Skift Blog
MARCH 17, 2023
Skift Take: The Federal Aviation Administration has a budget to maintain, but now is not the moment to dwell on the figures as staffing and safety issues emerge.
Lodging
MARCH 17, 2023
A prominent sign of the era of sustainable lodgings is the success of Soul Community Planet (SCP), a hotelier that prioritizes environmental responsibility, along with wellness and social stewardship. Ken Cruse, co-founder and chief executive officer, and Pam Cruse, co-founder and chief marketing officer, lead the company, which currently owns and operates nine hotels: three in California, three in Oregon, and three in Colorado, Hawaii, and Costa Rica, respectively.
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Skift Blog
MARCH 17, 2023
Skift Take: Even after the American Society of Travel Advisors weighed in with a plea to delay the removal of 40 percent of airfares from traditional retail channels by eight months, the carrier has confirmed there’ll be no 11th hour reprieve. All the travel industry can do now is brace itself.
Anthony Cole Training
MARCH 17, 2023
What your salespeople must ‘have’ to be successful at uncovering value. From a sales strategy and process perspective, positioning value not only requires a great VALUE PROPOSITION but also supporting Will to Sell, Sales DNA, and Sales Competencies. Using data from just one of our dozens of community bank clients, this is what we found out about top 25% of the team vs the bottom 25% of the team.
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
Skift Blog
MARCH 17, 2023
Skift Take: The hotel brands have largely captured market share in the upscale segment and are now expanding their portfolios into the relatively un-penetrated luxury and midscale/premium economy space that offer the greatest opportunity for further branded share gains.
Lodging
MARCH 17, 2023
IHG Hotels & Resorts announced the first destination in the Americas for the reimagined Regent Hotels & Resorts on the beachfront of Santa Monica, California. Poised to open in late 2023, Regent Santa Monica Beach will bring new experiences to the coastline. Regent Santa Monica Beach is set near Santa Monica Pier. Following a transformation, the resort will have both guestrooms and suites along with a beachfront pool deck with multiple pools and a spa […] The post IHG Announces Fir
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Lodging
MARCH 17, 2023
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH, North Carolina—Dellisart Hospitality announced they are offering a digital media audit to the first twenty-five ownership groups that qualify. “With Google dramatically evolving their algorithm, hoteliers need to evolve their websites to stay relevant to search queries,” said Doug Artusio, chairman and CEO, Dellisart Hospitality.
Skift Blog
MARCH 17, 2023
Skift Take: Cultural sites like Angkor Wat must be preserved, but that shouldn't come at the cost of local livelihoods. Destinations shouldn't treat the two as if they are in conflict.
Revinate
MARCH 17, 2023
Email marketing is a cornerstone of hospitality marketing. Many hoteliers consider email marketing to be a time-consuming effort with different one-time campaigns. But there’s a faster, easier, and more effective way. Step into the life-changing world of email marketing automation. By using automated email marketing campaigns, you can deliver personalized messages to guests, improve engagement, [.
Skift Blog
MARCH 17, 2023
Skift Take: Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at travel industry recovery in Asia, CitizenM’s sustainability investment, and successful innovations in travel.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
Textedly
MARCH 17, 2023
Texting is a convenient method of communication. But, like any other form of sending and receiving messages, scammers have learned to use it to their advantage. A spam text is any unwanted text message from an unknown sender. Apart from being annoying, it could also be from someone trying to steal your personal information (phishing).
Hotel Designs
MARCH 17, 2023
Hotel Designs Waldorf Astoria announces debut in Seychelles Waldorf Astoria announces debut in Seychelles Hilton’s signature luxury hotel brand is set to open the highly anticipated Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island – signalling the debut of the brand in the Seychelles. Here’s what we know… Creating a new benchmark for luxury in the Indian Ocean, the Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island resort lies just over 130 kilometres south of Mahé, in a pristine atoll fringed by palm
Hotel Business
MARCH 17, 2023
DSH Hotel Advisors , a national hotel brokerage and advisory firm headquartered in Tampa arranged the sale of the recently renovated 117-room Quality Inn Kennedy Space Center by Choice Hotels, located in Titusville, FL for $7.4 million. The DSH Hotel Advisors team, including Dennis S. Hopper, managing principal and Dylan N. Amin, senior investment associate, represented the seller, Frontier Hospitality LLC , and the buyer, Jay Jagannath Hospitality LLC.
Hotel Designs
MARCH 17, 2023
Hotel Designs Product watch: GROHE SPA – bespoke bathroom design Product watch: GROHE SPA – bespoke bathroom design GROHE SPA invites users to enjoy holistic water rituals, taking advantage of the positive effects of water on body, mind and soul, while enabling designers to develop exclusive bathroom concepts… Guided by the underlying belief that water is the source of vital energy, GROHE has revitalised its GROHE SPA portfolio.
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!
Webrezpro
MARCH 17, 2023
Walk the pristine shoreline this summer at Bella Pacifica Campground in Tofino, British Columbia. You can hike through the northwest rainforest, take your rod out to fish, and even catch a glimpse of a migrating gray whale.
Amadeus Hospitality
MARCH 17, 2023
Setting the Scene Year-round balmy weather; magnificent scenery; cultural attractions from UNESCO sites to cobbled streets and the historic, whitewashed buildings of centuries past. Few island destinations offer the range of spectacular natural landscapes, unique architecture, and colorful traditions that these popular Spanish isles do, just off the northwest coast of Africa.
Hotel News Resource
MARCH 17, 2023
Las Vegas’s 38.8 million total visitors in 2022 was roughly 91.3% of 2019 levels and only 4.1 million below the peak number of visitors in 2016. Gaming revenue for Clark County in 2022 was $12.8 billion, a new record for the market. Statistics from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority reflect 43.6 million total occupied room nights for Las Vegas in 2022, 20.6% more than in 2021.
MediaBoom
MARCH 17, 2023
One of the biggest debates that happens within a marketing team is whether to focus efforts on a company’s website or their social media channels. What will generate more leads? Which channel offers the highest return on investment? What option will expedite the company’s growth? Which is the clear winner? Website vs Social Media When discussing website vs social media and how it pertains to your business strategy, one thing is clear: neither should be overlooked or neglected.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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!
Hotel News Resource
MARCH 17, 2023
Look for high-tech ways to take the sting out of increased expense of food and labor
4Hoteliers
MARCH 17, 2023
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Hotel Business
MARCH 17, 2023
First Hospitality has assumed management and operations of the Hyatt Place Champaign/Urbana in Champaign, IL. The company will also manage Punch!, a bar and lounge at the hotel. “Expanding our Hyatt brand footprint with the addition of the Hyatt Place Champaign/Urbana is a meaningful step in our growth strategy to further diversify our branded portfolio,” said David Duncan, president/CEO.
Catala Consulting
MARCH 17, 2023
Table of Contents In this blog post “The Battle for Fair Prices: Solving Hotel Rate Disparity for Owners and Managers,” the author explores the complex issue of hotel rate disparity, which occurs when the same room type at a hotel is sold at different prices across various distribution channels. The post covers essential topics such as understanding the causes and challenges of rate disparity, its impact on revenue and customer loyalty, the role of OTAs, the use of technology and rev
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.
Hotel Business
MARCH 17, 2023
CoralTree Hospitality has made new hires and promotions including a new global sales director, spa and wellness director as well as home office operations and commercial services promotions. “With our strategic growth, CoralTree is fortunate to seek new executives that align with our culture and values,” said Tom Luersen, president, CoralTree Hospitality.
Private Upgrades
MARCH 17, 2023
If you’ve been daydreaming of a tropical escape, the Dominican Republic is calling your name. This island oasis in the heart of the Caribbean boasts swaying palm trees, sparkling azure waters, and powdery white sand beaches that will transport you to paradise in an instant. Feel the rhythm of the merengue dancing on the warm breeze as you bask in the tropical sunshine and forget about the stresses of the fast-paced world.
Hotel Business
MARCH 17, 2023
Helped by the onset of spring break travel, U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week, according to STR ‘s latest data through March 11. March 5-11 (percentage change from comparable weeks in 2022, 2019): Occupancy: 64.7% (+2.8%, -7.5%) ADR: $158.20 (+8.1%, +16.6%) RevPAR: $102.38 (+11.1%, +7.8%) Among the top 25 markets, Washington, DC, saw the highest year-over-year increase in occupancy (+21.8% to 67.6%).
Lodging Interactive
MARCH 17, 2023
Website design plays a crucial role in determining the success of a website. A well-designed website needs to provide a great user experience, making it easy for visitors to find what they are looking for in addition to being visually appealing. We’ve compiled a list of 5 key elements of web design that can […] The post Creating a Winning Website: 5 Key Elements of Design to Help Drive Traffic appeared first on McConnell Marketing.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.
MediaBoom
MARCH 17, 2023
Retaining a strong online presence in a highly competitive digital marketplace can certainly be a challenge, which is the number one reason so many businesses turn to quality B2B SEO services. B2B SEO services offer some of the most effective search engine optimization tools and techniques to increase search engine visibility and drive traffic to your website.
Hotel News Resource
MARCH 17, 2023
Ms. Zitelli-Davis has worked with hotel developers and operators for over 7 years and specializes in hotel brokerage, site selection and development. She has completed nearly $100 million in lease transactions and has closed over $50 million in land transaction sales.
MEWS
MARCH 17, 2023
Check-in is one of the most important parts of the hotel experience, giving you the chance to make a positive impression on your guests, starting with digital registration cards. Hotels are constantly looking for ways to tailor the guest experience, and being able to offer a smooth check-in process is one of the main benefits of these digital cards.
Hotel News Resource
MARCH 17, 2023
Global hotel occupancy (excluding the U.S.) continued to strengthen against last year’s Omicron comps. The most recent week’s occupancy (64%) improved modestly over the prior week as the spring holiday season begins. On an annual basis, the recent week’s results increased 14.2 ppt YoY.
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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