Lodging

MAY 24, 2023

Intent on considerably expanding its third-party management portfolio and positioning itself for growth through a potential acquisition, Banyan Tree Management recently relaunched as Aperture Hotels. Led by President/CEO Charles Oswald, Atlanta, Georgia-based Aperture Hotels represents what he describes a “whole new company.” For over a year, Oswald held the same position for Banyan Tree Management, which had served as the management arm for Banyan Investment Group and its portfolio of 15 proper

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Skift Blog

MAY 24, 2023

Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at travel's coronavirus recovery, Airbnb's optimism, and Hilton's extended-stay moves.

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Lodging

MAY 24, 2023

CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the launch of a new Inclusive Collection brand, Impression by Secrets, with the opening of Impression by Secrets Isla Mujeres. The new luxury resort marks the introduction of the adults-only Impression by Secrets brand, defined by luxury all-inclusive service. “The launch of the new Impression by Secrets brand solidifies our leadership as the world’s largest provider of luxury all-inclusive experiences and exemplifies the remarkable depth of our portfol

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Hospitality Net

MAY 24, 2023

JC Golf, the California-based golf management company, selected Tambourine, the Fort Lauderdale-headquartered hospitality digital marketing firm, for custom website design and paid media services to promote its portfolio of high-end courses, JC Player Cards, and membership options.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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Skift Blog

MAY 24, 2023

Skift Take: To become creators of equipment, platforms and systems will require a thriving indigenous research, design, development and manufacturing infrastructure.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 24, 2023

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), producers of the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), is pleased to announce PROVision Partners as the exclusive sponsor of Entrepreneur 20X (E20X) Toronto. The successful pitch competition featuring hospitality technology start-ups will take place as a Headliner presentation at HITEC Toronto on Wednesday, June 28 beginning at 8:15 a.m.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 24, 2023

Premier beach resort company OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group today announced its plans to acquire Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel, a beachfront resort on the Island of Maui, renowned as “Hawaii’s Most Hawaiian Hotel.” It is located on the golden sands of world-famous Kā‘anapali Beach, which was recently ranked as the No. 1 Beach in the U.S. and No. 10 Beach in the World by TripAdvisor.

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Skift Blog

MAY 24, 2023

Skift Take: Although inflation is still impacting many Americans' travel plans, the U.S. travel industry is poised to have its biggest Memorial Day weekend in years — another major step in its recovery from the pandemic.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 24, 2023

Mondrian Ibiza: Opening Summer 2023, the luxury lifestyle hotel will offer 154 spacious guest rooms perfectly set on the east side of Ibiza overlooking the scenic bay of Cala Llonga and the turquoise waters of the Balearic Sea. Designed by Spanish firms Beades Architects and Cuarto Interior, the hotel will operate seasonally. The seaside hotel will feature two pools overlooking the ocean, with suites overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

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Skift Blog

MAY 24, 2023

Skift Take: a&o is part of the hospitality industry that honors refuse, repurpose, reduce as the new slogan in achieving its net-zero goal. And giving new life to old buildings on the way.

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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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Hospitality Net

MAY 24, 2023

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced an inventive new extended-stay brand designed to meet the needs of the rapidly expanding $300 billion workforce travel market – the long-stay guest that never stopped traveling, even throughout the pandemic. Through extensive research, Hilton has created a hotel product for this vastly underserved group looking for apartment-style accommodations for 20 nights or more, built with the staying power of Hilton’s award-winning hospitality.

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Lodging

MAY 24, 2023

According to Amadeus, traveler expectations have changed over the past four years, and the hospitality industry of 2023 is not that of 2019. These expectations are catalysts for change as today, personalization tops the agenda, with consumers seeking customizable offers when it comes to booking travel. Flexible and sustainable journeys and the support of modern digital tools to remove the friction from travel are also high on travelers’ wish lists.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 24, 2023

Mondrian Singapore Duxton: Opening June 2023: Designed by award-winning Studio Carter, Mondrian Singapore Duxton’s 302 rooms and suites take inspiration from the traditional Singaporean architecture executed with a contemporary flair. Mondrian injects its signature blend of art, glamour and culinary flair into Singapore’s most vibrant neighborhood: Duxton Hill.

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Lodging

MAY 24, 2023

Marriott International announced that it has signed an agreement with Rappi, Inc., a multilatina technology company. The collaboration aims to increase everyday earning opportunities and offer a travel experience for both Marriott Bonvoy members and Rappi users. Marriott Bonvoy members will soon be able to link their Rappi and Marriott Bonvoy accounts, which will result in benefits like earning Bonvoy Points for qualifying Rappi purchases while offering benefits to Rappi Prime users.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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Hospitality Net

MAY 24, 2023

Avi Brosh’s Palisociety has announced the opening of Palihotel San Diego, the brand’s second opening of the year, preceding forthcoming 2023 debuts in Hollywood, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Tampa and New Orleans.

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MAY 24, 2023

Skift Take: Analysts find more reasons to doubt a merger between Choice Hotels and Wyndham than supportive arguments. Yet the mental exercise reveals interesting dynamics in the U.S. hotel market today.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 24, 2023

Mondrian Hong Kong: Opening Q3 2023: Located in the bustling Tsim Sha Tsui district in Hong Kong’s vibrant Kowloon, the property will be the first Mondrian hotel in Greater China. Upon opening, the luxury lifestyle hotel will feature 324 guest rooms including 12 two bay suites designed by veteran Mondrian designer Karin Krautgartner/byKK. Guest rooms will offer beautiful panoramic views of the Victoria harbor as well as the beautiful city itself and will put a playful spin on the Hong Kong hospi

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Hotel News Resource

MAY 24, 2023

It’s encouraging that we have seen a more substantial drop in the overall rate of inflation, but it is worrying that food and drink inflation remains stubbornly high.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 24, 2023

While several new brands have emerged within the limited- and select-service segments over the past decade, the expansion of extended-stay brands was limited prior to 2021, and many of the U.S. hotels within this segment were dated. However, during the last two years, economy and midscale extended-stay brands have experienced a significant expansion.

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Lure Agency

MAY 24, 2023

How Social Proof Can Boost Your Hotel Sales and Win Over Prospects: The Science Behind This Powerful Strategy As a hotel salesperson, you know that the group business is the lifeblood of your property. And when it comes to closing deals, social proof can be your secret weapon. Cory Falter recently chatted with Joe Apfelbaum of Ajax Union on the InnSync Show about why building trust with guests is the only option and explored tips for how you can leverage social proof to sell more group business.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 24, 2023

During 2022, 24 talents were selected by Scandic’s Executive Committee to participate in the company’s internal leadership program, Talent@Scandic. After seven intensive months of working with industry representatives, mentors and leadership development managers, the participants have now completed the program and are ready to take on leadership positions at Scandic.

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eHotelier

MAY 24, 2023

A well-crafted package offer can help differentiate your hotel from competitors, showcase the unique experiences your property offers, and persuade guests to choose your hotel over others. Here are some great examples based on property type.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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Hospitality Net

MAY 24, 2023

Talent issues continue to dominate headlines and high-level corporate discussions. The need to restore trust in hospitality companies is essential to attract and retain qualified professionals.

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Hotel Designs

MAY 24, 2023

Hotel Designs Sneak peek: Octant Vila Monte reveals 4 new biophilic suites Sneak peek: Octant Vila Monte reveals 4 new biophilic suites Following its first anniversary, Octant Hotels has unveiled four new luxurious suites at boho-chic farmhouse hotel Octant Vila Monte. Located in the heart of the Algarve, surrounded by fragrant citrus trees and pink bougainvillea, the new Solarium and Secret Suites reflect biophilic design principles to nurture the guests’ relationship to the surrounding landsca

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Hospitality Net

MAY 24, 2023

École Ducasse and Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts (Escoffier) announced today a new academic partnership offered to Escoffier students interested in pursuing their culinary arts degree with immersive study abroad program at École Ducasse campuses in France.

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Hospitality Tech

MAY 24, 2023

Help Wanted signs are commonplace in hospitality. Here’s how operators are leveraging tech to cope. This is one of three installments in HT’s Workforce Technology Series covering hiring, training and retention.

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Advertiser: ALHI

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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Hospitality Net

MAY 24, 2023

Following the hugely successful launch of art’otel London Battersea Power Station, the brand will open its second London location in Hoxton. Designed by Squire & Partners, art’otel London Hoxton is based on a pure cylindrical form structure and will occupy a prominent corner within the South Shoreditch Conservation Area. The 27-floor property, scheduled to open in early 2024, will boast exceptional views across the capital, 357 guest rooms including 60 suites, destination restaurant and bar, art

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Hotel Designs

MAY 24, 2023

Hotel Designs Live from CDW 23: Ideal Standard debuts new collections Live from CDW 23: Ideal Standard debuts new collections Ideal Standard is making bold statements this year, and its presence at Clerkenwell Design Week is no exception. This week, the bathroom brand is unveiling several new collections – and here are our editor’s pick of our favourite… During Clerkenwell Design Week 2023 , Ideal Standard has unveiled a plethora of new design-led ranges at its London Design an

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Hospitality Net

MAY 24, 2023

Looking ahead to spring 2024, the historic city of Rome marks art’otel’s inaugural location in Italy. Moments away from the iconic Spanish steps, the property is an extensive redevelopment of a former hotel which closed in 2022. Featuring 99 guest rooms, the hotel will also include a destination restaurant and bar with outdoor terrace and an art gallery.

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Textedly

MAY 24, 2023

Using SMS marketing to increase conversions is more than just sending text message blasts to promote new products and services. A successful text message marketing strategy leverages the power of SMS remarketing to re-engage with an existing audience, boost lead conversion, combat lazy cart syndrome, and increase sales and overall brand awareness.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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.

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