Anthony Cole Training
AUGUST 9, 2024
In selling, you should have various rules of engagement when it comes to cultivating a prospect. Across the country, most salespeople just chase prospects. They do not follow any rules of engagement. They fundamentally lack a process, a decision tree, if you will, for deciding yes or no in terms of determining if a prospect is truly a prospect for them.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 9, 2024
Skift Take: Taylor Swift is so influential that a destination can still get a tourism boost even when she doesn't perform.
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Hotel Designs
AUGUST 9, 2024
Hotel Designs The Westin Resort & Spa Cam Ranh – empowering wellness travel in Vietnam The Westin Resort & Spa Cam Ranh – empowering wellness travel in Vietnam The Westin Resort & Spa Cam Ranh has opened its doors, marking the debut of the wellness-focused Westin brand in Vietnam, designed to align with the brand’s key pillars… Nestled in nine hectares of landscaped gardens and sand dunes, just steps from a long, sandy beach, guests at The Westin Resort & Spa
Skift Blog
AUGUST 9, 2024
Skift Take: Travel groups that specialize in corporate retreats are reporting plenty of demand, but convincing some customers of the ROI can be tough.
Speaker: Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy
AI isn’t replacing salespeople—it’s empowering them. The most forward-thinking sales organizations are using AI to enhance human performance rather than eliminate it. From coaching and messaging to prospecting and pipeline accountability, artificial intelligence is giving managers and SDRs the new tools they need to work smarter, sell better, and close more.
Hotel Designs
AUGUST 9, 2024
Hotel Designs Dream big with George Smith Dream big with George Smith Showcasing the best of George Smith craftship, the upholstered bed collection features four styles that can be personalised through classic George Smith upholstery detailing… Available as full beds or simple headboards, the collection is fully customisable, offering endless colour and upholstery detail combinations.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 9, 2024
Skift Take: Vacasa's weaknesses were apparent well before the vacation rental market turned soft. Now, they're even tougher to fix.
Hotel Sales Focus brings together the best content for hotel sales and marketing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 9, 2024
Skift Take: Due to increased airport costs and decreased corporate travel, both Low-Cost Carriers and Full-Service Carriers have scaled back operations in Germany, leading to a 10-year low in capacity levels in 2023.
Refine
AUGUST 9, 2024
You probably already know that adjusting your room rates based on demand fluctuations can boost your revenue. But have you ever thought of applying this approach to upselling? And what about taking things yet another step further and using the principles of open pricing on upselling as well? Keep reading to discover how these techniques The post How to Maximize Hotel Revenue by Applying Open Pricing to Upselling appeared first on Revfine.com.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 9, 2024
Skift Take: As Pattaya plans an image makeover the city’s leaders have a delicate balancing act ahead. They need to steer the family-friendly ship without losing the crowd that’s been keeping Pattaya buzzing for years.
Hotel Business
AUGUST 9, 2024
The U.S. hotel industry reported slightly positive comparisons year-over-year (YOY), according to CoStar’s latest data through Aug. 3. July 28 through Aug. 3 (percentage change from comparable week in 2023): Occupancy: 69.4% (+0.8%) ADR: $159.63 (+0.6%) RevPAR: $110.84 (+1.3%) Among the top 25 markets, Houston saw the highest YOY increases in occupancy (+28.1% to 75.8%) and RevPAR (+45.7% to $93.88).
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Global Sales and David Phelan, Account Executive
In a world where buyers are more informed and objections are more nuanced, confidence isn't optional—it’s a competitive advantage. In high-stakes conversations, knowing how to handle pushback can make or break the deal. Join industry experts Brendan Sweeney and David Phelan for a behind-the-scenes look at how teams are transforming sales coaching with real-time feedback, objection-handling role plays, and pre-call preparation that actually sticks.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 9, 2024
Skift Take: Jannes Sorensen thinks the key to unlocking the future of luxury hospitality lies in the skillsets of its leaders: and it requires a new curriculum and “whole person” approach to do it.
Hotel Business
AUGUST 9, 2024
PTM Partners and DoveHill have opened Moxy St. Pete, under management from the Wurzak Hotel Group. Located at the new EDGE Collective mixed-use development near Tropicana Field and designed by Storyn Studio for Architecture , the hotel offers 163 guestrooms and suites; the Edge District’s first rooftop pool deck, as well as a poolside bar; and a lobby featuring Rose’s coffee bar, indoor and outdoor spaces, a lobby bar that opens up to the street and work areas.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 9, 2024
Skift Take: While global travel begins to see the first signs of a slowdown, key Middle East destinations have been performing well.
Hotel Business
AUGUST 9, 2024
Aura Hotel Times Square, previously the Hotel Mela, has opened following a renovation, completely transforming its offerings while adopting a new name. “We are incredibly excited to welcome guests to Aura Hotel Times Square following this complete renovation,” said David Adelipour, owner, Aura Hotel Times Square. “We’ve crafted a space that seamlessly blends modern sophistication with the vibrant energy of New York City, offering guests an oasis amidst the hustle and bustle of the city.
Speaker: Beth Sunshine, SVP, Up Your Culture
When culture isn’t consistently lived out across the organization, engagement suffers—and it often starts with a disconnect at the top. In this session, Beth Sunshine, SVP of Up Your Culture at The Center for Sales Strategy, will reveal how HR and executive leaders can close the gap between vision and execution by equipping frontline and mid-level managers to become culture carriers.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 9, 2024
Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Expedia's growth amidst softening demand, Delta's pushback on CrowdStrike's claims, and TripAdvisor Holdings possible new deal.
Hotel Business
AUGUST 9, 2024
Rentyl Resorts has secured an agreement with Choice Hotels to add Spectrum Resort Orlando to the Ascend Hotel Collection. Both companies will market the resort and accept website reservations that credit Choice Privileges members with stay points starting Sept. 1. “Because of the high standards of the Rentyl Resorts brand, Choice approved the partnership with no changes to our property,” said Nicholas Falcone, CEO/founder, Rentyl Resorts.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 9, 2024
Skift Take: How do recession fears impact the travel industry? We break it down on this week's episode of the Skift Travel Podcast.
Hotel News Resource
AUGUST 9, 2024
The programme empowers hotels of all sizes with a comprehensive 12-step criteria aimed at reducing carbon emissions, energy, water and waste management, and ensuring local communities benefit from hotel operations.
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
Hotelier Magazine
AUGUST 9, 2024
TORONTO — Days Inns – Canada recently celebrated the grand opening of its Summerside, P.E.I. hotel. The Days Inn & Suites received local officials, valued guests and media representatives at the successful event. “The event was the perfect opportunity for the hotel to showcase its recently completed renovations,” says Irwin Prince, president and COO of Days Inns Canada.
Hospitality Tech
AUGUST 9, 2024
Gone are the days of the shotgun approach to finding hospitaity workers. With the advent of geo-fencing, staffing agencies can market directly to potential candidates within a self-defined area.
Hotel Designs
AUGUST 9, 2024
Hotel Designs Lamington Group announces room2 York to open in 2026 Lamington Group announces room2 York to open in 2026 Lamington Group, has unveiled the details of its next project under the award-winning, eco hometel brand, room2, with a York property set to start site development this Summer, and open in early 2026… room2 York will be the brand’s first in the North of England and continues the B-Corp real estate investor’s leading commitment to take real action on climate change b
Hotel News Resource
AUGUST 9, 2024
Tripleseat for Hotels, the leading cloud-based group sales and catering management platform for hotels welcomes Courtyard Delray Beach, the second property in the Kolter Hospitality portfolio to onboard the platform.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
Hotel News Resource
AUGUST 9, 2024
As education and market insights are a cornerstone of this group, HRES has held over 25 hotel tour events and educational seminars over the years within the District.
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