Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Skift Take: The newest generation of AI technology is unshackling the hospitality industry from traditional search and booking. Anna Jaffe, CEO at Mobi.ai, unpacks her predictions for search's future and how hotels can better understand travelers’ needs through natural language interfaces and innovative search capabilities.
Lodging
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
NEWTON, Massachusetts—Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced the execution of a deal to open five Sonesta ES Suites hotels in the Dominican Republic. The first property, Sonesta ES Suites ELEMENTS Jarabacoa, is scheduled to open in the first trimester of 2026 with the remaining four hotels to be completed within seven years. Sonesta ES Suites ELEMENTS Jarabacoa, an upscale, extended-stay hotel, will be located in the La Vega province.
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Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Skift Take: The highly anticipated Skift Global Forum is back in New York City this week, kicking off on Tuesday evening.
Lodging
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
According to AAA booking data, the two travel categories seeing increased demand compared to last year are flights and cruises. Domestic flight bookings are up 1 percent and international flight bookings are up 3 percent. Travelers are paying about the same as they did last fall. The average domestic roundtrip ticket is $660, and the average international roundtrip ticket is $1,315.
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.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Skift Take: Hotels have become too servile, letting badly behaved guests ruin carefully crafted experiences. They need to take notes from the Hôtel du Cap, where standards and behavior are gently enforced for the benefit of all.
Lodging
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
ASHEVILLE, North Carolina—Moxy Asheville officially opened, celebrating with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and remarks from project partners and local dignitaries. Located on Biltmore Avenue, Moxy Asheville is six stories tall with 115 guestrooms. Guests are greeted with a cocktail, mocktail, or coffee along with their room key upon check-in at Bar Moxy.
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Lodging
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, announced plans for a new boutique luxury hotel in New York City. Marking the brand’s third hotel in the market, Kimpton Rockefeller Center will serve as a gateway to New York. Developed in partnership with Extell Development Company, the hotel is set to open in late 2025.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Skift Take: Thayer, the best-known VC firm that invests in travel startups, is essentially merging with a newer fund called Derive. The deal is being pitched as a way to "drive innovation in travel tech," which is VC-speak for "we want to make money off the next big thing in travel apps.
eHotelier
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
If your booking process feels slow, unclear, or unresponsive, you might be ghosting your guests without even realizing it.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Skift Take: As travel rebounds, it's time to reassess what consumers, businesses, and governments need to keep the industry growing sustainably. The ecosystem’s health depends on partnerships that extend across the value chain.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Global Sales and David Phelan, Account Manager
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.
Hotel Business
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Peachtree Group has received its I-956F approval from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the government agency that oversees the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program , for the firm’s currently under-construction TownePlace Suites Palmdale in Palmdale, CA. The I-956F approval marks a crucial step in Peachtree’s ongoing efforts to facilitate investment opportunities through the EB-5 program, which is designed to promote economic growth and job creation in the U.S.
Skift Blog
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Skift Take: Younger generations form the biggest traveler base in India, and are key to the country's growth as a source market. Millennials' willingness to spend more on travel is a positive sign for their tourism economies of their destinations.
Hotel Business
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Hilton and JM Hospitality Inc. have opened Spark by Hilton Toronto Markham, marking the brand’s entry into the Canadian market. Located about 17 miles north of Toronto, the property joins eight other Spark hotels in various stages of development across Canada. Spark opened its first hotel in Mystic, CT, in September 2023 , just nine months after the brand was first announced.
Hotel Marketer
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
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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.
Hotel Designs
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Hotel Designs Staycity Group opens the doors to its latest Wilde Staycity Group opens the doors to its latest Wilde Wilde, Dublin-based Staycity Group’s premium brand, has opened Wilde London Liverpool Street the first property to feature its redesigned logo and branding and with a fresh look to its ground floor interiors… The 106-apartment Wilde London Liverpool Street , in London’s former historic Petticoat Lane, features a structured ground floor with lobby, bar and communal space where
Demand Calendar
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Here is a story that gives an authentic look into the life of a revenue manager. They juggle many systems and handle intense pressure from asset managers every day. Their bosses may not always notice their hard work, but it makes a difference in every part of the business and every dollar earned.
Hotel Designs
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Hotel Designs Product watch: Schlüter-LIPROTEC shines a light on interior design Product watch: Schlüter-LIPROTEC shines a light on interior design Schlüter-Systems has strengthened its portfolio of lighting systems for the UK domestic market through the availability of advanced control and luminaire technology which enhances performance whilst also offering almost unlimited creative choice… Encompassing the latest LED technology, Schlüter-LIPROTEC creates restful lighting for relaxing sp
eHotelier
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
As technology evolves, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a valuable tool across industries, especially in hospitality. However, with this rapid advancement, misconceptions about AI's role in replacing human workers have also surfaced.
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
Hotel News Resource
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Article - Billion Pound Tax Bombshell to Hit U.K. Hospitality Industry - The end of business rates relief will sting hospitality with a £928m bill in April, unless the Government addresses the looming cliff edge.
Hotelier Magazine
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
ENOCH, Alta. — The River Cree Resort and Casino has announced a $200-million expansion to include a new tower of hotel rooms, a pool, more conference rooms and food options. The resort on the Enoch Cree Nation, just to the south of Whitemud Drive and west of Winterburn Road, is adding this the expansion to the initial facility built nearly 20 years ago.
Hotel News Resource
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Article - Downloadable Guide: The Ultimate Guide to Metasearch for Hotels - Discover how to harness the power of metasearch with our comprehensive guide, designed to elevate your hotelâs visibility and drive direct bookings.
Hotel Business
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Thayer Ventures , a venture capital firm focused on technology innovation in travel and hospitality, and Derive Ventures , an early-stage investment firm dedicated to travel and hospitality, have formed Thayer Investment Partners (TIP). The new platform will leverage the experience of both firm’s founding members to drive value for industry partners and invest in new start-up companies.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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Hotel News Resource
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Article - Hotel Rate Management: Understanding What It is and How to Do It - Whatâs the number one activity that fuels revenue generation at your independent hotel?
Hotel Business
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Christina Trauthwein, VP, content & partnerships, Hotel Business, brings readers inside the September issue, which features a cover story on Super 8’s 50th anniversary; a report on a recent executive roundtable, hosted and sponsored by Rockbridge about leading with action and optimism; our annual brands report and franchise fees; as well as a special supplement on casinos.
eHotelier
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Aligned Corporate Residences, a new player in the serviced apartment sector, has listed the freehold interest in its Mackay property, presenting a compelling investment opportunity with an attractive net return.
Hotel Business
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
HQ Hotels & Residences , the newly launched lifestyle hospitality brand spearheaded by sbe Chairman/CEO Sam Nazarian has appointed Mike Metcalf as president. With more than 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Metcalf joins the HQ Hotels team from Crescent Hotels & Resorts, where he served as COO, EVP, SVP, operations and VP, business development during his 18 years with the company.
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!
eHotelier
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Marriott International, Inc. and PT. Pakuwon Jati Tbk. announced a signed agreement to develop five additional properties, comprising more than 1,300 rooms across Indonesia.
Hotel Business
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean? Let me explain. And let me also just say that my explanation will not be as eloquent and inspiring as Damon West’s , but the message—or moral—of the story will hopefully be just as thought-provoking and, perhaps, even motivational. I had the privilege of attending RTRX again this year in Columbus, OH, in conjunction with our executive roundtable, hosted and sponsored by Rockbridge.
eHotelier
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Hotel Jackson, an award winning, family-owned luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Jackson, Wyoming is thrilled to announce the appointment of acclaimed Executive Chef Malyna Si who will lead the hotel’s culinary concepts including locally beloved FIGS and a new signature restaurant opening in Summer 2025.
gcommerce
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
I’m at 30,000 feet on my way to the world’s greatest marketing conference, a conference I’d bet most of you have never heard o f. Inbound , imagined, and launched on the world by HubSpot , is attended by 11,000 brilliant marketers and features presentations, panels, and networking with the most celebrated marketers of our time. This marks GCommerce’s tenth year attending, and over that decade, the inspiration and practical advice we’ve gleaned from countless Inbound sessions have been our secret
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