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Edinburgh to Charge Scotland’s First Tourist Tax

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Thanks to powers granted by the Scottish parliament, Edinburgh is leading the way on charging its visitors taxes on their hotel stays. We could see more tourist taxes pop up in Scotland, making the destination more expensive.

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Pleasure to Serve: Rob Blood of Lark Hotels on Hospitality as a Lifestyle as Well as a Career

Lodging

Lark Hotels founder Robert Blood wears many hats now. In addition to serving as president of the boutique hotel brand and management company he founded in 2012, he’s principal of the design firm Elder & Ash and partner at Lark Capital, which is an investment and development affiliate. In describing his unlikely journey from English major to hotelier, Blood said he himself is proof of the concept that the “right mindset” is the most important […] The post Pleasure to Serve: Rob Blood of

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Airports Are Spending Big on Tech Upgrades. See Plans for JFK and More

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Air traffic is expected to double from pre-pandemic levels by 2040. Airports need to prepare.

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Marriott launches collaborative council to empower the next generation of leaders

Hotel Management

Marriott International has introduced a business-focused initiative for young professionals across its hotel portfolio aimed at promoting career development and better outcomes for the hospitality industry. The Next Gen Marriott Business Council in New South Wales, which launched on Tuesday, is a collaborative platform that unites millennials and Gen Z employees to exchange ideas and discuss the industry’s challenges and opportunities.

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Smart Tools & Strong Teams: A People-First Approach to AI in Sales

Speaker: Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy

AI isn’t replacing salespeople—it’s empowering them. The most forward-thinking sales organizations are using AI to enhance human performance rather than eliminate it. From coaching and messaging to prospecting and pipeline accountability, artificial intelligence is giving managers and SDRs the new tools they need to work smarter, sell better, and close more.

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United Airlines Raises Concerns Over Alaska-Hawaiian Merger

Skift Blog

Skift Take: United’s issue is its multiple business agreements with Hawaiian — including one on loyalty. Alaska CEO Ben Minicucci has previously said he envisions a loyalty program that would house the two brands if the merger is approved.

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Top tourism and hotel leaders ready for inaugural AHICE Far East Asia

Hotel Management

Japan’s top hoteliers and tourism professionals are preparing to meet next week for the inaugural AHICE Far East Asia on Wednesday, September 5. The half-day event at The Tokyo EDITION hotel in Toranomon will unite leaders from the hotel, aviation, and tourism sectors to discuss challenges and opportunities in this rapidly evolving market. Limited final tickets available here.

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This Week’s Comings & Goings

Lodging

Cloudbeds announced Linda Vallner as vice president for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Prior to joining Cloudbeds, Vallner served as chief operating officer at dailypoint, where she oversaw commercial and operational activities. Hard Rock Hotel San Diego announced the appointment of Matt Greene as managing director. Greene is returning to the Hard Rock team, where he previously served as general manager from 2008 to 2011.

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First Look Inside Qantas’ New ‘Xtra Long Range’ Plane

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Qantas is the latest big-name airline to switch from Boeing to Airbus for its next generation of planes. Despite huge retraining and operational complexities, the carrier is betting that the short-term pain will pay off handsomely.

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HomeTowne Studios Tampa – Airport Opens

Lodging

TAMPA, Florida—Red Roof opened the HomeTowne Studios Tampa – Airport. Developed in conjunction with owner and operator Dhruv Management, the newly built hotel adds 124 extended-stay suites to the area and is designed for long-term visitors. The HomeTowne Studios Tampa – Airport offers amenities, such as modern kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, stove tops, sinks, and dining space; Serta beds; HD flat-screen TVs; WiFi; guest laundry; an exercise room; a marketplace; a business center; a

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Setting the Stage: Skift Global Forum 2024 Opening Night at The Glasshouse

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Join us on September 17th at The Glasshouse for a premier event featuring top travel industry leaders. Discover future trends in travel and global growth. Network over drinks and hors d'oeuvres as we set the stage for an insightful forum ahead.

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How to Coach Reps on Overcoming Sales Objections with Confidence

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Global Sales and David Phelan, Account Executive

In a world where buyers are more informed and objections are more nuanced, confidence isn't optional—it’s a competitive advantage. In high-stakes conversations, knowing how to handle pushback can make or break the deal. Join industry experts Brendan Sweeney and David Phelan for a behind-the-scenes look at how teams are transforming sales coaching with real-time feedback, objection-handling role plays, and pre-call preparation that actually sticks.

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Tavernetta Vail to Open at Four Seasons Resort Vail in Winter 2024

Lodging

BOULDER, Colorado—Frasca Hospitality Group and Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail announced a new partnership to open Tavernetta Vail in winter 2024. “Four Seasons shares our commitment to hospitality excellence, and we are confident in the alignment of our organizations to deliver an unmatched culinary experience to this world-class resort and year-round destination,” says Bobby Stuckey, co-founder, Frasca Hospitality Group and Master Sommelier.

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Short-Term Rental Arms Race, Saudi Tourism Push and Air France-KLM’s Next Move

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at the new amenities arms race, the female-traveler friendly Saudi campaign, and the new shareholder at SAS Scandinavian Airlines.

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Curator Hotel & Resort Collection Partners With PressReader

Lodging

BETHESDA, Maryland—Curator Hotel & Resort Collection announced a strategic partnership with PressReader, a digital newsstand, to offer hotel guests access to thousands of newspapers and magazines worldwide. “Curator member hotels and resorts that are already working with PressReader today have been able to provide their guests with unlimited access to popular publications and news during their stay,” said Brent Hayhurst, vice president of program development for Curator Hotel & Resort Co

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The Star Brisbane celebrates opening with full house

Hotel Management

The Star Brisbane is celebrating its official opening this week as part of the AU$3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf Brisbane transformation, which has been nearly a decade in the making. Delivered by Destination Brisbane Consortium – a joint venture led by The Star Entertainment Group alongside its Hong Kong-based partners, Chow Tai Fook Enterprises and Far East Consortium, Queen’s Wharf Brisbane is expected to bring a major boost to tourism.

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New Research-Backed Strategies to Empower Managers as Culture & Engagement Leaders

Speaker: Beth Sunshine, SVP, Up Your Culture

When culture isn’t consistently lived out across the organization, engagement suffers—and it often starts with a disconnect at the top. In this session, Beth Sunshine, SVP of Up Your Culture at The Center for Sales Strategy, will reveal how HR and executive leaders can close the gap between vision and execution by equipping frontline and mid-level managers to become culture carriers.

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9 Reasons Why John Clune Loves Sydney, Australia

STAAH

Sydney, the dazzling harbour city, has a unique way of captivating the hearts of those who visit or call it home. In this blog post, we explore the many facets of Sydney that make it such a beloved place, focusing on the reasons why John Clune holds this vibrant city close to his heart. Here are 9 reasons why John Clune , Global GDS Development Manager at STAAH loves Sydney: 1) Iconic Landmarks: Sydney is home to some of the world’s most recognizable landmarks with many based around, or in

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BWH signs City Oasis Inn Townsville under SureStay Collection

Hotel Management

BWH Hotels is set to add another economy soft brand hotel to its portfolio with the signing of City Oasis Inn Townsville, SureStay Collection by Best Western in Northern Queensland. City Oasis Inn has been operating independently in the region for over 40 years as a family partnership and is set to benefit from BWH’s distribution, revenue management, and sales and marketing programs from September 2024.

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Jeff Toscano named Aspen Hospitality CEO

Hotel Business

Aspen One , the parent company of Aspen Hospitality, Aspen Skiing Company and Aspen Ventures, has appointed Jeff Toscano as CEO of Aspen Hospitality. He will join the team in a transition from current leader Alinio Azevedo starting on Sept. 16. Toscano brings three decades of experience in the luxury-lifestyle market and is known for his ability to create, manage and scale a variety of assets, according to the company.

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Park Hyatt Changsha reveals stylish interiors by Conran and Partners

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Park Hyatt Changsha reveals stylish interiors by Conran and Partners Park Hyatt Changsha reveals stylish interiors by Conran and Partners Conran and Partners has completed the design of Park Hyatt’s new outpost in the vibrant city of Changsha, China… The hotel occupies the top floors of a tower originally built as office space, and features 230 guestrooms across 11 different typologies, as well as communal areas including a restaurant, tearoom, bar, library, function rooms an

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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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Le Méridien Fort Worth Downtown opens

Hotel Business

Le Méridien Fort Worth Downtown has made its debut. The 14-story boutique hotel, a partnership between Blueprint Hospitality and Remington Hospitality , is the brand’s first property in the Texas city. Located in the former Hotel Texas Annex building, the hotel offers188 guestrooms and suites featuring mid-century modern design, floor-to-ceiling windows and views of downtown.

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AXOR x Starck – celebrating a design partnership of 30 years

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs AXOR x Starck – celebrating a design partnership of 30 years AXOR x Starck – celebrating a design partnership of 30 years It all started with the Salon d’Eau, which included the AXOR Starck collection in 1994, a collection which has become an icon of bathroom design. Over 30 years the partnership between AXOR and Philippe Starck has constantly found new ways to reinvent the bathroom and will continue to innovate in the years to come… Design has not only played a key role in h

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Tips on how to write a winning resume

eHotelier

Here are the essential elements of crafting a resume that showcases your skills and experiences in the best light.

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AsiaÕs F&B Landscape: Key Markets to Watch

Hotel News Resource

As 2024 progresses, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector in Asia shows signs of steady recovery, offering a glimpse of strategic opportunities for investors and hotel operators.

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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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NYC’s Hudson Yards West to include Wynn hotel

Hotel Business

Related Companies / Oxford Properties Group and Wynn Resorts have revealed new project details for the next phase of New York City’s Hudson Yards. The $12-billion total project proposal to build Hudson Yards West on top of the undeveloped western rail yards, is a once-in-a-generation commitment that, if approved by City and State officials, would provide significant quality-of-life improvements for the neighborhood and enormous economic opportunity for the entire city, including: Wynn New

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Hilton Signs Dual Branded Hotel In Guyana

Hotel News Resource

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Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Leverages Amadeus Technology to Position Itself as a Premier Resort Destination

Amadeus Hospitality

By implementing Amadeus’ business intelligence and digital media solutions, Puerto Vallarta will be able to make strategic business decisions and run efficient marketing campaigns based on forward-looking data. August 29, 2024 – Aiming to elevate mid-size destinations such as Puerto Vallarta , Amadeus for Destinations offers a turnkey suite of solutions, unique in hospitality, that empower destination marketing organizations (DMOs) to grow and influence their tourism sectors.

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Kimpton Santo debuts in San Antonio

Hotel Business

White Lodging has opened the Kimpton Santo in San Antonio just over a mile from The Alamo. The property features 347 guestrooms, including 16 suites, four food and beverage outlets, a rooftop pool and more that 13,000 sq. ft. of event space, The inspiration behind Kimpton Santo’s name stems from the essence of San Antonio’s namesake, Saint Anthony, along with the history of the land on which the hotel resides.

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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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Tuu launches eco Stay Awards to recognise asia’s most sustainable hotels

eHotelier

Sustainability tracking platform Tuu has launched the Eco Stay Awards 2025, the only dedicated and data-backed sustainability recognition for hotels in Asia. Winners will be announced at a ceremony on 28th March 2025 in Phuket, Thailand.

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HB Roundtable—Positive Vision: Leadership Insight

Hotel Business

Industry executives share how they show leadership within their organizations. Hear from participants of a recent Hotel Business roundtable, hosted and sponsored by Rockbridge. The post HB Roundtable—Positive Vision: Leadership Insight appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.

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Hyatt Place Rouen celebrates official opening

eHotelier

Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announces the opening of Hyatt Place Rouen, expanding the Hyatt Place brand’s global footprint in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members.

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Revinate achieves Data Privacy Framework (DPF) Certification

Revinate

Press release Revinate achieves Data Privacy Framework (DPF) Certification Your Content Goes Here Revinate is now Data Privacy Framework (DPF) certified, ensuring top-tier data security, global compliance, and enhanced trust for hoteliers and their guests. August 2024 | RevinateAMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS (09/30/2024) — Revinate, a global [.] The post Revinate achieves Data Privacy Framework (DPF) Certification appeared first on Revinate.

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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!