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Morocco Tours Canceled by Deadly Earthquake as Operators Hope to Restart Soon

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Morocco is the latest destination impacted by a severe natural disaster, with tour operators needing to implement contingency plans to deal with the aftermath of a deadly earthquake.

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Unveiling Innovative Marketing Tech Strategies for Maximum Impact

Social Hospitality

Marketing is a fast-paced, tech-driven industry. In the US alone, marketers spend $23 billion on tech like social apps, CRMs, and email marketing platforms. Hospitality marketers are particularly well-positioned to take advantage of emergent technology. Automation can speed up content creation while AI-integrated CMSs can turn guest’s data into useful consumer insights.

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Inside EasyHotel’s Turnaround: CEO Strives to Double Hotel Count by 2026

Skift Blog

Skift Take: With a turnaround artist at its helm, EasyHotel is finally poised for its long-awaited expansion. Recent investment in the company is a wager that affordability will matter more to some travelers than whether a hotel is Instagram-ready.

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For Immediate Release – David Lund Announces Keynote Address

Hotel Financial Coach Blog

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE David Lund – The Hotel Financial Coach – Wants to Announce – Keynote Address – Tuesday, September 26, 2023 Hospitality Saskatchewan to Host Gather Again 2023 Conference & Tradeshow Hospitality Saskatchewan, in collaboration with Tourism Saskatchewan, is pleased to announce the Gather Again 2023 Conference & Tradeshow. The event will take place […] The post For Immediate Release – David Lund Announces Keynote Address first appeared on Hotel Financial Coach.

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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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Yatra to Launch Indian IPO on September 15

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Is this the beginning of a wave of IPO activity among Indian travel companies? Yatra is set to become the second online travel agency to be listed on the Indian stock exchanges, following EaseMyTrip. Both Ixigo and Oyo are also poised for potential listings, indicating a growing interest in the public markets within the Indian travel sector.

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Putting guests first: providing an allergy-safe experience in your hotel

eHotelier

Putting guests first: providing an allergy-safe experience in your hotel - Insights - Insights Let's explore useful strategies hotels can use to go beyond the standard amenities and provide a fully customized and allergy-safe experience.

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5 Brands Using Generative AI to Disrupt Advertising

Hotel Marketer

Generative AI has really made a splash over the past 8 or 9 months. While capabilities keep improving every day (and are far from perfect), that hasn’t stopped major consumer corporations from jumping on the bandwagon to experiment and tap into the amazing creativity, cost-savings and scale these tools can offer.

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Rail and Bus to Drive Next Phase of Growth for India’s Online Travel Platforms

Skift Blog

Skift Take: After low-cost carriers, the next big thing that will change the way Indians travel could be rail and bus. And the rides have just begun for online travel companies.

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Hotel budget: Steps in the budgeting process for hotels

SiteMinder

What is a hotel budget? A hotel budget is a financial plan that outlines the projected income and expenditures for a specific period, usually one fiscal year. It serves as a financial blueprint, detailing various revenue streams such as room bookings, food and beverage sales, and ancillary services. The budget also accounts for all types of expenses, including operational costs, capital expenditures, and marketing budgets.

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Super six! Hotel Indigo growth hits new heights for IHG Hotels & Resorts in Southern Europe

eHotelier

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has accelerated the growth of its Luxury & Lifestyle estate in Europe by adding six Hotel Indigo properties to its portfolio.

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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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Revolutionizing Hotel Hiring - Enhancing Attraction, Selection.

Belza

Revolutionizing Hotel Hiring - Enhancing Attraction, Selection, and Retention with Effective Interviewing Strategies | Hotel Marketing

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PMZ Realty Capital arranges acquisition financing for two Florida properties

eHotelier

PMZ Realty Capital LLC, a national boutique real estate investment banking firm focused on creating advantageous capital structures for its clients, announced today the arrangement of a $27M acquisition loan for the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jacksonville Southeast Medical Center Area, Jacksonville, Florida, and the Hampton Inn Jacksonville Ponte Vedra Beach Mayo Clinic Area, Jacksonville Beach, Florida.

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Serco Leisure Selects Agilysys PMS to Modernize Customer Experience

Hospitality Tech

Sport and leisure provider will implement Agilysys’ Property Management System across its entire 550-bed estate.

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Tiffany Minnis appointed as General Manager of Private Villa Collection, Grace Bay Resorts

eHotelier

Grace Bay Resorts, the boutique developer and operator of the finest luxury resorts and branded residences in Turks and Caicos, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Tiffany Minnis as the new General Manager of Private Villa Collection. As General Manager, Tiffany Minnis will oversee all operations, ensuring the highest standards of service, quality, and guest satisfaction are maintained throughout the Private Villa Collection.

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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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Mobile bookings: Winning strategies for hotels

SiteMinder

What are mobile bookings? Mobile bookings are now a common method of securing hotel reservations. Guests can easily research and book travel from their smartphones, making mobile bookings incredibly convenient. According to a recent study, the average person checks their mobile phone every 12 minutes, spending nearly a quarter of their waking hours scrolling, tapping, and swiping.

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Patrick Smith has been appointed VP Information Technology at KSL Resorts

eHotelier

Adding another seasoned executive to its team of accomplished hospitality professionals, KSL Resorts has announced the appointment of Patrick Smith as its new vice president of information technology. In his new role, Smith heads up KSL Resorts' information technology department - designing, developing and managing the company's technological infrastructure and processes to achieve key corporate goals.

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ITB China conference brings together the Trailblazers of the Travel Industry

eHotelier

Program line-up for the Presentation Hub sessions now available online. ITB China Conference 2023 serves as a framework for a free exchange of ideas and synchronization with the latest trends.

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Cielo brings a flavour of the Med to the Andaman Ocean at Trisara

eHotelier

Leading Phuket luxury resort Trisara has added to its constellation of culinary stars with the launch of a Mediterranean-inspired dining concept.

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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.