Skift Blog
MAY 23, 2023
Skift Take: When you are a destination as ambitious as Saudi Arabia with an aim to attract 100 million annual visitors by 2030, you have to emphasize year-round appeal to avoid missing out on travelers.
Hotel Management
MAY 23, 2023
Accor has launched Handwritten Collection, a portfolio of hotels that offer an intimate and stylish experience. The Handwritten Collection portfolio is expected to reach more than 250 hotels by 2030. Accor is growing it’s hotel portfolio with the addition of a new brand – Handwritten Collection – a global portfolio of bespoke hotels offering an intimate and stylish hospitality experience.
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Skift Blog
MAY 23, 2023
Skift Take: It's unclear if talks between the two largest U.S. operators of non-luxury hotels are earnest. But even the idea that Choice Hotels is interested in a merger speaks volumes about how the sector is becoming a scale game.
Lodging
MAY 23, 2023
It’s long been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and it seems people are taking that to heart more than ever before. In fact, breakfast items that were traditionally offered strictly during the morning hours are now available all day at many hotels and guests are taking full advantage. According to OnePoll 2022, some 65% of Americans not only love eating breakfast foods for breakfast, but enjoy eating them throughout […] The post Hotels Feed Into the Continued Evolu
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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
Skift Blog
MAY 23, 2023
Skift Take: It was only a matter of time before Hilton formally announced it was opening an extended-stay brand, considering it's becoming a hot commodity for its major rivals.
Hotel Management
MAY 23, 2023
Three years in the making and with an investment in excess of AUD$10 million, Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia has brought ancient storytelling to life using state-of-the-art technology to create Wintjiri Wiru, a fully-immersive light and sound experience with Uluru as its backdrop. With two shows per night from 10 May, more than 1,100 drones will take to the skies to depict a chapter of the ancient Mala story from Kaltukatjara to Uluru.
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Hospitality Net
MAY 23, 2023
AI involves machines replicating cognitive functions once considered unique to humans, animals, and even plants. While the debate about whether machines can truly think continues, rapid advancements have been made. AI’s cultural origins can be traced back to logical operations inspired by Aristotelian syllogism. Significant milestones, such as IBM’s Deep(er) Blue defeating chess champion Garry Kasparov and Google’s AI triumph in the game of GO, have marked AI’s progress.
Skift Blog
MAY 23, 2023
Skift Take: Airbnb naysayers don't have to lose sleep over tanking stock prices just yet. Contrary to the market response to a purported "bookings slowdown," summer travel demand is still high.
Hospitality Net
MAY 23, 2023
Cambria Hotels, part of the Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) family of brands, continues its expansion in top markets with the opening of the Cambria Hotel Orlando Universal Blvd. The new hotel joins the nearby Cambria Hotel Orlando Airport to further the brand’s quest to bring modern accommodations to travelers’ favorite urban destinations.
Skift Blog
MAY 23, 2023
Skift Take: With a discussion with Executive Editor Dennis Schaal, today's special edition of Skift's daily podcast goes deeper into our annual list of best-compensated online travel CEOs.
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
Hospitality Net
MAY 23, 2023
The Meet the Money® 2023 conference wrapped up earlier this month, after 3 days of informative panel discussions exploring opportunities, challenges, and trends in the hospitality industry. The summaries below outline discussions our experts and executives presented to an audience of hotel owners, developers, investors, lenders and operators.
Skift Blog
MAY 23, 2023
Skift Take: Customers will return to the platforms that make travel planning and booking more convenient. Maybe this tool could also capture customers who would otherwise be turned off by inflated rates.
Hospitality Net
MAY 23, 2023
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s branded collection of the world’s finest vacation homes, chalets and mansions, has seen exceptional growth since its launch in Spring 2022. Operated in collaboration with luxury home rental platform StayOne, each Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Home is hand-picked for its outstanding quality and soughtafter location, while also providing personalised service and experiences in keeping with the legendary hospitality of the award-winning brand.
Skift Blog
MAY 23, 2023
Skift Take: For a sector that will contribute $250 billion to India's gross domestic product by 2030, a document reimagining the future of tourism is significant.
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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.
Hospitality Net
MAY 23, 2023
Nomadix® Inc., bringing connected experiences to life, today announced the launch of Trusted WiFi, an off-the-shelf visitor Wi-Fi onboarding and management service, available as a module on its suite of internet gateways. The solution enables systems integrators and service providers to meet the growing demand for public Wi-Fi, while delivering quality and secure end-to-end wireless internet connectivity.
Skift Blog
MAY 23, 2023
Skift Take: A re-listing on the Australian stock exchange is a sign of the rebound in travel for the country's second largest airline.
Hospitality Net
MAY 23, 2023
In July of 2022, Safe Harbor Marinas acquired Gurney’s Star Island Resort & Marina in Montauk, NY. After nine months of investment and preparation, the company announces the official return of the storied Montauk Yacht Club.
Skift Blog
MAY 23, 2023
Skift Take: Consumers are inundated with advertising noise. As a result, travel brands are exploring alternatives to grab attention.
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Hospitality Net
MAY 23, 2023
The Hoxton has officially opened its doors in Belgium, signaling a determined entry into the country’s hospitality sector. Taking up residence in Victoria Tower, adjacent to the Botanical Gardens, The Hoxton, Brussels, brings an innovative and fresh perspective to the capital’s hotel landscape. The hotel offers a distinctive mix of inviting, open-door hospitality, novel dining experiences, and an arresting aesthetic that blends 1970s brutalism with a botanical theme.
Hotel Management
MAY 23, 2023
With curated wine experiences in high demand, HM spoke to hotel sommeliers to get an insight into key trends in this area. Here, The Interlude Wine Curator, Liinaa Berry, shares an insight into her career journey and discusses the wine experience at TFE Hotels’ Pentridge accommodation precinct. How did you get into the world of wine? Being from Mauritius, I didn’t grow up with a wine culture – it is a rum country, so food initially attracted me to wine.
Hospitality Net
MAY 23, 2023
BWHSM Hotels today announced the opening of its newest Aiden hotel in San Antonio, Texas, where guests will enjoy a casual boutique-style experience with modern and upscale designs that evoke an authentic modern feel. The historic charm exuded by Aiden by Best Western @ San Antonio Riverwalk is steeped in Southwestern style and accentuated by well-designed comforts that are sure to draw in guests and locals alike.
Skift Blog
MAY 23, 2023
Skift Take: Disney is investing billions, but it won't be in regional theme parks.
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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.
Hospitality Net
MAY 23, 2023
We were delighted to connect with the investment and hotel-owning community during the International Hospitality Investment Conference (IHIF) last week and take this opportunity to share our main findings from the conference with you below.
Hotel Management
MAY 23, 2023
One of the world’s fastest-growing hospitality groups, Minor Hotels, will continue to expand its Australian portfolio, with the launch of two new global brands in 2025, with the opening of NH Collection Sydney, and Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel. One of the world’s fastest-growing hospitality groups, Minor Hotels, will continue to expand its Australian portfolio, with the launch of two new global brands in Sydney and Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. 2025 will see the opening of NH Collection Sydney, a
Hospitality Net
MAY 23, 2023
U.S. hotel industry occupancy plateaued at 65.1%, basically matching the level achieved the week prior (65.2%). While average occupancy did not change, day-of-week dynamics tell a tale of two opposite forces. Travelers opted to stay home for Mother’s Day, putting a damper on weekend occupancy, which was down 4.7 percentage points (ppts) week over week (WoW).
Lodging
MAY 23, 2023
ATLANTA—Peachtree Group announced the appointment of Melissa Ross Smith as chief operating officer. Smith will be responsible for the overall performance, strategy, and organizational development of Peachtree and its operating businesses. She will report to Greg Friedman, managing principal and CEO, and will be an executive team member. “As Peachtree continues to evolve, improving our foundational processes is imperative to the future growth of our business,” Friedman said. “Me
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Hospitality Net
MAY 23, 2023
Ocean House Scheveningen officially opens its doors this spring after a successful soft opening. The spacious and fully equipped apartments, studios, and superior suite are warm and bright, making them the perfect base for a (long) weekend in Scheveningen. Yes, even in autumn and winter!
Hotel Management
MAY 23, 2023
Q antas is set to significantly ramp-up its global network by adding more flights to Tokyo, Los Angeles and New York, launching new routes from Brisbane and leasing two Airbus A330s from Finnair to meet demand. From late October 2023, the national carrier will add around one million seats to its international network over 12 months compared to its current schedule, offering customers more choice to popular destinations across Asia, the United States and the Pacific.
Hospitality Net
MAY 23, 2023
The Iconic Lodge Will Welcome Visitors and Locals to Revitalized Accommodations Designed by Award-Winning Collective NICOLEHOLLIS.
Hotel Management
MAY 23, 2023
Singapore Airlines has marked the return of double-daily Airbus A380 operations to Sydney for the first time since January 2020 with the recent arrival of SQ221 into the city (May 16) as demand continues to soar. Replacing an Airbus A350-900 medium-haul aircraft, the superjumbo delivers an additional 1,176 seats a week to the Sydney market, which will support the increased travel demand over the peak holiday period, according to Singapore Airlines’ Regional Vice President South West Pacific, Lou
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