Skift Blog
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Skift Take: The updated visa waiver interview authority will help cut the backlog for non-immigrant visa interviews, making it easier for travelers trying to visit the U.S. in 2024.
Lodging
DECEMBER 21, 2023
LODGING recognizes four C-level executives who have helped accelerate growth within their respective companies and provided positive contributions to the lodging industry as a whole in 2023, as well as throughout their careers. We would like to honor and congratulate David Duncan, president/CEO, First Hospitality Group; Warren Fields, president/CEO, Pyramid Global Hospitality; Mark Laport, president/CEO, Concord Hospitality; and Nan Cummings, COO, InterMountain Management.
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Skift Blog
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Skift Take: The increase in flight capacity at Schiphol for the summer comes as the Dutch government ended its controversial plans to reduce flights to tackle noise pollution.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of Vivid Jeddah Hotel, a member of Radisson Individuals, in the vibrant city of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This marks the opening of the first Radisson Individuals hotel in Saudi Arabia, further solidifying the Group’s growing footprint in the region, with a portfolio of 43 hotels in operation and development in the country, and five hotels in the city of Jeddah.
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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
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Skift Take: As nature-based travel gains global traction, Azerbaijan is leveraging its diverse landscapes to redefine its winter tourism appeal. The country is investing in luxury resorts and unique winter activities to attract travelers looking for authentic experiences.
Hotel Management
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Cambodia’s next generation of hotel workers have been given a boost, with AU$24,885 raised at the 2023 HM Awards presented by Sealy Posturepedic for the Sala Baï Hotel and Restaurant school in Siem Reap. Launched in 2002, Sala Baï Hotel and Restaurant school is a program created by French NGO Agir Pour le Cambodge (APLC) in partnership with Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School, to fight poverty and human trafficking through social and professional training of young underprivilege
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Anthony Cole Training
DECEMBER 21, 2023
I am enjoying reading the book Selling to the C-Suite by Nicholas A.C. Read and Stephen J. Bistritz. The book is an excellent summary of how selling to C-Suite executives is so dramatically different from selling in the lower levels of a company. As always, I hope you have developed the habit of reading as it allows you to share fellowship with great minds.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Skift Take: Tourism numbers to South Africa are inching toward a full 2019 recovery. But safety and security concerns pose a challenge to its appeal as a destination.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Today, Preferred Travel Group – the family-owned company that operates hotel brands Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Beyond Green, Historic Hotels of America, and Historic Hotels Worldwide – announced the winners of the sixth annual I Prefer Members’ Choice Awards. This year, 40 hotels from four global regions were selected as winners across the regional categories, with Woodstock Inn & Resort, NJV Athens Plaza, The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, and Half Moon named as winners of their respective categor
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Skift Take: With the majority of global travel bookings occurring online, Brand USA and Tourism Exchange USA have joined forces to help introduce international travelers to historically underrepresented destinations, accommodations, activities, and experiences in the United States.
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
Hotel Management
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Hotel and tourism investment in the Fiji Islands is set to be given a global boost, following the launch of an all-new AHICE branded conference in partnership with one of the world’s leading travel organisations, Tourism Fiji. Set to debut on July 3-4, 2024, at Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa on Denarau Island, the Asia-Pacific Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition (AHICE) Fiji Investment in Tourism Summit is set to discuss and showcase the incredible opportunities in the South Pacific nation.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Skift Take: If you like to walk through the hotel lobby in your Hawaiian shirt and swim trunks, you might will feel self-conscious at The Ritz-Carlton. But maybe not at a Tommy Bahama property.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 21, 2023
The Italian capital welcomes Cardo Roma, Autograph Collection: the inaugural property from a new lifestyle brand that merges business with pleasure. Elevated design, vibrant dining venues and innovative meeting and wellness spaces pay homage to Rome’s rich culture and the hotel’s motto, "A symbol of future nostalgia".
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Skift Take: The DOT investigation into airlines’ loyalty programs is a part of an effort to further regulate the industry’s consumer practices.
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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.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Mandarin Oriental is delighted to introduce the group’s third property in Switzerland as it brings its legendary hospitality to the country’s largest city, Zurich. Located on the famous Paradeplatz, Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich is an iconic landmark hotel sitting just steps away from the prestigious Bahnhofstrasse and its high-end fashion houses, the historic old town and charming promenade leading to Lake Zurich.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Tommy Bahama's hotel move, faster in-flight wi-fi, and Universal's UK theme park plans.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Newest hotel offers a warm and enriching luxury experience with stunning design, thoughtful service and a holistic approach to well-beingJW Marriott Hotel Xi’an Southwest ExteriorJW Marriott Hotel Xi’an Southwest LobbyJW Marriott Hotel Xi’an Southwest Studio King Room.
Lodging
DECEMBER 21, 2023
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey—The Quadro Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham, has opened. Located in St. Julian’s, the hotel is near St. George’s Bay and shops and restaurants. The hotel is the first Trademark in Malta and joins the brand’s growing portfolio of over 200 Trademark hotels globally. The Quadro has offee and pastries at on-site restaurant Otto and room service.
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Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Combining Shanghai’s historic charm and urban flair, the new Four Seasons Hotel will offer a distinct luxury hospitality experience with modern design, dynamic culinary concepts and resort-style amenities throughout.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Skift Take: As the loyalty industry experiences unprecedented consumer demand, 2024 presents both opportunities and challenges. For one, the key to a successful loyalty program will be in consistently refreshing offerings to maintain relevance as the need for innovative reward structures becomes more pronounced.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Just as “clothes make the man,” in today’s cocktail culture, ice makes the drink. Gone are the days when ice was merely a means to chill. Now, it is recognized as a crucial ingredient that can either enhance or detract from the overall flavor, aroma and presentation of a cocktail.
Lodging
DECEMBER 21, 2023
WASHINGTON—U.S. hotel performance was expectedly lower from the previous week, but year-over-year comparisons were positive, according to CoStar’s latest data through Dec. 16, 2024. U.S. Hotel Performance December 10-16, 2023 Percentage change from comparable week in 2022Occupancy: 54.7 percent (up 1.1 percent)ADR: $142.62 (up 4.7 percent)RevPAR: $77.99 (up 5.8 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, San Francisco saw the largest year-over-year increases in each of the three key performance metrics:
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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.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Sous vide (pronounced sue-veed), also known as low temperature, long time (LTLT) cooking, is a type of precision cooking orginated from France which achieves professional level results. Once a technique for commercial kitchens and top chefs, new kitchen gadgets have put it into the hands of amateur chefs in their homes. Patrick Ogheard, Associate Dean of Practical Arts at EHL Hospitality Business School, explains the many wonders of cooking ‘sous-vide’.
Lodging
DECEMBER 21, 2023
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—Berkadia announced the refinancing of WoodSpring Suites Charlotte – University Research Park, a 122-key, extended-stay hotel in Charlotte, North Carolina. Managing Director Michael Weinberg and Associate Director Alec Fox of Berkadia Hotels & Hospitality secured $10 million in refinancing through KeyBank on behalf of the sponsor, Orlando-based Liberty Investment Properties.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, announced the name of its newest Denver hotel, Kimpton Claret Hotel, and the appointment of its leader, General Manager Keith Siebenaler. Set to open in spring 2024, Kimpton Claret will be the brand’s second property in Denver, creating a convergence for visitors and locals alike in the up-and-coming neighborhood of Belleview Station.
Lodging
DECEMBER 21, 2023
The Board of Directors of The Gettys Group Companies has announced the appointment of two new CEOs, effective Jan. 1, 2024: Ron Swidler as CEO of The Gettys Group Companies and Jerry Zeitner as CEO of Ridgeline Development Partners. Raines has hired Perry MacLennan as general counsel. In this new role, MacLennan will serve on the executive team and oversee all legal aspects of the Raines business.
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Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Hotel Okura Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement to operate and manage Hotel Okura Suzhou in Suzhou, China from 2027. The agreement with Suzhou Ronghe Real Estate Co., Ltd., which is owned by Suzhou Harmony Development Group Co., Ltd., Marimo Holdings, Inc. and Sumitomo Corporation, was signed on December 20.
Lodging
DECEMBER 21, 2023
CHARLESTON, South Carolina—The Indigo Road Hospitality Group and Larry Spelts, president of the company’s Lodging & Lifestyle Adventures division, will mutually part ways after expanding the hospitality company into the hotel industry officially nearly four years ago at the America’s Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) in Los Angeles in 2020. “In 2019, upon ten years of success with restaurants and our next adventure of lodging on the horizon, Larry was the first person that I thoug
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Radisson Hotel Group has seen rapid growth of the Radisson Collection brand since its launch in 2018 as a luxury lifestyle brand of individual hotels with distinct character. By the end of 2023, the Radisson Collection brand portfolio will encompass 35 hotels in operation and 24 under development globally, offering over 7000 guest rooms and suites.
Hotel News Resource
DECEMBER 21, 2023
In 2023, we saw the generative AI boom and further growth of emerging technologies like extended reality (XR) and 5G. Looking forward into 2024, we can expect teams to do more with less, streamline their businesses, and offer visitor experiences they hitherto never could have imagined.
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