Tue.Feb 27, 2024

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Norwegian Cruise Line Bullish Thanks to Strong Caribbean Demand

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Although trips to the Middle East aren't in the cards for the Norwegian Cruise Line this year, the company is confident in surging demand for trips to other regions.

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Manifesting Destiny: Indigo Hospitality’s Program to Bring Team Members to the Next Level

Lodging

Nearly every hospitality leader mentions a special quality sought in prospective team members, one that’s generally universal within their own ranks. Yet, as Jennifer Krapp, Director of Operations at Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG), told LODGING, developing those with the potential to find success and fulfillment in her organization can require an investment, something she said, her company is proud to make through a program that rewards—and encourages—a select group of food and beverage em

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Marriott Plans 12 Hotel Openings in India in 2024, Shimla to Get a Ritz-Carlton in 2029

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Marriott's hotel growth in India shows it is thinking strategically about India's growth, offering options for different budgets. The hotel chain is making sure it covers all the bases and includes everyone as it expands.

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Life House Expands Into Oaxaca

Hospitality Net

Life House has expanded its footprint to Oaxaca, Mexico with the management of Casa Yuma, a beachfront boutique hotel and restaurant set to open in March 2024 in Puerto Escondido. This move marks a significant milestone in Life House’s growth within Mexico, introducing an immersive experience in one of the country’s most dynamic and up-and-coming leisure destinations.

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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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What’s Next For Tourism in Saudi Arabia

Skift Blog

Skift Take: In the final Skift Travel Spotlight dispatch from World Travel Market in London, Skift speaks with Niall Gibbons, NEOM's Head of Tourism, about what’s on the horizon for travel and tourism in Saudi Arabia.

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IHCL Announces a New Vivanta Hotel in Haridwar, Uttarakhand

Hospitality Net

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a new Vivanta hotel in Uttarakhand’s ancient pilgrim city of Haridwar. The hotel is a Greenfield project.

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Cloudbeds and IDeaS Forge Innovative Partnership to Deliver an Integrated Revenue and Hospitality Management Solution

Hospitality Net

Cloudbeds, a leading provider of hospitality management software, and IDeaS, the world’s leading provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, today announced a strategic technology partnership that brings together the expertise of two industry powerhouses to deliver cutting-edge revenue solutions for accommodations providers worldwide.

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Hilton Adds ‘Glamping’ Via Loyalty Licensing Deal With AutoCamp

Skift Blog

Hilton said it plans to make stays at AutoCamp part of its loyalty program, popularizing amenity-filled tents, cabins, and Airstreams.

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Zel is Set to Open Its Second Hotel in Spain

Hospitality Net

The brand created by Meliá Hotels International and Rafa Nadal will bring its innovative "Mediterranean House" concept to the crystal-clear waters of Tossa de Mar.

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Flight Centre Is Closing Its Gogo Vacations Unit

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Flight Centre wanted to cut a money-losing division and refocus on a higher-end luxury client. RIP Gogo Vacations.

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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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HSMAI Foundation Special Report: The State of Hotel Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Optimization Talent 2023-2024

Hospitality Net

As the HSMAI Foundation releases our 2024 State of Talent Report, it’s heartening to witness our sector not just bouncing back but thriving. Moving beyond resilience, our industry’s sales, marketing, and revenue optimization talent strategies have in many ways transformed, and this report is evidence of that journey.

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Why Norse Atlantic Will be Flying To Nigeria This Summer

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Flying from London to Lagos on behalf of Air Peace will allow the Norwegian airline to utilize some of its surplus planes.

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Adapting to Change: Navigating Challenges in the Hospitality Industry

Hospitality Net

The hospitality industry, encompassing hotels, restaurants, and leisure facilities, stands at the forefront of service and experience-oriented businesses. In recent years, this sector has faced unprecedented challenges, prompting a need for significant adaptation. The onset of global crises has dramatically altered the landscape of travel and customer expectations, forcing the remodeling of traditional strategies.

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Super Bowl Weekend’s Record Hotel Rates

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Super Bowl hotel rates, Boeing’s quality issues, and Ryanair’s plane problems.

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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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American Liberty Hospitality Leveraging AI for Enhanced End-to-End Hotel AP Automation

Hospitality Net

To give hotel AP managers, approvers, controllers and CFOs better tools to work through the invoice lifecycle, Aptech has entered into an integration partnership with Ottimate (formerly PlateIQ), a company providing AP automation via AI. Together, Aptech and Ottimate are giving time back to accounting teams by enabling them to upload paper and electronic invoices in bulk and eliminate 90% of vendor invoice processing.

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Hostelworld Launches Sustainability Certification For Its Hostels

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The company claims this is a one-of-a-kind certification program for hostels.

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ACCOR’S JAMES WHEATCROFT STEPS UP AS NEW CHAIR OF HSMAI EUROPE’S MARKETING & BRANDING ADVISORY BOARD

Hospitality Net

ACCOR’S JAMES WHEATCROFT STEPS UP AS NEW CHAIR OF HSMAI EUROPE’S MARKETING & BRANDING ADVISORY BOARD With two decades of experience as a brand specialist and presently serving as the Global Senior Vice President for Midscale Brands at Accor, James will steer board initiatives designed to promote industry best practice across brand management and marketing London, UK – February 27th 2024: HSMAI Europe, the European arm of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI), the

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Bumper weekend for Sydney hotels as Swift, SailGP and Blink 182 draw influx of visitors

Hotel Management

Sydney hotels enjoyed a record-breaking weekend, with many reporting occupancy levels of between 90% and 100%, thanks to major events across the city, including four sold-out Taylor Swift concerts. The Australia leg of The Eras Tour concluded in Sydney on Monday, drawing 335,000 fans to Accor Stadium over the weekend, while over the same period, Blink-182 played at Qudos Bank Arena, and the SailGP Sydney sailing competition was held across the city’s harbour.

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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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Sandos Caracol Eco Resort Expands Eco Collection with 336 Renovated Rooms

Hospitality Net

Playa del Carmen all-inclusive resort unveils additional nature and family-focused accommodations as part of an ongoing $20 Million Renovation Project.

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Meyer Jabara Hotels Names Ian McAuley Chief Investment Officer

Lodging

DANBURY, Connecticut—To expand its portfolio and capital partner alliances, Meyer Jabara Hotels welcomed Ian McAuley as chief investment officer. In this newly created position, McAuley will source acquisition opportunities, equity investors, debt financing, and third-party management contracts. He has 30 years of experience in publicly traded and privately held real estate, as well as in hotel development, operations, and ownership.

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A Smarter Way to Save: 8 Ways That Hoteliers Can Increase Compliance and Reduce Annual Spend

Hospitality Net

Sourcing goods and services effectively is at the epicenter of day-to-day functions in hospitality firms and accommodations. The careful and systematic procedure of procurement not only ensures smooth operations but also reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality.

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Hilton Partners With AutoCamp to Offer Outdoor Hospitality Experiences

Lodging

MCLEAN, Virginia, and SANTA BARBARA, California—Hilton announced a new partnership with AutoCamp to offer Hilton guests an experience that blends the spirit of an outdoor adventure with the hospitality and thinking of a boutique hotel in settings that include properties adjacent to popular national parks. AutoCamp stays will be bookable on Hilton’s direct channels in the coming months, giving Hilton guests direct access to outdoor hospitality.

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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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What Hotels Can Learn From Amazon, Netflix and the OTAs

Hospitality Net

While online travel agencies and hotels are both in the business of marketing the same hotel rooms, OTAs don’t have to do all the things that hotels do - like clean the rooms.

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Cloudbeds Shares Technology Partnership With IDeaS

Lodging

SAN DIEGO and MINNEAPOLIS—Cloudbeds and IDeaS announced a strategic technology partnership that ties the experience of the two companies together to deliver revenue solutions for accommodations providers worldwide. The collaboration will combine IDeaS’ latest revenue management solution with Cloudbeds’ hospitality management platform. The result will deliver a solution to enable independent hotel operators worldwide to have automated pricing in a complex and competitive market.

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Days Inn Will Pay You and Your BFF to Capture the Solar Eclipse from 10,000 Feet

Hospitality Net

The stars have aligned for thrill-seekers and solar eclipse enthusiasts. Days Inn® by Wyndham, the iconic economy hotel brand known for making days brighter, is seeking two adventurous BFFs to take on 2024’s hottest gig: the Solar Sun-ternship. One ‘sun and moon’ duo will embark on an unforgettable journey to witness the 2024 total solar eclipse from a private helicopter experience, giving an unparalleled vantage point of the path of totality.

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Extended Stay America Premier Suites Duncan Opens

Lodging

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina—Extended Stay America announced the opening of the Extended Stay America Premier Suites in Duncan, South Carolina. VMV Capital developed and will manage the property. The four-floor, 88-room newly constructed Extended Stay America Premier Suites Duncan hotel has WiFi, breakfast, cable, a fitness room, onsite guest laundry, and Extended Stay America Premier Suites’ signature lobby with additional vending options.

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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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The Hoffman Hotel Basalt Aspen, ?Tapestry Collection by Hilton ?Opens in Basalt, Colorado

Hospitality Net

Delivering Authentic Experiences In The Rockies, ​This Boutique Hotel Provides Easy Access ​To World-Class Skiing, Dining and Shopping.

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NYC Hotels Stand to Gain From Short-Term Rental Crackdown. Here’s How Much

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Meanwhile, listings are down and revenue per room is up for short-term rentals.

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Winter Haven Hotel Miami Beach Unveils New Renovation

Hospitality Net

All 70 Renovated Rooms in the Historic Hotel Feature Modern Touches and Retro Art Deco Charm.

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Pro-invest Group to open 2,000 apartments under new ‘flexible living’ model

Hotel Management

Pro-invest Group is entering the residential market with a new ‘Flexible Living’ model intended to tap into the potential of co-living across Australia. The latest venture will see the company own and operate approximately 2,000 apartments across 10 assets in its first tranche of development; with plans to scale up to the size of its current hotel business at around 6,000 keys.

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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.