Skift Blog
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Skift Take: Behold, Thuwal Private Retreat: A private, buy-out-only island being developed in Saudi Arabia. While the kingdom's richest have been known to head to Maldives for such pleasures, they will now be available at home.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Traveling reveals the best versions of ourselves that we sometimes don’t get to fully explore at home – and it’s not just a boost in Vitamin D that enables this. Booking.com’s annual Travel Predictions research* found that more than three quarters (78%) of travelers feel more alive than ever on vacation, transporting them out of autopilot and into their best life, whether that’s chilling out (literally) in cooler climes, chasing culture or cycling through the charming curves of unfamiliar city s
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Skift Blog
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Skift Take: Things are heating up between landlords, tenants and Airbnb as Local Law 18 kicks into gear. You can expect a lot more of these types of lawsuits.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Tambourine, the Fort Lauderdale-headquartered digital marketing technology company serving hotels, resorts, and tourism destinations worldwide, is celebrating thirteen Travel Weekly Magellan Award wins with its clients.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Skift Take: There is a lot to be excited about for our upcoming Skift Aviation Forum. Here are some of the big topics I'm looking to hear discussed on stage.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa, a captivating new destination where adventure meets authenticity in the heart of Honolulu is set to open in early 2024. Renaissance Honolulu, the brand’s first location on the island of Oahu, will offer an immersive island experience to culturally curious travelers. Situated near the city’s vibrant epicenter and its world-famous beaches, this brand new 39-story oasis features luxurious rooms and suites with floor-to-ceiling glass windows and contemporary design.
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Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Paradigm Development Partners, LLC was joined by Clay County officials and project partners on Tuesday, October 17 to celebrate the official groundbreaking of TownePlace Suites by Marriott Middleburg. The contemporary 124-room extended-stay hotel is coming soon to the Clay Town Center, a new mixed-use development at the southwest corner of Branan Field Road and Old Jennings Road boasting professional offices, restaurants and retail space.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Skift Take: Sri Lanka is hoping an easier visa process will help it reach its goal of welcoming 1.5 million visitors by the end of this year.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Despite the threat of inflation and a cost-of-living crisis in many countries worldwide, the results of the Fall 2023 European Accommodation Barometer further bolsters optimism among hoteliers across the continent. As a whole, the summer of 2023 has been a resounding success. Hoteliers have seen yet another 6-month period outdo the last. And for the first time since the Barometer survey began, the majority of respondents now expect their economic situation to develop positively over the next 6 m
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Skift Take: "You won’t break my soul," Beyoncé sings. But her concert series might break some hotel booking records.
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
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Scandic Hotels Group is implementing the complete cloud-based IT solution Oracle Hospitality OPERA Cloud platform. The preparations began in fall 2022 and the solution will now connect all hotels and central functions, enabling even better guest experiences and increase operational efficiency.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Skift Take: The Indian tourists is often misrepresented as bargain hunters. They don't actually mind paying more if they see value in it.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Last week marked the fourth edition of the Spark Innovation Hackathon for 60 students specializing in Entrepreneurship in their BBA in Global Hospitality Management program at Les Roches. The event was organized in collaboration with We Tangible, a company defining itself as the ’anti-consultancy’ specializing in corporate innovation, entrepreneurship, Design Thinking, and Lean Startup.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Skift Take: Google likely will introduce advertising to these listings eventually, but it can afford to take its time.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Vision Hospitality Group, Inc. announces the groundbreaking of the Tempo by Hilton Nashville/Midtown. The 161-room hotel is ideally located in the heart of Nashville’s Midtown district convenient to Vanderbilt University, Vanderbilt Medical Center, Centennial Park, and Music Row.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Skift Take: The success of Dubai should be the success of the whole UAE, decides the country's economy minister.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Hampton Inn by Hilton Harriman Woodbury located at 60 Centre Drive, Central Valley, New York has completed renovations to its 136-room facilities. The 6-month project included a revitalized interior and renewed exterior of the property. To celebrate the occasion, the hotel hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony with associates, family, friends, and executives from the Orange County Chamber of Commerce and Hudson Valley Tourism in attendance.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Skift Take: Today's podcast discusses the outgoing Qatar Air CEO, Airbnb in South Africa, and Meta's AI travel shortfalls.
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Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 24, 2023
McInerney Hospitality International Georgia has been appointed by Sunshine Hospitality and Management LLC to manage the Courtyard by Marriott Batumi in Batumi, Georgia.
Hotel Management
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Since May 2022, David S. Marriott has been Chairman of the Board of Marriott International , only the third Chair in the company’s history and a role that was held by his father, J.W. Marriott, Jr. (Bill), and grandfather, J.W. Marriott, before him. The Marriott family’s history in hospitality over the past 95 years is legendary and now David has the chance to take the business to even greater heights as the company soars towards 10,000 properties across the globe, up from nearly 8,600 propertie
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Red Sea Global (RSG), the multi-project developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism destinations, The Red Sea and Amaala, has revealed Thuwal Private Retreat, an exclusive, buy-out only island destination set to welcome guests next year.
Hotel Management
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Global hospitality group Accor is ramping up its presence in the US$54.5 billion global extended stay hotels market with the expansion of its Novotel Living brand to new destinations. Now operating in Singapore, Bangkok, Saigon, and Kazakhstan, Novotel Living is gaining momentum in various markets with more locations soon to be announced, while Pullman Living and Adagio also continue to grow.
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Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 24, 2023
The Belfry Hotel & Resort, in picturesque North Warwickshire, is proud to announce the promotions of six female members of staff, showcasing the exceptional talent of its female workforce and continuing efforts to achieve gender equality.
Hotel Management
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Global adventure lodge collection Eleven is expanding its presence in New Zealand with the acquisition of Owen River Lodge – its second property in the country and 13 th globally. Located in the northern region of the South Island – near the world-renowned Marlborough wine region – the lodge is positioned on the banks of the Owen River, between three major national parks.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Antigua’s iconic gem reopens with a new wellness facility, adults-only space and light refurbishments property wide, further elevating this beloved Caribbean escape.
Hotel Management
OCTOBER 24, 2023
IHG Luxury and Lifestyle brand Hotel Indigo rolls out an international media campaign this month that celebrates the exploration of culturally rich neighbourhoods both inside and outside its hotels. The World’s Neighbourhood Hotel campaign centres around the hidden gems within each neighbourhood and aims to inspire the next generation of travellers to explore.
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Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, with 800 hotels across 40 brands in 100 countries, is on track for a record year, with 2023 room revenues, room nights and total domestic and international stays year-to-date (YTD) all consistently higher than its previous best year, 2019.
Hotel Management
OCTOBER 24, 2023
The Star will bring its authentic Italian restaurant concept to The Star Brisbane in 2024 as part of its rapidly expanding culinary line-up. Cucina Regina – which takes its cues from sister venues Cucina Vivo on the Gold Coast and Cucina Porto in Sydney – is named Regina, the Italian word for Queen, after its prime location within Brisbane’s $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf precinct.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 24, 2023
A harmonious fusion of historical charm and unforgettable experiences, the Rosewood Munich opens its doors and welcomes guests to explore the vibrant city.
Hotel Management
OCTOBER 24, 2023
Real estate experts at Colliers claim the future is bright for hotel investment in Australia with traditional property investors eyeing the over AU$2 billion in assets on the market – 75% of which were listed in Q3 2023. “Hotels are emerging as a preferred property investment sector, as new market entrants are drawn to conditions of easing supply, high room rates and the return of international travel,” said Colliers Head of Hotel Transactions, Karen Wales.
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