Skift Blog
APRIL 25, 2024
Skift Take: India’s largest airline has taken the next logical step in its growth story by ordering a sizeable number of widebody aircraft. Combined with the A321XLR, the A350-900 will give the airline the ability to connect people from India to the world.
Lodging
APRIL 25, 2024
As seen in the Q1 2024 U.S. Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the end of the first quarter, there were 6,065 projects with 702,990 rooms in the pipeline. This new all-time high represents a 9 percent year-over-year (YOY) increase in projects and a 7 percent YOY increase in rooms compared to last year. The details can be seen directly within the stages of the pipeline, which all saw YOY growth […] The post Lodging Econometrics: U.S.
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Skift Blog
APRIL 25, 2024
Skift Take: Wyndham wants to retain its stronghold in economy lodging while expanding into higher-end properties that generate larger franchise fees. The company saw a swift increase in development deal signings after rival Choice Hotels abandoned its hostile takeover attempt last month.
Lodging
APRIL 25, 2024
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey—Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced results for the three months ended March 31, 2024. Highlights include: “We’re thrilled to announce another strong quarter of progress in our executions, openings, franchisee retention, and net room growth around the world,” said Geoff Ballotti, president and CEO. “Increased interest from hotel owners in our brands has propelled our development pipeline to a record 243,000 rooms, marking an impressive 8 percent increase.
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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
Skift Blog
APRIL 25, 2024
Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at how hotel listings on Google compete for bookings, new junk fee rules for airlines, and new sites for Hyatt loyalty program members.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 25, 2024
Mews Unfold 2024 takes place on 29th May at Amsterdam’s stunning Muziekgebouw. It’s a day of hospitality innovation, designed to inspire hoteliers in the pursuit of remarkable hospitality.
Hotel Sales Focus brings together the best content for hotel sales and marketing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 25, 2024
The leading global hospitality and travel technologies provider HotelRunner has been selected as Booking.com’s Premier Connectivity Partner for 2024. HotelRunner has proudly received this significant accolade from Booking.com for the 10th consecutive time, solidifying its position as a trusted partner on one of the world’s foremost digital travel platforms.
Skift Blog
APRIL 25, 2024
Skift Take: Hand-picked by the Skift team, the 2024 Skift IDEA Awards judging panel includes travel industry veterans, innovators, and global leaders.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 25, 2024
Condé Nast Traveller US, UK, Spain, India, and Middle East jointly announce their annual Hot List, crafted by our global team of editors, who spent the past year visiting and vetting the honorees. This carefully curated list is CNT’s most diverse yet, unveiling the hotels, restaurants, and cruises around the globe that redefine the standards of hospitality through their service, design, and point of view.
Skift Blog
APRIL 25, 2024
Skift Take: Recipe for the most-loved OTA in Southeast Asia = Free flights for a year for as less as $250. Lip smacking, much?
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
Hospitality Net
APRIL 25, 2024
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is expected to deliver 320,000 new hotel rooms – with a development cost of US$37.8 billion – by 2030 as part of its unprecedented investment in infrastructure, tourism transformation and real estate, according to industry data released ahead of the Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia, 29 April to 1 May.
Skift Blog
APRIL 25, 2024
Skift Take: Southwest said it would leave four airports in a bid to cut costs as delivery delays with the Boeing 737 Max 7 strain its growth plans.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 25, 2024
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, today published its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report. The report details Choice’s latest initiatives to drive sustainability across its portfolio of hotels. This includes new and expanded requirements to help reduce utility usage and identify savings through its revamped Room to be Green verification program.
Skift Blog
APRIL 25, 2024
Skift Take: San Francisco has experienced a rocky rebound since the pandemic, but promises of pandas and planes may uplift the city’s tourism.
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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.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 25, 2024
STR’s global "bubble chart" update for the four weeks ending 6 April 2024 shows 60% of markets with year-over-year growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR). That volume was noticeably less than the 77% of markets with growth in our last update, showing more of the world has reached a normalization period.
Skift Blog
APRIL 25, 2024
Skift Take: The underwriting will be done by Parafin, a company backed by early investors of Robinhood.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 25, 2024
Premier, an end-to-end architecture, design, procurement, project management, and development firm, is proud to announce that Derek Weaver has been promoted to the role of Vice President of Project Management and Estimating. Having served Premier for the last two-and-a-half years as the company’s Director of Project Management, Weaver will now lead Premier’s team of 26 Project Managers and Estimators.
Skift Blog
APRIL 25, 2024
Skift Take: Isn't hosting the Olympics supposed to be a gold mine for hotels? Not for France, at least. Accor warned that it didn't expect a "massive financial uplift" from Paris hosting the Summer Olympic Games.
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Hospitality Net
APRIL 25, 2024
The "constellation hotel", formed now by two buildings, a set of shared spaces and traditional dhows is a contemporary Swahili Chic airy paradise that merges culture, art and nature with life on the water for guests to immerse into the authentic Lamu Archipelago lifestyle experience.
Lodging
APRIL 25, 2024
CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced that World of Hyatt is offering members access to earn and redeem at a collection of more than 700 boutique and luxury hotels and villas around the globe with Mr & Mrs Smith. From glamping stays and wellness retreats to palazzos, ski resorts, and more, members can earn and redeem World of Hyatt points when they book through Hyatt channels.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 25, 2024
In the second article in this three-part series exploring luxury hotels and how a ‘sense of place’ help differentiate a luxury hotel and build loyalty, Suzanne Godfrey, consultant and lecturer in luxury and luxury hospitality, examines how the brand’s identity can elevate the hotel experience and create a unique sense of place.
Hotel Management
APRIL 25, 2024
Hilton’s recently appointed Vice President of Luxury Brands for Asia Pacific, Candice D’Cruz, is set to make her first appearance at AHICE Asia Pacific next week, speaking as part of a panel on What Global Customers Want – a deep dive into what the customers want now and into the next decade. Based in Singapore, D’Cruz is responsible for luxury brands, Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts, LXR Hotels and Resorts and Conrad Hotels and Resorts, across Asia Pacific.
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Hospitality Net
APRIL 25, 2024
On May 18, Otelier is once again asking hotel leaders to come together to shine a spotlight on the dedicated overnight crews that keep our establishments running seamlessly through the night. We have several ways you can recognize their hard work this year, including nominating exceptional team members for 2024 Night Auditor of the Year.
Hotel Management
APRIL 25, 2024
Pier One Sydney Harbour will open the doors of a new harbourside restaurant, Pier Dining, next week, on Wednesday May 1. Replacing The Gantry restaurant, Pier Dining will offer a seafood-driven menu in a relaxed and approachable setting. “For the past eight years, Pier One Sydney Harbour has led with fine-dining degustation and chef-selection menus,” said Pier One Sydney Harbour General Manager, Kim Mahaffy.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 25, 2024
M3 was named the winner of a Gold Stevie® Award in the Company of the Year - Hospitality & Leisure – Medium category in The 22nd Annual American Business Awards® today.
Lodging
APRIL 25, 2024
NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc. published its 2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report. The report details Choice’s latest initiatives to drive sustainability across its portfolio of hotels. This includes new and expanded requirements to help reduce utility usage and identify savings through its revamped Room to be Green verification program.
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Hospitality Net
APRIL 25, 2024
Capella at Galaxy Macau sets a new standard of luxury in the destination, providing a curated collection of authentic cultural experiences.
Lodging
APRIL 25, 2024
Concord Hospitality announced the appointment of Will Loughran as its new chief operating officer. He will report to Mark Laport, president and CEO. He succeeds Nick Kellock, who will retire in May. Aimbridge Hospitality announced Greg Moundas as chief legal officer, reassuming the role after a short stint away from the organization. Moundas will play a key role in the company’s executive team.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 25, 2024
SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels, has announced that its ecosystem has expanded to over 2,150 partners, cementing the ecosystem as the largest within the global hotel industry. SiteMinder’s ecosystem consists of distribution channels, hotel applications, management systems and hotel consultants.
Skift Blog
APRIL 25, 2024
Skift Take: Despite having the largest market share in India and a fleet size of 350 jets, the low-cost carrier has only operated narrow-body aircraft.
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