Fri.May 26, 2023

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Tourism Is on the Ballot in Spain’s Local Elections

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Tourists love Spain, but the feeling isn't necessarily mutual with locals, as growing anti-tourism sentiment and the impact of mass tourism on their lifestyle becomes a hot topic for political candidates.

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Insignia Hospitality Group Opens TownePlace Suites by Marriott Sacramento Rancho Cordova

Hospitality Net

The 117-suite TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Rancho Cordova, California is now open for business. Located at 11212 Point East Drive, the all-suite hotel will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and operated by Insignia Hospitality Group, Inc. of Midland, Texas.

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U.S. Airlines Beef Up Preparations for Monster Summer Season

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The airline industry believes it's taken the right steps to prevent a repeat of the chaos that plagued it last summer. A Memorial Day travel weekend poised to shatter 2019 levels will tell aviation executives if indeed they've prepared efficiently.

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Hotel Westland, a New Carbon Positive Hotel by Urban Villages to Open in Seattle

Hospitality Net

Environmental Stewards to Convert 116-Year-Old Structure in Celebrated Pioneer Square into a Modern, 120-Room Hotel, Flagship Restaurant, and Rooftop Bar in Partnership With Aparium Hotel Group and With Design by The Miller Hull Partnership and Curioso Interior Design.

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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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Montana Tourism Boards Still Active on TikTok While Legal Challenges Play Out

Skift Blog

Skift Take: If Montana's state-wide ban goes into effect, legislators in other states may replicate it. Tourism boards will have ditch to TikTok, which will reduce the platform's influence in destination marketing in the U.S.

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AKA Expands in NYC’s Midtown With Opening of Hotel AKA NoMad

Hospitality Net

AKA, a global leader in luxury hospitality and the creator of the World’s Most Livable Hotels®, expands further in New York City’s Midtown with the opening of Hotel AKA NoMad. Located on a prime corner of Madison Avenue, in the trendy NoMad neighborhood, the luxury, design-centric hotel is perfectly woven into Manhattan’s Design District, surrounded by the city’s best shopping, showrooms, dining and entertainment.

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Stamping His Hotel Legacy: New USTA Chair Chris Nassetta Looks to Remove Barriers to Travel

Lodging

As president/CEO of Hilton, Chris Nassetta has frequently referred to the current period of time as the “Golden Age of Travel,” and after stepping in as national chair of the U.S. Travel Association (USTA) earlier this year, he now has an opportunity to put a stamp on that message, quite literally, as well as his overall legacy. Nassetta—who has long been active with the Washington, D.C.

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An Interview with Curtis Crimmins

Hospitality Net

CC: I’m a lifelong hotelier who got my first taste of the business by following my mom to work while she was a hotel housekeeper. Though these visits sparked my love of hotels, the reason my mom brought me to work has darker roots, it was to keep me safe from her abusive partner.

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I Would Sell More and Increase Sales If Only I Would.

Anthony Cole Training

In this blog post, we present a question that may force you to look yourself in the mirror and ask, "What can I do better as a salesperson to increase my sales in 2023 and beyond?

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Food waste management: innovative solutions for Hospitality

Hospitality Net

The greater issue of sustainability is as complex as it is daunting, and it can be anxiety-inducing to begin to think of how to tackle the problem. However, when you break it down into simpler components, it’s easier to address. One of these components is food waste and how it’s managed. This article presents a new approach that offers solutions to food waste and food loss.

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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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WestJet Has a New Deal to Raise Pilot Pay

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Expect more pilots and their unions to push for similar bumps over the next year.

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NYC leading U.S. markets, Boston, D.C. and Alaska join occupancy leaderboard

Hospitality Net

U.S. hotel performance produced an incremental gain during the four weeks ending 13 May, a period that falls in between the heavy, summer travel season and earlier year peaks that include solid leisure travel, improved demand from conventions and group bookings, and returning business travel in larger markets. At a market-level, New York City continued to hold down the top occupancy spot while markets like Boston, Washington, D.C. and Alaska joined the leaderboard.

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Positioning Clients for Success: CBRE President on Innovative Services and Industry Trends

Lodging

As president and head of CBRE Hotels in the Americas, Bill Grice leads a team of over 225 capital markets, advisory, project management, and research professionals solely dedicated to the lodging industry. Grice has over 20 years of hotels and hospitality experience as a lender, debt and structured finance intermediary, and brokerage platform leader.

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AHIF - Pop-Up Talk with Hala Matar Choufany

Hospitality Net

Hala Matar Choufany, President at HVS Middle East & Africa, talks about investor interest in Africa & her key takeaways from AHIF 2022 in an insightful pop-up talk with Daniel Silke.

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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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TSA Screened Highest Number of Airline Passengers Since 2019

Skift Blog

Skift Take: This is a lot different than Memorial Day 2020. Remember?

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Hyatt Regency Baytown-Houston is Now Open

Hospitality Net

Hyatt Regency Baytown-Houston marks the city’s largest and only waterfront hotel located right off the iconic Fred Hartman suspension bridge and a 20-minute drive from the energy-rich city of Houston and notable tourism destinations such as NASA’s Space Center Houston and Kemah Boardwalk.

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The Kimpton Brice Completes Full-Property Renovation

Lodging

SAVANNAH—The Kimpton Brice, located in the Historic District of Savannah, Georgia, announced the completion of a full-property refresh. The renovations included the hotel’s lobby, guestrooms, corridors, meeting rooms, pool terrace, and on-site restaurant Pacci Italian Kitchen + Bar. As the first full-touch renovation since the hotel’s inception in 2014, the redesign creates a new chapter in the building’s history by modernizing the guest experience and maintaining the hospitality for which the p

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Developing a Sustainability and Resiliency Framework for Destination Travel

Hospitality Net

Prioritizing sustainability is becoming increasingly more central to the destination travel industry’s overall business plans as companies look to save natural resources, manage costs, yield returns, and appeal to more environmentally conscious consumers.

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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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4 Things to Know About the Future of the U.S. Hotel Market

Hotel News Resource

Hotels still face many challenges, including the ongoing talent shortage and the slow return of large business meetings and events - the bread and butter for many urban properties. However, leisure travelers, especially those taking drive vacations or traveling domestically, and trends in remote work, continue to fuel growth.

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The Kimpton Brice Unveils Expansive Renovation

Hospitality Net

Savannah’s contemporary boutique hotel, The Kimpton Brice - nestled in the quieter part of the Historic District - proudly announces the completion of a full-property refresh. The renovations included the hotel’s lobby, guest rooms, corridors, meeting rooms, Pool Terrace, Secret Garden, and on-site restaurant, Pacci Italian Kitchen + Bar. As the first full-touch renovation since the hotel’s inception in 2014, the redesign ushers in the newest chapter in the building’s storied history {some of th

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STR Reports Canada Hotel RevPAR Above $100 for Three Consecutive Months

Hotel News Resource

In April, inflation was stronger than the Bank of Canada expected, at 4.4%. But even when comparing the April results to 2019 dollars, real rates increased 2.3%. Growth has been ongoing since July 2022, apart from a slight 1% contraction in January 2023.

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Hawkins Way Capital Opens New, Dual-Branded Residence Inn and AC by Marriott in Downtown Oakland

Hospitality Net

Hawkins Way Capital announces the opening of the new LED Silver Level, dual branded hotel, AC Hotel by Marriott & the Residence Inn Hotel by Marriott, Oakland Downtown, located at 1431 Jefferson Street, Oakland, California. Hotel General Manager Josh Howard, Hotel Assistant General Manager Fazeel Ali and Director of Sales Joanne Bianchi lead the opening team.

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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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The Contactless Customer: Which Digital Transformations Are Winning Over Hotel Guests

Hospitality Tech

One survey found that 86% of people said they would choose one hotel over another if it had fully contactless mobile check-in, concierge, check-out and facility reservation services.

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Tourism Triumphs: Skift Travel Health Index Reaches Record High

Hospitality Net

April 2023 marked an important milestone: The full recovery of travel since the pandemic – as measured by the Skift Travel Health Index. And it’s a record, with our index passing the level last reached in 2019.

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Sneak peek: inside 1 Hotel Mayfair, designed by G.A. Group

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Sneak peek: inside 1 Hotel Mayfair, designed by G.A. Group Sneak peek: inside 1 Hotel Mayfair, designed by G.A. Group Ahead of its anticipated arrival on July 13, SH Hotels & Resorts has let slip some interesting details regarding the hospitality inside 1 Hotel Mayfair… Just when we thought 2023 couldn’t get more exciting for London’s hotel scene, SH Hotels & Resorts emerges with the news that 1 Hotels will be making its UK debut this summer.

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New Boutique Lifestyle Property, Wayfinder Waikiki Officially Opens

Hospitality Net

The property is officially complete with 228 rooms and public spaces, including Redfish, the popular restaurant concept by Foodland, Lost + Found, a tropical speakeasy and pool bar and B-Side Café.

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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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YOTEL announces signing of YOTEL Bangkok

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs YOTEL announces signing of YOTEL Bangkok YOTEL announces signing of YOTEL Bangkok Slated to open in 2025, YOTEL Bangkok will be located within Cloud 11, Asia’s largest content creator hub with a project value of over 1.2 billion USD. The is the third signing announcement for YOTEL in 2023 as part of YOTEL’s growth strategy to reach 50 hotels by 2025 – here’s what we know… The new-build hotel, opening in 2025, will be part of the cutting-edge Cloud 11 , a 250,000 square

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Meliá Conquers Milan’s Luxury Market With All Of Its Brands Now Present

Hospitality Net

A magnificent location for a boutique hotel that deserves no less. With this philosophy in mind, Meliá Hotels International continues to expand its renewed vision of luxury hotels in Milan, a city renowned for its art and design, and one of the must-visit destinations in Southern Europe. Following on from the success of the avant-garde ME by Meliá, and just before one of the most anticipated hotels of this season opens its doors, the extraordinary Palazzo Cordusio by Gran Meliá, the company has

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Enso Connect Bets on AI as the Future of Hospitality

Hospitality Tech

The guest experience platform has gone all in on OpenAI's GPT-4 and believes hotels will need to embrace AI-driven solutions to stay competitive.

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Miraval Resorts & Spas Launches Miraval Life In Balance Podcast

Hospitality Net

As a pioneer in destination wellness spa resorts for nearly 30 years, Miraval Resorts & Spas brings its core intention of empowering people to lead their best lives to the podcast space with today’s launch of Miraval Life in Balance. The first podcast from the Miraval brand aims to guide audiences to cultivate wellness, intention and inspiration from anywhere in the world.

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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.