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Skift India Report: How Australia Is Gaining from India’s Tourism Growth

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Destinations are betting big on India’s travel market. With a growing economy, young population, and rising middle class, the country is positioned to become one of the most lucrative outbound tourism markets in the world.

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Visiting loved ones may drive tourism recovery

eHotelier

Visiting loved ones may drive tourism recovery - Insights - Insights VFR has been dubbed the “sleeping giant” of the tourism industry; visiting friends and relatives is a grossly overlooked motive for travelling.

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Chinese Tourists Have a New Love Affair with … Iceland

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Alongside the gradual resurgence of confidence among Chinese travelers, travel bookings are also making a comeback. Perhaps it's not yet time to write off the Chinese traveler.

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CASE STUDY: Gekabi Chub Cay Private Island Resort Cuts Energy Use in Half

Hospitality Tech

Energy waste is unacceptable at this island resort because it’s completely disconnected from any larger power grid and must produce every watt of power used on the island.

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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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Why the Indian Travel Industry Should Be More Accessible and Inclusive

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Tune in to hear from an accessible travel advocate about why the industry shouldn't overlook customers with disabilities. But looks like it’s a long road ahead for players to become truly inclusive.

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The enduring explorer

SiteMinder

Big picture Humans are wired to travel. It’s a fundamental aspect of our nature, inseparable from who we are. In recent years, time without its magic has only served to make it more valuable, meaning that while external forces may push us to adapt, travel can now never be compromised. The global intention to travel more Globally, 91% of survey respondents told us that, over the next 12 months, they intend to travel at least the same amount as they did over the year past.

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Around 1-in-2 will travel more, internationally only: New SiteMinder research reveals the plans, motivations set to impact accommodation globally

SiteMinder

Sydney, Australia – SiteMinder, the world’s leading open hotel commerce platform, has released the 2023 edition of the world’s largest consumer research on accommodation, which reveals that 91% of travellers intend to travel at least the same amount as they did over the past year, including at least 1-in-2 (57%) who intend to travel more. Additionally, the number planning to travel only internationally has more than doubled, from 20% last year to 42% this year.

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New products from Sleepeezee at the NBF show

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs New products from Sleepeezee at the NBF show New products from Sleepeezee at the NBF show The highly anticipated Bed Show from the National Bed Federation (NBF) is back again for another year with Sleepeezee in attendance and exhibiting several exciting new products… The show, which is taking place this week in Telford, is firmly established in the trade calendar as the UK’s biggest bed exhibition.

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Hotel SEO: Strategy and tips for beginners

Little Hotelier

Hotel SEO is a strategy that is used to improve a hotel website’s rankings on the most popular search engines such as Google and Bing. SEO stands for search engine optimisation, and it’s a technique that helps boost the organic online visibility of your business. The theory behind SEO is that most search engine users are not going to sift through multiple pages of results in order to get the information they need or the products they want.

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How to supercharge your direct booking strategy — with a focus on the Ireland region

Revinate

Webinars — The Hotel Moment Deep Dive Strategies to collect, target, and activate guest data for hoteliers in the Ireland region. Thursday, October 19 | 2 p.m. IST Register now! Meet your hosts John Mullen, Senior Territory Sales Manager UKI, Revinate Nick Lurie, [.] The post How to supercharge your direct booking strategy — with a focus on the Ireland region appeared first on Revinate.

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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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Prairie Ridge Resort

Webrezpro

Treat yourself to a glamping getaway at Prairie Ridge Resort. Nestled by the river in Warman, Saskatchewan, this property is perfect for fishing, hiking, or simply lazing with a book. Their domes even come with outdoor showers and woodstoves to keep you nice and toasty at night.

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LuxUrban Hotels adds three hotels to Trademark Collection

Hotel Business

LuxUrban Hotels Inc. has revealed that the Hotel 57 in New York City, the Condor Hotel in Brooklyn and the Lafayette Hotel in New Orleans have been added to the Trademark Collection by Wyndham brand. Inclusive of these three properties, the company has onboarded six LuxUrban hotel properties onto the Wyndham brand and operating platform. LuxUrban expects that at least 60% of its hotels will join the Wyndham platform by the end of the third quarter, with the remainder of the portfolio to be added

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Uncovering the Advantages of a Cloud Communications System

Hospitality Tech

Most PBX equipment is nearing the end of its lifecycle as many hotels purchased their PBX system 10-15 years ago. Like any aging technology, it requires ongoing maintenance which is getting harder and more expensive to provide.

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Deloitte: Travel leaders embrace automation, technology

Hotel Business

In a new report, “ Toward Travel’s Frictionless Frontline: Integrating Technology and Workforce ,” Deloitte examined how leaders across hospitality and aviation are evaluating investments in both technology and people to make an immediate and lasting impact for both the frontline workforce and the everyday traveler. The report is based on a survey of 240 travel executives from hotels and airports, and outlines how technology is impacting both the travel workforce and broader travel experience. &

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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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David Lund to Deliver Keynote Address at Hospitality Saskatchewan 2023

Hotelier Magazine

SASKATOON, Sask. — Hospitality Saskatchewan, in collaboration with Tourism Saskatchewan, has announced the Gather Again 2023 Conference & Tradeshow, which will take place September 26 at Prairieland Park Saskatoon. The conference will feature a keynote address by David Lund, a hospitality financial leadership pioneer and author of The Prosperous Hotelier.

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Everhome Suites breaks ground in Montana

Hotel Business

Choice Hotels International Inc. has broken ground on the Everhome Suites Bozeman in Bozeman, MT, slated to open in summer 2024. The four-story, 113-room property, which is being developed by Mitchell Development Group, will feature apartment-style rooms with fully equipped kitchens with full-sized refrigerators, dishwashers, stovetops, microwaves, flatware and cookware, as well as spa-style bathrooms and open and closed storage.

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Channel mapping: Full guide for hotels

SiteMinder

What is channel mapping? Channel mapping is a process that allows you to sync your rooms and rates with the third-party channels you connect to. By mapping your channels, you’ll be able to manage updates from one central location. Channel mapping takes place by using a channel manager, and enables you to connect to more online channels without requiring extra effort, time, or manual work.

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Westin Denver Downtown debuts renovation

Hotel Business

The Westin Denver Downtown recently completed a property-wide, multimillion-dollar renovation, resulting in a complete transformation of the guest experience. Located in downtown Denver, the renovation includes refreshed guestrooms and a new lobby space with a green living wall and grand staircase, as well as a new meeting space with floor-to-ceiling windows.

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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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The digital dependent

SiteMinder

Big picture The digital behaviours and expectations of today’s traveller are intricately linked to the online experiences they have in other parts of their life, including the way they bank, shop and dine. As screen time nudges past six-and-a-half hours a day globally, and travellers of all ages become more closely bound to their devices, technical ability, and an awareness of digital experiences that aren’t optimised, are both on the rise.

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Web Exclusive: Opwest Partners ventures into extended-stay

Hotel Business

Opwest Partners , a multi-disciplined investment and development firm which has mainly focused on upper-upscale and luxury lifestyle hotel properties since its founding in 2017, has partnered with My Place Hotels of America to make its first foray into the popular extended-stay segment. “Hotels are such a unique asset class, and from a development standpoint, it really is a complicated product type to develop—probably the most complicated asset class to develop arguably,” said Tyler Kent, founde

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The memory maker

SiteMinder

Big picture While travel has always been about being open to new places, people and experiences, today’s traveller has become even more intentional about investing in adventures that will allow them to connect, grow and create unique memories. More information, from a wider range of digital inputs, has contributed to creating the most purposeful traveller we have ever seen — supporting coral reef health in the Maldives, reliving onscreen accommodation moments in Manhattan and picking herbs for c

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The importance of pickup and pace in hotel revenue management

Hospitality Today

Setting the right price might be the cornerstone of revenue management, but how you arrive at that decision requires some context

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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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The conscious collaborator

SiteMinder

Big picture Today’s changing traveller wants more than a place to stay. They want to feel connected to their accommodation experience. As conscious collaborators, they long to foster a reciprocal bond with accommodation staff and enjoy a stay designed just for them. They want to have a positive impact beyond the property’s walls. Their stay is not just about being surrounded by the local culture, but being plunged into it.

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Travel & Tourism sector now worth more than quarter of a trillion sterling says WTTC

eHotelier

The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2023 Economic Impact Research (EIR) today reveals the UK Travel & Tourism sector is forecast to exceed the 2019 peak this year.

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DoubleTree by Hilton launches in Korea

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs DoubleTree by Hilton launches in Korea DoubleTree by Hilton launches in Korea Hilton’s fast growing upscale brand has expanded its footprint with the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Seoul Pangyo in South Gyeonggi… Spanning 25 floors, DoubleTree by Hilton Seoul Pangyo is the largest full-service hotel and residences complex in southern Gyeonggi.

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Choice Privileges Now Offering Guests Grubhub Delivery at 500 Choice Hotels

Hospitality Tech

From adding more upscale hotel offerings to its family of participating hotel brands to offering two, new co-branded credit cards, the award-winning loyalty program continues to expand member opportunities and benefits.

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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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Touriste opens the doors to Hôtel de la Boétie

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Touriste opens the doors to Hôtel de la Boétie Touriste opens the doors to Hôtel de la Boétie French hotel group Touriste, has thrown open the doors to Hôtel de la Boétie – the sixth Parisian hotel to join its portfolio… Tucked away on Rue la Boétie near the Champs-Élysées, the 40-room property has been brought to life by designer Beata Heuman who brings her imaginative take on Parisian style to her long-awaited first hotel venture.

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The City of Raleigh selects Omni Hotels & Resorts for 550-Room Convention Hotel

eHotelier

The Raleigh City Council voted today to direct the City of Raleigh staff to enter into negotiations with Omni Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Preston Hollow Community Capital and Provident Resources Group, to develop the highly anticipated convention hotel in the core of downtown Raleigh. The dynamic addition to the Raleigh skyline will be built on an over one-acre lot across from the Raleigh Convention Center and Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts at the end of Fayettevill

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Winter is Coming: What’s Your Country Club’s Strategy?

Horizon Hospitality

It’s September, and chances are that your country club is buzzing with full tee times, busy racquet-sport teams, and packed outdoor dining outlets. But when the weather turns sour this winter, what will your club do to stay relevant for members? Will you jump into new programming, make changes to current operations, or step back and reassess future plans?

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Hyatt announces plans for first Hyatt House Hotel in Australia

eHotelier

Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Holder East Ltd for a Hyatt House hotel in Melbourne, Australia. Expected to open in 2025, the 97-guestroom Hyatt House South Melbourne will mark the entry of the Hyatt House brand in the country, demonstrating Hyatt’s growth of its select service brands in the Asia Pacific region.

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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.