

From rate updates to reviews, STAAH gave Sentrim Hotels & Lodges the tools to work smarter, not harder. From the vast plains of the Maasai Mara to the shimmering shores of Lake Elementaita, Sentrim Hotels & Lodges is a proudly Kenyan hospitality brand with a diverse collection of properties in some of the country’s most iconic locations.Whether it’s a lodge nestled in one of Kenya’s great National Parks or a Hotel in the Historic City of Mombasa, each Sentrim property d

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Lodging

MAY 30, 2025

ATLANTA, GeorgiaIHG Hotels & Resorts(IHG) has seen a steady increase in conversion activity in recent years, with its total global conversion signings nearly doubling between 2023 and 2024. In the first quarter of 2025 alone, conversions accounted for around 60 percent of global openings and 40 percent of global signings for IHG. Jolyon Bulley, chief executive officer, Americas at IHG, said,“Owners growing interest in converting hotels to IHG brands signals that they continue to see [&

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Hotel Management

MAY 26, 2025

Choice Hotels International has secured a long-term distribution and master franchise agreement with a key player in Chinas hospitality scene, SSAW Hotels and Resorts, which sets the foundation for a major expansion in China. Headquartered in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, SSAW Hotels and Resorts is recognised as a leader in the upscale business hotel and resort segment in China, and a pioneer in sophisticated boutique hotel and lifestyle hotel sector.

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eHotelier

MAY 29, 2025

Google has long made it clear that it doesnt want to just help users search it wants to help them find answers.

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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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Skift Blog

MAY 27, 2025

Skift Take: OpenAI is taking a step toward its AI knowing more about you. For travelers, that could be key to an assistant that anticipates needs.

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Hotel Speak

MAY 30, 2025

HiJiffy has launched Aplysia 3, a new type of chatbot powered by Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) technology, enabling hotels to deliver accurate, context-aware responses across unlimited topics – without relying on rigid FAQs. Quick to deploy, simple to update Hotel teams can easily input their information into two editable documents: a shared Company Knowledge Document and a Property Knowledge Document for each hotel.

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Lodging

MAY 27, 2025

Premiums in many lines of hotel industry insurance have been spiking in recent years, creating pressure on owners and management companies to ramp up their cost-control and risk management initiatives as well as maintain strong broker partnerships. LODGING spoke with a group of management company leaders on their assessment of the current market conditions and approach to obtaining affordable coverage for their various insurance needs.

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Hotel Management

MAY 29, 2025

Leadership announced at 25hours Sydney Jeremy Colahan has been appointed General Manager of 25hours Hotel The Olympia, set to open this spring. Colahan will lead a team of 130 staff and will be joined by Mitch Orr joins as Culinary Director across the hotel and venues. Colahan brings over 15 years of experience to the role, including most recently as General Manager of Hotel X and Hotel Manager of W Brisbane, Right now is our chance, as hoteliers, to set the cultural expectation of our hotel, an

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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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eHotelier

MAY 29, 2025

Auberge Resorts Collection, the award-winning portfolio of one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts, and residences, is pleased to announce the appointment

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Skift Blog

MAY 26, 2025

Skift Take: According to Vikram Oberoi, its time Indian hotels stopped selling themselves short. Hes betting that Indian guests are ready to pay more, especially for top-tier stays.

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STAAH

MAY 28, 2025

The global hospitality industry is projected to reach $4.7 trillion by 2028, with online travel agencies (OTAs) like Booking.com contributing a significant chunk to hotel bookings – accounting for nearly 40% of all online hotel reservations in some regions (Statista, 2023). To stay competitive, hoteliers must optimize their OTA operations for better efficiency and guest experience.

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Lodging

MAY 29, 2025

KENNEWICK, WashingtonA-1 Hospitality Group announced the groundbreaking for the new 163-room AC Hotels by Marriott in Kennewick, Washington. Located at the Three Rivers Convention Center, the hotel will operate as a franchise owned by A-1 Three Rivers Hotel, LLC, and managed by A-1 Hospitality Group. “We are thrilled to bring the AC Hotels brand to the Three Rivers Convention Center Campus as part of a dynamic public-private partnership, said Taran Patel, managing principal, A-1 Hospitalit

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Hotel Management

MAY 29, 2025

Quest Apartment Hotels has partnered with independent media platform, Galah, supporting their mission of amplifying voices from the bush. Regional and rural locations collectively represent 60% of Quests national revenue, and this collaboration ensures that regional communities are not only supported through quality accommodation but also given a stronger presence in the national media landscape.

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Hotel Business

MAY 27, 2025

Originally built in 1931 by Henry Ford, the Dearborn Inn in Dearborn, MI, was one of the countrys first airport hotels, built across from what was once the Ford Airport. Today, the property stands refreshed following a restoration and renovation project that was led by Ford Land s design and Ford Motor Company s archival teams, in collaboration with the Ford family and partners including AvroKO , Dash Design and Kraemer Design Group , along with restoration architect Quinn Evans. “The Dear

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Skift Blog

MAY 29, 2025

Skift Take: KAYAKs Matthias Keller explores how AI is transforming travel from search-driven clicks to intuitive, intelligent journeys, and whats next in truly personalized, agentic travel planning.

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Hotel Speak

MAY 29, 2025

In todays hyper-competitive hotel distribution landscape, ensuring rate integrity across all channels is critical. In the April edition of the World Parity Report by 123Compare.me industry room rate behaviour reveals higher prices and increasingly complex distribution channels can trigger aggressive responses from online travel agencies (OTAs), especially those outside the major distribution groups.

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Lodging

MAY 27, 2025

In hospitality, procurement isnt just about placing ordersits about keeping the lights on, the kitchen running, and the guest experience flawless. Yet too often, this critical operation runs in the shadows, weighed down by poor visibility. Teams juggle spreadsheets, email threads, and disconnected systems, constantly reacting to problems instead of steering ahead with confidence.

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Hotel Management

MAY 29, 2025

When Bob van den Oord first joined Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) over 20 years ago, the group had five hotels and a handful of people working out of its Hong Kong office. Today, we have 32 hotels around the world, four brands, over four continents, with another 15 hotels in the pipeline, van den Oord shares. At The Langham, Sydney, where this interview takes place, the hotel is fully booked, and the restaurant is packed with people an indication that luxury demand remains strong in this marke

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Hotel News Resource

MAY 29, 2025

The travel industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by social media platforms like TikTok, where inspiration quickly turns into action. This shift is characterized by the rise of AI influencers and a new generation of travelers who prefer to scroll rather than search.

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Skift Blog

MAY 30, 2025

Skift Take: Rodrigo Acuna Agost of Amadeus explains how AI is shaping the future of travel while building trust through responsible data practices.

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