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Southwest Airlines Tries to Blunt Impact of Boeing Delivery Delays With MAX 8 Orders

Skift Blog

Skift Take: It's nice to have a backup plan, and the Max 8 is filling that role for Southwest until delayed Max 7 orders arrive.

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Hospitality Financial Leadership – The #1 Budget Mistake You Want to Avoid

Hotel Financial Coach Blog

Click on image to learn more Hospitality Financial Leadership The #1 Budget Mistake You Want to Avoid Purchase on Amazon in paperback, hardcover or Kindle format PURCHASE HERE Complimentary Discovery Call – [link] Video Course Links: [link] [link] Be sure to check out my other services on the links below. On-line Strategic Hospitality Financial Leadership Workshops The 3 Month 1-1 Financial Leadership Mentoring Program Hotel Accounting Policy Manuals Hotel Asset Management Program Strategi

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Skift Turns 11: 5 Big Themes Shaping the Future of Travel

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Our goal is to constantly come up with new ways of looking at the world – and understand how shifts affect global travel.

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Digital nomads – who they are and how they are shaping the travel industry?

eHotelier

Digital nomads – who they are and how they are shaping the travel industry? - Insights Here’s what you need to know about digital nomads and how you can attract them to your hotel.

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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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How Important Is Google Travel to Google?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: From political challenges to internal reassessments, Google Travel is clearly going through a transition.

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Mastering The Art of Resort Revenue Management

Catala Consulting

In the fiercely competitive hospitality industry, the essence of successful resort revenue management lies in data-driven decision-making. This approach is pivotal in optimizing financial performance and driving both revenue growth and guest satisfaction. Resort revenue management has become an indispensable tool for businesses, fostering strategies that maximize yield and build strong customer relationships.

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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill Transforms Operations

Hospitality Tech

With NCR Aloha, Firebirds is able to get operational and financial insights through analytics, can easily integrate solutions through the cloud and deploy directly to all locations.

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Hotels in India Rush to Capture ‘Premium’ Demand

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Prices are rising and the shift in traveler preferences runs counter to the perception of India as a budget market.

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Jet's Pizza Tops 5M Orders Through AI Talk, Text Features

Hospitality Tech

The 5 million total orders fulfilled through the OrderAI technology have accounted for approximately $140 million in sales for Jet’s 340 stores.

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Hotel Asset Managers Are on the Rise Worldwide

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Hotel asset managers can be specialist advisors and go-betweens for owners and operators. As the asset-light model and third-party management spread in Asia Pacific and beyond, asset managers will gain influence as strategic allies.

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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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P.F. Chang's CEO to Step Down

Hospitality Tech

Damola Adamolekun to step down as CEO; Rohit Manocha named Interim CEO.

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Amadeus Forms Strategic Partnership with Meituan, Leading Chinese eCommerce Platform

Amadeus Hospitality

Originally published to the Amadeus Newsroom New partnership enables iHotelier® customers to sell inventory on the Meituan platform July 31, 2023 – China’s leading technology driven retail platform, Meituan , enables its hundreds of millions of users to book anything from restaurants, movie tickets and travel itineraries. Now, thanks to a new partnership with Amadeus , hoteliers using iHotelier® Channel Management ™ will be able to connect directly to Meituan to share their availability, r

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Sheilina Henry Promoted to President of Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse

Hospitality Tech

Henry joined Bloomin' Brands in 2012. She most recently added leadership for Off-Premises Dining to her Senior Vice President responsibilities.

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Hotel Budgeting for the First Year - Overcoming Challenges.

Belza

Hotel Budgeting for the First Year - Overcoming Challenges and Maximizing Profits | Hotel Marketing

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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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Cloudbeds announces partnership with Vrbo

eHotelier

Full API integration will grant Cloudbeds customers access and visibility to a worldwide market of vacation rental-focused travelers.

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HSMAI Washington DC Chapter announces State of the Industry Program

eHotelier

HSMAI Washington DC Chapter invites hospitality professionals to attend its annual State of the Industry program on 24 August.

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Island Retreat Sheraton Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort unveils property reimagination

eHotelier

Sheraton Phu Quoc Long Beach Resort is pleased to share that it has recently completed an elegant update of its guestrooms and public spaces as part of a multi-phase property redesign. The resort’s compelling new look blends subtle tropical accents with modern simplicity and international feel. The reimagination, as well as the launch of new sustainability initiatives, reflect the beloved resort’s commitment to immersing travellers into Pearl Island’s charms while helping to preserve Phu Quoc’s

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Palazzo Versace transforms into the Imperial Hotel

eHotelier

Palazzo Versace is now known as the Imperial Hotel, marking the start of a new chapter for the renowned, luxury five-star resort.

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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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Zachary Bjorklund appointed Executive Chef at The Bidwell Marriott in Portland

eHotelier

Located in the heart of downtown Portland, The Bidwell Marriott announces the appointment of Zachary Bjorklund as Executive Chef. In his role, Bjorklund will oversee the 258-room hotel's Pacific Northwest-inspired restaurant, High Horse, in addition to all catering and banquet offerings.

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Shaun Robinson appointed General Manager at Hilton San Diego Bayfront

eHotelier

Hilton San Diego Bayfront announced the appointment of Shaun Robinson to general manager of the 1,190-room bayfront hotel featuring more than 165,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and located just steps away from the San Diego Convention Center. In his new role, he will ensure that Hilton San Diego Bayfront maintains its excellent reputation in providing purposeful and passionate customer service while continuing to enhance the guest experience for leisure, business and group travelers.

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The Secret to Boosting Profit & Guest Satisfaction

eHotelier

Today’s guests demand autonomy and convenience. Hotels are challenged to provide information and services that suit their guests when they need them most. Hoteliers have found an increasing demand for in-room and mobile dining, and those who have been able to provide this service have seen a great return on investment.

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Dusit launches new group-wide sustainability program Tree of Life

eHotelier

Fully embracing ‘Sustainability’ as one of the four key pillars of Dusit Graciousness, Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has rolled out a new group-wide sustainability initiative, Tree of Life, designed to ensure the company delivers on its promise to always have a positive impact wherever it sets foot.

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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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Accor Pacific partners invest over $300 million in hotel renovations and refurbishments

eHotelier

Accor Pacific, the largest hotel operator in Australia and New Zealand, is delighted to announce that its partners have invested more than $300 million in hotel renovations and refurbishments since the beginning of 2022. This significant investment demonstrates Accor Pacific and its partner’s commitment to providing exceptional guest experiences and maintaining the highest standards of quality across its portfolio.

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