Skift Blog
AUGUST 3, 2023
Skift Take: The Skift IDEA Awards celebrate excellence in design, creativity, and innovation within the travel industry, acknowledging the pioneering brands and businesses that are shaping its future. Discover the final results and meet the 2023 winners!
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 3, 2023
This article provides a summary of the current state of the timeshare industry, as well as the outlook in the current environment. We also highlight the benefits of timeshare resort ownership. Lastly, we describe the opportunities for entering this industry.
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Skift Blog
AUGUST 3, 2023
Skift Take: Hyatt is a leading indicator of corporate travel, given how its 1,250 hotels and resorts are popular places to hold meetings and events. In good news, the company sees a revival.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 3, 2023
A masterful barista can make the art of brewing coffee appear effortless. While the restaurant industry offers a multitude of job opportunities, there is only one true expert when it comes to coffee and its related beverages—the Barista. This skilled individual, often referred to as a "coffee artist," possesses extensive knowledge of coffee and is proficient in the art of preparation, decoration, and service to customers.
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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
AUGUST 3, 2023
Skift Take: Airbnb, a household name brand that claims 90% of its platform traffic arrives without marketing, clearly has substantial advantages in international expansion over competitors.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 3, 2023
One concept in the hospitality sector, known for its traditionally very vertical hierarchical structure, is sparking discussion about the future of specific hospitality industry organizations. It’s called “holacracy,” a flattened organizational structure that seeks to distribute authority and empower employees at all levels. But is this innovative approach compatible with the hospitality industry’s complex, highly hierarchical dynamics?
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Hospitality Net
AUGUST 3, 2023
Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, will continue its expansion in Japan this September with the opening of Dusit Thani Kyoto, a new luxury hotel in the city’s vibrant Hanganji Monzen-machi district, only 850 metres from major transportation hub Kyoto Station, which offers seamless travel connections throughout Kyoto and to the rest of Japan.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 3, 2023
Skift Take: We're back with another installment of inspiration in hotels and hospitality, with an emphasis on craft and touch amidst a hyped-up business cycle for luxury. Here are a few brands, ideas, and services that deserved a hat tip in the first half of 2023.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 3, 2023
Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, has opened two new offices in Amsterdam and Barcelona, building on the momentum of its strategic growth that saw a 116% revenue increase and a Series C investment of $185 million in 2022.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 3, 2023
Skift Take: Companies that incentivize business travelers to book less expensive trips can increase policy compliance and save the company money — a win-win-win for corporate travel, finance, and employees.
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
Hotel Management
AUGUST 3, 2023
Peak industry body Accommodation Australia (AA) has held its first national board meeting at Parliament House in Canberra to discuss a range of timely issues affecting the sector. Respected accommodation leaders from across Australia were in attendance at the inaugural meeting with Federal Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, Andrew Giles, joining as a special guest.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 3, 2023
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is taking a stand against deceptive practices in online reviews and social media metrics. With a proposed formal ban, the FTC intends to crack down on fake reviews, testimonials, and the use of phony followers and views to artificially inflate social media metrics. This means we’ll see a lot more hotels and travel businesses get authentic reviews and followers in the future!
Skift Blog
AUGUST 3, 2023
Skift Take: It's great for the global tourism economy's recovery that Americans are traveling again like they did before the pandemic. The U.S. now needs international visitors to travel back again into its country at their pre-pandemic level.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 3, 2023
Meliá earned 49M in the 2nd quarter and confirmed its return to normal operating levels, recording a positive in revenue (+9.3% vs 2022) that boosted halfyear revenue to 909.7M (+22.
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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.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 3, 2023
Skift Take: Despite talk of economic uncertainly going on two years, Booking Holdings' results – and forecast – indicate travelers still aren't slowing down.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 3, 2023
Central Pattana and Centara Hotels & Resorts announced the highly anticipated re-launch of Centara Udon after completing a series of renovations to elevate the property even further with remodelled facilities and a new selection of dining options.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 3, 2023
Skift Take: European airlines are flying from strength to strength this year with talk of an economic slowdown seemingly just a memory.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 3, 2023
Home-from-home: Part of its steadfast global approach, PPDS has extended its commitment to its manufacturing facility in Mexico, confirming a sustainable yet substantial increase in local production in 2024. The increase is set to support the growing demand for Philips MediaSuite TVs, which debuted in the Mexican market in early 2023.
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Skift Blog
AUGUST 3, 2023
Skift Take: This week saw a flurry of earnings calls, big event fever, a lesson about Google's ads, post-Covid tech adjustments, and more. Find out how well you paid attention with our new quiz.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 3, 2023
The concept of total profit optimization has grown in significance within the hospitality industry. Not just a focus on profit margins, this approach embraces all revenue-generating areas in a hotel, including ancillary outlets. By harnessing the power of data, hoteliers measure the performance of each outlet to identify the most profitable strategies, setting a new standard for business optimization.
Hotel Management
AUGUST 3, 2023
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts has reported strong growth momentum in Asia Pacific for the first half of the 2023 calendar year with several openings and new brands entering the market. RevPAR was up 31% in the APAC region and room size increased by 6% thanks to the addition of new hotels. “In the first half of 2023, we’ve achieved phenomenal results; driven by three game-changing factors; the strong recovery of bleisure travel across Asia Pacific, the combined rebound in Greater China’s domestic an
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 3, 2023
Zel, the lifestyle hotel brand resulting from a partnership between tennis superstar Rafa Nadal and the Meliá Hotels International group, has just signed an agreement for its first Mexican hotel. Operating under the name Zel Sayulita, this new property represents an important milestone in the brand’s growth strategy and its goal to take unique Mediterranean lifestyle-inspired experiences to world-renowned destinations.
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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.
Hotel Management
AUGUST 3, 2023
Marriott International has reported a strong second quarter with RevPAR increases across the board and an improved performance in the recently reopened market of China. “With continued momentum in demand for global travel, we posted another quarter of outstanding results,” said Marriott International President and Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Capuano.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 3, 2023
The Salamander Collection today announced the evolution of its unique brand. Founded by renowned business leader Sheila Johnson, the distinct and expanding company has re-branded to mark the 10-year anniversary of its flagship resort in Virginia.
Hotel Management
AUGUST 3, 2023
The Lil Red restaurant pop-up that made an appearance at QT Queenstown in 2021 is set to become a permanent fixture at the hotel from this month. The 40-seat restaurant, located on the sixth floor of the hotel, will reopen its doors on August 11 with a fine dining offering led by Executive Chef Ryan Henley. Diners will enjoy a relaxed setting with a cosy fireplace and a “punchy” colour palette by award-winning designer Nic Graham.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 3, 2023
Strategic Solution Partners (SSP) continues to grow their consulting team to help hotel operators target new areas of interest within the hospitality space.
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Hotel Management
AUGUST 3, 2023
Aboriginal light festival Parrtjima will return to Alice Springs (Mparntwe) in 2024 to highlight the importance of interconnectedness in Aboriginal cultures. Running from April 12-21 with a new events delivery partner who will infuse innovative technologies with traditional storytelling methods, Parrtjima 2024 will offer visitors a profound experience.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 3, 2023
Allyship, psychological safety and authenticity are the most valued workplace considerations by IHG Hotels & Resorts employees in Thailand, according to a new survey.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 3, 2023
Skift Take: Can massive investments and improving geopolitics in the Middle East propel the aviation industry in the region to new heights? Should Middle Eastern carriers be concerned about India's ambitions goals for its aviation industry? Skift Research digs deep to find answers.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 3, 2023
hihotels by Hospitality International, a recognized leader in franchising of conversion and new build hotels for economy lodging, has continued its growth this year by signing four properties to the system – three Scottish Inns in Texas and a Red Carpet Inn & Suites in New Jersey.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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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