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Hyatt launches global upscale brand

Hotel Management

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has added a new upscale brand to its growing Essentials portfolio, with over 40 hotels globally in active discussions to join the brand. Unscripted by Hyatt is designed for travellers who value the essentials and prefer spontaneity over structure. The new brand aims to drive growth through flexible deal structures, adaptive reuse, and conversion-friendly opportunities with a flexible, collection-style approach where each property has its own identity and local flavour.

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WOW!house 2025: House of Rohl x 1508 London – ‘nomadic’ Principal Bathroom reveal

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs WOW!house 2025: House of Rohl x 1508 London ‘nomadic’ Principal Bathroom reveal WOW!house 2025: House of Rohl x 1508 London ‘nomadic’ Principal Bathroom reveal This week WOW!house returns as does House of Rohl, teaming up with global, luxury design firm 1508 London to dream up a Principal Bathroom thats all about Reflection, Ritual, and a touch of Reverie.

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Private Equity Firm Acquires Dave's Hot Chicken

Hospitality Tech

The WSJ and CNBC value the deal around $1 billion. The leadership teamincluding the brands foundersremains in place.

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Mastering Guest Feedback: How Royal St Andrews blends AI with exceptional service

eHotelier

Back in 2015 when the Royal St Andrews Hotel in Port Alfred, South Africa, opened its doors, they knew they wanted to get guest feedback right from the start.

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How to Coach Reps on Overcoming Sales Objections with Confidence

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Global Sales and David Phelan, Account Executive

In a world where buyers are more informed and objections are more nuanced, confidence isn't optional—it’s a competitive advantage. In high-stakes conversations, knowing how to handle pushback can make or break the deal. Join industry experts Brendan Sweeney and David Phelan for a behind-the-scenes look at how teams are transforming sales coaching with real-time feedback, objection-handling role plays, and pre-call preparation that actually sticks.

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Generative Engine Optimization: The new battleground for hotel visibility

Hospitality Today

How AI-driven search is reshaping traveler discovery - and what your hotel must do to stay visible and competitive

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Destination by Hyatt brand debuts in Greece with the opening of Zélia Halkidiki

eHotelier

Hyatt Hotels Corporation today celebrated the opening of Zlia Halkidiki, an adults-only resort curated to offer guests an authentic and elevated Greek experience.

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Pullman Melbourne City Centre and ERDI Foundation unite to support 300 blankets’ mission to combat homelessness

eHotelier

The team atPullman Melbourne City Centre, in partnership with the hotels owners ERDI and the ERDI Foundation, has completed a remarkable 12-month fundraising effort

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Private Equity Firm Acquires Dave's Hot Chicken

Hospitality Tech

The WSJ and CNBC value the deal around $1 billion. The leadership teamincluding the brands foundersremains in place.

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International tourist arrivals grew 5% in Q1 2025

eHotelier

According to the May 2025World Tourism Barometer from UN Tourism, over300 million tourists travelled internationally in the first three months of 2025

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'It's Like Being in an Oven:' How Extreme Heat Is Changing Travel

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Climate disruption isnt just a future threat - its already changing the way we travel. Businesses have no choice but to adapt.

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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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Luca Finardi appointed Vice President, Operations EMEAC at Rosewood Hotel Group

eHotelier

Rosewood Hotel Group, one of the leading global lifestyle and hospitality management groups, is delighted to announce the appointment of a new corporate

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IndiGo’s Global Bet: Doubles Airbus Order, Strikes Deal With Delta, Air France, Virgin

Skift Blog

Skift Take: For years, India's aviation sector was mostly seen as a feeder to global giants. Now, with big jets and even bigger partners, IndiGo hopes to flip the script.

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Marriott International Fiji Resorts make waves at FTE 2025

eHotelier

The Fiji Tourism Exchange (FTE) 2025 concluded successfully atSheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resortthis week, reaffirming its position as a premier venue

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India Is Now a Top 3 Global Aviation Market — 5 Takeaways from its Rapid Rise

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Indias place in global aviation is no longer a potential, its a reality. And whats fueling it? Booming domestic demand, a young fleet, and international ambitions.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Brahim Ait Daoud appointed General Manager at Westgate Vacation Villas & Town Center Resort

eHotelier

Westgate Resortsis proud to announce the appointment of Brahim Ait Daoud as the new general manager ofWestgate Vacation Villas & Town Center Resort

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Intrepid acquires two properties, plans to build 20-strong accommodation portfolio in three years

Hotel Management

Intrepid Travel is expanding its accommodation offering with the acquisition of two new properties, in Australia and Morocco. Joining the Intrepid portfolio is the 20-room Edge of the Bay resort in Tasmania and a 17-room Riad in Marrakech. Located in Coles Bay on Tasmanias Freycinet Peninsula, Edge of the Bay sits on 18-acres of land with views over Wineglass Bay.

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Hospitality Financial Leadership – Why Technology Has the Hotel Business Bootstrapped

Hotel Financial Coach Blog

Bootstrapping is a statistical metric that uses random sample replacements. Thats not for me, so bootstrapping also has a broader slang meaning that most people get. It means you are stuck or at least unable to take big strides to alleviate or remove the problem that is literally at your feet. In the hotel world its the operational technology stack that has us all bootstrapped.

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Rottnest lodge unveils new rooms, completing accommodation offering

Hotel Management

The Lodge Wadjemup on Western Australias Rottnest Island has completed its accommodation offering with the unveiling of 46 new-build Poolhouse rooms and guest Pool Area. Featuring high ceilings and large living areas, with a choice of Lake, Pool or island views, the rooms have been designed to reflect Wadjemup and island life. The new offering complements the 63 refurbished Courtyard and Lake rooms which opened in January, taking the total key count to 109.

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Dont Let AI Pass You By: The New Era of Personalized Sales Coaching & Development

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive

Are you curious about how artificial intelligence is reshaping sales coaching, learning, and development? Join Brendan Sweeney and Devyn Blume of Allego for an engaging new webinar exploring AI's transformative role in sales coaching and performance improvement! Brendan and Devyn will share actionable insights and strategies for integrating AI into coaching and development - ensuring personalized, effective, and scalable training!

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DoorDash Preferred Integrations Program Ranks Qu 'Excellent'

Hospitality Tech

Qu injects orders directly from third-party marketplaces into the POS and KDS, enabling a seamless, automated order flow with significantly lower failure rates, real-time updates, centralized control and dynamic pricing across all delivery platforms.

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How Expedia is adapting as AI reshapes travel marketing

Hospitality Today

As AI transforms how travelers search and book, Expedias CMO is reinventing the marketing funnel - from inspiration to conversion - in a smarter, faster digital landscape

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Inside Booking.com’s decision to drop small affiliates

Hospitality Today

A cost-cutting move to reduce fraud and improve efficiency has left thousands of small partners scrambling - and raised questions about the future of affiliate marketing in travel

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The Future of travel is intelligent - and ethical

Hospitality Today

As Amadeus continues to push the boundaries of travel tech, their approach offers a blueprint for how AI can be both powerful and principled

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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How drone storytelling and emotion are reshaping hotel marketing

Hospitality Today

In 2025, static images no longer sell the stay - immersive visuals and atmospheric video content are redefining how hotels attract and connect with guests

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Gen Z goes all-in: The rise of all-inclusive travel

Hospitality Today

A new generation of travelers is embracing the ease, luxury, and stress-free appeal of all-inclusive resorts - prompting major hotel brands to rethink their offerings

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