Wed.Feb 07, 2024

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Taylor Swift Might Be the Most Powerful Person in Travel

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Taylor Swift is a modern day Midas - everything she touches turns to gold. Fans can’t get enough of the Eras Tour, brought to cities around the world by one of the shrewdest business minds of a generation.

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My Place Hotels of America Announces Partnership With Grubhub

Lodging

ABERDEEN, South Dakota—My Place Hotels of America is partnering with Grubhub for guests’ dining experience at its hotels. Guests of My Place Hotels can order from Grubhub’s network, which includes more than 365,000 restaurants and convenience stores, for delivery directly to the hotel, with $0 delivery fees on eligible orders. The partnership is available at all participating My Place Hotels across the United States.

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Trivago’s AI-Powered Ad Campaign Gets Mixed Global Reaction

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The new Trivago ads tend to be one-size fits all, except for languages, and may be too generic to be effective in some parts of the world. Trivago will likely scrap them or adapt them until they resonate.

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Trilogy wins management of four Schwartz hotels in major first deal

Hotel Management

Independent hotel management company Trilogy Hotels has signed a deal with Schwartz Family Company which will see the group assume management of more than 1000 rooms across four hotels in NSW and the ACT. Under the landmark deal, the Trilogy team has been appointed to manage operations for Mercure Sydney, Ibis Sydney World Square, Mercure Canberra and Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains.

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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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Forbes Travel Guide 2024: Middle East Leads 5-Star Hotel Gains

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Dubai has surged in the luxury hotel race, adding five five-star hotels to its existing seven. The strong showing came as the Middle East beat out other regions in growth of five-star awards.

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Hilton brings SLH into the fold, expanding luxury offering to hundreds of new locations

Hotel Management

Hilton is set to dramatically expand its luxury experiences through an exclusive strategic partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH). Through this partnership, which will ramp up in the coming months, Hilton customers, including its more than 180 million Hilton Honors members, will be able to earn and redeem loyalty points for stays at participating SLH properties.

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Marriott Hotel Debuts In Penang

Hospitality Net

Marriott Hotels, the namesake brand of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, debuts its first hotel in Penang, Malaysia. The brand’s entry into Penang is a testament to architectural brilliance, offering an unrivaled blend of timeless style, charm, and the cultural tapestry that makes Penang unique.

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Dubai Is Officially Over The Pandemic, Tourism Hits New Record

Skift Blog

Skift Take: With the help of Russians in the first half, Brits in the second half, and Indians all the way through, Dubai scrapes its best year for tourism.

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April 2024 Opening for Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman

Hospitality Net

Anticipation is growing in Grand Cayman as IHG Hotels & Resorts and Dart Properties prepare to unveil their latest Caribbean resort, Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman. The highly awaited grand opening is scheduled for April 2024, offering guests an island experience that celebrates the cultural richness of the Cayman Islands.

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Marty St. George Appointed JetBlue President in Surprise Return

Skift Blog

Skift Take: St. George's appointment couldn't come at a more critical time for the airline. His decades of experience and 'safe pair of hands' approach will be warmly welcomed by many.

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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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RobertDouglas Secures Financing for Chartwell Hospitality’s Hilton Franklin (TN) Cool Springs

Hospitality Net

As exclusive advisor, RobertDouglas announced today that it successfully refinanced Chartwell Hospitality’s Hilton Franklin Cool Springs in Franklin, TN, one of Nashville’s most prominent submarkets. RobertDouglas secured roughly $38,000,0000 of short-term, fixed-rate financing at highly attractive pricing from an institutional, balance sheet lender.

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Hilton CEO Sees ‘Opportunity’ For Hotel Acquisitions

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Hilton signaled that hotel sector circumstances have shifted in a way that makes it more likely it would pivot from its 16-year strategy of creating brands and instead consider buying them.

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Hilton Partners with Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ To Dramatically Expand Global Luxury Portfolio

Hospitality Net

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) today announced an exclusive strategic partnership that will welcome Hilton guests to hundreds of independently minded luxury hotels in the most sought-after destinations around the world. The partnership will dramatically expand the luxury experiences offered by Hilton as unique SLH properties join the unparalleled hotels of the growing Waldorf Astoria, Conrad and LXR brands.

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Selina’s London Hotel Shut by Landlord for Missed Rent Payments

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Selina has been partly counting on the patience of owners and financial partners as it restructures to live another day. But at least one hotel owner ran out of patience.

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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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100-Key Salterra, A Luxury Collection Resort & Spa Planned For Turks and Caicos

Hospitality Net

The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, is pleased to announce the signing of Salterra, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Turks & Caicos, marking the hospitality brand’s first property in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Located on the pristine beaches of South Caicos Island, the new property invites guests to discover world-class watersports, fine dining, immaculate white sand beaches, and enchanting cultural experiences, anchored by a true

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Hilton Inks Exclusive Deal with Small Luxury Hotels of the World – a Loss for Hyatt

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Hyatt is losing its partnership where Hyatt members could use their reward points to book stays at Small Luxury Hotels, a network of 560 boutique hotels. Hilton's move also highlights how tough it has been for independent hotels to compete to acquire customers on their own.

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New Rocco Forte hotel in Naples expected to open in 2027

Hospitality Net

Rocco Forte Hotels will launch its first hotel in Naples, after signing a management agreement with fashion company Capri Group. The 5-star hotel, expected to open in 2027, will be located in Palazzo Caravita di Sirignano, adjacent to the Villa Pignatelli museum.

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Disney to Invest Billions to Expand Theme Park and Cruise Capacity

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Disney is betting billions of dollars over 10 years on the long-term growth of its popular theme parks and cruises.

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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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IHG and Rakuten Travel Sign MOU to Link Member Loyalty Programs

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies today announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Rakuten Group Inc.’s travel reservation service Rakuten Travel, a leading online travel agency in Japan, to collaborate on a seamless travel booking experience linking the two companies’ loyalty programs.

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Trivago Saw Fourth Quarter Profit Decline 76% Because of Increased Competition

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Will investors have patience for Trivago's multiyear effort to turn things around?

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Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts to Address Jet Lag with The Timeshifter App

Hospitality Net

The leader in circadian technology, Timeshifter Inc., has today announced a global partnership with the world’s first and largest luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, to bring Timeshifter’s jet lag app to InterContinental’s guests. The partnership demonstrates one example of InterContinental’s comprehensive brand evolution, announced in October last year, which is reimagining the luxury travel experience for the modern luxury traveler.

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Choice Forms Agreement With Tesla to Offer EV Chargers

Lodging

NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland—Choice Hotels International announced an agreement with Tesla to offer Tesla Universal Wall Connectors to participating Radisson, Cambria, Comfort, Country Inn & Suites, Quality Inn, and other Choice-branded hotels across the United States. Through this agreement, Choice-branded properties can add four or more charging stations for guests, helping to meet the demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging and eliminating a pain point for EV drivers traveling for business

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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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Secondary Markets Beat the Top 25 in Meeting and Events Growth in January, Knowland Reports

Hospitality Net

Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, reported meetings and events in secondary markets outpaced the traditional Top 25 markets in January. Most notably, the highest growth Top 25 market, Nashville, was up 16.1 percent, while top growth secondary market city, Lexington, Ky., had a 76.4 percent uptick in meetings and events for the month.

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Super Bowl and Short-Term Rentals: Rates Surge for the Big Game

Skift Blog

Skift Take: It’s Superbowl season and short-term rentals are winning in Vegas.

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Rip the Band-Aid Off Communication

Hospitality Net

It’s time to come back to a very important topic in customer service and customer experience. It also falls under leadership and management. The topic is communication and transparency. I was recently interviewed by Megan Jones, an editor for Call Centre Helper magazine. We were talking about how to turn Moments of Misery™ into Moments of Magic™. Her story is an interesting one.

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Hilton Reports Q4 and Full-Year 2023 Results, Partners With SLH

Lodging

MCLEAN, Virginia—Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported its fourth quarter and full year 2023 results. In addition, Hilton announced a new partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), which will ramp up over the coming months to expand our distribution of luxury hotels. Highlights include: The post Hilton Reports Q4 and Full-Year 2023 Results, Partners With SLH appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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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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How will Apple’s new Vision Pro AR/VR headset impact hospitality?

Hospitality Net

On February 2, 2024 Apple started selling its Vision Pro in the U.S. The device price starts at $3,499 with 256GB of storage. There have been over 200,000 pre-orders for the Apple Vision Pro since its unveiling in June of 2023.

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Cleartrip Launches Corporate Travel Booking Tool: India Report

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Post Covid, India has been witnessing a rise in corporate travel, driven by face-to-face meetings and conventions. New business hotels and convention centers are being developed to cater to the rising demand.

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How can hospitality CEOs find hope?

Hospitality Net

The traditional approach to leadership is becoming less effective, what got you here may not get you to where you want to be in the future. Immediate priorities for the European hospitality sector include managing the inflationary pressures and streamlining operations to manage labour costs and efficiencies.

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The LCP Group Refinances Two Hotels in Denver, Colorado

Lodging

NEW YORK—The LCP Group, L.P. announced the closure of an $85 million refinance for the Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection, and the Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown, located in Denver, Colorado. The $85 million refinancing package for Crescent Real Estate, facilitated by LCP, includes a senior loan from Benefit Street Partners and a mezz loan from a partnership between LCP and Ares Management.

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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.