Skift Blog

MARCH 12, 2025

Skift Take: While IHCL is aiming to double its portfolio by 2030 and grow its international presence in markets that host Indian diaspora, Ras Al Khaimah's Al Marjan Island lifestyle destination is being developed as an emerging as a tourism center for the UAE. However, with big competitors like Movenpick and Hampton by Hilton resorts, IHCL has clearly tried to set itself apart by going the branded apartment route.

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Lodging

MARCH 12, 2025

PLANO, TexasAimbridge Hospitality announced the appointment of an expanded Board of Managers that brings experience in hospitality and strengthens Aimbridges foundation. These Board appointments follow the completion of the companys previously announced balance sheet restructuring. The four new ManagersGlenn Alba, Rich Gomel, Carrie McIntyre, and Emanuel (Manny) Pearlmanjoin current Board members Steve Joyce and Craig S.

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Skift Blog

MARCH 12, 2025

Skift Take: The new startup Journey faces significant challenges in building consumer adoption and achieving the necessary scale to compete with established loyalty programs. But its notable backers believe it's addressing critical pain points in today's loyalty system.

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Hotel Management

MARCH 12, 2025

Amora Hotels and Resorts has acquired Adelaides Hilton Hotel at 233 Victoria Square for an undisclosed sum. The 377-room luxury hotel, located in the heart of the citys entertainment, dining, shopping, and business precincts, features 20 conference and meeting rooms, two food and beverage venues, a business lounge, tennis court, gym and swimming pool.

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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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Skift Blog

MARCH 12, 2025

Skift Take: By emphasizing its authentic roots, culture, and decades-long presence in the Caribbean, Sandals Resorts aims to remind travelers that it offers more than just luxury it delivers an experience that is uniquely and unmistakably Caribbean.

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Lodging

MARCH 12, 2025

WINDSOR, United KingdomIHG Hotels & Resorts opened voco Zeal Exeter Science Park, IHGs first branded net zero carbon hotel, in partnership with Zeal Hotels and Valor Hospitality. It has been designed to operate entirely on renewable and solar energy. As with all voco branded hotels, the 142-room voco Zeal Exeter Science Park has been designed with neutral tones and contemporary features throughout the guestrooms and public spaces.

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Lodging

MARCH 12, 2025

COLUMBUS, OhioRed Roof continued to promote franchise hotel ownership and opportunity for women and other underserved communities in hospitality. Since the 2023 introduction of RIDE with Red Roof and rebranding of SHE, inspired by Red Roof, the company has added more than 30 women and representatives of underserved markets to its ownership community.

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Skift Blog

MARCH 12, 2025

Skift Take: A wave of new lithium battery restrictions from Asian airlines highlights rising safety concerns and follows several onboard incidents.

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MARCH 12, 2025

I love interacting with new people and the constant opportunity to be in a fast-paced environment where I can learn. The post Aiming Higher appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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Skift Blog

MARCH 12, 2025

Skift Take: Industry leaders envision a future where consumers can plan, book, and manage all aspects of travel from a single interface. These early partnerships between AI and travel companies bring that vision a step closer.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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Hotel Designs

MARCH 12, 2025

Hotel Designs Miniview: The SEED taking us back to (beautiful) basics in Bali Miniview: The SEED taking us back to (beautiful) basics in Bali Away from the crowds in undiscovered East Bali, The SEED is a private oceanfront estate situated between the volcanic shores and dramatic mountain ranges of Candidasa, designed as a eco-conscious, personalised and playful luxury escape… The SEED estate spans 6,400 square metres of tropical coastline.

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Skift Blog

MARCH 12, 2025

Skift Take: Southwest is looking to expand its online distribution even though it didn't get the love it sought for its now-abandoned 'bags fly free' policy.

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Webrezpro

MARCH 12, 2025

When someone mentions boutique hotels, what typically comes to mind is a quaint establishment with charming rooms, often boasting upscale amenities and personalized service. While theres certainly nothing wrong with this classic image, were eager to shake things up by drawing inspiration from a broader range of unique properties. Lets explore some incredibly creative boutique […] The post Unique Accommodation Experiences to Inspire Your Boutique Hotel appeared first on WebRezPro.

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Hotel Business

MARCH 12, 2025

Aimbridge Hospitality has appointed a refreshed, expanded Board of Managers for the company. The board appointments follow the completion of the company’s previously announced balance sheet restructuring. The four new managers Glenn Alba , Rich Gomel , Carrie McIntyre and Emanuel (Manny) Pearlman join current board members Steve Joyce and Craig S.

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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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Horizon Hospitality

MARCH 12, 2025

Hiring in the hospitality industry is highly competitive, and attracting top talent requires more than just posting a job opening. Creating a positive hiring experience can set your business apart and ensure you secure the best candidates for your restaurant, hotel, senior living facility, or other hospitality business. Heres how you can optimize your hiring process to attract high-caliber professionals.

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Hotel Business

MARCH 12, 2025

Dreamscape Hospitality , a Dallas-based hotel management company, has assumed management of both Residence Inn Mobile and Courtyard Mobile in Alabama. The recently renovated Residence Inn Mobile offers studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens, complimentary high-speed internet and large workstations, catering to extended-stay travelers.

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Cloudbeds

MARCH 12, 2025

A bustling hotel lobby with guests queuing to check in is already a challenge for front desk staff. Now, add a difficult-to-use property management system (PMS) to the mix, causing confusion, slowing down processes, and pulling experienced staff away from serving guests to help newer employees navigate complex menus and screens. In our recent PMS User Experience Report , we explored exactly this issue, surveying 500 hotel employees across five countries about their experiences with PMS software.

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Hotel Business

MARCH 12, 2025

The Washington Dulles Marriott Suites has completed a comprehensive renovation. The 254-room, all-suite hotel features a refreshed aesthetic and upgraded amenities, including full renovation of all guest suites, meeting space and restaurant. The full-service property is managed by Pinnacle Hotel Management of Royal Palm Beach, FL. It is adjacent to Worldgate Centre, three miles from Washington Dulles International Airport and one mile from the Herndon Metro Station.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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Travel Media Group

MARCH 12, 2025

Tune in to the inaugural installment of the Suite Spot: Road Trip series! In this episode the Suite Spot takes a drive to SpringHill Suites Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront to meet with Area General Manager, Alex Reitter, and Area Director of Marketing & Sales, Samantha Pritchard. Alex and Samantha give viewers an inside look at the propertys signature restaurant, The Sand Bar, and why this hotel needs to be the next destination on all traveler lists.

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Hotel Business

MARCH 12, 2025

Kinseth Hospitality has opened the Tru by Hilton Oshkosh in Wisconsin. The hotel, part of Lake Shore Development of Oshkosh, offers free, hot breakfast, an indoor pool, 24/7 fitness center, business center with media pods in the lobby, streaming services in all guestroom tvs and a lobby with a pool table. This marks the second hotel in Oshkosh under the Kinseth Hospitality portfolio, furthering the companys commitment to providing accommodations in the city and continued partnership with America

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Hotelier Magazine

MARCH 12, 2025

EDMONTON Edmonton has been selected as the host city for the 2026 International Indigenous Tourism Conference (IITC). Indigenous tourism is one of the fastest-growing sectors in Canada, creating jobs, supporting entrepreneurs and advancing economic reconciliation. The conference will bring economic benefits to the Edmonton region, support Indigenous tourism operators and open new opportunities for growth.

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Hotel News Resource

MARCH 12, 2025

In this article, well explore the pros and cons of each strategy and help you gain a more nuanced understanding of the two strategies and how hoteliers use each method, depending on the situation. Having a better grasp of the different pricing strategies at your disposal can streamline your hotels decision&making, empowering your hotel to be more competitive and ultimately more profitable.

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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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eHotelier

MARCH 12, 2025

Housekeepers are the backbone of the hotel industry, but they need a little help to support our business today.

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Hotel News Resource

MARCH 12, 2025

In Riyadh, occupancy increased slightly due to the start of Saudi school holidays. However, occupancy rates in other Middle Eastern capitals remained the same, indicating that there wasn't a rush before the Holy Month.

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eHotelier

MARCH 12, 2025

Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-Inclusive Resortis proud to announce the appointment of Rodrigo Arturo Reyes Valdes as the new Executive Chef

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Hotel News Resource

MARCH 12, 2025

Advanced AI agents are predicted to revolutionize the hospitality industry, automating complex tasks and streamlining operations by eliminating inefficiencies.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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Hospitality Tech

MARCH 12, 2025

As planners demand more efficiency and personalization, technology is revolutionizing the way hotels and event professionals collaborate.

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Hotel News Resource

MARCH 12, 2025

U.S. airlines, including Delta, American, and United, have lowered their earnings estimates due to growing economic uncertainty and reduced spending, which have decreased travel demand.

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Hospitality Tech

MARCH 12, 2025

New automation feature helps restaurants maximise uptime, preventing thousands in lost revenue.

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Hotel News Resource

MARCH 12, 2025

Occupancy, average daily rate (ADR), and revenue per available room (RevPAR) continued to experience strong growth as the market moves toward stabilization.

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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

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