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Albania Isn’t A Hidden Gem Anymore, Its Short-Term Rental Market is Proof

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The U.S. market might be seeing a pullback, but Europe continues to lure budget-conscious travelers to under-explored destinations with a booming hospitality sector.

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Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe to Open in Winter 2023

Hospitality Net

oday, Margaritaville, the global lifestyle brand, announced the debut of Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe, slated to open at the end of 2023. This will be the brand’s first lodging location in a ski destination and the only all-suite resort in the south Lake Tahoe basin. Nestled at the base of Tahoe’s famed Heavenly Mountain Resort in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the 399-room Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe will be the ultimate year-round destination for those seeking a slice of paradise amidst

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Kayak’s Steve Hafner on the Expedia-Hopper Clash

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Hopper critics see blood in the water. But the company has a loyal following among younger people that rivals would die for. Hopper has altered course many times before, and can make changes to shift the momentum.

Travel 246
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Thailand’s First ‘INNSiDE by Meliá’ Hotel Celebrates Grand Opening

Hospitality Net

Towering over Bangkok’s trendy On Nut neighbourhood, INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit has cut the ribbon on a host of remarkable facilities ranging from integrated co-working spaces to a sky-high transparent infinity pool and rooftop tapas bar.

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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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Choice Hotels’ Bullish Report Prompts More Wyndham Merger Speculation

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Choice Hotels issued a positive business update in a seemingly random way. That fueled speculation it plans to do something newsy. Plus, other worldwide headlines in hotel deals and development.

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The St. Joe Company Opens Its Fifth Hotel in 2023

Hospitality Net

The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) ("St. Joe") today announces the opening of the 75-room Camp Creek Inn, a beautifully designed boutique inn situated on the grounds of St. Joe’s private membership club, Watersound® Club. The new inn is just minutes from the Gulf of Mexico and the iconic Scenic Highway 30A corridor, and offers guests access to the Watersound Club collection of golf, beach, dining and recreation amenities.

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Manna: Rejuvenation in the Arcadian Forest

Hospitality Net

Surrounded by a landscape that has been considered an earthly paradise since antiquity and situated within a historically preserved building, Manna is a newly opened luxury mountain retreat in Arcadia, Greece. Replete with outdoor yoga spaces, a serene wellness hub, an architectural concept and entirely bespoke furnishings by K-Studio, and farm-to-table cuisine conceived by award-winning Greek chef Athinagoras Kostakos, the hotel offers a place to reset, and reengage with one’s mind, body, soul,

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The Value Of Souvenirs in the Modern Travel Economy

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Join Rafat Ali, Colin Nagy and our special guest Geetika Agrawal as they explore the value of souvenirs in the modern travel economy, and the emerging trend of shifting towards meaningful experiences over physical possessions.

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Choice’s Clarion Pointe Brand Soars to 60 Hotels Open

Hospitality Net

Clarion Pointe, a midscale select-service brand founded in 2018 and franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), is continuing its expansion with 60 hotels open and more than 50 hotels in the pipeline.

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Covid Related Travel Changes Reversing: New Skift Research

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Travel landscape undergoes reversal as solo trips decline, blended travel dips, urban travel rebounds, and work shifts to hybrid models, reflecting changing preferences.

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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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Fantasyland Hotel Partners with INTELITY for Mobile Guest Experience

Hospitality Net

INTELITY®, provider of hospitality’s leading guest experience and staff management platform, has announced today a new partnership with Fantasyland Hotel in Edmonton, Alberta. The fun-seeking hotel has deployed INTELITY’s mobile offerings providing guests with mobile check-in, mobile check-out, and mobile key, while streamlining the day-to-day operations for staff through GEMS® — INTELITY’s suite of staff-facing tools.

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The Data Behind Sales Managers of Elite Teams

Anthony Cole Training

Learn about the "Coachable" Sales Competency in this blog taken from OMG's recent webinar: The Data Behind Sales Managers of Elite Teams.

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Accor’s Handwritten Collection: the Exciting Evolution of a Fast-Growing Portfolio

Hospitality Net

Launched in January 2023, the Handwritten Collection is a global portfolio of one-of-a-kind hotels enriching Accor’s offering in the collection brands segment. Delivering an authentic, intimate, and stylish hospitality experience for guests, the Handwritten Collection also offers independent owners and boutique hotels the best of both worlds, enabling them to stay unique with flexible standards while maximizing their revenue.

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Amadeus, Sabre, and Oracle Hospitality Execs Talk Modernizing Hotels

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The hospitality arms of Amadeus, Sabre, and Oracle are all focused on bringing hotels into the 21st century. There's a lot of catching up to do.

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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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Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo (Costa Rica) will undergo a multi-million-dollar enhancement project to debut in Fall 2023

Hospitality Net

Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo is introducing a modern reflection of the coastal resort lifestyle with the addition of Virador Beach Club, a barefoot luxury escape; Wellness Shala to give a home to the resort’s expansive wellbeing offerings; transformation of Kids For All Seasons and Arnold Palmer Signature Golf course renovation focusing on sustainability.

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Grand Canyon National Park Will Use $27.5 Million to Electrify Bus Shuttles

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The Grand Canyon — one of America's most popular parks — will replace its current fleet and introduce 30 new buses.

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The Loren Hotel Group Breaks Ground In Turks & Caicos

Hospitality Net

The Loren Group, a hotel and residences brand with the beautification of everyday living at its core, offering accommodations and residences, impeccable service and exclusive amenities, officially broke ground on their latest venture, The Loren at Turtle Cove, continuing their international expansion in Turks & Caicos. Joining the flagship location, The Loren at Pink Beach, in Bermuda, and the award-winning The Loren at Lady Bird Lake in Austin, the third location is perfectly situated in a priv

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India’s Travel Tax Rules Keep Changing — and It’s Hurting Domestic Companies

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The Indian government has introduced a layer of complexity and confusion for travel companies in the country.

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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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European Debut for Adina serviced apartments in Vienna, Austria

Hospitality Net

Australian hospitality chain TFE Hotels last week, unveiled the Adina Serviced Apartments Vienna, featuring 131 rooms. This new venture follows their earlier foray into Vienna with the Adina Apartment Hotel Vienna Belvedere launched in 2021. They’re also planning to open another 108-room facility in the DANUBEFLATS, Austria’s highest upcoming residential building, next year.

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7 Facts about Royal Caribbean’s New Icon of the Seas

Skift Blog

Skift Take: While her size is making headlines, it is her sustainability efforts that should be applauded.

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Montage International to Develop Montage and Pendry Resorts in Punta Mita

Hospitality Net

Montage International and DINE have reached an agreement for the development of both a Montage and a Pendry resort within the 1,500-acre, private peninsula master-development community of Punta Mita in Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit. Set to open in 2026, the new resorts will include Montage Punta Mita with branded Montage Residences and Pendry Punta Mita with branded Pendry Residences.

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Choice Hotels’ Ascend Collection makes Asia debut with property in Japanese Alps

Hotel Management

Choice Hotels Asia-Pac, together with Choice Hotels Japan, has introduced its first Ascend Hotel Collection property in Asia with the launch of a hotel in Takayama City, Japan. Hotel around Takayama offers 152 rooms – in both Japanese and Western style – a restaurant and store that centre around local produce and goods, and features a build-your-own travel guide wall showcasing 100 of the best local attractions.

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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 Wentworth, The Iconic White Mountain Inn, Unveils Multimillion-dollar Renovation And Redesign

Hospitality Net

Located in the majestic White Mountains of Jackson, NH, The Wentworth announced completion of a hotel-wide renovation as the peak summer season approaches. The $4 million dollar investment project touched all aspects of the 150-year-old inn including 61 guest rooms and suites, the lobby, exterior public and event spaces, new Alpine tavern, and more.

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Exclusive: IHG director unpacks recent ‘spate of development activity’

Hotel Management

In HM’s 2023-2024 Hotel Development Outlook, IHG Hotels and Resorts, Director of Development – Australasia and Pacific, Cameron Burke, shares an insight into recent development activity at the major hotel group. There’s no doubt that prevailing macroeconomic headwinds have suppressed the unprecedented level of growth previously sustained by some quarters of the market.

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‘It’s Out of My Control’ Is a Bad Excuse

Hospitality Net

Last month I was in Las Vegas for a major convention. I stayed at a very nice hotel, and each night I tried to fall and stay asleep. I emphasize the word tried because, unfortunately, there was non-stop, 24-hour-a-day road construction outside the hotel, as the city of Las Vegas is preparing for the Formula One race later this year. All night, there was jackhammering and bulldozing on the streets where the cars will be racing.

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‘Defining moment’: Brisbane Sky Deck completes construction of The Star Grand

Hotel Management

Luxury 5-star hotel The Star Grand, part of the $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf Brisbane development, has marked an important milestone with the completion of a Sky Deck, positioned 100m above the Brisbane River. The 250m long crescent shaped open-air rooftop deck is a first for Brisbane and forms the centrepiece of the riverside tourism development. The Sky Deck will be open 365 days a year and can cater to up to 1,500 people with a signature restaurant, all day casual dining, a bar, events space, a

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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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California’s Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa Joins JdV by Hyatt

Hospitality Net

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa, a retro-inspired property with 97 guestrooms and suites, has joined the JdV by Hyatt portfolio and is now open and bookable through Hyatt channels. Perfectly placed at the head of the Silverado Trail in the heart of California’s wine country, Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa marks the first Independent Collection hotel in Napa Valley.

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Key appointments: Accommodation Australia, Crown, Hyatt, QT

Hotel Management

Accommodation Australia appoints Policy and Research Advisor Peak accommodation industry body, Accommodation Australia (AA), has appointed Jenny Lambert as its inaugural Policy and Research Advisor. A respected industry figure, Lambert will be great asset for the association, according to AA CEO Michael Johnson. “Jenny has over four decades experience in policy and advocacy, with a particular focus in the tourism and hospitality sectors,” said Johnson.

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District Hospitality Partners Acquires Westin Annapolis

Hospitality Net

District Hospitality Partners, a privately held hospitality investment group that owns properties nationwide, announced today the acquisition of the Westin Annapolis.

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Video tour: Virgin Australia debuts updated Business, Economy cabins

Hotel Management

Virgin Australia has celebrated the arrival of the carrier’s first fuel-efficient Boeing 737-8 and inside it, eagerly awaited, all-new Business Class and Economy cabin interiors. With the arrival of the Boeing 737-8, Virgin Australia has also revealed its plans to refresh the interior cabins on the airline’s remaining Boeing fleet, as part of an investment of approximately AU$110 million to improve the flying experience for customers.

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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.