Hotel Management

JUNE 26, 2023

Luxury Gold Coast hotel Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort has been sold for AU$192 million in a joint purchase by the Karedis and Laundy families. The hotel was sold by Australian Wattle Development Pty Ltd – which is 50% owned by The Star Entertainment Group with Chow Tai Fook Enterprises and Far East Consortium as consortium partners – for AU$52 million more than the AU$140 million the business paid for the property back in January 2017.

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Lodging

JUNE 26, 2023

PHILADELPHIA – Real estate and hospitality management company HHM Hotels announced Echelon Luxury & Lifestyle, a new business division formed to support independent owners and investors in driving maximum revenue, value, and optimal profitability for independent and independent-inspired brands. Echelon aims to leverage consumer insights and preferences to deliver best-in-class service while creating guest loyalty, in turn, allowing for the highest-possible margins for owners.

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Skift Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Skift Take: The Chinese are traveling, perhaps not as much as destinations would have liked them to, but the resurgence of Chinese travel brings optimism for travel businesses worldwide. It's a positive indication of recovery and a step towards normalcy in the tourism industry.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 26, 2023

AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (June 26, 2023) — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is pleased to announce the Digital Horizons 360 Symposium, a one-day event in Mallorca, Spain aimed at fostering a collaborative environment for the advancement of hospitality technology in Europe. As an exclusive, invitation-only event, the symposium will bring together thought leaders and industry stakeholders from various segments for dynamic interaction and networking.

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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

JUNE 26, 2023

Skift Take: Even as visa issues may have put a slight dent in their European dreams, Indians have found that the world is brimming with captivating places waiting to be explored, no Schengen visa required.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 26, 2023

Creating relevant content that elevates your travel brand and appeals to travelers is essential to a destination’s marketing success. But in order to know whether you’re meeting your campaign goals or not, it’s important to understand if your content marketing strategy is having an impact.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 26, 2023

MUNICH, June 26 2023 - Apaleo, the open property management platform for hospitality, has been selected by global developer, investor and hotel brand citizenM to accelerate its innovation, efficiency and drive its ambitious plans for growth.

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Lodging

JUNE 26, 2023

ATLANTA – During HITEC 2023, Shiji announced a partnership with IPORT, a manufacturer known for enhancing the usability of iPads and iPhones, to introduce an all-in-one software solution for hotel restaurants. This collaboration will provide hoteliers with a seamless combination of a tablet and payment device to maximize their F&B operations. The integrated iOS and payment device solution simplifies guest service for hotel restaurant servers, providing them with an effortless tool to cater t

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 26, 2023

OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels today announced that it will be investing further in its home market of Hawai’i with a planned acquisition at Kaua’i Beach Resort & Spa. Located in the town of Līhu’e on the ’Garden Island’ of Kaua’i, the resort spans 25 lush acres of beachfront property and features 350 guestrooms with unparalleled ocean views. The transaction is expected to be completed and close on August 22, 2023.

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Lodging

JUNE 26, 2023

HOUSTON – In a new study from the University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership, Professor Cristian Morosan and his former doctoral student, Aslihan Dursun-Cengizci, are shedding light on how accepting hotel guests are of artificial intelligence (AI). “We looked at a number of things that could influence customers when they delegate some of their decisions to AI,” Morosan said.

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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

JUNE 26, 2023

Australia is a land like no other. Renowned for its breathtaking beaches, vast landscapes, fascinating wildlife and cosmopolitan cities, Australia is a gem of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) tourism market and a dream destination for travelers around the globe. We take a look at what makes the Australian tourism sector so unique, and how online travel agencies (OTAs) do their part to help support local hospitality entrepreneurs big and small.

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Lodging

JUNE 26, 2023

BETHESDA, Md. – Tribute Portfolio, one of Marriott Bonvoy’s 31 hotel brands, announced the brand’s first property in Montreal, Canada: HONEYROSE Hotel, Montreal, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. “From the charming cobblestone streets of Old Montreal to the bustling art scene and awe-inspiring architecture, Montreal offers a kaleidoscope of experiences that inspire and ignite social connections, making it a prime destination for Tribute Portfolio,” said Jennifer Connell, global

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 26, 2023

Nancy Silverton is an internationally acclaimed American chef, baker, restaurateur, and author who also serves as one of Hilton’s most notable global chef partners. In 2022, she opened a branch of her famed Osteria Mozza inside Hilton Singapore Orchard, and it stands today as the only Asian outpost of Chef Silverton’s one-Michelin-starred Osteria Mozza in Los Angeles.

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Skift Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Skift Take: Accessing carbon emissions data for flights will one day be standard fare across the travel industry. These implementations are a sign of more to come.

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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

JUNE 26, 2023

Strawberry hotels become one of the first outside North America to experience the ease and enhanced efficiency of adopting room keys in Apple Wallet through cooperation with ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions Mobile Access and Zaplox mobile key lifecycle management solutions.

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Skift Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Cathay's earnings, U.S. visa waits in India, and a new Spanish hotel.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 26, 2023

As consumers are quickly moving away from costly content subscriptions and the “traditional TV-centric” viewing experience, hoteliers are in-turn looking for an offramp to reduce the cost of content that their guests simply don’t watch. The ROOMNET Apple TV platform delivers the best of streaming content directly to the hotel TV which includes Airplay for guest iOS devices, further elevating the standard of in-room entertainment for hospitality and offering guests a true at-home Living Room TV e

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Skift Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Skift Take: Carnival seems to be sailing on high demand, but rising costs are proving to be rough waters for the company.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 26, 2023

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) gathered leading Travel & Tourism stakeholders and G20 Ministers in a Public-Private Dialogue in Goa addressed the sector’s vast potential and challenges.

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Hotel News Resource

JUNE 26, 2023

The UK is poised for a modest economic upturn due to lower energy prices, government support measures, and a robust labor market. However, trade prospects may remain lacklustre due to the sluggish economies of major trading partners.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 26, 2023

This week hoteliers will have two opportunities to see the latest in energy-management solutions for hotels. Verdant will display its popular digital thermostats at HITEC® Toronto, June 27 to 30 in Booth 607 at the Metro Toronto Convention Center, and at The Hospitality Show, June 28 to 29 at the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas. While there, the Montreal-based company will introduce a NEW mobile app and a NEW energy service-optimization program.

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Hotel Designs

JUNE 26, 2023

Hotel Designs Three locations, three concepts – new luxury accommodation in Rome from THDP Three locations, three concepts – new luxury accommodation in Rome from THDP THDP has created the perfect haven for the curious travellers that want to dive deep into the secrets of one of the most fascinating cities in the world – three locations and 27 luxury short rental apartments in Rome, providing serene yet enchanting spaces to unwind after long days of exploring… THDP has made its mark

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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

JUNE 26, 2023

Baltimore’s first high-design, extended-stay hotel features 81 fully-furnished apartment hotel units, 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor resort-like amenity space, and 40 apartment units for long-term residents.

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Hotel Designs

JUNE 26, 2023

Hotel Designs CTD Architectural Tiles reveals its latest collection CTD Architectural Tiles reveals its latest collection CTD Architectural Tiles has unveiled its latest collection of carefully curated tiles, seamlessly combining the latest trends with exceptional performance ideal for the hotel sector… The latest collection from CTD Architectural Tiles features an array of new and updated tile ranges from some of the world’s leading manufacturers from around the world.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 26, 2023

Enseo, hospitality’s essential technologies partner, will demo CORE Create, a property content management system, at HITEC Toronto and The Hospitality Show Las Vegas. Prioritizing user convenience along with an elevated guest experience, CORE Create’s easy-to-use web browser allows hotels to edit and publish TV user interface (UI) updates directly to guestroom TVs.

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Hotel Designs

JUNE 26, 2023

Hotel Designs Parkside celebrates 40 years at Clerkenwell Design Week Parkside celebrates 40 years at Clerkenwell Design Week With a fabulous cocktail party and the Parkside 40 Years x Lois O’Hara commission, Parkside marked its 40th year in the tile specification business in style, at this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week… The Parkside 40 Years x Lois O’Hara commission wrapped the Parkside Sustainability and Design Studio in the Brighton artist’s colourful graphic print throughout the three

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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

JUNE 26, 2023

RateGain Travel Technologies Limited, a global provider of SaaS solutions for travel and hospitality, today announced the launch of its third update for its solution AI Audiences, an AI-powered model built using Adara’s ecosystem of travel data. The dataset consists of search and booking data from over 270+ partners across flights, hotels, car rentals, live events and credit card expenditures.

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eHotelier

JUNE 26, 2023

The future of wine for 2023 - Insights Let’s look farther into the future of wine trends with a sci-fi situation to put it all in perspective.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 26, 2023

The competition, launched around two categories – high school students and undergraduates - attracted applicants from leading educational institutions from across the country. In making their decision, the expert jury looked at the feasibility of the ideas presented by the teams through their social media campaigns as well as on their potential to contribute to the fulfillment of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Textedly

JUNE 26, 2023

A picture is worth a thousand words, even in a text message. In today's fast-paced digital landscape, capturing your audience's attention is paramount in driving successful mobile marketing campaigns.

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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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