Hotel Management

APRIL 11, 2024

Vibe Hotel Melbourne Docklands has begun welcoming guests following its official opening on Monday April 8. The 273-room hotel, formerly Four Points by Sheraton, is owned by MA Financial Group and operated by TFE Hotels. TFE Hotels’ Group Chief Operating Officer, Chris Sedgwick; Senior Director of Operations ANZ, Tish Nyar; and Regional General Manager VIC, Stephen Moore, joined Hotel General Manager, Nigel Maxey, for the opening celebrations.

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Lodging

APRIL 11, 2024

From menu engineering to reducing food waste, Entegra Procurement Services remains keenly focused on boosting the F&B bottom line for hoteliers, as well as enhancing guest satisfaction. The company weaves together comprehensive F&B solutions and trends in a number of areas through both a video interview with John Csuzkor, head of culinary, North America, at Entegra, as well the research-based whitepaper.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Skift Take: DerbySoft is one of those companies that lives in the background of the travel industry but plays an important role. It's behind the online sales for many hotels, and now it is for airlines, too.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 11, 2024

25hours Sydney names General Manager Australia’s first 25hours hotel, which is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2025, has appointed Silvia Kypriotis as its General Manager. Kypriotis brings over 20 years of hotel industry experience, having started her career with Stamford Hotels and Resorts and worked across various managerial positions within hotel operations at Accor.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 11, 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, announces the signing of Kimpton Lisbon, the first Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants property in the Portuguese capital. Set to open its doors in early 2025, the boutique luxury hotel marks the second Kimpton to come to Portugal, following the signing of Kimpton Algarve São Rafael Atlántico in late 2023.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Skift Take: The U.S. airline industry is worried that Chinese carriers enjoy an unfair advantage with access to Russian airspace and China’s government.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Skift Take: We are thrilled to announce the first round of speakers for the inaugural Skift Data + AI Summit in New York City on June 4. The lineup will include some of the brightest minds in the industry, each bringing their unique insights and expertise to the table.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 11, 2024

Aligned Hospitality Management, a leading third-party hotel management company, continues its impressive growth by adding The M Solvang to its esteemed portfolio. This marks the company’s 25th property and its inaugural venture into the diverse California market.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Skift Take: Credit card loyalty programs play a unique role in shaping consumer behavior and travel spending. A new report from iSeatz explores how banks are structuring their rewards to encourage flexibility, enable choice, and unlock value for today’s consumers.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 11, 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts announces a strategic partnership with China UnionPay that offers a new level of digital convenience for travellers in Greater China. Through this partnership, holders of both domestically and internationally issued UnionPay credit cards can now complete pre-authorization without card presence for online reservations through IHG’s direct channels, such as the IHG APP and WeChat mini-program.

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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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Hotel Management

APRIL 11, 2024

Fiji Airways has taken out the Airline Passenger Experience Association’s (APEX) Best in Entertainment award for the top inflight entertainment offering in the South Pacific. The carrier, which broadcasts Wayfarer episodes inflight, also took out the APEX Award in 2023 and it comes at an exciting time for the boutique airline which recently took delivery of two more Airbus A350-900 aircraft. “We are immensely proud to receive these prestigious awards, which are a testament to the tir

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 11, 2024

My fellow hoteliers, the future of our industry is upon us, and it is one marked by the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI). As we look ahead to the hotel landscape of 2024, I am excited to share with you a vision that will elevate guest experiences like never before - through the synergy of AI and the human touch.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Skift Take: Viator was a potential spinoff candidate in 2021. But with a potential sale of Tripadvisor, all bets are off for now.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 11, 2024

The Grand Hyatt Barcelona, through a local agreement, has chosen Wifirst for the deployment and management of a new WiFi infrastructure as part of the transformation of this Barcelona gem situated in the heart of Avenida Diagonal. The Grand Hyatt Barcelona now embodies a perfect fusion of refinement, elegance, but also technology avant-garde.

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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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Skift Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Skift Take: United flight attendants are the latest to express their frustrations over stagnant pay and taxing work conditions.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 11, 2024

Three Waters Resort & Marina, a Tribute Portfolio Resort in the Florida Keys, will open its doors in Fall 2024. This new upscale resort will elevate the guest experience and become the crown jewel for the Islamorada Resort Collection, which also includes the beloved Amara Cay Resort and La Siesta Resort & Villas. Offering an energizing escape in the "Sport Fishing Capital of the World," Three Waters Resort & Marina spans 15 acres of oceanfront property and will feature 214 chic, island-inspired

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Skift Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Skift Take: Canada's adapting to changes to its tourism sector and relationship with the Chinese market.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 11, 2024

Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud and winner of Best PMS at the HotelTechAwards 2024, has revealed the details for its annual hospitality tech forum, Mews Unfold.

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Lodging

APRIL 11, 2024

PHOENIX, Arizona—BWH Hotels introduced new eco-conscious brand partnerships while continuing to encourage individual properties to prioritize localized sustainability efforts in their respective markets. Coming into 2024, BWH Hotels announced it would be working with Tesla to install electric vehicle charging stations at properties throughout North America, with installation beginning this year, and plans to expand internationally.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 11, 2024

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Skift Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Skift Take: Detroit is taking advantage of the NFL Draft to say it's a great place for tourism.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 11, 2024

Sky Rock Sedona officially announces today its debut following an extensive property-wide transformation and transition to a Tribute Portfolio hotel by Marriott. Managed by Remington Hospitality, the 109-room boutique hotel and buzzy dining hotspot, Bar WooWoo, joins Tribute Portfolio’s growing global family of characterful, independent hotels drawn together by their passion for captivating design and their drive to create vibrant social scenes for guests and locals alike.

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Lodging

APRIL 11, 2024

Mitch Patel, president and CEO of Chattanooga, Tennessee-based Vision Hospitality Group, recently spoke with LODGING regarding his goals as AHLA vice chair, current challenges and positive aspects of the lodging landscape, and his outlook for the industry. What initially attracted you to the hospitality industry? My parents came to this great country with little in their pockets, trying to pursue the American Dream.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 11, 2024

As the global cruise industry gathers in Miami this week, three powerhouse travel brands have partnered together to unveil a first-of-its-kind research study examining a coveted audience: the first-time cruiser. Entitled From Shore to Ship: Attracting the Next Wave of Cruisers, the U.S. edition of the study was released today by the [link] target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) in partnership with [link] target="_blank" rel="noopener">MMGY Global and [link]

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Lodging

APRIL 11, 2024

First Hospitality announced the appointment of Matt Schuster as chief financial officer. Schuster will lead the company’s financial services functions including financial reporting, treasury operations, and corporate financial planning. GF Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of Warren Aston as senior vice president, business development. In his new role, Aston will deliver business development initiatives, evolve relationships with clients, and expand GF’s capabilities.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 11, 2024

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) celebrates the groundbreaking of Caption by Hyatt Chattanooga in Tennessee, set to open in early 2026. Developed by 3H Group Inc. under a franchise agreement with Hyatt, the hotel in Chattanooga will uniquely combine the design and comfort of an upscale, lifestyle hotel with the self-activation capabilities of a select-service property.

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Lodging

APRIL 11, 2024

FLORENCE, South Carolina—Raines added the Cambria Charleston Riverview to its management portfolio. This 126-room property adds to Raines’ foothold in the Charleston market as the company’s seventh hotel in the area and kicks off its partnership with the hotel’s owner, RREAF Holdings. “For a variety of reasons, we’ve decided to partner with Raines on this property,” said Kip Sowden, chairman and CEO of RREAF Holdings.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 11, 2024

Nusa My Ozone, celebrated for crafting Thailand’s premier luxury destinations, proudly announces a landmark collaboration with Kempinski Hotels, a global icon in hospitality. Together, they unveil the exquisite Kempinski Hotel & Residences Khao Yai nestled within the enchanting embrace of Nusa My Ozone in Khao Yai. This dynamic partnership heralds a new era of luxury living in Thailand, blending Nusa’s expertise in curating transformative experiences with Kempinski’s distinguished legacy of exce

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Lodging

APRIL 11, 2024

NEW YORK—Loews Hotels & Co debuted its Free Spirited by Loews Hotels program. Free Spirited by Loews Hotels will provide hotel bar programming for those who choose to imbibe less or not at all. The brand creates environments designed to accommodate guests of all ages, abilities, and lifestyles. With this program, Loews Hotels will showcase its on-site mixology by crafting libations focusing on locally sourced ingredients and different flavor combinations. “At Loews Hotels, we recognize

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 11, 2024

U.S. hotel performance showed mixed results from the previous week but positive comparisons year over year, according to CoStar’s latest data through 6 April. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.

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