Tue.Mar 14, 2023

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Brand debut: Tryp by Wyndham opens in Adelaide’s CBD

Hotel Management

Wyndham Hotels and Resorts has introduced the Tryp brand to South Australia for the first time with the opening of Tryp by Wyndham Pulteney Street in Adelaide’s CBD. Operated by Resort Management by Wyndham, a division of Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific, the AU$50 million hotel is the only Tryp by Wyndham branded property in the country at present.

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How to Create Your Own Branded Hashtags on Social Media

Social Hospitality

Social media has become a crucial part of any successful marketing strategy, and creating your own branded hashtags can help you stand out in the crowded online world. Branded hashtags allow you to group your content and make it easier for your audience to find and engage with your posts. In this blog post, we’ll show you how to create your own branded hashtags on social media.

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Ovolo throws back to the 80s with latest Melbourne opening

Hotel Management

Ovolo Hotels has revealed the new Laneways By Ovolo offering – an evolution of Ovolo Laneways – in Melbourne’s CBD. The Little Bourke Street property opened to guests last week with reimagined public spaces and rooms by Australian interior designers Luchetti Krelle, as well as an all-new 120-seat food and drink offering Amphlett House. The 42-room hotel takes inspiration from 1980s Italian design and architecture collective Memphis Group, and is a colourful reflection of Melbourne’s vibrant lane

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Raines acquires HP Hotels

Hotel Business

Raines , a fully integrated hotel development, management and investment company, has acquired HP Hotels , a full-service, third-party hotel management company, resulting in operational expansion throughout the Southeast and Southwestern U.S. The financial terms of the transaction are not being publicly disclosed. “Assets alone will not get Raines to where it needs to be as a company,” said Grey Raines, managing partner, Raines.

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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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Video exclusive: United’s Senior VP Worldwide Sales, Doreen Burse, talks travel trends at ITB Berlin

Hotel Management

The ITB Berlin trade show made a spectacular comeback in Europe this week as thousands descended on Germany’s coolest city for the world’s leading tourism show, which attracted 160,000 delegates and 5,500 exhibitors from 161 countries, and much of the attention was on the event’s airline exhibitors, including United , which is continuing to record phenomenal growth.

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What commercial strategies must hoteliers use in 2023?

eHotelier

The best commercial strategies for hoteliers will help you grow your hotel business. Use these 5 strategies to attract new clients and retain existing ones.

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A 25% jump in direct bookings for Best E Villas with Little Hotelier

Little Hotelier

The best location for a relaxing vacation in the Caribbean In the middle of two prime Barbados beaches and attractions, Best E Villas is an ideal Caribbean getaway. A bright and breezy bajan living experience awaits visitors at Best E Villas, which offers spacious villa rentals with open-plan living/dining areas and lush outdoor facilities including swimming pools, BBQs and outdoor seating.

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Cvent to be acquired by Blackstone in more than $4bn deal

Boutique Hotel News

US: Meetings, events and hospitality technology provider Cvent has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Blackstone at an enterprise value of $4.6 billion. Blackstone has received a $1 billion credit facility as part of the financing of the transaction. A wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) will be a significant minority investor alongside Blackstone.

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How to create a unique Airbnb listing to attract more guests?

STAAH

To make your home a unique space that stands out on Airbnb, there are a few things you can do to create a memorable and appealing experience for your guests. Here are some tips to help you create a unique space that will attract more bookings: Define your niche: Consider what makes your home unique and what type of guest would be interested in staying there.

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3 Sisters Boutique Hotel

Webrezpro

From local food to local artwork, 3 Sisters Boutique Hotel captures the character of their charming town of Blyth, Ontario. You can stroll down to the beach and the farmers market or enjoy a relaxing yoga session right on your hotel terrace.

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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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Trends in the HVAC Industry – Prediction Data Driven

MediaBoom

HVAC industry trends will shape the way that your HVAC business conducts itself, whether those effects occur this year or trickle down in the future. What kinds of trends are already shaping the market? Here are the most prominent HVAC industry trends: Smart HVAC is on the rise A data-driven approach wins out The HVAC industry is growing steadily Geothermal heat pumps may have a moment AI could make HVAC even more efficient In today’s article, we’ll first look at stats and predictions centering

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How Hoteliers Are Turning To TikTok to Drive Direct Revenue

The Hotels Network Blog

As a hotelier in the modern age, it's important to stay on top of the latest trends in social media. One platform has taken the world by storm in recent years: TikTok. According to a recent Social Media Industry Benchmark Report by Rival IQ , TikTok is outperforming its competitors with a higher per-post engagement rate of 5.69%. This rate is higher than those of Meta: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

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Digital Marketing for Construction Companies – Top 20 Tips

MediaBoom

A solid digital marketing for construction companies plan helps to bring more clients into your business. Modern construction companies can’t afford to ignore the importance of digital marketing. If you don’t have a strong digital presence, you risk getting left behind by your competitors. With proper implementation of the right strategies , construction firms can thrive in the digital age.

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How the switch to Little Hotelier helped Hotel Taverne save time and generate more bookings

Little Hotelier

Hotel Taverne welcomes its guests at a lofty 1,740 metres above sea level, at the heart of Obertauern in the middle of the Austrian Alps. The property, which is ideally located within easy reach of numerous ski lifts, has been in the hands of the Oberhummer family since opening its doors in 1952. But it’s not only its location that has turned the Hotel into a travel magnet.

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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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Medspa Marketing – 12 Effective Strategies and Ideas

MediaBoom

Developing a Strategy Keeping a medical spa business running is not an easy job. The medspa industry is fast growing and that means an increase in competition too. You always have to keep up with the trends in order to stay above the competition. It’s easy to get drowned out and lose visibility – and that will negatively affect your business. Having a good marketing strategy can help you increase the traffic to your website and in the long run, more sales for the medspa.

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25+ Graduation Text Messages for 2023

Textedly

Whether it’s a high school or college graduation, graduations are achievements to celebrate and share. Friends, family members and even business owners often express their well-wishes through text messages, which can be a meaningful way to show support for the graduate's accomplishments.

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Luxury PR & Marketing for High-End Brands – Elevate Your Image

MediaBoom

High-end brands should approach marketing, branding and public relations slightly differently than businesses that strive for mass appeal. Luxury brands have highly specific customer personas within a specific income/wealth cohort while other businesses provide value offerings to comparably more people. Think through your high-end brand marketing carefully, tailor your outreach efforts to your target audience and you will succeed in bolstering your bottom line as time progresses.

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6 Hotel Guest Communication Tips to Master

Fuel Travel

Technology helps you keep in touch with guests before, during, and after their stay. When most hotels think of hotel guest communication tips, your first thought is front desk staff training. But there’s more to it than that. Guest communication starts long before the front desk. Your internet presence and specialized software are key to getting it right.

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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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Modern Bank Marketing – A Comprehensive Guide (2023)

MediaBoom

What’s not to love about the digital age of bank marketing? Consumers now can access services regardless of how far they are from their local financial institution. This all sounds super convenient and safe for customers. But it’s a whole different story for marketers who are scrambling to keep up with the pace of technology. Bank marketing today isn’t what it used to be just a few years back.

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How to Succeed with Hotel SMS/Text Marketing: Launch, Manage & Perfect Your Campaigns

Fuel Travel

For most people, a text message is a very personal form of communication. This personal nature means that if you get a text, you will absolutely read it and engage with it. This means that smart SMS marketing for hotels can lead to amazing opportunities to communicate with your guests. But along with that opportunity comes great responsibility. If you’re one of the many smart hoteliers who use a system like a guest messaging solution for hotels , you are already almost there.

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Down vs. down alternative pillows and bedding

Hotel Business

Guests want a comfortable, fluffy bed to fall into at the end of a long day of work or vacation. What’s the best way to accomplish that? Down or down alternative bedding can create that cloud-like surface your guests need for a good night’s sleep. Below, we’ll take a look at the differences between these two types of filling as well as how to pick between the two.

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Turning Up the Dial Knob on Hotel AI

Hospitality Tech

We are on the verge of becoming something akin to centaurs, with the rote tasks at a hotel far better performed by workhorse-like automation tools (the horse torso), liberating the hotel manager for creative thinking or even more face-to-face interac

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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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How to Promote Hotel Sustainability for your Guests

Guest Centric

Reading Time: 4 minutes In recent years, the number of environmentally, socially, and economically conscious travellers has grown significantly, and sustainability has become a key factor when it comes to choosing and booking a hotel stay. According to Booking’s Sustainable Report, 83% of global travelers think sustainable travel is vital, with 61% saying the pandemic has “made them want.

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Hospitality: Consumers Want a Modern Retailing Experience

Hospitality Tech

Modern retailing is all about simplicity and making comparison shopping easy.

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1 Hotel Mayfair names general manager

Boutique Hotel News

UK: Sustainable luxury hotel 1 Hotel Mayfair, part of SH Hotels & Resorts , has named Francois-Xavier Schoeffer as general manager ahead of its summer launch. Schoeffer brings over 25 years of experience in the luxury travel industry to his new role. Over the years, he has worked at notable hotels including Hôtel Lutetia in Paris, Hotel Café Royal in London, and the Conservatorium Hotel in Amsterdam.

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Borgata reveals $55M tower remodel

Hotel Business

As Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa prepares to celebrate its 20th anniversary, the resort is embarking on a $55-million redesign and rebranding of The Water Club. Renamed the MGM Tower, the new offerings will feature more than 700 completely reimagined guestrooms and add a collection of luxury Vista Suites located at the tower’s corners with wraparound views of the Atlantic City skyline.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

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.

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How to Improve Housekeeping Department To Rise Productivity??

MEWS

How to improve the housekeeping department is a topic that all hoteliers should think about because by increasing productivity you can also improve the guest experience. A more productive housekeeping team means faster and earlier check-ins are possible as well as turnover from one set of guests to the next, which leads to increased revenue. The housekeeping department is an integral and essential part of any hospitality operation, and this department has been steadily adopting new technology to

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Delmonte Hotel Group acquires Moxy Chattanooga Downtown

Hotel Business

DelMonte Hotel Group, a hotel management and development company headquartered in Rochester, NY, has acquired the Moxy Chattanooga Downtown. The four-story, 108-room boutique hotel has Bar Moxy, a lounge and outdoor patio, fitness center, customizable meeting space, and restaurant. It is located in Chattanooga’s Southside neighborhood and is a short drive from the Chattanooga Convention Center. “We’re thrilled to add Moxy Chattanooga Downtown to our growing portfolio of propert

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HT Talks Tech: Toastique IT Manager Blair Lalor

Hospitality Tech

Fast casual concept embraces QR codes to power skip-the-line ordering.

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3D Printing A Hotel: El Cosmico To Get A Futuristic Makeover

4Hoteliers

The post 3D Printing A Hotel: El Cosmico To Get A Futuristic Makeover appeared first on A Hotel Life.

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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