Skift Blog
APRIL 3, 2023
Skift Take: Airlines in China may lean towards Airbus when buying planes because of tensions between Beijing and Washington. That may boost Airbus' sales, especially of its short-haul, single-aisle jets. Poor Boeing.
Lodging
APRIL 3, 2023
Despite the overall U.S. economy adding 517,000 jobs at the beginning of 2023, the leisure and hospitality sector remains understaffed with two million open jobs, according to the U.S. Travel Association. Meanwhile, 79 percent of hoteliers say their hotels are understaffed, and 81 percent are unable to fill open positions, according to American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) research.
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Skift Blog
APRIL 3, 2023
Skift Take: The campaign showcases VisitDenmark’s early adoption of artificial intelligence. We’re excited to see what other destinations create … even if we are unsure whether it's AI.
Lodging
APRIL 3, 2023
Most hospitality executives will acknowledge the industry’s property-level labor problems didn’t start with the pandemic, but the shutdown that occurred as a result certainly took the issue to another level, with many workers leaving never to return. So, as we reach three years since the outbreak of the pandemic, what has been the overall impact of a well-documented labor shortage on an industry built around personal service and human interaction?
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
Skift Blog
APRIL 3, 2023
Skift Take: With financial recovery under way, parent Seera Group believes now is the right moment for an initial public offering for its auto rentals division.
Lodging
APRIL 3, 2023
The last few years have been anything but “business as usual” for the hospitality industry. After suffering its worst year on record in 2020, global tourism grew by a staggering 60 percent in 2022 and is projected to increase another 30 percent in 2023, according to a report from Economist Intelligence. But perhaps more important than the rate at which guests are now traveling, COVID-19 has changed both how and why they travel.
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Lodging
APRIL 3, 2023
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—Extended Stay America announced the opening of the Extended Stay Suites Atlanta-McDonough, located in McDonough, Georgia. The property was developed by TGC Group and will be managed by TGC Hospitality Management, both of Wichita, Kansas. “The Extended Stay America Suites Atlanta-McDonough will serve the increasing pace of demand for extended stay lodging in the area and continues our strategy of growing the brand through franchising,” said Mark Williams, man
Skift Blog
APRIL 3, 2023
Skift Take: Manhattan's former meatpacking district is becoming more about fine art and luxury goods than wild nightlife. So the local Gansevoort Hotel is adjusting with a $30 million revamp. Will it work?
Lodging
APRIL 3, 2023
ROCKVILLE, Maryland—From technology to conserve energy and water to diversity goals for hotel ownership, the 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report released by Choice Hotels International, Inc. has steps that should cut utility costs, save time for franchisees, and increase the company’s ESG commitments. “Choice Hotels International shares a uniting belief that tomorrow will be even better than today, and we are committed to building that better tomorrow,” Choi
Skift Blog
APRIL 3, 2023
Skift Take: If American Airlines CEO Robert Isom is true to his word about matching Delta's pay rates for its pilots, American would certainly be paying a substantial sum in its new contract.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
Lodging
APRIL 3, 2023
MINNEAPOLIS—IDeaS announced the launch of Automated Configuration for its G3 revenue management system (RMS), decreasing the initial configuration of G3 from weeks to as short as one day, depending on client needs and requirements. By leveraging data science, IDeaS’ clients will reduce the amount of manual setup and training required, learn system settings and understand decisions by replacing guesswork, and achieve a faster ROI.
Skift Blog
APRIL 3, 2023
Skift Take: Although Choice Hotels may not see celebrities as mandatory in marketing campaigns, it didn't hesitate to turn to star power to sell the benefits of using its website.
Hospitality Tech
APRIL 3, 2023
New innovations with AI-powered tech could upend the industry experience for customers.
Skift Blog
APRIL 3, 2023
Skift Take: Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Soutwest’s preventative prep, Oyo’s IPO shrinkage, and LGBTQ+ travel marketing over the years.
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!
Hospitality Tech
APRIL 3, 2023
Modern workforce management technology is a crucial investment for the hospitality industry to combat employee burnout and preserve margins in a tightening economy.
Hotel Business
APRIL 3, 2023
The Atlanta Hospitality Alliance (AHA) , the peer-to-peer learning and networking organization for current and future hospitality investment leaders in Atlanta, has revealed its 2023 board of directors, including naming Amanda Chivers as president. “Having spent nearly two decades in the Atlanta hospitality industry, Amanda will add her unique perspective to the role of AHA president,” said Paul Breslin, public relations chair, AHA and managing director, Horwath HTL Atlanta – USA.
eHotelier
APRIL 3, 2023
The shift towards brand.com bookings has implications for how hotels allocate their inventory and optimize their rates across channels. Successful revenue optimization requires a complete understanding of search and booking data, which then offers opportunities to strengthen engagement with travelers.
Hotel News Resource
APRIL 3, 2023
MMGY Global survey observes decrease in overall travel intent but also notable upticks in trip frequency, international trips and planned spending
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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!
Hotel Business
APRIL 3, 2023
Giri Hotels has acquired Anchorage by the Sea, a waterfront hotel located in Ogunquit, ME. Situated on the ocean and the Marginal Way, the hotel has 249 rooms and offers amenities including ocean access, heated indoor and outdoor pools, an on-site restaurant and bar and hot tub. Guests can enjoy a variety of activities right from the property, such as shopping, dining and exploring local attractions like Perkins Cove or Ogunquit.
STAAH
APRIL 3, 2023
STAAH Ltd., a provider of cloud-based technology, is pleased to announce that it has been selected by Airbnb as its preferred software partner for 2023 for the third time in a row. The company’s outstanding performance in facilitating the connection between hosts from different parts of the world and Airbnb’s rapidly expanding community has been recognized.
Boutique Hotel News
APRIL 3, 2023
UK: Manchester has become the first city in the UK to introduce a tourist tax, which will cost an additional £1 per night for accommodation stays. The City Visitor Charge scheme is expected to generate £3 million annually. It will fund the Manchester Accommodation Business Improvement District (ABID) as well as support large events, conferences, marketing campaigns and street cleanliness. 73 hotels and short stay serviced apartments located within the centre of Manchester and in parts of Salford
Demand Calendar
APRIL 3, 2023
According to an article by STAAH, a New Zealand-based technology company specializing in cloud-based channel management and booking engine for accommodation providers, no set formula for an optimal distribution mix applies to all hotels. Every hotel has its unique channel mix that is affected by several things, including its position in the marketplace relative to its competitors, geographical location, reputation in the industry, and service offerings.
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.
Hotel Designs
APRIL 3, 2023
Hotel Designs Product watch: Almeria and Tribeca from Sekers Product watch: Almeria and Tribeca from Sekers Travelling the globe to discover colour and texture, Almeria and Tribeca are two new collections from Sekers that will help designers add layers to a project… Known for its trademark combinations of safety and style, Sekers specialises in the design and supply of furnishing fabrics and wallcoverings to the international hospitality market and is kicking off the season with the launch
Webrezpro
APRIL 3, 2023
Head to the lake this summer and stay at The Rustic Resort. Located in Darfield, British Columbia, this country getaway has everything you need for your family trip and your fishing trip (teach the kids to cast a line!). Each cabin comes with a fridge and gas cooking stove. BYOB (bring your own bedding).
Hotel Designs
APRIL 3, 2023
Hotel Designs Product watch: Antigua by Arte Product watch: Antigua by Arte The Antigua collection from Arte draws its inspiration from traditional crafts that are still valued in our modern society, giving each element its own inherent texture and adding depth and layers to the design… Traditional crafts and the art of making are, now more than ever, regaining their role in the design process.
Hotel News Resource
APRIL 3, 2023
On this episode of the Hotel Marketing Podcast, we’re sharing five SEO strategies that can be implemented in 2023 that deliver results for savvy hoteliers
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.
Hotel Designs
APRIL 3, 2023
Hotel Designs VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in April 2023 VIP arrivals: hottest hotel openings in April 2023 The hotel development scene is sizzling – upcoming hotels opening include jewels from Burgundy, Japan, Brussels, Rome and Singapore, among others. Editor Hamish Kilburn identifies the hottest hotel openings that are expected in April 2023… In April, as we creep into the high season for summer destinations, there is always a flurry of hotels that open with the purpose to offer
Hotel News Resource
APRIL 3, 2023
What Indigenous cultures can teach us about digital privacy
Hotel Designs
APRIL 3, 2023
Hotel Designs Minimalism done right: Domes opens in Halkidiki, Greece Minimalism done right: Domes opens in Halkidiki, Greece The Mediterranean’s fastest growing lifestyle hospitality brand, Domes Resorts, opens its latest luxury hotel in Halkidiki, Greece, this month… When it opens this month, Domes Noruz Kassandra will represent Domes Resorts’ first outpost in Halkidiki in northern Greece, a region known for its peninsulas and sheltered bays.
Hospitality Tech
APRIL 3, 2023
Consumers can now easily request a table for 10 people or book a party for hundreds directly with any restaurant enabled with TripleseatDirect.
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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