Fri.Apr 18, 2025

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How to maximize hotel revenue without discounting

Hotel Speak

Okay, so we all love a good deal, right? Getting something cheaper always feels like a win. And hotels and resorts have definitely caught on to this, offering tons of discounts to get people to book. But a lot of hoteliers have gotten stuck in a loop of constantly slashing prices, offering direct channel discounts, OTA promotions, and special rate packages to drive occupancy.

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CoStar: U.S. Hotel Industry Continues Mixed Yearly Performance Comparisons

Lodging

ARLINGTON, VirginiaThe U.S. hotel industry reported mixed year-over-year comparisons,according toCoStars latest data through April 12, 2025. U.S. Hotel PerformanceApril 6 – April 12, 2025Percentage change from comparable week in 2024Occupancy: 65.6 percent (down 0.3 percent)ADR: $162.72 (up 0.5 percent)RevPAR: $106.81 (up 0.2 percent) Year-over-year percentage changes were lower due to comparison against the week of the total solar eclipse in 2024.

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Why Sustainability is the Future of Hospitality

Hotel Speak

Every year, hotels worldwide generate an estimated 289,700 tons of waste. Meanwhile, the annual carbon footprint of the hospitality industry as a whole is estimated at 3% of total global carbon emissions. These numbers highlight an urgent need for change across the board. Earth Day, celebrated annually on April 22, serves as a global call to action for environmental responsibility.

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Waldorf Astoria Osaka – a thoughtful interfusion of Eastern and Western motifs

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Waldorf Astoria Osaka – a thoughtful interfusion of Eastern and Western motifs Waldorf Astoria Osaka – a thoughtful interfusion of Eastern and Western motifs Marking the debut of Waldorf Astoria in Japan, Waldorf Astoria Osaka is a soaring 252-room edifice with panoramic skyline views, seamlessly blending New Yorks timeless legacy with the dynamic energy of Osaka… Located in the trendsetting Umekita District , Waldorf Astoria Osaka is a gateway to Japans cultural

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Smart Tools & Strong Teams: A People-First Approach to AI in Sales

Speaker: Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy

AI isn’t replacing salespeople—it’s empowering them. The most forward-thinking sales organizations are using AI to enhance human performance rather than eliminate it. From coaching and messaging to prospecting and pipeline accountability, artificial intelligence is giving managers and SDRs the new tools they need to work smarter, sell better, and close more.

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Red Sea Global to Sell Luxury Homes Alongside Saudi Hotels

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The residentially focused Laheq Island could mark the start of something bigger for Saudi Arabia: getting people to want to buy property in the kingdom.

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Go bespoke with your parquet from The Solid Wood Flooring Company

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Go bespoke with your parquet from The Solid Wood Flooring Company Go bespoke with your parquet from The Solid Wood Flooring Company The Solid Wood Flooring Company is known for its ability to adapt to provide unique flooring options for clients. This includes bespoke parquet patterns that elevate any space with timeless elegance… Specialising in patterns like the classic Mansion and Heritage Weave, The Solid Wood Flooring Company offers designers the opportunity to infuse the

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4 Keys to Hiring Better Salespeople

Anthony Cole Training

As you take stock of your teams performance, what concerns you most? Is it the challenge of maintaining your companys market share? Are you worried that your salespeople are not selling? Are you concerned that they even have what it takes to sell?

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Riu Hotels Merges Holdings While Expanding Beyond Spain

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Riu Hotels is doing some corporate reshuffling while targeting more than 10% growth in net revenue this year.

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What Hotels Can Learn from STRs About Instant Guest Delight

Hospitality Tech

It turns out you dont need years of data to create a personal touch. STRs are doing it with one stay and smart tech.

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Biz Travel and Hotel Tech: 5 Startups Raised $53 Million Over 2 Weeks

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Startup funding is slow so far this year, but tech for business travel and hotels is pushing forward.

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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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Crowne Plaza Study Unveils Growing Demand for Blended Travel Beyond Traditional Work&Life Balance

Hotel News Resource

Crowne Plaza by IHG has released a white paper revealing a significant shift in travel trends. The demand for far&reaching flexibility beyond traditional work&life balance is rising, with an increasing focus on personal growth, mind&body equity, and connection during travel.

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Minor Hotels and Strategizing for Film Tourism Success – Skift Travel Podcast

Skift Blog

Skift Take: In this episode of the Skift Podcast, Rafat Ali speaks with Ian Di Tullio, global chief commercial officer of Minor Hotels, about the company's growth strategy, the evolving hospitality landscape, and the influence of pop culture and film tourism on bookings.

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CBRE 2025 Outlook: Investor Confidence in European Hotel Sector Remains High

Hotel News Resource

The CBRE's European Hotel Investor Intentions Survey 2025 reveals strong investor sentiment and strategic interest in the European hospitality sector. London continues to top the list as the most attractive investment destination.

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Google’s Loss, Recession’s Impact and Biz Travel’s Concerns

Skift Blog

Skift Take: On todays pod we discuss Googles legal setback, a weaker forecast for travel brands, and the outlook for business travel.

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New Research-Backed Strategies to Empower Managers as Culture & Engagement Leaders

Speaker: Beth Sunshine, SVP, Up Your Culture

When culture isn’t consistently lived out across the organization, engagement suffers—and it often starts with a disconnect at the top. In this session, Beth Sunshine, SVP of Up Your Culture at The Center for Sales Strategy, will reveal how HR and executive leaders can close the gap between vision and execution by equipping frontline and mid-level managers to become culture carriers.

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Powering People, Brands, and Innovation: Kristin Lynch Named Top Woman in Restaurant Tech

Hospitality Tech

From CPG to cutting-edge analytics, Lynch's leadership at Paytronix drives loyalty, mentorship, and the future of guest engagement.

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Versace Mansion Team To Open Donatella Boutique Hotel in Miami Beach

Hotel News Resource

Article - Versace Mansion Team To Open Donatella Boutique Hotel in Miami Beach - Donatella Boutique Hotel and Restaurant, backed by the team behind Versace Mansion, will open in May 2025 in Miami's iconic Art Deco district.

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Caesars Republic Scottsdale Hotel by Hilton “Empowers” its Guests with Automated Window Treatments from PowerShades

Hospitality Tech

Automated shades have proven to be a sustainable and efficient solution for the hotel, its guest rooms restaurants, fitness center, ballroom and other common areas.

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Travel Tech Announces Panels for Its Upcoming Policy & Innovation Showcase 

Hotel News Resource

Article - Travel Tech Announces Panels for Its Upcoming Policy & Innovation Showcase - Panels will focus on public policies needed to support tourism and major sporting events and the newest generation of travel tech innovators

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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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Shaping What’s Next: Hospitality Executives Tackle Industry Challenges at AAHOACON25

Lodging

During the last day of AAHOACON25 at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, AAHOA members gathered to explore the evolving challenges and opportunities within the hospitality industry. Among their top concerns were profitability, development, economic shifts, and more. These pressing topics took center stage during a panel discussion titled A View From the Top: Shaping the Future of Hospitality, where nine leading hospitality executives shared their insight

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AI Agents Are Now Booking Hotel Rooms – Is Your Property Ready?

Refine

AI is moving fast. Really fast. Every day seems to bring a new breakthrough: an image generator that goes viral, a smarter chatbot, a more powerful time-saving tool. Some innovations will fizzle out or quickly be supplanted. Others will fundamentally change how we live and work. And one of the latest to watch for revenue The post AI Agents Are Now Booking Hotel Rooms Is Your Property Ready?

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Residence Inn Atlanta Midtown/Georgia Tech Unveils Updates

Lodging

ATLANTA, GeorgiaThe Residence Inn Atlanta Midtown/Georgia Tech, owned by RLJ Lodging Trust and managed byAimbridge Hospitality, announced a fresh new look following recent renovations designed to enhance the guest experience. The 90-room property has been upgraded with extended-stay travelers especially in mind. The renovations include contemporary lighting, Atlanta-inspired artwork, guest rooms including refreshed carpeting with a modern blue and gray-toned color palette, enhanced full-size sle

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Crescent adds two Tulsa hotels to portfolio

Hotel Business

Crescent Hotels & Resorts has assumed management of two DoubleTree by Hilton properties in Tulsa, OK: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tulsa – Warren Place and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tulsa Downtown. The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tulsa – Warren Place, located adjacent to LaFortune Park, is approximately 10 miles from downtown Tulsa’s attractions, including the Tulsa Expo Center and Tulsa International Airport.

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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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AHLA Statement on Appointment of AAHOA’s New Board Chair

Lodging

WASHINGTON, D.C.American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President & CEORosanna Maietta issued the following statement following the appointment of KP Patel as chairman of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA). I am so excited to congratulate KP on his appointment as board chair of AAHOA, and I look forward to our two organizations continuing to collaborate to advance the hotel industry.

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Accor to add 17 hotels in the Americas

Hotel Business

Accor has entered into exclusive negotiations with Royal Holiday Group to acquire 17 management agreements (3,200 keys). The portfolio includes six existing all-inclusive resorts in Mexico (1,660 keys) to be managed by Ennismore, as well as 11 existing resorts and city hotels in Mexico, Argentina, Puerto Rico and the U.S. (1,540 keys) to be managed by Accor PM&E Americas.

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Populus Seattle to Open in Spring 2025

Lodging

SEATTLE, WashingtonPopulus Hotels, a collection of carbon-positive hotels, announced the debut ofPopulus Seattle, opening late spring 2025. Formerly known as the Westland Building, the adaptive reuse property reflects the buildings 1907 history and has beenmodernized to give it a new life.The120-room boutique hotel will include Pioneer Squares first rooftop bar, a signature restaurant, and design that evokes the feeling of a Pacific Northwest rainforest.

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HB on the Scene: Vimal (Ricky) Patel elected AAHOA secretary

Hotel Business

AAHOA has revealed its new board of directors for the 2025-26 term, elected at the 2025 AAHOA Convention & Trade Show (AAHOACON25) in New Orleans. These leaders, which include newly elected Secretary Vimal (Ricky) Patel , will guide AAHOA’s mission to advocate for and empower its more than 20,000 members nationwide. Since immigrating to the U.S. at age 21, Patel has owned both branded and independent hotels.

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Don't 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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HREC Arranges Sale of Three Sonesta Hotels in Michigan

Lodging

DENVER, Colorado; DETROIT, Michigan; ATLANTA, GeorgiaHREC Investment Advisors announced it has arranged the sale of the 94-room Sonesta Simply SuitesDetroit – Novi and the 122-room Sonesta SelectDetroit – Novi, located in Novi, Michigan and the 148-room Sonesta Select Detroit – Auburn Hills, located in Auburn Hills, Michigan. A Michigan-based hotel owner/operator has acquired all three assets.

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Populus Seattle to debut in late spring

Hotel Business

Populus Hotels , a collection of carbon-positive hotels, has revealed that Populus Seattle is set to open in late spring. Formerly known as the Westland Building, the 120-room, adaptive-reuse property will feature Pioneer Squares first rooftop bar and a signature restaurant. The property was developed by Urban Villages and will be managed by Aparium Hotel Group.

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AAHOA Announces New Secretary and 2025-26 Members of the Board at AAHOACON25

Lodging

NEW ORLEANS, LouisianaAAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) announced its new Board of Directors for the 2025-26 term, elected at the 2025 AAHOA Convention & Trade Show in New Orleans. These leaders, who include newly electedSecretary Vimal (Ricky) Patel,will guide AAHOA’s mission to advocate for and empower its more than 20,000 members nationwide.

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SVC sells three Michigan Sonesta properties

Hotel Business

HREC Investment Advisors arranged the sale of the 94-room Sonesta Simply Suites Detroit – Novi and the 122-room Sonesta Select Detroit – Novi, located in Novi, MI and the 148-room Sonesta Select Detroit – Auburn Hills, located in Auburn Hills, MI. A Michigan-based hotel owner/operator has acquired all three assets. HREC exclusively represented an affiliate of Service Properties Trust (SVC) , as the seller in this transaction.

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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!