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Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun Made $32.7 Million in 2023

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun was awarded some of his highest compensation during his short tenure at the helm of the beleaguered U.S. plane maker, but he did not receive a bonus for 2023.

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Brand CEOs Identify Top Challenges, Industry Disruptors During AAHOA Panel

Lodging

As a handful of major brand CEOs assembled during AAHOACON ’24 to weigh in on key industry issues, a major focal point was increased operating costs and their impact on margins. Speaking during the opening general session, the executives identified a number of ongoing challenges and potential industry disruptors, including increased government regulation, as well as the continued emergence of artificial intelligence.

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Marriott Bonvoy’s New AI Search Tool: 4 Tests Show How It Works — and Doesn’t

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Marriott Bonvoy's new AI tool probably isn’t sharp enough yet to be reliable. But as one of the first tools like it by a major hotel brand, it offers an early glimpse at how lodging search could look in the future.

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5 Tips for Asking Your Prospect Better Questions

Anthony Cole Training

You don’t want to look, act, or sound like every other salesperson when asking your prospect questions. There is an art and a science to being masterful at asking your prospect better questions and building a strong, credible relationship with them. Read on to learn 5 tips for asking meaningful, exploratory, and courageous questions.

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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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Accor Signs Record Number of Hotels in India in 2023

Skift Blog

Skift Take: India is a strong player in Accor's global vision. The record-breaking expansion in 2023 is a step towards its goal of opening 30 properties in the country over the next three to five years.

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Knowland: St. Louis Leads Meetings and Events Growth for March

Lodging

ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland reported that the St. Louis, Missouri-Illinois market led the top 25 markets in March for meetings and events growth with 24.3 percent year-over-year growth. Las Vegas came in second with 20.9 percent growth. National associations and education groups led in four of the five top markets. This data is sourced from Knowland’s sales intelligence platform and designed to help hoteliers protect and grow their revenue base.

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Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants set to open its first boutique hotel in the Dominican Republic early this summer in partnership with Iberostar Group

Hospitality Net

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, announced today it will open a new boutique luxury hotel in the bustling urban destination of Santo Domingo. Marking the brand’s first property in the Dominican Republic, Kimpton Las Mercedes will complement its picturesque and historic surroundings while serving as an ideal launch point for exploration.

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TravelNet Solutions, Short-Term Rental Software Provider, Lays Off 7% of Employees

Skift Blog

Skift Take: There have been a ton of layoffs in various areas of the short-term rental industry over the last year. Facing headwinds, companies are trimming costs and trying to position themselves to new market conditions.

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Two Sonesta Essential Hotels Open in West Virginia and Texas

Lodging

NEWTON, Massachusetts—Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced the opening of two new upper-midscale Sonesta Essential hotels in March. Sonesta Essential Morgantown is a 57-room hotel located at 15 Lawless Road in Morgantown, West Virginia, and Sonesta Essential Gonzales is a 52-room hotel located at 2019 Water Street in Gonzales, Texas. “The opening of two new Sonesta Essential hotels showcases the continued growth of one of Sonesta’s newest brands,” said Keith Pierce, EVP and preside

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Sonder Faces Potential Nasdaq Delisting —Again

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Sonder's second notice of potential delisting is for a different reason than the first notice a year earlier. Neither, though, is a good look for the struggling company.

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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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Hospitality is a Work of Heart: Accor’s Bold, New Employee Value Proposition

Hospitality Net

At Accor, people are at the heart of everything we do, and being a Heartist® is all about the art of connecting with others in an authentic way. Our renewed employee promise celebrates individuality, fosters growth, ignites purpose-driven work, and values every team member’s contribution.

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Scotland to Replace Tourist Information Centers with TikTok Videos and Influencers

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Scotland sees itself as a content creator and curator for tourists, not an information provider anymore.

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Accor signs agreement for a new Sofitel hotel in India: Sofitel Jaipur Jawahar Circle

Hospitality Net

Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, is proud to announce the signing of a partnership agreement with EBU Estate Developers Private Limited for the development of a Sofitel hotel in India, the Sofitel Jaipur Jawahar Circle. This new-build luxury hotel is scheduled to open its doors in 2028 and promises to redefine hospitality in the vibrant city of Jaipur.

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Abu Dhabi’s $10 Billion Plan For Tourism

Skift Blog

The capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has unveiled a new grand plan for tourism, comprising $10 billion worth of investment.

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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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Cheval Collection Joins Global Hotel Alliance

Hospitality Net

Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands which this year marks its 20th anniversary, is expanding its award-winning loyalty programme, GHA DISCOVERY, to include luxury serviced apartments in London, Edinburgh and Dubai with Cheval Collection.

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Dolce & Gabbana Debuts Designer Condo Hotel in Miami

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The residences, starting at $3.5 million, are slated to be completed in 2027.

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MGallery reveals a new chapter with the launch of its new global campaign

Hospitality Net

A cool breeze while climbing a sacred mountain. Smooth clay between one’s fingers. An unusual tea beneath a grand English clock. The quintessence of an exclusive evening in the heart of a chapel. The endless ocean and the shifting of waves in the wee hours of the morning. These are the moments MGallery makes unforgettable in its new brand campaign.

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Trim Waste in the Kitchen

Lodging

When hoteliers aim to enhance sustainability, energy and water conservation typically come to mind first, as those are the most well-trodden paths to both operational savings and environmental stewardship. But food waste reduction brings those same benefits and has become much easier to achieve in a systematic way thanks to specialized tech tools from companies such as Beaverton, Oregon-based Leanpath and Utrecht, The Netherlands-based Orbisk.

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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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Marina Bay Sands’ multi-billion dollar expansion enters final phase of design enhancements

Hospitality Net

Luxury hotel tower, state-of-the-art entertainment arena and additional premium MICE space to deliver new economic, employment and visitorship contributions to Singapore.

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CoStar: U.S. Hotel Performance Decreases With Easter Holiday

Lodging

WASHINGTON—As expected ahead of the Easter holiday, U.S. hotel performance decreased from the previous week, according to CoStar’s latest data through March 30, 2024. U.S. Hotel Performance March 24-30, 2024 Percentage change from comparable week in 2023:Occupancy: 62.3 percent (down 5.6 percent)ADR: $157.14 (down 0.7 percent)RevPAR: $97.83 (down 6.3 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, New York City reported the largest year-over-year increases in each of the three key performance metrics:

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Travel on Airbnb generated $85B in economic activity in the US

Hospitality Net

In 2023, Airbnb guests traveled to more than 100,000 cities and towns around the world making it the most dispersed year of travel ever on the platform. In the US, nearly 600 cities and towns welcomed their first guest, demonstrating that travel on Airbnb continues to be a popular way for people to experience new places.

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Hilton Acquires Majority Controlling Interest in Sydell Group

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Hilton Acquires Majority Controlling Interest in Sydell Group Hilton Acquires Majority Controlling Interest in Sydell Group Hilton has announced it has acquired a majority controlling interest in Sydell Group to expand the NoMad Hotels brand from its existing London flagship location to high-end markets around the world… The addition of NoMad to Hilton’s brand portfolio marks the global hospitality leader’s entry into the fast-growing luxury lifestyle hotel market with a meti

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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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The future of hotel distribution channels: Seizing opportunity in channel disruption

Hospitality Net

The hotel distribution channel landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. Online travel agencies (OTAs) that once leveled the playing field for independent properties now dominate, their economic muscle squeezing hotel margins. Metasearch engines commoditize the search experience, making standalone properties indistinguishable. Meanwhile, the growth in alternative lodging threatens hotels’ grip on the accommodations sector.

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Crescent Hotels & Resorts Partners with Green Key Global

Hotelier Magazine

FAIRFAX, Va. — Crescent Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Green Key Global. The collaboration will strengthen sustainable practices and processes at the company’s collection of hotels and resorts while demonstrating the positive impact sustainable initiatives have in the local community and our planet. In the collaboration, Crescent Hotels & Resorts will leverage Green Key Global’s suite of standardized programs and specialized resources tailored for the hospitality and meetings

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The Travel Leader Podcast: Growing Self-Awareness with Stephanie Smith

Hospitality Net

On the latest episode of The Travel Leader Podcast Rachel Vandenberg asked about Stephanie’s story which is one of self-reflection, growth and pushing boundaries.

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The Butterbox at Windberry Farms

Webrezpro

Stay at The Butterbox at Windberry Farms in Abbotsford, British Columbia. You can stroll the flower gardens, enjoy the mountain views, and take a dip in the saltwater pool…or the hot tub if you’re there in winter.

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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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Anglo American Hotel Florence, Curio Collection by Hilton Opens in the Heart of the Tuscan Capital

Hospitality Net

With design inspired by artistic movements of the early 1900s, Curio Collection by Hilton makes its debut in Florence.

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SiteMinder: Solar eclipse boosts occupancy across U.S.

Hotel Business

U.S. cities on the path of Monday’s total solar eclipse will experience an influx of visitors this Sunday, April 7 and Monday, April 8, according to data from SiteMinder. One standout performer is Evansville, IN, where hotels are set to witness a more than fivefold increase in arrivals (505%) over the two dates, compared to the same period last year.

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Hilton Signs With SunnyRaj Properties to Develop Conrad Jaipur

Hospitality Net

This marks India's third Conrad Hotels & Resorts property and Hilton's second luxury offering in Jaipur after Waldorf Astoria.

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How hotel marketers can successfully navigate the sunsetting of Google’s Cost per Acquisition (CPA) and similar commission-based bidding

Amadeus Hospitality

Google has recently made a decision to shift away from commission-based bidding models. Starting in April 2024, new hotel ad campaigns will no longer feature these bidding options, and existing campaigns will transition to alternative methods by October 2024. Google’s commission bidding models allow hoteliers to pay a post-consumption percentage commission instead of an upfront fee.

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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.