After Sonder, Vacasa Receives Notice of Delisting from Nasdaq
Skift Blog
APRIL 30, 2023
Skift Take: Like Sonder, Vacasa is another example of a company that went public way too early via a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, merger.
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The Power of Personalization
Lodging
APRIL 30, 2023
According to a 2021 McKinsey & Company report, companies who excel at personalization generate 40 percent more revenue from those activities than companies who are merely average in that key area. The hospitality experience is particularly suited to customization, and hoteliers can certainly benefit from excelling in catering to guests’ individual preferences.
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Didi’s $1.2 Billion Regulatory Fine Was Largest Ever for Chinese Tech Firm
Skift Blog
APRIL 30, 2023
Skift Take: Chinese ridesharing firm Didi's business is recovering after the country's Covid lockdowns. Didi also had to cope with stiff government retaliation after it insisted on a U.S. stock market listing — now gone — in 2021.
TFE welcomes respected industry veteran Michael Issenberg to its Board
Hotel Management
APRIL 30, 2023
TFE Hotels has welcomed respected hotel industry veteran, Michael Issenberg, to its Board, the business announced in a statement on Sunday. Issenberg, a former CEO of Accor Asia Pacific, brings more than 42 years of international travel and hospitality industry experience at executive and board member level. He joins TFE’s team of board members and executives at a time when the company is ramping up global expansion, having recently debuted the Vibe and Adina brands in Singapore and the Adina br
How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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
USD 1 trillion KSA development pipeline reinforces Vision 2030’s ambitious goals, experts say
Hospitality Net
APRIL 30, 2023
Dubai, UAE – 30 April 2023. More than USD1 trillion worth of real estate and infrastructure projects, including 315,000 hotel keys, are under development or in the pipeline in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, underpinning the ambition set out in the country’s Vision 2030 strategy, according to industry experts speaking ahead of the upcoming Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia, taking place at the Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh, 7-9 May 2023.
Where Smart Hospitality Companies Are Investing in 2023
Skift Blog
APRIL 30, 2023
Skift Take: Discover what’s happening now in hotel investment in a conversation with one of the industry’s leading investor groups.
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Chinese Tourists Fill Macau During Labor Day Weekend
Skift Blog
APRIL 30, 2023
Skift Take: Macau is the beneficiary and Hong Kong the loser as Chinese travelers mark Labor Day weekend.
Single employees in the hotel industry
eHotelier
APRIL 30, 2023
The hospitality workforce is increasingly home to single childless workers. The time has come to address their needs, prompting organisations to create more supportive environments for employees, whilst also boosting hotel outcomes.
Ultra-Luxury Hotels Bet on Measured Growth
Skift Blog
APRIL 30, 2023
Skift Take: In most cases, having not a whole lot more than 25 properties is an optimum number.
Overcoming a Power Outage: Diesel Generators vs. Energy Storage Systems
Hospitality Tech
APRIL 30, 2023
All high-rise buildings (both new and existing) in the United States must be equipped with emergency backup power systems, but which system is best for hotels?
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
India Daily: Los Angeles Expects Indian Visitations to Fully Recover This Year
Skift Blog
APRIL 30, 2023
Skift Take: Here's a hint to destinations that say they want the Indian outbound traveler — don't have visa processing times that last for months. But then that's not really rocket science, right?
New Executives Join the Red Robin Team
Hospitality Tech
APRIL 30, 2023
Industry Vets tapped to fill CMO, Interim CPO roles. Kevin Mayer joins as CMO, and veteran hospitality leader Mark Simpson to serve as Interim Chief People Officer. Jason Rusk was promoted to Chief Business Development Officer.
Google Travel’s Advertising Edge
Skift Blog
APRIL 30, 2023
Skift Take: This week we look at Google’s travel-friendly earnings, Fairmount’s brand revamp, and more stories from travel brands around the world.
Lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke to open its sixth property in London – Ember Locke
eHotelier
APRIL 30, 2023
Lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke has announced it will open its sixth Locke in London in July 2023, with the brand expanding to the city’s exclusive Kensington and Chelsea neighbourhoods. The aparthotel, spread across eight floors, will comprise 121 apartments, ranging from studios to duplex one-bedroom apartments. The lobby and common areas will be complemented by a coffee shop, bar, restaurant, small stage for live performances, co-working space, meeting room, and garden.
ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
The Most Luxurious Rocco Forte Hotels in the World
Private Upgrades
APRIL 30, 2023
In today’s world, we are surrounded by technology and social media. We can scroll through endless feeds and feel as though we have explored the world without even stepping outside our front door. But let’s not forget the true essence of travel. It’s about the human experience. The people we meet, the cultures we immerse ourselves in, and the connections we make.
Meyer Jabara Hotels adds top performing Holiday Inn Express Aiken to its Growing Portfolio
eHotelier
APRIL 30, 2023
Meyer Jabara Hotels has been selected by Miami-based Pappas Hotels to manage the 95-room Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Aiken, S.C. The limited-service hotel without food and beverage is a top performer in the IHG portfolio. This deal marks the fourth Holiday Inn Express to be managed by MJH and its third hotel in South Carolina.
Hoteliers Set Sights on New KPIs Throughout 2023
Hospitality Tech
APRIL 30, 2023
Hotels have spent the last two decades focusing on growing Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR), but today’s hotel leaders are choosing to focus on different metrics.
Prominent hotelier, Michael Issenberg, joins TFE Hotels’ Board
eHotelier
APRIL 30, 2023
One of the industry’s most respected hoteliers, Michael Issenberg, has joined the Board of TFE Hotels as the Australian-based hotel group readies itself for its next phase of global expansion.
A Buyer’s Guide to Future-Proofing Your Restaurant Tech Stack
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Joe Tenczar Joins Sky Zone as CIO
Hospitality Tech
APRIL 30, 2023
Tenczar, HT Advisory Board Member, is one of three key hires as Sky Zone, an indoor active entertainment compay.
Marina Bay Sands ushers in a new era of luxury hospitality
eHotelier
APRIL 30, 2023
Marina Bay Sands’ US$1 billion reinvestment programme – its most ambitious to date since opening in 2010 – reached a critical milestone this week with the completion of over 850 hotel rooms that are setting the tone for a new era of luxury hospitality.
Leading hotel group Choice Hotels appoints new Director of Investment and Portfolio Growth
eHotelier
APRIL 30, 2023
Leading hotel group Choice Hotels Asia-Pac has appointed Trent Conroy to the position of Director, Investment & Portfolio Growth.
Small Luxury Hotels sets its sights on Australia and New Zealand as priority markets
eHotelier
APRIL 30, 2023
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), a collection of over 520 independently owned luxury hotels in more than 90 countries, is investing in its presence in the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) markets, as integral parts for the brand’s strategic direction and expansion plans post-pandemic.
ABM Success Recipe: Mastering the Crawl, Walk, Run Approach
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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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