Fri.Nov 08, 2024

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Booking Holdings to Lay Off Employees, Shift Spending Priorities

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Was Booking Holdings getting too fat? With operating costs outpacing revenue growth, something had to give. We might not know the exact chess moves for awhile.

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Accor Announces the Signing of Novotel Tirupati and ibis Styles Tirupati

Hospitality Net

350-Room Cluster Property Set To Open in 2028.

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The Peninsula Hotels’ New Brand Campaign: Focus on Staff Stories, Not Luxury Cliches

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As The Peninsula's director of marketing puts it, "Travel is an incredible thing to do and to experience, and who better to tell that story than the people who make it possible?

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Hotel Performance Insights: Benchmarking and Trends from the Mews Data Snap 2024

Hospitality Net

Data isn’t meaningful unless you do something with it. Let’s say your average RevPAR for June is $150. Alone, that doesn’t mean very much. But what if you compare that number to the average RevPAR, globally and within your region? If you measure whether you’re improving year-on-year, month-on-month? If you look beyond RevPAR to accompanying key metrics?

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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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Expedia-Uber Deal? No Way, Says Barry Diller

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Even if Uber-Expedia was the right deal — and that was dubious — it was the wrong time.

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Empowering Journeys: Accor’s Reveal Talent Program Transforms Aspiring Leaders

Hospitality Net

At Accor, we empower team members to take on leadership roles and advance their careers through our Reveal Talent program. By investing in mentorship and training, we are building a diverse, dynamic workforce prepared to shape the future of hospitality.

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Oberoi Hotels & Resorts to debut in London’s iconic Mayfair in 2027

Hospitality Net

Grosvenor and EIH London Investments Ltd have today announced that South Molton, in London’s prestigious Mayfair, will be home to the Indian luxury hospitality group’s first Oberoi Hotel in the UK.

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Travel + Leisure CEO’s Plan: More Upscale, New Markets and Sports Tourism

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Timeshares are basically a real estate product wrapped in a financial product wrapped in a vacation. And Travel + Leisure Co. CEO believes the model has several distinctive advantages over other travel businesses.

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IHCL Partners for Growth of The Claridges Brand and Management of the Landmark Hotel ‘The Claridges, New Delhi’

Hospitality Net

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announces its partnership to expand the iconic Claridges brand with the signing of a management contract for the landmark hotel ’The Claridges, New Delhi’, commencing April 2025.

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Student Travel Player EF Partners With Thai Tourism on Responsible Travel Effort

Skift Blog

Skift Take: It's relatively rare for a destination marketing organization like Thailand's to work with a tour operator to help create and promote more sustainably designed tours.

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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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Pakistan’s First Exclusive Beach Resort Ready to Make Waves

Hospitality Net

Khoj Resorts is proud to announce the upcoming launch of Khoj Resort Allana, a premier luxury destination nestled along the serene coast of the Arabian Sea. Poised to redefine the standards of hospitality in Pakistan, Khoj Resort Allana offers an unparalleled experience that blends world-class amenities with the natural beauty of the country’s pristine beachside location.

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How Hotel Tech Can Capture the Hearts of Millennial and Gen Z Travelers 

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Millennial and Gen Z travelers are stress-testing hotels’ ability to keep up with customer technology preferences. Hotel owners and operators need to seek out creative tech features and amenities to help them compete in an ever-changing travel landscape.

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Sabre and BookLogic partner to advance retailing and distribution strategies across Turkey and the Middle East

Hospitality Net

Collaboration brings SynXis® platform and global GDS/IDS connectivity and alternative distribution channels for up to 1,200 independent hotels and resorts globally with a focus on driving growth in the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia

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Technology’s Role in Reinventing the Concierge, Not Replacing It

Hospitality Tech

Concierge technology helps elevate the guest experience by allowing staff to focus on personalized service and unique requests.

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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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La Estoria, Goa - IHCL SeleQtions Opens Its Doors

Hospitality Net

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the opening of La Estoria, Goa - IHCL SeleQtions. Nestled in the picturesque coastal village of Candolim, hotel offers a harmonious blend of Goan-Portuguese design and contemporary elegance.

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Case study: Scandi-inspired design from BoConcept in The 55

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Case study: Scandi-inspired design from BoConcept in The 55 Case study: Scandi-inspired design from BoConcept in The 55 Danish furniture design brand BoConcept has brought accessible luxury and hygge to London’s thoughtfully curated The 55 by Le Mirage, with Scandinavian-inspired furnishings and window dressings… The 55 by Le Mirage is an independent hotel set in the Notting Hill district of London that caters to the traveller who appreciates refinement without ostentat

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The Art Of Selling Tech To Hotels

Hospitality Net

This discussion is a collaborative effort between Pertlink and the Bookallil Advisory and provides practical advice for technology vendors on effectively selling their products to the hotel industry. The episode, part of a more extensive series focusing on different tech topics, outlines a list of "do’s" and "don’ts" for tech salespeople to consider.

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Robust Performance in Europe's Travel Sector Despite Inflationary Challenges: Q3 2024 Report

Hotel News Resource

Despite inflationary pressures, Europe's travel sector demonstrated a strong performance in Q3 2024, exceeding pre&pandemic figures, with a 7% yearly increase in foreign arrivals and 5% in overnight stays

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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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Caribbean jewel resort reopens, reimagined

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Caribbean jewel resort reopens, reimagined Caribbean jewel resort reopens, reimagined The Caribbean jewel that is the Hermitage Bay resort is reopening its doors this November following extensive renovations under new ownership… Tucked away, on the rolling hillside of Antigua ‘s west coast, one will find the laid-back, luxury resort of Hermitage Bay peering out across the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, with its new doors firmly wide open.

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LE: APEC construction pipeline reaches new highs in Q3

Hotel Business

The hotel development pipeline across the Asia-Pacific, excluding China, region (APEC) continued its notable growth trajectory through the third quarter of 2024, according to the latest Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE). At the close of Q3, the total APEC hotel construction pipeline reached new record highs of 2,072 projects and 410,863 rooms, representing year-over-year (YOY) increases of 7% and 3% respectively.

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From “Heads in Beds” to “Catalyst for Community Vitality”: the role of Destination Organizations in a More Competitive World

Hospitality Net

Destinations International (DI), the world’s leading association representing destination organizations and convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs), shared insights and announced new resources to support and advance the travel and tourism industry during its 2024 Advocacy Summit, held in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico, October 22-24. The underlying message, represented in the theme “The Advocate as Catalyst,” is that the tourism industry, and destination organizations in particular, need to be recognize

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U.S. hotel results for week ending Nov. 2

Hotel Business

The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through Nov. 2. Oct. 27 through Nov. 2 (percentage change from comparable week in 2023): Occupancy: 60.8% (+1.9%) ADR: $154.99 (+1.2%) RevPAR: $94.22 (+3.1%) Among the top 25 markets, Tampa saw the largest occupancy lift (+34.7% to 80.5%), due to continued displacement demand from Hurricane Milton.

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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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Casa Loma Beach Hotel – blending a bohemian spirit with the natural energy of the Pacific

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Casa Loma Beach Hotel – blending a bohemian spirit with the natural energy of the Pacific Casa Loma Beach Hotel – blending a bohemian spirit with the natural energy of the Pacific Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Casa Loma Hotel’s transformation by Interior Design studio Electric Bowery stands as a homage to the region’s creative heritage and natural surroundings… Completing the architecture and interiors for Casa Loma Hotel’s renovation, Electric Bowery marries the local bohem

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JLL: Q3 RevPAR up 14% vs 2019

Hotel Business

JLL has released its Q3 2024 U.S. Hotel Investment Trends report. This quarter’s report highlights the following key trends: Bifurcation in hotel performance persists as RevPAR growth slows While RevPAR remains up 14% to 2019, growth has stagnated, rising just 1% vs. 2023, driven by declines in domestic leisure travel amid contracting consumer savings.

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Master Content Marketing and Promotion Ideas for Hotels

Hotelogix

In today’s competitive travel industry, hotels need to do more than just offer a clean room and friendly service—they need to grab potential guests’ attention. One of the most effective ways to do this is through content marketing. By sharing valuable and engaging information, hotels can build relationships with guests, increase brand visibility, and ultimately boost bookings.

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Wendy Kallergis, CEO of Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association, Set to Retire

Hotel News Resource

Wendy Kallergis, the leader of the Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association (GMBHA), has announced her retirement from the position of President and CEO. Serving the organization for nearly two decades, Kallergis will step down from her role on December 31, 2024.

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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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Cendyn: Phoenix leads in meetings growth for first time in ’24

Hotel Business

Phoenix ranked first in the top 25 markets with year-over-year (YOY) growth at 19.7% in October, according to Cendyn. It was the first time this year that the market accomplished this feat with a mix of national association, technology, healthcare and financial/banking, as well as The Lodging Conference. Las Vegas followed closely with growth at 17.7%, placing it in the top five markets for the 10th consecutive month.

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Weekly Update: Global Hotel Industry Continues to Thrive with Double&Digit RevPAR Growth

Hotel News Resource

Article - Weekly Update: Global Hotel Industry Continues to Thrive with Double-Digit RevPAR Growth - Globally, excluding the US, RevPAR continued to see double-digit growth for the second consecutive week, led by Italy with a 29.7% increase.

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Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Medical District UIC opens

Hotel Business

The Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Medical District UIC has debuted within the Illinois Medical District (IMD) on Chicago’s west side. Developed and owned by East Lake Management and managed by Maverick Hotels & Restaurants , the property features 135 guestrooms and 46 studio suites. The property is the first and only hotel in the IMD to offer guests an on-site indoor swimming pool and features amenities including WiFi, complimentary hot breakfast daily, pet-friendly accommodations and mor

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Transgender Discrimination in Hotels: a Wake&Up Call for Hoteliers

Hotel News Resource

As a Hotel HR Director and Human Resources Consultant, I’ve had countless conversations with operational leaders about compliance with employment law. Let me be clear: It doesn’t matter if you agree with the law or like the law & the law is the law.

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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.