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Nobu’s Secret: CEO Lays Out Plan For 80 Luxury Hotels

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Nobu, the posh restaurant chain, is expanding its luxury hotels brand. The secret sauce? Sky-high revenue from their in-house restaurants, Robert De Niro's star power, and a culture that keeps top talent sticking around, says top exec Trevor Horwell.

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An Inside Look at Mattresses: Delving Into the Technology Prior to Procurement

Lodging

A high-quality mattress promotes the restful sleep that is one of the fundamental offerings of the hotel industry. But even top-tier mattresses eventually need replacing, and at that point procurement will need to investigate the products in the ever-evolving bedding market. Given the variety of products in terms of price point and features, it’s best to start this exploration well before the warranty expires on the hotel’s current mattresses, advised David Wiles, director of Tempur […] Th

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BLLA’s Inaugural Retreat with Conscious Souls of Hospitality in Ibiza: A Deep Dive into Regenerative Wellness and Sustainability

Hospitality Net

The Boutique Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA) is proud to announce the successful completion of its first retreat in collaboration with Conscious Souls of Hospitality. Held in the stunning locale of Ibiza, Spain, from April 7 to 11, this event marked a significant fusion of spirituality and hospitality, focusing on the root of authentic wellness.

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Sales Coaching DNA: A Critical Component to Achieving Sales Team Excellence

Anthony Cole Training

DNA is a molecule called deoxyribonucleic acid, which contains the biological instructions that make each species unique. So, what makes up the very unique and coveted Sales DNA? Is there a genetic code for successful sales managers and if so, wouldn’t every company like to crack that code?

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

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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Pier One Sydney Harbour opts for ‘relaxed’ approach in new seafood restaurant

Hotel Management

Pier One Sydney Harbour will open the doors of a new harbourside restaurant, Pier Dining, next week, on Wednesday May 1. Replacing The Gantry restaurant, Pier Dining will offer a seafood-driven menu in a relaxed and approachable setting. “For the past eight years, Pier One Sydney Harbour has led with fine-dining degustation and chef-selection menus,” said Pier One Sydney Harbour General Manager, Kim Mahaffy.

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Skift Research Scraped 20,000 Google Hotel Listings: Here’s What We Found

Skift Blog

Skift Take: We web-scraped 20k+ hotels listed on Google across the U.S., Europe, Asia and Middle East to understand which online travel agencies and direct sites compete for bookings in Google's sponsored and organic listings.

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Cross Functional Teamwork and the Evolution of Commercial Leadership

Hospitality Net

Effective cross-functional collaboration stands as a pivotal trend shaping contemporary business outcomes. Realizing the full potential of collaborative teamwork demands meticulous preparation, the alignment of shared objectives, and the guidance of skilled leadership to reinforce desired organizational behaviors and objectives. While the advantages of cross-functional collaboration are widely acknowledged, the implementation of this approach requires more than mere immediacy; it necessitates a

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Hyatt survey reveals neurodivergent traveler needs

Hotel Business

One in every four individuals in the U.S. has a sensory need or an invisible disability according to KultureCity , including those with autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia and attention-deficit disorder. With more than 90% of neurodivergent individuals and caregivers of neurodivergent individuals in the U.S. planning to travel at least one night this year, a new survey led by Hyatt finds hotels can make their travel journeys, from pre-arrival to checkout, more seamless and inclusive.

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Exclusive: Hilton’s Luxury VP Candice D’Cruz on the balance between “opulence and approachability”

Hotel Management

Hilton’s recently appointed Vice President of Luxury Brands for Asia Pacific, Candice D’Cruz, is set to make her first appearance at AHICE Asia Pacific next week, speaking as part of a panel on What Global Customers Want – a deep dive into what the customers want now and into the next decade. Based in Singapore, D’Cruz is responsible for luxury brands, Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts, LXR Hotels and Resorts and Conrad Hotels and Resorts, across Asia Pacific.

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AirAsia Group: Capital A Gets Set to Pull Its Airlines Into One Entity

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Two days ago, Tony Fernandes announced that he’s putting retirement aside for the next five years. On Thursday he announced AirAsia Move’s plans to be the biggest OTA in Southeast Asia and a day later, he’s talking about his ambition to position AirAsia as the largest low-cost airline group in Asia.

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Diving into Diversity: Decoding the Foundations of Inclusion in Hospitality Talent Acquisition

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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Lodging Econometrics: U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Shows Robust Growth

Lodging

As seen in the Q1 2024 U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the end of the first quarter, there were 6,065 projects with 702,990 rooms in the pipeline. This new all-time high represents a 9 percent year-over-year (YOY) increase in projects and a 7 percent YOY increase in rooms compared to last year. The details can be seen directly within the stages of the pipeline, which all saw YOY growth […] The post Lodging Econometrics: U.S.

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Minor Hotels Tracks Path to Net Zero with Positive Results in Annual Sustainability Report

Hospitality Net

Minor Hotels has made significant strides towards net zero, achieving year-on-year reductions in energy, carbon emission and water intensities, while cutting its organic waste to landfill by more than a quarter, according to its newly released global 2023 Sustainability Report.

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Spain’s Labor Day holiday triggers 34% jump in hotel bookings

SiteMinder

Barcelona, Spain – Spanish hotel bookings have jumped 34% ahead of the upcoming Labor Day holiday, compared to the same period last year. This is according to the latest figures from SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels. Compared to 2022, hotel booking momentum has grown 55%, as travellers take the opportunity to secure a five-day weekend.

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Jerry Schwartz adds $25 million Leura Gardens Resort to burgeoning Blue Mountains network

Hotel Management

Schwartz Family Company has acquired Leura Gardens Resort in New South Wales’ Blue Mountains region for AU$25 million from the Elanor Hotel Accommodation Fund. As the 15th hotel in the Schwartz network, Leura Gardens Resort joins the company’s award-winning Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains and Leura Golf Club, all within a few minutes’ drive of each other, and strengthens its position as a premier leisure and conference provider in the region.

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A Buyer’s Guide to Future-Proofing Your Restaurant Tech Stack

The race to 100% digital is on. With the restaurant industry still in the early innings of its digital transformation, brands need an airtight strategy when it comes to building out their tech stack. Download the buyer’s guide to learn where to prioritize your efforts and get the most out of every investment.

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Michelin Awards 124 U.S. Luxury Hotels New Key Ratings

Skift Blog

Skift Take: New York and California dominated in the top "key" category with Michelin's new U.S. hotel ratings. Maybe it's time to take a trip to wine country.

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Sonesta Opens Signature Inn Winnemucca

Lodging

NEWTON, Massachusetts—Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced the opening of the Signature Inn Winnemucca located in Winnemucca, Nevada. The 40-room, upper-economy hotel offers guests proximity to the Winnemucca Golf Course, Humboldt Museum, and the casinos, and is located close to Interstate 80. “The conversion of the Signature Inn Winnemucca, the latest of several Signature Inn properties expected to open this year, is part of the rapid growth of Sonesta’s portfolio,” said Keith Pie

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First-Quarter 2024 Revenue €1,236 million up 8% like-for-like

Hospitality Net

The first quarter of 2024 once again demonstrates the strength of hotel demand in all Accor Group regions and segments. Operating performance indicators (RevPAR and portfolio growth) are all trending positively, and the Group has continued to manage its balance sheet in line with its commitments.

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Does the fate of tourism hinge on land use?

eHotelier

Even if well intentioned, land use regulations can negatively impact the growth and competitiveness of small tourism and hospitality enterprises through increased risk, lower financial performance, and unclear legality.

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Beyond The Meeting Room: Luxury Magazine Resource

Escape into a world of luxury and dive into the future of tech, fun takes on the American pastime, and many inspirational individuals. With engaging reports on fashion, food, travel, finance, sports, and more, download now and enjoy the read!

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JET Hospitality acquires two Wyoming properties

Hotel Business

JET Hospitality has acquired two lodging properties in Wyoming—The Historic Virginian Hotel in Medicine Bow and the Park Motel in Powell. The Park Motel, and a second lodging property included in the Virginian sale, are currently under renovation to be reopened as the first two locations under the company’s new boutique brand, JET Motor Inn, coming this summer.

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IndiGo Takes Next Step in Reaching Global Ambitions – Will It Work? 

Skift Blog

Skift Take: India’s largest airline has taken the next logical step in its growth story by ordering a sizeable number of widebody aircraft. Combined with the A321XLR, the A350-900 will give the airline the ability to connect people from India to the world.

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Booking.com: Annual Research Shows New Challenges With Sustainable Travel

Lodging

AMSTERDAM—Booking.com released research with insights gathered from more than 31,000 travelers across 34 countries and territories, exploring the latest consumer attitudes, priorities, and influences related to sustainable travel. While the annual research revealed a continued sense of desire and awareness with 83 percent of travelers confirming that sustainable travel is important to them, new insights show a sense of weariness could be emerging globally, fueled by the ongoing challenges experi

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Cre8tive Hotels & Lifestyle launches, advancing Australia’s lifestyle landscape

Hospitality Net

From one of the industry’s brightest and most respected voices in lifestyle and design, comes a new company name and an even sharper focus on developing lifestyle hotels that pack punch and redefine Australia’s hospitality landscape.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

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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The impact of Airbnb short-term rentals on rural and urban communities

eHotelier

A boon for some, a bane for others, short-term rentals, with Airbnb leading the way and absorbing the biggest blows, will undoubtedly remain an important part of the hospitality landscape in one form or another.

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Hotel data security: What you need to know

Revinate

Guest data: Your greatest asset … and potentially your greatest liability. From luxury resorts to quaint B&Bs, no corner of the hospitality sector is safe from the relentless onslaught of cybersecurity threats, with nearly 31% of the industry reporting a data breach in their company history. A global report from CoStar highlights how sophisticated hackers [.

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American Airlines Cuts Travel Agencies Slack: Extends Deadline For Loyalty Points

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Who's in and who's out of American Airlines' new preferred agency program to date? The deadline extension seems to indicate their are some hiccups along the way.

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Hilton Reports Q1 2024 Results

Lodging

MCLEAN, Virginia—Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported its first quarter 2024 results. Highlights from the first quarter include: The post Hilton Reports Q1 2024 Results appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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ABM Success Recipe: Mastering the Crawl, Walk, Run Approach

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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Enhancing hotel guests’ well-being: Academic insights for hoteliers

Hospitality Net

In recent years, the topic of well-being has become increasingly ubiquitous. A report by McKinsey (2024) finds, surprisingly, that millennials and Gen Z are spending more on health and wellness than older consumers. According to the Global Wellness Institute (2023), the wellness economy reached $5.6 trillion in 2023 and is forecast to soar to $8.5 trillion by 2027.

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The “Golden Circle” of Revenue Management

eHotelier

Effective revenue management is driven by a clear sense of purpose. It's about understanding not just how to optimize prices and manage inventory, but why these actions matter in a larger context — a context that includes genuine customer satisfaction and enduring business success.

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Numo Mykonos – the new quiet luxury arrival in the Cyclades

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Numo Mykonos – the new quiet luxury arrival in the Cyclades Numo Mykonos – the new quiet luxury arrival in the Cyclades Following the success of Numo Ierapetra in Crete, Numo Hotels & Resorts is preparing to introduce its second project – Numo Mykonos will debut in June 2024 on the east of the island, at Kalafati… Mykonos, has a well earned reputation as the most cosmopolitan island of the Cyclades, and the new chapter of Numo Hotels & Resorts is stepping up to offer

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Wyndham Pushes Premium Strategy After Fending Off Choice’s Hostile Bid

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Wyndham wants to retain its stronghold in economy lodging while expanding into higher-end properties that generate larger franchise fees. The company saw a swift increase in development deal signings after rival Choice Hotels abandoned its hostile takeover attempt last month.

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How Intent Data Helps Marketers Convert A-List Accounts

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.