Skift Blog
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Skift Take: The reshuffle of Airbnb's executive ranks should be viewed in the context of the need to reinvigorate the company's growth prospects, including international expansion.
Lodging
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Hoteliers have plenty to look forward to in 2024. Between accessibility and sustainability, hotels are adapting to a changing landscape in meetings and events—and the larger societal landscape. And hotels are adapting to changing workforce conditions as well. With staffing levels that have never recovered to their 2019 numbers, the focus has shifted to maximizing effectiveness with the staff hotels have—and that means automation, automation, automation.
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Skift Blog
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Skift Take: More and more Indians are spreading their wings and exploring the world, making travel a big part of their lifestyle. And guess what's making it even easier? Those "travel now, pay later" options.
Lodging
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Hilton Garden Inn marked a year of global expansion with the opening of its 1,000th property: the Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall in Costa Rica. The hotel has access to Route 1, is near SJO International Airport, and provides an airport shuttle. Situated adjacent to the City Mall Alajuela and a mile from the city center, guests can visit museums and attractions.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Skift Take: Selina hopes to avoid bankruptcy by seeking a restructuring out of court. Other travel companies that have similarly struggled after going public in a rocky market will watch closely.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Austin, Texas — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is pleased to announce BAE Ventures as the sponsor of Entrepreneur 20X (E20X) Europe. The successful featuring hospitality technology start-ups will conclude the first day of HFTP’s inaugural Digital Horizons 360 (DH360) symposium on Tuesday, 20 February 2024.
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Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The food and beverage industry has witnessed healthy growth over the past couple of years and with this trend there have been some significant shake-ups. The sector has evolved across all its component parts, from food preparation to packaging, restauration, home delivery, and homemade. Social media has become a powerful force that propels food trends to spread rapidly through our cultural consciousness.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Skift Take: Hawaii and Maui won't see a full tourism recovery if the public perceive them as responsible for leaving the wildfire victims homeless.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, announces the opening of Taj Taal Kutir, Kolkata. Located in proximity to the Kolkata International Airport, hotel blends its colonial design with its contemporary setting in the smart city of New Town.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Skift Take: Hackers have found a weak link in Booking.com security — its hotel partners. And the threat to Booking.com customers has been stubbornly persistent.
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
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 5, 2023
In an era of rising operational costs and sustained labor challenges, operational efficiency in hotel back offices has become paramount. Uncover simple steps to automating many aspects of a back office that will improve hotel operations, reduce costs, and decrease your hotel’s environmental footprint.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Skift Take: We will be kicking-off Skift Global Forum East in style at the ultra-luxe Cloud 22 located on the rooftop of Atlantis The Royal on December 12.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Surrounded by wine country, a national park, and world-renowned surf spots, Portugal’s Immerso Hotel is setting a new standard for hospitality in the coastal town of Ericeira. One of the newest members of Design Hotels, the property places guests in communion with nature while maintaining a distinct design language and offering cuisine crafted by celebrated chef Alexandre Silva.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Skift Take: Based on calculations of the operating margins of all the major U.S. airlines, a merger between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines could be a win-win situation for the two carriers.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Housed in one of Palma’s oldest buildings, the newly opened Nobis Hotel Palma offers contemporary luxury steeped in 1,000 years of history. Interior design by the award-winning team at Wingårdhs and architecture by the Spanish studios Jordi Herrero Arquitectos and Eduardo Garcia Acuna Arquitectos reimagines the historic setting and reveals its centuries of layers while infusing it with new life.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Skift Take: The fact that more people are choosing to travel rather than staying at home is a sign of the Indian economy's recovery and the fact that people would rather spend on travel than anything else.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Hotel set to become the first five-star hospitality project in the year-round resort of Poiana Brasov.
Lodging
DECEMBER 5, 2023
BETHESDA, Maryland—One year after announcing its intention to expand its presence into premium and luxury apartment-style accommodations, Marriott International, Inc. shared the location of its first Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy property. Casa Costera, Isla Verde, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy in San Juan, Puerto Rico is expected to open its doors in the coming weeks.
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Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 5, 2023
First apartment-style property opening in December giving travelers more stay options within the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio.
Lodging
DECEMBER 5, 2023
OTTOWA, Ontario—Green Key Global announced a partnership with BWH Hotels as a preferred supplier of certification for hotel operations’ environmental sustainability practices in the United States and Canada. The partnership will enable BWH Hotels properties to grow their sustainability efforts and implement a standardized sustainability program across the United States and Canada. “BWH Hotels have already demonstrated a commitment to sustainability efforts as a brand and across their
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 5, 2023
In the dynamic world of hospitality, designing hotels that cater to the diverse needs of guests is an ongoing challenge.
Hotel Management
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Boutique luxury hotel Amora Brisbane has revealed its complete $30 million transformation, marking “a new era for luxury accommodation” in the city. The project is Amora Group’s largest hotel refurbishment in Australia. “Over the past few years, we’ve noticed that travellers have an evolved mindset, and are seeking out more unique and meaningful experiences to enhance their stay,” said Amora Group Executive Director, Earp Siriphatrawan.
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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.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The first time I heard the term cost center was about a year into my time working as a Reservations Agent. I remember feeling slightly offended. I had always considered working in a Reservations department (now more widely referred to as contact centers) to generate revenue rather than leeching funds. To hear a term that made it sound as if we (collectively, in contact centers around the world) added no value to a company was jarring.
Hotel Management
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Western Australia’s first Courtyard by Marriott hotel is due to open in Perth in February 2024 with the arrival of Courtyard by Marriott Perth, Murdoch. The 150-room new-build hotel will be the hospitality centrepiece of the mixed-use Murdoch Health and Knowledge Precinct, which is Perth’s fastest growing urban catchment. General Manager of Courtyard by Marriott Perth, Murdoch, James Illing, said the hotel complements the mixed-use amenity within precinct.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 5, 2023
IHG Hotels & Resorts, the leading hospitality group behind 19 signature hotel brands and over 6,000 global destinations, has today announced the opening of Holiday Inn Jeddah Corniche in Saudi Arabia, a vibrant five-star property launching on the picturesque coastal waterfront bordering the Red Sea.
Hotel Management
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Unlock hidden long-term value for your hotel or resort. Financial technology, specifically payments, is a cornerstone of Australia’s hotels and resorts industry. That’s why delivering seamless payments is essential to boost guest engagement and craft exceptional experiences that wow and delight. How can you go the extra mile and take your guest experiences to the next level?
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Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 5, 2023
The new educational program, designed for accommodation providers, consists of four free online video courses focusing on a more sustainable approach to local community engagement, energy usage & greenhouse gases, food & waste management, and water management.
Hotel Management
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Hotel Indigo is a brand that exists to illuminate the world within the neighbourhood in a distinct and authentic way, celebrating the people, places and experiences that make the neighbourhood one-of-a-kind. Last month IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) and Pro-Invest Group announced the much-anticipated opening of Hotel Indigo Sydney Potts Point, debuting the neighbourhood-inspired global boutique brand in Sydney and marking the fourth Hotel Indigo in Australia since the brand was launched here in
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Hilton Garden Inn, the globally recognized brand of hotels within the Hilton portfolio, that’s long synonymous with providing business and leisure travelers with reliable accommodations and modern amenities, is marking a year of remarkable global expansion in captivating destinations with the opening of its 1,000th property.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at the Alaska Air-Hawaiian Air combo, American Air's tussle with travel agents, and an investment in Travelport.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
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