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The 7 components of designing a hotel concept

eHotelier

The hotel concept story defines the role of a hotel as well as its aspirations. In other words, your story should convey why guests should stay at your property, beyond just getting a room and breakfast.

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Maximize booking potential with a long-term inventory strategy

STAAH

In a recent survey, 25% of Expedia Group travelers reported that they are comfortable booking travel more than a year in advance.*. Maximize your booking potential with Expedia Group by adding rates and availability at least a year in advance. To better meet the changing expectations of guests today, you’ll want to adapt your distribution strategy on Expedia Group websites to offer as much availability as possible.

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Buyer’s Guide for Hotel Property Management Software

Hotelogix

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Hospitality Brand Mama Shelter announces six new global launches in 2023 and 2024

eHotelier

Mama Shelter, the bold and cutting-edge hotel collection offering affordable hospitality, has announced its expansion plans for 2023 and 2024. The brand is adding six new Mamas to its collection by the end of 2024. Each hotel will pay homage to the local culture while maintaining the fun and creative characteristics Mama prides itself on. The lifestyle hospitality brand is as popular as ever in France and abroad thanks to its offbeat, warm, and truly authentic concept. .

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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

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

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Think Simplicity partners with Cloudbeds 

Hotel Business

Think Simplicity , a cloud communication technology provider of all-inclusive voice and chat solutions for the hospitality industry, has partnered with hospitality management platform Cloudbeds. The partnership will provide joint customers with the ability to leverage Cloudbeds’ property management software (PMS) and Think Simplicity’s full-service cloud communications system seamlessly.

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Linda Pecoraro as Hilton Kuala Lumpur’s General Manager

eHotelier

Hilton Kuala Lumpur recently announced the appointment of Linda Pecoraro as its General Manager. She will oversee the day-to-day operations of the 512-guest rooms luxury hotel.

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2022 BDNY conference location spotlight: New York City Hotel development

eHotelier

As Lodging Econometrics (LE) prepares to attend the 2022 Boutique Design New York (BDNY) conference in New York City, LE releases the latest on hotel development for the New York City market. LE also has available hotel development information on any market in the United States or any other market in the world.

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Noble to develop nine WoodSpring Suites

Hotel Business

Choice Hotels International Inc. has signed an agreement with Noble Investment Group to develop nine WoodSpring Suites hotels in Georgia and South Carolina over the next two years, signaling increased institutional interest in the largest economy extended-stay brand in the market. “When we acquired WoodSpring Suites four years ago, few other hotel brands were competing in the extended-stay segment in a meaningful way,” said David Pepper, CDO, Choice Hotels. “Choice Hotels not o

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Waldorf Astoria Cancun welcomes guests to the Yucatan Peninsula

eHotelier

Hilton announced today the highly anticipated opening of Waldorf Astoria Cancun, the 173-room luxury resort set among the verdant mangroves of the Yucatan Peninsula, offering panoramic ocean views, world-class dining, and destination-worthy wellness offerings. The opening of Waldorf Astoria Cancun marks the 200th hotel in the Caribbean and Latin America for Hilton, as well as the first Waldorf Astoria hotel in the Mexican Caribbean and second in the country.

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MCR acquires Kansas Homewood Suites

Hotel Business

MCR has acquired the Homewood Suites by Hilton Kansas City Speedway, a four-story, extended-stay hotel with 108 suites in Kansas City, KS. Opened in 2018, this is the company’s first hotel in the Sunflower State. Located within the Village West entertainment district, the hotel is about two miles from the Kansas Speedway, which hosts five NASCAR races annually (and 200-plus other events each year).

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

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.

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Susan Grey named Senior VP of Spa at Arch Amenities Group

eHotelier

Grey will be responsible for leading the creation of wellness programs within Arch’s Spa Division and across the organization.

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LE: NYC had most hotels in the works in Q3

Hotel Business

At the close of the third quarter, Lodging Econometrics (LE) analysts report that the New York City market has a total of 102 projects/17,805 rooms in the construction pipeline, the fourth largest pipeline by rooms of any market in the U.S. (behind the Dallas market, with 174 projects/20,676 rooms, the Los Angeles market with 118 projects/19,062 rooms and the Atlanta market with 139 projects/17,843 rooms).

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Selina partners with retreat operator Mantra

Boutique Hotel News

Worldwide: Selina Hospitality will create a separate entity for Mantra to curate wellness retreats and experiences across the group’s 163 locations in 25 countries. . Mantra, known for its wellness programs, will create and operate customised offers for Selina’s properties, bringing together wellness teachers, chefs, musicians and more. . Prior to partnering with Selina, Mantra hosted over 50 retreats, corporate offsites and music festivals since its founding in June 2020.

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The evolution of hotel PMS infographic

Hospitality Today

We’re living the evolutionary revolution of the PMS, and this infographic summarizes the path this evolution has taken

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Don't Let AI Pass You By: The New Era of Personalized Sales Coaching & Development

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!

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Hotel Marketing Association names chair

Boutique Hotel News

UK: Harry Fielder, managing director at Umi, has been appointed chair of the Hotel Marketing Association ( HMA ) for the next two years. As chair, Fielder will support the organisation’s growth and work alongside an executive committee to provide training and development opportunities for the sector. He will succeed former chair, Petra Clayton, CEO at CUSTARD.

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Amadeus B2B Wallet solution integrates with Booking.com

Hospitality Today

Travel agents can now pay for Booking.

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Marriott launches new brand for serviced apartments

Hospitality Today

The company is expanding its presence in serviced apartments with the launch of Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy

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How businesses adapt to post-pandemic corporate travel

Hospitality Today

Company events, seasonal gatherings, and corporate retreats driving more business travel than previously

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Studies see possible muted fall, return of holiday travel

Hospitality Today

OTA web traffic decline indicates potential drop in travel demand beyond normal seasonal patterns

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