Skift Blog
MAY 2, 2024
Skift Take: Incoming CEO Ariane Gorin said she plans to focus on driving traffic, lifting conversion rates, and expanding margins after taking the helm from departing chief Peter Kern on May 13.
Hospitality Net
MAY 3, 2024
Is the “hush workcation” the new vacation trend? Nearly a third of Americans admitted they’ve worked remotely on vacation without telling their bosses.
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Lodging
MAY 2, 2024
Dream Downtown in New York City announced the appointment of Sean Olmstead as the new general manager. With over 24 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Olmstead will be overseeing day-to-day operations. The JW Marriott Saint Maarten Beach Resort and Spa has appointed Wendell Laurence as its head executive chef. With over 15 years of experience and native to the island of St.
Hotel Management
MAY 1, 2024
EVT Hotels and Resorts has commenced management of boutique Brisbane hotel, The Inchcolm, operating under its Independent Collection by EVT (ICbE), in an extension of the group’s partnership with Invictus Developments. EVT’s Director of Hotel and Resorts Operations, Norman Arundel, announced the deal at the Asia Pacific Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) on Thursday May 2.
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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
Are Morch
MAY 3, 2024
Do you feel that a hotel that gets the maximum number of guests is profitable? If so, you’re on the wrong track. Hotel and resort businesses become more profitable when they earn more revenue regularly. You can do the same for your hotel by setting the right revenue management strategies. This is where you need […] The post How Revenue Management System are Transforming Hotels and Resorts appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Transformation Coach.
Skift Blog
MAY 1, 2024
Skift Take: Airbnb is finally taking a big, expensive swing into the experiences category with its launch of "Icons." The non-traditional accommodations come with a non-traditional business model – they’ll be free or low-cost to guests (but they want you to post them to your socials). And Chesky promises things will only get “crazier.
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Hospitality Net
MAY 2, 2024
Hospitality Net and Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) are collaborating on a brand-new survey which aims to gather and analyze data on current investment trends, funding needs, future investment priorities, technology adoption rates, and the overall market dynamics within the hotel technology ecosystem. The objective is to identify areas of growth, potential investment opportunities, challenges facing the sector, and how technological innovations are shaping the future o
Hotel Management
MAY 1, 2024
Accor has signed a management agreement to operate a 179-room Mercure property, owned by the Singh family, in Brisbane’s Spring Hill. Mercure Brisbane Spring Hill, formerly the independently-operated Pacific Hotel Brisbane, is a centrally located property, within walking distance of Suncorp Stadium, and overlooks the city skyline and Roma Street Parklands.
eHotelier
APRIL 29, 2024
Hotels anticipating and incorporating trends – from experiential travel to influencers, health & wellness, medical tourism, culinary experiences, and the business of worship – set a new standard for the ultimate guest experience, moving beyond mere accommodation to become architects of unforgettable journeys.
Skift Blog
APRIL 28, 2024
Skift Take: Gen Z has made boasting about good sleep its most recent flex. And the travel sector has followed suit, using science to cater to vacationers of all ages looking to get some precious shut-eye.
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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
Lodging
APRIL 30, 2024
As we welcome the new year, the hospitality industry is buzzing with optimism and hope. According to the most recent Planner PULSE Survey, the challenges and uncertainties that marked the end of the previous year have dissipated, and a promising future is on the horizon. In March, Cvent and Northstar Meetings Group surveyed hundreds of event planners to gather insights for hospitality professionals regarding the concerns and needs of their customers.
Hospitality Net
MAY 3, 2024
Hotel Managers have one of the most challenging yet rewarding jobs in hospitality, and that’s why the job is not for the faint-hearted. The role attracts those who have high ambition, a passion for service, and are natural-born leaders. A career in hotels can be exciting, luxurious, and lead you to travel the world. Whether you work in a boutique hotel or a multinational chain, the day-to-day challenges can be similar.
Hotel Management
APRIL 30, 2024
Hilton is set to open its first modular hotel in Australia under its fast-growing Hilton Garden Inn brand. Located in Queensland’s north coast city of Townsville, the 190-room Hilton Garden Inn Townsville, which is slated for completion by early 2026, will operate under a management agreement with HHNQ Pty Ltd. The deal was announced during the Asia Pacific Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE APAC) taking place at the Adelaide Oval on May 1-2.
eHotelier
MAY 1, 2024
During, and immediately after the pandemic, travellers were planning their trips closer to the time of actual travel, whereas that trend is now turning around, with greater advance booking windows. Travellers are now feeling confident enough to book well in advance, and by booking now for 2025, they have plenty of time to really think about what they want to do at their destination.
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Skift Blog
APRIL 30, 2024
Skift Take: Clear, which rose to popularity by allowing flyers to speed through long security lines with its use of biometrics, will now be the third enrollment provider for TSA Pre-Check.
Lodging
MAY 1, 2024
Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, kicked off its 68th annual convention in Las Vegas yesterday, highlighting the company’s strong competitive position and its plans to help owners and operators capitalize on the growing demand for leisure and business travel. With over 6,600 registrants, including more than 1,100 exhibitors, the three-day conference is one of Choice’s largest ever.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 30, 2024
The demographics of hospitality consumers are changing; millennials, Gen Z and Gen Alpha are now a predominant audience. These new audiences bring new guest expectations, from digitalised experiences and convenience to social consciousness. While the hospitality industry is already experiencing a significant digital adaptation to improve guest experiences through digital solutions and software, there are still many more strategies that businesses can adopt to meet the new guest demands.
Hotel Management
APRIL 30, 2024
IHG is set to open its first managed luxury hotel in Brisbane, following the signing of a Kimpton Hotel with Kokoda Property. Announced today at the Asia Pacific Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE), the new luxury Kimpton in Brisbane’s Teneriffe will form part of Kokoda Property’s AU$1.5 billion mixed-use lifestyle precinct which includes extensive ground floor hospitality and retail venues, commercial offices and multiple residential towers.
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Hotel Designs
MAY 2, 2024
Hotel Designs VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in May 2024 VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in May 2024 As we move into a month of shifting seasons, Q2 is usually a busy quarter for hotel openings across the globe, and this year is no exception. With this in mind, writer Pauline Brettell identifies the hotel openings that will transport you from the beaches of Cancun to a rooftop vista in Kathmandu – with more than a few stops inbetween… In May, as we march purposefully into the hi
Skift Blog
MAY 2, 2024
Skift Take: The short-term rental space is fragmented to the hilt. We'll probably see more channel managers like Rentals United consolidating or seeing their businesses dry up.
Lodging
APRIL 30, 2024
Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based third-party hotel operator and investor, today announced that the company has promoted three associates to leadership roles. Jamison Conrey was named vice president of engineering, Capital Projects and Risk Management; Androse Bell was named general manager and vice president of operations and Maggie Rose was named general manager and vice president of operations.
Hospitality Net
MAY 2, 2024
A Look Back at 25 Illustrious Years, Celebratory Guest Experiences, and a Sneak Peek at a Complete Redesign of the Resort’s Iconic Suites.
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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.
Hotel Management
APRIL 30, 2024
Heritage Sydney hotel, Woolstore 1888, is set to operate under Accor’s Handwritten Collection from May 2024 under a management agreement with new owners Shakespeare Property Group. The deal was announced during the Asia Pacific Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE APAC) taking place at the Adelaide Oval on May 1-2. Built in 1888, the Darling Harbour property is the fourth oldest of 21 surviving wool stores in Sydney, transformed in recent years to a contemporary hotel with industrial-
eHotelier
APRIL 30, 2024
To achieve a FTG rating is truly a rarity and an achievement that a property should cherish. Of the roughly 700,000 hotels and resorts in the world, only 0.002% of properties attain this distinction.
Skift Blog
MAY 3, 2024
Skift Take: The Travel Health Index in March 2024 shows an overall softening trend compared to the previous month, with the index dropping by 4 points. However, some countries continue to show robust growth, with China, Japan, and Hong Kong out front with double-digit gains.
Lodging
APRIL 29, 2024
The recent U.S. Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE) reported that, at the close of the first quarter, the top five markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines were led by Dallas with 185 projects/21,882 rooms, slightly below record-highs recorded at the end of Q4 2023. Next is Atlanta, with an all-time high of 153 projects with 17,929 rooms, then Nashville with 127 projects/16,199 rooms.
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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.
Hospitality Net
MAY 3, 2024
I recently wrote an article for Entrepreneur.com that I wanted to share with our Insights Audience and expand further on in relation to the 2023 Guest Experience Benchmark Report. In today’s digital era, where every consumer interaction can be broadcasted globally in seconds, reputation management has never been more challenging or crucial. As businesses grapple with the power of online reviews and social media, proactively managing and safeguarding a brand’s public image is essential for sustai
Hotel Management
MAY 2, 2024
Fifteen years ago, 300 delegates assembled in Sydney’s Four Seasons Hotel to listen to the prognostications of 30 revered members of the hospitality industry. This week, 15 years on, 1500 delegates from 40 countries were in attendance for the 15 th edition of the Asia Pacific Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE), Design Inn Symposium and the Future Leaders Forum.
Hotel Business
MAY 3, 2024
Lark Hotels has opened the Stilwell Hotel in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA. The property features 42 guestrooms, as well as several custom fountains, including a 20-by-18-ft. living water wall. “Carmel-by-the-Sea has an innate charm and a warmth that we have always been drawn to,” said Lark Hotels CEO Peter Twachtman. “We’re proud of Stilwell Hotel’s embodiment of that warmth and hope locals and visitors feel the same embrace from this modern, luxurious interpretation of Carmel.
Skift Blog
MAY 1, 2024
Skift Take: Hyatt has been stepping up its focus on guest wellness. Expect the offer of loyalty points in exchange for guests completing workouts to catch on in the sector.
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