Hospitality Net

JULY 17, 2023

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with JUEL Hospitality Limited, part of the JUEL Group, to develop the 160-room Hyatt Centric Malta. The hotel is expected to open in early 2024, marking the second Hyatt-branded property in Malta, joining Hyatt Regency Malta in the heart of St Julian’s, a bustling resort town on the island’s northeast coast known for its thriving nightlife and stunning beaches.

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Skift Blog

JULY 17, 2023

Skift Take: Expect other hotel companies to wager on gaming soon. After all, if airlines have code-shares and interlining agreements, why can't hotels and gaming companies, too?

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Hospitality Net

JULY 17, 2023

In a society that values conformity and uniformity, neurodiversity is often overlooked. However, as more people acknowledge the importance of embracing and celebrating the unique wiring of each individual’s brain, change is happening. It’s essential to recognize that every person’s thought process is distinct not only due to life experiences and culture but also because of their brain’s unique functioning.

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Skift Blog

JULY 17, 2023

In May, international traveler spending in the U.S. reached its highest point of monthly spending since the pandemic started in February 2020, according In May, international traveler spending in the U.S. reached its highest point of monthly spending since the pandemic started in February 2020, according to the National Travel and Tourism Office’s latest data.

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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

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Hotel Management

JULY 17, 2023

Swiss-Belhotel International has signed a deal with state-owned Chinese tourism giant, China Travel Group (CTG), which will see the hotel management company re-enter the China market, 35 years after the launch of its very first hotel in Hong Kong. The signing of a memorandum of understanding with CTG Hotel – which has over 200 owned or managed properties in China and the UK – will support Swiss-Belhotel to grow rapidly in China as well as other countries internationally.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 17, 2023

Choice Hotels EMEA, the 100% franchise focused hotel company, has signed a new agreement with Roibos for the distribution of Choice Hotels EMEA’s portfolio of properties on the Roibos Marketplace, enabling hoteliers and travel providers to directly connect without intermediaries.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 17, 2023

Novotel, one of the world’s most renowned midscale brands, has opened a city hotel in Rayong, Thailand. Novotel Rayong Star Convention Centre brings the brand’s signature experiences to life with naturally intuitive design and spacious modular rooms, nutritious food, and a wide range of rewarding experiences for business guests and families alike.

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Skift Blog

JULY 17, 2023

Skift Take: As earning and burning points on vacation rentals become the norm, maybe even Airbnb will launch a loyalty program one day.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 17, 2023

Who would have thought that two junior accounting clerks working in Food and Beverage Control (a department that doesn’t even exist anymore) would be writing a book—and a Foreword for said book? Yet, here we are, with career paths that intersected through CP Hotels and Fairmont Hotels over the last forty years. David excelled in his lane and developed expertise as a leader in hotel finance and accounting, while I continued to chart my path in Sales and Marketing.

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Skift Blog

JULY 17, 2023

Skift Take: While India has much reason to cheer over UPI transactions in Paris, it must wait and watch to get more clarity on the cost of the transfer as the adoption accelerates.

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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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Hospitality Net

JULY 17, 2023

The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance), the leading global network for responsible hospitality publishes a report, in collaboration with EY, outlining a new sustainability benchmarking framework and tool, to track and compare sustainability progress within the Hospitality sector.

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Skift Blog

JULY 17, 2023

Skift Take: The Skift Travel Health Index shows that all regions have recovered, but Europe's travel revival appears to be rather slow. With 17 out of 22 countries having fully recovered and Europe being a popular summer hotspot, the global travel industry has geared up for a bright summer season.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 17, 2023

Imperial Flair Chania Old Town, Curio Collection by Hilton announced, joining recent Curio Collection by Hilton openings Lindian Village Beach Resort Rhodes and Domes Aulus Elounda.

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Skift Blog

JULY 17, 2023

Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at hotel pricing and AI, San Francisco’s tourism challenges, and India’s cricket hotel push.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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Hospitality Net

JULY 17, 2023

In a recent article, we discussed numerous inaccurate predictions of Facebook’s downfall by many self-proclaimed "experts." In a similar vein, we now consider how Instagram offers savvy hotel marketers a true business advantage.

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Revinate

JULY 17, 2023

It’s time for performance reviews, and all eyes are on your call center. The team is about to find out if your reservation agents exceeded revenue goals and maximized direct bookings, or fell short. Wouldn’t it be helpful to explain your call center’s performance with consistent, reliable, and strategically collected data? Your call center agents [.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 17, 2023

Book4Time, the world’s leading spa and ancillary revenue management solution for hotels & resorts, has expanded coverage for their integrated Book4Time Pay solution to over 30 countries in North America, Europe and Asia through a partnership with Adyen, one of the world’s leading fintech companies.

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Hotel News Resource

JULY 17, 2023

It can be difficult to get a firm overview of what GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) models might mean for the future of the travel industry – or, indeed, humanity. While many commentators have an opinion, there are comparatively few experts in the field able to offer definitive insight. I do not pretend to be one of them, but by being a fierce and 'greedy' observer of what is happening in the tech field and in the travel industry, I can see all the potential but also the c

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Hospitality Net

JULY 17, 2023

Hard Rock International announced development plans to open a new Hard Rock Hotel Algarve in Portugal. The new development will be located near the gorgeous sands in Praia do Vau, Portimão, further expanding the iconic brand’s global reach. The property, set to begin construction in early 2024 and open in Summer 2026, will have around 275 luxurious rooms and suites and an additional 150 branded serviced apartments.

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Hotel News Resource

JULY 17, 2023

Throughout this exclusive interview with the host of No Vacancy Live, the number one podcast in the hospitality industry, Glen Haussman at The Hospitality Show exhibit, Reidy sheds some light on how hoteliers are leveraging advancing technology to reduce labor-related issues while simultaneously lowering other operational expenses.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 17, 2023

Hot on the heels of the opening of Dusit Princess Kathmandu, Dusit Thani Himalayan Resort Dhulikhel will open its doors this month in the Himalayan foothills between the Mahabharat range and Alpine highland ridge. This beautiful location is approximately one hour’s drive from Tribhuvan International Airport and 10 minutes from Namo Buddha, one of the most important Buddhist pilgrimage sites in Nepal.

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Hotel Designs

JULY 17, 2023

Hotel Designs Product watch: Laufen introduces Pro S shower tray Product watch: Laufen introduces Pro S shower tray Laufen has introduced the Pro S tray, along with new colours along and its quick guide to choosing the perfect shower tray… When it comes to choosing a shower tray, the abundance of shapes and materials available in the market can make the decision-making process overwhelming.

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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.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 17, 2023

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International’s (HSMAI) Commercial Strategy Week took place in Toronto on June 26-29, 2023, hosting nearly 1,000 industry professionals over the course of the week. The week saw record-breaking attendance as the innovative events blended marketing, revenue optimization, and other commercial functions, reflecting new and evolving commercial strategies being deployed by many hotel companies.

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Hotel Designs

JULY 17, 2023

Hotel Designs Nay Palad Hideaway reopens following typhoon Odette in 2021 Nay Palad Hideaway reopens following typhoon Odette in 2021 Nay Palad hideaway is situated on the southeastern top of the island of Siargao in the Philippines. The hotel has reopened following the devastation of typhoon Odette in 2021, which was recorded as the the second costliest typhoon in Philippine history… Bobby Dekeyser isn’t your average hotel owner.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 17, 2023

Radisson Hotel Group is proud to unveil Radisson Blu Resort, Kumbhalgarh in the heart of Rajasthan’s best-kept secret. Nestled amidst the majestic Aravalli Range, this exquisite resort is poised to redefine the region’s hospitality landscape by delivering a comfortable and stylish experience to guests backed by the Group’s unparalleled service standards.

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eHotelier

JULY 17, 2023

Email marketing is a powerful tool for all-sized properties including motels, hotels and vacation rentals, etc to connect with their guests and drive bookings.

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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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Hospitality Net

JULY 17, 2023

In the following post, Michael Heinze, Shiji’s Chief Architect and Managing Director, shares clear steps to bring your hotel’s processes and tech stack safely and fully into the cloud. Download the hotel cloud checklist for yourself below, and read on for more context and insight to help you be fully up to speed.

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Hotel Designs

JULY 17, 2023

Hotel Designs Hypnos settles in for a sustainable night’s sleep in The Tawny Hypnos settles in for a sustainable night’s sleep in The Tawny Set in 70 acres of idyllic greenery and designed to improve guests’ wellbeing, The Tawny offers ‘a stay like no other’ as the UK’s first deconstructed hotel, consciously designed using sustainable materials, making Hypnos the perfect bedfellow… Taking the best bits from a traditional luxury hotel experience and combining them wi

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Hospitality Net

JULY 17, 2023

Leading payment request platform Prommt has, today, announced a partnership with HRS Hospitality and Retail Systems, a major IT supplier to the hospitality and retail sectors. Prommt is a payment request platform that enables businesses to easily request, collect, and track remote and over-the-phone payments. This collaboration further strengthens HRS Hospitality and Retail Systems’ focus on customer success, allowing their client’s hotel reservation staff to easily send secure, branded payment

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Hospitality Tech

JULY 17, 2023

Restaurant brands leaned in to hear how Wow Bao is leveraging modern automated vending kiosks to serve hot baos to more and more hungry customers.

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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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