Tue.Jul 15, 2025

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How do hotels overcome the sticking point between loyalty programs and subscription fatigue?

Hotel Business

By Mike Putman The travel industry has become an expert in customer profiling, and for years hotel chains have used loyalty programs to retain frequent travelers. A recent survey revealed that the global loyalty management market in travel is projected to reach $59.52 billion by 2029, driven by the shift to digital platforms and mobile apps, which are transforming how loyalty programs operate.

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Hotels Turning Volume into Value 

Hotel Management

Asia Pacific is experiencing a surge in tourism, and technology is at the heart of making the most of this opportunity. By embracing technology, hoteliers can turn one‑off visitors into loyal, repeat guests that boost revenue. With Asia Pacific tourism forecast to surge to 813.7 million visitors by 2027 , the region is set to become a hub for global travel.

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J.D. Power: Guests want smart TVs, good hotel mobile apps

Hotel Business

Although the ADR for a U.S. hotel room climbed to a record high of $158.67 in 2024, hotel guests in every segment from economy to luxury feel they are getting better value for their travel dollar. According to the J.D. Power 2025 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index (NAGSI) Study , key drivers of that improved perception of value are higher satisfaction with guestrooms, including condition, cleanliness and room amenities such as in-room smart TVs.

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Marriott International to add seven hotels across South Asia

Hotel Management

Marriott International has signed an agreement with Ventive Hospitality to open seven hotels, as part of a portfolio deal comprising 1,548-keys across five brands. This includes multiple brand debuts with a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Sri Lanka, Marriott Hotels & Resorts in Varanasi, Courtyard by Marriott in Mundra (Gujarat) and Moxy in Pune. Additionally, it will mark the third JW Marriott and second Moxy to open as part of a dual-branded property in Mumbai.

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Smart Tools & Strong Teams: A People-First Approach to AI in Sales

Speaker: Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy

AI isn’t replacing salespeople—it’s empowering them. The most forward-thinking sales organizations are using AI to enhance human performance rather than eliminate it. From coaching and messaging to prospecting and pipeline accountability, artificial intelligence is giving managers and SDRs the new tools they need to work smarter, sell better, and close more.

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What is hotel rate parity and why does it matter?

Little Hotelier

What is rate parity? Rate parity, or price parity, is a contractual agreement between a hotel or B&B and its distribution agents that its room rates will remain the same across all booking channels — including the property’s own website. As you might expect, rate parity is highly beneficial to online travel agents (OTAs) that have access to a vast number of travellers and charge commission rates to property owners/operators.

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GenAI is rewriting the travel marketing playbook

Hospitality Today

Hospitality.today™ Topics Subscribe Topics › Hospitality › Sales & Marketing GenAI is rewriting the travel marketing playbook From search disruption to personalized targeting—how travel marketers can adapt and thrive in the age of AI-powered discovery Jul 16, 2025 GenAI is transforming how travelers plan and book trips. With 80% of users already relying on AI tools like Google Overviews, Expedia’s Romie, and Kayak’s ChatGPT plugin, traditional travel search and marketing strategi

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Five Common Myths of Hotel Revenue Management & By Dr. Cindy Heo

Hotel News Resource

Often considered a dull, technical aspect of occupancy metrics for large chains, hotel revenue management has easily been written off as being just about numbers and pricing. In reality, it is a strategic, creative discipline that can unlock significant value across all types of hotels and operations.

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Hotel surcharge explained: A guide for small accommodations

Little Hotelier

A hotel surcharge is a fee paid by guests to cover additional services or costs not included in the base room rate. Examples of hotel surcharges include resort fees, minibar restocking fees, parking fees and charges for extra pool towels. Hotel surcharges are distinct from guest purchases of on-site goods and services, such as drinks at the bar, meals at the restaurant, massages at the day spa and souvenirs at the front desk.

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AI is Planning Your Guests’ Trips, Is Your Hotel on Their Radar?

STAAH

AI isn’t just the future of travel, it’s already here, quietly shaping millions of travel plans each day. From chat-based trip planners like ChatGPT and Google Bard to AI-powered recommendations on online travel agents (OTAs) and search engines, today’s guest journey is very different from even two years ago. And here’s the question hoteliers must ask: When AI builds a list of “best places to stay”… is your hotel on that list?

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roommaster Launches Concierge: AI-Powered Virtual Concierge Powered by Sadie AI for 24/7 Guest Engagement

Hotel Speak

UNITED STATES — JUL, 2025 — roommaster has announced the official launch of roommaster Concierge, powered by Sadie AI, an AI-powered virtual concierge system that transforms how independent hotels manage guest communications and capture revenue opportunities around the clock. This solution addresses one of the most persistent operational challenges that independent properties face: how to maintain exceptional guest service standards while maximizing revenue capture, especially during

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How to Coach Reps on Overcoming Sales Objections with Confidence

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Global Sales and David Phelan, Account Executive

In a world where buyers are more informed and objections are more nuanced, confidence isn't optional—it’s a competitive advantage. In high-stakes conversations, knowing how to handle pushback can make or break the deal. Join industry experts Brendan Sweeney and David Phelan for a behind-the-scenes look at how teams are transforming sales coaching with real-time feedback, objection-handling role plays, and pre-call preparation that actually sticks.

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Hotel Guests Demand Upgraded Tech, J.D. Power Study Shows

Hospitality Tech

Smart TVs are now a “need to have” for 40% of guests, while hotel mobile apps significantly boost satisfaction, highlighting the growing importance of in-room technology.

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What’s behind the rise in hotel guest satisfaction

Hospitality Today

Hospitality.today™ Topics Subscribe Topics › Hospitality › Products & Services What’s behind the rise in hotel guest satisfaction From smart TVs to better beds, targeted investments are turning higher rates into higher perceived value across all hotel segments Jul 16, 2025 In 2024, U.S. hotels achieved a record-high average daily rate (ADR) of $158.67, yet travelers across all segments—from economy to luxury—felt they received better value for their money.

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Reinventing the Guest Experience with Edge AI

Hospitality Tech

Skip to main content Subscribe Subscribe Restaurants Hotels RTN Research & Reports Events CX Point of Sale More Operations Data & Analytics News Briefs The Point Webinars HT Advisory Boards Advertise Contact Us Call for Speakers form Reinventing the Guest Experience with Edge AI On-device AI processing is empowering hotels to deliver hyper-personalized, frictionless services without compromising on privacy or performance.

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Why the AI Revolution in Travel Depends on Payment Infrastructure – ROH CEO

Skift Blog

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New Research-Backed Strategies to Empower Managers as Culture & Engagement Leaders

Speaker: Beth Sunshine, SVP, Up Your Culture

When culture isn’t consistently lived out across the organization, engagement suffers—and it often starts with a disconnect at the top. In this session, Beth Sunshine, SVP of Up Your Culture at The Center for Sales Strategy, will reveal how HR and executive leaders can close the gap between vision and execution by equipping frontline and mid-level managers to become culture carriers.

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Hospitable Calls Out PMS “Pay-to-Play” Tactics Stifling STR Innovation

Hospitality Tech

Nearly 90% of short-term rental tech vendors say high integration fees from property management systems are blocking product development and hurting hosts. Hospitable launches a pledge to fight back.

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Origin, Lifetimes Tour drive record results for Perth in June, CoStar reports

Hotel Management

Perth posted its highest June average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) on record, driven by sporting events and concerts, according to preliminary data from CoStar. Hotel occupancy was its highest for the month of June since 2015 at 77.7% for the month, up 8.6% year-over-year, with ADR at AU$232.56 (+11.8%) and RevPAR coming in at AU$180.64 (+21.4%).

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Hotel Industry Update – Booking Trends, Tips & Top Performing Offers & By Nicola Graham

Hotel News Resource

Summer travel season is in full swing, and it’s time to dial in your booking strategies. From the latest trends and spend to the most successful hotel offers, Cendyn’s experts dove into the industry data from May 2025 to reveal how travelers are planning their summer getaways.

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Grand Eastonian Hotel & Suites sold for $5.6M

Hotel Business

JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group has arranged the $5.6 million sale of the Grand Eastonian Hotel & Suites, a historic 50-room hotel located in downtown Easton in the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania. JLL represented Nature Nurture Foundation , a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, which sold the property to CanalHouse Hospitality Enterprises LLC, a business founded by a family of longtime Easton residents.

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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

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

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Luxury Group by Marriott International unveils luxury wellbeing series 2025

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What AI and Tech Disruption Means for Travel Jobs

Skift Blog

Skift Take: AI won’t replace frontline travel roles, but by supercharging developer productivity, it’s reshaping how the entire industry hires, innovates, and grows.

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Hilton Named World’s Most Valuable Hotel Brand

Preno

LONDON — Hilton has retained its position as the world’s most valuable hotel brand for the 10th-consecutive year, according to the latest report by Brand Finance. Hilton’s brand value increased 30 per cent to USD$15.1 billion, with the group expanding its global footprint and strengthening its offerings in the luxury and lifestyle space. Now operating more than 8,600 properties across 139 countries and territories — with nearly half of 2024’s additions coming from the lifestyle and luxury segmen

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Millennium Hotels and Lotte Hotels Form Strategic Loyalty Partnership

Hotel News Resource

Millennium Hotels and Resorts has announced a strategic loyalty partnership with Lotte Hotels & Resorts to enhance global connectivity and loyalty benefits.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

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.

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Gold Logie winner Larry Emdur to host 2025 HM Awards

Hotel Management

Popular television personality and Gold Logie winner Larry Emdur will return to host the 2025 HM Awards, presented by Sealy Posturepedic, in Sydney this November. Emdur will take to the stage at the prestigious hotel industry awards at The Fullerton Hotel Sydney on Friday November 21, following a stellar year which saw him awarded a Gold Logie in 2024 for Most Popular Personality on Australian television and a Silver Logie for Most Popular Presenter.

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A Guide to Short&Form Videos for Hotel Marketing

Hotel News Resource

Though video is popular and effective, not all hoteliers have begun to use this medium for their social media marketing & yet. If that’s you, read on to see the benefits of short&form videos and our tips for increased engagement that turns clicks and shares that translate into increased revenue and ROI across social channels.

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My Place Hotels opens property in Garner, NC

Hotel Business

My Place Hotels of America has opened My Place Hotel-Raleigh/Garner in Garner, NC, the brand’s third property in the state. The hotel is owned by TGC Garner LLC. TGC Group developed the property, its fifth My Place hotel, all of which are managed by TGC Hospitality Management , which also third-party manages eight other My Place properties. It was designed by The Richardson Design Group.

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Erina Pindar

4Hoteliers

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Don't Let AI Pass You By: The New Era of Personalized Sales Coaching & Development

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!

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Maryland Hotel Portfolio Secures $55 Million Refinancing

Hotel News Resource

The properties include the dual&branded Courtyard Aberdeen at Ripken Stadium and Residence Inn Aberdeen at Ripken Stadium, as well as the dual&branded Hilton Garden Inn Baltimore Inner Harbor and Homewood Suites by Hilton Baltimore.

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Coury Hospitality adds two East Coast properties

Hotel Business

Coury Hospitality has expanded into two additional key East Coast markets. The company has assumed management of Plunge Beach Resort in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL, and the Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town South at Carlyle in Alexandria, VA. The hotels are owned by affiliates of T2 Hospitality. “The addition of these two East Coast hotels marks another step forward in Coury Hospitality’s strategic national expansion,” said Paul Coury, CEO/founder, Coury Hospitality.

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Beyond Points: What's Next for Hotel Loyalty?

Hospitality Tech

Bond Brand Loyalty experts break down the tech stack priorities—from CDPs to AI—that are essential for creating the personalized guest experiences that now define a successful loyalty program.

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Instagram's Google Integration: Transforming Travel Marketing Strategies

Hotel News Resource

Instagram's integration with Google search is reshaping travel marketing by allowing public posts to be indexed, thus merging social media with search engine optimization strategies.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

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!