Skift Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Skift Take: In a recent ballot initiative, Juneau’s residents expressed frustration with cruise tourism.

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Lodging

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Social engineering, AI advancements, and new tech streaming devices are among the top hospitality trends that have made hotels more susceptible than ever to cyberattacks, according to industry insiders. Nevertheless, hotel companies have dramatically increased their focus, as well as their investment, to fight back aggressively against cybercrime. LODGING recently interviewed a pair of prominent third-party management executives, as well as a major brand representative, to get their outlook on t

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Skift Take: Hyatt's growth strategy seems to boil down to this: build more roadside hotels, not just urban luxury complexes, in places where travelers need to be for practical reasons, without trying too hard to be hip.

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Lodging

OCTOBER 18, 2024

LONDON—IHG Hotels & Resorts announced the signing of four new Garner properties, extending the brand’s presence across the United Kingdom and Europe. Launched in August 2023, Garner occupies the midscale conversion space, offering owners flexibility and guests a distinct experience. With a focus on simplicity, the brand has seen global growth, with 76 properties signed in the first half of 2024 alone, with 58 of those coming to IHG’s Europe market.

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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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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Skift Take: Some Wall Street analysts had speculated that if Spirit wasn’t able to reach refinance or extend the deadline on a credit card processing agreement, then bankruptcy could have been on the table.

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Lodging

OCTOBER 18, 2024

MIAMI BEACH, Florida—Hilton Cabana Miami Beach Resort recently completed its multi-million-dollar renovation, including transformed public spaces, guestrooms, a dining experience, and more. Part of the North Beach Resort Historic District, the boutique-style property is celebrating a decade as part of the Hilton’s portfolio and, with an approach to its recent renovations, continuing to pay homage to its history, which dates back to 1951.

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Lodging

OCTOBER 18, 2024

WASHINGTON—Helped by the Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day calendar shift, the U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through Oct. 12, 2024. U.S. Hotel PerformanceOctober 6-12, 2024 Percentage change from comparable week in 2023:Occupancy: 70.3 percent (up 2.4 percent)ADR: $166.88 (up 1.4 percent)RevPAR: $117.28 (up 3.8 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, New Orleans saw the largest performance lifts across each of the three ke

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Skift Take: Embrace the future of aviation through insights, innovation, and exploration of future trends during this year's Skift Aviation Forum. Here is why you won't want to miss this jam-packed event.

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Lodging

OCTOBER 18, 2024

ATLANTA—Davidson Hospitality Group announced a partnership with AHED, Alliance for Hospitality Equity & Diversity, with the overarching goal of making an impact on the future of hospitality through the development of internships; deployment of a scholarship program; participation in dedicated career fairs and campus takeover events; targeted recruitment of students within underrepresented populations, and creation of new opportunities for qualified graduating students to join manager-in-trai

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Skift Take: Family travel represents a huge segment of U.S. leisure travel, and we discuss the trends shaping the sector in this episode of the Skift Travel Podcast.

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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 Business

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The credit team at Peachtree Group surpassed $1 billion in loan originations year-to-date, marking a major milestone and setting a new benchmark for the firm’s performance this early in the year. The firm anticipates that its credit team will surpass $1.75 billion in loan originations in 2024. “While the Federal Reserve has lowered rates to provide some relief to the overall economy, the commercial real estate sector will continue to face significant headwinds over the next few years,” sai

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Skift Take: Nineteen travel startups raised $1.1 billion near the start of October. Then it slowed down.

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Webrezpro

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Book yourself a beach stay at The Sands Hotel. Located in Sauble Beach, Ontario, this property is right on the lake. You can sample casual fine dining at their wheelchair-accessible restaurant or relax and take in the view from the rooftop lounge. Each suite comes with robes, slippers, and beach towels.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at hypothetical Uber acquisition of Expedia, a record-breaking year for Japan, and Cathay Pacific's much-anticipated new cabin.

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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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Hotel Designs

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Hotel Designs Sands of serenity – Bab Al Shams unveils new Desert Pool Villas Sands of serenity – Bab Al Shams unveils new Desert Pool Villas An oasis of serenity amidst the golden sands, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa has launched a collection of highly-anticipated Desert Pool Villas. A member of the Kerzner International portfolio, the Villas continue the narration that seamlessly blends natural surroundings and modern luxury hospitality in the heart of the desert… Drawing inspirat

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Hotel Business

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The Regent Hotels & Resorts brand has returned to the U.S. with the opening of Regent Santa Monica Beach in Santa Monica, CA. Part of IHG Hotels & Resorts ’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, the hotel is the brand’s first flagship property within the Americas. The brand’s previous U.S. hotel, what is now the Beverly Wilshire Beverly Hills, a Four Seasons Hotel, served as the setting for the film “Pretty Woman.

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Hotel Designs

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Hotel Designs Product watch: Washed Linen from Arte Product watch: Washed Linen from Arte The Washed Linen collection from Arte rethinks linen – a versatile textile that has proven its worth in our interiors over time… With its beauty lying in its natural, slightly uneven texture, Washed Linen from Arte adds depth and character and creates a timeless, sophisticated look that exudes effortless elegance.

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Hotel News Resource

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Article - Fourth Luxury Resort Added in Baha Mar's Expansion Plan - The ground-breaking is scheduled for 2026, and the opening is set for 2029.

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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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Hotel Designs

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Hotel Designs Six Senses introduces two new gemstones into its Italian Collection Six Senses introduces two new gemstones into its Italian Collection Continuing the narrative of its modern take on historical charm in iconic Italian destinations, Six Senses has signed hotel management agreements with Gruppo Statuto as part of an exciting new chapter that adds Lake Como and Milan to its story… Six Senses Milan and Six Senses Lake Como will follow the debut opening of Rome in 2023 in the rest

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Hotel News Resource

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Article - More Travel for Work, Yet Positive Impact on Careers, Indicates New Study - The report highlights a rising trend in work-related travel, with 93% of the respondents confirming an increase over the past year.

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Hotel Business

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Gregg Wallis , senior editor, Hotel Business , sits down with Mark Shalala , SVP, development-upscale brands & real estate, Choice Hotels International , to talk about how lower interest rates will affect the industry, the continued integration of Radisson brands and more. The post HB on the Scene: Choice’s Shalala discusses lower interest rates and more appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.

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Hotelier Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2024

VANCOUVER — Fairmont Waterfront is has announced its signature spirit, Waterfront Gin. Created in partnership with Wayward Distillery, this unique gin marks the perfect blend of luxury, sustainability, and the spirit of the West Coast. Distilled using honey from both Fairmont Waterfront’s rooftop apiary and offsite hives, Waterfront Gin also incorporates carefully chosen botanicals that evoke a true sense of place — where seaside, forest, and garden meet.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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Hotel Business

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Aimbridge Hospitality has had a transformative year with notable leadership changes, investment in talent and enhanced differentiated service offerings aimed at driving performance and results for hotel owners. As the company builds on the momentum it has generated this year, the company remains focused on empowering its associates and GMs, expanding its collection of tools and expertise-based services, and harnessing the power of its scale leading to success across its managed portfolio.

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Refine

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Upsell solutions offer more than just extra revenue; they streamline hotel operations by using real-time data to optimize staffing, forecasting, and resource allocation. In this article, you’’ll explore how these technologies can sharpen key processes while delivering personalized experiences, driving improvements in both hotel efficiency and guest satisfaction.

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Hotel Business

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The Kabani Hotel Group has brokered the off-market sale of the Suburban Studios International Drive Orlando. The property, which has 118 rooms and is located on 2.27 acres, was sold for $6.55 million, or $55,000 per key. The transaction reflects a Cap Rate of 4.9% and an RRM of 4.1x. Ahmed Kabani and Luis Garino, investment specialists at the Kabani Hotel Group, represented the seller, a limited liability company.

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Hotels are busy places that offer a variety of services to make guests feel welcome. The way a hotel operates is crucial for keeping everything running smoothly and ensuring that visitors have a great experience. In this blog, we will explore what hotel operations are, why they matter, and how they work. What Is Hotel Operations Management? Hotel operations include all the daily tasks that help a hotel function well.

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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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Hotel Business

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Sage Hospitality Group has promoted Jessica Werner to chief creative officer (CCO). In this new role, she continues to guide Sage Studio, the in-house strategy and creative team behind some of the company’s projects. Werner’s journey at Sage spans a decade, beginning in 2014 as director, feasibility, new business and transitions for Sage Restaurant Concepts.

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Hospitality Tech

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Company’s subsidiary, AlphaMax Management LLC, will optimize operations through the use of robotics and AI cloud technology at restaurants across Arizona, Colorado, and Texas

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Hotel Business

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Premier Resorts & Management , a full-service hotel operating company headquartered in Ormond Beach, FL, has opened the 190-room Renaissance Daytona Beach Oceanfront Hotel. The futuristically designed property is located on the oceanfront of Daytona Beach is owned by 640 North Atlantic Hospitality LLC and managed by Premier Resorts & Management.

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Hotel News Resource

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The partnership, titled "Friends with Benefits," intends to offer attractive and competitive benefits to customers through shared touchpoints.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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