Lodging

APRIL 27, 2023

This week, Choice Hotels International is hosting its 67th Annual Convention at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, bringing together more than 6,000 hotel owners, general managers, vendors, and Choice associates. LODGING was on hand to gather insights from Choice leadership on the company’s strong growth and performance across its many brands, which inspired the convention’s “unstoppable” theme.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 27, 2023

Skift Take: American has thrown out its traditional playbook as blended travelers become one of its most lucrative customer segments. But will the good times continue?

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Lodging

APRIL 27, 2023

MCLEAN, Virginia—It’s 3 p.m. on a Monday at Homewood Suites Largo Washington D.C., arguably one of the busiest times for this hotel’s lobby. A guest, having checked in on Sunday, would like to inquire about dinner reservations. They approach the front desk. Although the hotel is at capacity, there is no line. The guest is welcomed personally by a smiling Hilton team member, who has time to ask about their preferences, dining style, and more […] The post Hilton and HotelKey Create New Cloud

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Skift Blog

APRIL 27, 2023

Skift Take: This move by Hilton is significant and shows that the hotel industry is, finally, modernizing its core systems. For HotelKey, it's a remarkable win by a small tech vendor in a competitive space.

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Lodging

APRIL 27, 2023

April is Earth Month—a perfect time to reflect on the hotel industry’s commitment to protecting the future of our planet by providing a “Responsible Stay” for guests. America’s hotels are implementing sustainability measures and driving the industry toward a more environmentally responsible future through the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s Responsible Stay initiative.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 27, 2023

Skift Take: Luxury resort group Aman said it would bring two resorts and some branded residences to Saudi Arabia in partnership with Diriyah Company. Plus, more highlights from this week's news in hotel deals and development worldwide.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 27, 2023

Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Hilton's expansion beyond luxury hotel chains, the future of travel spending globally, and how the hybrid work model is impacting the tourism and economic sectors of major cities — Andres Buenahora Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 27, 2023

Today, Condé Nast Traveller announces its annual global Hot List, crafted by the brand’s global team of editors, who visit and vet the entries. This carefully curated list unveils the newest hotels, restaurants, cruises, museums, and transportation around the globe as well as the destinations that elevate the standards of hospitality through their unique style, ethos, and quality of service.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 27, 2023

Skift Take: Oyo’s planned expansion into the U.S. comes shortly after the company revived its potential initial public offering plans. Surely, there's a lot brewing but not without a fair share of challenges.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 27, 2023

Mereté Hotel Management and Hanna Hospitality LLC, have partnered to open a new Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Roseburg, Oregon. The hotel will be located in Hanna Heritage Place that sits between I-5 and Mulholland Drive at exit 125, providing easy access to all areas of town. As the second partnership between Mereté and Hanna Hospitality LLC, this new hotel will join the nearby Hampton Inn & Suites Roseburg as part of the growing area’s hotel offerings.

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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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Skift Blog

APRIL 27, 2023

Skift Take: It’s all about priorities. Companies are now reviving their travel programs with a new set of top-down corporate focuses, regardless of where employees choose to work from.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 27, 2023

New Zealand’s largest city is gearing up for a massive 2023, with long-haul flights between Auckland and North America set to exceed 2019 levels thanks to new routes, airlines and up-gauged seat capacity. Headlining the news is United Airlines’ new route from Los Angeles to Auckland – in addition to its Auckland to San Francisco service – which is a 57% increase in the number of flights compared to the 7-weekly service for the New Zealand peak summer season.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 27, 2023

Skift Take: Will a slowdown in bank lending lead to weakened hotel development for Wyndham? The world's largest hotel franchisor doesn't expect a problem, and it makes plausible arguments about why.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 27, 2023

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, and Hotel Development, the NEOM division that is responsible for building a future-centric hospitality ecosystem in the developing region, have announced plans for a new luxury resort as part of the NEOM master project, located on Sindalah Island.

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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

APRIL 27, 2023

Skift Take: Today’s marketing-savvy travelers know greenwashing when they see it. To help them make authentically sustainable choices, hotel brands need to champion and promote hotels in their portfolios that meet the highest international standards for sustainability initiatives.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 27, 2023

Veriu Group has commenced construction on a 90-apartment Punthill property in the Melbourne suburb of Sunshine which is slated to open late next year. At a sod-turning ceremony held on Wednesday April 26, Veriu Group Co-Founder Alex Thorpe, CEO Zed Sanjana and SMA Projects Developer, Martin Strode, were joined by local state and federal MPs, Sarah Connolly and Dr Daniel Mulino, and Brimbank City Councillors Sam David and Thomas O’Reilly.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 27, 2023

Skift Take: Business travel is back, but managing costs is more and more challenging. As companies work to balance the need to get to in-person meetings with the objective of reducing overhead, a new report from Uber for Business offers a pathway to success.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 27, 2023

Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, today announced a Sales Leader Training Guide designed to provide sales leaders with tips for helping property-level sellers get the best results from the Knowland platform and in turn, drive new business. Potential customers gain an in-depth look at the nuances of the platform.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 27, 2023

The Ascott Limited is set to open 70 properties across multiple brands in Asia Pacific and Europe this year, as the company seeks to capitalise on the resurgence of international travel. Ascott’s Managing Director for Brand and Marketing, Tan Bee Leng, said it will be a record year of openings for the business. “Riding on the recovery of international travel, Ascott opened more than 45 properties in 2022.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 27, 2023

One of the most coveted island destinations on the planet, the Maldives are considered by many to be the ultimate luxury wanderlust experience. This picturesque archipelago boasts bright white sands, warm calm waters and a standard of hospitality that is second to none. Now, having achieved worldwide recognition as a preeminent tropical paradise, the Maldives is looking toward the future with an eye on longevity and sustainability, making the destination a natural fit for the unique approach to

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Skift Blog

APRIL 27, 2023

Skift Take: Sometimes it takes a negative reaction or backlash to remind tourism marketers to refocus their efforts on highlighting the local community.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 27, 2023

Wynn Resorts, Limited (Nasdaq: WYNN) has announced the name of its new multi-billion-dollar integrated resort, debuting in Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE): Wynn Al Marjan Island. The Company also unveiled the design vision of its first-ever beachfront resort, which is inspired by the tranquil seascape of Al Marjan Island, a group of four islands.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 27, 2023

Skift Take: Still some way to go, but Hertz is confident blended travel trips will boost its bottom line this year.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 27, 2023

Growth Advisors International Network (GAIN), a leading travel and hospitality innovation and growth advisory firm, is pleased to announce that Kim Phoebus has joined as a GAIN Advisor and leader of the new GAIN Hospitality and Finance Advisory Group. Beyond the delivery of industry leading fractional CFO services, Phoebus will be leading a team of fellow experienced finance and business management GAIN Advisors, delivering impactful and specialized advisory to travel and hospitality industry GA

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Skift Blog

APRIL 27, 2023

Skift Take: When Accor sneezes, the global hotel industry catches a cold. The Paris-based hotel giant sounds healthy.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 27, 2023

Radisson Hotel Group has embarked on the latest phase of its expansion strategy in the Philippines, with the signing of a Master Development Agreement for the Park Inn by Radisson brand, with SM Hotels & Conventions Corp. (SMHCC) for 14 new hotels across the country over the next five years, taking their total targeted portfolio with Radisson Hotel Group, to 20 hotels by 2028.

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Hotel Management

APRIL 27, 2023

Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) is investing in its Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) operations after witnessing strong growth in the region last year. Following the recent additions of Islington Hotel in Tasmania, Chalets at Blackheath in New South Wales and The Carlin Hotel in New Zealand, the luxury travel brand has pinpointed Australia and New Zealand as priority markets for expansion in the Pacific region as it seeks to grow its global collection of over 520 hotels in more than 90 cou

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 27, 2023

Lifestyle aparthotel brand Locke has announced it will open its sixth Locke in London in July 2023, with the brand expanding to the city’s exclusive Kensington and Chelsea neighbourhoods. The aparthotel, spread across eight floors, will comprise 121 apartments, ranging from studios to duplex one-bedroom apartments. The lobby and common areas will be complemented by a coffee shop, bar, restaurant, small stage for live performances, co-working space, meeting room, and garden.

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Lodging

APRIL 27, 2023

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey—Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced results for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The results include: “Our impressive first quarter results demonstrate continued momentum with global RevPAR growth of 12 percent, net room growth of 4 percent, and the 11th consecutive quarter of sequential growth in our development pipeline,” said Geoffrey A.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 27, 2023

At its core, hotel management companies are in the business of delivering unmatched service, products and experiences to guests.

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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.

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