Mon.Apr 17, 2023

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MCR’s Morse Urges Hotel Owners To Push Rate, Cut Out OTAs

Lodging

Referring to AAHOA as the “greatest American dream story,” Tyler Morse of MCR delivered a keynote during AAHOACON ’23 in which he offered plenty of business advice for association members on everything from rate strategies to dealing with disruptors. Morse, who is CEO of MCR—one of the largest owner/operators in the U.S. lodging industry—began by imploring hoteliers to push rate.

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Airbnb’s Uncertain Experiences Strategy

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks closer at Airbnb’s Experiences pullback, the impact of the silent traveler, and the glamour and practicality of European night trains.

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Hotels Grab Opportunity for F&B Profits, Guest Satisfaction Through ‘To Go’ Markets

Lodging

As hotels continue to move away from traditional full-service food & beverage outlets in the wake of the pandemic, Grab & Go markets or food pantries have emerged as the ‘go to’ for today’s guests. Hotel companies and brands alike have identified these options as the best way to meet the changing demands of time-starved guests with the food items they crave.

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American Airlines Pilots Move Ahead With Potential Air Line Pilots Association Merger

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The comparison between the two unions seems in many ways to be the typical one between a large institutional organization and a smaller one that is more agile but has fewer resources.

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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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Peachtree Group Appoints Jarred Bussert as Vice President, Information Technology

Lodging

ATLANTA—Peachtree Group announced the appointment of Jarred Bussert as vp, information technology. In this newly created role, Bussert will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s IT infrastructure, including all business applications, information security and data integrity. “Jarred’s experience and achievements demonstrate his commitment to supporting business strategies with technology infrastructure,” said Greg Friedman, Peachtree’s managing principal an

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Announcing Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta as SGF 2023 Opening Night Speaker

Skift Blog

Skift Take: We are honored to have Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta join us for a fireside chat on opening night of Skift Global Forum 2023, helping to kick off our 10th annual Global Forum. Never one to hold back, this will be a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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Marriott’s New Ad Campaign Touts Its Loyalty Program in a Murky Direct Booking Future

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Marriott's new ad campaign for its loyalty program doesn't explicitly mention online travel agencies. But the ad's gist is that you can find a hotel for any taste and budget on its app. Why book anywhere else?

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Better Hotel Marketing Can Win You More Group Business – Part 1

Hospitality Net

Let’s say you go to your favorite online store to buy something new. You expect to have several options to choose from and you’re trying to find the best option that fits exactly what you need, at the best price.

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Ritz-Carlton Breaks the Mold in the Maldives With New Training Campus

Skift Blog

Skift Take: EHL Hospitality Business School believes its new center on Fari Campus could help hotels retain employees for longer with a bespoke education program. It's certainly one way to solve the labor shortage.

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Investing in Change: 100+ speakers, including industry titans and top visionaries to address hospitality investors at FHS Saudi Arabia

Hospitality Net

Bringing together government leaders, hotel investors, owners, developers and operators at what is set to be the biggest Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) to date, FHS Saudi Arabia will take place from 7-9 May at the Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh.

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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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Boutique Hotel Brand Maisons Pariente Braves the Paris Market

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The first three hotels in Maisons Pariente’s portfolio focused on understated luxury in resort destinations. But, can the family owned company succeed in Europe's capital of luxury hotels?

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Adagio Launches New Advertising Campaign: Aparthotels Where You Feel at Home, Everywhere

Hospitality Net

Adagio is returning to the screens from April 13, with a new advertising campaign (with three films in French, English and German) directed by French communications agency Josiane to support the development of the Adagio brand in France and Europe.

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Brazil’s Retaliatory Visa Rules Would Hurt Its International Tourism Recovery

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Brazil understandably wants equal treatment for its citizens when it comes to visa policies, but right now doesn't seem like the best time.

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Choice Hotels EMEA Adds Scandinavia’s ‘Fortress Hotels’ To Its Ascend Hotel Collection Portfolio

Hospitality Net

Choice Hotels EMEA has added four boutique Scandinavian hotels to its upscale Ascend Hotel Collection portfolio, as part of an agreement between Nordic Choice Hotels and The Fortress Hotels.

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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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India Daily: International Hotel Brands Dig Into Luxury to Attract a Growing Middle Class

Skift Blog

Skift Take: A growing middle class with high disposable income as well as the big fat wedding industry are fueling the Indian luxury hotels market.

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2022 Hilton Year In Review

Hospitality Net

Hilton’s proven growth strategy and network effect continues to deliver results that strengthen the company’s position for the future. We build our business and guest loyalty through a virtuous cycle of geographic growth, tailored brand expansion and chain-scale diversification to serve any guest for any stay occasion, anywhere in the world.

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Australia Welcomes Far Fewer Chinese Tourists Than Expected

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Numbers are at just a fifth compared to before the pandemic, with geopolitical and educational tourism issues at play here.

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Accor partners with CBA and BNZ to offer greater benefits to members of ALL

Hospitality Net

Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia and New Zealand, has partnered with Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Bank of New Zealand to provide even greater benefits, privileges and experiences to members of ALL – Accor Live Limitless, the free lifestyle loyalty programme of Accor.

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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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Traveler Tribes 2033 - Looking Back on Our Predictions for the Future - By Neil Rogan

Hotel News Resource

This is a long-term project, with previous Traveler Tribes report releases in 2007 (exploring the sector in 2020) and 2015 (making predictions for 2030). Each is a fascinating time capsule, revealing how the future looked from vantage points in the past. Today, I would like to look back and see how our predictions have fared – what did we get right and what did we get wrong?

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Hotel Market Beat 2022 - Europe

Hospitality Net

While the most markets across Europe experienced a robust hotel performance recovery, the transaction activity recorded only a modest growth in 2022 hampered by the raised cost of financing, economic and geopolitical concerns. Nevertheless, nearly 800 hotels were sold in 2022 worth €18 billion, 2% more than in 2021. The UK remained the most active hotel investment market although the lead gap has narrowed with the rise of Spain and France, ranked the second and third respectively.

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Peachtree names Jarred Bussert VP, IT

Hotel Business

Peachtree Group has appointed Jarred Bussert as VP, information technology. In this newly created role, he is responsible for all aspects of the company’s IT infrastructure, including business applications, information security and data integrity. “Jarred’s experience and achievements demonstrate his commitment to supporting business strategies with technology infrastructure,” said Greg Friedman, managing principal/CEO, Peachtree. “As Peachtree continues to grow, I

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Waterwalk Celebrates First Conversion Project With Atlanta Live | Stay Property

Hospitality Net

Lodging industry innovator WaterWalk recently introduced its first-ever conversion property, WaterWalk Atlanta - Perimeter Center. The location has undergone extensive interior and exterior modernizations to generate the upscale amenities of the brand’s latest Generation 2.0 model. Located at 6096 Barfield Road in Sandy Springs, the newly renovated WaterWalk Atlanta - Perimeter Center features many elevated design elements and amenities, from the units themselves to the indoor and outdoor shared

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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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7 tips for procuring contractors for a hotel

eHotelier

It might feel like procuring contractors for a hotel is a bit of a minefield, but luckily it's one you can learn to navigate with time and experience. To avoid even the smallest of dilemmas, take these tips on procuring contractors onboard and you’ll keep your hotel running smoothly and avoid any hiccups in the guest experience as well.

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Hilton London Heathrow Airport marks Earth Day

Hospitality Net

Hilton London Heathrow Airport is showcasing a whole raft of new environmental initiatives to coincide with Earth Day.

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Piero Lissoni unveils FUOROSCALA for Atlas Concorde at Milan Design Week 2023

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Piero Lissoni unveils FUOROSCALA for Atlas Concorde at Milan Design Week 2023 Piero Lissoni unveils FUOROSCALA for Atlas Concorde at Milan Design Week 2023 FUORISCALA is a design collaboration between Piero Lissoni and Atlas Concorde, which has doubled its presence during Milan Design Week 2023, debuting at Salone del Mobile… Designer Piero Lissoni and Atlas Concorde are revealing the result of a meaningful collaboration this week during Milan Design Week, which comes in the

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dailypoint™ partners with OpenTable to help make guest experiences more personal

Hospitality Net

dailypoint, Europe’s leading Data Management and CRM platform for the Hospitality Industry, has partnered with OpenTable, a global leader in Restaurant Technology and part of Booking Holdings, to allow hoteliers access to customers’ accommodation and restaurant preferences in one central place. Through the integration, OpenTable guest insights will be made available in the hotel’s central guest database, allowing hoteliers to provide their guests an even more personalized experience.

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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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Little Hotelier partners with Bed-and-Breakfast.it to support Italy’s growing small accommodation sector 

Little Hotelier

Little Hotelier, the award winning all-in-one hotel management software making the lives of small accommodation providers easier, has today integrated with Bed-and-Breakfast.it, allowing more Italian properties the ability to connect with the millions of travellers that make reservations on Bed-and-Breakfast.it annually. A portal for 10,000+ Italian properties, Bed-and-Breakfast.it has for over 20 years provided commission-free bookings for local accommodation providers, offering a fixed fee sub

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Going Long for Hotel Longevity Part X: Boomers to Soon Boom

Hospitality Net

In this ongoing column on the growth of wellness as a profit center for hotels, one concurrent trends to be cognizant of is the aging of the baby boomer generation – ostensibly the wealthiest to date that is, at present, entering the prime travel years of early retirement. This generational shift intersects with the longevity revolution in many interesting ways that hotels can capitalize upon.

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The industry’s future skills needs

eHotelier

eHotelier, a leading hospitality training and education solutions provider, has released a new report on the state of hospitality skills worldwide. Based on a global survey of professionals in the industry, the report highlights the current skills gaps and training needs in the hospitality sector. The survey was conducted over the past six months in.

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Posadas de España and Quartz Inn Hotels announce their alliance in favor of the environment

Hospitality Net

The British group Quartz Inn Hotels has announced its alliance with the Spanish hotel chain Posadas de España, who has joined its program to save energy, water and chemicals.

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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.