Mon.Oct 21, 2024

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Oman Is the Calm Alternative to the Gulf’s Glitzy Mega-Projects

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Muscat is the ying to Dubai’s yang. Oman's roadmap doesn’t focus on glitzy mega-projects but rather sustainable growth and cultural preservation.

Hotels 306
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Hilton signs 140-room Palm Cove hotel in deal with Tyche Asset Management

Hotel Management

Hilton is set to make its debut in Queensland’s Palm Cove in 2026 following the signing of Hilton Palm Cove Cairns Resort and Spa, under a management agreement with Tyche Asset Management. The 140-room resort is located in the heart of the tropical coastal village, 40 minutes south of Port Douglas and 25 minutes of Cairns, where the company operates Hilton and DoubleTree properties.

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Travelers Do Think of Sustainability, But They’re Not Sure How to Act on it

Skift Blog

Skift Take: You might be investing thousands in making travel more sustainable, but your audience is still scratching their heads. Time to get back to basics: simplify your message and educate them!

Travel 299
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Marriott and MGM to Convert Las Vegas Strip Property to W Hotels Brand

Lodging

Marriott International, Inc. and MGM Resorts International announced plans to convert a property on the Las Vegas Strip to the W Hotels brand within the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, continuing the brand’s evolution. Anticipated to complete its conversion later this year, W Las Vegas marks the latest step in the companies’ long-term licensing agreement announced in July 2023.

Branding 264
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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

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Google to Let Hotels Show Real-Time Rates in Search Ads

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Imagine converting a roadside billboard that you paste up once a season to an electronic screen with real-time pricing and images. That's how to think about Google's upgraded search ads.

Hotels 299
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Short-Term Rental Headwinds: U.S. Supply Growth Is Slowing

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The U.S. vacation and short-term rental market has seen its supply growth rate drop in half over two years. It's like watching a sprinter decide to take up power walking.

Marketing 290
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The Leela’s Latest Luxury Offering – India Report

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As demand for luxury short-term vacation rentals rises in India, The Leela is seemingly seeking to leverage its established presence in the luxury hospitality space to capture more share of this market.

Marketing 278