Skift Blog
APRIL 20, 2023
Skift Take: The up-and-coming boutique hotel brand Wayfinder is expanding its portfolio with a new Waikiki location. They’ll face steeper competition in Hawaii compared to its first property in Newport, Rhode Island, not to mention it will be the brand’s biggest hotel yet.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 20, 2023
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, introduces Vignette Collection to the UK with the signing of The Halyard at Ropewalks Liverpool, Vignette Collection in partnership with Molo Hotels.
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Skift Blog
APRIL 20, 2023
Skift Take: CBRE surveys recent performance metrics for U.S. hotels and finds the national figures are better than average on most counts. Plus, other highlights from this week's news in hotel deals and development worldwide.
Hotel Management
APRIL 20, 2023
Hyatt Regency Sydney has introduced a new Regency Club for loyalty members and select guests on the 11 th floor of the hotel. World of Hyatt Globalist, Lifetime Globalist members and guests who book a Regency Club room or suite will have access to the club space which offers complimentary continental breakfast, evening canapés and beverages, as well as exclusive check-in and a dedicated concierge service.
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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
APRIL 20, 2023
Skift Take: Six Senses CEO Neil Jacobs would like to multiply consumers' encounters with his brand beyond occasional hotel and resort stays. A potential paid membership product would let luxury travelers hop among new clubs, building on a model Soho House has popularized.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 20, 2023
Situated midway between Boston and Portland, picturesque Portsmouth features a waterfront downtown with a growing hotel market. This article serves as a primer on the market’s history, recent performance, and outlook.
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Hospitality Net
APRIL 20, 2023
This week hoteliers representing prominent hotels, resorts and management groups across the nation converged at the Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego to attend BITAC® Operations, a two-day interactive conference filled with education, relationship-building, and uninterrupted private meetings between buyers and sellers of hotel products, amenities and technologies.
Skift Blog
APRIL 20, 2023
Skift Take: A wide variety of potential travel innovations got funding this week, including a credit card for travelers, an online travel agency for recreational vehicles, and management software for tour operators.
Lodging
APRIL 20, 2023
PHOENIX, Arizona—BWH Hotel Group is doubling down on its commitment to environmental and social responsibility across its global portfolio. Alongside its engagement with the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, BWH Hotel Group has created a global sustainability strategic initiative, called “Because We Care,” which will focus on three pillars: earth, people, and community (EPC).
Skift Blog
APRIL 20, 2023
Skift Take: All eyes will be on Sedona, Arizona. If it can fund itself and promote tourism without the city's dollars, other destinations could potentially follow its example.
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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
Hotel Management
APRIL 20, 2023
United Airlines is going big on flights Down Under, announcing the largest South Pacific network expansion ever to and from the continental United States, with new destinations, additional routes and the upgauging aircraft to Australia and New Zealand. The move from United, taking effect from the fourth quarter of 2023, will see the carrier operate 66 flights per week between the United States and Australasia, the equivalent of 40% more services from the United States to Australia and New Zealan
Skift Blog
APRIL 20, 2023
Skift Take: Las Vegas Sands has outperformed analysts' expectations in the first quarter of 2023 — even without the expected boost from China's tourism spend, which has yet to rebound fully.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 20, 2023
With Gen Y and Gen Z now representing more than half of hotel guests, their lifestyle choices drive their hotel selections and are changing the way that spaces in the hotel are being used.
Skift Blog
APRIL 20, 2023
Skift Take: India has all the cards to become the next mega source market for international travel, although major barriers still need to be overcome. The country has been performing extremely well in our Skift Travel Health Index.
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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
APRIL 20, 2023
Hard Rock International, as a part of a commitment towards a cleaner, eco-friendly world, is once again reflecting on its partnership with global leader in environmental conservation World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and participation in the annual Earth Hour movement. On Saturday, March 25, more than 135 Hard Rock Hotels, Cafes and Casinos around the globe participated by "going dark" for one hour starting at 8:30 pm local property time.
Skift Blog
APRIL 20, 2023
Skift Take: Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks closer at United’s earnings, Extended Stay America’s optimism, and American Airlines’ airfare strategy.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 20, 2023
The HOTEL Yearbook (HYB), the prestigious annual publication that serves as a trusted resource for hotel professionals worldwide, is delighted to announce the upcoming release of its highly anticipated HYB 2023 Technology Edition, to be published in conjunction with HITEC Toronto. This special edition, set for publication on June 25th, promises to provide hoteliers with unparalleled insights into cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions shaping the future of the global hospitality indu
Skift Blog
APRIL 20, 2023
Skift Take: One startup, WorkTripp, strives to find ways to keep hybrid and remote workers feeling connected between in-person retreats.
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Hospitality Net
APRIL 20, 2023
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Lodging
APRIL 20, 2023
I keep hearing about AI technologies like ChatGPT in the news. How can hotels best take advantage of this new technology?* As a veteran of the hospitality industry, I’ve seen how technology has revolutionized and improved the guest experience, from online bookings to keyless entry. One of the most exciting developments in recent years has been the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots, which help to meet one of the biggest challenges in the industry: […] The post Ask Anthony: How C
Hospitality Net
APRIL 20, 2023
In my work at Shiji with our various teams, partners, and clients around the world, as much as 60 to 70% of my time is spent traveling and staying at hotels. In those travels, I often hear top-level executives at major hotels, praising themselves for their great offers. In all honesty, I’m not sure they’re so great. I often wonder if they stay in their own hotels, as what they claim to offer simply doesn’t correspond to reality– even the basics are not done right.
Hotel Management
APRIL 20, 2023
The Langham, Gold Coast has teamed up with luxury Italian label Bulgari to put a designer spin on its afternoon tea experience. Throughout the month of May, the hotel’s Palm Court restaurant will serve up afternoon tea featuring desserts inspired by Bulgari’s famous designs including its classic Serpenti Forever top handle bag – a collection that celebrates its 75th anniversary this year.
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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
APRIL 20, 2023
After two years since the COVID-19 pandemic started, the tourism market in Croatia has almost completely recovered in 2022, with only 2% fewer overnight stays than in 2019. Hotels achieved 5% higher revenues in the summer season than in 2019, primarily due to higher ADR. Occupancy reached 79%, 25% above the 2021 season but still 9% below 2019.
Lodging
APRIL 20, 2023
HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week, and year-over-year comparisons reflected the positive side of the Easter calendar shift, according to STR’s latest data through April 15, 2023. U.S. Hotel Performance April 9-15, 2023 Percentage change from comparable week in 2022:Occupancy: 64.2 percent (up 3.7 percent)ADR: $155.33 (up 4.7 percent)RevPAR: $99.67 (up 8.6 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, Minneapolis saw the highest year-over-year increase i
Hospitality Net
APRIL 20, 2023
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a lodging business unit wholly owned by CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI), has achieved its target to secure 160,000 units by 2023, with the signing of over 4,000 units in 1Q this year. Sharpening its focus on quality growth, Ascott is renewing its target to double fee revenue to more than S$500 million in the next five years.
Lodging
APRIL 20, 2023
WASHINGTON—American Hotel & Lodging Association President and CEO Chip Rogers released the following statement after Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed an important hotel employee safety bill—Arizona House Bill 2379. “We are disappointed that Governor Hobbs vetoed an important hotel employee safety bill—HB 2379,” said Rogers. “At its core, this bill was about keeping hotel employees safe.
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Hospitality Net
APRIL 20, 2023
U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week, and year-over-year comparisons reflected the positive side of the Easter calendar shift, according to STR‘s latest data through 15 April.
Lodging
APRIL 20, 2023
HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee, and MILWAUKEE—The Baird/STR Hotel Stock Index dropped 3.4 percent in March to a level of 5,355. “Hotel stocks declined in March as investors digested the potential impacts from the recent banking turmoil, including the likely intermediate-term effects on economic growth,” said Michael Bellisario, senior hotel research analyst and director at Baird.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 20, 2023
Travel is always evolving and at Expedia Group Media Solutions we’re also constantly looking for new ways to engage travelers and help them get to where they want to go. We’re excited to announce the debut of an industry first: an interactive and shoppable streaming platform built by Media Studio, our award-winning in-house creative agency.
Hotel Management
APRIL 20, 2023
Marriott International Fiji is investing in local talent through the Fiji Marriott Training Academy, which officially launched on April 13. Started during the pandemic, the intention of the course was to support local talent and build a skilled workforce; and following a soft launch last year, the academy has been revamped with a more strategic focus to address the skills gap in the Fiji tourism industry.
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