Tue.May 16, 2023

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Adnan Malik Promoted to Chief Revenue Officer of Magnuson Hotels

Hospitality Net

Magnuson Hotels is pleased to announce the promotion of Adnan Malik to the position of Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). In his new role, Malik will oversee the company’s revenue management strategy and drive initiatives to enhance revenue growth across the organization.

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The Evolution of Hotel In-Room Entertainment

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Hotels have made enormous investments in recent years to improve in-room entertainment options for their guests, which won't slow down anytime soon as travelers expect to have the comforts of home in their guest rooms.

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Meet the Sommelier: Camilla Luzzi, The Ritz-Carlton, Perth

Hotel Management

With curated wine experiences in high demand, HM spoke to hotel sommeliers to get an insight into key trends in the world of wine. Here, The Ritz-Carlton, Perth Sommelier, Camilla Luzzi, shares an insight into her role and discusses the wine experience at the hotel’s new Club Lounge. The Ritz Carlton Perth Club Lounge Bar How did you get into this area?

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Fighting Frivolous Lawsuits: Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Hotel Case

Lodging

Picture this: A person browsing a hotel’s website studies the property online. You might think they’re carefully planning a visit, but that’s not the case. In fact, they don’t intend to show up at the establishment at all. Instead, they’re preparing to sue the hotel—and hundreds of others—in an effort to win fees just for filing the lawsuit. Situations like this are known as “tester” lawsuits, and hotels are among the thousands of businesses hurt […] The post Fighting Frivolous Lawsuits: S

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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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Accor to open 132-room Novotel in ‘Melbourne’s second city’

Hotel Management

Accor has signed a deal with asset management company APH Holding to introduce a new-build Novotel in the Melbourne suburb of Box Hill. The 132-room Novotel Melbourne Box Hill, which is set to open in January 2025, will feature conference and events facilities including a 200-capacity ballroom, as well as an all-day dining restaurant, lobby bar/café and rooftop bar.

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Expedia Asked Google to Crack Down on Bait and Switch Hotel Rates

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Truth in advertising hasn't been a hallmark of hotel rates offered online. The issue is finally getting more attention, but the problem is omnipresent.

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GoFirst Insolvency Unlikely to Impact India Airline Market, Says MakeMyTrip CEO

Skift Blog

Skift Take: While MakeMyTrip achieved record annual gross booking value and adjusted operating profit, the online company still incurred losses for fiscal 2023, highlighting ongoing challenges.

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Andbeyond Announces Refurbishment Of Well-loved Eco-lodge

Hospitality Net

Conservation-focused luxury travel company andBeyond has announced that one of its most iconic lodges, Phinda Forest Lodge, situated in andBeyond Phinda Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, is due to undergo an extensive rebuild. The property, which was lauded as one of the first true eco-lodges at the time of its construction, will be reimagined within the context of the contemporary luxury safari, while retaining subtle references to its original ’Zulu-zen’ décor with a new elega

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JLL: Investors Notice Rise in Luxury Hotel Supply

Lodging

CHICAGO—The global luxury hospitality industry is undergoing a transformation as luxury hotels have risen in popularity in tandem with rising global wealth and consumers’ increased prioritization of experiences. The number of luxury hotel brands and supply has increased by more than one million rooms over the past 40 years. Investors have taken notice as luxury hotels have become an institutional investment and changing consumer preferences give rise to new investment opportunities.

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Accor and Erth Real Estate Partner for Three New Hotels in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Hospitality Net

Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, in partnership with Erth Real Estate Company, today announced that it will open three new hotels in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as part of a new master planned development project. The forthcoming luxury hospitality community will include a 230-key Raffles hotel, a 250-key Sofitel Serviced Residence, and a 60-villa MGallery resort, all set to open by 2027.

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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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‘The right fit’: Flight Centre Group acquires Luxperience event

Hotel Management

Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) is bolstering its luxury leisure offering with the acquisition of travel event Luxperience from Diversified Communications Australia. FCTG Global CEO of Leisure, James Kavanagh, said Luxperience is ‘the right fit’ for the business. “Luxperience is very well-known in Australia and New Zealand, it has a strong reputation as a great quality annual hosted buyer event connecting high-end experiential travel advisors with elite suppliers,” he said.

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Springboard Hospitality Welcomes Hotel St. Michael Prescott to its Expanding Portfolio

Hospitality Net

Springboard Hospitality, an award-winning hospitality management company, today announced the addition of Hotel St. Michael in Prescott, Arizona to its portfolio of 47 independent and branded properties in 13 states across the U.S. Situated in the heart of historic downtown on the corner of Prescott’s famous Whiskey Row, just steps away from Fort Whipple Museum, charming boutique shops, and the iconic Courthouse Plaza, the 70-room Hotel St.

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Singapore Airlines Posts First Full-Year Profit in 3 Years

Skift Blog

Skift Take: China's reopening should inject more momentum into Singapore Airlines' financials.

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42.3 Million Americans Expected to Travel for Memorial Day Weekend

Hospitality Net

AAA projects 42.3 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend*, a 7% increase over 2022. This year, 2.7 million more people will travel for the unofficial start of summer compared to last year, a sign of what’s to come in the months ahead.

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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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India Daily: Marriott Executive Apartments Opens Second Property in Mumbai

Skift Blog

Skift Take: More hotel chains are teaming up with top developers in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru to launch high-end homes and branded residences.

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Hyatt Announces Plans for Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts Brand Debut in Greece

Hospitality Net

Zoëtry Halkidiki, a new boutique, all-inclusive resort, expected to mark the second Zoëtry Wellness & Spa Resorts property in the Inclusive Collection, part of World of Hyatt European portfolio.

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Espelette Opens in the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills

Lodging

BEVERLY HILLS, California—Espelette opened inside the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills with coastal Mediterranean fare. Created by Chef Steve Benjamin, who also serves as the hotel’s culinary director, Espelette is named after the Espelette pepper. Cultivated in Southwest France, the pepper is infused to complement the ingredients and enhance the flavors, scents, and spices.

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Blue Diamond Resorts’ Newest Addition, Hideaway At Royalton Blue Waters Is Open For Bookings

Hospitality Net

Following its recent addition to the prestigious Blue Diamond Resorts portfolio, Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only, is set to debut and welcome guests to this Caribbean paradise in late November. The resort boasts exclusive features, modern accommodations with peerless ocean views, and exceptional dining experiences.

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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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1834 Hotels’ digital systems to revolutionise guest experience

Hotel Management

1834 Hotels, a leading white label hospitality management brand, has recently launched a digital compendium system in all its hotels, powered by the Digital Hotel brand system. This innovative move aims to revolutionize the guest experience by seamlessly integrating technology into the hotel room environment. The digital compendium brings benefits for guests and hoteliers alike.

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Life House Adds Three More Boutique Hotels in Texas to its Portfolio

Hospitality Net

Life House, a technology-forward hotel management company, has been selected to manage three new hotels in Texas - Hotel Dryce in Fort Worth, The Flats at St. Mary in San Antonio, and a third property that will be announced soon. The owners of both Hotel Dryce and The Flats at St. Mary wanted an experienced independent hotel operator to run the day-to-day operations and free up their time to focus on development projects.

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Wyndham Is Tapping Oracle Hospitality for Tech at 2,000 More Hotels

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Another hotel brand announcing mass adoption of a cloud-based property management system. Who's next?

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What Can Hoteliers Really Learn From TrevPAR?

Hospitality Net

Because it provides a more holistic view of the revenue generated across an entire property, more hospitality leaders are turning to TrevPAR (Total Revenue Per Available Room) as a key measurement in their benchmarking and operational strategies.

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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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Air New Zealand adds bag tracking technology

Hotel Management

Customers travelling with checked baggage will soon be able to keep tabs on their bag’s journey in the Air NZ app. After running a successful pilot programme for domestic customers in April, Air New Zealand is expanding the test run of the feature to 25 percent of app users travelling domestically and releasing the feature to five percent of app users travelling on an international short haul flight.

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Hotel Companies Raise 2023 Revenue Expectations

Hospitality Net

A strong first quarter to start the year left hotel companies broadly optimistic as executives made widespread increases to full-year 2023 revenue per available room projections.

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Australia and New Zealand lead APAC occupancy levels, Amadeus reports

Hotel Management

The Asia Pacific (APAC) region is experiencing growing travel demand across all markets, according to the latest data from Amadeus. In the first quarter of 2023 – helped by the reopening of Greater China – APAC hotel occupancy hit 61.7%, surpassing 2019 levels by 3%. Greater China is leading the region’s recovery growth, with Q1 2023 hotel occupancy outpacing Q1 2019 by 5%.

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How Are Top Independent Resort Operators Leveraging Their Tech Stack to Increase Revenue?

Hospitality Net

Hotels are preparing for a busy summer of leisure travel, and for resort hotels across the industry, success during this period will be determined by their ability to improve ancillary revenue from across their property. Considering the limited available labor in the industry, hoteliers need to ensure their property has the right technology in place to maximize the return on their revenue-generating goods and services—especially independent operators.

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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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Video exclusive: Singapore Airlines’ SVP JoAnn Tan talks global growth

Hotel Management

S ingapore Airlines is soaring when it comes to reconnecting the globe, with the leading Asian carrier consistently reporting over 90% load factors on most routes as more destinations and capacity is added to the network. As the carrier gears up for a massive Northern Summer, which includes the addition of more Airbus A380s on the flagship Singapore to London Heathrow route, the focus is also on the brilliant new SilverKris Lounges at Changi Airport, which have been receiving fantastic reviews s

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Palladium Hotel Group to Manage luxury lifestyle hotel in Venice, Italy

Hospitality Net

The historic Hotel Bonvecchiati, located less than 200m from Piazza San Marco in the heart of Venice, is set to become a new lifestyle hotel following extensive renovation. Christie & Co identified Palladium Hotel Group in the course of an extensive operator search, which will operate it in future as "Only YOU Bonvecchiati Venice".

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Premium Sleep awaits

Hotel Management

The world is waking up to Premium Sleep. Experience the deepest, most restful and rejuvenating sleep of your life on an A.H. Beard bed. Handcrafted in Australia since 1899. Across the world, individuals and organisations are beginning to realise the importance of great quality sleep as a pillar of health and wellbeing. It’s been a passion of ours since 1899.

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LuxUrban Hotels Signs Master Lease Agreement to Operate Luxury Hotel in New York City

Hospitality Net

LuxUrban which utilizes an asset-light business model to lease entire hotels on a long-term basis and rent out hotel rooms in these properties in key major metropolitan cities, announced today that it has signed a 25-year Master Lease Agreement (MLA), inclusive of two five-year options, to operate Hotel 57 in midtown Manhattan ("Hotel 57"). The Company expects to commence operations at Hotel 57 during the current second quarter of 2023.

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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.