Tue.Feb 06, 2024

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Aimbridge Hospitality Updates U.S. Operations, Shifts Teams

Lodging

PLANO, Texas—Aimbridge Hospitality outlined plans to streamline its U.S. operations, including adding an Owner Relations team to its structure and moving to two focused operating divisions named Aimbridge Select and Aimbridge Full Service. The changes announced reflect the company’s pledge to deliver comprehensive management service. The addition of an Owner Relations team nods to the fast-paced environment hotel owners, asset managers, and hospitality brands face daily and looks to provide part

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Announcing the Skift Travel Spotlight Podcast

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector is moving from vision to reality. Skift is exploring this journey in a new limited-series podcast, The Skift Travel Spotlight: The Future of Tourism in Saudi Arabia.

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CETT Barcelona School of Tourism, Hospitality and Gastronomy wins European Mise en Place Cup 2024

Hospitality Net

The 16th edition of the European Mise en Place Cup (EMCup) took place on Sunday 4 and Monday 5 February in Maastricht. The theme of this edition was "When artificial intelligence meets human intelligence - The rise of a new generation". The winner of the EMCup 2024 is CETT Barcelona school of tourism, hospitality and gastronomy from Spain, followed by HIM Hotel Institute Montreux from Switzerland and Hotel Management School Maastricht, the Netherlands.

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Nigeria’s Transcorp Hotels Posts Record Profits and Expands Hilton Operations

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Nigeria has the largest economy in Africa, and perhaps its most prominent hospitality player is Transcorp Hotels. While relatively small, the brand is watched with interest because of its expansion plans.

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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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Mantra Club Croc reveals coastal-inspired rooms in $8 million revamp

Hotel Management

Mantra Club Croc in Queensland’s Airlie Beach has revealed a AU$8 million refurbishment of all 160 guestrooms. Owned by Well Smart Group, the revamped resort presents stylish boutique-style accommodation with coastal-inspired decor. “The transformation of all 160 guestrooms, coupled with the upcoming upgrades to other areas of the resort, solidifies Mantra Club Croc as a premier holiday destination, seamlessly blending historical charm with modern coastal flair,” said Accor Pacific Chief Operati

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Bolts on Alaska 737 Max 9 Door Plug Appeared to Be Missing, Investigators Say

Skift Blog

Skift Take: A preliminary report from the NTSB found that the bolts meant to keep the door plug intact seemed to be missing before it blew off an Alaska Airlines jet.

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Indian Carriers Inducted 112 Aircraft in 2023: India Report

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The aggressive increase in the fleet size of airlines is accompanied by rapid expansion of operations. The Indian travel industry is rapidly growing, driven by the middle class.

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Moxy Hotel debuts in Malaysia and lights up Putrajaya

Hospitality Net

Putrajaya stands out as a cultural hub situated just steps away from IOI City Mall, Southeast Asia’s retail giant. The hotel positions itself as a basecamp for fashionistas and thrill-seekers, with easy access to major retail therapy and exciting entertainment options, including a futuristic indoor theme park. The hotel is in proximity to Kuala Lumpur International Airport and major highways connecting Klang Valley and beyond, placing guests in the perfect spot to explore the area’s amenities wi

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Boeing Is (Mostly) Back in Action

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Boeing's return to the skies, Brand USA's international Super Bowl push, and Dallas' big sports tourism win.

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Airlie Beach’s iconic Mantra Club Croc Announces Refurbishment

Hospitality Net

Owned by Well Smart Group and operated under Accor’s popular Mantra brand, the resort’s new interior design concept echoes seaside elegance, offering stylish boutique-style accommodation with coastal-inspired décor.

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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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Choice Hotels to Install Tesla EV Chargers at Cambria and Other Brands

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Hotel groups have a chance to boost their long-term share of guests as electric vehicle (EV) adoption is poised to take off.

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COSI Vientiane Nam Phu to Open Soon

Hospitality Net

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, proudly announces its latest venture, COSI Vientiane Nam Phu, marking the affordable lifestyle brand’s first foray into the overseas market after the resounding success of its preceding COSI properties. A modern hotel and connected city base in Vientiane, Laos, this landmark property is set to open its doors on 1st March 2024, welcoming travellers to explore the city’s vibrant life, heritage, and history.

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Has Frontier Airlines Broken America’s Low-Cost Curse?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Frontier is slashing capacity from over-served markets such as Las Vegas and Orlando as it chases higher-spending passengers.

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Eric Danziger Announced Retirement as CEO of Braintree Group

Hospitality Net

After an illustrious career spanning over five decades in the hospitality industry, Eric Danziger, CEO of Braintree Group and Resolute Road Hospitality, has officially announced his retirement. Danziger’s contributions to the industry have been invaluable, and his leadership has played a significant role in shaping the success and growth of every organization he has been a part of throughout his career.

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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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United’s Super Bowl Ad: Book Now – No Change Fees

Skift Blog

Skift Take: United’s Super Bowl ad focuses on its no-change-fees policy as Washington casts scrutiny on airlines’ consumer practices.

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FutureLog Expands International Business Development Team to Meet Growing Global Demand for Hospitality’s Most Trusted Procure-to-Pay Software

Hospitality Net

FutureLog, the leading provider of innovative cloud-based procure-to-pay solutions for the hospitality industry since 1999, is pleased to announce the expansion of its international business development team. This expansion comes in response to the emerging demand for FutureLog’s cutting-edge P2P software in the hospitality and gastronomy market. With over 2000 customers in 50 countries, FutureLog currently has 7 global offices and hosts a network of over 14000 suppliers representing 1.5 million

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Florida Vacation Rental Bill: Next Move Is in the House

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The Florida House and Senate would still have to agree on two slightly different vacation rental bills before the measure becomes law.

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Tambourine Celebrates HSMAI Adrian Award Recognition

Hospitality Net

Tambourine, the Fort Lauderdale-headquartered digital marketing technology company serving hotels, resorts, and tourism destinations worldwide, is celebrating four Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Adrian Awards.

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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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Chinese Tourists Plan Fewer Trips to Europe in 2024

Skift Blog

Skift Take: European destinations need to come up with new strategies to attract Chinese tourists.

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Paris Summer Olympics: Three key trends to consider

Hospitality Net

The impact of sporting events on hotel performance has been well-documented recently. Now all eyes are on the Summer Olympics in Paris between 26 July-11 August 2024. This summer will mark exactly 100 years since the Summer Olympics were last held in France.

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Eric Danziger Retires as CEO of Braintree Group

Lodging

BOISE, Idaho—After a career spanning over five decades in the hospitality industry, Eric Danziger, CEO of Braintree Group and Resolute Road Hospitality, has officially announced his retirement. Danziger’s leadership has played a role in the success and growth of every organization he has been a part of throughout his career. During his time with Braintree Group, Danziger continued to build on his legacy, emphasizing service, growth, and culture within the organization.

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Accor UK gifts £61,000 to fund apprenticeship scheme at Brewhouse & Kitchen

Hospitality Net

Accor, the world leading hospitality group, today announced it has partnered with microbrewery and British pub group, Brewhouse & Kitchen, to gift £61,000 of Apprenticeship Levy to fund the development of 10 apprenticeships across Brewhouse’s 22 venues in the UK.

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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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Taking a Cue From Architectural Pioneers

Lodging

In October, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants debuted its second New York City property—an adaptive reuse of a hotel originally designed by renowned “Miami Modern” architect Morris Lapidus. Part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury & lifestyle portfolio, the 364-room Kimpton Hotel Theta is situated in the nexus of Hell’s Kitchen and Times Square. Brooklyn-based CRÈME / Jun Aizaki Architecture & Design aimed to pay homage to Lapidus’ era throughout the project, including the new lobby. [

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Machine Learning Basics for Hotel and Correlation versus Causation Modeling

Hospitality Net

There are many definitions of machine learning (ML). For purposes of this explainer, ML is the scientific study of algorithms and statistical models that computer systems automatically use in real-time to effectively perform a specific objective function (such as optimizing revenue) without using explicit instructions. Instead, ML relies on patterns and inference.

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JLL Capital Markets Arranges Financing for Courtyard in Utah

Lodging

SAN DIEGO, California—JLL Capital Markets announced that it arranged $25.4 million in financing for 149-key Courtyard by Marriott in Cotton Heights, Utah. JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, an affiliate of Huntington Hotel Group, and secured a floating-rate, interest-only loan from NYL Investors with a term of up to four years inclusive of an extension option.

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Hilton Debuts Creative TV Spots Featuring GRAMMY?Winning Laufey, Celebrating Fans on Music’s Biggest Night

Hospitality Net

Since hosting the first-ever GRAMMY Awards at The Beverly Hilton in 1959, Hilton has been more than just a name in the hotel industry. From inventing the Vegas residency to welcoming musicians who have penned world-famous songs while at Hilton properties, Hilton’s history is rich with musical milestones.

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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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Nomadix Acquires New Patent for Passpoint Authentication

Lodging

LOS ANGELES—Nomadix Inc. was issued U.S. Patent No. 11,855,986 by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on Dec. 26, 2023. The patent, titled, “Management of network intercept portals for network devices with durable and non-durable identifiers,” represents Nomadix’s ongoing work in networking technology and adds to its patent portfolio.

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Beyond the TV

Hospitality Net

To make their guests “feel at home”, hotels have had to continually update the entertainment offerings in their guest rooms to match the amenities purchased for home use. Radios were first introduced at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel in 1927, followed by the offering of televisions at the Roosevelt Hilton in New York City in 19471. In the 1960s, hotels and motels began to proudly promote the advent of color televisions, and during the 1970s, hotels started to offer the option of free movie channels

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Asia growth: Jetstar takes off for Seoul and Osaka from Brisbane in travel boost

Hotel Management

Jetstar has significantly boosted international low fares seats in southeast Queensland with new flights taking off between Brisbane and Seoul in South Korea, and between Brisbane and Osaka, Japan. Using its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, Jetstar will operate three return flights a week between Brisbane and Seoul (Incheon) and four weekly return flights from Brisbane to Osaka (Kansai).

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Habyt introduces ’Habyt Flex’, pioneering the concept on flexible living

Hospitality Net

Habyt, the world’s leading flexible housing provider, is proud to announce the launch of a groundbreaking category in flexible living – Habyt Flex. This new product marks a departure from traditional hospitality models, and it is meant to accommodate new emerging trends in the living sector.

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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.