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North Korea’s State Airline Permitted to Resume Flights to China

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Beijing allowing Air Koryo to resume flights to China is another big step in the country easing its enormously strict Covid measures and a major boon for one of its largest trading partners.

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Hotel Verte, Warsaw, Autograph Collection, Selects ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions for Mobile Access-enabled Security Technology

Hospitality Net

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, a leading provider of advanced security technology for the hospitality industry, has announced the successful adoption of VingCard Allure door lock panels featuring Mobile Access activation by Hotel Verte, Warsaw, Autograph Collection. Situated within an 18th century palace in the heart of Warsaw, Hotel Verte by leveraging ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions technology can now achieve its goals of simultaneously ensuring high-level security while still maintaining heightened

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Hotel Brand Selina’s Wild Ride as a Penny Stock: Here’s What We Know

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Selina's stock price stabilized on Monday after a sharp drop to an all-time low on Friday. The chain of premium hostels and coworking spots is taking steps to escape penny-stock status.

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JLL Hotels CEO Perez-Alvarado joins Accor as Group Chief Strategy Officer

Hotel Management

JLL Hotels and Hospitality ‘s popular Global CEO Gilda Perez-Alvarado is departing the organisation to join Accor as the chain’s Group Chief Strategy Officer. Perez-Alvarado will assuming the role on 01 October 2023 and will be a member of the group’s Management Board, based in Paris, overseeing global strategy, relations with hotel owners, and strategic partnerships.

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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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Meet The Autumn Collection: The Leading Hotels of the World’s Newest Members

Hospitality Net

Offering the largest collection of independent luxury hotels in the world, The Leading Hotels of the World is pleased to welcome four new member hotels to its portfolio. This season’s collection includes a host of recent hotel openings and significant renovations: Leading’s first Qatar-based offering, a stylish London townhouse, a holistic wellbeing retreat in Chiang Mai and an, Art Deco hotel in Vancouver.

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The Americas Lead Airline Capacity Recovery in 2023

Skift Blog

Skift Take: North and South America have been standout performers in leading the industry's capacity recovery post pandemic. While this was anticipated, there are noteworthy shifts in interregional capacity from North America to the Middle East, Africa and Asia.

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Skift India Report: Hotel Sector Could Add $1 Trillion to Economy by 2047

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The vision for the hospitality sector goes much beyond just branded hotels — to include tier-2 and 3 cities which will be crucial for tourism growth. Plus, other highlights from last week's news in hotel deals and development across the country.

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Peppers arrives at Manly Beach

Hospitality Net

Accor Pacific, the largest hotel operator in Australia and New Zealand, is delighted to announce the highly anticipated grand opening of Peppers Manly Beach, managed by Accor Vacation Club - a stunning hotel nestled in the heart of Manly, Australia.

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What is a hotel overbooking strategy? +4 ways to avoid overbookings

Cloudbeds

Overbookings can be stressful for the front desk and the guest, but you can manage them with ease if you have a proper plan in place. While for some hoteliers it’s best to avoid overbookings altogether, for others, a good strategy can increase revenue, improve the occupancy rate and mitigate losses. What is overbooking and how does it happen? Overbooking happens when there are more rooms booked than are available at the property on any given night.

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Q2 2023 Manhattan Lodging Index

Hospitality Net

The rate of growth in occupancy, average daily rate and revenue per available room (“RevPAR”) decelerated considerably in Q2, with room rate fatigue effecting growth in the higher-priced hotel categories. H1 RevPAR experienced a year-over-year increase of 23.6%, decelerating each month from a January high of 103.6% to a June low of 4.7%. Q1 RevPAR increased 53.5% while Q2 increased 11.3%, from the same respective periods in 2022.

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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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A new flavour for hotels

eHotelier

Considering the effects of outside-hotel customers on hotel performance, hotels should treat outside-hotel guests as their main target and develop management practices related to them.

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Slow but Steady Recovery for the Silicon Valley Lodging Market

Hospitality Net

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Silicon Valley has experienced drastic changes including the shift to remote work policies, the exodus of several major companies, and the widespread layoffs in Q4 2022 and Q1 2023. The table below summarizes recent layoffs and remote work policies at major companies in Silicon Valley.

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2024 hotel budgeting: 4 technologies you should consider

Revinate

Imagine this — it's the height of the holiday season, and your hotel is fully booked. You have limited staff, but you're not worried. Why? Because your text messaging app helps guests easily communicate their needs and an AI assistant automatically provides accurate answers. How much simpler would that make your daily operations? And that's [.] The post 2024 hotel budgeting: 4 technologies you should consider appeared first on Revinate.

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273-Key Hilton Coming to Hilton Dammam Airport, Saudi Arabia

Hospitality Net

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) is continuing its expansion across Saudi Arabia with the signing of Hilton Dammam Airport, its first airport hotel in the country. The 273-key property will be completed in partnership with Al Musbah Group and Damman Airports Company (DACO).

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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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Report: Boutique hotel occupancy outpaces all U.S. hotels

Hotel Business

Boutique hotels continue to report solid occupancies and healthy ADRs, and collectively achieved increases in all performance indicators through June, according to the Boutique Hotels: Mid-Year 2023 report from The Highland Group. Lifestyle (LS) upper-upscale- luxury and independent (indie) luxury hotels were the only classes slightly below in ADR compared to the same period last year.

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Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection, Fort Worth Accepting Reservations From December 1, 2023

Hospitality Net

Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection, a new, luxury, urban retreat embodying the unique character of Fort Worth, is now accepting reservations. Merging the classic Western personality of Texas with a decidedly modern feel, the hotel captures the approachable sophistication, cultural vibrancy and equestrian spirit of Fort Worth on Camp Bowie Boulevard in one of the city’s most iconic neighborhoods.

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Sneak peek: Hilton Yala Resort, Sri Lanka

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Sneak peek: Hilton Yala Resort, Sri Lanka Sneak peek: Hilton Yala Resort, Sri Lanka Opening on August 31st 2023, Hilton Yala Resort is a new resort located on the edge of Sri Lanka’s Yala National Park with a design that is set to maximise the experience with nature, with minimal impact on the environment… Considerately built around an active elephant corridor, guests at Hilton Yala Resort will experience up-close wildlife encounters with some of the country’s most iconic res

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ENVI Lodges unveils stunning location of its luxury ecolodge on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast

Hospitality Net

GCC-born luxury ecolodge brand and management company ENVI Lodges has today revealed the unique location of its upcoming ecolodge on Saudi Arabia’s pristine Red Sea coast.

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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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The bathroom Trend Guide from Geberit

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs The bathroom Trend Guide from Geberit The bathroom Trend Guide from Geberit In collaboration with global experts, Trend Bible, Geberit has published its latest Trend Guide, curated with hotel designers and architects in mind who want to elevate their bathroom designs. Sophie Weston, Marketing Manager at Geberit, delves into the key interior styles and explores how they can be recreated in hotel bathrooms… The Geberit Trend Guide offers hotel designers and architects valuable

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Virgin Hotels Glasgow Opens on the Banks of the River Clyde

Hospitality Net

Virgin Hotels, the luxury lifestyle hotel brand by Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson, today announced the opening of Virgin Hotels Glasgow, the Group’s second European destination. The hotel, set upon the banks of the iconic River Clyde and just a stone’s throw away from Central Station, features a prime location ideal for exploring the city.

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Interview with CEO & Co-founder Erik Tengen of Oaky

Refine

In this interview, we talk to Erik Tengen from Oaky. Erik co-founded Oaky in 2013, alongside Lars Jonker and Tako Paddenburg. He has since helped to grow the company into a market leader in hotel upselling solutions. Oaky helps drive incremental hotel revenue and enhance the guest experience through targeted upselling messaging. The post Interview with CEO & Co-founder Erik Tengen of Oaky appeared first on Revfine.com.

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5 Challenges cluster revenue managers face and how to overcome them

Hospitality Net

You’ve probably noticed it, too – the increased trend towards clustering revenue management positions. Done right, it can help you manage costs, increase efficiency and boost revenue. But it comes with its own set of challenges which are mainly related to time constraints and access to high-quality, accurate data.

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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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Generational Shift: Evolving Hotel Distribution to Reach GenZ

Hospitality Tech

GenZ represents a demographic that demands a fresh approach to marketing, booking, and selling hotel experiences.

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My Place Opens 85-key Property in Boise/Nampa, ID

Hospitality Net

My Place Hotels of America has opened My Place Hotel Boise/Nampa, ID-Idaho Center in Nampa, ID. The property, owned by Rimrock Companies and managed by Johnson Hospitality, has 85 keys and is strategically situated in the flourishing Boise-Meridian-Nampa metropolitan corridor.

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The Mystic Santa Fe

Webrezpro

Have a yen for the desert…or for dessert? Stay at The Mystic Santa Fe. They have craft cocktails, homemade whip cream, and warm New Mexico sun. Rooms are decorated in avant-garde style with a mystical bent (it’s in the name, after all). The Wi-Fi is free, and so is the parking.

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xnPOS partners with University of South Florida to give students practical experience of hospitality management

Hospitality Net

Leading hotel point of sale vendor Xn Global Systems Inc. is delighted to announce that it is working with the School of Hospitality and Tourism Management ( “SHTM”) at the University of South Florida (“USF”) to help them develop their students in food & beverage management.

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Beyond The Meeting Room: Luxury Magazine Resource

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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Enhance your Hotel Marketing Strategies with SWOT Analysis

Up Hotel

In the fast-paced world of the hotel industry, with changing trends, the effects of seasonality and fierce competition, having a solid digital marketing hotel strategy in place is essential for success. One powerful tool that can contribute to crafting effective marketing plans is the SWOT analysis. In this article, we’re going to explore how the SWOT analysis can have a real impact on shaping digital marketing strategies within the hotel industry.

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Sanderson London Hotel selects IRIS to maximise F&B revenue opportunities

Hospitality Net

IRIS, a global market leader in digital F&B ordering, guest directory and concierge solutions for hotels and restaurants, has been chosen by the five-star Sanderson London to boost in-room F&B revenue and streamline operations.

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The Importance Of Hotel Metasearch

gcommerce

Hotel metasearch engines work as aggregators, pulling data from various sources to create a list of available room rates for a potential guest to choose from. They improve the booking experience for your guests, making it easier to reserve rooms and compare rates. On the surface, hotel metasearch may seem like yet another distribution channel, but it's vital to any successful hotel marketing strategy.

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How to achieve the equality and inclusivity in work environment

Hospitality Net

The SDG Conference 2030 has concluded successfully today with more than 20 amazing speakers with 8 panel discussions, together with nearly 100 dedicated attendees and students in the hospitality industry.

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How Intent Data Helps Marketers Convert A-List Accounts

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.