Sat.Aug 05, 2023

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United Buys Land in Denver for $33 Million to Expand Pilot Training Center

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Skift Take: Is the plan a part of United's broader strategy of moving its headquarter operations from Chicago to Denver? Let's wait and watch.

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Why Hotels MUST Optimize for (Organic, Paid, Meta) Search or Risk Getting Left Behind - By Jeremy Razook

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The way consumers research products online is always evolving. We’ve highlighted how Google’s hotel search experience has advanced over the years and Google SGE’s potential impacts on searcher behavior. But one thing remains the same. People use search engines. A lot.

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Three Franchise Companies in the U.S. Dominate the Hotel Construction Pipeline and Openings Through 2025

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According to the most recent United States Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), in the second quarter of 2023, the franchise companies with the largest pipelines in the U.S. are Marriott International (Marriott) with 1,511 projects/181,632 rooms, Hilton Worldwide (Hilton) with record high project and room counts of 1,470 projects/164,848 rooms, and IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) with 811 projects/80,516 rooms.

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Doug Kennedy Announces Next Topic In His Webcast Training Series: Reservations Sales: Remember, Ring-Ring Means Cha-Ching!

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Article - Doug Kennedy Announces Next Topic In His Webcast Training Series: Reservations Sales: Remember, Ring-Ring Means Cha-Ching!

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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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Oxford Capital Group, LLC Announces Long-Term Lease for The Thompson Washington D.C. Hotel

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Oxford Capital Group, LLC announces a new long-term lease of the 225-room, luxury lifestyle hotel Thompson Washington D.C. (221 Tingey Street SE), located in the city's historic Navy Yard with the owner of the property, Germany's Union Investment.

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16 LuxUrban Hotels Across New York, Washington D.C., Miami, New Orleans and Los Angeles to Join Wyndham's Trademark Collection

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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and LuxUrban Hotels, Inc. (NASDAQ: LUXH today announced a newly signed deal to bring 16 LuxUrban hotels, representing approximately 1,400 rooms, into the Trademark Collection by Wyndham brand later this year.

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George Terpilowski Named General Manager for the InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta Hotel

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Terpilowski's extensive career is underscored by his experience in managing independent and branded luxury landmark hotels and resorts across the United States, the Caribbean, and Mexico.

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Hotel Key Cards Are Going Sustainable

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The hospitality industry has traditionally relied on plastic hotel key cards, contributing to the global plastic waste problem. These new wooden hotel key cards are a game-changer, offering a sustainable alternative without compromising on functionality or design.

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Colliers Q2 2023 Canadian Hotel Investment Report

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Article - Colliers Q2 2023 Canadian Hotel Investment Report - A strong pace of activity in the second quarter catapulted first half volume to more than $1 billion with notable urban and resort market sales.

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The Dagny Hotel Opens in Downtown Boston

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Reimagined through a multi-million-dollar investment by DiamondRock Hospitality and renovation led by international hospitality design firm Hirsch Bedner Associates Los Angeles, The Dagny's historic setting features 377 newly redesigned guestrooms and 26 renovated suites.

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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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Waterwalk Opens Live | Stay Property in Tucson, Arizona

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Located at 880 E Tucson Marketplace Blvd in Tucson, the upscale property blends the best of an upscale extended-stay hotel and home with fully furnished 'STAY' units and ready-to-furnish 'LIVE' units.

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Napa River Inn Joins Forces with Tripleseat Hotels to Streamline Onsite Group Sales and Events Management

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Article - Napa River Inn Joins Forces with Tripleseat Hotels to Streamline Onsite Group Sales and Events Management - Leading sales and catering software adds the historic property to their platform

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CoStar Reports Labor Costs Kept U.S. Hotel GOPPAR Down in June

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U.S. hotel gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR) fell year over year for a second consecutive month, according to CoStar’s June 2023 P&L data release.

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U.S. Hotel Performance Showed Improved YOY Comparisons for the Week of July 29th

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U.S. hotel performance declined slightly from the previous week but showed improved comparisons year over year, according to CoStar’s latest data through 29 July.

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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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How a Digital Hotel Concierge Transforms Guest Engagement

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Article - How a Digital Hotel Concierge Transforms Guest Engagement - This article focuses on exploring the concept of digital hotel concierge to its core.

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U.S. Employment in Leisure and Hospitality Changed Little in July (+17,000)

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Article - U.S. Employment in Leisure and Hospitality Changed Little in July (+17,000) - U.S. Unemployment Rate Up to 3.

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Expedia Group Reports Highest Ever Second Quarter Lodging Gross Bookings, Up 7%

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Article - Expedia Group Reports Highest Ever Second Quarter Lodging Gross Bookings, Up 7% - B2B revenue at $861 million was a record and was an increase of 32%, compared to 2022.

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Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

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Comparable hotel Total RevPAR was $367.54 for the second quarter and $366.74 year-to-date, representing an increase of 3.8% and 16.9%, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2022.

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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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UKHospitality Responds to New UK Interest Rate Rise

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'We would also urge flexibility on loan repayments, including extension to terms, options to move to interest-only payments or delay altogether, and flexible arrangements from HMRC for tax payments.

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Pprominent Melbourne CBD Site Approved for a Major Hotel Development Has Been Listed for Sale

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Located at 540 Flinders Street, the 1,971sqm site currently features a two-level office-warehouse with prominent dual frontage to Flinders Street and Flinders Lane.

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