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Business Travel Survey: Costly Mistakes to Avoid and More ‘Blended Travel’

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Companies looking to reduce the rising costs of business travel would do well to evaluate their reporting systems, to avoid the risks associated with paper-based processes.

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Tambourine Expands Photo and Video Production Division

Hospitality Net

Tambourine, the Fort Lauderdale-headquartered digital marketing technology company serving hotels, resorts, and tourism destinations worldwide, is excited to announce the formal expansion of its in-house photo and video production division.

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Marriott Launches India’s First-Ever Co-Branded Hotel Credit Card

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Marriott is poised to gain a significant early advantage in a nation where credit card payments enjoy widespread popularity. This strategic move is set to provide added momentum to the hotel chain's ambitious target of expanding to 250 hotels by 2025.

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Don’t Fake the Personal Touch

Hospitality Net

One of the most powerful customer service and CX tactics is personalization. We interviewed more than 1,000 consumers for our CX research, and 71% said a personalized experience is important to them. When personalization is used correctly, customers feel as if you recognize them. Using their name, remembering their past purchases, their buying patterns, and more can build confidence and trust.

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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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Taiwan to Allow Return of Chinese Tourists and Business People

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Not only is Taiwan's decision to allow Chinese tourists and businessmen to visit again a big step in trying to improve its relations with China, it will surely boost the country's efforts to attract 6 million tourist arrivals this year.

Business 246
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Canopy by Hilton makes its debut in the south of France

Hospitality Net

Canopy by Hilton Cannes has opened its doors to guests from around the world. With panoramic views over the Mediterranean from one of the city’s best rooftop terraces, interiors designed by acclaimed designer Ramy Fischer and a relaxing swimming pool that flows from indoor to outdoor, the hotel is set to be the new key feature in Cannes. This opening marks Hilton’s entry into the city and is the latest addition to the growing portfolio of Canopy by Hilton properties across Europe.

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Capstone Hotel Management secures management of Portage Resort in NZ’s Marlborough Sounds

Hospitality Net

New Zealand owned Capstone Hotel Management is pleased to announce it has been appointed as the new management company for Portage Resort (most recently The Portage Hotel) as of 1stAugust 2023.

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Fiji Airways eyes more long-haul routes as latest A350 arrives

Hotel Management

Fiji Airways is eyeing more global routes, including Dallas, Seattle, Beijing, Shanghai and Seoul, following the delivery of the carrier’s third Airbus A350-900XWB. The additional A350, which features the airline’s brilliant, new Business ‘Suite’ seats has already been deployed on major routes this week, operating services to Hong Kong, Sydney and Vancouver, with Melbourne also set to set to join the rotation.

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Margaritaville Opens Its First San Diego City-Center Hotel on The West Coast

Hospitality Net

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is now open in downtown San Diego, marking the beloved brand’s first city-center location on the West Coast. Following a nearly $30 million property-wide reimagination, the property is a distinctly Southern Californian take on the Margaritaville experience and is now home to San Diego’s largest rooftop pool deck, vibrant and beachy accommodations, three dining and entertainment destinations to sip and savor, flexible meetings and events spaces, and

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Maui Tourism Grapples with Uncertainty Amidst Wildfire Devastation

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Maui's hotel scene, hotel development in China, and Wynn's UAE casino.

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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 significance of considering competitive hotel rates in revenue management: An economic perspective

Hospitality Net

In the ever-evolving hospitality industry, revenue management plays a crucial role in maximizing profitability and ensuring sustainable growth for hotels. By applying economic theory to this practice, hoteliers utilizing revenue management not only can optimize revenue generation, but also achieve economies of scale, earn market share, and foster long-term success.

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American Airlines Sues Skiplagged, Alleging False Savings Promises and Deceptive Practices

Skift Blog

Skift Take: How long will it be before American Airlines' flight content gets removed from Skiplagged? Hint: Southwest sued and its flights are gone.

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IDeaS Wins Three Human Capital Management Excellence Awards from the Brandon Hall Group

Hospitality Net

IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the world’s leading provider of automated revenue management software and services, won three coveted Brandon Hall Group Human Capital Management (HCM) Excellence Awards, including gold for Best Advancement in Learning in the Flow of Work and bronze for Best Learning Team and Best New Hire Onboarding Program.

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JetBlue Would Raise Spirit Airfares by as Much as 40%: Report

Skift Blog

Skift Take: An admission by JetBlue that it would raise Spirit airfares could doom their proposed merger.

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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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INTELITY, McLaren Technologies to Attend NoVacancy Hotel + Accommodation Expo in Sydney

Hospitality Net

INTELITY®, provider of hospitality’s leading guest experience and staff management platform, and McLaren Technologies announced today that it will attend NoVacancy Hotel + Accommodation Expo at the ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre in Sydney, Australia, from August 31 to September 1.

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Ryanair, Delta, Lufthansa: What Airline Execs Are Saying About AI, Biometrics, and Apps

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Consumer tech is important — but so are modern internal systems. A healthy mix is key.

Consumer 245
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New Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Franchise for Varanasi Katesar, India

Hospitality Net

Savitri Sales Private Limited, a company manufacturing a diverse range of products and services in Varanasi, today announced the signing of Ramada Plaza by Wyndham hotel in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh under a franchise agreement with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.

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Can’t Miss Speakers at Skift Global Forum 2023

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Top travel industry CEOs set to take the Skift Global Forum stage next month including speakers from Booking Holdings, Uber, VisitBritain, Expedia and so many more.

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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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Highgate-managed Romer Waikiki at the Ambassador will open October 1

Hospitality Net

While there are many ways to experience Oahu, the heart and soul of the island is uncovered by the boots-on-the-ground insights, experiences and insider knowledge that only true neighborhood natives can provide. The antidote to ordinary Oahu itineraries, Romer Waikiki at the Ambassador will open October 1, 2023 following a multi-million-dollar renovation.

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Hilton’s Hampton Inn Leads in Revenue for Brands: Top Stories in Hotels

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Hampton by Hilton led in 2022 with nearly $10.22 billion in room revenue, more than any other brand. Plus, the latest in junk fees, a lodging supply debate, and other hotel sector news worldwide.

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Accor and Peloton Announce Hotel Partnership in Australia

Hospitality Net

Australians will now be able to earn more than just endorphins after a workout when travelling, with leading fitness brand, Peloton, and Australia’s largest hotel operator, Accor, announcing a new partnership today.

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Exclusive: YHA Australia CEO Paul McGrath on redefining the brand for the ‘curious traveller’

Hotel Management

Paul McGrath took the reins as CEO of YHA Australia in April 2020, tasked with reinventing the business in the midst of a global pandemic. Three years on, he shares an insight into the major rebrand, refurbishments and revival of travel. What prompted the rebrand of YHA and the refurbishment of your properties? We had to sell assets to survive Covid, so we rationalised – we thought about the type of product that we wanted to offer and slowly sold off those assets that didn’t align with that.

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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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Matrix Hotels Plans October Opening of New Cambria Hotel Lake Placid

Hospitality Net

Lake Placid’s newest hotel is set to welcome guests. Choice Hotels and Matrix Hotels announced today that the newly-built Cambria® Hotel Lake Placid is now open for bookings with an anticipated opening in October.

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Triple threat: 2022 HM Awards Hotel Chef of the Year reflects on trio of wins

Hotel Management

The countdown is on to the 2023 HM Awards , with nominations now open to determine the top properties, people and projects in the region. HM caught up with The Rees Hotel Queenstown Executive Chef, Corey Hume, who has claimed the top award for Hotel Chef for the last three years running, to hear about his experience and advice for those entering. Do you feel that the award helped raise your profile within the industry?

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Besides helping the environment, what other benefits can restaurants see from green food packages?

Hospitality Net

Restaurant curbside pickup evolved from the old-fashioned takeout service and has gained momentum since COVID. Restaurateurs embrace the concept, and consumers want it. Curbside pickup will remain an essential restaurant distribution method even after the pandemic.

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Exclusive video: inside Four Seasons Resort Jackson Hole, one of America’s most luxurious alpine hotels

Hotel Management

Over the past 20 years, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole in Wyoming has firmly been one of America’s best alpine hotels, thanks to its location in the heart of Teton Village, the ski concierge offering in the winter months, its guided tours in Grand Teton National Park throughout the summer and the luxurious attention to detail right across the property.

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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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Delta Hotels by Marriott Riviera Nayarit Unveils Aqua Jungle & River Experience and Additional Rooms

Hospitality Net

Delta Hotels by Marriott Riviera Nayarit, An All-Inclusive Resort, situated in the Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit, Mexico, and part of the 31 properties in the All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy hotel portfolio in the Caribbean and Latin America, unveiled the Aqua Jungle & River experience and an additional rooms and suites tower, both part of the resort’s planned expansion.

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Exclusive video: Marriott eyes massive Moxy expansion as brand’s first Australian hotel opens

Hotel Management

Marriott’s uber-cool Moxy Hotels brand is set to go from strength to strength in Australia and New Zealand over the coming years, with six more properties set to open, HM can reveal. Speaking exclusively to HM on camera at the opening of the Moxy Sydney Airport hotel this week (Aug 22), Marriott International’s Area Vice President for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, Sean Hunt, said it was an exciting time for the brand down under, with the debut of the first Moxy signalling an exciting n

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Australia’s largest owner-operator of apartment-style hotels, Meriton Suites, invests over 400 million in expansion

Hospitality Net

Iconic Australian hotel group, Meriton Suites, is expanding its empire by adding another two states to their growing list of locations later this year. The company has invested over 400 million in developing three new hotels, extending their luxury offering into Canberra, ACT and Melbourne, VIC.

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Wyndham Vs. Choice: Charting the Midscale Hotel Rivalry – New Skift Research

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Wyndham and Choice are known for their franchise-based portfolios in the U.S. midscale and economy sectors. As other major brands explore expansion into this area, we offer an analysis of the current frontrunners with 20 key charts.

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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.