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Trains, Not Planes, Are Increasingly Business Travelers’ Preferred Choice in Europe

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Higher airfares between European hubs and lower carbon emissions are behind a significant shift to trains, with the trend likely to continue for the rest of the year as more rail operators begin competing across borders.

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Investing in change for the hospitality industry – why technology and a focus on people are the winning formula.

Hospitality Net

This year’s conference theme for the Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia (FHS) is ‘Invest in Change’, highlighting the importance of the positive change that can be brought forward through the investment in time, intellect and expertise in the hospitality industry to keep up with changing times and trends to better shape the future of the industry.

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Airbnb’s Rethink On Experiences Again: A Strategic Decision or a Step Back?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Connecting people with host experiences unique to the destinations they visit fits snugly into the Airbnb brand. But the scalability of these experiences is in doubt and the strategy for moving ahead has not been publicly communicated.

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Hotel Financial Leadership – How to Turn $250 Into a Million Dollars

Hotel Financial Coach Blog

Click on image to learn more How to Turn $250 Into a Million Dollars Click here to view video Coming Soon – The Prosperous Hotelier Complimentary Discovery Call – [link] Video Course Links: [link] [link] [link] Be sure to check out my other services on the links below. On-line Strategic Hospitality Financial Leadership Workshops The 3 Month 1-1 Financial Leadership Mentoring Program Hotel Accounting Policy Manuals Hotel Asset Management Program Strategic Hospitality Financial Leadership W

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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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Airbnb’s Removal of Experiences from Homepage Sparks Questions About Its Strategy

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Connecting people with host experiences unique to the destinations they visit fits snugly into the Airbnb brand. But the scalability of these experiences is in doubt and the strategy for moving ahead has not been publicly communicated.

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Implementing renewable energy in hotels

eHotelier

Hotels are among the most energy-intensive buildings, making them ideal candidates for renewable energy adoption.

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Distinctive digital design statements from Newmor

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Distinctive digital design statements from Newmor Distinctive digital design statements from Newmor Continuing to lead the pack by investing in new digital technology, commercial wallcovering manufacturer Newmor has a creative edge when it comes to inspired large-scale design that makes a statement… Newmor is well-known for its expertise in design and manufacturing commercial vinyl wallcoverings and hold one of the largest ex-stock facilities in the UK.

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Soul Community Planet Hotels Seeks Profit in Holistic Hospitality

Skift Blog

Skift Take: We like how this new hotel brand is testing rare concepts. It suggests a rate but lets guests haggle if they feel underwhelmed. It ties guest stays to specific, if minor, environmental and community fixes. And it opposes the trendy asset-light model.

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Day 30 of 30 Day AI Challenge – Meet The Hotel Guest of 2030

Hotel Marketer

For those just joining us, every day during this challenge, I’m going to try and do something different or better, Continue Reading

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A Look Back at How the ‘Silent Travelers’ of 2014 Influenced the Entire Travel Industry

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Mobile-first consumers have played an enormous role in the travel industry and their influence is showing no signs of slowing down. Here's a look at how Skift has covered their impact on the travel industry.

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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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Criterion Hospitality Chooses Atomize RMS to Automate Pricing

Hospitality Tech

Criterion Hospitality is a management company in the UK and owns several hotels in some of London's most iconic locations, such as Zedwell Piccadilly Circus, Assembly Convent Garden and Victory House in Leicester Square.

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India Daily: Marriott Aims for 250 Properties Across India by 2025

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The Indian hospitality segment is highly undersupplied, especially in terms of quality accommodation. International hotel chains are well-positioned to cater to this demand.

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On The Beach Engineering Director Appointed CTO at Journey Hospitality

Hospitality Tech

Craig Griffin has taken the role of Chief Technology Officer, tasked with delivering the technology vision for the company, leading the product development for the company’s all-in-one ecommerce platform onejourney® and spa management system Premier

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Skift Podcast: Surviving as a Travel Startup in an Age of AI

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Is ChatGPT a gift or a threat to travel startups? Two travel insiders sit down to talk listeners through the possibilities.

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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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European travellers opt for early summer trips to beat crowds and rising travel costs

eHotelier

About 72% of Europeans intend to travel between April and September this year. Leisure remains the primary reason for travel (69%), though the drop of 7% over 2022 suggests a potential slowdown in post-pandemic 'revenge' travel. Business travel, in contrast, has recorded a 3% annual increase, now accounting for 8% of all intended trips.

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SeaWorld Entertainment Hires Marketing Veteran Marisa Thalberg

Hospitality Tech

Accomplished marketing executive is a five-time honoree on Forbes' "World's Most Influential CMOs" list and previously worked as Global Chief Brand Officer at Taco Bell.

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Omni Tempe’s Top Notch Food & Beverage Director and Executive Chef

eHotelier

Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU is proud to announce the appointment of Jose Martinez as Director of Food & Beverage and Chris Castro as Executive Chef. The dynamic duo will lead the hotel in introducing four new restaurant and lounge concepts to Tempe’s bustling downtown district upon opening on April 28, 2023.

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Shiji ReviewPro Launches ‘The Hotelier's Guide to Booking.com’ to Boost Hotel Reputation

Hospitality Tech

Report highlights that 95% of travelers read reviews before choosing accommodation; whilst 85% trust online reviews as much as personal recommendations.

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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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IHG Hotels and Resorts celebrates a new era of luxury in Rome with spring openings for Six Senses and InterContinental

eHotelier

The new InterContinental Rome Ambasciatori Palace (pictured above) and Six Senses Rome join IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury & lifestyle portfolio to bring an extra touch of luxury to the Italian capital.

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Glyde, Lunchbox Partner to Power On-Premise Ordering for Enterprise Brands

Hospitality Tech

The integration will provide enterprise brands with an end-to-end solution for on-premise ordering.

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Choice Hotels International to report 2023 first quarter results on May 9, 2023

eHotelier

Choice Hotels International, Inc., one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, will report its 2023 first quarter earnings results at approximately 6:30 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. The company will also hold a conference call at 10 a.m. EDT, during which Patrick Pacious, president and chief executive officer, and Dominic Dragisich, chief financial officer, Choice Hotels, will discuss the company's performance.

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Most Common Guest Complaint & How to Deal With It

Belza

Most Common Guest Complaint & How to Deal With It | Hotel Marketing

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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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NoMad London appoints Michael Yates as Executive Chef

eHotelier

NoMad London, the elegant hotel located in the storied Grade II-listed building in the heart of Covent Garden, has appointed Michael Yates to the role of Executive Chef.

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Melbourne hotel occupancy reached 36-month high in March

eHotelier

Melbourne’s hotel occupancy was its highest for any month since February 2020, according to preliminary March data from STR.

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How can new booking behaviours benefit or harm hotels?

eHotelier

Bookboost will host a webinar on April 26th at 4pm CET with partners from SiteMinder, OTA Insight, Apaleo & Atomize.

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