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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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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Hospitality Net

MAY 12, 2024

DoubleTree by Hilton made history when its signature, warm chocolate chip cookie became the first-ever food baked in space, in experiments designed to make long-duration space travel more welcoming and hospitable. Today, the famous chocolate chip cookie baked aboard the International Space Station (ISS) has landed at the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F.

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Anthony Cole Training

MAY 10, 2024

In today’s world of banking and insurance, it is increasingly more difficult to get the attention of a prospective buyer after only a few outreach attempts. We are all busier than ever before with multi-media coming from every direction. So, how do you stay consistent (and persistent) in your outreach with a prospect while remaining sensitive to their daily lives and the distractions they face?

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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 9, 2024

When it first debuted in mid-2019, the Santa Monica Proper Hotel quickly became one of the hottest hotels in Los Angeles and thanks to its brilliant style and hospitality, it’s remained incredibly popular since. Wayfarer checks in. Over the past seven years, the Proper Hotels brand has been setting benchmarks in the United States accommodation scene, particularly with its properties in California, headlined by one of our favourites in Santa Monica.

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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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Skift Blog

MAY 11, 2024

Skift Take: Twenty years later, Google is the leading global player in travel metasearch. Steve Hafner can do little about that but argues travelers can snack on Google but they should come to Kayak for better results when they are ready to book.

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Are Morch

MAY 13, 2024

Slapping some fresh paint on the walls and calling it a hotel remodel? Most real pros, and guests as well, would not agree with this statement. For a real renovation, the goal is to create a space that will truly enhance the experience of every guest who steps into your building. With the digital age […] The post Hotel Remodeling and Renovations: 5 Tips to Transform Your Hotel into a Luxurious Haven appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Transformation Coach.

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Hotel Management

MAY 7, 2024

A major transformation of Sydney’s Coogee Bay Hotel has been given the green light by the Sydney Eastern City Planning Panel following more than four years of design, planning and discussions with council and community. Last week, the panel granted a Deferred Commencement Consent, which will allow works to begin once there has been resolution of a noise management plan with Randwick City Council.

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Lodging

MAY 9, 2024

CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation reported first quarter 2024 results. Highlights include: Mark S. Hoplamazian, president and CEO of Hyatt, said, “The year is off to a great start with gross fee revenue reaching a record of $262 million in the quarter. Our pipeline also reached a new record, expanding 10 percent year-over-year to 129,000 rooms, and we realized net rooms growth of 5.5 percent.

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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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Hospitality Net

MAY 13, 2024

In today’s digital landscape, a successful hotel revenue strategy is more than filling rooms. It’s about targeting the right traveler and tapping into data-backed industry trends to stay competitive.

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Skift Blog

MAY 8, 2024

Skift Take: Despite risks from regulation and competition, there is a huge opportunity for Airbnb to expand further around the world beyond its five core markets. It's a big world out there.

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eHotelier

MAY 9, 2024

Effective pricing strategies are crucial for capturing consumer attention and driving sales. Leveraging psychological biases and tricks can profoundly influence consumer perception and behavior, so let's explore several proven pricing strategies that smartly use human psychology to enhance business success.

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Hotel Management

MAY 7, 2024

Erdi, a privately-owned collection of premium hotels and businesses, has launched a hospitality education arm, Erdi Academy, to support budding industry talent. Located at the Mercure Welcome Melbourne on Little Bourke Street and adjacent to sister-hotel, Pullman Melbourne City Centre, Erdi Academy operates within a working hotel environment, providing students with immersive experiences and practical learning on daily basis.

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Lodging

MAY 9, 2024

Booking.com reports that searches for accommodations by families for the summer travel season are already seeing an 8 percent increase as compared to last year, while flight searches globally are seeing an increase of 21 percent. These figures underscore an interest in travel this summer, as families look to make the most of the warmer months ahead.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 13, 2024

IRIS, the global leader in digital ordering for the hospitality industry, today announces it will be investing in its expansion in the Middle East. The announcement follows significant growth in its client base, as an increasing number of hoteliers across the region report a preference for mobile ordering from guests, enabling them to increase F&B revenue and enhance the digital experience they offer.

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Skift Blog

MAY 9, 2024

Skift Take: Federal agencies are currently investigating whether airlines have devalued frequent flyer miles to make it more difficult for consumers to redeem award tickets.

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Hotel Business

MAY 8, 2024

Officials of Ashburton Hospitality, a full-service consultancy firm focused on asset management, has added 10 hotels to its expanding portfolio. The Marriott-, Hilton- and IHG-branded hotels are located throughout the Midwest, Eastern seaboard and southeastern U.S. The hotels include Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection in Orlando; a Homewood Suites in Perimeter in Atlanta; Hotel Indigo in Tuscaloosa, AL; a Courtyard by Marriott in Madison, WI; a Hampton Inn in Madison, WI; and a Homewood Suites i

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Hotel Management

MAY 7, 2024

Melbourne Airport is set to welcome its first new-build internationally branded hotel in over 20 years with the official opening of the dual-branded Novotel and Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport on July 1. The AU$230 million project, located within walking distance of Terminal 4, is Victoria’s largest and most significant hotel development this year.

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Lodging

MAY 9, 2024

Sage Hospitality Group announced Justin Fowler as chief operating officer for Sage Restaurant Concepts, overseeing more than 50 restaurants, bars, cafes, and venues in the SCR portfolio. Hospitality Ventures Management Group announced the company has named Linda Philp as senior vice president and chief financial officer. She will be responsible for the company’s accounting, financial reporting, and risk management functions.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 13, 2024

GuestRevu, a leading guest survey and online reputation management solution, is thrilled to announce entries are now open for the 2024 GuestRevu GREAT Awards. These prestigious awards, celebrating Guest-Rated Excellence in Accommodation & Travel, are back for another exciting year.

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Skift Blog

MAY 13, 2024

Skift Take: With premium cabins typically delivering much higher profit margins than economy seats, good occupancy is a key performance metric for many airlines.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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eHotelier

MAY 7, 2024

Upselling add-ons like room upgrades, gym access, or additional extras like hampers will generate plenty of revenue for your hotel and typically require minimal costs.

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Webrezpro

MAY 13, 2024

Take a summer trip to Sulphurous Lake Resort in Lone Butte, British Columbia. You can swim, laze, and fire up the BBQ in the evenings. There are both cabins and campsites for you to rest your head and communal showers available–no squatting in an outhouse!

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Lodging

MAY 8, 2024

HOLLYWOOD, Florida—Hard Rock International announced the global launch of Unity by Hard Rock, a loyalty program that rewards members across Hard Rock’s portfolio of more than 200 locations including hotels, casinos, cafes, and Rock Shops around the world. The brand is celebrating how its guest offerings have “Come Together” under the loyalty program with Lionel Messi, Noah Kahan, John Legend; and Shakira.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 10, 2024

In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping industries, the hospitality sector stands at the forefront of a profound transformation. As hoteliers, embracing AI may initially spark a mix of curiosity and caution. Questions about the integration of AI within the deeply human-centric realm of hospitality are not just expected—they are essential.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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 8, 2024

Skift Take: Google has made frequent changes to its search results pages over the years, and Tripadvisor has often suffered as Google has its own competing businesses. Recent changes appear to have hit Tripadvisor particularly hard.

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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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Hotels by Day

MAY 7, 2024

Love deserves more than just occasional celebrations like Valentine’s Day or anniversaries. Set the scene on any day you choose by booking a hotel for just the day—a perfect way to prioritize your relationship and enjoy a leisurely retreat. Revel in these precious moments together, whether it’s enjoying sunset views, sharing a glass of wine […] The post 5 Ways a Hotel for a Day Can Improve Your Relationship appeared first on HotelsByDay.

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Lodging

MAY 9, 2024

PLANO, Texas—Aimbridge Hospitality, a leading, global hotel management company and the world’s largest third-party hotel operator, today announced Eric B. Jacobs as its new Chief Global Growth Officer, effective June 2, 2024. Jacobs will sit on the organization’s executive leadership team and report directly to Craig S. Smith, Chief Executive Officer.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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.

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