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Alaska Airlines to Buy Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 Billion

Skift Blog

Skift Take: In a surprising twist, Alaska wants to buy Hawaiian.

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IHG to open 130-room lifestyle hotel within ‘once-in-a-generation’ Gosford development

Hotel Management

IHG Hotels and Resorts is taking its Voco brand to the New South Wales Central Coast with the signing of a Gosford hotel in partnership with Sydney developer Aland. Opening in early 2025, the 130-room Voco Gosford will offer a contemporary lifestyle hotel as part of a landmark mixed-use development precinct, Archibald by Aland, which will overlook Brisbane Water.

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Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Faces a Justice Department Wary of Airline Combos

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Alaska and Hawaiian are singing a similar tune about their combo that other airlines did before their mergers faced the full force of an anti-consolidation Justice Department.

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Hospitality Financial Leadership – Understanding Business Principles

Hotel Financial Coach Blog

Hospitality Financial Leadership – Understanding Business Principles Purchase on Amazon in paperback, hardcover or Kindle format Complimentary Discovery Call – [link] Video Course Links: [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 […] The post Hospitality Financial Leadership – Understanding Business Principles

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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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Southwest Airlines Nears New Pilot Deal Ahead of the Holidays

Skift Blog

Southwest Airlines and its pilots' union were nearing a new labor deal just in time for the busy holiday travel season.

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How to increase holiday bookings

SiteMinder

What are holiday bookings? Holiday bookings refer to the reservations made by individuals or groups for accommodation, travel, and other related services during their vacation period. These bookings can encompass a range of options, from luxurious five-star hotels to quaint bed and breakfasts, from international flights to local train journeys, and from guided tours to self-driven adventures.

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Tourist-triggered emotions

eHotelier

Local populations in tourist areas play a key role in shaping visitors’ environment and in turn the emotional experiences of visitors. However, this is a two-way relationship that also depends on locals’ own disposition towards tourists.

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How Posadas, Mexico’s Largest Hotel Group, Competes Against Global Giants

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Posadas could be a partner for major hotel groups for co-marketing deals, given the quality of its Mexican resorts.

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International Tourism to end 2023 close to 90% of pre-pandemic levels

eHotelier

International tourism is on track to recover almost 90% of pre-pandemic levels by the end of this year. According to the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), an estimated 975 million tourists travelled internationally between January and September 2023, an increase of 38% on the same months of 2022.

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Group hotel bookings: Guide for small hotels

Little Hotelier

What are group hotel bookings? Group hotel bookings are bookings in which multiple rooms are reserved at once. This rather broad definition means that it can be applied to small friend or family groups who are looking for a couple of rooms, or large corporate, tour or event groups who may be looking to book out your entire property. Targeting group travellers is an ideal option for your small hotel, because it allows you to maximise your occupancy with one low-cost booking.

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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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Hotel reservations in Spain the highest in five years for December: SiteMinder

SiteMinder

Barcelona, Spain – Hotel reservations in Spain have grown by 37% compared to the start of December 2019, according to data from SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels. It is also the first time in five years that reservations in Spain have exceeded pre-pandemic figures for each month of the year, reaffirming the country as a preferred tourist destination.

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ConverseNow's Voice AI Assistants Redefine The Restaurant Industry with Outstanding Milestones and Growth

Hospitality Tech

ConverseNow's technology has expanded into about 1800+ stores in 46 out of 50 states, making it a dominant presence in the restaurant industry nationwide.

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Jaguar Stay makes business growth simple with Little Hotelier

Little Hotelier

Jaguar Stay is an idyllic villa accommodation property nestled on the south coast of NSW, Australia. Situated just behind the local zoo in the tourist-friendly town of Mogo, Jaguar Stay encompasses six villas on 170 acres of land with 3.5km of river frontage for guests to stroll along peacefully as they watch the kangaroos and birdlife. Kellie Plenty along with her husband Ben, brother Dean, and her parents, run the property and operate it truly as a family business.

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Huddle House Names Blain Shortreed Brand President

Hospitality Tech

Industry vet previously served as CEO of Long John Silver's. He also served as Vice President of Operations for Yum! Restaurants Canada.

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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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Exploring Boutique Hotel Investment: Trends and Predictions

Belza

Exploring Boutique Hotel Investment: Trends and Predictions | Hotel Marketing

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Travelport Investors Commit $570 Million in New Equity Financing to Bolster Capital Structure and Accelerate Long-Term Growth and Innovation

Hospitality Tech

New Investment from Existing Backers Provides Travelport with Platform for Long-Term Success.

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Hyatt celebrates groundbreaking of inaugural Hyatt Studios Property in Mobile, Alabama

eHotelier

Hyatt Hotels Corporation marks Hyatt’s entry into upper-midscale lodging in the Americas with the groundbreaking of the first Hyatt Studios property, set to open in Mobile, Ala. in early 2025. Hyatt has entered into a franchise agreement with 3H Group Inc. for Hyatt Studios Mobile/Tillman’s Corner/West I10. The Hyatt Studios brand is expected to be a key accelerator for Hyatt, building on Hyatt’s six years of industry leading net rooms growth.

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Sonny's BBQ Leverages 2023 Insights to Fuel Growth in 2024

Hospitality Tech

The BBQ restaurant will focus on digital innovations, efficient operations and people-first culture are driving above industry sales, traffic for casual dining.

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Dont 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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IHG expands its essentials portfolio in Chennai with the signing of Holiday Inn Chennai Egmore

eHotelier

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Abu Estate Private Limited to open Holiday Inn Chennai Egmore. Set to open in Q1 of 2025, the 92-keys conversion hotel reaffirms IHG’s commitment to growing presence in prime destinations across the country.

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Swiss hospitality expert Michael Gnaegi appointed General Manager of Chatrium Grand Bangkok

eHotelier

Chatrium Grand Bangkok, which blends the timeless grace of Thai culture with the grandeur of international luxury hospitality, is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr. Michael Gnaegi, a passionate Swiss Hotelier, as its new General Manager, effective November 2023.

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Darrin Griffin has been appointed Chief Development Officer at Timbers Company

eHotelier

Timbers Company, a leading developer and operator of boutique luxury resorts and private residence clubs, has appointed Darrin Griffin as chief development officer. In his new role, Griffin is responsible for identifying opportunities aligned with the brand's expansion goals, as well as overseeing the company's current expansion, including the addition of new residences joining Timbers Resorts' collection as well as its sister brand, Soleil Hotels & Resorts - a forthcoming collection of auth

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Omni hotels and Resorts transforms select guest loyalty program

eHotelier

Omni Hotels & Resorts has announced new details about its enhanced Select Guest Loyalty Program making it easier and faster to achieve and retain Select Guest Status. Representing the first major program transformation in a decade, members will now be recognized and rewarded based on all the experiences they enjoy during their stay.

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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!

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Guest Experience: Dos and don’ts for 2024: a webinar you cannot miss!

eHotelier

Whether you are part of the marketing area, operations or revenue management, if you belong to the hotel industry, this is for you.

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Perth to host Maximum Occupancy West Coast Conference in 2024

eHotelier

Leading accommodation industry conference, Maximum Occupancy, is heading to Australia’s West Coast in 2024. In conjunction with the Australian Hotels Association (WA), the inaugural two-day conference will be held in Perth on 16-17 April 2024.