Hospitality Net

MAY 3, 2024

Is the “hush workcation” the new vacation trend? Nearly a third of Americans admitted they’ve worked remotely on vacation without telling their bosses.

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Skift Blog

MAY 3, 2024

Skift Take: IHG saw U.S. hotel revenue normalize. Marriott plans to launch a new midscale brand. Hyatt aims to expand its all-inclusive resort portfolio. And more.

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Lodging

MAY 3, 2024

Over 6,600 attendees gathered for Choice Hotels International’s 68th Annual Convention at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Nevada. This year’s agenda was themed “Next Level” after its marketing strategy and offered a comprehensive array of educational sessions, brand programs, and networking opportunities. Within the past five years, Choice Hotels has experienced a surge in revenue and membership expansion, driven by the integration of Radisson Hotels Americas onto its digital platforms.

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Marketing Strategy Hotels Revenue Branding 245

Skift Blog

MAY 3, 2024

Skift Take: The Travel Health Index in March 2024 shows an overall softening trend compared to the previous month, with the index dropping by 4 points. However, some countries continue to show robust growth, with China, Japan, and Hong Kong out front with double-digit gains.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 3, 2024

Hotel Managers have one of the most challenging yet rewarding jobs in hospitality, and that’s why the job is not for the faint-hearted. The role attracts those who have high ambition, a passion for service, and are natural-born leaders. A career in hotels can be exciting, luxurious, and lead you to travel the world. Whether you work in a boutique hotel or a multinational chain, the day-to-day challenges can be similar.

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Management Hotels Services Travel 224

Skift Blog

MAY 3, 2024

Skift Take: Writing an award submission for the most coveted travel industry award is no mean feat. Luckily for you, I have the inside scoop to make sure your submission stands out from the crowd.

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Travel 234

Skift Blog

MAY 3, 2024

Skift Take: The travel industry is cashing in on sleep tourism. Editor-in-Chief Sarah Kopit and Head of Research Seth Borko delve into the latest trend.

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Tourism Travel 247

Hospitality Net

MAY 3, 2024

They are generally circled out in any hotel commercial team’s calendar as critical points to drive revenue and consequently you must have the right strategy in place.

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Events Revenue Hotels 220

Skift Blog

MAY 3, 2024

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at Expedia's altered outlook, Booking Holdings' connected trip success, and the fight for privacy at U.S. airports.

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Travel 224

Hospitality Net

MAY 3, 2024

I recently wrote an article for Entrepreneur.com that I wanted to share with our Insights Audience and expand further on in relation to the 2023 Guest Experience Benchmark Report. In today’s digital era, where every consumer interaction can be broadcasted globally in seconds, reputation management has never been more challenging or crucial. As businesses grapple with the power of online reviews and social media, proactively managing and safeguarding a brand’s public image is essential for sustai

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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

Skift Blog

MAY 3, 2024

Skift Take: Travel startups raised $689 million over two weeks in mid-April, and then they raised only $29 million in the two weeks following that.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 3, 2024

In a virtual roundtable discussion hosted by HSMAI Europe on Thursday last week, senior revenue management executives gathered to delve into the evolving landscape of Creating a Total Revenue Management (TRM) Culture in the hospitality sector. The discussion was moderated by Shumi Khan, SVP Business Intelligence & Revenue Management Accor Hotels and Chair of the HSMAI Europe Revenue Optimization Advisory Board.

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Revenue Management Revenue Management Business 208

Skift Blog

MAY 3, 2024

Skift Take: Religious tourism is booming in India and hospitality companies are now catching up to cater to this demand.

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Tourism Hospitality Hotels Travel 240

Hospitality Net

MAY 3, 2024

Accor is proud to have participated to the Future Hospitality Summit, which returned to Saudi Arabia this year, bringing together the Kingdom’s leading industry experts. From 2022 to 2032, the growth rate in the GCC’s tourism sector is projected to be 13.6% with a potential market value of 65.5 billion USD. Accor, firmly rooted in the Middle East, responds to the dynamic shifts in travel preferences and consumer needs, seamlessly adapting to expectations in this thriving market, such as sustaina

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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.

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Skift Blog

MAY 3, 2024

Skift Take: The new partnership is just the latest in Lindblad's recent acquisition spree.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 3, 2024

Two Hyatt-branded hotels set to debut in Madinah as Hyatt House Madinah KEC and Hyatt Centric Madinah KEC.

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Branding Hotels 258

Skift Blog

MAY 3, 2024

Skift Take: IHG sees promise for growth in Europe's largest economy, Germany.

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Hotels 236

Hospitality Net

MAY 3, 2024

Designed for the rhythm of life, Tempo by Hilton Louisville Downtown NuLu opens its doors May 1, as the third property to open nationally from Hilton’s new stylish contemporary lifestyle brand. The 130-room hotel echoes the surrounding upbeat NuLu neighborhood with lively settings for social gatherings and events for locals and travelers alike, as well as stylish spaces to rest and recharge.

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Lodging

MAY 3, 2024

Portland, Oregon-based Source announced its acquisition of 20-year-old Jupiter, Florida-based Berman Purchasing, Inc. The move creates a bicoastal women-led procurement firm with decades of FF&E procurement experience in all types of projects. Nicole Schmidt, Source’s founder and CEO, explains the strategic move: “We were looking for a firm that aligned with our values and operating ethos: full transparency and commitment to client relationships, with a footprint on the eastern s

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Operations 147

Hospitality Net

MAY 3, 2024

The leading hospitality technology provider HotelRunner got the highest title of Strategic Partner at the 2024 Agoda Connectivity Partner Program. The program, designed to recognize top technology providers in the hospitality industry, highlights HotelRunner’s commitment to excellence and innovation in serving its accommodation partners.

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Accommodation Hospitality 184

Skift Blog

MAY 3, 2024

Skift Take: Climate change is one of the most pressing issues in travel, and here's a brief look at how it's impacting the industry.

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Travel Tourism 166

Hospitality Net

MAY 3, 2024

The European hotel industry is continuing the positive momentum begun last month, with performance indicators showing steady improvement. While the weather in March was less than ideal, the opposite was true for the region’s hoteliers. While Southern Europe continues to be the driving force behind this recovery, with the exception of Greece, Northern European countries are posting increasingly solid performances as the warmer weather approaches.

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Hospitality Hotels 163

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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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Are Morch

MAY 3, 2024

Do you feel that a hotel that gets the maximum number of guests is profitable? If so, you’re on the wrong track. Hotel and resort businesses become more profitable when they earn more revenue regularly. You can do the same for your hotel by setting the right revenue management strategies. This is where you need […] The post Hotel Revenue Management System appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Transformation Coach.

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Revenue Management Revenue Management Hotels 130

Hospitality Net

MAY 3, 2024

A severe and troubling scenario for travelers could play out at airports this summer travel season if Congress enacts an amendment by Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and John Kennedy (R-LA) to the Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill.

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Travel 175

Are Morch

MAY 3, 2024

Do you feel that a hotel that gets the maximum number of guests is profitable? If so, you’re on the wrong track. Hotel and resort businesses become more profitable when they earn more revenue regularly. You can do the same for your hotel by setting the right revenue management strategies. This is where you need […] The post How Revenue Management System are Transforming Hotels and Resorts appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Transformation Coach.

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Revenue Management Revenue Resorts Management 130

Hospitality Net

MAY 3, 2024

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has today announced that its Hotel Sustainability Basics (Basics) has achieved a significant milestone, with 3,400 properties now verified across almost 80 countries.

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Tourism Hotels Travel 175

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Lodging

MAY 3, 2024

Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park, an iconic landmark in the heart of downtown Atlanta, has announced a comprehensive renovation and rebranding. Inspired by Atlanta’s role as a hub for global travel, media, and transformative meetings and conventions on a global scale, this transformation marks an area leaving behind the old and rising into a new era of regeneration.

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Scale Hotels Travel 130

Hospitality Net

MAY 3, 2024

Blending natural beauty with contemporary Chinese aesthetics, the spiritual hideaway invites guests to enjoy elevated experiences.

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Branding Hotels 190

Skift Blog

MAY 3, 2024

Skift Take: The new partnership is just the latest in Lindblad's recent acquisition spree.

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Operations Travel Tourism 130

Hospitality Net

MAY 3, 2024

In less than two decades, short-term rentals have thoroughly transformed the hospitality industry, wresting 15% market share from hotels. From a feel-good pioneer of the sharing economy to a $100bn behemoth, Airbed and Breakfast, better known as Airbnb, has revolutionized hospitality from its beginnings in 2007 — creating a whole new market in the process.

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Market Share Market Marketing Hospitality 171

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