Skift Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

Skift Take: United Nations World Tourism Organization was a mouthful and it sounded clunky. Seems the UN wants to make life easier for everyone with a simpler name.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 24, 2024

The Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration announced today it has selected Cornell alumnus Keith Barr ’92, IHG’s former chief executive officer, as the recipient of the 2024 Cornell Hospitality Icon of the Industry Award. The award will be presented at the Cornell Hospitality Icon and Innovator Awards ceremony in New York City on June 4, 2024.

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

Skift Take: Los Angeles recognizes that global competition for tourists has changed drastically since the pandemic. It's putting more money and targeting more markets to address it.

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Lodging

JANUARY 24, 2024

BWH Hotels’ 2024 WorldHotels Annual Conference took place from Jan. 18-21 at a WorldHotels Elite property that exemplifies the soft brand’s slogan, “inspiring travel through unique experiences.” Designed in 1955 by famed architect Morris Lapidus, the Eden Roc Miami Beach surrounds guests in an “Old Hollywood” ambiance, particularly in the Pompeii Ballroom, where stars such as Harry Belafonte, Frank Sinatra, and Sammy Davis Jr. performed long ago.

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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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Skift Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

Skift Take: India is having a moment. With the India outbound traveler poised to become the biggest global force in coming years, and major global brands racing to take part in India’s strong domestic market, there is no better time to host an event that seeks to shape the future of travel.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 24, 2024

The newest Ritz-Carlton is official, joining the luxury brand’s portfolio of more than 100 hotels and resorts worldwide. Named The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas as of today, the 400-acre property is set in the rolling hills of a former family ranch just minutes from downtown Dallas.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 24, 2024

Radisson Hotel Group has announced plans to open a new beachfront Radisson Resort, situated in the charming coastal town of Anyer, Indonesia. The 150-key Radisson Resort Anyer is tucked away on a peaceful private shoreline and is set to introduce modern hospitality within the tropical ambiance of Indonesia when it opens in 2027.

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

Skift Take: Many of the demands from the travel industry echo sentiments from previous years. Will 2024 finally be the year the government takes action and makes changes that match the industry's evolving needs?

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 24, 2024

Located in the heart of the Kontorhaus district, the new Hamburg hotel features 457 rooms starting at EUR 122 (£105) per night. Reflecting the urban look of the local area and Hamburg lifestyle, The Cloud One Hamburg-Kontorhaus offers high-quality design, products from local partners and exclusive events.

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

Skift Take: Voco Monaco Dubai will open in the next few months, putting IHG in charge of a hotel its owners state has previously been challenging to run.

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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

JANUARY 24, 2024

The service industry, which is mostly characterized by its fast-paced nature and customer-centric focus, often faces the challenge of maintaining high employee morale. The role of leadership in creating a positive work environment is pivotal. Leaders in the service sector have the unique responsibility of balancing customer satisfaction with employee well-being.

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

Skift Take: Keeping passengers interested while not diluting the core safety message is a tricky balancing act. It looks like Qantas may have missed the mark on this one.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 24, 2024

Fortune Hotels, a member of ITC’s hotel group, announces the launch of its new upscale hotel, Fortune Hosur, in the historic city of Tamil Nadu. Nestled in the heart of the bustling industrial district of Krishnagiri, Fortune Hosur promises to be a haven of class and comfort, offering a seamless blend of enthusiastic hospitality and premium services.

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

Skift Take: Thailand has taken the lead in Skift's Travel Health Index. Growth has been fueled by elevated pricing and strategic visa waivers.

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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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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 24, 2024

Duplicate or triplicate (or more) effort is a waste of time! If you’re making your customer go through the same process multiple times, you’re creating a negative customer experience.

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JANUARY 24, 2024

Skift Take: Even one drop of legal alcohol in Saudi would be a huge change, and likely one all luxury hotels would want to be part of.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 24, 2024

You might already be acquainted with the eco-score, a food label inspired by the nutri-score concept, designed to assist consumers in making environmentally conscious choices. In a similar vein, the Wine Sustainability Index gives consumers a tool to understand the environmental impact of the wines they buy. In the context of wine, some labels already exist, but their scope is limited, and they are difficult to understand and compare.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 24, 2024

New South Wales’ international visitor numbers are approaching pre-pandemic levels, according to December figures from Sydney Airport. The airport’s T1 international terminal welcomed 1.5 million passengers during the last month of 2023 – a 29.4% increase on the same month in 2022, and a 93.3% recovery rate on December 2019. China was the number one international source market for Sydney Airport, followed by New Zealand, United States, United Kingdom and South Korea.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 24, 2024

Nestled along the sugar-white sands of a Sarasota barrier island, The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort pairs oceanside luxury with an unprecedented level of bespoke hospitality. Set to open Summer 2024, Longboat Key will mark the only St. Regis launching in the U.S. this year and the largest development on the island in over 50 years. The highly anticipated opening will offer guests a world-class beachside sanctuary spanning across 18 acres complete with 800 feet of private beach, multiple pools an

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

Skift Take: Visit Orlando is lucky the county commissioners stopped their budget cuts at $15 million. The tourism board still has $85 million to work with.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 24, 2024

Artificial intelligence is everywhere. It’s making inroads into practically every field of human activity. It’s integrated into search engines, word processors, and various apps likely installed on your smartphone in your pocket. And there’s a reason for the tech’s proliferation: it is incredibly adept at analyzing data much faster and at a much larger scale.

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

Skift Take: Higher interest rates isn't always bad. For some businesses, it's a tailwind.

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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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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 24, 2024

Are you considering a career change that would bring more meaning and motivation in your daily life? If food is one of your passions and you’re on the lookout for fun jobs that pay well, we have assembled 40 different job ideas that go beyond a traditional restaurant job. Whether your current expertise and interests lie more in culinary, hospitality or entrepreneurship aspects, these career options may open new perspectives for you.

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Lodging

JANUARY 24, 2024

LODGING is live from ALIS 2024, brought to you by Choice Hotels. Access more of our live coverage here. COLUMBUS, OHIO—Red Roof celebrated Lina Patel, director of strategic franchise initiatives, who was recognized by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) with the “Paving the Way Award.” The award is reserved for female trailblazers throughout hospitality.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 24, 2024

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has announced the planned roundtable discussion topics set to be considered at its inaugural Digital Horizons 360 (DH360) Symposium next month in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.

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Lodging

JANUARY 24, 2024

ATLANTA—Hotel Equities has formed a strategic partnership with private equity firm PPC Enterprises. The partnership looks to invest in future mergers, strategic alliances, JV opportunities, and acquisitions. “This partnership creates a uniquely powerful platform for Hotel Equities to further expand our footprint via strategic growth and meaningful investment into our industry-leading talent, infrastructure, training, and BI tools.

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Advertiser: ALHI

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 24, 2024

Planning permission has been granted by Glasgow City Council for the Cheval Maison - West Regent in Glasgow, due to open in 2026.

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 24, 2024

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at United's Boeing blues, Expedia CEO's message to hotels, and Marriott CEO's growth strategy.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 24, 2024

43 HSMAI Rising Leader Council members took the Gallup CliftonStrengths assessment. A group of the Rising Revenue Optimization Leader Council members then reviewed the results to explore core strengths of rising leaders in hospitality sales, marketing, and revenue. Read the report, where they identify the common breakdown of strengths making up each discipline’s persona.

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 24, 2024

Accor’s midscale collection brand Handwritten Collection is gaining momentum with around 25 hotels set to open in 2024 and beyond, and over 150 projects and leads in the works. First launched in January 2023, Handwritten Collection has opened 12 hotels – spanning Australia, China, Europe, Singapore and Thailand – in the last 12 months. A collection of small to mid-size hotels that reflect the character of the people who run them, Handwritten Collection is becoming one of the fastest-growing mids

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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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