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New Langham CEO Seeks Growth Across Luxury and Midscale Hotel Brands

Skift Blog

Skift Take: In September, Bob van den Oord became CEO of Langham, a luxury hotel group. In his first interview in the role, he talks about the group's multi-brand strategy to double its property count.

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Guest Post by: Alicia Rother, 5 Strategies for Navigating Financial Challenges in the Hospitality Industry

Hotel Financial Coach Blog

5 Strategies for Navigating Financial Challenges in the Hospitality Industry The hospitality industry has long been a cornerstone of the global economy, providing millions of jobs and contributing significantly to local economies. However, recent times have put this industry to the test like never before. The COVID-19 pandemic, economic downturns, and shifting consumer preferences have […] The post Guest Post by: Alicia Rother, 5 Strategies for Navigating Financial Challenges in the Hospit

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Turkey’s Pegasus Airlines Sees Strong Demand But Airfares Fall

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Airlines jumped on the surge in travel demand to Turkey. That's translating to lower airfares even as visitor numbers rise.

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How Employers in the Hospitality Industry Can Build More Efficient Health Plans

Are Morch

The hospitality industry, characterized by its round-the-clock operations, often faces unique challenges when it comes to the health and wellness of its employees. Crafting an efficient health plan is not just an obligation but a crucial investment in the well-being and satisfaction of the staff. Let’s uncover five strategic ways employers in this sector can […] The post How Employers in the Hospitality Industry Can Build More Efficient Health Plans appeared first on Are Morch, Digit

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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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Hospitality data: How to use it to increase revenue for your property

eHotelier

Data is essential for hospitality success. It improves decision-making, designs personalized packages, refines marketing, and enhances customer service. Here's how a hotel CRM can centralize data for optimal use.

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More bookings, less admin and fewer errors thanks to STAAH

STAAH

India’s Rudraksh Club & Resort improves bookings effectiveness and efficiency with the STAAH channel manager and hasn’t looked back since. Rudraksh Club & Resort is the first and only to offer private, spacious, and luxurious accommodation in the holy city of Ujjain [Madhya Pradesh]. Strategically located on the banks of a river, it is the first choice of accommodation for most visitors to the city.

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AI Characters: Cure To Loneliness or Dangerous Intimacy Trap?

Hotel Marketer

In a world ever more intertwined with all things digital, a new breed of “characters”, powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), Continue Reading

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Booking channels: Complete guide for hotels

SiteMinder

What are booking channels? Booking channels are platforms by which your hotel can accept reservations online or offline. They can also be known as distribution channels and are crucial for ensuring your hotel maintains a healthy occupancy rate and revenue stream. Examples of booking channels include your own website, online travel agents like Booking.com, metasearch sites like Google, traditional travel agencies, global distribution systems (GDS), and more.

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How ? Sports has Helped me handle the Challenges of Being an Entrepreneur

Hotelogix

I was a sportsperson during my school and college days who played table tennis competitively. Today, as I lead my life as an entrepreneur, I see a strong correlation between sports and the corporate world. I frequently come across situations where I can easily tie it back to my table tennis days. I had represented the city of Nagpur in table tennis and at my best, I participated in the state level competitions.

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Focus Brands Appoints New Supply Chain, Customer Engagement and Digital Leaders

Hospitality Tech

Urvi Patel was promoted to VP of Customer Engagement & Experience. New hires include Manuel Valdes, SVP of Digital, Data & Marketing Technology, and Christopher McNutt, SVP of Supply Chain.

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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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Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives earns prestigious accolade for Its spectacular house reef

eHotelier

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand's leading hotel operator, is proud to announce that Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives has received second place in the ‘Best House Reef in the Maldives’ category at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2023. This prestigious recognition reaffirms the resort's commitment to providing guests with exceptional marine and hospitality experiences, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts, adventure seekers and holidaymakers fr

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Hilton Announces Two New Digital Innovations for SMBs

Hospitality Tech

The innovations are part of Hilton’s long-term commitment to digitally transform the business travel experience – from booking to billing.

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Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA announces guest room renovations to enhance guest experience

eHotelier

oast Hotels Limited, a fully owned subsidiary of APA Hotel Canada, Inc. and one of North America’s fastest-growing and one of Canada’s largest hotel brands, today announced that Coast Victoria Hotel & Marina by APA, British Columbia, unveiled its plans for guest room renovations, set to begin in December this year with an estimated completion in the spring of 2024.

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Denny’s Hires Pankaj Patra as Chief Digital and Technology Officer

Hospitality Tech

Industry vet comes to Denny’s from Brinker International, Inc., where he served as Senior Vice President and CIO.

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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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Elizabeth Kumbhari joins CIBT Global, Inc. as VP for Client Relationship Management

eHotelier

CIBT Global, Inc. (“CIBT” or the “Company”), a leading provider of global mobility services, is pleased to announce Elizabeth Kumbhari has joined the company as Vice President for Client Relationship Management, Americas Immigration.

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Hotels pay OTAs $50 billion in 2023

Hospitality Today

Year over year, OTAs are taking over bigger percentages of the hospitality industry's traditional feeder markets and customer segments

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Pietro Addis has been appointed General Manager at The Nautilus Maldives

eHotelier

The Nautilus Maldives, the ultra-luxury private island resort located in the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, has announced Pietro Addis as its new General Manager. Bringing over 20 years of experience in high-end luxury operations, Pietro will focus on continuing to deliver exceptional guest service, whilst building a work environment that encourages engagement and growth.

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Is this the end of the Mediterranean beach holiday?

Hospitality Today

More and more consumers are aware of how climate change is affecting weather in Europe and what impact this could have on their holiday

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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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UNWTO strengthens links between Agriculture, Gastronomy and Tourism

eHotelier

The promotion and preservation of local products, the contribution of tourism to sustainable development, innovation and food waste all took center stage as UNWTO and BCC, also welcomed more than 300 online participants from 50 countries.

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Business travel won't rescue the airlines

Hospitality Today

In the past, corporate passengers would step in to fill seats in the fall and winter, but this corner of the market remains stuck at about 25% below 2019 levels

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Building Bridges to a Sustainable Future: The 2023 WTTC Global Summit

eHotelier

In a milestone event that promises to reshape the contours of the global Travel & Tourism sector, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today unveils the bold theme and agenda for WTTC’s 23rd Global Summit taking place in Kigali, Rwanda: "Building Bridges to a Sustainable Future".

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Japanese hotels sue Booking.com over payment failure

Hospitality Today

As the OTA faces reports of payment failures in Europe and Asia, some Japanese hoteliers are planning to file a class-action lawsuit against the company

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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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Hotel Guest Satisfaction Secrets | Hotel Marketing

Belza

Hotel Guest Satisfaction Secrets | Hotel Marketing

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How to integrate events into your hotel’s direct channel strategy

Hospitality Today

Whether they revolve around sports, fashion, music or art, public events possess a unique power to bring together diverse crowds from across the globe

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Maestro to showcase All-in-One Cloud or On-Premises PMS with unified guest booking journey at Independent Hotel Show London

eHotelier

Next week at the Independent Hotel Show in London, Maestro PMS will play host to global hoteliers looking to learn more about the company’s Web Browser based cloud and on-premises all-in-one property-management system for independent hotels, luxury resorts, conference centers, vacation rentals, and multi-property groups. Operators interested in seeing the latest PMS innovations should plan to meet with Maestro October 16 – 17 at Olympia London in Stand #1530.

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Mallorca heading for the best tourism year in history

Hospitality Today

The Fehm Hotel Association declines to comment on the "limits of tourism" issue, saying 'they did not want to engage in this debate'

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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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A&W Canada Launches Exchangeable Cup Program

Hospitality Tech

Every year, over a billion of single-use cups end up in landfills in Canada. A&W One Cup program strives to reduce the amount of single-use cup waste.

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Design Hotels' inaugural annual trend report

Hospitality Today

In-depth insights, interviews and case studies, the Further Forecast uncovers six key trends shaping travel and culture for 2024 and beyond

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Skyscanner inspires travel destinations with new gen AI tool

Hospitality Today

The global travel marketplace Skyscanner has launched a new search discovery and inspiration tool, powered by generative AI

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