Mon.Oct 09, 2023

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Puerto Rico to Start ‘No Passport, No Problem’ Tourism Campaign

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The State Department's passport processing sluggishness amid the American international tourism boom is an opportunity for Puerto Rico's destination marketing organization.

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TRUNK(HOTEL) to add Sapporo Location

Hospitality Net

After unveiling TRUNK (HOTEL) YOYOGI PARK, the renowned luxury hotel chain is set to launch a new establishment in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Named TRUNK(HOTEL) SAPPORO, this will be the fifth hotel under the brand, with doors set to open in Spring 2027.

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Gulf Countries Approve Unified Visa for Tourism

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Saudi Arabia and the UAE are the region's tourism powerhouses. A new unified visa looks to spread that success, but will mean the other countries have some developing to do.

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‘This isn’t a rebrand’: InterContinental unveils science-backed global brand strategy

Hotel Management

IHG’s luxury and lifestyle portfolio InterContinental Hotels and Resorts has unveiled a global brand evolution that aims to reimagine the luxury travel experience. Centred around cultural connection, cutting-edge technology, innovative design, and exceptional hospitality, the new era of InterContinental aims to strike a balance between ‘freedom and familiarity’ in a bid to satisfy the demands of modern luxury travellers.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Hilton Identifies a New ‘GenerAsian’ Traveler and Here’s What They Want

Skift Blog

Skift Take: What's in a name? Call them GenerAsian Travelers or Native Explorers, a majority of Asian travelers share a strong penchant for travel experiences rooted in culture and heritage. Their shared enthusiasm extends to exploring the broader region as well.

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HFTP Announces 2023 Paragon Award Recipient – Geneva Rinehart

Hospitality Net

Geneva Rinehart was selected as the 2023 Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) Paragon Award recipient for her significant contribution to the production of a key hospitality technology information resource for nearly three decades. She is also recognized for inhabiting the role as a central connector amongst industry players — vendors, hotel companies, consultants — ensuring that all are apprised of current trends and recognized for their contributions to the evolution of h

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North Yorkshire’s Luxurious Rudding Park Spa Hotel Improves Operational Transparency and Efficiency Using Maestro All-In-One PMS

Hospitality Net

Rudding Park, a privately owned luxury spa and golf resort in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, has taken great strides to invest in technology and keep pace with new operational challenges. The resort offers 90 guestrooms and suites, a destination spa, two restaurants, a kitchen garden, a private cinema, two golf courses, and multiple meetings and events venues spread across 300 acres of landscaped gardens and woodlands.

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Airbnb Officially Ending Airbnb Plus Program

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Airbnb Plus didn't work out, and its official demise is the punctuation mark. Airbnb guests have many other ways to search for a stay, and the company's edge in exclusive listings has nothing to do with Plus.

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InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Unveils a Distinctive Global Brand Evolution

Hospitality Net

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, the world’s first and largest international luxury hotel brand, is embarking on an exciting new chapter with the launch of an extensive global brand evolution announced today.

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Skift Global Forum East Venue Highlight: Atlantis The Royal, Dubai

Skift Blog

Skift Take: We are thrilled to be at the ultra-luxury Atlantis The Royal in Dubai for Skift Global Forum East this December.

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Diving into Diversity: Decoding the Foundations of Inclusion in Hospitality Talent Acquisition

Speaker: Lauren Fernandez - CEO & Founder, Full Course

Companies all over the world, including Marriot International and Hilton Worldwide, are aware of the value of including DEI in their talent acquisition strategy. However, despite these initiatives, there is still plenty that the hospitality sector can do to promote DEI. When comparing the hospitality industries in India, Iraq, the UK, and the US, you will see that there is a consistent underrepresentation of persons from different ethnic, gender, and disability origins across all levels of the i

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The App-etising Future of Dining: Tech’s Sustainable Influence on Restaurants

Hospitality Net

Did you know restaurants are now on track to save 7.5 million trees annually thanks to tablet-based Point of Sale (POS) systems? Thanks to technology, the dining experience is more efficient and environmentally friendly than ever before.

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Skift India Report: Airfares Set to Go Up as Indigo Levies Fuel Charge

Skift Blog

Skift Take: India's largest airline has introduced a distance-dependent fuel surcharge and other airlines are expected to follow suit. Doubt that will have much effect on India's consistently growing aviation sector.

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Great Wolf Lodge Expands the Family Fun at Its Pocono Mountains Resort with Completion of $125 Million Resort-Wide Transformation

Hospitality Net

Great Wolf Lodge Pocono Mountains celebrated the completion of an expansive $125 million, top-to-bottom resort transformation that will give families new reasons to visit the beloved indoor water park resort. Actress and Broadway icon Sutton Foster, and renowned interior designer Nate Berkus were on-hand to help celebrate the official launch of the completely reimagined resort, with Berkus cutting the ribbon for the elegantly-appointed three-bedroom Woodland Villas and Foster capping the festivi

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Saudi Arabia Is Drafting Official ‘7-Star Standards’ For Its New Luxury Island

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Saudi Arabia looks like it wants to open the first 7-star hotel, officially. It certainly has the money to do it.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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EHL Graduate School Announces Half-Day Course on Revenue Management Strategy

Hospitality Net

EHL Graduate School in Lausanne is excited to announce an exclusive course titled "Achieving Profitable Growth in Hospitality with Revenue Management Strategy" scheduled for Monday, November 13, 2023. As the hospitality industry evolves, revenue management remains a pivotal strategy, ensuring increased profitability and efficiency for businesses large and small.

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AI Assistants in Travel and Hospitality: Personalized Recommendations and Assistance

Are Morch

The travel and hospitality industry has undergone a profound transformation, largely attributed to the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across its diverse facets. One striking development within this landscape is the emergence of seamless AI assistants. AI assistants are revolutionizing the way travelers plan their trips and hotels cater to their guests.

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Embracing Technology to Enhance Hospitality: How Rotana is Breaking Down Silos for a Seamless Guest Experience

Hospitality Net

In a dynamic world where technology is rapidly advancing, the hospitality industry is at the precipice of a transformative era. Embracing innovative technologies promises to elevate guest experiences, empower hospitality employees, and streamline operations. Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with hotels across the Middle East, Africa, Eastern Europe and Türkiye , has recognized the potential of technology and is at the forefront of this revolution.

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Exclusive: Oaks refreshed for recovery with New Zealand property upgrades

Hotel Management

Minor Hotels is investing its New Zealand portfolio with major renovations taking place at key Oaks properties, as Minor Hotels Area Manager New Zealand, Jamie O’Donnell, explains. Jamie, tell us a bit about the hotels under your remit and how they differ? With a presence in Auckland, Wellington and Queenstown, Minor Hotels has solid coverage in key destinations across New Zealand.

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A Buyer’s Guide to Future-Proofing Your Restaurant Tech Stack

The race to 100% digital is on. With the restaurant industry still in the early innings of its digital transformation, brands need an airtight strategy when it comes to building out their tech stack. Download the buyer’s guide to learn where to prioritize your efforts and get the most out of every investment.

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Wyndham to Open Flagship Dolce Hotel Close to Versailles

Hospitality Net

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,100 hotels across more than 95 countries, today announced the upcoming opening of the upscale 178-room Dolce by Wyndham Versailles - Domaine du Montcel. Located in the heart of France’s Yvelines region and minutes from the world-renowned Palace of Versailles, the property was once owned by the Oberkampf-Mallet family and has been fully renovated by 2BDM Architects, one of France’s most prominent architec

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Wyndham, Tryp make China-Taiwan debut as travel ramps up

Hotel Management

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts has launched its first Tryp and Wyndham branded hotels in the China-Taiwan region. The openings of Tryp by Wyndham New Taipei Linkou, in partnership with Qingyu Property Co. Ltd, and Wyndham Sun Moon Lake, in partnership with Lijing Enterprise Co. Ltd, coincide with the rise in inbound traveller numbers. According to the Taiwan Tourism Bureau, inbound arrivals are set to reach 6 million by the end of 2023.

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MMGY Study Examines The Changing Role Of Technology In Travel

Hospitality Net

A new study released today by MMGY Travel Intelligence examines technology’s growing impact on travel from two distinct perspectives: the traveler and the marketer. The comparative study, titled Emerging Technologies in Travel & TourismTM, explores innovations such as artificial intelligence, virtual assistants and augmented reality through the lens of the travel industry.

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Renovation trends: stylish, custom and connected

eHotelier

Renovation trends: stylish, custom and connected - Insights - Insights Keeping 2023 property improvement projects on target requires creative procurement, realistic scheduling, and wherever possible, going local.

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ABM Success Recipe: Mastering the Crawl, Walk, Run Approach

Shifting to an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy can be both exciting and challenging. Well-implemented ABM motions build engagement with high-value accounts and drive impactful campaigns that resonate with your audience. But where do you begin, and how do you progress from crawling to running? Watch now as Demand Gen experts delve into the essentials of each stage of the ABM process.

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Internship goals: why studying and working is a killer combination

Hospitality Net

When deciding whether to obtain a degree in a field you wish to work in or to start with real-world work experience to move toward your career path, it may seem like a difficult decision. The good news is, you can choose to have the best of both worlds. By participating in an internship while obtaining your degree, you will come out with the qualification you wanted along with the work experience you need to land a job that puts you on your desired future career path and gives you a competitive

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Global research by SiteMinder reveals travellers from Asia, Latin America lead in intent, bleisure, digitisation

SiteMinder

Bangkok, Thailand – SiteMinder, the world’s leading open hotel commerce platform, has released the 2023 edition of the world’s largest consumer research on accommodation, which reveals that the global intent to travel over the next 12 months is highest among travellers from Asia and Latin America. In comparison to the global average of 57%, travellers from India (78%), China (76%), Indonesia (65%) and Mexico (64%) all intend to spend more time travelling over the coming year.

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No room at the inn: Why disabled people struggle to book hotels

Hospitality Net

Staying in hotels can be a harrowing experience for people with disabilities. When Julie Reiskin, 58, tried to book an accessible room in Chicago, she got one with no roll-in shower. In D.C., the bed was too high. Throughout her travels, she’s often had to go days without bathing and has had to sleep in her power wheelchair.

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Is Hospitality Education in Crisis?

eHotelier

There is increasing evidence that international hospitality education at all levels faces significant challenges. The evidence is in the declining student numbers and the closure of some departments and schools, with others being merged.

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Beyond The Meeting Room: Luxury Magazine Resource

Escape into a world of luxury and dive into the future of tech, fun takes on the American pastime, and many inspirational individuals. With engaging reports on fashion, food, travel, finance, sports, and more, download now and enjoy the read!

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Mending The Data Disconnect Between Green Certifications, Hotels And Consumers

Hospitality Net

Consumers are increasingly aware of the impact that travel has on the environment and its role in the climate crisis. With tourism accounting for 8% of the world’s carbon emissions and the hotel sector alone responsible for one-eighth of that volume, more travelers are choosing to book hotels with solid eco-credentials.

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Marriott International stakes a claim in NEOM

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Marriott International stakes a claim in NEOM Marriott International stakes a claim in NEOM Marriott International has announced it has signed an agreement with NEOM to open two luxury properties in Trojena, NEOM’s mountain destination located in the north-west region of Saudi Arabia. The agreement includes Saudi Arabia’s first W Hotel and a JW Marriott property… NEOM , set in northwest Saudi Arabia by the Red Sea is being built from the ground up as a living laboratory, with

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Rethinking Hospitality Workforce Strategies: The Power of Flexibility and Shift Swapping

Hospitality Net

In the dynamic realm of the hospitality industry, guest experiences stand as the epitome of our services. At the core of these experiences lies workforce- dedicated individuals motivated by empowerment, engagement, and a profound sense of ownership.

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How Parkhotel Adler drove direct revenue by upgrading its technology stack

Revinate

Customer stories How Parkhotel Adler drove direct revenue by upgrading its technology stack HOTEL TYPE: Independent SOLUTIONS USED: Revinate Marketing REGION: EMEA Goal Drive direct revenue. Strategy Data-centric campaign marketing. Results €500,429 in direct revenue since [.] The post How Parkhotel Adler drove direct revenue by upgrading its technology stack appeared first on Revinate.

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How Intent Data Helps Marketers Convert A-List Accounts

One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.