Thu.Jun 08, 2023

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Atrium Hospitality Showcases Makeover of Houston Marriott® South at Hobby Airport

Hospitality Net

Come experience the beautiful transformation of the Houston Marriott® South at Hobby Airport in Texas, operated by Atrium Hospitality, one of the nation’s largest hotel operators. Our 290-key hotel’s seven-month, multimillion-dollar renovation spanned guest accommodations, atrium lobby, restaurant, meeting space, plus new and expanded fitness center, among other areas.

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Park Hotels Gives Up on San Francisco’s Doggedly Weak Demand

Skift Blog

Skift Take: It's ominous for San Francisco that a firm just abandoned 9 percent of the city's hotel rooms. It's crying uncle on a city struggling with weak hotel demand. Plus, more highlights from this week's news in hotel deals and development worldwide.

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Grubhub and Homewood Suites by Hilton Bring Food Delivery to Guests at U.S. Hotels

Hospitality Net

Grubhub, a leading online and mobile food-ordering and delivery platform, and Homewood Suites by Hilton, the award-winning extended-stay brand, are taking the guesswork out of ordering a meal while traveling through their latest partnership. The companies will bring off-premises dining options to guests through the Grubhub app at nearly 500 Homewood Suites locations across the country.

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World’s largest Aloft hotel to launch in Singapore later this year

Hotel Management

Marriott International is set to bring design-led Aloft Hotels brand to Singapore following the signing of a 785-room hotel in the cultural district of Balestier. An agreement with Hiap Hoe Limited, through HH Properties Pte. Ltd, will see the site converted into the largest Aloft hotel in the world. Aloft Singapore Novena, which is comprised of two towers as part of mixed-use development Zhongshan Park, is expected to open in Q3 2023.

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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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InterContinental Tashkent defines new standard of luxury in the heart of Uzbekistan

Hospitality Net

The world’s first and largest luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, is celebrating a new era of luxury with the opening of InterContinental Tashkent, marking the brand’s debut in the Uzbekistan capital.

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Knowland: Chicago Continues to Lead the U.S. Meetings and Events Industry

Lodging

ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland continued its monthly monitoring of the top 25 markets to identify those that are leading the industry in meeting and event volume. The company announced the Chicago market led the U.S. meetings and events industry by volume for May for the second month in a row. Second place again went to Washington, D.C., with Los Angeles/Long Beach in third.

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Exclusive: why Ascott is raising its voice on Indigenous issues

Hotel Management

The Ascott Limited Australia is publicly declaring its support for a First Nations Voice to Parliament, with Managing Director David Mansfield saying, “we want to be on the right side of history”. The Voice, which will be proposed in a referendum later this year, would provide permanent representation and recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the constitution.

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LodgIQ to Sponsor and Exhibit at HSMAI ROC 2023

Hospitality Net

Silicon Valley-based LodgIQ™, the premier AI-powered revenue management technology provider, has announced its sponsorship of the 2023 Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) ROC Conference, which takes place June 27-28 in Toronto, Canada. The event will explore the latest trends and challenges facing the hospitality industry, focusing on the convergence of marketing, revenue optimization, and other commercial functions into new and evolving commercial strategy organiza

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10 Years of Skift Global Forum

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Skift Global Forum has played a crucial role in shaping the travel industry over the last decade, bringing together thought leaders, innovators, and disruptors to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities.

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Satisfying customer expectations: What about employee expectations?

Hospitality Net

Customer expectations have changed significantly in recent years. Today, they expect companies to go beyond the basics of quality service and fair pricing. They want proactive service, personalized interactions, and connected experiences across all channels. To meet these expectations, companies who want to prioritize their working culture have started to invest in strategies to ensure tailored experiences to help build trust and loyalty, leading to greater customer satisfaction and improved fin

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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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Google’s New Airline Emissions Measurement Push

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at short-term rental growth, Google’s airline emissions efforts, and Emirates’ first class bet.

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Widespread US Hotel SEO Failure. Are Hotel Direct Websites Neglected?

Hospitality Net

When measured against SEO best practice metrics, US hotel direct websites score just 58.3% on average. The results, equivalent to a US High School Grade F, are the headline findings from our recent white paper titled "A Wake-Up Call: The State of SEO in the USA Hotel Industry".

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New Report: Navigating Today’s Evolving Hotel Loyalty Landscape

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As travel demand remains strong, iSeatz has released its fourth annual “State of Loyalty: 2023 Hospitality Rewards Report” to help hospitality executives understand the competitive landscape of loyalty rewards portfolios and develop engaging rewards strategies.

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Beyond the Conference: 9 Awesome Experiences to Make Your HITEC 2023 Trip Unforgettable

Hospitality Net

In the whirlwind pace of any HITEC conference, where back-to-back sessions, workshops, and networking events monopolize the daylight hours and often extend into the evening, carving out free time can feel like a Herculean task. Each day is a marathon of learning, dialogue, and professional engagement that leaves little room for exploration outside the conference parameters.

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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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Expedia Group and Vacasa Are Making These Short-Term Rental Tech Investments

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Expedia and Vacasa see technology as key to improving both their businesses and the guest/owner experiences. They both face big challenges this year.

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Shiji Appoints Ryan King as Senior Vice President for the Americas

Hospitality Net

Shiji, the global hospitality technology innovator, announced today that Ryan King has been appointed Senior Vice President for the Shiji Americas.This reinforces Shiji’s commitment to strengthening its presence across theA merican continents, particularly in light of the successful collaboration with global hotel chains in these regions.

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What Iceland’s Wilco Concert Says About Its Tourism Recovery

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Iceland's post-pandemic recovery is shaping up to be more diverse in lodging, activities and visitors.

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IHG strengthens regional footprint with first voco resort signing in the Middle East and Africa Region

Hospitality Net

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a Management Agreement with Akam Al Rajhi, a joint venture between AkamAlRajhi and Al Rajhi Saudi groups. With this signing, IHG continues to expand their footprint across the MEA region and diversify their portfolio, as part of the company’s ambitious growth strategy.

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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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Can AI Tell You if a Home is Beautiful?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Plum Guide's use of AI to evaluate home design isn't perfect – but it has shown impressive results and it's still early days.

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Hyatt Regency Brand Enters Montenegro with Opening of Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort

Hospitality Net

Located in the heart of the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bay of Kotor, the new, upscale resort features eco-consciously designed guest rooms.

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Trip.com Group Tries to Balance AI Reliability and Innovation

Skift Blog

Skift Take: While artificial intelligence (AI) can whip up a storm of automation and efficiency, the essence of travel lies in the good old human touch. Travel companies ought to tiptoe cautiously into the realm of AI, using it to bolster rather than banish human capabilities.

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Bunkhouse Group’s Newest Property, Hotel San Fernando, Officially Opens in Mexico City’s La Condesa Neighborhood

Hospitality Net

The reimaged boutique marks Bunkhouse’s second property in Mexico, but first in CDMX, featuring 19 refreshed rooms, a lobby bar and lounge, and rooftop terrace.

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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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India Daily: U.S. Legislators Want Government to Prioritize Visa Backlog 

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The average wait time for an Indian tourist visa to visit the U.S. still stands at 11 months. The State Department needs to do better.

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The Standard – Pioneer of Lifestyle Hotels, Thriving as the Last of the Independents

Hospitality Net

As a result of the award-winning debuts of Standard hotels in London, the Maldives, Ibiza, Bangkok, and Hua Hin (Thailand), the company continues to attract development opportunities around the world.

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Just Keep Running: What Bankers Can Learn from the Navy Seals

Anthony Cole Training

I am an admirer of all the brave men and women who serve in the armed forces. Their service and their sacrifice make them the best our nation has to offer. Lately, I have had the extreme honor to meet a few Navy Seals. Those meetings have propelled me to learn as much as I can about how they think and how they build the discipline that is necessary to do what they do.

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Veriu Group partners with GURNER™ to open Veriu Collingwood

Hospitality Net

Yesterday saw the official opening of Veriu Collingwood, the second Victorian property from leading boutique apartment hotel operator, the Veriu Group.

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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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Pacifica Hotels Announces Purchase of Kimpton Hotel Vintage Seattle

Lodging

ALISO VIEJO, California—Pacifica Hotels announced the purchase of the Kimpton Hotel Vintage Seattle. The boutique hotel located in downtown Seattle will join the company’s growing portfolio of 40+ properties in California, Hawaii, and Oregon. Purchased for $33.7 million, Pacifica Hotels plans to undergo a renovation that will refresh the 125 guestrooms and the restaurant and lobby.

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Diet Water, Melted Ice Cream, Blowfish Among Top 10 Most Unusual Room Service Requests, Hotels.com Reports

Hospitality Net

Hotels.com® revealed its inaugural Room Service Report which finds that demand for the popular amenity is on the rise according to 45% of U.S. hotels1. The report surveyed hotel partners around the world to reveal what’s "in" when dining in from the trendiest to the most eccentric orders, as well as hotels with over-the-top room service options like a $1600 burger and a $300 ice cream sundae.

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Figure3 Names Shannon Kim Vice President, Hospitality

Lodging

TORONTO—Figure3 announced the appointment of Shannon Kim as vice president, hospitality. With over 26 years of experience working for Fortune 500 companies, resorts, and hospitality brands globally, Kim brings experience and creativity to the firm. Known for blending aesthetics, functionality, and emotional resonance in her designs, Kim’s influence can be seen in her work.

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Re:Thynking Technology’s Role in Today’s Hospitality Industry

Hospitality Net

The world is changing at an unprecedented pace, and so is our industry. Old ways of thinking and legacy technologies no longer produce the exceptional results needed and expected by today’s dynamic hotel organizations.

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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.