Fri.Sep 15, 2023

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Delta Skymiles Change: The Strategy Behind the Shift 

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Delta has moved the goalpost for more than 100 million members of the SkyMiles program. What does it mean? Delta does not want your loyalty anymore but rather your spending.

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Andaz Macau Opens Doors as Largest Property within Andaz Brand Portfolio

Hospitality Net

Offering 700 uniquely appointed rooms and suites, the new property immerses guests into the center of Macau’s art and culture at the award-winning integrated Galaxy Macau™ resort.

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Tailbox Raises $1.5 Million for AI-Based Tour Guide: Startup Funding Roundup

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Tailbox is the latest generative AI startup in travel to raise venture capital, this time with a future vision to provide travelers with a personal digital tour guide.

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Level 8, A First-of-Its-Kind Multidimensional Showcase for Culinary Exploration, Extravagant Entertainment, and Immersive Discovery Launches in Downtown Los Angeles

Hospitality Net

Immersive hospitality visionaries Mark and Jonnie Houston, in collaboration with Mitchell Hochberg of Lightstone, have launched a first-of-its-kind multilayered concept, Level 8. Revolutionizing Los Angeles’ dining and social landscape, this dining, drinking, and entertainment experience features eight distinct and mesmerizing destinations, occupying the entirety of the eighth floor of the recently launched Moxy & AC Hotel Downtown LA, located directly across the street from Crypto.com Arena and

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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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LeBron James Tours Saudi Arabia as Kingdom Focuses on Sports Tourism

Skift Blog

Skift Take: With Ronaldo, Messi and LeBron James, Saudi Arabia is proving it can sway anyone to come visit. In its latest display in sports tourism power, the kingdom shows James around one of its cherished tourism projects.

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Business Management vs Hospitality Management

Hospitality Net

First things first: What is the difference between Business Management and Hospitality Management degree courses? To answer this question, we shall address each subject in turn, taking a closer look at potential career outcomes.

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Mobile bookings: Winning strategies for hotels

Hospitality Net

Mobile bookings are now a common method of securing hotel reservations. Guests can easily research and book travel from their smartphones, making mobile bookings incredibly convenient.

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#SkiftRewind: Favorite Skift Global Forum Memories

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Exploring #SkiftRewind, where attendees have shared memories of inspiration, lasting connections, unforgettable experiences, and innovation. The anticipation for Skift Global Forum 2023 is building as we look forward to creating new memories and gaining fresh insights at this year's event.

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Arlo Williamsburg Opens in Brooklyn Under New Ownership and Management

Hospitality Net

Today, Arlo Hotels, the independent lifestyle hotel brand with properties in New York, Chicago and Miami, announces the official grand opening of Arlo Williamsburg. Located in the heart of Brooklyn, the property is Arlo Hotels’ fourth property in New York, joining Manhattan locations Arlo SoHo, Arlo NoMad and Arlo Midtown. The property is owned by Quadrum Global, an integrated development, investment management and advisory group focused on real estate opportunities.

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Moroccan Tourism Workers Worried About Future After Massive Earthquake

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The areas of Morocco decimated by this month's deadly earthquake face a long road to a full recovery, which some locals believe may not happen.

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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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S Hotels & Resorts acquires Mercure Glasgow City Hotel leasehold and starts major renovation of properties in Manchester, Edinburgh and Leicester as part of asset enhancement program

Hospitality Net

S Hotels and Resorts PCL (SET: SHR), a leading hospitality investment and management company and the hospitality arm of Singha Estate PCL (SET: S), has announced the latest phase of its “3P” (“Profit, Portfolio, Planet”) strategy in the United Kingdom, with significant renovations at several hotels in key cities, including Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel, Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh, and The Grand Hotel Leicester, plus extensive upgrades at another eight hotels.

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Maui Tourism’s Path to Recovery

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Maui’s recovery, Marriott’s carbon footprint, and Spirit’s dispiriting forecast.

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Richmond, Virginia’s RevPAR Rebound and Diverse Lodging Demand

Hospitality Net

In the past three years, the city of Richmond has seen significant growth in RevPAR, outpacing the regional area and the state of Virginia in the post-pandemic recovery period. This article provides an overview of Richmond’s hotel performance and demand sources.

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Unlocking Tomorrow: What Will AI Look Like in 5 Years?

Hotel Marketer

The Next 5 Years in AI: An In-Depth Exploration of Future Possibilities Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn't just the stuff of science fiction; it's already here, transforming how we interact, work, and live. But what does the future hold?

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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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Gender Data Gap: Understanding the Bias in Our Data

Hospitality Net

In today’s interconnected world, data is hailed as the backbone of progress and innovation. It shapes decisions, policies, and designs across various fields. However, what if the data we rely on is inherently biased, favoring one gender over another? This is the crux of the issue explored in the groundbreaking book, "Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men" by Caroline Criado Perez.

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Skopos adds new lines to Chamonix

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Skopos adds new lines to Chamonix Skopos adds new lines to Chamonix A follow on from the much-loved Chamonix collection from Skopos, Chamonix Deuxième brings a new colour story to contract upholstery… A fresh influx of these three well-loved upholstery fabric designs, Chamonix Deuxième provides even greater choice, in addition to the original Chamonix offer from Skopo s.

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Cozy caves and tiny homes top the most wishlisted Design Category stays

Hospitality Net

As summer comes to a close and travelers start planning their fall and winter getaways, we are revealing some of the most wishlisted design listings from January 1 to June 30 of this year. These stays are perfect for guests who are looking for inspiration from the unique architecture and design of some of our most design-forward listings, or are simply looking for their most stylish stay yet.

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Hyatt plots growth

Hotel Business

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has revealed the continued strategic growth of the Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands throughout 2023. This growth includes expanding the brand’s footprint in the U.S. in new markets where there are no Hyatt hotels and the expansion of airport locations in key markets. The company also revealed significant progress in the development of the Hyatt Studios brand, the latest select-service brand in the Hyatt portfolio, including executed franchise agreements for the first l

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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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Key Learnings & Opportunities in the Hybrid Model of Meetings and Events

Hospitality Net

Revenue from the global events and meetings industry, as reported by Research Dive, is projected to increase from $23.9 billion in 2018 to $33.4 billion by this year.

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Heritage Place Hotel

Webrezpro

Need an affordable place to lay your head? Check in to Heritage Place Hotel in Iuka, Mississippi. The rooms have a refrigerator, microwave, and plenty of coffee, not to mention the free Wi-Fi. You’ll be comfortable and well-rested for wherever you’re headed!

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Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in the Global Hotel Industry: A 2024 Outlook

Hospitality Net

Hotels across the globe continue to navigate an uneven travel recovery, labor shortages, inflation, and rising mortgage rates - keeping hotel owners and operators on high alert. Budget season has started, and initial budget discussions are conservative, but still showing some overall revenue growth.

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Five myths about revenue management debunked

Hotel Business

By Craig V. Eister There are many myths about revenue management, but there are five we hear most often. Myth #1: Revenue management is only essential when business is booming. Whether business is busy or slow, it is critical to define your inventory correctly, update your systems accordingly and ensure their descriptions are clearly presented to customers on all channels.

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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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New Data Shows Investment Returning to Global Tourism Sector

Hospitality Net

Investment in the global tourism cluster has started to bounce back from the lows it touched during the pandemic off the back of the steady recovery of international tourist arrivals, according to a newly released report jointly produced by UNWTO and fDi Intelligence.

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Omni Hotels & Resorts Appoints Four Seasons Veteran to COO

Hotelier Magazine

DALLAS — Omni Hotels & Resorts has appointed Vince Parrotta as its new Chief Operating Officer. With more than 40 years of experience, Parrotta brings a wealth of expertise from his previous role as president, Hotel Operations – Americas at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. In this newly created position, Parrotta will oversee hotel operations as well as related brand and guest experience roles.

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Hyatt Adds Hotels in New Markets with Hyatt Place and Hyatt House Openings Across the U.S.

Hospitality Net

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the continued strategic growth of the Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands throughout 2023. This growth includes expanding the brand’s footprint in the U.S. in new markets where there are no Hyatt hotels and the thoughtful expansion of airport locations in key markets.

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Event Promotion

Lodging Interactive

In today's business landscape, effective marketing strategies play a crucial role in driving the success of your business. These 4 tips are sure to help effectively spread the word about your small business! The post The Do’s and Don’ts of Event Promotion first appeared on McConnell Marketing. The post The Do’s and Don’ts of Event Promotion appeared first on McConnell Marketing.

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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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HSMAI 2023 Sales Leader Forum Set for Long Beach, California

Hospitality Net

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Sales Leader Forum will take place in Long Beach, CA on Nov. 8, 2023. This year’s event, organized by HSMAI’s Sales Advisory Board, will focus on “Leading the Way,” when it comes to important trends, critical insights, and evolving customers and what they mean for leading hotel sales teams today and in the future.

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Hyatt Adds Hotels in New Markets with Hyatt Place and Hyatt House Openings Across the U.S.

Hotel News Resource

Strategic growth highlighted by airport hotel expansion, investments in portfolio-wide Hyatt Place renovations by Service Properties Trust, and preview of the Hyatt Studios brand at The Lodging Conference

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Interview in eHotelier’s Hospitality Technology Innovations Report with Adam Mogelonsky

Hospitality Net

Adam was featured in an interview in eHotelier’s recent Hospitality Technology Innovations Report.

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STR Reports Sydney Hotel Performance Peaked During FIFA Women's World Cup

Hotel News Resource

Helped by the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Sydney’s hotel industry recorded its highest monthly performance levels since March 2023, according to preliminary August 2023 data from CoStar.

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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.