Fri.Dec 08, 2023

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Biden Administration Unveils $8 Billion for Train Projects, With First U.S. High-Speed Rail Line

Skift Blog

Skift Take: President Biden is living up to his nickname Amtrak Joe with some big dollars for new passenger rail service across the country.

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Knowland: Chicago Led Meetings and Events Volume for November

Lodging

ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland reported that Chicago experienced the highest volume of meetings and events, together with 8.6 year-over-year percent growth. Washington, D.C., and Phoenix were also top performers, with double-digit growth at 13.5 and 10.7 percent, respectively. Overall, the volume of U.S. meetings and events increased by a modest 5.6 percent, as expected, due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

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Qiddiya Project Relaunched By Saudi Crown Prince Without Opening Date

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Saudi's super sports city is back. It's called Qiddiya, a land 600,000 will call home and be able to easily walk between their hospital, school, water park and race track.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts opens its first Hotel Indigo in Malaysia

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts celebrates its 150th Hotel Indigo globally with the opening of Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur on the Park, marking the brand’s debut in Malaysia.

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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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How Justfly Is Using Generative AI to Reshape the OTA Experience

Skift Blog

Skift Take: With generative AI, online travel agencies (OTAs) are gaining a competitive edge by offering personalized customer service and efficient issue resolutions to couple with their extensive range of travel deals and offerings.

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Crescent Hotels & Resorts Honored with Marriott Serve 360 Award for Commitment to Social Responsibility

Hospitality Net

Crescent Hotels & Resorts proudly announces its recognition with the prestigious Marriott Serve 360 Award. This distinguished accolade celebrates Marriott partners worldwide who exhibit an exceptional commitment to serving our global community.

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Hilton Green Breakfast Records 62% Reduction in Food Waste Across 13 UAE Hotels

Hospitality Net

Hilton, in collaboration with Winnow and ne’ma, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) National Food Loss and Waste initiative, announced the results of the ‘Green Breakfast’ pilot program which saw a 62% reduction in pre- and post-consumer food waste across breakfast operations in 13 UAE-based hotels across a four-month period. As a company founded on the belief that hospitality has the power to be a force for good, Hilton is committed to reducing waste across our global operations by implementing a fo

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Delta Lays Out the Case For Continued Strength

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Delta, which has become one of the largest e-commerce retailers, said it expects see strong travel demand become a lasting trend for the industry.

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Hilton Expands Signia by Hilton Portfolio with Official Signing of Signia by Hilton Indianapolis

Hospitality Net

Expected to open in late 2026, the 800‑room property will serve as the latest anchor hotel connecting to the Indiana Convention Center.

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Boozey Dubai Hotel Brand Considers Las Vegas and Saudi for Expansion

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Dubai's party brand FIVE Hotels is ready to leave the nest, mulling over nighlife havens such as Miami, Las Vegas, and Saudi Arabia.

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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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Achieving Sales Team Excellence: The Impact of Supportive Beliefs

Anthony Cole Training

This is what it takes to be successful at building and achieving sales team excellence: You must love coaching and the game of selling. You must thrive on developing others to be the best versions of themselves. It must be about helping others gain the spotlight, success and financial rewards or a job well done. It requires sacrificing ego and the need to be right for the other person to discover their path, develop their skills and become the expert.

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Delta Is Using AI For Pricing and Reservations

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Delta executives revealed the airline has started experimenting with AI to determine pricing and assist with reservations as part of a growing industry trend.

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Accor Announces the Signing of Novotel Bengaluru Airport Varun and ibis Styles Bengaluru Airport Varun

Hospitality Net

ACCOR STRENGTHENS PRESENCE IN SOUTHERN INDIA WITH SIGNING OF THE CLUSTER PROPERTIES, SET TO OPEN IN, 2027.

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CoStar: U.S. Hotel Performance Increases as Expected

Lodging

WASHINGTON—As expected, U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week, according to CoStar’s latest data through Dec. 2, 2023. U.S. Hotel Performance November 26-December 2, 2023 Percentage change from comparable week in 2022Occupancy: 54.2 percent (down 1.6 percent)ADR: $144.88 (up 0.8 percent)RevPAR: $78.54 (down 0.8 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, New York City saw the largest year-over-year increases in occupancy (up 6.8 percent to 83.5 percent) and RevPAR (up 17.2 percent to $3

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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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Customer service excellence in the luxury segment: How to stand out

Hospitality Net

The luxury sector is growing steadily and creating great opportunities for brands to enter the market or grow their audience. But it’s no longer all about being flashy and pricey, today’s luxury shopper is more influenced by personalization, innovation, conscious consumerism, and an emotional experience. So while today’s luxury industry is broader and more accessible than ever before, it’s also more challenging.

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AHLA Hires Jessica Brady as VP of Federal Affairs for Tax Policy

Lodging

WASHINGTON—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced the hiring of Jessica Brady as vice president of federal affairs for tax policy. Brady joins AHLA from the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), where she worked on tax, trade, and other issues as senior director of federal government relations. Before DISCUS, Brady led budget and appropriations advocacy as associate director of global development policy and advocacy at Save the Children and worked on [&#

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Middle East Tourism’s Fading Momentum

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at the strength and weaknesses of Middle East's tourism sector, how travel companies are using artificial intelligence, and some fresh funding for travel startup Klook.

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Waldorf Astoria Orlando Completes Property-Wide Renovation

Lodging

ORLANDO, Florida—The Waldorf Astoria Orlando showed a property-wide reimagination that includes a transformation inclusive of all guestrooms and suites, the lobby arrival experience, new design and food at the restaurants Bull & Bear and Peacock Alley, changes to The Waldorf Astoria Spa, and a restoration of the 18-hole Waldorf Astoria Golf Club.

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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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Centara Reveals Stunning Glimpse of Today-To-Open Centara Ayutthaya

Hospitality Net

All-in-one leisure and business lifestyle destination to welcome guests from 8 December 2023.

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APF Arranges Acquisition Loan for Hampton Inn & Suites St. Augustine-Vilano Beach

Lodging

ATLANTA, Georgia—Access Point Financial (APF) has arranged a $18.5 million acquisition loan for the Hampton Inn & Suites St. Augustine-Vilano Beach, located in St. Augustine, Florida. APF stepped in after another lender backed out and helped the sponsor, Innisfree Hotels, close in less than three weeks as Hurricane Idalia was making landfall and headed towards St.

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Extended-Stay Boom Fuels Choice-Wyndham Competition

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Wyndham's fast-growing extended-stay category intensifies the competitive dynamics of Choice Hotel's take-over bid as both companies vie for the increased business from construction workers and related trades.

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History of Architecture at EHL: la “Ferme”

Hospitality Net

More than just another farm in the Lausanne area, the EHL “Ferme” has a history all its own. Let’s take a closer look at its past and discover together the history of architecture and the hidden treasures in our archives!

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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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U.S. Hotel Hiring Slowed Again in November

Skift Blog

Skift Take: U.S. hotels' disappointing job growth for November is just the latest sign the sector is struggling to attract the workers needed for a full recovery.

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Three years later: Airbnb.org shares its first impact report

Hospitality Net

Airbnb.org is proud to share its first-ever impact report, which offers an overview of the organization’s work since its launch in December 2020.

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European Short-Term Rental Brands See Surge in Dealmaking

Skift Blog

Skift Take: When an investment banker says the market isn't going to deliver value, it's a wake up call.

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Hotel Lawyer: Los Angeles City Council Withdraws Controversial Ballot Initiative

Hospitality Net

On December 5, 2023, the Los Angeles City Council removed a contentious measure from the March 2024 ballot which would have required hotels in the city to provide accommodation for homeless individuals alongside paying customers. The proposed ordinance, initially sponsored by hospitality worker union UNITE HERE Local 11, was withdrawn at the request of the union following a compromise ordinance.

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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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Beond Raises $13 Million for ‘Premium Leisure’ Airline: Startup Funding Roundup

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Beond is selling a "premium luxury" air travel experience, and Minut wants to help short-term rental hosts detect things like cigarette smoke and noisy guests.

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Stonebridge Cos. Acquires Five-Property Portfolio Across U.S.

Hospitality Net

Stonebridge Cos. (“Stonebridge”), a privately owned, nationally recognized, innovative hotel owner and manager headquartered in Denver, acquired a five-property, approximately 1,200 key hotel portfolio spanning the U.S. in late November.

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CASE STUDY: PoE Automated Shades Have Prominent Role in Hotel Marcel’s Sustainability Mission

Hospitality Tech

As an added bonus, hotel sees significant labor savings within housekeeping department.

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UNWTO Launches Tourism Investment Guidelines for Chile

Hospitality Net

The tourism sector in Chile experienced a 52.9% growth in income 2022, new UNWTO research into the country’s status as a top destination for investors reveals. The latest edition of the UNWTO “Tourism Doing Business: Investment Guidelines” also makes clear the opportunities available to foreign investors and the challenges caused by both national considerations and global economic conditions.

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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.