Wed.Jun 28, 2023

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Booking.com Launches New AI Trip Planner to Enhance Travel Planning Experience

Hospitality Net

Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital travel platforms, has announced its new AI Trip Planner, which will launch in beta to a selection of US travelers in the company’s app on June 28. Built upon the foundation of Booking.com’s existing machine learning models that recommend destination and accommodation options to millions of travelers on the platform every day, the AI Trip Planner is also partially powered by large language model (LLM) technology from OpenAI’s ChatGPT API to create a

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Marriott invests in next gen talent with student apprenticeship program

Hotel Management

Marriott International is investing in hospitality education and developing its teams of the future with the launch of an apprenticeship-style program through the International College of Management Sydney (ICMS). The four-year hotel degree program will give hospitality students from ICMS the opportunity to work at numerous Marriott properties, and each year a High School graduate will be offered a spot on the program.

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Hotels are Way Behind on Tech. These Brands Are Trying to Change That.

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Hotel executives admit they're late to the party when it comes to adopting technology. Now, they're trying to figure out the basics and adopt innovations all at the same time.

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St. Regis Hotels & Resorts in Asia Pacific Announces “House of Celebration” to Revel in With Each New Season

Hospitality Net

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts in Asia Pacific is inviting guests to its “House of Celebration”, inspiring guests to relive the timeless and storied festivities of the Astors, the iconic brand’s founding family, known for their lavish and incomparable gatherings. Just like haute couture runways, the House of Celebration defines a unique theme for each of the four seasons with limited-edition cultural, fashion, and dining experiences that highlight St.

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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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Record 50 Million Americans Expected to Travel for Fourth of July

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Inflation no longer seems to be a major hurdle for Americans eager to travel, but flight delays and disruptions that plagued airlines last summer could once again make Fourth of July travel difficult for millions of people.

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Signing of Ramada by Wyndham Goa Arpora

Hospitality Net

R.K.M Enterprises, a partnership firm based in Delhi, today announced the signing of Ramada by Wyndham hotel in Goa under a franchise agreement with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts extends partnership with Pride in London for second year

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, is proud to announce the continuation of its partnership with Pride in London – the UK’s biggest and most diverse Pride event – for a second year. Led by its LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group (ERG), ‘Out & Open’, the extension of the relationship reflects IHG’s ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in its workplaces, hotels and local communities.

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U.S. Safety Rating Downgrade Deals Billion-Dollar Blow to Mexico Carriers

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Resuming Category 1 status is critical to the development of the Mexican aviation industry in launching new routes, increasing capacity and strengthening partnerships with U.S. carriers.

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The Hazelton Hotel Transforms the Guest Experience with INTELITY

Hospitality Net

INTELITY®, provider of hospitality’s leading guest experience and staff management platform, has announced a new partnership with The Hazelton Hotel in Toronto. The luxury boutique hotel has implemented the INTELITY platform to offer its guests a digital and modern, smart-room experience, as well as leverage INTELITY’s GEMS® staff-facing tools to streamline its back-of-house operations.

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Tripadvisor Tests Instant Book (Again)

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The regime under CEO Matt Goldberg is testing a bunch of stuff, including Tripadvisor Instant Book, and a new form of the previous subscription plan, Tripadvisor Plus. The idea is to not throw out the baby with the bath water, and to see what works now.

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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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Holiday Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando™ Completes Multi-Million-Dollar Renovation

Hospitality Net

Holiday Inn & Suites Across from Universal Orlando™, a Universal Partner Hotel, today announced the completion of its multi-million-dollar renovation. The renovation encompassed modernizations to all guest rooms and suites, the lobby, and all meeting and event venue spaces.

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India Daily: Air India-Vistara Merger Draws Scrutiny Over Competition Concerns

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Turbulence hits Tata Group at a time when its airline has ambitious plans to modernize fleet, operational systems and revenue management, and has lined up a record order for 470 aircraft.

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How Simple Can You Make Your Business?

Hospitality Net

I love good barbeque. I live in St. Louis, which is famous for some of the best BBQs in the world! Really! We have a number of restaurants that have competed in worldwide competitions and come back with the first-place trophy.

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Creating Unique Hotel Guest Experiences: Talking to Liz Lambert

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Delve into Liz Lambert's transformative career as a hotelier, designer, and innovator, where she discusses crafting exceptional guest experiences and the future of the industry.

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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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HVS ANAROCK Hotels & Hospitality Overview, June 2023

Hospitality Net

Check out the June 2023 edition of the HVS ANAROCK monthly industry update, Hotels & Hospitality Overview (H2O), for the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry.

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U.S. City Tourism Boards Want Suburban Visitors Back

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at tourism marketing in top U.S. cities, Amazon's AI customer service tools, and Booking.com's new AI trip planner.

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Introducing Eleanor’s Guest In-stay Survey

Hospitality Net

In the hospitality industry, reputation is everything. With the rise of online review sites and social media, it has become harder to keep a resort or hotel’s reputation in great shape. A bad review or post on social media can immensely hurt a property’s reputation – whereas a good reputation can bring in more guests and allow you to increase room rates and, subsequently, revenue.

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Short-Term Rental Occupancy Is Both Up and Down — Depending On the Data

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Rising supply is a good as long as there is demand at a price that consumers are willing to pay. If not, we are looking at a softening market.

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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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Priceline Unveils Trip Intelligence, its Summer 2023 Product Release A Game-Changing Suite of Tools and Enhancements for Smarter Travel Booking

Hospitality Net

Priceline, a leader in travel planning and booking, today announced the launch of Trip Intelligence, an innovative suite of over 40 booking tools and site enhancements. Informed by Priceline’s latest proprietary traveler research and robust customer data, coupled with new technology and extensive testing, this rich feature set will transform how travelers plan and book their trips.

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Minneapolis’s Tourism Campaign Pushes Back Against Ghost Town Narrative

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Minneapolis has been working hard to convince its Minnesotans that it's come a long way from its darker days.

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Hotel Equities Adds Two New Properties Near the Indianapolis, in Airport

Hospitality Net

Hotel ownership, management and development company, Hotel Equities (“HE”), has been tapped to manage two Indianapolis hotels, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Indianapolis Airport and the Residence Inn Indianapolis Airport. The Fairfield Inn & Suites, owned by JJI Group Inc, and The Residence Inn, owned by JJI Hospitality Inc., are neighboring properties located just two miles from the Indianapolis International Airport.

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Priceline Releases New AI Platform and ‘Penny’ the Chatbot

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Priceline expands into AI-powered travel assistance, just one day after Booking.com.

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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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INTELITY Set to Launch Mobile App with The Leading Hotels of the World

Hospitality Net

INTELITY®, provider of hospitality’s leading guest experience and staff management platform, announced today the completion of a brand-wide mobile app with The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW), the largest collection of independent luxury hotels, that spans across 80 destinations. The app is specifically designed for both hotel guests, as well as Leaders Club members visiting properties in the organization’s 400-plus portfolio.

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The Prosperous Hotelier Book – Designed With Six Sections

Hotel Financial Coach Blog

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Global Study on Digital Hotel Operations Advancing the Guest Experience. Your Input Matters!

Hospitality Net

H2c regularly conducts in-depth hospitality technology research. This year, we are focusing on Digital Hotel Operations along the guest experience and we are inviting hotel chains up from 3 properties under one umbrella to provide their feedback. By participating in this study, you will support the industry to better understand the operational challenges that hotel chains face when it comes to automation and automated guest services.

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Effective Marketing Strategies For Thriving Restaurants

Social Hospitality

In the ever-evolving world of restaurants, establishing effective marketing strategies is an important stepping stone to success. Whether you’re a new restaurant or a well-established entity, it’s crucial to keep your marketing as fresh as your food. There are plenty of tried-and-tested restaurant marketing strategies. But sometimes, thinking out of the box and moving beyond Facebook and Instagram posts is a great idea.

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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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Introducing TraknProtect’s Cutting-Edge LTE 2-Way Radio: Revolutionizing Communication and Safety in Hospitality Industry

Hospitality Net

TraknProtect, a leading provider of innovative safety solutions for the hospitality industry, is thrilled to announce the launch of its highly anticipated LTE 2-Way Radio. This groundbreaking product represents a significant advancement in communication technology, offering enhanced safety, efficiency, and peace of mind for hotel staff.

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DISH Business Debuts OnStream to Power Custom Digital Experiences in Hotels

Lodging

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Today, DISH Business debuted OnStream, a unique platform as a service (PaaS) that delivers content to TV screens, displays, and mobile devices to power custom digital experiences for hotel management, staff, and guests. With an intuitive, fully customizable user interface, OnStream makes it easy for hoteliers to seamlessly build and deploy the technology across their properties.

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How can hotels improve operational efficiency in 2023?

Hospitality Net

As the cost of living crisis continues to sweep across the globe, businesses in all sectors are feeling the pressure to maintain profitability while also providing high-quality services to their customers.

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Essex Hotel Management Adds TownePlace Suites by Marriott Fort Myers Estero

Lodging

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Essex Hotel Management, LLC added the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Fort Myers Estero in Estero, Fla., to its expanding portfolio of hotels on the East Coast. This brings the total count of hotels under Essex’s management to 15, marking significant growth for the company within the Marriott International family and the extended-stay segment. “We are thrilled to extend our portfolio into Estero, one of Florida’s most rapidly developing communities,” said

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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.