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Southwest Airlines: ‘Healthy’ Demand Alone Can’t Boost Profits

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Southwest is flying too much capacity for the current level of travel demand in the U.S. Management knows it and is under increasing pressure to slow things down and boost profits.

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Travel Predictions 2024

Are Morch

Booking.com 2024 travel predictions highlight that travel isn’t just an escape, but a catalyst for experiencing our best lives. With data from a global study involving 27,000 travelers across 33 countries, explore our top seven 2024 travel predictions, including local market insights from the UK, Italy, Germany, Spain, the US, and Latin America. We’ll (re)invent […] The post Travel Predictions 2024 appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Transformation Coach.

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Accor Now Expects Its 2023 Hotel Performance to Exceed Forecasts

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Accor is having a happy, "Emily in Paris" kind of year. High-spending Americans thronged Europe this summer, helping the hotel giant beat expectations for revenue and profit.

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Lodging Econometrics: U.S. Construction Pipeline Continues Moderate Growth

Lodging

According to the most recent Construction Pipeline Trend Report for the United States by Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the close of Q3 2023, the total U.S. construction pipeline stood at 5,704 projects/672,676 rooms, up 7 percent year-over-year (YOY) by projects and rooms. The hotel construction pipeline continues to grow at a moderate pace with current project counts 3 percent below and rooms 14 percent below the all-time high of 5,883 projects/785,547 rooms reached in Q2 […] The post Lod

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

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

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Key appointments: La Vie, Salter Brothers Hospitality, SH Hotels

Hotel Management

La Vie appoints Group Director of Commercial La Vie Hotels and Resorts has appointed Lachlan Harris to the role of Group Director of Commercial. Based out of La Vie’s Sydney Head Office, Harris will be responsible for delivering top line revenue for all Vie properties. His role will include management over everything from revenue and distribution to client and customer engagement, multi-segment contracting and negotiation, product analysis, partnerships and marketing.

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Dubai Has Too Many Millionaires – Says Dubai Billionaire

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The very man who helped transform Dubai into a haven for the rich is worried the city has gone too far.

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Newport Hospitality Group Continues Annual Support for Falcon Children’s Home Golf Tournament

Hospitality Net

WILLIAMSBURG, VA – Newport Hospitality Group (NHG), a leading hotel management company, is proud to announce its ongoing support for the Falcon Children’s Home Golf Tournament, a charitable initiative benefiting the Falcon Children’s Home.

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Exclusive: EVT drops the curtain on freshly refurbished The Capitol Hotel

Hotel Management

EVT has unveiled the latest hotel in its fast-growing Independent Collection with the official reopening of The Capitol Hotel in Sydney’s bustling inner-city suburb of Haymarket. The heritage building, which was closed for two years, quietly reopened in March 2023 following an extensive refurbishment of all guest rooms and public spaces. Following its soft launch, The Capitol Hotel, General Manager Brad Worker and his team have improved and refined the offering over the last six months before pr

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Brittain Resorts & Hotels Deepens Investment in Revenue Management Technology with SiteMinder

Hospitality Net

Brittain Resorts & Hotels (BRH), a leading full-service hospitality management company, has adopted SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels, as part of its newly-announced business intelligence technology matrix. The matrix, designed to simplify and streamline its portfolio’s property management and revenue management services, is part of BRH’s deepening investment in technology, as the company eyes expansion within and beyond the

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Ovolo raises $24,000 for education of disadvantaged Balinese children

Hotel Management

Over 640 people from Ovolo Hotels teams across Australia, Bali and Hong Kong came together alongside suppliers for the company’s third Annual Ovo-Walk on October 21, raising nearly AU$24,000 for The Bali Children Foundation. The partnership between Ovolo Hotels and the Bali Children Foundation (BCF), established in 2022, is aimed at improving the lives of disadvantaged children in Bali through education – including the renovation of classrooms and providing funds for the children to attend schoo

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Diving into Diversity: Decoding the Foundations of Inclusion in Hospitality Talent Acquisition

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

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Amadeus and Microsoft Want to Make Air Travel More Like Amazon Shopping

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Most agree that the airline industry needs an upgrade, but making it happen is the hard part.

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Bain Capital and Smith Hill Capital Form Joint Venture

Lodging

BOSTON and NEW YORK—Bain Capital Special Situations and Smith Hill Capital, an affiliate of Procaccianti Companies, announced the formation of a joint venture to originate debt and preferred equity to serve the financing needs of companies and assets in the hospitality sector. The platform launches with the objective of deploying $1 billion of gross capital over the next several years.

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An open letter to the global hotel industry

Hospitality Net

The following is an excerpt from my open letter to the global hotel industry.

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This Week’s Comings & Goings

Lodging

Aligned Hospitality Management has promoted Tara Lundgren to vice president of operations. Lundgren, who served as the general manager of the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Tucson Airport, will join the corporate team to enhance operations throughout the portfolio. The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort announced the appointment of Stephen Power as the new general manager.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

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.

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Hilton expands upscale full-service offering following strong third quarter in APAC

Hotel Management

Hilton has reported a strong performance across its Asia Pacific hotels in the third quarter of this year with a 39% lift in RevPAR against the same period last year. Recording 74.4% occupancy during the quarter, driven by leisure demand, and a solid forward booking pace, the company also noted a sustained uptick in corporate and group travel, with Tokyo, Bali and Shanghai standing out as its best performing markets.

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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Reports Q3 2023 Results

Lodging

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey—Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced results for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Highlights include: “We recently announced our Board of Directors unanimously rejected an unsolicited stock-and-cash proposal by Choice Hotels to acquire our company. Our Board of Directors, together with our financial and legal advisors, closely reviewed Choice’s latest proposal and determined, for multiple reasons, that it is not in the best interest of our shareholders.

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‘More than just a resort bar’: Crystalbrook Riley unveils Calypso Club

Hotel Management

Crystalbrook Riley has opened a specialty rum and seafood bar surrounded by swaying palm trees that aims to go beyond the traditional resort bar experience. Designed by acclaimed interior architecture and design studio Mitchell and Eades, the Calypso Club offers both indoor and outdoor seating, with capacity for 100 guests, in a playful and vibrant setting.

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Knowland Provides Market Segmentation Add-on for Sales Teams

Lodging

ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland announced an add-on feature designed to help on-property sales teams better understand and target the right group segments booking in their market. Sales teams are often challenged to understand what groups have met in their competitive set. Knowland’s Market Segmentation feature delivers insight into group business activities by market segment, allowing hotel sales teams to adjust sales efforts and meeting and events business strategically.

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A Buyer’s Guide to Future-Proofing Your Restaurant Tech Stack

The race to 100% digital is on. With the restaurant industry still in the early innings of its digital transformation, brands need an airtight strategy when it comes to building out their tech stack. Download the buyer’s guide to learn where to prioritize your efforts and get the most out of every investment.

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Marriott International expands luxury portfolio in Vietnam with three new resorts

Hotel Management

Marriott International has announced the signing of agreements to open three new luxury resorts in Vietnam. The signings mark the expected debut of two new brands into Vietnam – Ritz-Carlton Reserve and The Luxury Collection on the tropical paradise of Hon Thom Island in Phu Quoc. Additionally, Marriott also announced Vietnam’s third JW Marriott Hotel set for Trang An, the serene UNESCO World Heritage destination in northern Vietnam.

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Knowland’s Market Segmentation Analysis Feature Now Available for Property-Level Hotel Sales Teams

Hospitality Net

Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, announced an add-on feature explicitly designed to help on-property sales teams better understand and target the right group segments booking in their market.

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SEO for hoteliers – 2024 and beyond

eHotelier

We’re in the midst of another evolution with AI and it can be challenging to create an effective hotel SEO strategy in this state of flux. To create an effective strategy, you must adapt to these predictions and embrace emerging technologies and trends.

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Revitalize Your Stay: Westin Hotels & Resorts Washington, DC Hotel Sets New Standard for Wellness Travel

Hospitality Net

The Westin Washington, DC downtown is poised to become a hospitality wellness leader with focus on holistic well-being experiences and the largest hotel fitness studio in DC.

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ABM Success Recipe: Mastering the Crawl, Walk, Run Approach

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.

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Panel discussion: fusing creativity through design collaboration

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Panel discussion: fusing creativity through design collaboration Panel discussion: fusing creativity through design collaboration Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs , shares his takeaways from a recent panel discussion he hosted, inside the Poltrona Frau showroom in London. On the sofa with him was Marie Soliman, Co-Founder of Bergman Design House and Jessica Morrison, Senior Associate at G.A Group.

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U.S. hotel results for week ending 21 October

Hospitality Net

U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week and showed improved year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 21 October.

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Product watch: Wardle Velvets from Morris & Co

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Product watch: Wardle Velvets from Morris & Co Product watch: Wardle Velvets from Morris & Co Made up of a collection of luxurious velvet designs inspired by original archive patterns, each Wardle Velvet coordinates beautifully with one of the twelve inaugural Morris & Co. plains… One of William Morris’s most admirable qualities was his diligent understanding of every art offered by his company, Morris & Co.

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Transforming Hospitality with Tech: A Managing Director's Quest

Hospitality Tech

Vaughn Davis of the Dream Hollywood shares his tech-driven approach to enhancing guest experiences, improving staff efficiency, and harnessing AI for transformative industry benefits.

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Beyond The Meeting Room: Luxury Magazine Resource

Escape into a world of luxury and dive into the future of tech, fun takes on the American pastime, and many inspirational individuals. With engaging reports on fashion, food, travel, finance, sports, and more, download now and enjoy the read!

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VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in November 2023

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in November 2023 VIP arrivals: hottest hotels opening in November 2023 Hamish Kilburn, Editor of Hotel Designs , takes the industry on a worldwide adventure to discover the hottest hotels that will open in November 2023… While November is a time for us on the editorial design at Hotel Designs to celebrate the real influencers of the hotel design industry – with The Brit List Awards 2023 coming to its climax – it is also a time for us to l

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Renovations Complete at TownePlace Suites by Marriott Sudbury

Hotelier Magazine

TORONTO — Atlific Hotels’ TownePlace Suites by Marriott Sudbury has completed its extensive renovations, offering improved functionality and updated design. Under the creative direction of Edwards Designs Inc., the hotel’s 105 suites, exterior and all public spaces have a completely new and modern aesthetic. The exterior now features brand-new hotel signage, paint and patio furniture, along with parking lot and landscaping updates.

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Crafting Experiences: A Strategic Blueprint for Modern Hotels

Demand Calendar

The hotel industry is currently at a turning point where it has the opportunity to redefine its offerings in the experience economy. Hotels can establish new standards and create ground-breaking successes that change the industry by emphasizing the entire guest journey, eliminating unnecessary complexities, and adding value at every touchpoint.

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Brittain Resorts & Hotels deepens investment in revenue management technology with SiteMinder

SiteMinder

Dallas, USA – Brittain Resorts & Hotels (BRH), a leading full-service hospitality management company, has adopted SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels, as part of its newly-announced business intelligence technology matrix. The matrix, designed to simplify and streamline its portfolio’s property management and revenue management services, is part of BRH’s deepening investment in technology, as the company eyes expansion with

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How Intent Data Helps Marketers Convert A-List Accounts

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.