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Online Travel Brands Take No Summer Vacation

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Already on vacation? Catch up on what happened with Booking, Tripadvisor, Google, Hopper, and more this week.

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Hotel Financial Leadership – Every Line Needs an Owner

Hotel Financial Coach Blog

Click on image to learn more Hospitality Financial Leadership – Every Line Needs an Owner Purchase on Amazon in paperback, hardcover or Kindle format PURCHASE HERE Complimentary Discovery Call – [link] Video Course Links: [link] [link] Be sure to check out my other services on the links below. On-line Strategic Hospitality Financial Leadership Workshops The 3 Month 1-1 Financial Leadership Mentoring Program Hotel Accounting Policy Manuals Hotel Asset Management Program Strategic Hosp

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India Daily: New U.S. Consulates in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad Could Speed Visa Approvals

Skift Blog

Skift Take: In what might seem like a much-needed relief to end long visa delays, how efficiently backlogs are cleared remains to be seen.

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The rise of innovative transportation in transforming the guest experience

eHotelier

Whether it’s a leisurely drive through scenic landscapes or a chauffeured tour of a new city, luxury ground transportation transforms ordinary journeys into extraordinary adventures, leaving guests with cherished memories that they will fondly recall for years to come.

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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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They’re Top Players in Boutique Hotels. They See Power in Brands – and Hostels.

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Investor Stephen Chan has co-created numerous stand-alone boutique hotels, including a high-end hostel. But crafting a new playbook for each property is time-consuming. Can his team master the art of master-branding?

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Verdant Showcases Energy Management Solutions at HITEC, Hospitality Show

Hospitality Tech

The global technology provider will unveil a NEW Mobile App and NEW Energy Service-Optimization Program in Booth 607 at HITEC in Toronto and in Booth 1553 at THS in Las Vegas.

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HITEC News; citizenM Adopts Apaleo

Hospitality Tech

Global hotel developer adopts Apaleo to accelerate innovation.

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Maestro PMS Enables Secure Online Payments with Integration to TransForm by b4

eHotelier

Maestro PMS is making hotel payments easier than ever, thanks to the recent integration with b4’s online payment platform, TransForm. TransForm helps hotels fight fraud and win more chargebacks by ensuring raw credit card data stays hidden from everyone except the cardholder. By passing encrypted credit card data directly into the correct Maestro PMS ledger, hoteliers and their customers benefit from a process that is both more efficient and more secure.

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ROAR Launches 911-Enabled Panic Button

Hospitality Tech

Roar is demonstrating its new 911 Panic Button solution that includes emergency coverage directly to 911 personnel at booth 1950A at HITEC.

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HCN Bringing NEW In-Room Tablet with Modern UI and Mobile Phone Mirroring to HITEC Toronto

eHotelier

Next week at HITEC® Toronto, Hotel Communication Network will showcase its re-engineered in-room tablet with two-way guest communications at the core. The NEW Navigator 2.0 gives guests and staff more control over the stay experience. Guests have everything they need from individual/group messaging, food ordering, check out, and service requests to choosing when they want their rooms clean, where they want food delivered onsite, and how they can explore the local community.

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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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InnSpire Forms Global Channel Distribution Partnership with CNN International Commercial

Hospitality Tech

Alliance allows InnSpire to deliver the news channel and related content to hotels through its advanced IPTV guestroom entertainment system. HITEC booth 2019.

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Dynamically Evolve Room Service to Grow Hotel Food and Beverage.

Belza

Dynamically Evolve Room Service to Grow Hotel Food and Beverage Revenue Seamlessly | Hotel Marketing

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Prommt Integration with ORACLE OPERA Cloud Now Available

Hospitality Tech

Latest integration to empower hotels to send Prommt Payment Requests via any messaging channel, directly from their Oracle OPERA Cloud PMS system.

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Unlocking the Power of Design with Retainer Agreements

Inn Sight

As a graphic design agency, we understand the importance of branding and design in creating a strong visual identity for your clients. Whether you're designing a logo, website, or marketing materials, your work helps businesses stand out from their competitors and establish a strong brand identity. In this article, we'll explore the importance of graphic design and branding, as well as the benefits of design retainers.

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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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Myma.ai Updates Chat GPI, AI-Enabled Digital Assistant Platform

Hospitality Tech

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The Ozarker Lodge, A modern boutique hotel in Branson, MO

eHotelier

The Ozarker Lodge, the first true boutique lifestyle hotel experience in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, opens today as a completely reimagined roadside lodging concept in one of America’s most desirable family adventure destinations. The Ozarker Lodge invites guests to a design-forward, approachable hospitality experience with 102 all-new guest rooms, modern amenities, heated outdoor pool, cedar soaking tubs, engaging programming for all ages, coffee and wine bar, and easy access to the Ozark

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LG Demos EV Charging Stations for Hotels

Hospitality Tech

At HITEC, LG is also highlighting the LG CLOi ServeBot robot assistant and an EV charging station that includes a 55-inch LG digital signage display with an integrated revenue-generating ad placement service.

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IHG growth continues in Thailand with Holiday Inn Resort Pattaya

eHotelier

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, today announces the signing of Holiday Inn Resort Pattaya in partnership with Destination Group, a leading hospitality and restaurant company in Thailand.

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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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Verdant Showcases Energy Management Solutions at HITEC, Hospitality Show

Hospitality Tech

The global technology provider will unveil a NEW Mobile App and NEW Energy Service-Optimization Program in Booth 607 at HITEC in Toronto and in Booth 1553 at THS in Las Vegas.

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Park Hyatt New York appoints Denise Florio as Director of Sales and Marketing

eHotelier

Park Hyatt New York today announced the appointment of Denise Florio as Director of Sales & Marketing of the 210-room luxury, five-star urban resort located on West 57th Street in the heart of bustling Midtown Manhattan. Florio joins the iconic, award-winning property with nearly 20 years of Hyatt experience earned at numerous properties prior to joining Park Hyatt New York.

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Nomadix Brings Connected Experiences to Life at HITEC

Hospitality Tech

Nomadix will showcase its “Better Together” strategy of delivering a portfolio of connectivity and engagement solutions for hospitality and adjacent markets of multi-tenant, retail and more.

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Terranea Resort appoints Chief Marketing Officer, Chad Bustos

eHotelier

Adding an accomplished marketing and branding professional to its executive team, Terranea Resort – a luxury 582-room oceanfront resort on the Palos Verdes Peninsula – has named hospitality industry veteran Chad Bustos as its chief marketing officer. In his new position, Bustos is charged with directing all strategy and brand development for the acclaimed Mediterranean-style resort – a lavish retreat with 102 acres of abundant natural beauty and breathtaking ocean views.

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Beyond the Basics: How to Develop and Retain a Top-Performing Sales Team

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales at Allego

Maximizing sales rep performance is no easy task. 📈 Traditional sales training methods focus heavily on the first few weeks in the sales role. Companies dedicate time, resources, and budget to onboarding new hires, only for them to forget what was learned in those first few weeks, lose motivation, and struggle to come to grips with their role.

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PVNG Integrates with Plaid for Secure Financial Institution Connectivity for Hotels

Hospitality Tech

Aptech is the first hospitality company to link its hotel-specific enterprise accounting solution to the popular data network to achieve seamless, secure access to bank reconciliation data; Visit Aptech in Booth 1301 at HITEC.

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World Travel and Tourism Council and UNWTO sign historic MOU

eHotelier

The Memorandum of Understanding, signed today by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the World Tourism Organization of the United Nations (UNWTO) at the G20 Ministerial meeting (Goa, India), focused on advancing public-private sector cooperation at the global level whilst promoting job creation, talent development and business opportunities around the world.

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MarginEdge Launches Finance Tool

Hospitality Tech

[me] finance is an accounts payable automation solution built exclusively for restaurant accountants and bookkeepers.

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More than 1.6MN Travel and Tourism jobs set to be created in India this year

eHotelier

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2023 Economic Impact Research (EIR) today reveals India’s Travel & Tourism sector is in strong recovery and will be within touching distance of the pre-pandemic peak this year.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Infor Integrates with Mobile Tipping Solution

Hospitality Tech

New integration with TipQwik offers flexible solution to help hotel guests manage gratuities for services.

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HITEC News: Sabre Integrates WhatsApp with Nuvola

Hospitality Tech

Hotels using Nuvola’s Guest Chat module now have the option to choose between SMS messaging or WhatsApp to power their real-time communications with guests.

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