Wed.Jul 26, 2023

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New Boutique Hotel, The Radical, Set for October Opening in Asheville’s River Arts District

Hospitality Net

The Radical, a bold, daring new boutique hotel is set to join the River Arts District this fall. Now accepting reservations for stays as of October 8, 2023, The Radical transforms a once abandoned 1920s’ warehouse into Asheville’s newest destination, introducing 70 unmistakable guest rooms and suites alongside ambitiously original culinary concepts.

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Hilton Hotels See No Slowdown in Travel Surge

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Slowdown? What slowdown? Hilton sees the boom rolling on. In other news, the company said it would add a hotel brand in the "luxury lifestyle" segment in the next year or so.

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Dallas Arts District Now Features a New JW Marriott

Hospitality Net

JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of 31 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of JW Marriott Dallas Arts District, marking the brand’s highly anticipated debut at the epicenter of the robust cultural arts scene in Dallas, Texas. Located within walkable blocks from the Dallas Museum of Art, Nasher Sculpture Center, Crow Museum of Asian Art, Meyerson Symphony Center, Moody Performance Hall, and the Winspear Opera House, the first JW Marriott hotel in Dallas

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Ask Skift: Is Travel Sustainable?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Travel executives and travelers are eager to make the industry greener, but are they really making tangible progress on reducing travel's massive carbon footprint?

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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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Aloft Santa Clara Unveils Multimillion-Dollar Renovation

Hospitality Net

Aloft Santa Clara, located at the America Center complex in San Jose, California, announces the completion of a multi-million dollar renovation. Every element of the hotel was updated in both the guestrooms and public space, including new furniture, carpeting, paint, wall coverings, window treatments and signage.

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Hilton’s Mega Ad Blitz: What Happened

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Hilton's big ad campaign, Sonder's stock split, and the UAE's tourism pulling power.

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Spanish Airport Giant Aena’s Profits Show Recovery As Traffic Returns

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Despite labour shortages across airports in Europe, Spanish operator Aena doubled its net profit as passenger traffic returned to pre-pandemic levels.

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Corporate Procurement Leaders Cite Challenging Travel Market Dynamics, Growing Need to Leverage All Segments As 2024 Supplier Negotiations Begin

Hospitality Net

With flights to key corporate destinations mostly full and hotel rates stubbornly high, corporate travel and procurement leaders are faced with a uniquely challenging environment as negotiations with suppliers for 2024 business travel volume start this quarter. The return of volume from the depths of the pandemic is forecast to return to 80% in 2023 according to Global Business Travel Association data.

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Women’s World Cup Ignites Aussie Tourism Surge, Led by U.S. Visitors

Skift Blog

Skift Take: After years of strict lockdowns, Australia has a run of international sporting events which will support the nation's tourism return.

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Shiny Releases 2023 Tipping and Beyond: Data Driven Tactics to Address Hospitality Staffing Challenges Report

Hospitality Net

Shiny, a leading provider of associate engagement and retention services, today released its inaugural report on tipping for the hospitality industry. Entitled “Tipping and Beyond: Data-Driven Tactics to Address Hospitality Staffing Challenges,” the report draws on 2023 sources to both provide insights and solutions to vexing labor shortage issues.

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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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How Hotel Conversions Are Augmenting Accor’s Growth and Development Strategy

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Independent hotels can expand their customer base and adapt to changing market conditions by joining a larger hotel group with a global distribution and supply network. Accor’s diverse portfolio offers a spectrum of conversion-friendly brands to address the individual needs of owners.

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ADGE Hotel + Residences in the heart of Surry Hills readies to open its doors next month

Hospitality Net

Celebrating the unique stories of Sydney’s inner-city suburb of Surry Hills, the new designer hotel ADGE Hotel + Residences is putting on the finishing touches before it officially opens its doors next month.

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‘Spectacular results’: Accor hotels spent over $300 million on refurbs in 18 months

Hotel Management

Accor Pacific’s hotel partners have invested more than AU$300 million in renovations and refurbishments since the beginning of 2022 amid an increasingly competitive accommodation landscape post pandemic. As the industry goes from strength to strength with rising occupancies and room rates , Accor is raising the standard across its network of 400 hotels, apartments, and resorts in the Pacific to ensure properties capture the attention of discerning travellers.

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Tips on how to report on a marketing campaign

Hospitality Net

As travel rebounds, we continue to see shifting travel trends and priorities with travelers. Our Traveler Insights report shows that travel demand is on the rise, with more than 70% of American travelers reporting that travel will be top a priority in the next 12 months.

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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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Expansion continues: 12,500 rooms to open over the next three years, Colliers reports

Hotel Management

In HM’s 2023-2024 Hotel Development Outlook , Colliers Head of Hotels – Australia, Karen Wales, discusses market activity and the future outlook for development. Australia’s accommodation market has continued to expand with the opening of around 3,420 rooms through 2022 in the 10 major markets. Whilst projects opening in 2022 represented a moderation from the more than 5,000 rooms which opened in 2021, the expansionary phase of the hotel market cycle is expected to continue over the medium term

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Equinox Hotels and Red Sea Global Announce Plans To Bring Luxury Resort to Amaala

Hospitality Net

Equinox Hotels, a revolutionary luxury hospitality brand, has been selected by Red Sea Global, the developer behind the world’s most ambitious regenerative tourism destinations, to unveil Equinox Resort Amaala, an unparalleled luxury resort experience in Amaala along the Red Sea coast in northwestern Saudi Arabia. Set to open as part of the first phase of development at Triple Bay, the Equinox Resort Amaala will be located adjacent to the Triple Bay Marina Yacht Club and surrounded by pristine m

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Hilton reports Q2 net income of $413M

Hotel Business

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. , for the second quarter ended June 30, reported net income of $413 million, exceeding the high end of guidance. The company has also raised its full-year outlook. “System-wide comparable RevPAR continued to expand throughout the quarter, experiencing growth across all of our customer segments and regions, driven by strong preference for our brands,” said Chris Nassetta, president/CEO, Hilton. “Our top-line performance yielded meaningful bottom-li

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KSL Capital Partners Acquires A Majority Interest In Sereno Hotels

Hospitality Net

Sereno Hotels (“Sereno”), today announced that an affiliate of KSL Capital Partners, LLC (“KSL”) has acquired a majority interest in Sereno. Founded over 20 years ago by the Contreras family, Sereno is the owner-operator of the multi-award-winning ultra-luxury hotel Il Sereno located on the shores of Lake Como, Italy, and its sister resort, Le Sereno on the beach at Grand Cul de Sac on the island of St.

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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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Shiny releases 2023 tipping report

Hotel Business

Shiny , a provider of associate engagement and retention services, has released its inaugural report on tipping for the hospitality industry. Entitled “Tipping and Beyond: Data-Driven Tactics to Address Hospitality Staffing Challenges ,” the report draws on 2023 sources to both provide insights and solutions to vexing labor shortage issues. “Even before the pandemic, the three top issues most affecting hotels were labor acquisition, labor productivity and labor retention,” said Rebecca Robinson,

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Lifestyle Aparthotel Brand Locke Opens Its Sixth Property In London

Hospitality Net

Pioneering lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke is pleased to announce that Ember Locke, its sixth property in London and thirteenth Locke to date, is now open. Located in the city’s exclusive Kensington and Chelsea neighbourhoods, the aparthotel is spread across eight floors, comprising 121 apartments ranging from studios, to duplex one bedroom apartments.

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TravelBoom 2023 Leisure Travel Trends Study Reveals Customers Are Making Up for Lost Time.

Hotel News Resource

TravelBoom released its annual Leisure Travel Trends Study. The findings uncover the influence of an ever-changing economy on travel choices, increases in online bookings, an increased frequency of vacations, and the most sought-after amenities when booking.

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Net-zero hotels realistic, but industry ’too fragmented’ for global pledge: Sustainable tourism council chief

Hospitality Net

Big hotels have the ability to neutralise their carbon emissions by mid-century, but setting a global pledge covering all the players might be too difficult, according to the head of a nonprofit that sets standards for what counts as sustainable tourism.

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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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Bob W debuts in Greece with two hotel openings

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Bob W debuts in Greece with two hotel openings Bob W debuts in Greece with two hotel openings Short-stay apartment operator Bob W is making further inroads into the European short-term rental market with the opening of its first properties in Greece… The hospitality operator Bob W , continues its impressive growth trajectory with the addition of two properties in Athens to its portfolio, located in vibrant city centre neighbourhoods.

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Hotel Hiring Spree Pays Dividends in Customer Satisfaction, J.D. Power Finds

Hospitality Net

With average U.S. hotel occupancy on track to reach 63.8% in 2023,1 just shy of the pre-pandemic level of 65.9%, business and leisure travelers are packing into hotels throughout North America for a second consecutive year. Hotels have risen to the challenge by ratcheting up staffing and doubling down on customer service. According to the J.D. Power 2023 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index (NAGSI) Study,SM released today, staff service garners the highest level of satisfaction among all

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Destination Marketing For Hotels: Top 5 Tips

Inn Quest

In today’s highly competitive hospitality industry, effective destination marketing plays a crucial role in attracting guests to hotels. With the rise of online travel platforms and social media, hotels must employ strategic marketing tactics to stand out from the crowd. This blog post will provide valuable tips and insights for hotels to enhance their destination marketing efforts and entice travelers to choose their hotel for a memorable stay.

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S Hotels & Resorts completes phase one at CROSSROADS Maldives with launch of third resort in November 2023

Hospitality Net

S Hotels and Resorts PCL, the global hospitality company from Singha Estate PCL, has announced that SO/ Maldives - the third resort at CROSSROADS Maldives, the world-class integrated leisure destination which comprises nine idyllic islands in the Indian Ocean - will open its doors in November 2023, marking the start of a new era of fashion-led five-star hospitality in this idyllic archipelago.

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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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Sustainability with Jennifer Klar of Six Senses

eHotelier

In this episode, Jennifer Klar discusses Six Senses’ industry-leading approach to wellness and sustainability.

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Mama Shelter Opens in Dijon, France

Hospitality Net

On the 27th of July 2023, Mama Shelter will be launching their latest hotel in Dijon, the capital city of the historical Burgundy region in eastern France.

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Designing achievable goals through market & business insights

eHotelier

Data and analysis provide the foundational insights to set realistic, meaningful, and strategic objectives.

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Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin - Week Ending 21 July 2023

Hospitality Net

Pandox AB acquires the Hilton Belfast from Starwood Capital, AEW acquires the Marriott Paris Charles de Gaulle from Commerz Real, Louis Fitzgerald Group acquires the Imperial Hotel in Cork, Ireland, from The Flynn Group, Art-Invest acquires the Nestor Hotel Neckarsulm in Germany, La Française RE acquires the future Ruby Hotel Marseilles in France from BNP Paribas RE, EXTENDAM and Banque des Territoires acquire the future TRIBE hotel in Montpellier, France, EXTENDAM and Annie Famose acquire the R

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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.