Lodging
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Marriott International continues to grow its brand portfolio and expand its reach through new initiatives, such as the recent launch of a new extended-stay flag and a newly forged licensing deal with MGM Resorts. Marriott President/CEO Anthony Capuano recently sat down with LODGING to discuss some of those developments, as well as key issues impacting the lodging industry as a whole.
Hotel Management
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Following a record 1700 entries, the nominees have been announced in 44 categories for the 2022 HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, the 21st annual event, presented by Sealy Posturepedic. In 2023, 52 HM Awards will be handed out, recognising excellence over a range of categories covering people and departments to properties and chains.
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Lodging
OCTOBER 23, 2023
The key to keeping your business at the top of your game is knowing your customers and the larger trends shaping the industry you’re in. In the case of hospitality, that means understanding what event planners and travelers are looking for from their venues, but it also means understanding how venues are being selected, how and where rooms are being booked, current rates, and more.
eHotelier
OCTOBER 23, 2023
By understanding the needs of their target market, providing them with tailored services, and creating unique experiences for them, hotels can take advantage of these emerging trends and turn their property into an essential destination in the remote work movement.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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
Lodging
OCTOBER 23, 2023
ROCKVILLE, Maryland—Cambria Hotels by Choice Hotels opened the Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown. The 154-room hotel marks the latest in recent city center locations the brand has appeared in Austin, Texas; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Portland, Maine; and Savannah, Georgia. The Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown is a historic, adaptive reuse of The Walker-Roehrig Building, architecturally anchored in Detroit’s Art Deco period.
Refine
OCTOBER 23, 2023
In this article, we interview Bookboost co-founder Daan De Bruijn. Bookboost helps accommodation brands manage customer data in efficient and innovative ways. This includes boosting overall understanding of the information, workflow automation, and possibilities for personalization. Bookboost empowers a better understanding of data and how to use it to connect with guests.
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Little Hotelier
OCTOBER 23, 2023
What is hotel social media marketing? Hotel social media marketing is the use of social media platforms to advertise your hotel brand and engage with potential and current guests. It can be an effective and cheap way to reach a large audience of potential travellers. Common strategies for hotel social media marketing include posting high-quality photos and videos, sharing key information about the property, promoting deals and discounts, running competitions and giveaways, partnering with other
Lodging
OCTOBER 23, 2023
ATLANTA—hihotels by Hospitality International announced four properties—Scottish Inns in Austin, Forest Hill, and Hankamer, Texas, as well as a Passport Inn in Paradise, Pennsylvania. The Scottish Inns & Suites in Austin, Texas is a former Rodeway Inn. The 35-room hotel is located in downtown Austin just off Interstate 35 and East Highway 290. It offers access to the 6th Street Entertainment District and the University of Texas campus and is near the Austin Zoo and […] The post hihotel
Hotel Designs
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Hotel Designs Inspired by nature – Marvel Onyx from Atlas Concorde Inspired by nature – Marvel Onyx from Atlas Concorde The original inspiration for the Marvel Onyx collection from Atlas Concorde stems from slabs of fine natural onyx, characterised by a particular luminosity and precise details such as light, delicate shaded veins… Choosing a stone means recognising the answer to a contemporary need in a history, dating back thousands of years.
Lodging
OCTOBER 23, 2023
IHG Hotels & Resorts announced its Q3 2023 trading update through September 30, 2023. Highlights include: Elie Maalouf, CEO, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said, “Travel demand remained very healthy during the quarter, and I would like to thank all our teams for supporting another strong trading period. Q3 RevPAR increased 10 percent versus 2022 and 13 percent versus 2019, representing the fifth quarter of sequential improvement exceeding pre-pandemic highs.
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
SiteMinder
OCTOBER 23, 2023
SiteMinder’s Changing Traveller Report 2023 shines a spotlight on the most critical challenges the accommodation industry is facing when it comes to satisfying guest expectations. The product of 10,000 traveller interviews across 12 markets globally, it’s the largest consumer research on accommodation conducted anywhere in the world. But what does the report specifically tell us about those planning to stay with a hotel group or chain on their next trip?
Hospitality Tech
OCTOBER 23, 2023
MURTEC Executive Summit Canada offers restaurant business leaders two days of technology education and networking Dec. 4-5 in Toronto.
eHotelier
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Global tourism leaders have further advanced plans for a more ethical, diverse sector led by a growing UNWTO.
Hotel Business
OCTOBER 23, 2023
TMGOC Ventures (TMGOC), a real estate and development private equity firm headquartered in Charleston, SC, and Boca Raton, FL, has received approval from the Savannah Historic District Board of Review to bring the first Ritz-Carlton to the Georgia city. Construction on the 104-room hotel and 20 residences is scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2024, with a proposed opening date within the first quarter of 2026.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
Hotelier Magazine
OCTOBER 23, 2023
TORONTO — Days Inn – Canada has opened its newest location, Days Inn – Whitecourt in Alberta. The hotel has undergone an exciting renovation to guarantee guests experience a comfortable and hassle-free stay. The hotel offers 50 guestrooms with essential amenities such as a work desk, microwave and mini-fridge. Each stay comes with a complimentary breakfast featuring hot items, as well as free parking and free Wi-Fi.
SiteMinder
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Why is hotel channel manager comparison important? A hotel channel manager comparison is crucial to ensure that you are investing in the best piece of software for your business. After all, it will form the backbone of your hotel distribution, and failing to find the best fit for both now and the future could end up doing more harm than good. One of the most important pieces of technology for your hotel is a channel manager so it’s vital you get the best value for money.
Hotel Business
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Four Seasons has promoted Adrian Messerli to the role of president, hotel operations – Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). As a member of the company’s operations leadership team, he now has responsibility for a region that includes more than 40 hotels, resorts and residences. As Four Seasons strengthens its presence in each of three regions—Americas, Europe/Middle East/Africa (EMEA) and Asia-Pacific (APAC)—Messerli is leading an expanding team of corporate operations and commercial spe
Hospitality Tech
OCTOBER 23, 2023
The new luxury hotel brand will benefit from HotelREZ’s worldwide distribution network, hotel representation services, GDS channel delivery and specialist sales and marketing support utilizing the best in class technology for independent hotels.
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Hotel Business
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Clay County officials and project partners joined Paradigm Development Partners LLC to celebrate the official groundbreaking of TownePlace Suites by Marriott Middleburg in Middleburg, FL. The 124-room, extended-stay hotel will be located within the Clay Town Center, a new mixed-use development featuring professional offices, restaurants and retail space. “We’re elated to break ground and bring such a high-caliber hotel to Clay County,” said Rick Friedman, VP, Paradigm Development Par
Hospitality Tech
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Industry vet Nicolle DuBose was Vice President and Head of Marketing for Schlotzsky's at Focus Brands. DuBose succeeds Playa Bowls' Co-Founder Abby Taylor, who will remain engaged in the business as Chief Branding Officer.
eHotelier
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Blue Whale Restaurant & Lounge, San Francisco’s newest must-visit culinary destination, located at 2033 Union Street in the city’s vibrant Marina neighborhood, is now open for lunch starting at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Michelin-starred chef Ho Chee Boon oversees the cuisine and the concept. Guests can enjoy an elevated take on relaxed dining with multiple dining areas, a private dining lounge, and a spacious backyard retreat.
SiteMinder
OCTOBER 23, 2023
What is Cloudbeds in comparison to SiteMinder? Cloudbeds is a cloud-based hospitality management platform that provides tools to hoteliers for managing reservations, admin, revenue, distribution, and guest engagement. It’s a system that is designed to streamline operations and workflows for accommodation businesses of all sizes. Some key features of Cloudbeds include a channel manager, booking engine, and property management system.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
eHotelier
OCTOBER 23, 2023
The Omni Homestead Resort is proud to celebrate its official Grand Reopening upon completion of the highly-anticipated $150+ million dollar property-wide renovation project. Nestled within the breathtaking Allegheny Mountains of southwestern Virginia and spanning more than 2,300 acres, America’s first resort is instantly recognizable by the lovingly restored tower that hovers above the treetops, just beyond the perfectly manicured golf courses, beckoning guests to experience the next chapter at
Hospitality Tech
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Work to implement the solution began in January 2023, and the goal is for all hotels and most central functions to be connected to the new platform by the first half of 2024.
eHotelier
OCTOBER 23, 2023
The Anam Group has appointed a resort manager and culinary director at its Cam Ranh resort and an executive assistant manager at its new Mui Ne property on the back of its “surprisingly strong” business performance post-COVID.
Hospitality Tech
OCTOBER 23, 2023
The TravelTech Lab by HBX Group is seeking startups specialized in virtual reality and the metaverse that help change the way travelers move, connect, and explore.
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eHotelier
OCTOBER 23, 2023
SH Hotels & Resorts, the sustainable hotel brand management company that operates 1 Hotels, Baccarat Hotels, and Treehouse Hotels, today announced the appointment of Damon Page as Area Managing Director for its Asia-Pacific region, an area that is a focus of exponential growth for the company. Damon will oversee each brand’s development throughout the region starting with the 2024 opening of 1 Hotels & Homes Melbourne (277 guest rooms & 114 hotel-branded residences), which he will
Hospitality Tech
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Eduardo Luz is Chief Executive Officer and President. He was most recently Chief Brand & Concept Officer at Panera Bread.
eHotelier
OCTOBER 23, 2023
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) have today announced a major new partnership, aligning to establish a structured framework for hotel sustainability, leading to GSTC Certification.
Hospitality Tech
OCTOBER 23, 2023
Three ways to make sure technology enhances — not hinders – the restaurant experience for your employees and customers.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.
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