Skift Blog
MAY 20, 2025
Skift Take: Al-Meers comments herald a bold new chapter anchored around U.S.-built aircraft, but they're also a reaffirmation of Qatar Airways pragmatic and often opportunistic fleet strategy.
Lodging
MAY 20, 2025
The future of hospitality relies on diverse leadership, and women are increasingly stepping into those roles. Championing women in the hospitality industry is the AHLA Foundations ForWard Conference, now in its sixth year. Nearly one thousand hospitality professionals convened at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta earlier this month for this years conference, which centered around the concept of power, both individual and collective power, Kevin Carey, president and CEO, AHLA Foundation, shared with LODG
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Skift Blog
MAY 16, 2025
Skift Take: Etihads bet on Charlotte underscores a broader strategy: using Abu Dhabis growing hub status, and its unique U.S. Pre-Clearance advantage, to build traffic beyond traditional gateways.
Social Hospitality
MAY 20, 2025
In an industry where follow-ups make or break bookings and where client experience isnt just a buzzword but the whole business model, the tools you use matter. Yet, many in-house marketers in the hospitality industry are still forcing generic systems to do a very specific job. Thats where niche CRMs (Customer Relationship Management Systems) are stepping in and changing the game.
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
Hotel Management
MAY 19, 2025
Australias first and largest Pan Pacific hotel, Pan Pacific Perth, is reenergised to capture a growing leisure and corporate travel market with the completion of a large-scale renovation project and a new General Manager at the helm. A feature of the Perth skyline for nearly 55 years, the former Sheraton hotel was taken over by Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG) in January 2011 and has since operated as Pan Pacific Perth.
Are Morch
MAY 18, 2025
The Core Challenge: “Overwhelmed, Underbooked, and Underdifferentiated” Independent, boutique, and luxury hotels are sitting on a goldmine of event potentialyet often struggle to activate it. Heres why: Overwhelmed by logistics: The operational complexity of eventsfrom guest lists to lighting, food to flowoften overwhelms lean teams. Errors creep in, personalization suffers, and staff burnout rises. […] The post AI in Hotel Events: Reinventing Guest Experiences & Revenue
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Hotel Designs
MAY 19, 2025
Hotel Designs In conversation with: Emma Loane, Corporate and Hospitality Business Manager, ARRAN In conversation with: Emma Loane, Corporate and Hospitality Business Manager, ARRAN ARRAN’s Hospitality and Corporate Business Manager, Emma Loane, tells Hotel Designs how she found herself at the proudly Scottish produced cosmetics company and explains what makes ARRAN products so stand-out in the hospitality industry… Following a career in the hospitality industry, getting to know hote
Hotel Management
MAY 21, 2025
Global hospitality brand Hilton is celebrating a successful 50 years in business in Australasia, marking the occasion with a grand function at the brands longest standing hotel in the region, Hilton Sydney, revealing a AU$40 million makeover. Hiltons journey in Australasia dates back to 1975 with the opening of this landmark hotel, which set the standard for international hospitality in the region.
STAAH
MAY 18, 2025
Lackford Lakes Barns invested in new tech with STAAH SwiftBook, and it paid off in a big way. Historic charm, modern appeal Lackford Lakes Barns feature the best of both worlds, all the character of an old building and all the comfort of modern living. They are in a unique location surrounded on all sides by Suffolk Wildlife Trust’s Lackford Lakes Nature Reserve while only 5 miles outside historic Bury St Edmunds.
Skift Blog
MAY 19, 2025
Skift Take: The Spanish's government order is the latest move to crack down on short-term rentals in response to the shortage of affordable housing.
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Lodging
MAY 22, 2025
FAIRFAX, VirginiaTheCourtyard San JoseAirportannounced ithas reopenedfollowinga multi-year$15millionrenovation.Thehotel beganaccepting reservationsandwelcoming guests onApril 2. Situated at the gateway to Silicon Valley and only one mile from the Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport, the hotel offers complimentary airport shuttle service and easy access to dining and shopping at Santana Row.
Hotel Business
MAY 20, 2025
Structure Hospitality has added the historic Hampton Inn & Suites Ogden to its third-party management portfolio. The 124-room hotel is located in the center of downtown Ogden and connects directly to the David Eccles Conference Center. Omnia Commercial Real Estate owns the property. This is the second Omnia-owned hotel in the Structure Hospitality portfolio.
Hotel Management
MAY 20, 2025
After a rigorous evaluation process, leading Sales and Catering Software, iVvy, has been selected as one of the listed Sales & Catering Software vendors by global hospitality giant, Accor. Accors global presence spans across 5,600 hotels in more than 110 countries, operating across 45 brands. This announcement reflects Accor’s commitment to partner with world-class providers to enhance consistency, efficiency, uphold brand standards, and connectivity across their portfolio.
eHotelier
MAY 19, 2025
In hospitality, leadership isnt just about managing operationsits about inspiring people. As hotel managers and executives, were not only responsible for the guest experience but also for the energy, engagement, and effectiveness of the teams delivering it. And in todays fast-paced, guest-centric world, that means leading with purpose, empathy, and strategy.
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!
Skift Blog
MAY 22, 2025
Skift Take: Global hotel chains always brought their tried-and-tested brands to India. Now Marriott is flipping that: Indias not just a stop, its the starting line.
Lodging
MAY 16, 2025
BETHESDA, MarylandGaylord Hotels and Marriott International announced the opening of Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, the first-ever Gaylord Hotels property in California and the sixth in the brands portfolio. Developed in partnership with RIDA Development Corporation, this $1.3B project includes 1,600 guestrooms, including 89 suites, a range of 12 food and beverage concepts, a 4.25-acre waterpark with multiple pools, and more than 477,000 square feet of meeting and event space.
Demand Calendar
MAY 21, 2025
The truth is, our guests don't experience our hotels in departmental slices. They experience a continuous journey, a narrative that begins long before they step foot in the lobby and extends well after they've checked out. It's time we tore down the internal walls and rebuilt our operations around this fundamental truth.
Hotel Management
MAY 20, 2025
Clean Charge is the most sustainable large format solution on the market, with only 5 grams of plastic per pouch, helping hotels globally to significantlyreduce their annual carbonfootprint. VANITY GROUP officially invites hoteliers globally to experience the worlds most sustainable format, Clean Charge. This leading large format solution delivers up to a 93% reduction in plastic waste and marks game-changing improvements in operational efficiency and hygiene.
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
STAAH
MAY 20, 2025
A hotel booking engine is more than a plug-in, its the digital front door to your hotel. It allows guests to book rooms directly from your website (or social media) in real-time, without needing to call or email your front desk. Todays digital-first guests demand convenience, speed, and seamless experiences making a booking engine more than just a helpful tool, it’s a necessity Why Every Hotel Needs a Booking Engine If your hotel isnt offering direct bookings online, youre missing out on r
Skift Blog
MAY 18, 2025
Skift Take: While Radisson sees strong potential in scaling this model, financial constraints are holding back further expansion.
Lodging
MAY 22, 2025
AMSTERDAMTravel remains a constant on people’s minds, and as the seasons shift toward summer, enthusiasm for exploration endureseven amidst macroeconomic uncertainties.New data from Booking.com shows that this summer is shaping up to be a season of big travel plans, longer trips, and meaningful escapes. Optimism is high: 77 percent of global leisure travelers feel excited about exploring the world in the months ahead, and nearly half (48 percent) expect to spend more on travel than […
eHotelier
MAY 20, 2025
Marking the beginning of a new era of luxury in Mexico, the highly anticipated Rosewood Mandarina welcomes guests to enjoy the captivating energy and cultural reverence of the Pacific coast.
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Hotel Management
MAY 20, 2025
The Australian leader in hospitality electricals introduces the big sister to the Nero Aria range with the addition of the 1.7L kettle. Equipped with European Strix components, Nero is bringing another premium product to the market for the larger offices and accommodation sector. With a larger capacity of 1.7L, the Aria Kettle is built with a double wall to prevent injury and a practical concealed element inside.
Hotel Speak
MAY 20, 2025
With the Autumn Budget 2024 changes now in effect, there are higher costs for everyone in hospitalityagain. So surely the UK is becoming a tougher place to run a travel or hospitality business? Funnily enough, some hoteliers and industry experts are saying the opposite. Theres been something new putting a dent in hospitalitys earning potential for several years now.
Skift Blog
MAY 19, 2025
Skift Take: The airline industry's resilience in the post-pandemic period is being tested by a restructuring of the global economy.
Lodging
MAY 19, 2025
ALPHARETTA, GeorgiaAgilysys, Inc. announced that Boyd Gaming Corporation has signed a software-as-a-service (SaaS) agreement for InfoGenesis, the Agilysys omnichannel enterprise POS ecosystem, to be deployed across its 28 gaming entertainment properties in the United States. When fully implemented, data and transactions will be unified across all endpoints, including self-service kiosks, on-demand mobile food and beverage ordering profit centers, and kitchen display stations.
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Hotel Business
MAY 22, 2025
The Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa has transitioned to new management under Crescent Hotels & Resorts. The hotel features 187 hotel rooms and 112 residences with ocean and mountain views and interiors designed by Hawaiian designer Sig Zane. Guests have access to the Sky Deck, which includes a fitness center, a heated saltwater pool, and the full-service NAMI Spa. “We are thrilled to have Crescent Hotels & Resorts as our new management partner,” said Spencer Lee, represe
Hotel News Resource
MAY 19, 2025
The Luxury Travel Report 2025, conducted by Preferred Hotels & Resorts in partnership with The Harris Poll, has revealed that luxury travelers are increasingly seeking distinctive, personalized experiences and heritage&rich stays. They reject standardization in favor of authenticity and emotional connection. Loyalty programs remain a significant priority for them.
Amadeus Hospitality
MAY 20, 2025
Originally published to the Amadeus newsroom The global hotel company will use Amadeus industry-leading sales and catering solution Delphi in its premium and luxury brands May 20, 2025 – Amadeus , in collaboration with Accor, announces an expansion of the use of Delphi , a trusted name in the hospitality industry for managing hotel sales, meetings and events.
Skift Blog
MAY 21, 2025
Skift Take: Google's smart glasses will be a direct competitor to the Ray-Ban Meta glasses, both attempts at building hardware especially for the latest AI.
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