Tue.Jun 20, 2023

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Property Manager AvantStay Lays Off 10% of Staff, Third Round of Job Cuts in a Year

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Skift Take: Early in the pandemic, a bunch of property managers handling multi-family buildings went out of business. Many vacation rental property managers have recently faced a softer reckoning, but an inflection point nonetheless.

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Five Best Practices to Increase Market Share and Gain Loyal Guests for Resorts

Lodging

Today’s hospitality markets have new challenges to overcome—especially resorts. No sooner have they begun to regain market share in a post-pandemic world when an economic recession is causing guests to become more cautious of where and when they spend their money and time. The good news is that they continue to spend. According to American Express Global Business, during the third quarter of 2022, business travel reached 71% of pre-pandemic levels.

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‘Glamping’ Grows Up: ULUM’s Bid to Create Approachable Luxury

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Skift Take: Under Canvas's new ULUM brand is going after a well-heeled, outdoors-centric crowd and sees the opportunity sitting between the glitz of Amangiri and the more minimal brand the company created with Under Canvas.

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Extending Stays: Hyatt Launches First Upper-Midscale Brand in the Americas

Lodging

In April, Hyatt joined the ranks of hotel companies expanding into the extended-stay space with the launch of its newest select-service brand, Hyatt Studios. LODGING caught up with Jim Chu, chief growth officer at Hyatt, to learn how the brand came to be and the types of guests Hyatt is aiming to attract. Chu said the company conceived Hyatt Studios after identifying a need among hotel developers and World of Hyatt loyalty members for a […] The post Extending Stays: Hyatt Launches First Up

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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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India Daily: Is the Aviation Market Ready to Handle Massive Jet Orders?

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Skift Take: As Indian airlines continue to expand, both in terms of fleet and routes, the country must start to focus on aviation infrastructure to accommodate the growing number of passengers.

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Global Travel Recovery Sustains its Momentum

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Skift Take: The Skift Travel Health Index continued to point to a full global travel recovery in May 2023. With 14 out of 22 countries having fully recovered and some overtaking pre-pandemic performance, we anticipate the index to soon significantly surpass 2019 levels.

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This Urban Cowboy Brand of Boutique Hotels Has a ‘Cheers’ Vibe

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Skift Take: The founders are trying to retain the community feeling they established in Brooklyn at properties in the Catskills and East Nashville — and another set to open in Denver this winter.

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Deadline Day: Skift IDEA Awards 2023

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Skift Take: The 2023 Skift IDEA Awards programme is underway – and there is still time to enter your projects – but you’ll need to be quick. Submit your best projects by June 20 at 11:59 p.m. ET for your last chance to gain valuable recognition as the best in the industry.

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