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US Short Term Rental (STR) market suffering while Europe and UK escape significant slowdown

Hospitality Net

The US short term rental market has struggled to keep up with the rest of the world in 2023 according to half-year analysis by short term rental (STR) data specialist Key Data.

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Marriott Vs. Hilton: A Battle of Net Unit Growth

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Marriott's scale and skew to slower growing segments has meant it has lagged its closest competitor Hilton on net unit growth for many years. However, by newly tackling the whitespace opportunities in the midscale and economy chain scales, this could aid in bridging the gap in unit growth.

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Iconic Florida Luxury Resort Reopens To Debut Stunning Transformation

Hospitality Net

The latest chapter of The Ritz-Carlton, Naples’ storied history has arrived, as the luxury Florida resort is now open and welcoming its Ladies and Gentlemen, loyal guests, and the Naples community home once again. The legendary beachfront resort has unveiled a dramatic transformation including the addition of the new Vanderbilt Tower, which features an expansive new Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge and more than seventy club-level guestrooms, along with a new resort lobby, and three new dining experienc

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U.S. to Start ‘Road Show’ to Attract Chinese Tourists but Flight Limits Remain

Skift Blog

Skift Take: U.S. tourism marketing officials are hoping that air service to China — a vital tourism market — improves later this year.

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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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Wyndham Teams Up with Roadchef to Launch First Super 8 Hotel in the UK

Hospitality Net

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,100 hotels spanning more than 95 countries and Roadchef, one of the UK’s leading motorway service area operators welcoming 52 million visitors each year, today announced the upcoming opening of Super 8 by Wyndham Chester East, the brand’s first entry in the UK.

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Skift India Report: Aviation Job Openings Surge After Record Aircraft Orders

Skift Blog

Skift Take: With new greenfield airports coming into existence and airlines’ induction of a large number of jets, the sector calls for an urgent requirement of more personnel to meet its burgeoning demands.

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Google Travel Boss Richard Holden Has Been Replaced

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Kudos to Google for bringing some diversity into the leadership of Google Travel. Left unanswered is whether the leadership changes portend any strategic shifts.

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Key Middle East markets show mixed profitability in May

Hospitality Net

Among key hotel markets in Middle East & Africa, Jordan and Qatar realized the only month-over-month gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR) improvements, according to STR‘s May 2023 P&L data release.

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Beginner’s Guide to Lead Generation for Hotels

Are Morch

If you’re in the hotel business, then you know that generating leads is essential to your success. After all, without leads, you won’t have any guests! That’s why we’ve put together this beginner’s guide to lead generation for hotels. In this blog post, we’ll cover some of the basics of lead generation, including what it […] The post Beginner’s Guide to Lead Generation for Hotels appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Transformation Coach.

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Centara Celebrates Opening of Centara Grand Hotel Osaka

Hospitality Net

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is thrilled to announce the official grand opening of its first-ever hotel in Japan, Centara Grand Hotel Osaka, and is eager to invite travellers from around the world to be the first to experience this stunning new property. To help celebrate this momentous occasion, a myriad of esteemed guests were in attendance, including Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura; His Excellency Ambassador of Thailand to Japan, Mr.

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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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Accor’s Drive to Boost Its Tech Game

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Accor’s tech strategy, India’s cruise moves, and U.S. hotel job growth.

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IHG to debut Holiday Inn Brand in Bhutan

Hospitality Net

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with T&K Construction Private Limited for its first Holiday Inn hotel in Bhutan. Featuring 100-keys, Holiday Inn Thimphu is set to open its doors in Q2 2025 and will bring an internationally renowned brand to leisure and business travellers visiting Bhutan.

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TAP Air Portugal’s Passenger Traffic 4% Shy of 2019 Levels

Skift Blog

Skift Take: While passenger traffic at Portuguese airports in the first four months of the year exceeded pre-pandemic levels, the country's flag carrier is yet to gather momentum.

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Mar-Bella Collection Unveils New Branding

Hospitality Net

Today, Mar-Bella Collection, a family-owned Greek luxury hospitality brand, is delighted to announce the launch of its new branding and website. With a remarkable legacy spanning three generations, Mar-Bella Collection remains dedicated to providing unparalleled holiday experiences for its guests.

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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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TUI Adds Standalone Hotel Booking for UK Market

Skift Blog

Skift Take: TUI might be well-known for its package tours, but the operator remains intent on maximizing the cross-sell of dynamic pricing and standalone booking components to grow its market share.

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Marriott Unveils W Budapest

Hospitality Net

W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of 31 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the highly anticipated debut of W Budapest, marking the brand’s first opening in Hungary. Housed in the historic Drechsler Palace, previously home to the Institute of Ballet, W Budapest is set to become an evolutionary heartbeat of the city with visionary design, eclectic gastronomy and a socially driven spirit drawn from the cosmopolitan capital.

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Product watch: Ca’ Pietra Proper Good Paint Collection from Hyperion Tiles

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Product watch: Ca’ Pietra Proper Good Paint Collection from Hyperion Tiles Product watch: Ca’ Pietra Proper Good Paint Collection from Hyperion Tiles Family-run, independent online tiles specialist Hyperion Tiles, has added the premium paint collection by Ca’ Pietra to its portfolio – a range of high-quality paint colours, which are not only easy to apply, but also deliver long-lasting results… The Ca’ Pietra Proper Good Paint collection from Hyperion Tiles , is exactly that:

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The Mayo Hotel Continues to Invest in the Guest Experience with Infor Hospitality

Hospitality Net

Infor®, the industry cloud company, today announced its successful partnership with The Mayo Hotel in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Specifically, cloud-based Infor HMS and Infor SCS Sales and Event Management solutions were selected to help the property adapt to meet today’s and tomorrow’s hospitality challenges and support the brand as it grows. By partnering with Infor, The Mayo Hotel, an iconic historic hotel located in the heart of Downtown Tulsa featuring 102 rooms, will have access to modern technology

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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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5 Questions Managers of Remote Teams Should Ask Themselves

Hotel News Resource

We know that managing a team remotely is fraught with both technical and interpersonal complications. These days, companies and universities around the world have become accustomed to remote working, kicked off by the COVID-19 pandemic, but how many can say that they are actually successful at it?

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Radisson Hotel Group reports strong H1 growth across its expanded brand portfolio with 100+ signings and openings

Hospitality Net

Radisson Hotel Group has had a strong H1 2023 with strategic growth across the portfolio being delivered in APAC and in EMEA with milestone openings and signings. The Group also announced more offerings to its owners and guests with the inclusion of art’otel in its portfolio, blending art and lifestyle.

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In pictures: official images released from MEET UP North 2023

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs In pictures: official images released from MEET UP North 2023 In pictures: official images released from MEET UP North 2023 The hotel design and hospitality community gathered at YOTEL Manchester on July 6, 2023, for MEET UP North 2023 – and it was unlike any other event hosted by the team at Hotel Designs. Here’s why… Taking over YOTEL Manchester – and sheltering an immersive panel discussion on ‘blurring the boundaries between spaces’ that aptly travelled

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KTN President Doug Kennedy Addresses Questions About His Monthly Training Webcast Series

Hospitality Net

Each month, Doug Kennedy presents a live webcast from the KTN headquarters office in Florida, reaching hotel and lodging professionals of all levels around the globe. The rotating menu of topics includes content for all disciplines within the industry, including rooms operations, sales, and even F&B. Some topics have a broad-based theme, such as hospitality & guest service excellence, while others are very specific such as training tips, transient reservations sales, and hotel group and event sa

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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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Short-term Trips, Cannabis Tourism and Other Trends Stand out in Latest MMGY Global Survey

Hotel News Resource

According to the latest edition of the research firm’s Portrait of American Travelers study, more than three quarters of U.S. adults plan to take a vacation in the next 12 months, with nearly half of all adults (48%) planning to travel this summer specifically.

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Fall Opening Announced for COMO Metropolitan Singapore

Hospitality Net

The COMO Group is delighted to announce that the newest addition to its global portfolio and the first hotel in its home country, COMO Metropolitan Singapore, will launch in September 2023 with a soft opening. The property will be located within COMO Orchard, the brand’s newest immersive experience building spread over 19 floors in the heart of Singapore on Bideford Road.

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Global Hotel Room Rate Trends: A Spotlight on Europe and Asia

Hotel News Resource

Explore the latest hotel room rate trends in Europe and Asia, so you can benchmark your property and grow your revenue with the right pricing strategy.

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Will AI Make Us Dumb?

Hospitality Net

I was just at an industry conference focusing on AI (Artificial Intelligence). Someone commented, “AI is going to make us stupid.” Elaborating on that statement, the commenter’s reasoning was that it takes thinking and problem-solving out of the process. We will be given the answer and won’t have to know anything else.

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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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Innovator Recognized for Focus, Passion for Delivery Efficiency

Hospitality Tech

Meredith Sandland, CEO of Empower Delivery, received Hospitality Technology’s Top Women in Restaurant Technology Innovator Award at MURTEC.

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New IHG and Recha Estate partnership grows Hotel Indigo brand in Thailand

Hospitality Net

250-room Hotel Indigo Bangkok Thonglor to open in 2026 - Rapid expansion of IHG's Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio continues.

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Key Questions to Ask When Choosing a Hotel Property Management System, According to The 2023 Smart Decision Guide

Hotel News Resource

The following is a brief excerpt from Chapter 3 ('Must-Ask Questions') of The 2023 Smart Decision Guide to Hotel Property Management Systems:

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IHG growth continues in Thailand with Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bangkok Asok

Hospitality Net

New 180-room property to open in early 2025 following landmark partnership with A.P.K Real Estate Co., Ltd.

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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.