Skift Blog
MAY 1, 2023
Skift Take: We wish hotel companies and online travel agencies were as innovative in providing much-touted personalization as they are in inventing extra fees customers struggle to avoid.
Lodging
MAY 1, 2023
Ambitious entrepreneurs in lodging technology innovation are motivated by a passion to improve the industry, companies, people, and maybe even the world. Driven by a desire to succeed, they work tirelessly to secure the funding, backing, and press necessary to transform their fledgling idea into a thriving business operation. But how do these ideas start?
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Skift Blog
MAY 1, 2023
Skift Take: Marriott plans to absorb the select-service brand by August 3. The goal of this new brand is mainly to appeal to Latin American travelers and developers.
Lodging
MAY 1, 2023
MCLEAN, Virginia—Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported its first quarter 2023 financial results. Metrics from the results include: The post Hilton Reports Q1 2023 Financial Results appeared first on LODGING Magazine.
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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
MAY 1, 2023
Skift Take: The FAA's move to open more direct flight routes in time for the summer is a boon for airlines — and flyers — seeking to take advantage of the seasonal vacation surge.
Hospitality Net
MAY 1, 2023
Rotana announced today its entry into the United Kingdom (UK) with the launch of two new properties under its affordable hotel and serviced apartment brand, Centro, Centro New Malden and Centro Kingston. These being the first two properties to launch as part of a wider agreement to develop up to 1,500 keys over multiple sites across the greater London region, all under the Centro brand.
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Hospitality Net
MAY 1, 2023
Omni Hotels & Resorts introduces their newest hotel with top-of-the-class guest rooms, grade-A restaurants, bars, pool deck, the largest ballroom in Tempe and more.
Hotel Management
MAY 1, 2023
The Ascott Limited is set to open two new properties in Sydney’s CBD and Melbourne’s outer north suburb of Epping under the lyf and Oakwood brands respectively. The business shared the announcement exclusively to HM ahead of the 14th Asia Pacific Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE), which takes place at the Adelaide Oval on May 3-4. “As the Australian arm of Ascott, lyf Sussex Sydney and Oakwood Epping are part of our proven global strategy that is focused on delivering hospitality
Lodging
MAY 1, 2023
When it comes to hotel management, there is only one way to truly operate as an owner, according to Tyler Morse, chairman and CEO of MCR, and that is simply to be one. With that philosophy as part of its operational DNA helping to drive performance, MCR continues to add unique, signature assets to its growing portfolio of properties. As an example, the New York-based company—which is among the largest hotel owner/operators in the industry […] The post The Owner’s Advantage: MCR Chair
Hospitality Net
MAY 1, 2023
JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today unveils its newest property in Clearwater Beach, Florida, with the opening of JW Marriott Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa. Located along a secluded stretch of what has consistently been named "America’s Best Beach," the luxurious new beachside property creates an oasis of coastal elegance and offers a serene destination to reflect and recharge.
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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
Hotel Management
MAY 1, 2023
Pro-invest Group has signed a franchise agreement with IHG Hotels and Resorts to open a new Hotel Indigo in Sydney’s inner east suburb of Potts Point. The announcement, shared exclusively to HM, comes ahead of the 14th Asia Pacific Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE), which takes place in Adelaide on May 3-4. Following the purchase of the property – the former Larmont Sydney by Lancemore – in February 2023, it is due to undergo a multi-million-dollar renovation before opening in the
Hospitality Net
MAY 1, 2023
If you don’t make time for your wellness, then you will be forced to make time for your illness. This catchy phrase underpins the widespread growth of the myriad practices falling within the broad, and quite ambiguous, banner that is wellness.
Skift Blog
MAY 1, 2023
Skift Take: As luxury hotels struggle to hire and retain talent, a new north star sell is necessary. Turns out great luxury brands create an incredible, well-rounded style of leadership. The appeal of caring for people will always remain relevant, even as AI disruptions ripple through other industries.
Hospitality Net
MAY 1, 2023
Wilson, Arkansas has welcomed the opening of a new boutique luxury hotel, The Louis. This opulent hotel located at Three Cross Street, boasts a collection of five private cottages and 16 rooms, including three grand suites, all of which offer an unforgettable experience of Southern charm and hospitality. Guestroom reservations for The Louis open as of May 16, 2023.
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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.
Skift Blog
MAY 1, 2023
Skift Take: Changing travel patterns offer new opportunities to capture demand, but destinations need to adapt their marketing accordingly. With Abu Dhabi’s new ‘One Summer Isn’t Enough’ campaign, the destination is transforming the UAE’s largest emirate into a year-round destination.
Hospitality Net
MAY 1, 2023
The first quarter of 2023 demonstrated once again the robustness of the business recovery, quarter after quarter. This further acceleration in RevPAR (up 19% compared with first-quarter 2019) notably reflects the rebound of hotels in Asia following the lifting of the strict zero-COVID policy in China in late 2022. All the other regions also contributed to maintaining business activity at a substantially higher level than before the crisis.
Skift Blog
MAY 1, 2023
Skift Take: This marks Guesty's sixth acquisition as it widens distribution channels for property owners.
Hospitality Net
MAY 1, 2023
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the opening of a new dual-branded Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites property in the Chicago suburb of Rosemont, Ill. Located within five miles of its namesake, Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites O’Hare Airport offers flexible, modern and comfortable accommodations for travelers passing through the Windy City and for those enjoying a longer stay.
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Hotel Management
MAY 1, 2023
Accor is set to introduce a 60-key new-build apartment offering in Wellington next week, May 10, with the opening of The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt. The business shared the announcement exclusively to HM ahead of the 14th Asia Pacific Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE), which takes place at the Adelaide Oval on May 3-4. The High Street property, built by Sarin Investment, spans five levels and offers a mix of studio, one-bedroom and dual key apartments designed specifically for fa
Hospitality Net
MAY 1, 2023
It’s the travel trend that never quite took off. Ever since American trader Ben Hockett made millions during the 2008 global financial crisis by trading online from an Exmouth pub, travel marketers have tried to sell the concept of mixing holidays with work.
Lodging
MAY 1, 2023
ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland announced a Sales Leader Training Guide designed to provide sales leaders with tips for helping property-level sellers get results from the Knowland platform. Potential customers gain a look at the nuances of the platform. Profitability requires top-to-bottom sales strategies; owners and asset managers are looking to protect their investments through data analytics.
Hospitality Net
MAY 1, 2023
STR’s global “bubble chart” update through 15 April 2023 shows continued improvement in the Asia Pacific region and more than half of global markets with better than 20% growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR) versus 2019. Gains continue to be driven by average daily rate (ADR) while occupancy trails pre-pandemic comparables in most corners of the world.
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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.
Lodging
MAY 1, 2023
In the Q1 2023 U.S. Construction Pipeline Trend Report released by Lodging Econometrics (LE), LE analysts report that as a group, year-over-year the hotel construction pipeline has grown in the Top 25 Markets in the United States. The top five U.S. markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines at the close of the first quarter are led by Dallas with, record-high project and room counts of 184 projects/21,810 rooms.
Hospitality Net
MAY 1, 2023
The post-COVID era was expected to have been a story of strong recovery in the hotel investment market. However, the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, which fueled huge increases in energy and food prices, overall inflation and therefore interest rates, resulted in a mixed picture for hotel transactions for the year. Although still reaching €13.3 billion, total volume in 2022 fell short of 2021 by 18%, with 37 fewer transactions.
Skift Blog
MAY 1, 2023
Skift Take: Selina is like a Tesla Roadster sportscar driving down California's Highway 101 on a sunny day while a malfunctioning hood is popping open and the battery's struggling to hold its charge. Everything's fixable, and the views are great. But repairs are urgent.
Hospitality Net
MAY 1, 2023
Fortune’s CFO Daily recently profiled Leeny Oberg, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Development in a piece about Marriott’s brand-new global headquarters. Leeny led Fortune on a behind-the-scenes tour of the building.
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Skift Blog
MAY 1, 2023
Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks at increased cross-border credit card spending, Hyatt’s boutique acquisition, and luxury brands’ travel experience experimentations.
Hospitality Net
MAY 1, 2023
The 2nd edition of the World Sports Tourism Congress (WSTC), organized by UNWTO, Government of Croatia through its Ministry of Tourism and Sport, and the Affiliate Member Croatian National Tourist Board, brought together experts and leaders from across the sports and tourism sectors, alongside representatives of destinations and businesses. Held under the theme "Tourism and Sports United for Sustainability", the Congress focused on key issues such as sports tourism’s economic impact and its cont
Skift Blog
MAY 1, 2023
Skift Take: American Airlines pilots did not receive pay increases during the pandemic, and now they believe it's time.
Hospitality Net
MAY 1, 2023
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. ("Hilton" or the "Company") (NYSE: HLT) today reported its first quarter 2023 results.
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