Tue.Jun 10, 2025

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How to Attract More Bookings with Irresistible Hotel Packages

STAAH

Looking to stand out in a crowded market and boost bookings? The answer might lie in how you package your offerings. Why Hotel Packages Work When travellers book accommodation, they’re often looking for more than just a bed. They want value, convenience, and experience, all bundled up in one booking. That’s where hotel packages come in. In today’s competitive travel market, bundling your offerings into creative packages isn’t just a nice touch, it’s a business strategy.

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Lower costs, higher conversions: How a boutique hotel elevated its business with SiteMinder

SiteMinder

When award-winning boutique hotel Skky Hotel in Whitehorse, Canada, partnered with hospitality consultancy Four Sides to rethink its tech stack, the goal was clear: simplify operations and cut unnecessary costs – without sacrificing guest experience or revenue. After implementing SiteMinder, the results speak for themselves: major cost savings, a boost in direct bookings, and greater control over the guest journey.

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8 Holiday campaign ideas guests love: Email templates for your hotel

eHotelier

For Hotels For Professionals For Education Solutions Courses Certifications Immersive Learning Baseline Integrations Ritrovo Integration Maestro Integration Pricing Hotels and Education Individuals Resources News and Insights Tech.Ex Suppliers Research Podcast Careers Events All Insights Podcasts eLearning Tech.Ex Global News Suppliers Properties People Events Education Subscribe Log In Suppliers 8 Holiday campaign ideas guests love: Email templates for your hotel Johanna Bernuy Posted on 2 hour

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Casa Palacete 1822 maximises rate control and prevents overbookings with SiteMinder’s platform

SiteMinder

Offering a perfect blend of 19th-century grandeur and modern hospitality, Casa Palacete 1822 stands as one of Granada’s most distinctive boutique accommodations. This intimate six-room property delivers personalised service in a meticulously restored historic palace, just steps from the city’s iconic cultural attractions including the magnificent Alhambra.

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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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The invisible Influence in direct bookings

Hospitality Today

Hospitality.today™ Topics Subscribe Topics › Hospitality › Direct Bookings The invisible Influence in direct bookings Think beyond clicks; the real marketing magic to grow your direct bookings may be happening in private conversations you’ll never see Jun 11, 2025 In today’s hospitality marketing, traditional tracking tools like UTMs, CRM data, and analytics only tell part of the story.

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Remington Hospitality promotes Stephen Wittman

Hotel Business

Hotel management company Remington Hospitality has promoted Stephen Wittman to VP, food & beverage. In his new role, Wittman will oversee the strategic direction of the company’s F&B operations, with a focus on elevating offerings, enhancing guest experiences and driving revenue growth across the portfolio. “Stephen is a key member of our leadership team,” said Ted Peters, SVP, food & beverage operations, Remington Hospitality.

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Revenue Analytics launches N2Pricing Commercial Suite

Hotel Business

Revenue Analytics has launched the N2Pricing Commercial Suite, an expansion of its RMS designed to improve how hotels track performance, gain insights and enable strategic planning. The first release in the commercial suite is the AI Report Generator, a tool that solves a common pain point for revenue managers: the time-consuming and manual process of extracting insights from multiple static reports to understand what’s driving business performance.

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All Talk, or Reclaiming Control? Europe’s Legal Battles Against Booking.com & By Genevieve Horchler

Hotel News Resource

Europe's hoteliers are challenging Booking.com's dominance through collective legal action and new regulations, aiming to reclaim control and reduce reliance on OTAs. Discover the potential shifts in power dynamics.

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How AI image creation is reshaping hotel marketing

Hospitality Today

Hospitality.today™ Topics Subscribe Topics › Hospitality › Sales & Marketing How AI image creation is reshaping hotel marketing Enhance visual storytelling, accelerate campaign execution, and boost direct bookings with next-generation creative tools Jun 11, 2025 Hotel marketing is entering a new era, and AI-generated imagery is the catalyst.

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Local Events Drive Record Sydney Hotel Performance for May

Hotel News Resource

Article - Local Events Drive Record Sydney Hotel Performance for May - The Vivid Sydney festival and sporting events significantly boosted hotel occupancy and revenue.

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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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Hotelier confidence returning as New Zealand invests further in tourism

Hotel Management

The New Zealand Government is investing an additional NZ$35 million in its new Tourism Growth Roadmap with an ambitious goal of doubling New Zealand’s tourism export earnings by 2034. Announced by Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston on Tuesday, the plan to drive international visitor numbers and improve tourism infrastructure includes investing more than NZ$19 million in international marketing across core and emerging tourism markets and NZ$8 million on attracting business and major

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VENZA to Acquire Guest Voice AI to Elevate Hotel Communication

Hospitality Tech

Guest Voice AI integrates with all major Property Management Systems (PMS) to automatically answer guest inquiries, create and dispatch service tickets, and track service trends using real-time dashboards and AI-driven insights.

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EVT to launch bumper QT in Queenstown following Rydges integration

Hotel Management

EVT Hotels and Resorts is set to convert its Rydges Lakeside Queenstown property into a QT hotel, integrating with the existing 69-room QT Queenstown. Following a major refurbishment of the existing 152-room Rydges hotel in line with QT’s bold design, the combined QT Queentown will feature a total of 221 rooms, the majority of which will feature guest balconies overlooking the Lake Wakatipu waterfront.

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WorldVue to Announce WorldVue Compass at HITEC 2025

Hospitality Tech

Skip to main content Subscribe Subscribe Restaurants Hotels RTN Research & Reports Events CX Point of Sale More Operations Data & Analytics News Briefs The Point Webinars HT Advisory Boards Advertise Contact Us Call for Speakers form News Briefs Most recent 6/10/2025 WorldVue to Announce WorldVue Compass at HITEC 2025 At HITEC 2025, WorldVue will unveil WorldVue Compass, a next-generation platform designed to transform the mobile guest experience through intelligent personalization, seam

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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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Monaco Hotel Industry Hits Record Highs During Formula 1 Grand Prix

Hotel News Resource

Article - Monaco Hotel Industry Hits Record Highs During Formula 1 Grand Prix - The Formula 1 Grand Prix significantly boosted hotel occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR, surpassing previous records set in 2024.

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US: Last-minute corporate travel recharging hotel demand

Hospitality Today

The rise of last-minute corporate travel is creating a key revenue stream, demanding agile operations, tech-driven flexibility, and smart pricing from hospitality brands

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Cabra-Vale Diggers to open Novotel Sydney Cabramatta this November

Hotel Management

Western Sydney is set to welcome a new Novotel this November, as part of a major transformation of Cabra-Vale Diggers. The 140-room Novotel Sydney Cabramatta, located within the Cabra-Vale Diggers precinct, will be operated by Signature Hotel Management Group under the globally recognised midscale Accor brand. The hotel, which will feature a resort-style pool, gym, and signature dining, aims to deliver a destination for leisure, business and events.

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US hotels navigate an uncertain second half of 2025

Hospitality Today

Hospitality.today™ Topics Subscribe Topics › Hospitality › Market Data US hotels navigate an uncertain second half of 2025 Slowing deals, shifting traveler habits, and shrinking margins test the resilience of the hospitality sector Jun 11, 2025 As the US hospitality industry moves into the second half of 2025, hotels are confronting a convergence of economic caution, evolving traveler behavior, and tightening margins.

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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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Research: Extended-stay hotels feel more like home than vacation rentals

Hotel Business

Extended-stay hotels outperform vacation rentals or apartments when it comes to comfort, value and feeling at home, according to a new national survey commissioned by Extended Stay America and conducted by Wakefield Research. Nearly three-quarters (75%) of respondents said extended-stay hotels feel like a home away from home, and a strong majority (82%) agreed they feel more like home than vacation rentals or apartments.

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Redhill Hospitality adds Canberra property to growing portfolio

Hotel Management

Redhill Hospitality Group has acquired the Canberra Tall Trees hotel, marking the addition of its first property in the nation’s capital. Formerly the Ibis Styles Canberra Tall Trees, the hotel has been repositioned as the Tall Trees Ainslie Motel, under management of Redhill Hospitality, and will undergo a soft refurbishment of guest rooms later this year.

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Hotel Marketing Podcast Episode 272 – Making Metasearch Succeed For Your Hotel

Hotel News Resource

Article - Hotel Marketing Podcast Episode 272 – Making Metasearch Succeed For Your Hotel - Today we’re going to peel back the layers of mystery around Metasearch and how your hotel can finally achieve success and clarity.

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NoMad Hotels announces its Detroit debut

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs NoMad Hotels announces its Detroit debut NoMad Hotels announces its Detroit debut Hilton’s first luxury lifestyle hotel in the United States, NoMad Detroit is set to open in 2027, part of Ford Motor Company’s visionary plan for the former train depot turned tech and culture hub. Here’s what we know… NoMad Hotels has announced its debut in Michigan, following an agreement with Ford Motor Company to open a nearly 180-guestroom hotel in Detroit.

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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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Hotel Sales Strategies: Ways to Optimize Your Sales Team for Productivity and Growth & By Heather Apse

Hotel News Resource

Imagine your hotel sales team spending less time on administrative tasks and more time building relationships and closing deals. Sounds like a dream, right? The reality for many hotel sales professionals is that up to 70% of their day is consumed by manual processes and inefficient workflows, leaving precious little time for actual group sales and bookings.

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IHG’s voco brand marks 100th hotel opening

Hotel Business

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) has reached the  milestone of 100 open hotels for its voco brand since it launched in 2018. The fastest growing brand within IHG’s Premium collection, according to the company, voco achieved record development activity levels across openings and signings in 2024, with properties in more than 25 countries and further market entries in Türkiye, Malaysia and Aruba set for the next two years.

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Connect, Curate, Customize: Teamwork and Technology Turn Outdoor Experiences into Unforgettable Adventures & By Bailie Sonnentag

Hotel News Resource

Article - Connect, Curate, Customize: Teamwork and Technology Turn Outdoor Experiences into Unforgettable Adventures - By Bailie Sonnentag - Five best practices to capture summertime bookings, revenues, and guest loyalty

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IHG and Salter Brothers reposition portfolio

Hotel Management

IHG Hotels & Resorts has reinforced its leading position in Luxury & Lifestyle hospitality in Australia by signing a major long-term agreement with Salter Brothers. Several high-profile IHG hotels will be rebranded and repositioned within the company’s portfolio of luxury brands – with Regent Hotels & Resorts set to return to Australia after 28 years when Regent Melbourne completes its transformation from InterContinental Melbourne in 2030.

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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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Choctaw Casinos & Resorts transforms its revenue strategy with SiteMinder

SiteMinder

Choctaw Casinos & Resorts’ hospitality is deeply connected to the Choctaw Nation’s rich cultural heritage. The story of the Choctaw is rooted in ancestral lands across present-day Mississippi and Alabama, and shaped by the forced relocations of the 1830s known as the Trail of Tears. Today, the Choctaw Nation honors that legacy through successful enterprises, including hospitality and gaming, that support both tribal prosperity and regional tourism.

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Cvent Launches CventIQ

Hospitality Tech

Skip to main content Subscribe Subscribe Restaurants Hotels RTN Research & Reports Events CX Point of Sale More Operations Data & Analytics News Briefs The Point Webinars HT Advisory Boards Advertise Contact Us Call for Speakers form News Briefs Most recent 6/10/2025 Cvent Launches CventIQ Cvent , an industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, announced the launch of Cvent IQ ™.

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HAC Announces 2025/2026 Board of Directors

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OTTAWA — The Hotel Association of Canada has announced its 2025/2026 Board of Directors. The organization is welcoming new directors, Shazma Charania (ZS Holdings), Doug Hayes (Sandman Hotel Group), Jeff Hyslop (InnVest Hotels), Kevin Toth (Fox Harb’r Resort), and Mark Reeves (IHG). Returning to the board are Michael Juce (Manitoba Hotel Association), Mark Kochhar (Hilton Hotels) and Olivier Rochefort (Atlific Hotels).

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Barry Sternlicht: If You're Not Having Fun, Get out of the Hotel Business

Hotel News Resource

Article - Barry Sternlicht: If You're Not Having Fun, Get out of the Hotel Business - Starwood chairman on his formidable hotel career and the Starwood Hotels comeback story

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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!