Lodging

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Commonly referred to by many as the ‘darling’ of the hotel industry in recent years, the extended-stay segment has risen to new heights on the strength of widespread growth and stellar performance outpacing all other chain scales. Demand continues to grow at unprecedented levels for the segment, which was established some 30 years ago and has upped the ante for both large brand companies and owner/operators looking for increased profitability.

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Hotel Management

OCTOBER 30, 2023

On August 19, 1991, Uday Rao started his hotel career as an overnight receptionist at a Four Seasons hotel in Chicago. “I walked into that hotel and said, ‘One day, I want to be a GM with this company’,” Rao told HM. “Thirty-two years later, I’m here at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney as General Manager.” Rao joined the Sydney hotel in May 2022, moving from Bali, where he had spent 10 years managing two Four Seasons resorts there.

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Lodging

OCTOBER 30, 2023

ITHACA, New York—The Cornell Hotel Society Hall of Fame Nomination/Selection Committee announced the 2023 honorees to enter the Cornell Hotelie Hall of Fame. The honorees will be celebrated during Hotelie Super Sunday on November 12, 2023, at The Pierre in New York City. The Hall of Fame inductees for 2023 are: Additionally, Karim Abouelnaga ’13 has been selected to receive this year’s Rising Star award, recognizing early Hotelie successes.

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Hotel Business

OCTOBER 30, 2023

As seen in the third-quarter U.S. Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), the top five markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines by projects at Q3 2023 are led by Dallas with an all-time high of 189 projects/21,840 rooms, followed by Atlanta with 140 projects/17,775 rooms and Nashville with 122 projects/16,046 rooms.

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Lodging

OCTOBER 30, 2023

PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire—As seen in the third quarter United States Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), the top five markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines by projects in Q3 2023 were led by Dallas with an all-time high of 189 projects/21,840 rooms; followed by Atlanta with 140 projects/17,775 rooms; Nashville with 122 projects/16,046 rooms; Phoenix with 119 projects/16,455 rooms, and the Inland Empire, with 117 projects/11,784 rooms.

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Lure Agency

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In the modern digital landscape, AI has become a prominent […] The post How Generative AI is Transforming Hospitality SEO: A Chat with Craig Carbonniere appeared first on Lure Agency.

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Hotel Designs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Hotel Designs Here are the landmark Voco hotels arriving between now and 2025 Here are the landmark Voco hotels arriving between now and 2025 First launched in 2018, voco hotels is one of IHG’s fastest-growing brands with more than 100 properties signed and opened globally and now maintains growth momentum with new signings, recent and forthcoming openings… With recent signings and openings in France, Spain, the UK and Ireland, Austria, Portugal and Belgium, these additions take Europe’s v

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Lodging

OCTOBER 30, 2023

ROCKVILLE, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc. released a new Comfort hotels look with the opening of the first, new construction Rise & Shine prototype in Mountain Grove, Missouri. “Comfort hotels is thrilled to introduce the Rise & Shine prototype with the opening of the Comfort Inn & Suites in Mountain Grove,” said Cathy Hartman, vice president, brand strategy, Choice Hotels. “It’s a reflection of our ongoing commitment to enhancing guest experiences

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Hotel Designs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Hotel Designs Banyan Tree retreats to the river with new hotel in Java Banyan Tree retreats to the river with new hotel in Java Following hotel openings in China, Japan and Thailand last year, Banyan Tree Group’s new minimalist brand Garrya is continuing its global expansion with the launch of Garrya Bianti Yogyakarta on Indonesia’s island of Java… Located on the banks of Denggung River in Gabugan Village, a serene village located in Yogyakarta’s Sleman Region, Garrya Bianti Yogyakarta enc

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Lodging

OCTOBER 30, 2023

DALLAS, Texas—Remington Hospitality welcomed Rick Badgley as chief human resources officer. Badgley, who brings over 20 years of industry experience, will support all aspects of human resources, including recruitment and retention; learning and development, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Badgley started in hospitality as a dishwasher at his parent’s restaurant when he was 13.

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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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gcommerce

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) is an essential aspect of marketing in the Hospitality Space. Its primary goal is to increase the effectiveness of your website in converting visitors into hotel guests. This process involves analyzing data, identifying areas of improvement, and implementing changes to improve the user experience, ultimately increasing the likelihood of conversion.

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eHotelier

OCTOBER 30, 2023

If the static brochure websites of yesteryear are like steam power, then machine learning deployments truly are the electricity upgrade your hotel needs for the decade ahead.

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Intelity

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Hotel communications can be greatly improved while elevating the guest experience by incorporating a guest messaging platform If you think guest messaging is the way of the future when it comes to hotel communications, you’d be wrong. It’s already here. As more and more people rely on their smartphones for daily tasks, the way they communicate has shifted as well.

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eHotelier

OCTOBER 30, 2023

A recent webinar hosted by EUHOFA International brought together hospitality educators from around the world to discuss whether hospitality education is in decline and potential solutions

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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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Webrezpro

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The hospitality industry is overflowing with countless booking options, guest experiences, and special deals and discounts—each better than the last! Now more than ever, hoteliers must pull out all the stops to stand out.

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Hospitality Tech

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It’s imperative to recognize the distinctions between first-, second- and third-party data; know how to maximize the value of each; and understand what it takes to integrate all three to create seamless, tailored, and contextually relevant consumer j

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Hotel Business

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Marriott International in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) has revealed its 2024 Travel Trends Forecast, providing a look at how event planning, business travel and priorities are expected to evolve in the coming year. According to a national survey commissioned by Marriott International conducted by 72Point, key findings reveal shifts in venue site selection, group travel experiences, top domestic and international destinations and changing demands for hotels.

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Mews

OCTOBER 30, 2023

There’s a general tendency for people to really dig into their professional community when they want to learn and improve. I notice this a lot particularly in the content design community. People love to discuss voice and tone, title case vs sentence case, and so many other styling preferences, but this really does have its limits.

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Hotelier Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2023

TORONTO — For more than 94 years, Fairmont Royal York has created iconic holiday traditions. This year’s holiday-themed experiences include: CLOCKWORK Holiday Tea (November 18 to December 31) Delight in the hotel’s lobby bar for a special feature of holiday-themed confectionaries, delicate pastries and a fragrant selection of Fairmont Lot 35 teas. Savoury items include a Smoked Turkey Croissant, Sausage Roll, Beef Tourtiere and Chicken and Foie Gras Parfait, while sweet items include a Vanilla P

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Sydney, Australia – SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels, has today announced the winners of its 2023 Partner of the Year Awards. Seven businesses were honoured in total, following scores of nominations from five continents globally. The annual awards recognise the experts, service providers, apps and tech companies that help power the accommodation industry.

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Hotel Business

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Berkadia ’s Hotels & Hospitality team has arranged a nearly $26-million loan for the refinancing of the leasehold interest in the Hilton Garden Inn-Homewood Suites Jacksonville Downtown Southbank, a 221-key, dual-brand hotel located in Jacksonville, FL. Managing Director Michael Weinberg, Associate Director Alec Fox and Senior Director Lindsey deButts of the Berkadia team secured the financing on behalf of Excel Group, a multi-disciplined hotel private equity firm focused on acquiring and de

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Hospitality Tech

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Visionary Award Winners to share how they formed a close partnership characterized by effective communication, collaboration, and measurable outcomes.

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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.

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Hotel Business

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Choice Hotels International Inc. unveiled a new Comfort hotels look and feel with the opening of the first new-construction Rise & Shine prototype in Mountain Grove, MO. “Comfort Hotels is thrilled to introduce the Rise & Shine prototype with the opening of the Comfort Inn & Suites in Mountain Grove,” said Cathy Hartman, VP, brand strategy, Choice Hotels. “It’s a reflection of our ongoing commitment to enhancing guest experiences and ensuring that families and

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Lure Agency

OCTOBER 30, 2023

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Hospitality Tech

OCTOBER 30, 2023

New ‘power free’ Philips display delivers previously unachievable colour performance, using enhanced colour algorithms to provide a true print quality replacement for any paper sign used inside a hotel (including general communications, reception, ba

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Hotel Designs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Hotel Designs Stavros Tis Minthis – a modern relic restored Stavros Tis Minthis – a modern relic restored Woods Bagot has restored and reinterpreted the historic Cypriot village of Stavros Tis Minthis as a luxury Mediterranean mountain resort, comprising residences, villas and suites that balance tradition and antiquity with contemporary splendour… Stavros Tis Minthis sits outside the community of Tsada in the wine-producing region of Paphos, Cyprus, located in a mountainous valley context

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Hospitality Tech

OCTOBER 30, 2023

With the introduction of unlimited responseAI credits, hoteliers that subscribe to the product will no longer be restricted by a quantity of responses that is too low to meet their needs.

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eHotelier

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Le Méridien Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort, which brings culturally-infused hospitality to a secluded stretch of Phuket’s sunset coast, is inviting diners to discover four of the island’s newest and most exciting dining venues, which blend culinary creativity with sustainability to create memorable moments.

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Hospitality Tech

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Building upon what Chairman and CEO Brian Niccol described as “a strong foundation,” Chipotle Mexican Grill is zeroing in on two areas for improvement. The first is adjusting the cadence of digital orders.

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eHotelier

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The first Radisson RED hotel has arrived in Helsinki, the green capital of the world’s happiest country. Situated in a new, modern building in the city’s oldest park, Kaisaniemi Park, the new hotel offers inspiring art and contemporary design in the beating heart of Helsinki.

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