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Soho House Wants Members to Buy Extras in Path to Unlocking Profits

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Know what's cool? Have cool people join your member's clubs. Know what's even cooler? Having members buy your high-margin upsells, like food and skincare products.

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Q: What are the main types of beer?

Hospitality Net

While craft brewing, home brewing and beer tasting have exploded in popularity in recent years, beer ultimately consists of a few basic styles. In this complete guide on the main types of beer, you’ll brush up your knowledge about common and popular styles of beer to increase your familiarity with one of the world’s oldest drinks.

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Air Canada Posts a Loss Despite Strong Travel Demand

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Rising airfares and high inflation haven't dimmed the enormous appetite for travel, and carriers like Air Canada believe they're well-positioned to take advantage.

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Oracle to Expand OPERA Cloud PMS Rollout to an Additional 2,000 Wyndham Properties

Lodging

AUSTIN, Texas—Oracle is expanding the global rollout of its Oracle Hospitality OPERA Cloud Property Management System (PMS) by announcing plans to bring the system to 2,000 additional hotels under the Wyndham Hotels & Resorts portfolio by the end of next year. Currently, hundreds of Wyndham-branded hotels are on OPERA Cloud. “We’ve brought hotels onto OPERA Cloud at incredible pace,” said Scott Strickland, chief information officer at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.

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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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Melia Hotels Beats Pre-Pandemic Revenues

Skift Blog

Skift Take: These numbers are strong, yet largely without the impact of a reopened Asia. Expect a significant bump for Melia and its peers throughout the rest of 2023.

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Book Publishing Announcement - The Prosperous Hotelier

Hospitality Net

The Prosperous Hotelier shows you not just how to get comfortable with the numbers, but how to dance with them. Inspirational, educational, and chock full of tips and tricks to familiarize yourself with the inner workings of the hospitality industry—including links to online videos to supplement your learning—this book puts financial literacy at your fingertips.

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How HyperCommerce will Transform Hotels in 2030 and Beyond

Hospitality Net

As technology continues to evolve, and direct bookings continue to grow exponentially since 2020, it’s safe to say that the playing field has been levelled for hotels to compete and get more direct bookings. But, as the world of travel continues to change at a rapid pace, the big question is, what is next for independent hotels in the future?

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Starting TODAY, Control Your Professional Sales Life to be Happier and More Successful

Anthony Cole Training

We’ve been talking to, teaching, and coaching sales organizations for 30 years. We’ve been through every economic, political, and social uptick and downturn that you’ve been through. As a result, we’ve heard every reason for success and failure. The one true constant throughout those years and swings in environment is that there are always a small group of salespeople that succeed regardless of what is going on around them.

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Hyatt Investor Day to Highlight Asset-Light Transformation and Expectations for Significant Expansion in Free Cash Flow

Hospitality Net

At its Investor Day today, Hyatt Hotels Corporation (“Hyatt” or the “Company”) (NYSE: H) intends to highlight the strategic actions the Company has taken to position it to become the preferred hospitality brand for high-end travelers in each segment that it serves, and the Company’s plans to build on its strong momentum to drive further growth and shareholder value.

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Maximizing Online Visibility: 5 Strategies For Local Businesses

Social Hospitality

Online visibility is an integral aspect of modern business in today’s digital era. With customers searching for products and services on the internet, it’s vital to maximize your online presence. Building a robust online presence helps you increase brand awareness, connect with more target customers, generate more quality leads, make more sales, and ultimately, drive business growth and success.

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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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Rotana partners with Memar Development & Investment

Hospitality Net

Rotana announced its ambitious pipeline across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) 2023, signing four “Edge by Rotana” and one “Rayhaan by Rotana” property in partnership with Memar Development & Investment, a leading real estate development company specialized in the hospitality development guided by the motto “Developing to enhance life”.

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Airlines’ Jet Buying Spree Comes With Risks

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Even though Airbus and Boeing are having trouble delivering planes from pre-pandemic orders, airlines are still placing huge new orders worth billions. It's hard to say whether this will pay off for the airlines in the long run as they're betting on a surge in demand for air travel in the future.

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Matt Welle named Leading Entrepreneur in Tech for 2023

Hospitality Net

[AMSTERDAM– 12 th of May] Mews, the innovative hospitality cloud, is delighted to announce that its CEO, Matt Welle, has won the prestigious Leading Entrepreneur in Tech Award 2023, by Techleap.nl.

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STR: U.S. Hotel Performance Grows Year Over Year

Lodging

HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—U.S. hotel performance showed mixed results from the previous week but grew year over year, according to STR’s latest data through May 6, 2023. U.S. Hotel Performance April 30-May 6, 2023 Percentage change from comparable week in 2022:Occupancy: 65.2 percent (up 2.0 percent)ADR: $157.62 (up 6.4 percent)RevPAR: $102.74 (up 8.4 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, Chicago saw the highest year-over-year increases in occupancy (up 14.7 percent to 67.7 percent) and RevPA

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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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The Diverse Factors Driving the Austin Lodging Market

Hospitality Net

Austin has enjoyed a strong and resilient lodging market since the Great Recession. But why? This article explores the lodging demand drivers that make Austin one of the most attractive hotel markets in the U.S.

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Rider Restaurant Reopens in Seattle’s Hotel Theodore

Lodging

Seattle’s Rider restaurant has reopened downtown. Rider’s reimagined menu emphasizes locally procured and sustainably sourced seafood and more. Led by Executive Chef Riccardo Bilotta, who is known for a New American style of cuisine with Mediterranean influences, the Rider dining experience presents ingredients in unexpected ways. The beverages menu at Rider is focused on fresh ingredients.

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Introducing Eight New Members of Design Hotels

Hospitality Net

From historically renovated structures dating back to the 12th, 18th, and 19th centuries in Italy, Spain, and Montenegro to modern architectural masterpieces in Greece and Indonesia, the newest members of Design Hotels share a common goal: to honor and preserve their surrounding landscapes and cultures. Each of the following eight properties reflect this ethos through distinctly contemporary lenses, creating unique destinations that foster individual experiences as well as intimate feelings of c

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InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile Announces Renovation

Lodging

CHICAGO—InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile announced a renovation launch, providing guests with an experience that matches the hotel’s programming and dining offerings. The reimagined spaces within its Grand Tower will be completed by June 2023. “In many ways, we are waking a sleeping giant,” said Chris Cawley, general manager. “This has always been an exceptional property in so many ways, and our stunning, newly refreshed Grand Tower guestrooms will be the final finishing touch.

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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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Beyond the hype: The rise of conversational AI in hospitality

Hospitality Net

The seemingly sudden impact of ChatGPT took many by surprise. But it was many years in the making, and a direct result of the failures of voice search and chatbots that ushered in this next era of conversational AI.

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Choice Hotels Breaks Ground on Two Pacific Northwest Cambria Hotels

Lodging

ROCKVILLE, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc. continued its expansion of Cambria Hotels in the Pacific Northwest with the start of construction on Cambria Hotel Pearl District—Portland and Cambria Hotel Hillsboro. Expected to open in Spring 2025, the new properties will be added to Cambria’s portfolio. “The groundbreaking of the Cambria Hotels in Hillsboro and Portland represents another proud moment for the brand.

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SALT of Palmar Brings a New Destination to Design Hotels

Hospitality Net

Following SALT of Palmar’s successful launch in 2018, Design Hotels is excited to welcome the property to its portfolio as a new Member Hotel and as the brand’s first destination in Mauritius. Having made waves in the local hospitality scene with its bold design by Camille Walala, contemporary dining concept, and commitment to giving back to its community, the adults-only boutique hotel encapsulates Design Hotels’ core values, which are rooted in purpose, connectedness, and curiosity.

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EOS Hospitality names Nicholas Farina as VP, operations

Hotel Business

EOS Hospitality has appointed Nicholas Farina as VP, operations. In his new role, he focuses on operational strategy and support for the more than 40 hotels in the company’s portfolio. He works alongside the property leaders to understand their needs and find resources to help achieve their goals. He will also work alongside COO Simon Mais to streamline processes in collaboration with the properties, to help provide consistent practices across the portfolio.

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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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Dusit International officially opens Dusit Princess Hotel Residences Nairobi

Hospitality Net

Ideal for short or long stays, the new property comprises a mix of one-bedroom apartments, studio apartments, and deluxe hotel rooms, plus a wide range of facilities for business and leisure.

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Guestcentric Awarded Best Technology Company in Tourism

Guest Centric

Reading Time: 3 minutes Guestcentric, the leading provider of hotel website and reservation solutions in over 60 countries, has been recognized as the Best Technology Company at the 2023 Leaders in Tourism Awards, co-hosted by TNEWs and Nova SBE Westmont Institute of Tourism & Hospitality. The company was awarded for its extensive technology innovations, proximity to clients, and role.

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First Quarter Results 2023 - Meliá Hotels International

Hospitality Net

The first quarter of the year confirms a recovery of tourism worldwide, not only in the resort and urban leisure segments, but also in groups and business (MICE segment). The behaviour of demand still shows the "revenge" or "champagne bottle" effect that was triggered by the lifting of pandemic-related restrictions, while a more structured demand behaviour seems to be consolidating, reflecting the growing priority assigned to travelling in the life and consumption habits of the main markets, eve

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LWHA adds Brett Russell as managing director

Hotel Business

LW Hospitality Advisors (LWHA) has appointed Brett Russell as managing director of the firm. Russell has more than 25 years of domestic and international experience providing an array of hospitality operational, valuation and real estate advisory services including: expert testimony, site evaluation, highest and best use analysis, market and feasibility studies, and appraisals.

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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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IHCL Expands its Presence in the NCR

Hospitality Net

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the signing of a Vivanta branded hotel in New Gurugram, Haryana. The Brownfield project will be a part of a mixed-use development.

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Sneak peek inside The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town in Zanzibar

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Sneak peek inside The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town in Zanzibar Sneak peek inside The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town in Zanzibar Excitement is building as the latest hotel in The Neela Collection, The Neela Boutique Hotel Stone Town, is preparing to open the doors to Zanzibar’s historic city this July… The Neela Collection was born from the desire to offer beautiful locations for families to spend quality time together while enjoying the freshest seasonal food surrou

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Industry experts look ahead to IHIF 2023

Hospitality Net

With less than a week to go until the annual International Hospitality Investment Forum, experts from across the hospitality industry have given their thoughts on the key topics, which are to be discussed at this year’s conference.

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Fattal secures £43 million to fund The Grand Brighton

Boutique Hotel News

UK: Property lender Leumi UK has provided a £43.7 million loan to Fattal Hotel Group to fund the acquisition and refurbishment of The Grand Brighton. Fattal Hotel Group acquired The Grand Brighton from Wittington Investments in February this year. Fattal owns several brands including Leonardo Hotels and NYX, alongside other independent hotels like The Grand such as The Dilly in London.

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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.