Tue.Dec 13, 2022

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5 advances fundamentally altering commercial real estate

eHotelier

We will take a look at what modern advances are having an impact in this sector right now and what their impacts are.

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STAAH Get Google Playbook

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STAAH Get Google ( Google’s Free Booking links) – helps you appear below-paid ads on Google hotel search. Boosting your online reach and driving direct bookings. Here’s a handy playbook to help you understand better what this feature does and the latest tools by Google that can help you. Download your Free copy.

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Virgin Hotels names head of ops, North America

Boutique Hotel News

US: Martin Sinclair has joined Virgin Hotels as corporate director of operations for North America. Most recently, Sinclair served as general manager of the Hualalai Resort Club in Kona, Hawaii, a property managed by Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. Prior to this, Sinclair has led teams at ten Four Seasons hotels and resorts across seven countries: Canada, the US, Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia, Singapore, and St.

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citizenM to open three hotels next year

Hotel Business

citizenM is set to open new properties next year in Miami, Paris and Austin. The brand will debut several more hotels in 2024 and beyond, including its first hotels in Rome and Dublin; a second hotel in Boston; third hotels in Miami and Washington, DC; and its fifth location in London. Additionally, the brand will be opening a property in Menlo Park, CA, as a benchmark project for Facebook’s campus.

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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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Augmenter votre TRevPar en 5 astuces

Experience Hotel

Contrairement au RevPAR qui ne comprend que les revenus liés à la location de chambres, le TRevPAR comprend toutes les sources de revenus au sein d’un hôtel. Il prend donc en compte les revenus provenant de tous les services de votre établissement, dont la restauration, les salles de réunion, le parking, les services payants… Vous le savez déjà, proposer des offres ciblées et personnalisées à votre clientèle (avant et pendant le séjour) améliore l’expérience client.

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Michael Glover appointed IHG CFO

Hotel Business

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has appointed Michael Glover as its CFO. He will take up his new position and become an executive director of IHG’s board and a member of IHG’s executive committee effective March 20, 2023. He has been with IHG for 18 years and currently serves as CFO, Americas/group head, commercial finance. He succeeds Paul Edgecliffe-Johnson who, in October, announced his intention to pursue an opportunity outside IHG after 19 years of service.

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Island Hospitality promotes Kate Bleakley

Hotel Business

Island Hospitality Management has promoted Kate Bleakley to VP/operations, WaterWalk division. “With nearly two decades of hospitality experience, Kate joined our organization four years ago at the Residence Inn Denver Downtown and had an immediate impact on the service culture and profitability of that hotel,” said Drew Allison, EVP, Island Hospitality Management.

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For the Love of Partnership: VacayHome Connect

TravelNet

Our “For the Love of Partnership” guest blog series will help you get to know our technology partners a bit better. Shelley Warsaw, partner relationship manager at TNS, sat down recently with VacayHome Connect to discuss their experiences using Track. Introduction VacayHome Connect is the leading full-service channel manager for vacation rentals.

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Wellness for Guests: Bed Bug Prevention = A Healthier Room

Hotel Business

Hotel rooms are supposed to be clean and comfortable for your guests. Unfortunately, a bed bug infestation can shatter this expected promise of cleanliness. Worst of all, recent studies have shown a link between bed bugs and overall guest health. A study from the National Library of Medicine published in 2021 describes the potential health risks that come from bed bug exposure.

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Hyatt outlines expansion for Independent Collection

Boutique Hotel News

Worldwide: Hyatt has announced the global expansion of its Independent Collection brands, including The Unbound Collection, Destination by Hyatt, and Jdv by Hyatt. . The Unbound Collection currently comprises 35 properties with further new additions next year. Openings include: • NUMU (Mexico) – a 44-room boutique hotel slated to open in early 2023.

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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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Danny Lafayette to chair BWH board

Hotel Business

The BWH Hotel Group board of directors has elected Danny Lafayette as board chairman for 2023. Lafayette, who previously served as vice chairman of the board of directors, brings decades of hospitality experience and more than 40 years of Best Western ownership to his role as chairman. “I’m pleased to announce Danny Lafayette as our new chairman of the board,” said Larry Cuculic, president/CEO, BWH Hotel Group.

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Bounce luggage storage partners with Selina

Boutique Hotel News

Worldwide: Luggage storage platform Bounce has partnered with Selina, eight months after Bounce raised $12 million in Series A funding. The partnership will see Bounce expand its luggage storage network into new cities such as Granada, Nicaragua and Foz De Iguazu in Brazil, as well as London, Chicago and Athens. It will enable travellers to explore without the need of carrying their luggage.

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Aimbridge adds three Three Wall Capital hotels

Hotel Business

Aimbridge Hospitality expanded its portfolio with the addition of three extended-stay properties to its Select Service division. Located near airports in Mississippi, Virginia and Wisconsin, the properties were recently acquired by Three Wall Capital and bring 387 keys under Aimbridge management. “Aimbridge offers unmatched support to our growing portfolio of properties, and as we continue to acquire hotels nationwide, the exceptional management from Aimbridge offers us the industry insights and

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Wynwood House closes $7m seed round to fund global expansion

Boutique Hotel News

Peru: Peruvian apartment rental startup Wynwood House has closed a $7 million seed round in equity and debt to fund its expansion further into and beyond Latin America. The investment was led by Chilean firm FEN Ventures and Innogen Venture Capital Ventures, based in El Salvador. Founded in late 2019, Wynwood House describes itself as a hybrid between “the comfort of travelling to a friend’s house and a five-star hotel”, and it now manages more than 850 leased units under its b

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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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My Place Hotels, TGC Group enter multi-development deal

Hotel Business

My Place Hotels of America and Wichita, KS-based hospitality firm, TGC Group have entered into a multiple-development agreement that will expand TGC’s portfolio of hospitality assets from a single My Place Hotel to 10 My Place locations by 2027. “At TGC Group we have experienced a tremendous pattern of growth in the extended stay segment and as we continue to grow, we are excited to enter into a strategic partnership agreement with My Place Hotels,” said Nick Esterline, president/founder, TGC Gr

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How To Turn Negative Social Media Comments Into Positive Marketing

Social Hospitality

Marketing teams live and die by reviews. Diligent customers will always look through reviews before purchasing, and a few negative reviews can turn savvy consumers away. However, the popularity of social media means negative reviews are unavoidable. Almost every Twitter post elicits a mixed reaction, and there’s no telling who will choose to leave a comment on your Facebook feed.

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