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4 Important Branding Principles to Implement in Your Business

Are Morch

One of the most essential steps in building your company is branding your business. With branding, you create a unique personality for your business and also a differentiated position in the market which will attract customers. However, this poses a serious challenge for many startups. Since there is limited funding to hire a brand agency, […] The post 4 Important Branding Principles to Implement in Your Business appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Transformation Coach.

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2023 trends: Top 5 future innovations in hotels and hospitality

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Dan Rose-Bristow, Master Innholders and The Torridon, on the new KPIs of leadership

Boutique Hotel News

BoHoNews · Dan Rose-Bristow, Master Innholders and The Torridon, on the new KPIs of leadership. BHN editor Eloise Hanson speaks to Dan Rose-Bristow, chair of the Master Innholders and owner of The Torridon , about 2023 trends, what hoteliers can expect at the Hotel Leadership Conference, and the new KPIs of leadership. The post Dan Rose-Bristow, Master Innholders and The Torridon, on the new KPIs of leadership appeared first on Boutique Hotel News.

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Marriott introduces Instant Booking for meetings and events

Hotel Business

Marriott International and Groups360 have launched Instant Booking for Marriott’s portfolio of hotels in the U.S. and Canada. Marriott is the first brand company to have a direct integration with Groups360 to offer the “Instant Book” functionality for both guestrooms and meeting space at scale on GroupSync Marketplace, according to the company, providing planners with a streamlined booking process at the click of a button.

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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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TravelBoom Hires New Talent for Surging Growth

Travelboom Marketing

Myrtle Beach, S.C., January 19, 2023 — TravelBoom, the leading data-driven digital marketing agency for hotels, resorts, and vacation rental companies, announces the hiring of new talent amid a period of growth for the agency. Pam Doute and Connor Zahrobsky are the company’s latest Account Manager and Analytics & Data Specialist. “With the travel industry booming in the post-pandemic era, our clients need our assistance more than ever,” said Pete DiMaio, TravelBoom’s COO.

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Hotels can take a page from retail to beat the competition

Hotel Business

By James Brooke. Travel wasn’t the only industry to take some knocks in the past few years, but it arguably had it worse than most. Where the retail sector could reinvent itself as “digital-first” through new services like eCommerce, curbside pickup or repurposing physical stores as socially distanced distribution centers, the travel sector, by its nature, relies on physical footfall.

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Pineapple Hospitality launches management arm

Hotel Business

Pineapple Hospitality, a Pacific Northwest-based real estate holdings company and owner and manager of the Staypineapple brand of hotels, has launched Staypineapple Hotels Inc. , which will take over the management of all 10 Staypineapple hotels across the U.S., as well as open the doors for third-party licensing and property management. Pineapple Hospitality began managing and operating privately owned boutique hotels in 2010 with the opening of The Maxwell Hotel, its first Staypineapple proper

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Hotel groups’ Top 5 expectations from a cloud-based multi-property management system

Hotelogix

The post Hotel groups’ Top 5 expectations from a cloud-based multi-property management system appeared first on Hotelogix.

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Bogatay named president of RAM Hotels

Hotel Business

Rinkesh and Mitesh (Matt) Patel, cofounders of RAM Hotels , which develops, owns and manages more than two dozen Marriott, Hilton and IHG hotels in Georgia and Alabama, have named Jonathan D. Bogatay president of the company effective Feb. 1. He will oversee the company’s strategic, operational, tactical, financial and cultural expectations. “Bringing Jonathan into the RAM Hotels team enables us to focus our energies on expanding strategic acquisitions and development beyond Georgia and Alabama,

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The Kimpton Brice announces JohnAngelo Cole as Executive Chef

eHotelier

The Kimpton Brice - the charming boutique hotel capturing the heartbeat of Savannah’s historic landmark district - proudly announces the appointment of JohnAngelo Cole as Executive Chef to its distinguished dining team. In this role, Cole manages culinary operations for the 145-room hotel and its on-site restaurant, Pacci Italian Kitchen + Bar – located on the ground floor peeking out into the cozy courtyard and Secret Garden, serving Italian-inspired dishes.

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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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Ace Group International acquired for $85m

Boutique Hotel News

Worldwide: Lifestyle and hospitality operator and development firm Sortis Holdings has agreed to acquire the Ace Group International and its management company Atelier Ace for $85 million. The all-cash transaction is expected to complete at the end of Q1 2023, subject to closing conditions. The acquisition of Ace includes a portfolio of 12 hotels across three brands: 10 Ace Hotel properties, one Sister City and one Maison de la Luz. .

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Omni Boston Hotel at The Seaport announces New Breve Spa Director

eHotelier

Today, Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport is proud to announce the appointment of Pamela Maes to the position of Spa Director at its full-service Breve Spa. In this role, Pamela is accountable for Breve Spa’s menu development, recruitment of talent, revenue and expense management, staff development, and curating a unique luxury wellness experience.

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Sandpiper Lodging Trust acquires five hotels

Hotel Business

Sandpiper Lodging Trust (SLT) has completed the acquisition of five operating hotels from affiliates Sandpiper Hospitality III LLC and Sandpiper Hospitality IV LLC that operate under the WoodSpring Suites brand. These five properties are located in White Marsh, MD; Greenbelt, MD; Virginia Beach, VA; and two in Baton Rouge, LA. After this transaction, SLT owns 28 extended-stay hotel assets across nine states.

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IHG builds on voco brand debut in India with another signing in Gurugram

eHotelier

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Atharva Hotel Superfluities India Pvt Ltd for a new build voco hotel - voco Gurugram Golf Course Extension Road. The hotel is currently in advanced stages of construction and will open soon, adding 204 keys to IHG’s premium portfolio in the country.

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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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Wise joins Marcus Hotels & Resorts in F&B role

Hotel Business

Owner/operator Marcus Hotels & Resorts , a division of The Marcus Corporation , has appointed restaurateur John Wise to VP, food and beverage. Wise will oversee all hotel-catered events and more than 40 signature restaurants, bars and lounges across the company’s 16 properties. He reports to Andrew Flack, chief commercial officer, Marcus Hotels & Resorts.

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THE WELL at Chileno Bay opens today as Los Cabos new wellness destination

eHotelier

THE WELL, your one-stop shop for wellness, and Chileno Bay Resort & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection, the award-winning contemporary, oceanfront resort in Los Cabos, announce the highly anticipated opening of THE WELL at Chileno Bay on January 18, 2023 on the shores of the Sea of Cortés. With the announcement of the first West Coast and second international location for THE WELL, the leading wellness brand continues to increase its global footprint through its partnership with renowned

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Hunter Conference to honor Fred Cerrone

Hotel Business

The Hunter Hotel Investment Conference will present Fred Cerrone , founder/chairman of Hotel Equities , with the 2023 Hunter Conference Award for Excellence and Inspiration. Each year, the award recognizes a hotelier who exemplifies exceptional leadership, citizenship and innovation. From his start as a desk clerk at the Sheraton Boston hotel more than five decades ago to the founding of Hotel Equities, Cerrone has been a leader that all in the hospitality industry can admire, according to Hunte

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U.S. hotel construction up year over year for first time since late 2020

eHotelier

After 25 consecutive months of year-over-year declines, U.S. hotel construction increased slightly in December, according to pipeline data from STR.

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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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Jay Cooper joins Driftwood Capital

Hotel Business

Driftwood Capital has appointed Jay Cooper managing director of development and construction. In this role, he oversees all of the company’s new, ground-up hospitality developments and value-add hotel renovations—a portfolio currently valued at more than $1 billion—along with providing commercial construction and development services to other hospitality-driven real estate sponsors.

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Accor targets living sector with platform launch

Boutique Hotel News

Worldwide: Accor has launched Accor One Living, a new platform to support the development and operation of branded residences and mixed-use projects. . Accor One Living will focus on mixed-use products such as coworking, extended stay hotels, private clubs and more, as well as branded residences. . The team will be organised regionally and will work with partners to ensure that the design and services of each project will meet the needs of targeted homebuyers.

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SUCCEED IN 2023: Top Trends for Hospitality-Driven Businesses

Hotel Business

Emerging trends for strengthening business—and satisfying guests. With ever-shifting customer demands, supply chains and labor markets, there’s never been a more important time for businesses to think ahead. Our latest white paper identifies the 12 leading foodservice trends shaping the industry—and explains how you can leverage them to succeed in 2023.

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Europe and Middle East tourism set to return to pre-pandemic level

eHotelier

After stronger than expected recovery last year, 2023 could see international tourist arrivals bounce back to pre-COVID-19 levels in Europe and the Middle East.

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Beyond the Basics: How to Develop and Retain a Top-Performing Sales Team

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.

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Hotel groups’ Top 5 expectations from a cloud-based multi-property management system

Hotelogix