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Is Uber + Hopper the Perfect Fintech Travel App?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: This is potentially a big win for Hopper — if it turns out that Uber's UK rideshare customers will want to book flights in the Uber app. Uber is trying to prove that use case.

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Exclusive: inside the stylish Hilton Queenstown Resort on Lake Wakatipu

Hotel Management

New Zealand’s adventure playground of Queenstown is known for its skiing, wineries, jetboating and hiking, alongside fantastic restaurants, bars, cafes and hotels, including one of Wayfarer’s favourites, Hilton Queenstown Resort and Spa. Nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, Hilton Queenstown Resort and Spa is an ideal spot to explore the region, from the wineries of the Gibbston Valley to the skiing at The Remarkables and much more.

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Airbnb’s New Strategy to Re-Engage Gen Z

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Airbnb's strategy boils down to this: Staying relatable to the typical 26-year-old could give the company an edge over rivals who often woo older travelers.

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Key appointments: IHG, Marriott, Sudima

Hotel Management

IHG bolsters communications team IHG Hotels and Resorts has made some key changes in its Global Corporate Affairs and Communications team in Australasia. Chris Waite, who has served as Director of Communications – Japan, Australasia and Pacific since 2017, has been promoted to the role of Head of Corporate Affairs for IHG Japan, Australasia and Pacific (JAPAC), taking responsibility for elevating IHG’s public affairs approach across the region.

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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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Expedia to Power Travel for Mastercard-Connected Banks

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Expedia Group has a strong – and growing – business to business segment that is about a quarter of its overall revenue. Booking Holdings and Hopper are nipping at Expedia's heels.

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Paving the Way for Black Hoteliers

Lodging

Galen Barrett, vice president strategic development, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, recently spoke to LODGING about the company’s initiative designed to encourage hotel ownership among Black would-be hoteliers, who may face unique obstacles to their path. Black Owners and Lodging Developers (BOLD), he said, was established to engage and advance Black hoteliers by providing access to the scale, relationships, and resources of Wyndham.

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Budget 2023-24: wins for small, independent hotels, but visa changes cause concern

Hotel Management

Measures in the federal budget for 2023-2024, announced on Tuesday May 9, are expected to benefit small and independent hotels, according to key accommodation associations. Tourism Accommodation Australia CEO and acting CEO of the Accommodation Association Michael Johnson said the Budget revealed a number of positive outcomes for smaller accommodation providers.

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U.S. hotel commentary - March 2023

Hospitality Net

One quarter of the way through 2023, industry results reflect a shift in mindset to a true post-COVID environment, with 2.8% demand growth and 7.8% ADR growth leading to respectable 10.4% RevPAR growth year over year.

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Vacasa Says Travelers Are More Fickle in Vacation Rental Bookings

Skift Blog

Skift Take: These things we know are true: Travelers change their booking patterns in response to changes in prices and weather. Travel companies change their finance chiefs when profit is elusive.

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ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions Wins 2023 Red Dot Design Award for VingCard Novel

Hospitality Net

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions, a leading provider of advanced security technology for the hospitality industry, is honored to announce details on its latest award achievement with the naming of VingCard Novel as this year’s Product Design winner at the Red Dot Design Awards. Internationally recognized as one of the most sought after seals of high quality product design, the Red Dot Design Awards for 2023 saw approximately 20,000 entries take part, with VingCard Novel ultimately winning over compet

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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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Tripadvisor: Busy Period for Global Travel Expected for Summer 2023

Lodging

NEEDHAM, Massachusetts—Tripadvisor released its latest Seasonal Travel Index, providing an outlook for global travel patterns and demand over the next three months. The Index includes takeaways for the upcoming season, along with country-specific Tripadvisor demand data and insights from its latest traveler sentiment survey. Seasonal Travel Takeaways Alice Jong, research and insights senior analyst, media at Tripadvisor commented, “With so many eager to get away this summer, early planning

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Using Technology to Make Human Connections: Today’s Hotels Need Both Tech and the Human Touch

Hospitality Net

Technology is transforming our world in real-time, at an increasingly blistering pace – but at what cost? This question continues to percolate in the background as exciting new innovations enter the fold, quickly stirring up mainstream interest and adoption. It’s a rather interesting duality; human nature informs our relentless pursuit of evolution.

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Choice Hotels Propelled by Guests Blending Business and Leisure

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Choice Hotels has defied U.S. economic uncertainty. One reason? The blended travel trend has extended its stay post-pandemic.

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U.S. Major Market RevPAR Rebounds in 2023

Hospitality Net

For the first time since the onset of the COVID pandemic, CBRE is forecasting the 2023 aggregate revenue per available room (RevPAR) for the nation’s 65 major markets to return to 2019 levels. In 2022, RevPAR recovered nationally but continued to lag in the major markets. According to the February 2023 edition of Hotel Horizons®, 88% of the 65 Horizons® markets are expected to have reached or surpassed their 2019 RevPAR levels by year-end 2023.

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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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TFE unveils transformation of Pentridge Prison into entertainment precinct

Hotel Management

TFE Hotels has officially launched its billion-dollar accommodation and entertainment offering at the site of Melbourne’s historic Pentridge Prison. On May 1, 26 years on from the closure of the historic prison, TFE unveiled its 106-room Adina Hotel, Olivine wine bar, North and Common restaurant , Chapter Place events venue, and experience-led urban retreat, The Interlude.

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From the Back of House to President of the HFTP: An Interview with Neil Foster

Hospitality Net

At first – and even second and third glance, Neil Foster’s career in the hospitality industry gives no impression of being an accident. Instead, Foster has spent the last quarter century making a significant mark on the industry while working with hotel companies and technology vendors to uncover better ways of doing business. And yet, Foster himself would describe his introduction to the hospitality world as a happy accident.

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Amadeus’ Full Recovery Is Getting Closer, But It’s Not Here Yet

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Recovery is taking a bit longer than some expected, but it’s getting there — slowly.

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The Hoxton, Charlottenburg Opens in Berlin

Hospitality Net

The Hoxton has swung open its doors in West Berlin’s effortlessly chic Charlottenburg neighbourhood, marking the brand’s German debut in inimitable style. Set just steps away from the capital’s renowned shopping avenue Ku’damm, The Hoxton, Charlottenburg offers 234 rooms; The Teahouse, a charming corner café which transforms into an intimate cocktail bar as the sun sets; House of Tandoor, a North Indian-inspired restaurant serving up family style, spice-filled dishes and natural wines; and a cos

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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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Choice Hotels International Reports Q1 2023 Financial Results

Lodging

ROCKVILLE, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc. reported its first quarter 2023 results. Total revenues reached $332.8 million for the first quarter of 2023, a first-quarter record and a 29 percent increase compared to the same period of 2022. Net income exceeded the top end of the company’s guidance and reached $52.8 million for the first quarter of 2023, representing diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.02.

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Porsche and Nobu Hotel Atlanta debut immersive hospitality experience

Hospitality Net

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) and Nobu Hotel Atlanta have teamed up to create an immersive, first-of-its-kind hospitality experience for travelers from across the globe. Located just north of Porsche’s U.S. headquarters, Nobu Hotel Atlanta unveils today the new Porsche Icon Suite and Porsche Classic Room. As the first Nobu property worldwide to offer a Porsche-themed experience, the newly opened Buckhead hotel offers stunning accommodations and a host of exclusive amenities designed to

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Hilton Launches New Employer Brand Campaign

Lodging

MCLEAN, Virginia—Hilton announced the launch of a new employer brand campaign as the company continues hiring in a period of post-pandemic growth. Building on its recent enterprise-wide “Hilton. For the Stay” platform, the “Every Job Makes the Stay” campaign will bring a new perspective to hotel employee marketing by shining a light on the Hilton team members who make the stay, showing the jobs, the people, and the impact that hospitality jobs offer.

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Meet the Money 2023 Special Presentation: Lodging Industry SWOT Analysis and Performance Outlook

Hospitality Net

JMBM’s Global Hospitality Group® recently hosted the 30th edition of Meet the Money® national hotel conference. Alongside investment boot camps and insightful discussion panels, the conference featured several exciting special presentations interpreting the latest data and industry sector highlights.

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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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Dubai Airport Passenger Traffic Is Short of Full Recovery

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Dubai's tourism sector might have the vision of making the emirate the most visited and re-visited destination, but for now its passenger traffic numbers are falling just shy of 2019 pre-pandemic levels.

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Hotel Association of NYC Foundation Honors Industry Luminaries at Annual ‘Red Carpet Hospitality Gala’

Hospitality Net

The Hotel Association of NYC Foundation, charitable arm of the Hotel Association of New York City (HANYC), hosted its annual “Red Carpet Hospitality Gala” at The Pierre Hotel in Manhattan on Monday, May 1 where Hon. Eric Adams, Mayor of the City of New York, delivered keynote remarks.

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The Hospitality Show 2024 Scheduled for Oct. 28-30 in San Antonio

Lodging

SAN ANTONIO—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Questex announced that The Hospitality Show 2024 (The Show) will be held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio Monday, October 28, 2024, through Wednesday, October 30, 2024. The Show is a new event for the hospitality industry. The announcement builds on the sponsor investment and attendee registration for the inaugural Hospitality Show being held this June in Las Vegas.

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Arch Amenities Group Introduces Wage Insights, a Tool that Provides Salary and Wage Benchmarking Data for Hotels and Wellness Centers

Hospitality Net

Arch Amenities Group, a full-service, global provider of wellness, amenity management and meeting services for commercial and residential properties, hotels, private clubs and pools, today announced the launch of its proprietary survey and salary benchmarking tool, Wage Insightssm.

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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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Travel Spending to Hold Steady in 2023: New Skift Research U.S. Travel Tracker

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Despite rising prices, many U.S. travelers are protecting their travel budgets, said the latest survey by Skift Research. We're cautiously optimistic about this trend.

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IDeaS Announces the Fabian Specht Future Revenue Innovator Scholarship Winners

Hospitality Net

IDeaS, a SAS company, the world’s leading provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, announced today the winners of the Fabian Specht Future Revenue Innovator Scholarship. The scholarships have been awarded to two international EHL students pursuing a hospitality management education, JeongHoo Lee and Alexandre Martin.

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Saudi’s Almosafer Trials AI-Powered Chatbot and Voice Search

Skift Blog

Skift Take: If ChatGPT drives gains for Saudi's largest travel player, companies worldwide will take note. Plus, this week's news from Red Sea Global, Oyo, Musafir, and other regional companies.

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Transformational repositioning of art’otel Berlin Mitte

Hospitality Net

PPHE Hotel Group, the international hospitality real estate group which develops, owns and operates hotels and resorts, is pleased to announce the transformational repositioning of its Berlin Mitte property into a new generation art’otel branded hotel.

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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.