Mon.Mar 17, 2025

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stayAPT Suites to Develop Five New Modular Hotels With Capstone Stay, LLC

Lodging

MATTHEWS, North CarolinastayAPT Suites announced a new franchise agreement with Capstone Stay, LLC, to develop five new hotel locations. This collaboration brings modular construction solutions to stayAPT Suites, adding to the brand’s ability to expand while maintaining the standards of design that guests have come to expect. Under the agreement, Capstone Stay, LLC will open five new stayAPT Suites hotels, expanding stayAPT Suites’ presence in key Midwest markets: Rossford, Ohio; Eva

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Hotel Director: Key roles & responsibilities

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What is a hotel director? A hotel director oversees the daily operations of a hotel, ensuring everything runs efficiently while delivering a high standard of guest service. Theyre responsible for key areas such as staff management, guest satisfaction, and financial performance, all while aligning the hotels activities with broader business goals. The title can varysome properties use terms like hotel manager, lodging manager, or director of hospitalitybut the core responsibilities remain the sam

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Vision Hospitality Group Names Mary Beth Cutshall as Chief Growth Officer

Lodging

CHATTANOOGA, TennesseeVision Hospitality Group announced that the company named Mary Beth Cutshall as chief growth officer. In her new role, she will be responsible for helping expand the companys portfolio of owned and operated hotels throughout the United States. With 35 years of hospitality experience across sales, marketing, acquisitions, and business growth, Mary Beth is the perfect candidate to lead Visions growth into new markets and segments with new partners, said Mitch I.

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AAHOA holds Spring National Advocacy Conference

Hotel Business

AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) , the largest hotel owners association in the world, held its Spring National Advocacy Conference (SNAC) in Washington, D.C., bringing together hotel owners from across the country to engage directly with lawmakers. As part of AAHOA’s year-round advocacy efforts, these national advocacy conferences take place twice a yeareach spring and fallto ensure that the voices of America’s hotel owners remain a priority in federal policymaking.

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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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Experimental unveils a flagship hotel in Paris

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Experimental unveils a flagship hotel in Paris Experimental unveils a flagship hotel in Paris Born in Paris, Experimental returns to its roots with the launch of Hotel Experimental Marais, the hedonistic hospitality brands latest flagship property… Hotel Experimental Marais marks the groups third Parisian hotel, accompanying Grand Pigalle Experimental and Grand Boulevards Experimental.

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Wyndham Rewards launches industry-first U.S. debit card

Hotel Business

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has launched the Wyndham Rewards Debit Card, a first-of-its-kind offering from a major hospitality brand in the U.S. Designed for younger travelers and those who prefer a debt-free lifestyle, the Wyndham Rewards Debit Card allows users to earn Wyndham Rewards points on day-to-day transactions, from gas and groceries to dining, retail and more.

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First Hospitality promotes Jenna Fishel to CCO

Hotel Business

Hotel management and development company First Hospitality has promoted Jenna Fishel to chief commercial officer (CCO). In this elevated role, she will lead the companys overall commercial strategy, ensuring a seamless integration of revenue management, sales and marketing efforts. She has been with First Hospitality since 2004. “Jennas extensive expertise and proven leadership make her an invaluable asset to our team and partners, said David Duncan, president/CEO, First Hospitality. ̶

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Nobu Hospitality launches its first venture in the Netherlands

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Nobu Hospitality launches its first venture in the Netherlands Nobu Hospitality launches its first venture in the Netherlands Nobu Hospitality is making its debut in the Netherlands with the Nobu Restaurant Amsterdam and the Nobu Residences Park Meadows Amsterdam… The Nobu Residences Park Meadows Amsterdam will feature branded residences , combining the prestige of ownership with elevated services of a luxury hospitality experience.

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Access Point Financial Provides Loan to American Hotel Income Properties REIT LP for Portfolio Upgrades

Lodging

ATLANTA, March 17, 2025Officials of Access Point Financial (APF) announced the company has provided a total financing commitment on a fully funded loan amount of $126.0 million to American Hotel Income Properties REIT LP (AHIP), a publicly traded real estate investment trust located in Vancouver, Canada. The money will be used to refinance, renovate, and upgrade a portfolio of 12 premium-branded, select-service hotels totaling 1,233 rooms across the United States.

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DerbySoft creates hospitality business unit

Hotel Business

DerbySoft , a global technology company that connects suppliers with distributors and offers various solutions for the hospitality and travel industries, has merged its connectivity and marketing solutions business units to create a unified hospitality business unit. Duane Overgaard was appointed divisional CEO of the newly formed hospitality business unit, continuing to report directly to Ted Zhang, CEO, DerbySoft.

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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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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Announces Branded Debit Card

Lodging

PARSIPPANY, New JerseyTravelers can earn Wyndham Rewards points on their everyday spending with the launch of the Wyndham Rewards Debit Card, the first offering from a major U.S. hospitality brand. Designed for younger travelers as well as those who prefer a debt-free lifestyle, the Wyndham Rewards Debit Card from Wyndham Hotels & Resorts gives points on day-to-day transactions, from gas and groceries to dining, retail, and more.

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Vision Hospitality Group names Mary Beth Cutshall chief growth officer

Hotel Business

Vision Hospitality Group, a hotel developer and operator, has named Mary Beth Cutshall its chief growth officer. In her new role, she will be responsible for helping expand the companys portfolio of owned and operated hotels throughout the U.S. With 35 years of hospitality experience across sales, marketing, acquisitions and business growth, Mary Beth is the perfect candidate to lead Visions growth into new markets and segments with new partners, said Mitch I.

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Hapi Announces Extended Partnership With Shiji

Lodging

MIAMI, FloridaHapi announced an extended partnership with Shiji, including Infrasys POS, a Shiji product. Hapi is the connectivity layer that allows Infrasys POS to connect to other property management systems (PMS) vendors, making it a flexible solution for brands that have a mix of PMS platforms across their portfolio. By connecting Shijis Daylight PMS and Infrasys POS, a cloud-based solution with offline capabilities, Shiji provides a guest-first approach through the personalization of the gu

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Access Point Financial provides $126M loan to AHIP

Hotel Business

Access Point Financial (APF) , a direct capital provider focused exclusively on the hospitality industry, has provided a total financing commitment on a fully funded loan amount of $126 million to American Hotel Income Properties REIT LP (AHIP) , a publicly traded real estate investment trust located in Vancouver, Canada. The monies will be used to refinance, renovate and upgrade a portfolio of 12 premium-branded, select-service hotels totaling 1,233 rooms across the U.S.

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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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TPG Hotels & Resorts Adds Hilton Garden Inn Dallas Market Center to Portfolio

Lodging

DALLAS, TexasTPG Hotels & Resorts announced the addition of the Hilton Garden Inn Dallas Market Center to its managed portfolio. The eight-story, 240-room hotel has a fitness center, outdoor pool, on-site dining at the Great American Grill, and over 8,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including 10 meeting rooms, with the largest room spanning 2,100 square feet. “We are thrilled to expand our portfolio with the Hilton Garden Inn Dallas Market Center,” said Ben […] T

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No Frills, High Margins: Inside Extended Stay America's Formula

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Extended Stay America turned kitchenettes and weekly housekeeping into an over $6 billion business. Now everyone wants a piece. The model is usually resilient even during recessions.

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Igniting the Spark

Lodging

When I left home to study hospitality in college, my dream was to be the general manager of a luxury hotel. The post Igniting the Spark appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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MakeMyTrip CEO Wants to 'Stitch Together' India's Fragmented Travel Sector

Skift Blog

Skift Take: With India's economy booming and the middle class surging, MakeMyTrip sees now as the time to offer a service more sophisticated than just hotel and flight bookings, even if it presents challenges.

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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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STAAH streamlines booking management across eight properties of Praveg Hotels & Resorts

STAAH

STAAH is providing solutions to Praveg properties including STAAH MAX Channel Manager, SwiftBook, WatchMyRate with Payment Gateway integration and PMS interface to help their business operations and revenues. STAAH announced a strategic partnership with the Ahmedabad-based Praveg Hotels & Resorts , a BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) listed group. This collaboration aims to revolutionise the operations of eight Praveg properties acrossDaman & DiuandAhmedabadby leveraging STAAHs hospi-tech solu

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Air India CEO: 'The Power is in Our Hands' to Capture Outbound Travel Demand

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Will Air India be able to seize the opportunity? While the airline industry is being hampered by a myriad of supply constraints, the airline has a lot of cards it can play.

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Discover the 11 Trends & Topics That Shaped ITB Berlin 2025: A Game&Changer in the Industry

Hotel News Resource

Between revolution and adaptation: The international travel industry made an impressive comeback last year. However, new technologies are fundamentally changing the game's rules in the industry.

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Five Years After: The Day the World Stopped Traveling

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Disruption either forces transformation or accelerates what was already in motion. In the case of travel, Covid was an acceleration.

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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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Alternative Lodging Sources Continue to Take Share from Traditional Hotels & CBRE U.S. Hotels State of the Union March 2025 Edition

Hotel News Resource

Short&term rental demand share reached 13.5% in January 2025 compared with 11.3% at the beginning of 2020. Similarly to hotels, short&term rentals experienced strong rate growth and occupancy expansion in January with RevPAR increasing 8.1%.

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Tripadvisor Appoints Ex-Booking.com Exec as Viator President

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Pepijn Rijvers doesn't bring a ton of experience in the tours and activities sector. But he's a veteran in the online travel agency sector and in marketing, which will play a big role in Viator's prospects.

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Smart Spending in 2025 for Greater Cost Effectiveness

eHotelier

Pause for a moment and take in the broader landscape of the hospitality industry.

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Vtrips CEO Steve Milo Is Out as CEO: SCOOP

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Vtrips has been under pressure for some time, and Milo is stepping away from the CEO role.

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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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Unlocking Employee Performance With Training Tech

Hospitality Tech

Restaurants are turning to technology-driven training methods to enhance employee performance, improve retention, and streamline operations.

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The Oberoi Group announces the opening of The Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife Resort, Bandhavgarh

eHotelier

The Oberoi Groupproudly announces the opening ofThe Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife Resort, Bandhavgarha luxurious sanctuary just a few minutes

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DerbySoft Announces Executive Changes to Strengthen Hospitality Business Unit and Enhance Global Market Presence

Hospitality Tech

Duane Overgaard was appointed divisional CEO of the newly formed Hospitality Business Unit, continuing to report directly to Ted Zhang, CEO of DerbySoft.

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Cobblestone Hotels, LLC signs Bay Minette, Alabama

eHotelier

Cobblestone Hotels announces their continued growth in the state of Alabama with the signing of the coming soon Cobblestone Hotel & Suites Main Street in Bay Minette,

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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!