Women in Leadership Dominate at Expedia Conference
Skift Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: Expedia's leadership is unique among major online travel companies in the West.
Skift Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: Expedia's leadership is unique among major online travel companies in the West.
Lodging
MAY 15, 2024
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts—Travelers around the world continue to place a high priority on summer vacations, according to the annual Summer Travel Index released by Tripadvisor. Ninety-five percent of respondents are planning to travel as much (51 percent) or more (44 percent) than last summer, despite some concern about economic headwinds. Over a quarter (26 percent) of U.S. travelers are planning to spend $5,000 or more on their getaways.
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Skift Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: Expedia can't compete with TikTok or Instagram in audience numbers, so we'll see how much traction Travel Shops can gain.
Lodging
MAY 15, 2024
For many lodging properties, the housekeeping department employs more associates than any other, often numbering in the dozens or even hundreds. And most of the time, these room attendants, common area cleaners, housemen, and inspectors will be working alone. This makes them more vulnerable to injury or potential assault as they enter guestrooms, closets and storerooms, stairwells, and back-of-house locations.
Speaker: Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy
AI isn’t replacing salespeople—it’s empowering them. The most forward-thinking sales organizations are using AI to enhance human performance rather than eliminate it. From coaching and messaging to prospecting and pipeline accountability, artificial intelligence is giving managers and SDRs the new tools they need to work smarter, sell better, and close more.
Skift Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: The Airbus A321XLR is due to make its commercial debut in just a few months, but the aircraft has found itself caught in the middle of a major dispute.
Lodging
MAY 15, 2024
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—Extended Stay America announced the opening of the Extended Stay America Premier Suites Fort Myers – Airport in Fort Myers, Florida. Turnstone Group developed the property, which Sandpiper Hospitality will manage. The four-story, 124-room newly constructed Extended Stay America Premier Suites Fort Myers – Airport hotel has WiFi, healthy breakfast, cable, a fitness room, onsite guest laundry, an outdoor pool with grill area, and Extended Stay America Premier Suites’
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Lodging
MAY 15, 2024
ATLANTA, Georgia—Hotel Equities (HE) announced its selection as the management partner for the Hampton by Hilton hotel in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. The hotel is the first new hotel development in the U.S. Virgin Islands in over 30 years. This landmark project, developed by Shaun Miller of Haven Development, also marks the first Hilton-focused service hotel in the area.
Skift Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: With youth unemployment at record lows and paychecks getting fatter, people born between 1997 and 2012, are financially better off than young people in earlier eras. Some hotel brands are benefiting.
Skift Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: As prices start to dip for short-term rentals during the Olympics, this could be a good time to snag a (relatively decent) deal.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Global Sales and David Phelan, Account Manager
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.
Hotel Management
MAY 15, 2024
The Federal Budget’s decrease in the permanent migration planning levels from 190,000 per year down to 185,000, is expected to have a direct impact on hospitality services, according to Accommodation Australia and the Australian Hotels Association. AHA National CEO Stephen Ferguson said the decision, announced on Tuesday, will be felt by all industries, particularly in the regions.
Skift Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Google's new AI tool, Ariane Gorin's new plans for Expedia Group, and Qantas' change in routes to China.
Hotel Speak
MAY 15, 2024
As of Monday, May 13th, European regulators have designated Booking.com as a “gatekeeper” platform , subjecting it to stricter regulations. They have just six months to submit a detailed report outlining how they comply with certain obligations. Non-compliance could lead to fines of up to 10% of their total worldwide revenue. Ultimately, this move aims to level the playing field for smaller hospitality businesses who may feel disadvantaged by the dominance of large booking platforms
Skift Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: One example showed a 28-minute ride from Freedom Park to the PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte for $15.
Speaker: Beth Sunshine, SVP, Up Your Culture
When culture isn’t consistently lived out across the organization, engagement suffers—and it often starts with a disconnect at the top. In this session, Beth Sunshine, SVP of Up Your Culture at The Center for Sales Strategy, will reveal how HR and executive leaders can close the gap between vision and execution by equipping frontline and mid-level managers to become culture carriers.
Webrezpro
MAY 15, 2024
As we head into summer in the Northern Hemisphere, properties are gearing up for peak season. This preparation can both excite and intimidate lodging providers. On one hand, occupancy and revenue are up (yay!), but on the other, the pressure is on to maintain top-notch service with less time and more stress (eek!).
Skift Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: TUI is grappling with operational challenges due to ongoing delays in Boeing aircraft deliveries. But the European tourism giant still produced record revenue for its hotels, resorts, and cruises.
Bookassist
MAY 15, 2024
Booking.com is now a gatekeeper In a significant development for the hotel industry and online booking landscape, this week the European Commission has officially designated Booking.com as a gatekeeper under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This decision is expected to have far-reaching implications for the company’s business practices and therefore the hotel industry and the buying public.
Skift Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: San Francisco Travel is going to need a new champion if it's going to get out of its 'doom loop' narrative.
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
Hotel Designs
MAY 15, 2024
Hotel Designs Product watch: Celeste by Skopos Product watch: Celeste by Skopos To expand its ‘Accents’ offer, and build on its specialist experience in the design and manufacture of high-performance FR contract fabrics, Skopos has introduced Celeste, a new dimout quality, into the portfolio… Celeste flame retardant dimout has been specially selected for its’ broad colour palette, soft handle and elegant drape, as a perfect, simple, textured solution for contract curtains.
Skift Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: TBO Tek had a strong debut with its IPO, with plenty of interest in its shares. Now it needs to execute.
Refine
MAY 15, 2024
Corporate travelers are a growing demographic and a target audience that many within the hotel industry are placing an increased emphasis on trying to appeal to. After all, a corporate traveler may use extra hotel facilities, return to your hotel multiple times and recommend it to colleagues and business partners. In this article, you will The post 7 Tips to Attract More Corporate Travelers to Your Hotel appeared first on Revfine.com.
Skift Blog
MAY 15, 2024
Skift Take: The TBO Tek shares made a strong debut on the Indian stock exchanges. This indicates a positive investor sentiment towards the travel and tourism segment.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
Demand Calendar
MAY 15, 2024
Manual hotel reporting is often slow and costly, with inconsistencies and errors. From labor-intensive data collection to error-prone report creation, these outdated methods drain resources and hinder operational efficiency. Addressing the inefficiencies and hidden costs of manual reporting is critical for hotel companies striving to optimize their operations and stay competitive.
Travel Media Group
MAY 15, 2024
Interim President & CEO of the American Hotel and Lodging Association, Kevin Carey, joins the Suite Spot in the very first episode of Check-In with Kevin Carey! Get the latest news, updates, and information on the hotel industry in this series, and find out what efforts the AHLA is getting involved in to impact hoteliers and hospitality at scale.
eHotelier
MAY 15, 2024
Violette booked her honeymoon trip. But this didn’t happen from one moment to another. It started with a Google search about the best resorts for honeymoons. There, she found a couple of options and went into TikTok to find reviews and real images. On those videos, she discovered another resort that an influencer had visited, and finally decided to make a booking.
Hotel News Resource
MAY 15, 2024
There are a near-infinite number of marketing channels vying for your budget, but which ones are worth your limited time and funds? That's the topic today.
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!
Hotel Business
MAY 15, 2024
Guest experience technology and check-in automation company Virdee has appointed Paul Pellman as its first CEO. The company’s co-founders, Branigan Mulcahy and Nadav Cornberg , have added the titles of COO and CTO, respectively. Pellman joins the Virdee executive team following a 35-year career in the technology industry and will lead Virdee through its next phase of growth.
Hotel News Resource
MAY 15, 2024
Rate parity is a common practice in hotel revenue management. It's also a quite controversial one. The debate around its fairness is ongoing, and in one case, a dispute on its application even had to be resolved by a Supreme Court. In this article, we explore what rate parity is, its pros and cons, and how you can adapt to it successfully.
eHotelier
MAY 15, 2024
Here's why the upcoming inaugural Global Sleep Symposium at the Equinox Hotel New York on June 19th to 21st is a milestone that’s worth talking about.
Hotel Business
MAY 15, 2024
The Q1 2024 Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report for the Middle East from Lodging Econometrics (LE) reveals, at Q1, the hotel construction pipeline in the region increased to 612 projects/144,222 rooms, up 5% by projects year-over-year (YOY). At Q1 2024, projects currently under construction stand at 302 projects/80,589 rooms. Projects scheduled to start construction in the next 12 months stand at 133 projects/30,447 rooms, up 28% by projects YOY and 24% by rooms YOY.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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