Skift Blog
JANUARY 25, 2024
Skift Take: Jolyon Bulley became IHG's CEO of the Americas in July. He aims to bring a “China speed” pace to luxury and lifestyle hotel growth in the group’s largest region.
Lodging
JANUARY 25, 2024
In the ever-changing landscape of the U.S. hospitality industry, the Q4 2023 U.S. Construction Pipeline Trend Report by Lodging Econometrics (LE) shed light on cross-market trends. Dallas emerged as the strongest market, leading the nation with a record-breaking 193 projects/22,291 rooms, signifying Dallas’s growth and confidence in the hospitality sector.
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Skift Blog
JANUARY 25, 2024
Skift Take: One of the largest players in hotel tech is selling what it says is a simplified system for hotel tech operations, days after a newer player said it's entering the sector with a similar plan.
Anthony Cole Training
JANUARY 25, 2024
The dream of every dedicated sales leader and the key to achieving sales team excellence is understanding what drives and inspires their people to perform at their highest potential. What are the competencies and behaviors of those leaders who seem so talented at helping others achieve their very best? We rely on the pioneer and #1 sales management evaluation by Objective Management Group to help understand exactly what it takes to ‘motivate’ a sales team.
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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
Skift Blog
JANUARY 25, 2024
Skift Take: American reported a significantly lower profit compared to Delta and United. That could be due to its international network.
Hospitality Net
JANUARY 25, 2024
The battle for direct bookings has entered a new phase as online travel agents (OTAs) ramp up efforts to establish ownership of hotel guests and their booking journeys, a new report from hospitality technology specialist SHR Group reveals1. While OTAs and hotels have a mutually beneficial relationship, the Hotel Industry Trends Report 2024 exposes for the first time the way a recent influx of marketing spend from OTAs is fast reducing hotels’ share of direct bookings.
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Hospitality Net
JANUARY 25, 2024
Luxury ecotourism in Saudi Arabia has taken a major step forward with the announcement of Zardun, an exclusive sanctuary resort developed by NEOM, the sustainable region taking shape in the northwest of the Kingdom.
Lodging
JANUARY 25, 2024
DALLAS, Texas—TPG Hotels & Resorts announced the launch of its new upscale independent, boutique, and soft-branded division, the Intera Collection. “TPG has been widely recognized and celebrated for its success managing branded properties at all levels on the chain scale. However, what is not as well known is the firm’s expansive footprint and management experience in the independent space,” states Ben Perelmuter, president and chief operations officer, TPG Hotels and Resorts.
Hospitality Net
JANUARY 25, 2024
Dorsett Hospitality International, one of Asia’s fastest-growing hotel groups, announces its new luxury flagship hotel, Dorsett Kai Tak, opening in August 2024. Dorsett Kai Tak Hotel will offer upscale living in a class of its own. Inspired by the tranquil elegance of cruises and superyachts.
Lodging
JANUARY 25, 2024
Sandpiper Hospitality announced two new senior executives. Amy Howland is now serving as senior vice president of operations and Tiffany Lewis is vice president of sales and marketing. Noble House Hotels & Resorts announced the promotions of Andrew Ladd to vice president of marketing and Kara MacIntosh to corporate director of content and social media marketing.
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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
Hospitality Net
JANUARY 25, 2024
While the spotlight often shines on the front-facing aspects of hospitality, there’s an unsung hero that can play a pivotal role in your hotel’s success: the hotel reservation team. An effective hotel reservation team is a nexus, bringing together all of the intricate details necessary for a flawless guest experience.
Skift Blog
JANUARY 25, 2024
Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at L.A. tourism's big spend, Qantas' in-flight dud, and Orlando's small marketing retreat.
Hospitality Net
JANUARY 25, 2024
Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, and Amadeus, a global leader in hospitality technology, today present the metrics from the companies’ Hospitality Group and Business Performance Index (the “Index”). The fourth quarter of 2023 demonstrated that group business in 10 of the top markets in the U.S. has recovered 110 percent compared to the same time in 2019.
Skift Blog
JANUARY 25, 2024
Skift Take: Alaska said it is focused on holding Boeing accountable after a door plug blew off from one of its jets mid-flight.
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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.
Hospitality Net
JANUARY 25, 2024
HVS was a proud sponsor of this year’s ALIS conference, where the sentiment was upbeat and optimistic for the year ahead. This article provides our key takeaways from the conference.
Lodging
JANUARY 25, 2024
LODGING is live from ALIS 2024, brought to you by Choice Hotels. Access more of our live coverage here. NORWALK, Connecticut—Shatterproof recently honored Mark Hoplamazian, president and CEO, Hyatt, with the Shatterproof Hospitality Hero Award. He is the fifth recipient to receive the award. Hoplamazian has been a voice on the issue of addiction in the United States, using his leadership in the industry to unite hospitality executives to take an active role in ending the addiction […] The
Hospitality Net
JANUARY 25, 2024
Saudi Arabia’s vision 2030 has placed a strong emphasis on women empowerment, making it a key reform plan and goal. Over the years, the contribution of women to the global workforce has seen significant growth, leading to a focus on creating more job opportunities for women in Saudi Arabia.
Hotel Business
JANUARY 25, 2024
JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group ‘s Global Hotel Investment Outlook 2024 forecasts that global hotel investment volume will increase 15% to 25% year-over-year. Though 2023 proved to be a challenging year for commercial real estate, marked by geopolitical tensions and capital market dislocation, the lodging industry demonstrated resilience, with RevPAR achieving a full recovery and surpassing 2019 levels by 12%.
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Hospitality Net
JANUARY 25, 2024
After more than two years of consistent year-over-year gains, leisure travel may have tapped all its pent-up demand from the peak pandemic years. Is US travel demand due for a correction? Our 2024 travel industry outlook explores signals of the strength of travel demand.
Hotel Designs
JANUARY 25, 2024
Hotel Designs Modieus – exploring cultural currents in 2024 Modieus – exploring cultural currents in 2024 Based in Australia and specified across the globe, Modieus is known for its trailblazing carpet and rug designs. We caught up with the Modieus design duo Leah Manwaring and Debra Ryan to hear how global cultural influences, technological advancements and a deep reverence for the wonders of the natural world has shaped their 2024 trend predictions… Modieus has honed into the
Hospitality Net
JANUARY 25, 2024
Total international visitor arrivals to the Greater Bay Area (GBA) are forecasted to recover to the pre-pandemic level at close to 130 million by the end of 2024, and the total number of inbound visitor arrivals to Hong Kong to recover to the 2018 level of 65 million by 2025. These are some of the findings released by the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today at the launch of a new forecasting platform under the project entitled The D
Hotel Business
JANUARY 25, 2024
Effective Jan. 31, award-winning, internationally prominent interior and architectural designer, Karen Daroff, is stepping down from her design principal role at NELSON Worldwide, to pursue her next life’s chapter. Daroff has enjoyed a 50-year career as an industry icon. She has provided leadership, innovation and mentorship to clients, teammates and hundreds of aspiring designers across the country and internationally.
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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.
Hospitality Net
JANUARY 25, 2024
With 490 million monthly users reading 1 billion Tripadvisor reviews and traveller opinions, Tripadvisor has more than earned its place in the hospitality industry. You can’t afford to not show up on your guest’s next search, but how do the Tripadvisor rankings and review scores work, and what can you do to leverage your listing to your advantage?
Hotel Designs
JANUARY 25, 2024
Hotel Designs Gran Meliá make its debut in Vietnam Gran Meliá make its debut in Vietnam Located in its own private bay framed by the region’s legendary Fairy Mountain and endless turquoise ocean, Gran Meliá Nha Trang is an upscale sanctuary inspired by the local landscape… Gran Meliá is making its mark along Vietnam’s pristine coastline, bringing Mediterranean luxury to the oceanfront destination of Nha Trang.
Hospitality Net
JANUARY 25, 2024
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is proud to announce the signing of its sixth Vignette Collection property in Thailand. The beachfront resort along Nai Yang Beach joins IHG Hotels & Resorts’ growing Luxury and Lifestyle portfolio – now the second largest in the world – as its first collection brand strides towards its ambition to reach 100 properties in 10 years.
Refine
JANUARY 25, 2024
Your hotel's website might be buzzing with traffic due to all the hard work and resources you're putting into attracting visitors. But is your website as efficient as you wish it was? Imagine a potential guest, excited and ready to book, but something doesn't click, and they leave without completing the reservation. That's booking engine The post 5 Ways For Hotels to Minimize Booking Engine Drop-Off appeared first on Revfine.com.
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Hospitality Net
JANUARY 25, 2024
PPHE Hotel Group, the international hospitality real estate group which develops, owns and operates hotels and resorts, announces a trading update for the year ended 31 December 2023.
Webrezpro
JANUARY 25, 2024
Your hotel website is your carefully designed lobby on the internet, and like your lobby, it needs people to make it work. With strong traffic, a website is a powerful asset. It increases brand awareness, adds to the guest experience, and, most importantly, brings in commission-free bookings.
Hospitality Net
JANUARY 25, 2024
TPG Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation’s premier hospitality management firms, announced today the launch of its new upscale independent, boutique, and soft branded division, the Intera Collection. The Intera Collection will emphasize TPG’s decades of experience as an owner, operator, and management partner in the independent space.
eHotelier
JANUARY 25, 2024
Hotels recognize revenue management drives profits, but only some hotels recognize revenue management is like a stream running through the hotel. Every department and staff member impacts the hotel’s profitability. Take early check-ins and late checkouts. Usually, the reception staff handles these requests and must strike a balance. Your front-line staff wants to keep the.
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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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