Skift Blog
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Skift Take: The market is skeptical that Choice's hostile takeover bid for Wyndham will be successful. The Skift Travel 200 sheds light on the hotel sector and the thinking behind this offer.
Lodging
OCTOBER 20, 2023
The 2020 COVID-influenced lodging industry recession resulted in some noticeable changes to the way hotels provide food and beverage (F&B) service. Social distancing regulations forced operators to be creative in the way they served F&B to guests. Rising wage rates and sharp increases in F&B product costs compelled hotel managers to find ways to control costs.
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Skift Blog
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Skift Take: The Chinese traveler's slow return continues to impact global travel. But adventure tourism operators are optimistic they'll be parachuting into newly opened group travel countries like Australia.
Lodging
OCTOBER 20, 2023
AMSTERDAM—Booking.com commissioned research among more than 27,000 travelers across 33 countries and territories, combining it with its insights as a digital travel platform to reveal seven predictions for travel in 2024. Where in years past travel has been a means to escape life, Booking.com released research that shows that travel is life in 2024 with more than three quarters (78 percent) revealing that they feel more alive than ever when they are on vacation, and […] The post Booking.co
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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
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Skift Take: Embrace the future of aviation through insights, innovation, and exploration of future trends during this year's Skift Aviation Forum. You won't want to miss this jam-packed event.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Pacific Hotel Austin LLC today announced the opening of Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown, a new downtown upscale hotel at 68 East Avenue adjacent to the Rainey Street Historic District. Pacific Hotel Austin developed and owns the property, which is managed by Azul Hospitality Group. The hotel is now accepting reservations and will open its doors to the public on October 19.
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Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Busy hotel housekeepers need the right tools to deliver on your hotel’s brand promise because what they do day in and day out directly impacts your guest experience. That’s where tools like MOP 2.0, the industry-leading housekeeping and maintenance mobile app from Visual Matrix, prove to be invaluable for a hotel’s operation.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Skift Take: The Skift Travel Health Index stands at 106 this month, achieving a new record high. However, there is a disparity in the performance of several countries in the Asia Pacific, suggesting that efforts to attract Chinese travelers to nations dependent on inbound tourism may be progressing at a slower pace than anticipated.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 20, 2023
[20 October, London] Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, announced today its automated space management feature within its PMS to help hotels diversify their revenue streams and increase profit. Hoteliers can now utilise every square metre of their property by selling additional spaces and managing the inventory through Mews PMS to let guests – and non-guests – book.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Skift Take: The IHG third quarter results are here. They don't provide much information on financial performance, but they show promising signs of recovery in China.
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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
OCTOBER 20, 2023
In this third edition 54 villages from all regions were selected from almost 260 applications. A further 20 villages have joined the Upgrade Programme, and all 74 villages are now part of the UNWTO Best Tourism Villages Network. The villages were named during the UNWTO General Assembly, taking place this week in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Skift Take: Two startups in corporate travel raised money this week, along with another in short-term rentals.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced plans to open Italy’s first LXR Hotels & Resorts property, following a franchise agreement with Paval Holding and Apex Alliance. With a stunning lakeside location, the Grand Hotel Gardone Lake Garda, LXR Hotels & Resorts is set to open in 2026 following a multimillion Euro renovation, elevating the hotel’s interiors while preserving the grand façade.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Skift Take: Today's podcast examines the global travel warning for U.S. citizens, AirDNA's new tool for investors, and a new look for Air India Express.
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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
OCTOBER 20, 2023
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) will celebrate four remarkable sales professionals during HSMAI’s Sales Leader Forum in Long Beach, CA on Nov. 8. The following hospitality executives have demonstrated a passion for their professions, extraordinary talent, and exemplary work in the hotel sales discipline and are being recognized for at this year’s forum.
Anthony Cole Training
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Every time we onboard a new client, we have a kickoff event where we lay the foundation of the sales process we teach at Anthony Cole Training Group.Inevitably, at some point during that kickoff event we talk about dealing with the competition, specifically how to differentiate yourself from the competition you will face.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Fine Acers Hotels and Resorts Pvt Ltd, a pioneering player in the luxury resort development & Lease Back Model, is pleased to announce a significant partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to unveil a world-class Wyndham Grand Hotel & Branded Residences in Amer, Jaipur.
Lodging
OCTOBER 20, 2023
WASHINGTON—U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week, and year-over-year comparisons remained mixed, according to CoStar’s latest data through Oct. 14, 2023. U.S. Hotel Performance October 8-14, 2023 Percentage change from comparable week in 2022:Occupancy: 68.5 percent (down 2.3 percent)ADR: $164.25 (up 3.2 percent)RevPAR: $112.51 (up 0.8 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, Oahu Island saw the largest year-over-year increases in occupancy (up 17.8 percent to 85.2 percent) and RevPA
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Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Lodge at Marconi, an upscale coastal retreat managed by Oliver Hospitality, perched atop forested hills overlooking the picturesque Tomales Bay, is now open and welcoming guests after a multi-million-dollar, 17-month-long renovation. Formerly Marconi Conference Center, Lodge at Marconi sits on 62 sprawling acres off Highway Route 1 within the Marconi State Historic Park, affording visitors direct access to West Marin County’s unparalleled natural beauty, modern hotel accommodations, refreshed an
Lodging
OCTOBER 20, 2023
DALLAS—The Ritz-Carlton, Dallas announced the completion of a multi-million dollar renovation. Led by Texas-based design firm Rottet Studio, the hotel’s reimagination includes updates to all 218 guestrooms and suites, the lobby, public areas, and corridors, as well as to The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge. The hotel’s renovation pays homage to the city’s journey, blending influences of fashion, art, and botanicals.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 20, 2023
The winds of change are blowing through the hotel industry, reshaping landscapes, disrupting the status quo, and redefining what it means to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Digital transformation is no longer just a buzzword - it’s a business imperative for any hotel looking to stay competitive and thrive in the future.
Lodging
OCTOBER 20, 2023
MIAMI—Driftwood Capital refinanced the Scottsdale McCormick Ranch, a resort property located in Scottsdale, Arizona. MetLife Investment Management, the institutional asset management business of MetLife, Inc., provided the refinancing loan totaling $115,000,000. Carlos Rodriguez Sr., chairman and CEO of Driftwood Capital, said, “Driftwood Capital and its affiliates are excited to replace the in-place debt with favorable terms as we near completion of the $40 million transformational renova
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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
OCTOBER 20, 2023
hihotels by Hospitality International, a recognized leader in franchising of conversion and new build hotels for economy lodging, today announced the activation of four properties –Scottish Inns in Austin, Forest Hill and Hankamer, Texas and a Passport Inn in Paradise, Pennsylvania.
Hotelier Magazine
OCTOBER 20, 2023
VANCOUVER — The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver has won the Best Prime Location Award in Canada in the 2023 Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards. What was once the Bayshore Inn opened in 1961 on the west edge of Vancouver’s downtown harbour, close to the city’s famed Stanley Park. It was acquired by Westin Hotels in 1981 and was extensively renovated and re-developed in 2015.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Hotel price monitoring is a crucial practice that involves tracking the prices of hotel rooms, both within your own portfolio and across competitors. This data-driven approach enables you to make informed pricing decisions, ensuring you remain competitive in the market while maximising revenue.
Hotel Business
OCTOBER 20, 2023
IHG reported an increase of 10.5% in RevPAR versus 2022 in its third-quarter results. The Americas saw a 4.1% increase, with a 15.9% increase for EMEAA 15.9% and 43.2% increase for Greater China. Other highlights include: Q3 group RevPAR +12.8% vs 2019, with Americas +13.8%, EMEAA +17.5% and Greater China +9.3% Average daily rate +4.1% vs 2022, +14.8% vs 2019; occupancy +4.1%pts vs 2022, (1.3)%pts vs 2019 Gross system size growth +6.2% YOY, +3.1% YTD; opened 7.7k rooms (50 hotels) in Q3, similar
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Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 20, 2023
In partnership with the Forum’s organizers, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), UNWTO held a special high-level dialogue that brought together both the investment and tourism communities.
Hotel News Resource
OCTOBER 20, 2023
This trend follows the trend of commercial strategy accelerating, because it is the internal and external collaboration that must evolve. HSMAI Revenue Optimization Conference was co-located with the Marketing Conference, showcasing the convergence happening within the industry as companies work to optimize revenues. There is a need for a shared vision and the issues, players, responsibilities, and resources must be defined.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Elie Maalouf, Chief Executive Officer, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said: "Travel demand remained very healthy during the quarter, and I would like to thank all our teams for supporting another strong trading period. Q3 RevPAR increased 10% versus 2022 and 13% versus 2019, representing the fifth quarter of sequential improvement exceeding pre-pandemic highs.
Hotel Designs
OCTOBER 20, 2023
Hotel Designs Northern Lights flicks the switch on timeless lighting at The OWO Northern Lights flicks the switch on timeless lighting at The OWO Leaders in bespoke artisan lighting, Northern Lights reveals its considered approach to developing its bespoke lighting solutions for such an iconic venue… Hailed as one of the most eagerly anticipated hotel openings of the last decade, Raffles London at The OWO remains a talking point across the industry, as it emerges from its phenomenal six-ye
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