Skift Blog
AUGUST 23, 2024
Skift Take: The pandemic may be in the rearview mirror for hotels and online travel agencies, but the challenges for those sectors are far from over — especially with the threat of a recession still looming.
Anthony Cole Training
AUGUST 23, 2024
All salespeople and their managers want to understand the psychology of selling and in fact, is it a highly searched phrase on google. Giving credit where credit is due, The Psychology of Selling is a well-regarded book by legendary sales professional Brian Tracy that should certainly be on every salesperson’s list of must-reads.
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Skift Blog
AUGUST 23, 2024
Skift Take: Cuts to interest rates would inject much-needed momentum into hotel deals and development. It's time to dust off those "When Rates Fall, Hotels Call" t-shirts you've had in the closet.
Lodging
AUGUST 23, 2024
The Q2 2024 Global Construction Pipeline Trend Report by Lodging Econometrics (LE) stated that the total pipeline ascended to a record-high 15,453 projects with 2,395,726 rooms, up 6 percent by projects year-over-year (YOY) and 4 percent by rooms. Worldwide, at the close of the second quarter, there were 6,265 projects/1,115,989 rooms under construction, up 2 percent by projects and 1 percent by rooms YOY.
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
Skift Blog
AUGUST 23, 2024
Skift Take: Running a profitable airline in the U.S. is increasingly about loyalty, not just logistics. All of the ‘Big Three’ lean heavily on frequent flyer programs and co-branded credit cards to help drive revenue - but who came out on top in Q2?
Lodging
AUGUST 23, 2024
NEWTON, Massachusetts—Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced the appointment of Christopher Trick as chief marketing and performance officer. In this new role, he will lead the company’s greater marketing and revenue-focused efforts. “We congratulate Christopher Trick on his new role as chief marketing and performance officer, a key position that marks an exciting new chapter for Sonesta,” said John Murray, CEO of Sonesta.
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Skift Blog
AUGUST 23, 2024
Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at hotels' new business travel workaround, Viking's strong path to 2025, and industry accommodations for a boom in smaller-scale meetings and events.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 23, 2024
Skift Take: Choice Hotels has revamped Radisson and Radisson Blu to further solidify its position in the upscale hotel market. The goal? Appeal to a new generation of travelers while honoring its 115-year-old heritage.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 23, 2024
Skift Take: The Middle East is one of the few regions to already be ahead of 2019 tourism, led by Saudi Arabia's transformation plan.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 23, 2024
Skift Take: Chinese tourism, both inbound and outbound, remains far below pre-Covid levels. Despite recent gains, China has significant ground to recover in its travel sector.
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