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Google’s Impact on the Tours and Activities Industry

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Catch up on the week's most-read stories, from Google's online activities moves to Air India's new livery.

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Video exclusive: Accor Deputy CEO Jean-Jacques Morin’s global outlook

Hotel Management

It’s an exciting time for global French hospitality chain Accor as the company continues its phenomenal expansion across the world. One of the verticals for Accor that is seeing significant growth is the Premium, Midscale and Economy segments, led by CEO Jean-Jacques Morin, also Accor’s Group Deputy CEO, who is confident that growth will continue.

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Hotel Re-Brandings Are Risky – Here’s How Strawberry’s CEO Makes the Case

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Nordic Choice Hotels has rebranded to Strawberry as it tries to break free of just being a franchisor of Choice Hotels. CEO Torgeir Silseth is striving to find a whitespace for the private company amid the global giants.

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Hospitality Financial Leadership – Expectations vs. Agreements

Hotel Financial Coach Blog

Click on image to learn more Hospitality Financial Leadership Expectations vs. Agreements Purchase on Amazon in paperback, hardcover or Kindle format PURCHASE HERE Complimentary Discovery Call – [link] Video Course Links: [link] [link] Be sure to check out my other services on the links below. On-line Strategic Hospitality Financial Leadership Workshops The 3 Month 1-1 Financial Leadership Mentoring Program Hotel Accounting Policy Manuals Hotel Asset Management Program Strategic Hospitalit

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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

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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Brazilian City Plans to Triple Hotel Capacity, Use Boats for Rooms at 2025 Climate Meeting

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The boats can sail away when the climate meeting is finished, but what would Belem do with all of those extra hotel rooms it is getting ready?

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RatePing and STAAH’ enhanced integration to help hotels maximise revenue

STAAH

Pricing intelligence and revenue management software provider, RatePing Hotel Pricing Intelligence and leading hospitality guest acquisition platform, STAAH have enhanced their long-standing partnership to cover the former’s Price Intelligence and Revenue Boost capabilities. RatePing is a unique Android and web-based application developed to help hotel and vacation rental owners and operators track their room rates versus their competitor’s room rates, while also keeping a tab on rate parity and

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Hotel marketing on Threads – what you need to know

eHotelier

Hotel marketing on Threads – what you need to know - Uncategorised - Insights Only launched on 5 July 2023 by Meta, Threads is already becoming a buzzword for marketers. Will it serve your hotel’s marketing needs?

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Sabre Launches Lodging AI, Expanding Its Suite of Intelligent Solutions Powered by Sabre Travel AI

Hospitality Tech

Latest capability can help travel agencies improve hotel attachment rates, increase revenue opportunities and provide travelers with more personalized lodging options.

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Hotel marketing on Threads – what you need to know

eHotelier

Hotel marketing on Threads – what you need to know - Insights - Insights Only launched on 5 July 2023 by Meta, Threads is already becoming a buzzword for marketers. Will it serve your hotel’s marketing needs?

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AMIT Wireless and Actility Partner Up to Facilitate Citizens Broadband Radio Service Deployments

Hospitality Tech

With the recent launch of CBRS in the US, this collaboration opens a range of use cases to allow the deployment of private Cellular network in CBRS bands.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

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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Insider Secrets to a Winning Hotel Marketing Strategy

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Insider Secrets to a Winning Hotel Marketing Strategy | Hotel Marketing

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Key Digital Joins Q-SYS Technology Partner Program

Hospitality Tech

The Key Digital KD-WP8-2 Plugin makes Key Digital’s KD-WP8-2 8 Button Programmable IP, RS-232, IR Control Keypad natively compatible with Q-SYS.

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Hôtel Swexan announces opening of Babou’s and Library at Babou’s

eHotelier

Harwood International’s Hôtel Swexan will unveil two new concepts, Babou’s and Library at Babou’s. Babou’s will serve as a captivating, energizing late-night lounge and nightclub with DJs playing every weekend, perfectly complemented by the Library at Babou’s, an intimate enclave to indulge in inspiring conversation amidst the charm of towering bookshelves and plush leather seating.

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Cvent Announces Integrations with Sabre Hospitality to Streamline the Group Booking Process

Hospitality Tech

The Cvent platform will integrate with Sabre SynXis Central Reservation System allowing hotels to easily manage their group business and maximize revenue.

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Don't Let AI Pass You By: The New Era of Personalized Sales Coaching & Development

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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Radisson Hotel Group opens first Radisson RED in Eastern Europe in the heart of historic Tbilisi, Georgia

eHotelier

The first Radisson RED hotel in Eastern Europe has arrived in Tbilisi, Georgia. Situated in a 100-year-old former post office building on the iconic Davit Aghmashenebeli Avenue, Radisson RED Tbilisi blends culture, history, and contemporary design. The hotel is also a culinary destination thanks to its modern and cozy Posta Restaurant & Bar which fuses Georgian, Asian, and international flavors, and serves as a social hub with unique style, dynamic atmosphere, and friendly service.

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Business travel prices seen climbing to new normal

Hospitality Today

Relentless post-pandemic competition for airline seats, hotel rooms and hire cars drives up prices even higher this year and in 2024

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9 ways to win with Digital Guest Directories – free eBook

eHotelier

How digital guest directories are fast becoming the number one choice to help hoteliers save resources, be more sustainable and enhance the guest stay.

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Revenge travel isn’t so exciting anymore

Hospitality Today

It’s been a sizzling summer of travel, but this will likely be the peak of the post-pandemic boom

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

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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Scott Eger appointed Sofitel Adelaide new General Manager

eHotelier

Sofitel Adelaide is pleased to announce the appointment of passionate South Australian, Scott Eger, to the position of General Manager.

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Business travel recovery stalls as companies seek to cut costs and emissions

Hospitality Today

For now, leisure travel is making up for the decline in business customers, but some question how long this trend will last

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The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands welcomes Rachel Khoo for foodie takeover 29th – 31st October

eHotelier

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands presents best-selling food writer, Rachel Khoo from October 29th – 31st as she headlines the resort's Master of Crafts and Craftsmanship Calendar for 2023. Equipped with her highly attuned arsenal of creative culinary credentials, Rachel Khoo will host a series of experiences, including an exquisite choux pastry masterclass for both adults and children, a delectable breakfast grazing table take-over, and guest-judging a 'bake-off' with guests.

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Amex GBT sees record Q2 earnings amid 'strong' SME growth

Hospitality Today

After a remarkable performance in the second quarter, the TMC has revised its annual forecast to reflect a 22% year-on-year surge

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Beyond the Basics: How to Develop and Retain a Top-Performing Sales Team

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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IHG Hotels & Resorts Kicks Off 2023 – 2024 German Football Season with RB Leipzig Partnership

eHotelier

IHG Hotels & Resorts continues to grow its roster of partnerships across the globe, today announcing a new partnership with leading German football club, RB Leipzig, to become the Official Partner for the club during the 2023 – 2024 season.

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Ritz-Carlton rolls out digital refresh

Hospitality Today

The Marriott International-owned hotel and resort chain, is unveiling a renewed look online

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Centara Grand named strongest brand in Thailand by Brand Finance

eHotelier

Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is thrilled to announce that its flagship brand, Centara Grand, has been recognised as the strongest brand in Thailand by Brand Finance's prestigious Thailand 50 2023 report. This esteemed ranking highlights Centara Grand's exceptional performance in terms of brand equity, trust, and value over the past year.

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China-US flights set to increase

Hospitality Today

Although there was a significant reduction in flights during the pandemic, there is now encouraging news regarding the revival of transpacific air travel

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

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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I Created An AI Generated Movie Trailer (For A Movie That Doesn’t Exist)

Hotel Marketer

Introducing the #AISummer2023 series, a continuation of the original #30DayAIChallenge in Spring.

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Slower-than-usual summer for Whistler’s tourism

Hospitality Today

The summer season is proceeding at a slower pace than in pre-pandemic years, prompting hotels to reduce prices in an effort to stimulate demand

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Expedia and Booking rigorously stress-testing AI

Hospitality Today

While ardently optimistic about the promise of generative AI, they caution that the burgeoning technology demands further fine-tuning

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