Wed.Jul 05, 2023

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Exclusive: meet TFE Indigenous Liaison Officer, Henri Peters

Hotel Management

A career in hospitality can be a rewarding one, with the opportunity to help create unforgettable experiences for guests. But for TFE Hotels Indigenous Liaison Officer (NT), Henri Peters, it’s about making a lifechanging impact on First Nations Australians by supporting them to build long-term careers. Since taking up the position last year, Peters has been focused on recruiting new team members for Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront, Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront and Travelodge Resort Darwi

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10 Takeaways from Skift Global Forums That Transformed the Travel Industry

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Skift Global Forums have revolutionized the industry with key takeaways including the rise of experiential travel, the embrace of technology, the push for sustainable tourism, and the recognition of the importance of personalization and data analytics.

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Accor Develops Strategic Priorities for New Divisions

Lodging

During a Capital Markets Day to be held at the Group’s head office, Accor presented its medium-term ambitions for a new chapter of growth. With strong brands and teams, an optimized operating model, and processes, Accor intends to accelerate its sustainable growth and is taking advantage of the strengths of each of the two new divisions created in January 2023.

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Effective Hotel Marketing in the Digital Age: New Skift Research

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Get a preview of our latest output from our Hotel Tech Benchmark data product. In this update, Skift Research looks closely at the best uses of digital marketing and advertising tools.

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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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Key appointments: Ascott, Sofitel, InterContinental

Hotel Management

Ascott appoints GM Sales and Distribution Ascott Australia welcomes Jennifer Warn to the Senior Leadership Team following her promotion to General Manager Sales and Distribution. Warn, who joined Quest in 2018 as Director of Sales, was promoted to Group Head of Corporate Sales in January 2021. Her expanded role sees her take management of all of Ascott Australia’s sales and revenue team members.

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Sabre Buys Startup That Helps Luxury Hotels Sell Gift Cards

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The startup Techsembly performs a neat trick in letting luxury hotel brands like The Peninsula sell gift cards to boost upsells without creating a downmarket vibe. No wonder it caught Sabre's eye.

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The Hotel Wellness Strategies That Work

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at hotels and wellness profits, Viator and GetYourGuide comps, and evolving in-flight entertainment.

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A website for vacation rental properties is a key to success

Hospitality Net

Short-term rentals offer lucrative opportunities. Renting apartments for short stays continues to gain popularity among travelers, allowing individuals to generate a substantial income. However, professional agencies compete with homeowners offering private apartments for vacation rentals and online travel agencies (OTAs). Property managers must distinguish themselves from the agencies to thrive in this market.

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Super-Yacht Charters Shift to Exotic Locations at (Slightly) More Affordable Rates

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Changes in spending patterns for ultra-high-net-worth travelers might signal a slowdown in luxury revenge travel. However, despite a cautious approach, there's still a considerable appetite for unique experiences, as a younger set go in search of sailing adventures.

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The Rome Edition Redefines Luxury In The Eternal City

Hospitality Net

Rome is a city filled with masterpieces. From the paintings of Caravaggio and Raphael to the sculptures of Bernini and the films of Federico Fellini - it is the cradle from which all that is best about Italy has emerged. So, the Eternal City was the perfect fit for the opening of the latest EDITION.

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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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Skift India Report: It’s Time to Launch ‘Incredible India 3.0’ to Resurrect Tourism Economy

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Although winds of change have begun to blow for the travel and tourism sector after three long bumpy years, a concrete roadmap is needed to fully revive the industry.

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Why Customer Satisfaction Looks at Management’s Every Move

Hospitality Net

If you’re in a leadership role, you should know by now that your customers are always evaluating your every move. That’s right, your every move. They’re watching your every decision, every action, and every word. And if you’re not careful, they’ll have no qualms about letting you know when you’ve screwed up.

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Los Angeles Hotel Workers Call Off Strike for Now, Demand for Change Persists

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Workers’ solidarity rallies may last for days, weeks or months. But if that would diminish Los Angeles’s reputation as a major tourist destination remains to be seen.

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Radisson Collection launches immersive botanical art exhibition at newly opened Milan hotel as part of their global Art Series initiative

Hospitality Net

Radisson Collection today announces their newest art partner as part of the brand’s continuing global Art Series - Studio Mary Lennox. The Studio has created an immersive botanical art installation at the recently opened Radisson Collection Hotel, Santa Sofia Milan, installed for the hotel’s grand opening event last week. The exhibition is the latest in the Radisson Collection global Art Series, an ongoing series of collaborations with emerging contemporary artists to create immersive artwork hi

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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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Booking Is Trying to Acquire a Flights Seller. Europe Would Be Wrong to Block It.

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The European Commission's logic appears to be that any strengthening of Booking.com — even in its flights business — would bolster its grip on the hotel business. Deal or no deal, Booking is committed to expanding in flights.

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Hospitality sector key to the delivery of ’S’ in ESG

Hospitality Net

Businesses in the hospitality sector have an opportunity to lead the environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda and deliver prominently on social values, enabling positive change for their people, customers, and the wider community. This is according to a report produced by international law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP for the Energy and Environment Alliance (EEA), a not-for-profit coalition of hospitality sector leaders.

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INTELITY Announces Partnership With The Hazelton Hotel

Lodging

INTELITY announced a new partnership with The Hazelton Hotel in Toronto. The boutique hotel has implemented the INTELITY platform to offer its guests a digital smart-room experience, as well as leverage INTELITY’s GEMS staff-facing tools for its back-of-house operations. Located in Toronto’s Yorkville neighborhood, The Hazelton Hotel has 62 guestrooms and 15 suites.

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Minor Hotels, announces its debut in Italy with the opening of Avani Palazzo Moscova

Hospitality Net

Avani makes its Italian debut in the vibrant city of Milan, perfectly positioned between two bustling districts: Porta Nuova, celebrated for its futuristic skyscrapers, and Corso Como, renowned for its nightlife. Housed within a neoclassical building that once stood as the city’s first railway station, envisioned by the esteemed engineer Giulio Sarti, Avani Palazzo Moscova exudes timeless charm.

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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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Hotel Indigo Panama City Marina Opens

Lodging

Hotel Indigo, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, expanded its presence in Florida with the opening of Hotel Indigo Panama City Marina in Panama City’s historic waterfront district. The five-story, 124-room Hotel Indigo Panama City Marina, owned by The St. Joe Company, is walkable to neighborhood restaurants, bars, and town fixtures such as the Martin Theatre and Panama City Center for the Arts.

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Growth Advisors International Network (GAIN) Appoints Jason Emanis as Chief Marketing Officer

Hospitality Net

Growth Advisors International Network - GAIN, a leading global travel, hospitality technology and innovation advisory firm, has announced the appointment of Jason Emanis as its Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), effective July 1, 2023.

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Hyatt Brings Dream Hotels Into World of Hyatt Loyalty Program

Lodging

CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the completion of the integration of the Dream Hotels brand, as well as The Chatwal, The Time New York, and Unscripted hotels, into the World of Hyatt loyalty program. The hotels, which are now bookable through Hyatt channels, bring more stay options for members and guests. World of Hyatt members can now enjoy program benefits across the following properties: Complementing Hyatt’s continued growth, these newly integrated lifestyle hotels offer members t

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New Summit to Galvanise Policies on Culture and Heritage in Tourism

Hospitality Net

A dynamic new leadership summit will grapple with major challenges and opportunities of culture and heritage in tourism. Event organiser, the World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage, invites stakeholders to make their voices heard at the new annual summit, the first of which takes place in Valencia, Spain, 24-25 September.

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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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JLL Capital Markets Arranges Financing for The Sandbar Hotel

Lodging

BOSTON—JLL Capital Markets announced that it arranged $7.59 million in financing for The Sandbar Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham, a 121-key, limited-service, beachfront hotel located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, Linchris Hotel Corporation, to secure the first mortgage refinancing through HarborOne Bank.

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These 3 Common Revenue Management Myths Can Hurt Your Bottom Line

Hospitality Net

Many hoteliers misunderstand revenue management. They think it’s all about lower prices when it’s actually about online visibility and brand reputation.

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The Prosperous Hotelier – With 16 Original Illustrations

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Minor Hotels, announces its debut in Spain with the opening of Avani Alonso Martínez

Hospitality Net

Situated just steps away from the iconic central square that shares its name, this architectural gem dates back to 1919, featuring a captivating century-old façade adorned with wrought-iron balconies. Following renovation, this upscale hotel seamlessly combines its historic elegance with a fresh and contemporary design.

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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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Video exclusive: inside Terranea, California’s best year-round resort in Palos Verdes

Hotel Management

California is home to some of America’s best resorts that are ideal for summer and winter getaways, but few can boast what Terranea in Palos Verdes offers, which is a year-round escape so close to Los Angeles. James Wilkinson checks-in. Rancho Palos Verdes is a 30-minute hop South from the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles International Airport and here you’ll find some of California’s most exclusive homes alongside one of the state’s best resorts, the luxurious Terranea.

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Banyan Tree Group’s Growth Soars

Hospitality Net

Banyan Tree Group, a renowned multi-branded hospitality leader, proudly celebrates its 70th property milestone with the recent openings of Angsana Ho Tram and Dhawa Ho Tram in Vietnam, as well as Folio Sakura Shinsaibashi Osaka and Homm Stay Yumiha Okinawa in Japan – all unveiled in June 2023.

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Enhancing Marketing Success Through Collaboration With Other Departments

Social Hospitality

Your marketing team has a solid understanding of effective campaigns. However, they shouldn’t take a siloed approach to operations. While they have great skills and valuable insights, it’s worth exploring how these elements can be augmented to influence greater success. One of the most effective strategies your business can adopt is to encourage greater interdepartmental collaborations.

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Chelsea Football Club and Hilton Announce Global Partnership, Exclusive Experiences for Hilton Honors Members

Hospitality Net

Chelsea Football Club has today unveiled Hilton, the global leader in hospitality, as its official global hotel partner.

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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.