Tue.Mar 11, 2025

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Marriott reports international travellers behind Melbourne room sell out on Grand Prix weekend

Hotel Management

Melbourne hotels are gearing up for a bumper weekend with Australias largest motorsport event, the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, coming to town. Marriott International has reported high occupancy levels this week across its 10 Melbourne hotels, up 6% year on year. According to Marriott International, this Saturday March 15 is a city-wide sell-out, with the same expected for Friday night.

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Having a Positive Impact

Lodging

Before joining OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group, I had the privilege of working in public relations for the company. The post Having a Positive Impact appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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The Fullerton Hotel Sydney welcomes John O’Shea as General Manager

Hotel Management

Experienced Australian hotelier John OShea has taken up the General Manager position at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney, joining the team in February 2025. OShea brings more than 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry, during which time he has managed significant hotel openings and renovations in Australia and across the Asia Pacific, including China, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and Fiji.

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Airbnb Experiences: New Details Point to Direct Competition with Viator and GetYourGuide

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Experiences has traditionally been a low-margin business so Airbnb was never going to make a go of it tethered to a niche offering. The challenge in going mainstream is to maintain some differentiation from rivals.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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‘The White Lotus effect’ drives 41% lift in direct bookings at Anantara filming locations in Thailand

Hotel Management

Minor Hotels is enjoying a surge in web traffic and bookings at three of its Anantara properties in Thailand following their global prominence on Season 3 of hit HBO series, The White Lotus. Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort, Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort and Anantara Mai Khao Phuket were the principal filming locations for the third season of the popular comedy-drama, which premiered on February 16, alongside Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, which is also owned by Minor Hotels.

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More U.S. Airlines Lower Outlook Due to Economic Uncertainty

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Economic uncertainty brought on by mass layoffs in the federal government and the threat of tariffs are leading more airlines to revise their first-quarter forecasts.

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No More 'Bags Fly Free': Southwest Scraps Its Most Iconic Perk 

Skift Blog

Skift Take: This huge change to the Southwest business model upturns decades of unique market positioning its a high-risk bet.

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Sealy Commercial and Adelaide Marriott Hotel Team Up to Deliver Unmatched Sleep Luxury

Hotel Management

A great hotel stay isnt just about stunning views and top-notch serviceits about a perfect nights sleep. Thats why the newly opened Adelaide Marriott Hotel has partnered with Sealy Commercial to take guest comfort to the next level, ensuring every traveller enjoys the ultimate rest. As the first Marriott Hotel in South Australia, Adelaide Marriott has already made waves with its breathtaking location inside the historic General Post Office (GPO) building.

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Generation Next: The Women Driving India’s Travel Revolution

Skift Blog

Skift Take: From bolstering local economies to championing sustainable practices, these women innovators are forging a travel movement thats both inclusive and impactful.

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Southwest’s Gamble: It’s Now Just Like Every Other Airline 

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Southwests reversal on baggage fees is part of an avalanche of major changes the carrier has made within the past year. Is Southwest catching up to its competition or is it losing its uniqueness?

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Don't Let AI Pass You By: The New Era of Personalized Sales Coaching & Development

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive

Are you curious about how artificial intelligence is reshaping sales coaching, learning, and development? Join Brendan Sweeney and Devyn Blume of Allego for an engaging new webinar exploring AI's transformative role in sales coaching and performance improvement! Brendan and Devyn will share actionable insights and strategies for integrating AI into coaching and development - ensuring personalized, effective, and scalable training!

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AI and Online Booking, IAG's Venture Arm and Delta’s Dimmer Outlook

Skift Blog

Skift Take: On todays podcast we listen to Bookings CFO on AI, British Airways parents investments, and Deltas new downbeat stance.

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