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163 – NYU IHIF 2025 Preview with Alexi Khajavi

Travel Media Group

In this episode, Alexi Khajavi, President of Hospitality, Travel & Wellness at Questex, joins the Suite Spot to give listeners a preview of the upcoming NYU IHIF 2025 event taking place in New York City on June 1-June 3, 2025. This industry event is one of the most elite hospitality investment forums in the world, so tune in to find out why you should attend and get your finger on the pulse of hospitality.

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Canadian Hotels Achieve Record-Breaking Rates in February 2025

Hotelier Magazine

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. According to data from CoStar, Canadas hotel industry witnessed a record-breaking performance in February 2025, with the highest Average Daily Rate (ADR) and Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) for any February to date. The ADR for February was $189.27, a 4.2-per-cent increase from the previous year. Simultaneously, the RevPAR stood at $109.14, marking a 3.7-per-cent rise.

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Reporting for Properties: Converting Your Data Into Strategy

STAAH

Access to accurate, timely data is not just helpful in any domain; its essential. Reporting is like the front desk of your propertys performance – its where everything is tracked, logged, and managed to ensure smooth operations behind the scenes. What Can You Track? Insights General Booking Engine Opportunities (Available only via Booking.com) Logs (Internal Use Only) Why It Matters Why It Matters --> Without it, youre checking guests in and out without knowing which rooms are booked, wh

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Rethink, reuse, redesign with Architextural

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Rethink, reuse, redesign with Architextural Rethink, reuse, redesign with Architextural With hotels typically refreshing their interiors every three to seven years – and sustainability now a business imperative rather than a buzzword – the future of hotel design lies not in constant replacement, but in thoughtful reinvention… Walk into any well-appointed hotel, and youll likely notice the refined touches: the warm gleam of a woodgrain headboard, the cool elegance

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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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Elevate Your Hotel’s Service with GEMS 2.0: A Guide to Enhancing Guest Satisfaction

Intelity

In the ever-evolving landscape of hospitality, staying ahead of the curve is imperative for hotels aiming to enhance guest satisfaction and loyalty. Enter GEMS 2.0 by Intelity, a state-of-the-art hospitality technology designed to transform the guest experience by streamlining service engagement and fostering personalized stays. This innovative digital compendium offers a seamless integration of operational efficiencies with personalized guest interactions, redefining hospitality innovation.

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Cricket Fever Takes Over India’s Travel Plans

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As experience-driven travel rises, sports fans are boosting domestic tourism by traveling to watch the Indian Premier League live. Hotel and train bookings have spiked, but a growing number of ticketing and travel scams are making many travelers cautious.

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Cloudbeds Announces Launch Of Cloudbeds Labs

Lodging

SAN DIEGO, CaliforniaCloudbeds announced the launch of Cloudbeds Labs, a dedicated innovation hub that was created to accelerate the industrys transition to AI-driven operations. The new division debuts with two solutions powered by Cloudbeds Intelligence Signals and Engage that mark the companys next step in its goal to build the hospitality sectors unified AI layer.

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Miniview: Hôtel Borsari, Martigny – the lost place in the centre of everything

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Miniview: Htel Borsari, Martigny the lost place in the centre of everything Miniview: Htel Borsari, Martigny the lost place in the centre of everything Htel Borsari, Martigny, the latest addition to the Design Hotels portfolio, has opened its doors, offering an analogue retreat in a charming, relatively forgotten town nestled at the foot of the Swiss Alps… When first-time hotelier John Cretton discovered an old agro-industrial site in a once-thriving Roman settlement, he sa

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Hotel Management Tips for New Hoteliers in India

Hotelogix

Let's be honest and take a real close look at how the Indian hospitality industry is evolving at breakneck speed. Guests today aren't just looking for a place to stay—they're seeking experiences that resonate, services that anticipate their needs, and efficiency that makes their journey seamless. And then the invariable stare-off happens when they encounter outdated systems and processes that just don't match their expectations.

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Red Sea Global unveils Laheq Island

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Red Sea Global unveils Laheq Island Red Sea Global unveils Laheq Island Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind regenerative tourism destinations The Red Sea and AMAALA, has unveiled Laheq Island, a new residential community at The Red Sea promising to bring island-lifestyle to Saudi Arabia for the first time… Laheq marks the first plans beyond Phase One of The Red Sea that have been revealed to date.

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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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What 10 Hotel and Resorts CEOs Were Paid in 2024

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta led the pack among hotel and resort executives with a total compensation of $58.7 million in 2024.

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How All-In-One PMS technology is helping hotels utilize guest feedback in real time and improve satisfaction scores

eHotelier

In 2025, nearly half of the hotel guests say they prefer to check out using their smartphones, and 58% believe AI can enhance their hotel stay experience.

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Fashion’s New Obsession: Partnerships With Hospitality Brands

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Glossy magazines and digital marketing cant always deliver the connections that luxury brands want to foster with their top customers. Physical hospitality experiences are where were seeing the most creativity.

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Unleashing Data for Personalized Hotel Stays

Refine

Hotels are moving from traditional transactional models to relationship-focused approaches, driven by guests desire for personalized experiences and seamless interactions. Unleashing data for personalized hotel stays has become the key to unlocking these enhanced guest experiences. Modern technology, especially mobile and cloud-based solutions, facilitates this transformation.

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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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Warnings of Soaring Heat in Europe - Travel Businesses Begin to Adapt

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Travel businesses in southern Europe need to adapt to unbearable heat. They're trying earlier tours, shorter seasons, shifting destinations.

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REPORT: 75% of Restaurant Transactions Are Off-Premises

Hospitality Tech

Two-thirds of Gen Z and millenials say takeout is essential to their lifestyle, and nearly 6 in 10 use takeout or drive-thru at least weekly. More than 60% say they're ordering off-premises more often than a year ago.

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Premium’s Strength, Domestic Weakness and 3 Other Takeaways From United’s Earnings

Skift Blog

Skift Take: United executives shared a rosy outlook for the quarter, stressing the strength of its international demand and brand loyalty.

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Goldman Sachs Lowers U.S. Hotels Outlook

Hotel News Resource

Investor sentiment in the U.S. hotel industry took a hit on Monday, with Goldman Sachs sharply lowering its RevPAR growth forecast amid signals of weakening consumer demand, rising economic uncertainty, and industry challenges spilling over from the airline sector.

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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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IHCL Hits 380 Hotels in Fiscal 2025 Driven by Upscale and Midscale Surge

Skift Blog

Skift Take: In a country with a booming middle-class like India, the move to upscale and midscale travel is a no-brainer. As consumers look for quality without a hefty price tag, brands that upgrade their midscale offerings are already reaping the benefits.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts continue to grow in Saudi Arabia with signing of Holiday Inn Jeddah Al Naseem

eHotelier

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the worlds leading hospitality companies, has signed a management agreement to bring Holiday Inn Jeddah Al Naseem

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9 marketing strategies for serviced apartments | Mews

MEWS

Discover the top marketing strategies that help serviced apartments drive business and profitability.

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PAR POS Spring Release is Now Available

Hospitality Tech

Innovations in key areas such as guest convenience, in-store resilience and platform extensibility in response to growing market expectations.

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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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Meyer Jabara Hotels, Pappas Hotels Team to acquire and manage the Courtyard Clemson

eHotelier

Meyer Jabara Hotels and Pappas Hotels have teamed to acquire theCourtyard by Marriott Clemsonin South Carolina, the only upscale franchised hotel

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Popmenu's Digital Marketing Suite Now Available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace

Hospitality Tech

Through Oracle Cloud Marketplace, Oracle customers can also take advantage of Popmenu's interactive menus, custom-built websites, AI-powered marketing, and AI phone answering to drive new and repeat business.

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Glow up your spa’s marketing strategy

eHotelier

Establishing a strong online presence is crucial for the success of any spa.

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Qu's Smart Kitchen Integrates Energy, Equipment Intelligence

Hospitality Tech

Platform fuses IoT sensors, energy and equipment management, and predictive insights to maximize efficiencies and reduce costs.

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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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Mastering Guest Feedback: How Royal St Andrews blends AI with exceptional service

eHotelier

Back in 2015 when the Royal St Andrews Hotel in Port Alfred, South Africa, opened its doors, they knew they wanted to get guest feedback right from the start.

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Cloudbeds Unveils Cloudbeds Labs

Hospitality Tech

The innovation hub was created to accelerate the industrys transition to AI-driven operations

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Cloudbeds unveils Cloudbeds Labs to lead AI revolution in hospitality with two groundbreaking solutions

eHotelier

Cloudbeds, the innovative leader in hospitality management technology, today announced the launch of Cloudbeds Labs, a dedicated innovation hub

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HBX Group and FinPay Launch HBX Group eWallet, a New B2B Payment Solution for the Travel Industry

Hospitality Tech

This tool incorporates advanced features such as integrated financing, access to invoices and complete traceability of transactions.

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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!