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Hospitality and Destination Marketing’s Role in Medical Tourism

Are Morch

What Is Medical Tourism? Medical tourism is on the rise, providing individuals with a unique opportunity to explore new places while receiving quality health care. It has become an effective way to get medical procedures unavailable in their own country or too expensive to pursue domestically. Medical tourists travel abroad to combine health-care-related activities such […] The post Hospitality and Destination Marketing’s Role in Medical Tourism appeared first on Are Morch, Digital T

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Making room for both AI and the human touch: Intelligent pricing automation for hotels

eHotelier

How can you make sure that the system’s responses completely align with your company’s business strategy? And what part does your team play in this? Here are three steps to achieve a balance at your hotel to foster solid collaboration between your team and their AI-based helpers.

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New hotel reservations data from SiteMinder and Trip.com Group displays accelerating upswing in outbound bookings from China

SiteMinder

Sydney, Australia – Newly released data from SiteMinder, the world’s leading open hotel commerce platform, highlights the increase in outbound reservation volumes from mainland China following the country’s relaxation of travel restrictions on January 8. SiteMinder, which generates more than 100 million reservations annually for 35,000+ hotels across 150 countries, has seen a 37% increase in net reservations from Chinese travellers since mid-December, with booking increases accelerating by 27% b

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Unique Conference Venues: Your Complete Guide

Social Tables

Your conference is a special event that deserves a special venue. But don’t let the search for unique conference venues overwhelm you. With some creative thinking and careful planning, you can find a space that will help your event stand out and make a lasting impression on your guests. Here are some tips to help you get started! Benefits of Unique Conference Venues Choosing an unusual venue for your conference can add to the overall experience for your guests.

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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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LE: Upscale projects in China’s pipeline reach all-time high

Hotel Business

In the recently released China Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE) , analysts report that the country’s total hotel construction pipeline, at the close of the fourth quarter, stands at 3,581 projects/675,074 rooms. At the close of 2022, hotel development in China continued to move forward despite the country’s economic slowdown.

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Flywheel News | January 2023 Hotel Digital Marketing News | GCommerce

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Google Optimize To Be Discontinued (Moving into GA4) To the dismay of marketers everywhere, Google announced that it will be discontinuing its UX testing tool, Google Optimize, on September 30th. Google plans on providing a new solution within GA4. Learn more here. Yandex Search Ranking Factors Leaked Even though it’s not the Google search ranking factors that were leaked, the recent leak of Yandex search ranking factors provides some interesting insights into area’s of focus you should consider

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Bathroom trends from Duravit

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Bathroom trends from Duravit Bathroom trends from Duravit With the bathroom increasingly becoming an extension of our living space, Duravit has identified several trends that are both shaping the bathroom and impacting on its design… The bathroom is no longer merely a place for a daily care and health routine. It has become a place of refuge from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Marc Selinger takes charge of Meliá Chiang Mai

eHotelier

A seasoned professional with substantial hospitality experience in Europe and Asia has been appointed general manager of Meliá Chiang Mai.

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Miniview: Hotel Sin Nombre – a bohemian haven for history and art in Oaxaca

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Miniview: Hotel Sin Nombre – a bohemian haven for history and art in Oaxaca Miniview: Hotel Sin Nombre – a bohemian haven for history and art in Oaxaca Located in one of the best known destinations in Mexico, Hotel Sin Nombre has managed to effortlessly combine elements of colonial architecture with art and contemporary design to offer an experience of comfort and minimalist sophistication… Among the columns, arches and flagstone floors of the 17th century colonial mansion wh

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IHG Hotels and Resorts signs InterContinental resort on Dominica’s Douglas Bay

eHotelier

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) today announced the signing of a new InterContinental Hotels & Resorts property on the island of Dominica. A conversion and renovation of an existing spacious resort, InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa will mark the brand’s third Caribbean resort hotel upon its planned spring 2023 reopening.

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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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Meet The Brit List Awards winner who scooped Best in Tech Award

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Meet The Brit List Awards winner who scooped Best in Tech Award Meet The Brit List Awards winner who scooped Best in Tech Award To kickstart our video series in collaboration with GROHE X on the winners from The Brit List Awards 2022, Editor Hamish Kilburn meets with Alexander Marjanovic to understand how ReardonSmith Architects’ innovative thinking to design a new air purification system for The Beaumont Hotel in London led the studio clinching hold of Best in Tech Award… Re

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The new Mercure Singapore Tyrwhitt reveals city’s shophouse heritage

eHotelier

Accor has strengthened its presence in Southeast Asia with the launch of Mercure Singapore Tyrwhitt, a newly-rebranded hotel that puts guests in the centre of the city’s heritage district and allows travellers to discover the rich history of Singapore.

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Live from Surface Design Show – Stone Tapestry

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Live from Surface Design Show – Stone Tapestry Live from Surface Design Show – Stone Tapestry One of the highlights at this years Surface Design Show , Stone Tapestry was designed by Squire & Partners to highlight the versatility of natural stone through surface finish and texture, celebrating stones from the British Isles… Squire & Partners was invited by collaborators Stone Federation for the third year running to design an explorative natural stone showcase, which

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Tim Wyman appointed as Vice President of Development at Virgin Hotels Collection in Miami

eHotelier

Virgin Hotels Collection,the global luxury hospitality brand by Sir Richard Branson, today announces the appointment of Tim Wyman as Vice President of Development. In this crucial role, Wyman will identify new business, including management and investment opportunities, for Virgin Hotels Collection.

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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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Winners announced for Surface Design Awards 2023

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Winners announced for Surface Design Awards 2023 Winners announced for Surface Design Awards 2023 Social consciousness and innovative use of materials and lighting were the key themes amplified among the finalists of the Surface Design Awards 2023. Editor Hamish Kilburn was there to capture the winners across the 13 categories… The final day of Surface Design Show kicked off with the industry gathering at Business Design Centre London for this year’s edition of Surface

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Upscale projects in China’s hotel construction pipeline reach new all-time high

eHotelier

In the recently released China Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), analysts report that the country's total hotel construction pipeline, at the close of the fourth quarter, stands at 3,581 projects/675,074 rooms.

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Hyperion Tiles shines a light on mosaics

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Hyperion Tiles shines a light on mosaics Hyperion Tiles shines a light on mosaics Hyperion Tiles reveals highlights from its latest mosaics collection, showcasing the design trend which continues to gather pace and make design strong statements in luxury and boutique hotel bathrooms and wellness spaces… First appearing in Mesopotamia, mosaic tiles have been around for thousands of years and there is no sign of a slowdown in their popularity.

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U.S. hotel revenues, profits and labor costs reached record-highs in 2022

eHotelier

Total U.S. hotel revenues, profits and labor costs reached an all-time high, according to STR‘s P&L data for 2022. With more supply in the market, the key profitability metrics each came in lower than their pre-pandemic comparable on a per-available-room basis.

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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!

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Pacifica Hotels adds Miller, Qaulkenbush

Hotel Business

Pacifica Hotels , owner and operator of more than 30 brand and boutique hotels on the Pacific Coast, has named Rob Miller corporate director of finance and Alan Qaulkenbush regional director of revenue management. Miller has more than 20 years of hospitality experience with brands including Hilton, Marriott International, IHG and more. Most recently, he was the hotel manager/director of finance at Ace Hotel & Swim Club in Palm Springs, CA.

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Zien Group announces two senior appointments

Boutique Hotel News

The Netherlands: Parent company of Eden Hotels, Zien Group, has named João Fidalgo as director of development and Diederik Visser as director of IT. Fidalgo will be responsible for capital expenditure (CAPEX) and the management of external and internal projects. He brings over 20 years of operational experience to the role having managed projects including luxury residential, hospitality such as citizenM and retail such as Nike.

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Hilton Q4, full-year ’22 results exceed expectations

Hotel Business

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported net income of $333 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, ended Dec. 31, and $1.26 billion for full-year 2022. System-wide comparable RevPAR increased 7.5% and decreased 1.3%, for the fourth quarter and full year, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2019. “Our fourth-quarter and full-year results surpassed our expectations, with fourth-quarter system-wide RevPAR meaningfully exceeding the same period in 2019 driven by growth across all seg

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Graduate Hotels appoints EVP operations

Boutique Hotel News

US/UK: Andrea Melotti has been appointed executive vice president of operations at Graduate Hotels, overseeing the group’s portfolio of more than 30 properties. Melotti most recently served as vice president of hotel and casino operations at Hard Rock International, where he spent 18 years. Prior to Hard Rock, he worked for IHG at InterContinental London Park Lane and InterContinental Carlton Cannes.

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Beyond the Basics: How to Develop and Retain a Top-Performing Sales Team

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales at Allego

Maximizing sales rep performance is no easy task. 📈 Traditional sales training methods focus heavily on the first few weeks in the sales role. Companies dedicate time, resources, and budget to onboarding new hires, only for them to forget what was learned in those first few weeks, lose motivation, and struggle to come to grips with their role.

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STR: ’22 U.S. hotel revenues, profits and labor costs reached record-highs

Hotel Business

Total U.S. hotel revenues, profits and labor costs reached an all-time high, according to STR ‘s P&L data for 2022. With more supply in the market, the key profitability metrics each came in lower than their pre-pandemic comparable on a per-available-room basis. 2022 estimated totals Revenue: $239.7 billion GOP: $101.3 billion EBITDA: $74.8 billion Labor: $70.9 billion 2022 per-available-room metrics (% change from 2019) GOPPAR: $73.70 (-5.5%) TRevPAR: $202.23 (-4.3%) EBITDA PAR: $52.2

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Rockbridge reveals opening of The Junto

Boutique Hotel News

US: Private investment firm Rockbridge has announced the opening of independent lifestyle hotel The Junto this May in Columbus, Ohio. The Junto will be operated by Makeready , a division within Rockbridge. The hotel will offer 198 rooms and suites along with five food and beverage outlets. Breakfast, coffee, and a grab-and-go service will be available at Maudine’s; cocktails will be served in the fireside library the Trade Room; the rooftop bar Brass Eye provides views of downtown Columbus; th