Skift Blog
AUGUST 19, 2024
Skift Take: The notable lack of New York, Tokyo, and Delhi in the top 20 highlights the difference between a city's international standing and a given airport's nonstop connectivity.
Lodging
AUGUST 19, 2024
Marriott International, Inc. announced a long-term licensing agreement with Sonder Holdings Inc., which is expected to add over 9,000 rooms to Marriott’s portfolio by year-end and approximately 1,500 rooms to its pipeline. Under this agreement, Sonder’s open and pipeline portfolio, which primarily consists of apartment-style accommodations in urban markets, is expected to be added to the Marriott system under a new collection called “Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy.
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Skift Blog
AUGUST 19, 2024
Skift Take: Sonder has recently struggled, having not been profitable since going public in a blank check deal in 2022. The heft of Marriott's distribution system will boost the company. Marriott will gain access to Sonder's units, many of which are roomy apartment-style lodging and in neighborhoods where it's hard to build hotels.
Lodging
AUGUST 19, 2024
NORWALK, Connecticut—Shatterproof announced its 2025 Shatterproof Hospitality Heroes honoree, Amanda Hite. Hite is the president of STR, a CoStar Group company, and is being recognized for her courage and commitment to raising awareness of substance use disorders and ending addiction stigma. She will be honored during the eighth annual Hospitality Heroes Reception, which will be held during the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) on January 29, 2025.
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
AUGUST 19, 2024
Skift Take: Mallorca authorities are trying to respond to local frustrations with mass tourism by cracking down on short-term rentals.
Are Morch
AUGUST 19, 2024
Do you like receiving print marketing? Does anyone? I find it annoying, impersonal, and environmentally irresponsible. The nail in the coffin for print marketing was an all too familiar term of artificial intelligence (AI). Massive search engines like Bing, Ask, and Google use AI to process billions of clicks a day and build a site […] The post The Most Effective and Eco-Friendly Marketing for Your Dollar appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Transformation Coach.
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Lodging
AUGUST 19, 2024
Located on the scenic Hammock Coast, the historic city of Georgetown is home to a new boutique property, The George Hotel. Housed in the former Georgetown Times building, the property represents a couple of “firsts”: the first hotel to open and operate on the city’s historic Front Street in more than 50 years, as well as The Indigo Road’s first property to open in the company’s home state of South Carolina.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 19, 2024
Skift Take: Tiqets CEO Laurens Leurink says sales of travel experiences are booming. Gen Z and Millennials want cultural engagement, not checklist sightseeing. So with some help from AI, Tiqets has recently quadrupled its sales without adding staff.
Hotel Management
AUGUST 19, 2024
Accommodation Australia incoming CEO James Goodwin has attended his first AA national board meeting in Canberra, alongside new Board Vice-Chair Emma Hynes. The board met in recent weeks at Hotel Realm in Canberra for the first time since the resignation of CEO Michael Johnson and Vice-Chair Sean Hunt of Marriott. “It was great to have this meeting in Canberra, close to the politicians where a lot of our work on behalf of members is done,” said Board Chair, David Mansfield “It was also great to h
Skift Blog
AUGUST 19, 2024
Skift Take: Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky is heading back to Skift Global Forum for the fourth consecutive year - and we can’t wait to hear all the exciting new plans for the company's future.
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.
Lodging
AUGUST 19, 2024
CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that an affiliate of Hyatt has completed the sale of the 1,641-room Hyatt Regency Orlando and adjacent 45 acres of land to affiliates of RIDA Development Corporation and an Ares Management Real Estate fund for approximately $1.07 billion while retaining a long-term management agreement under the Hyatt Regency brand.
Are Morch
AUGUST 19, 2024
Getting educated on using a search engine optimization (SEO) company or agency is very wise. SEO has kicked in the door of online marketing and set all-new standards for key business growth and marketing concerns. If you are not using SEO now, you will, and it is highly likely your competition will or is already. […] The post S.E.O. and Y.O.U.; What Can Search Engine Optimization Do For Your Brand?
Lodging
AUGUST 19, 2024
WASHINGTON—American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President and CEO Kevin Carey released the following statement after the General Services Administration (GSA) announced its fiscal year 2025 per diem rates for federal workers. GSA’s per diem guidelines govern reimbursement for federal employees’ lodging and meal expenses for official government travel.
Webrezpro
AUGUST 19, 2024
Escape to the mountains at Trappers Hill Lodges & Campground. Located in the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, this property has both cabins and tent sites. You can hike, bike, or simply sit by the river. They’re pet friendly, so Fido can come as well!
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
AUGUST 19, 2024
Hotel Designs The multifunctional magic of BoConcept beds The multifunctional magic of BoConcept beds In the ever-evolving world of hospitality, staying ahead of trends and guest expectations is crucial – one of the most significant trends making waves in hotel design is the incorporation of multifunctional furniture, particularly beds… BoConcept has consistently pioneered innovative designs that enhance both aesthetic appeal and functional efficiency.
Hospitality Tech
AUGUST 19, 2024
As the hospitality industry faces fragmentation, Francisco Pérez-Lozao of Amadeus discusses the urgent need for a unified, cloud-native approach to drive revenue and enhance guest experiences.
gcommerce
AUGUST 19, 2024
Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are often the biggest revenue-producing periods for hotels. With increasing competition and more companies fighting for your guests' wallets in 2024, planning your Black Friday strategy early is key to having a successful weekend (or week) once November rolls around. Here, our marketing and search teams will share some of the best tips and tricks for making the most of Black Friday.
Hospitality Tech
AUGUST 19, 2024
Hotel operators must reconsider the ways in which they interact with guests and staff and look for opportunities to improve.
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 Designs
AUGUST 19, 2024
Hotel Designs Verno House Budapest joins Vignette Collection Verno House Budapest joins Vignette Collection A boutique retreat in the heart of the city, Verno House Budapest, Vignette Collection will mark the Hungarian debut of IHG’s first collection brand… Vignette Collection properties are unique in their identity, yet united by the vision to offer a more authentic way to travel.
Hotel Business
AUGUST 19, 2024
This year My Place Hotels is celebrating 10 years of franchising. Hotel Business caught up with Ryan Rivett , the company’s president/CEO, to talk about the accomplishment. This year marks 10 years of franchising for My Place. What are your thoughts on this milestone? Well, in many ways it’s just a number. Over the past 10 years of our growth and development into the franchise system we are today, the world has changed so frequently and dynamically that it really doesn’t feel like 10 years.
eHotelier
AUGUST 19, 2024
The progressive luxury trend presents a bright future for the entire industry because it shows that there are many different travelers who all want different things – alternatives for alternative thinkers, if you will.
Hospitality Tech
AUGUST 19, 2024
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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Hotel News Resource
AUGUST 19, 2024
Article - The State Of The American Traveler In August 2024 - Overnight trip volume surpasses 2023, but how are American travelers paying for it?
Hotel News Resource
AUGUST 19, 2024
For Generation Z, a hotel stay is more than just a place to sleep. The hotel itself is an essential part of their travel experience - a destination in itself.
Hotelier Magazine
AUGUST 19, 2024
OTTAWA — The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) has named Beth McMahon as its new president and CEO. An award-winning association leader, McMahon brings extensive experience to the role and is poised to lead the HAC into an exciting new chapter of growth and advocacy success. McMahon has been a transformative leader in association management for over twenty years.
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!
Hotel News Resource
AUGUST 19, 2024
Each year, HVS researches and compiles development costs from our database of actual hotel construction budgets. This source provides the basis for our illustrated total development costs per room and per product type.
Hotel Business
AUGUST 19, 2024
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has revealed that an affiliate of Hyatt has completed the sale of the 1,641-room Hyatt Regency Orlando and adjacent 45 acres of land to affiliates of RIDA Development Corporation and an Ares Management Real Estate fund for approximately $1.07 billion, while retaining a long-term management agreement under the Hyatt Regency brand.
Hotel News Resource
AUGUST 19, 2024
Under this agreement, Sonder's open and pipeline portfolio, which primarily consists of apartment-style accommodations in urban markets, is expected to be added to the Marriott system under a new collection called 'Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy'.
Hotel Business
AUGUST 19, 2024
Owner and developer Rockbridge has acquired the 200-room Hyatt House Chicago/West Loop-Fulton Market. The hotel is located near Chicago’s downtown West Loop and Fulton Market, a hub for corporate campuses including McDonald’s global headquarters, as well as entertainment, restaurants and nightlife. Built in 2019, the 14-story property is the only select-service and major brand hotel in the area.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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