Wed.Nov 09, 2022

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Marriott introduces Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy

Hotel Business

Marriott International has expanded into apartment-style accommodations with the launch of Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy. The company is seizing upon growing consumer interest among families and friends seeking more space for stays, propelled by the blending of work and leisure travel, and desire among younger travelers for wider accommodations options, it reports.

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How real wellness programming builds perpetual revenues with TheLifeCo

eHotelier

If a hotel brand embraces a wellness-first mindset, then this will echo through every amenity and every team member. Guests will feel it and reward you with not just repeat business but lasting loyalty.

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Protect Anxious Guests from Bed Bugs with Prevention

Hotel Business

For many guests a hotel room can feel like an oasis. A great stay can be an escape from the stresses of both work and home. This feeling of safety and comfort is key to rebooking guests and gaining their recommendation to others. Bed bugs, however, represent a challenging threat during a particularly stressful time for millions of people. When travel halted in 2020, bed bugs remained dormant for months, waiting for a blood meal.

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Nicola van Heemsbergen appoints as executive chef in Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh

eHotelier

Well travelled Belgian brings a wealth of experience to a new role in Cambodia.

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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

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

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HWE arranges sale of The Source Hotel + Market Hall

Hotel Business

Hodges Ward Elliott (HWE) , the boutique real estate capital markets advisor, has brokered the fee-simple sale of The Source Hotel + Market Hall, a mixed-use development in Denver’s River North Art District (RiNo), on behalf of the seller. The Source Hotel + Market Hall is comprised of an eight-story, 100-room hotel and two market halls totaling 45,000 sq. ft, which feature a number of independent retail and restaurant vendors.

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How Business Travel Has Changed Post 2020

Hospitality Taskforce

Things have changed over the last two years. Most of us will never again go to a movie, get on an elevator, or travel by plane without images of COVID germs swirling around us. Work-related travel has yet to find its normal post-2020. As corporate travel settles into a cadence, a few trends have emerged. Here’s a look at them and what they mean for business travelers in 2023 and beyond.

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For the Love of Partnership: HomeToGo

TravelNet

Our “For the Love of Partnership” guest blog series will help you get to know our technology partners a bit better. Shelley Warsaw, partner relationship manager at TNS, sat down recently with HomeToGo to discuss their experiences using Track. Introduction HomeToGo is the fastest-growing booking channel for property managers worldwide. We help deliver bookings with characteristics close to the benefits of a direct booking such as access to direct guest communications, ability to use y

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China becomes global trailblazer in wetland conservation with dynamic legislative

eHotelier

Walking through the city's flagship East Lake National Wetland Park in Central China's Wuhan, water and sky merge in muted colors, punctuated by fir trees on which hundreds of rare species of pelican crowd "painting" the tree branch snowy white with their droppings. This would have been an unimaginable scene just a decade ago due to rampant industrial pollution and environmental overexploitation.

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Beekeeper lands $50M Series C

Hotel Business

Beekeeper , a leading frontline success system, has raised $50 million in Series C funding after more than doubling revenues since the start of the pandemic. New investors like EGS Beteiligungen and Kreos Capital joined the round, alongside existing investors Energize Ventures, Thayer, SwissCanto, Keen Ventures, Alpana Ventures, Edenred Capital and Verve Capital.

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IHG partners with Msafiri Limited to open Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza hotels

eHotelier

Across each property, IHG Hotels & Resorts and the new owners will elevate the guest experience by completing renovations and enhancements.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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JLL: Creativity to play key role in 2023 profitability

Hotel Business

The global lodging industry has made a comeback in 2022, with operating performance improving significantly over 2020 and 2021 and moving closer to pre-pandemic levels. The 2023 budget season is upon us, and hotel owners are continuing to search for ways to increase profitability while reducing operational risks. JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group ’s second-annual Hotels Global Asset Management Report highlights four recommendations for hotel owners when planning their 2023 budgets: Transform

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IDeaS selected by Pulse Hotels & Resorts

eHotelier

G3 RMS is selected for its seamless interface with multiple PMS platforms and central management and forecasting capabilities.

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Tao Group Hospitality plans first hotel

Hotel Business

Tao Group Hospitality plans to open its first ever TAO-branded resort in Orlando. Created in partnership with Unicorp National Developments , TAO Hotel will serve as the anchor for O-Town West—a$1-billion, 350-acre mixed-use community development located in Southwest Orange County. For more than 20 years, Tao Group Hospitality has been in the entertainment and culinary industry operating more than 70 branded locations in over 20 markets worldwide.

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The opening of Medford’s newest airport hotel is a highly anticipated

eHotelier

The Opening of Medford’s Newest Airport Hotel is a Highly Anticipated Addition to Mereté Hotel Management’s Impressive Portfolio.

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Don't Let AI Pass You By: The New Era of Personalized Sales Coaching & Development

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive

Are you curious about how artificial intelligence is reshaping sales coaching, learning, and development? Join Brendan Sweeney and Devyn Blume of Allego for an engaging new webinar exploring AI's transformative role in sales coaching and performance improvement! Brendan and Devyn will share actionable insights and strategies for integrating AI into coaching and development - ensuring personalized, effective, and scalable training!

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Hamlet Hotels launches no-cost partnership model

Boutique Hotel News

UK: Hamlet Hotels have launched a three-model system for independent hotel owners to partner with the company without management or franchise fees. . As part of the business model, hoteliers have the option to remain independent or brand their site as a Hamlet hotel. Divided into three packages – Classic, Select and Hamlet Plus – each category offers a different level of sales and operational management.

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Strong US Dollar increased demand for holiday vacations to Europe

Hospitality Today

The dollar gaining parity with the Euro and the pound boosts holiday budgets

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Members-only clubs are hitting hotels everywhere

Hospitality Today

Trend of private members’ club-meets-hotel concepts that require a key - literal or figurative - has skyrocketed

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