Skift Blog
MARCH 27, 2023
Skift Take: Tourism marketing slogans should stick to their domain when they try to spur locals to civic pride and action: focusing on what makes the destination so great to attract locals and visitors in the first place.
Lodging
MARCH 27, 2023
ATLANTA—Officials of the former Banyan Tree Management announced that the company has relaunched as Aperture Hotels. The new company will continue to provide hotel management services but with an eye on expanding its third-party management portfolio and possible management company mergers and acquisitions. “Historically, we have been seen almost exclusively as an extension of Banyan Investment Group, providing services only for their portfolio,” said Charles Oswald, president and CEO, Aperture H
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Skift Blog
MARCH 27, 2023
Skift Take: It is mind boggling to think about how needlessly difficult hoteliers' jobs can be because of old technology. The hotel industry is definitely late to make an upgrade, but better late than never.
Lodging
MARCH 27, 2023
Like many in the hospitality business, CoralTree Hospitality Group President Tom Luersen grew up in the industry. In his case, that formative experience was a job at the Galt House, a Louisville, Kentucky hotel where his father served as general manager. There, he mowed lawns at 13 and functioned in a managerial role—assistant front office manager—at age 16.
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
Skift Blog
MARCH 27, 2023
Skift Take: Carnival's North America market continues to be a star performer, and Europe is doing very well. Still, that won't be enough to return Carnival to full health post-pandemic. It needs to speed up growth in Asia and Australia.
Lodging
MARCH 27, 2023
What initially inspired you to get into the hospitality business? Having grown up in Asia and fortunate to travel regularly with my family, I became fascinated at a young age by the cross-cultural expressions of hospitality in Asia-Pacific. My father’s focus in international real estate development, including hotels, further exposed me to the unique complexities of hotels as operating businesses.
Hotel Sales Focus brings together the best content for hotel sales and marketing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Lodging
MARCH 27, 2023
HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—Helped by spring break travel, U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week, according to STR’s latest data through March 18, 2023. U.S. Hotel Performance March 12-18, 2023 Percentage change from comparable weeks in 2022, 2019:Occupancy: 67.6 percent (up 1.3 percent, down 2.5 percent)ADR: $167.04 (up 8.9 percent, up 23.9 percent)RevPAR: $112.89 (up 10.4 percent, up 20.8 percent) Among the Top 25 Markes, Boston saw the highest year-over-year increase in
Skift Blog
MARCH 27, 2023
Skift Take: There's always room for innovative entrepreneurs to create whitespace. Kapil Chopra, founder and CEO, thinks he's found some in the luxury boutique segment with his Postcard Hotel brand. Watch out, Aman, Six Senses, and One&Only.
Lodging
MARCH 27, 2023
SALEM, Oregon—Hilton announced the opening of the Holman Riverfront Park Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, in Salem, Oregon. The seven-story hotel, developed by Sturgeon Development Partners, has 127 guestrooms and suites and is adjacent to the Salem Convention Center. The hotel is also nearby the Oregon State Capitol and Willamette Valley Wine Country.
Skift Blog
MARCH 27, 2023
Skift Take: Despite the volatility of the past few years, China is on track to become the world’s largest tourism market by 2032. As domestic travel returns, Accor is gaining market share by accelerating growth and tailoring solutions for the Chinese market.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
Social Hospitality
MARCH 27, 2023
Amazon advertising campaigns are a powerful tool for businesses to promote their products. They allow brands to reach potential customers on the world’s largest online marketplace. Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, and Sponsored Display ads are some of the various advertising formats that marketers can use to target customers based on their search terms, interests, and behaviors.
Skift Blog
MARCH 27, 2023
Skift Take: By offering travel insurance as a way to provide end-to-end customer care to their guests, hotels can improve the traveler experience while winning repeat business, growing loyalty, and building customer lifetime value.
eHotelier
MARCH 27, 2023
It’s now possible for hotels to use digital communications technology to intercept guest requests and reviews as they appear. Hoteliers can use this technology to shape their reputation rather than allowing third-party review sites to define them.
Skift Blog
MARCH 27, 2023
Skift Take: Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at marketing safaris to modern families, measuring hotel performance, and leadership roles for women in hospitality.
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!
Hotel News Resource
MARCH 27, 2023
Some websites don’t care about quality, and whatever AI produces will be fine. But the trick isn’t to compare content to what AI can do today. Large language models are developing quickly, and will revolutionize much of life in the coming years (though there will be pushback). For instance while two pilots still make sense in the cockpit, we’ll get to the point where an AI co-pilot outperforms a human.
Hotel Business
MARCH 27, 2023
Banyan Investment Group has been rebranded as Satori Collective , an investment management firm focusing primarily on hotel property investment. Additionally, as reported in Hotel Business , the company has spun off its property management platform to become Aperture Hotels , an independent, third-party hotel management company. Moving forward, Satori and Aperture will work independently of one another.
Hotel News Resource
MARCH 27, 2023
Global hotel demand is off to a strong start in 2023, with Q1 outperforming hotel occupancy figures for the same months in 2022, according to Amadeus’ Demand360® data as of March 12, 2023. As the industry continues to bounce back, we can only wonder – what will travel look like in 10 years?
Lodging
MARCH 27, 2023
Transforming how you accept payments can help strengthen your brand, drive revenue, enhance transaction security and attract new guests. To learn more about how other hospitality financial leaders are transforming payments, download the Hospitality Payments Transformation eBook. The post Improve RevPAR by Transforming Your Payment Acceptance Strategies appeared first on LODGING Magazine.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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!
Hotel Designs
MARCH 27, 2023
Hotel Designs Sneak peek: Cayo Levantado Resort – a sustainable island oasis Sneak peek: Cayo Levantado Resort – a sustainable island oasis Cayo Levantado Resort plans to open its doors and bring its own rhythm to the Dominican Republic island with a guest experience based on three pillars – local culture, sustainability, and wellness… Located on the island of Cayo Levantado, just a few miles away from Samaná Bay, Cayo Levantado Resort brings together elements of sustainability and innovat
Hospitality Tech
MARCH 27, 2023
Businesses are under increasing pressure to “go green,” and one way companies are doing that is with their business travel practices.
gcommerce
MARCH 27, 2023
Have you been wondering about how to start advertising on TikTok and what your options are? If so, then our recently released E-Book: A Crash Course To TikTok Ads, is just what you need. Inside, you'll find comprehensive answers to your questions. View the full Ebook here. The post [E-Book] A Crash Course To TikTok Ads appeared first on GCommerce Solutions.
Hotel Designs
MARCH 27, 2023
Hotel Designs CDW 2023 preview: what to expect from RAK Ceramics CDW 2023 preview: what to expect from RAK Ceramics RAK Ceramics is getting ready to welcome the design community inside the Design Hub, the brand’s Clerkenwell address. Here’s our sneak preview on what to expect… RAK Ceramics , which has just supplied 1,000 pallets of tiles and sanitaryware to help re-build the regions of Turkey and Syria recently hit by devastating earthquakes, is preparing itself for what might
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.
Hospitality Tech
MARCH 27, 2023
Reducing food waste makes cents and sense.
Demand Calendar
MARCH 27, 2023
Designing a guest experience first allows a hotel to focus on the holistic journey a guest goes through, from the moment they become aware of the hotel to booking, arrival, stay, and departure. Then, a hotel can identify opportunities to create memorable experiences and address potential pain points by outlining the guest journey and understanding the touchpoints at each stage.
Hotel Designs
MARCH 27, 2023
Hotel Designs Inside Hôtel Beauregard in Paris – a boutique, vintage find Inside Hôtel Beauregard in Paris – a boutique, vintage find Hôtel Beauregard, which is housed within an elegant six-storey Haussman building in Paris, opens as hotel group Touriste’s fifth Parisian property. We took a peek inside… Answering to the success of its sister properties – Hotel Les Deux Gares, Hotel Bienvenue and Hotel Panache – Hôtel Beauregard has opened, sheltering its own style throughout 38 rooms
Hotel News Resource
MARCH 27, 2023
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Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
Hotel Designs
MARCH 27, 2023
Hotel Designs Looking ahead: GROHE to launch water-recycling shower in 2024 Looking ahead: GROHE to launch water-recycling shower in 2024 Always, it seems, one step ahead in the sustainable wellness arena, GROHE aims to have all concealed showers water-recycling by 2030. And it all starts with GROHE Everstream… Hot off the heals of launching its first online summit , GROHE has revealed the market launch of its water-recycling shower GROHE Everstream, expanding the brand’s range of ba
Hotel News Resource
MARCH 27, 2023
3D printed buffet food, heartbeat passports and time travelling holiday experiences; a new report released today reveals the predictions for how we will travel and enjoy our holidays in 50 years’ time.
Hotel Marketer
MARCH 27, 2023
For those just joining us, every day during this challenge, I’m going to try and do something different or better, Continue Reading
Hotel News Resource
MARCH 27, 2023
Zooey Deschanel stars at Choice Hotels' Fairy Hotel Mother
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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