Skift Blog
MARCH 21, 2023
Skift Take: Gen Z is poised to become the future of travel. So it's time to separate the hype from the reality. It's also time for hoteliers to level up their design and marketing games.
Lodging
MARCH 21, 2023
The extended stay segment has shown great resiliency through the pandemic and in challenging economic times as a strong performer, outpacing many transient hotels and garnering great interest from franchisors and investors. The demand and emergence of new mid-price and economy hotels in the U.S. extended stay hotel segment signals tremendous growth opportunities ahead.
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Hotel Management
MARCH 21, 2023
The stylish and popular Fairmont Vancouver Airport has again been named the best airport hotel in North America at the 2023 World Airport Awards last week (Mar 13). Fairmont Vancouver Airport is the only soundproofed, luxury hotel and spa located within Vancouver’s International Airport and it offers stunning floor-to-ceiling mountain and runway views, fitness and wellness amenities and diverse dining choices.
Skift Blog
MARCH 21, 2023
Skift Take: In its effort to position itself as a destination for large-scale events and conferences, Abu Dhabi has been investing in world-class venues. And now it's incentivizing event planners even more by scrapping a 10 percent tax.
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
Hotel Management
MARCH 21, 2023
Palm Beach is set to welcome a 126-room lifestyle hotel in 2025 after development approval was granted to Gold Coast luxury property group, Steer Developments, for a $120 million project. The six-storey Palm Beach Hotel, at 1081-1089 Gold Coast Highway in Palm Beach, will feature state-of-the-art amenities, including a rooftop pool, gym, spa, and in-house dining.
Skift Blog
MARCH 21, 2023
Skift Take: The advent of user reviews in travel was a disruptive and positive force, and they in turn may indeed get upended or greatly modified as new technologies take hold.
Hotel Sales Focus brings together the best content for hotel sales and marketing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Skift Blog
MARCH 21, 2023
Skift Take: Intrepid Travel has hinged its return to profitability on continuous investment into product innovation and its people. Now, a record-breaking start to 2023 sees it turn the dial from revival to thrive mode.
Lodging
MARCH 21, 2023
HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee, and MILWAUKEE—The Baird/STR Hotel Stock Index fell 2.5 percent in February to a level of 5,541. “Hotel stocks—just like the broader market—pulled back in February as the focus turned to earnings and initial 2023 outlooks,” said Michael Bellisario, senior hotel research analyst and director at Baird. “The global hotel brand stocks, while down slightly during the month, outperformed the S&P 500 on the heels of strong fourth-quarter earnings reports and guidance that
Skift Blog
MARCH 21, 2023
Skift Take: Chinese outbound flight bookings to Europe during March and August are only 32 percent that of pre-pandemic levels. Not great news for destinations across the continent. Bring on the Americans.
Lodging
MARCH 21, 2023
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey—Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced the continued expansion of its ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham brand, which in just one year, now has more than 200 hotels in its development pipeline. Outpacing initial growth expectations, the developer-driven brand caters to the extended-stay market, which continues to outperform other industry segments.
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Skift Blog
MARCH 21, 2023
Skift Take: Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at lost luggage technology, a shipping container hotel, and a massive investment in Indian aviation.
Lodging
MARCH 21, 2023
NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia—Mumford Company is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year, and Senior Principal David Mumford, along with Managing Principals Ed James and Steve Kirby, are each celebrating their 40th year in the hospitality industry. As a company working on the sale of focused service and select-service hotels, Mumford Company has grown from a family business that started in 1978 to a national operation backed by experience.
Skift Blog
MARCH 21, 2023
Skift Take: U.S. airlines all say that demand continues to stay super strong as they look ahead to spring and summer. But just how long will the happy demand story persist and might the party be ruined by rising costs?
Lodging
MARCH 21, 2023
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—Extended Stay America announced that it entered into an agreement with BASK Development for eight new Extended Stay America Premier Suites located throughout Florida. “We are excited to welcome BASK Development as a new owner of Extended Stay Premier Suites brands,” said Mark Williams, managing director, franchise development, Extended Stay America. “Franchising continues to play a large part in Extended Stay America’s development strategy, and w
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!
Skift Blog
MARCH 21, 2023
Skift Take: Supply chain issues and crew shortage continue to dog the recovery of the world's fastest-growing aviation market.
Lodging
MARCH 21, 2023
What initially inspired you to get into the hospitality business? This is such a great question for hospitality leaders because so many of us didn’t know we were destined for a career in hospitality. When I was in college, my brother got engaged. As we were planning the wedding, I had the opportunity to meet the catering director at the Marriott in San Antonio, Texas, who showed me the hotel and educated me on the business. […] The post Married To Hospitality appeared first on LODGING Maga
Skift Blog
MARCH 21, 2023
Skift Take: It’s not too late to reserve your seat today at the top thought leadership conference in the hospitality industry: Skift’s Future of Lodging Forum.
Hotel Management
MARCH 21, 2023
IHG’s InterContinental Hotels and Resorts will introduce a series of immersive experiences in Australia, Japan and Singapore, including a NFT (non-fungible token) exhibition. From March 14 to April 1, 2023, the recently renovated Aster Bar at Intercontinental Sydney will be decked out with colourful floral and sensory installations, curated in partnership with British artist Claire Luxton.
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Hospitality Tech
MARCH 21, 2023
As the economic outlook of the country changes and consumers seek out more cost-effective ways to live and work, the trend of bleisure travel will only continue to rise.
Hotel Management
MARCH 21, 2023
The former Outback Pioneer Hotel has reopened as the Outback Hotel and Lodge at Ayers Rock Resort following a multi-million-dollar refurbishment led by Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia. The property’s first refurb in more than 20 years sees the addition of new furniture and soft furnishings, upgraded guestrooms and a major renovation of the swimming pool and surrounding public areas.
STAAH
MARCH 21, 2023
In today’s digital age, online reputation is crucial for the success of any business, especially for hotels. STAAH ReviewMinder is a comprehensive online reputation management tool that can help hotels manage their online reputation and improve guest satisfaction. With its numerous features, STAAH ReviewMinder provides hoteliers with valuable insights into guest feedback, enabling them to make data-driven decisions to improve their services and boost their online reputation.
Hotel Management
MARCH 21, 2023
Accor’s Pullman Hotels and Resorts has made its Singapore debut with the opening of Pullman Singapore Orchard last week. Located on the famous retail district of Orchard Road, the hotel features 326 fashion-forward rooms and suites in nine configurations; a fitness centre and outdoor swimming pool with a swim-up bar. “Singapore is a trendsetting city that has evolved from an Asian economic hub into a vibrant global tourism destination. said Accor Chief Executive of Southeast Asia, Japan and Sout
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales at Allego
Maximizing sales rep performance is no easy task. 📈 Traditional sales training methods focus heavily on the first few weeks in the sales role. Companies dedicate time, resources, and budget to onboarding new hires, only for them to forget what was learned in those first few weeks, lose motivation, and struggle to come to grips with their role.
Hotel Designs
MARCH 21, 2023
Hotel Designs Introducing La Valise Tulum – luxury hospitality in the jungle Introducing La Valise Tulum – luxury hospitality in the jungle The Mexican collection of boutique hotels, Namron Hospitality, opened its fifth luxury hotel in Tulum – La Valise Jungle – comprising 11 brand new suites on the jungle side of Tulum Beach… After successfully opening La Valise Mexico City , Tulum captured the heart of hotelier Yves Naman.
Hotel Management
MARCH 21, 2023
TFE Hotels has opened its first hotel in Switzerland, Adina Apartment Hotel Geneva, located in the country’s first international hotel hub. The Geneva hotel has an Australian flair with interiors by Aussie designer Andrew Parr, from SJB Melbourne, and in-room chairs by Melbourne designer Chris Connell. The opening brings TFE’s European portfolio to 18 hotels – around 2760 keys – and the company has plans to expand further throughout Europe in the coming year.
Hotel Designs
MARCH 21, 2023
Hotel Designs Editor’s pick: what Bette launched at ISH 2023 Editor’s pick: what Bette launched at ISH 2023 Bette, the specialist for bathroom products made from titanium steel, dropped two major gamechangers for hotel designers at ISH: a simplified shower tray and new sleek washbasins… Last week, ISH 2023 in Frankfurt showcased a plethora of innovative products to enter the contract bathroom market.
Hotel Management
MARCH 21, 2023
Leading event production company, Encore Event Technologies, have today announced a new agreement with W Sydney, appointing Encore as the hotel’s event production partner. The agreement incorporates innovative event services including the latest hybrid solutions to elevate the client experience. With a reputation as a leader in event production, and creative and industry leading technical solutions, the Encore team will strategically focus on W Sydney’s clients and customer service needs.
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Hotel Designs
MARCH 21, 2023
Hotel Designs Naomi Heaton on disrupting the hospitality market Naomi Heaton on disrupting the hospitality market Naomi Heaton, CEO and Founder of The Other House, joined the Hotel Hypnos podcast to discuss what it takes to become a ‘real disrupter’ on the hotel hospitality scene… When The Other House South Kensington opened in 2022, designed by Bergman Design House with architecture by Falcon Chester Hall , the hospitality industry applauded Naomi Heaton’s vision to comb
Hotel Business
MARCH 21, 2023
Leisure Real Estate Advisors LLC has arranged the sale of the Holiday Inn Express Fremont located in Fremont, NE. Built in 2003, the 94-key hotel was listed for $9.6 million. Fremont is situated along the Platte River, about 40 miles from downtown Omaha. The hotel is among the highest performers for the Express brand in the IHG system, according to the company.
Hotel News Resource
MARCH 21, 2023
TrustYou looked at the global and regional top and bottom categories that impacted hotels’ performance the most in 2022. Discover key findings from 128 million guest reviews.
Hospitality Tech
MARCH 21, 2023
As the economic outlook of the country changes and consumers seek out more cost-effective ways to live and work, the trend of bleisure travel will only continue to rise.
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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