Tue.Jul 25, 2023

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Hilton Launched a Mega Ad Blitz a Year Ago. Did it Work?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Hilton undertook a partial rebrand last year. Early data suggests that the massive ad blitz, which contrasted hotels with alternative accommodations, is paying off.

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La Vie to open new-build boutique hotel next month as part of $65 million Surry Hills project

Hotel Management

La Vie Hotels and Resorts is expanding its portfolio of boutique hotels with the opening of a new-build hotel in Sydney’s Surry Hills next month. Owned by Cienna Group and managed by La Vie, Adge Hotel and Residences is an architecturally designed hotel that sits alongside the former Cambridge Hotel, which will also rebrand to Adge as part of a $65 million transformation of the site.

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Expedia in Deal to Power Walmart Travel

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Walmart is a giant retailer but it's possible Hopper was a more meaningful client for Expedia. At any rate, Walmart is potentially a significant win, and at least it isn't a competitor.

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Four Seasons Partners with Shahid Khan to Build New Hotel and Private Residences in First Phase of Visionary Development in Downtown Jacksonville, Florida

Hospitality Net

The 170-room property will feature waterfront views alongside renowned Four Seasons service and genuine care, setting a new standard for luxury hospitality in Downtown Jacksonville.

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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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Skift Webinar: How Will Technology Shape the Next 5 Years of Travel and Hospitality?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: In a recent webinar, Amazon Web Services (AWS) joined Skift to explore how cloud technology can unlock foundational innovation for travel and hospitality companies across their organizations.

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Free download: The Path to Purchase - Uncovering how travelers plan and book online

Hospitality Net

The way people are inspired to travel, research, and book trips has changed in recent years. To fully understand this, we conducted custom survey and digital research around traveler behaviors throughout the online shopping journey.

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United Airlines adds new flights to Manila and Hong Kong from California as Asia demand soars

Hotel Management

United Airlines’ massive Asia-Pacific expansion is set to take off even further, with the carrier set to launch new flights to Manila and Hong Kong from California, while also increasing services to Tokyo and Taipei. The new flights to the Philippines, in particular, will be a milestone for the carrier with United set to become the first USA airline to fly direct to Manila from the continental United States.

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Mews-run hotels empowered to diversify business models and generate additional revenue streams

Hospitality Net

Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, is helping properties around the world diversify their revenue to create more stable businesses, increase customer reach, and boost bottom lines.

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Hopper Shows No Quit After Expedia Breakup

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Hopper is just fine with its fintech strategy – despite the Expedia breakup – confident in the value of its products and features, and ready to explore new relationships in the travel industry.

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JLL’s Global Real Estate Perspective May 2023

Hospitality Net

Economic conditions remain challenging in many countries with inflation still stubbornly high, interest rates continuing to climb and softening labor markets, while distress in the banking sector has added to volatility. This is leading to more defensive strategies from occupiers as they delay requirements. Continued uncertainty and elevated borrowing costs are also impacting investor sentiment and inhibiting transaction markets.

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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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New payment solution delivers a 4.1x higher order value

Hotel Management

If you didn’t already know about PlanPay, where have you been hiding? PlanPay hit the market earlier this year with its digitized layby platform which allows customers to avoid the pitfalls of debt while keeping the highly desirable convenience of instalments. With multiple reports showing the impacts of the cost-of-living crisis and the push for flexible payments soaring, PlanPay offers a seamless PayTech solution that is purpose-built for the travel industry.

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Wyndham Signs 60 New ECHO Suites Hotels Across the U.S. and Canada

Hospitality Net

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,100 hotels across more than 95 countries, today announced 60 new hotels for its rapidly expanding ECHO SuitesSM Extended Stay by Wyndham brand, including what will be the brand’s first hotels in Canada.

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What Dragon Trail’s Travel Agent Survey Says About Chinese Tourism

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The younger demographics actively engaging with travel agents underscores the need for adaptation. Agents are blending traditional and digital methods to connect with clients, staying relevant by catering to their evolving preferences.

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A list of the essential cooking spices you should have in your kitchen

Hospitality Net

A pinch of this and a dash of that can transform the taste of an entire dish. With herbs and spices, a little bit can go a long way. Professional chefs know how to expertly balance and elevate a dish using the perfect blend of herbs and spices but this talent takes years of practice, and trial and error. This article is for the home cook or aspiring chef who wants to get started on their journey to familiarising themselves with herbs and spices and trying out common spice blends.

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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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Trip.com Releases Upgraded Trip Planning AI Chatbot

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Trip.com beat its biggest competitors in the West with the release of a generative AI chatbot early this year, and the company beat them again with its first major chatbot upgrade.

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Introducing voco Zeal Exeter Science Park – IHG’s first lifecycle net zero carbon hotel

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, is proud to introduce voco Zeal Exeter Science Park in partnership with Zeal Hotels - the first lifecycle net zero carbon hotel for both businesses.

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UAE Is Second Fastest-Growing International Arrival Destination

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Amidst spearheading global travel recovery, the Middle East's ambitious tourism goals come across as pragmatic rather than overly ambitious, backed by strategic capacity building efforts — Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Meyer Jabara Hotels’ Allentown Property Recognized for ‘Excellence in Business’

Hospitality Net

Properties operated by Meyer Jabara Hotels continue to win awards. Recently the Delta Hotel by Marriott Allentown was selected by the Small Business Council of the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce as the winner of its “Excellent Emerging Business” award, presented to a business less than three years old. The honor was awarded for the hotel’s outstanding business practices as demonstrated by their mission, Chamber and community involvement, customer satisfaction, and commitment to qualit

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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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Airlines to Fight Dutch State Over Schiphol Airport Flight Caps

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The full impact of the limits will perhaps not be fully felt initially, because airlines are still in the process of rebuilding their pre-Covid capacity.

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Extreme weather is changing Europe’s tourism and the travel industry isn’t ready

Hospitality Net

An idyllic summer vacation turned into a nightmare after thousands of people were evacuated from Greek islands beset by wildfires – the latest reminder that Europe’s tourism industry needs to confront the realities of climate change and adapt fast.

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Sonder Proposes Reverse Stock Split to Stay Listed on Nasdaq

Skift Blog

Skift Take: A reverse stock split would give Sonder some breathing room, and who knows, it may even tempt institutional investors to take a look.

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Step into history at the home of the founder of the modern Olympic Games

Hospitality Net

With almost a year until Paris 2024, the childhood home of Baron Pierre de Coubertin has been transformed to take guests on a journey through time. For one night only guests will get the opportunity to immerse themselves in Olympic history in Château de Mirville, an iconic stop on the Olympic torch relay in 2024.

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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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Skift India Report: More Travelers Are Taking Personal Loans to Fund Holidays

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The surge in airfares and tour packages, coupled with millennials’ shift in spending patterns, is quite possibly driving the demand for travel loans.

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Glenn Haussman Named 2023 Customer Conference Keynote Speaker at BirchStreet Systems

Hospitality Net

BirchStreet Systems, the market leader in P2P software for the hospitality industry, announces Glenn Haussman as its keynote speaker for the 2023 Customer Conference.

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Sonder Unveils New Hotel Collection

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Sonder’s first sub-brand, Ennismore’s first loyalty program, and India’s outbound volume.

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BeCause Partners with Booking.com to Provide API for Third-Party Sustainability Certification Data

Hospitality Net

BeCause, a startup enterprise software company transforming how the hospitality, travel, and tourism industries manage their sustainability data, has announced a new partnership with global online travel platform Booking.com. Through a dedicated API, the partnership will make it possible for Booking.com to receive updated data in real time about accommodations that have earned an array of more than 40 recognized third-party sustainability certifications.

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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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Accor doubles Japan network with signing of Daiwa Resorts portfolio

Hotel Management

Accor is expanding its presence in Japan with the addition of the Daiwa Resorts portfolio, boosting its network by 23 properties and over 6,000 rooms. Through a strategic partnership with Ebisu Resort LLC, Accor will renovate and rebrand the Daiwa properties into Grand Mercure and Mercure hotels. “We are excited to be adding these great hotels to our portfolio in Japan, especially as the desire to connect with nature is increasingly in demand amongst travellers today,” said Accor’s Chief Executi

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The Pfister Hotel Announces Extensive Renovations

Hospitality Net

Already Milwaukee’s premier downtown hotel, The Pfister Hotel’s multi-faceted plan will marry timeless elegance with the utmost in distinctive style and sophistication.

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‘The wrong message’: Accommodation Australia slams Victoria’s proposed tourism tax

Hotel Management

Victoria’s proposed tourism tax has been deemed “unfair” on hotel guests and likely to impact tourism numbers in the state, according to peak accommodation body Accommodation Australia. A $5 levy on bookings for short term rentals and hotels is being considered as part of a major overhaul to Labor’s housing policy. It follows Premier Daniel Andrews’ announcement last week that the state would no longer host the 2026 Commonwealth Games – which was expected to bring an influx of visitors to the st

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Fort Lauderdale’s Pier Sixty-Six Resort Set to Debut a Transformative and Sophisticated Identity

Hospitality Net

At the core of a $1 billion revitalization development, the 325-room resort and longtime historic beacon is undergoing a lavish transformation.

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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.