Skift Blog
JUNE 12, 2023
Skift Take: Save Now, Buy Later may contribute more to traveler well-being than having to worry about the bills later from a trip that you really couldn't afford. Anyway, it's a novel way in travel to market vacations.
Lodging
JUNE 12, 2023
CHICAGO and MCLEAN, Virginia—Grubhub and Homewood Suites by Hilton are bringing off-premises dining options to guests with the Grubhub app through a partnership at nearly 500 Homewood Suites locations across the country. Guests at Homewood Suites properties in the United States that don’t have on-site dining options will be able to order from local restaurants and convenience stores on Grubhub via geolocation and QR codes around the property that take them directly to the Grubhub […] The p
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Skift Blog
JUNE 12, 2023
Skift Take: If Portland is to shake off the negative media perception, it will need its local residents more than ever to convince the public that it's still a great tourist destination.
Lodging
JUNE 12, 2023
After hitting record lows during early points of the pandemic, last year finally presented long-awaited profitability returns for the U.S. hotel industry. Strong demand, coupled with strong pricing power in an inflationary environment, pushed revenues and profits beyond 2019 levels. By year’s end, total revenue per available room (TRevPAR) reached $202.23, and gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR) was $73.70 with a healthy margin of more than 36 percent over 12 months.
Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering
The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling
Skift Blog
JUNE 12, 2023
Skift Take: GetYourGuide has announced the addition of a sports tours category to meet booking demand, in the latest tweak to its digital platform interface this year. As the company experiments with matching the right tours to the right audience, this is unlikely to be the last.
Hotel Management
JUNE 12, 2023
InterContinental Auckland names General Manager InterContinental Auckland welcomes Ryan South as General Manager ahead of its opening in late 2023. Throughout a long career with IHG spanning over 22 years, South has worked across Australia, Indonesia and New Zealand, and most recently as general manager of Crowne Plaza Terrigal Pacific. “It’s exciting to be back in Auckland and take the helm of this landmark luxury hotel and give New Zealanders and international visitors to the City of Sails a t
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Lodging
JUNE 12, 2023
As far back as 2010, revenue management guru Sherri Kimes of Cornell University foresaw the rise of total revenue management within the hospitality industry. This, however, remained a distant dream for many as hospitality businesses have struggled for more than a decade to develop metrics, processes, systems, and programs to drive total revenue management performance and culture within their organizations.
Skift Blog
JUNE 12, 2023
Skift Take: The Lyric short-term rental brand is resurfacing as the capital environment sobers up, and the industry learns to be patient about scale and growth.
Hotel Management
JUNE 12, 2023
Rising inflation, soaring interest rates and economic uncertainty are causes for concern for consumers across the globe. But despite feeling the pinch, the desire to travel still remains strong, according to Accor’s global commercial chief. “While we have higher cost of living, the rising inflation rate and GDP – leisure travel is still extremely strong,” Accor Group Chief Commercial Officer – Premium, Midscale and Economy, Karelle Lamouche, told HM.
Skift Blog
JUNE 12, 2023
Skift Take: As we navigate a world transformed by technology, the hospitality industry stands at a crossroads. Success hinges not solely on adopting digital solutions, but on personalizing them with the human touch, blurring the lines between the digital and tangible realms. The challenge for hospitality leaders is clear: adopt, adapt, and excel.
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Skift Blog
JUNE 12, 2023
Skift Take: Few leaders in travel have seen travel’s growth and been at the helm of innovation as Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. We are thrilled he will join us on stage for our closing session of the event this September.
Skift Blog
JUNE 12, 2023
Skift Take: Airfares in India have been sky-high, making us wonder if we need a second mortgage to afford a plane ticket. However, a glimmer of hope emerges with the reported decline in recent fares. Let's keep our fingers crossed, hoping that this positive trend blazes into affordable reality.
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