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Starwood Capital, AJ Capital launch Field & Stream Lodge Co.

Hotel Business

Starwood Capital Group , a private investment firm with a primary focus on global real estate, and Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners (AJ Capital) , a real estate and hospitality company, have launched Field & Stream Lodge Co., a branded hospitality platform aiming to create modern and affordable lifestyle lodging across the U.S. The brand was established in 1871.

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Designing and managing employee referral programs

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The main goal of an effective employee referral program is to maximize referrals through effective incentives.

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Valor Hospitality Partners makes two C-suite appointments

Hotel Business

Valor Hospitality Partners , a global full-service hospitality firm, has appointed Steve Cesinger , global cofounder/chief investment officer, to the new position of chief capital officer, and Brandon Hatfield , global principal/CFO, to the position of chief investment officer/global principal. “With Valor’s global footprint, strong access to deal flow and proven track record of underwriting and executing hotel investments, we are extremely well-positioned to help our partners deploy capital in

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Hotels continue to recover in 2023 as industry begins new era of operations

eHotelier

The hotel industry in 2023 is projected to surpass pre-pandemic levels of demand, nominal room revenue and state and local tax revenue, while inching closer to other key 2019 performance metrics, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s 2023 State of the Hotel Industry Report.

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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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GBTA poll: Bookings, spending, optimism on upswing

Hotel Business

Global business travel is forecast to see an uptick in 2023 versus 2022, according to the Q1 2023 Business Travel Outlook Poll from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). Companies are expected to send more employees on trips and travel suppliers anticipate an increase in corporate travel spending. Sectors such as finance, insurance, professional services and consulting are showing stronger signs of growth in business travel spending.

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Accor to open Wonil Hotel, the first handwritten collection hotel in Australia

eHotelier

Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia, will operate Wonil Hotel Perth, a new Handwritten Collection hotel set to open at the Forrest Hall Precinct in early February 2023. Wonil is the Noongar name for peppermint tree and the new hotel is located on the banks of the Swan River surrounded by peppermint trees, adjacent to The University of Western Australia.

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A Luxury Guide on Barcelona: Food, Shopping, and Hotels

Private Upgrades

Whether you’re craving good food, fun attractions, or a memorable adventure, Barcelona won’t disappoint. There’s a reason it has become a top travel destination. In Barcelona, there’s so much to see and explore! Admirers of fine things in life will appreciate the city is luxury-friendly too. In fact, it’s one of the best places to head for fine experiences.

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HB on the Scene: Catching up with Larry Cuculic

Hotel Business

Hotel Business VP, Content & Partnerships Christina Trauthwein sits down with Larry Cuculic, president/CEO, Best Western, to talk about its rapidly growing Aiden brand, its plans for global expansion and its newly evolved sustainability initiatives. The post HB on the Scene: Catching up with Larry Cuculic appeared first on hotelbusiness.com.

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Everything You Need to Know About Tripadvisor Sponsored Placements

Travelboom Marketing

Thanks to Tripadvisor Sponsored Placements, hotels can bid to the top of the Tripadvisor search results for any given destination. But what may sound like an advantageous opportunity may not be so advantageous if you’re not keeping a close eye on the many other aspects of Tripadvisor’s search and ad ecosystem. Before you make a decision about using Tripadvisor Sponsored Placements, let’s first dive into what Sponsored Placements is and how you can choose to participate.

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The Importance of GA4 for Hotels

AskSuite

It's more than just an update. Find out about Google Analytics 4 and why your hotel needs to get ready for it. O post The Importance of GA4 for Hotels apareceu primeiro em Asksuite | Hotel Chatbot.

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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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2023 belongs to technologically evolved hotels

Hotelogix

The post 2023 belongs to technologically evolved hotels appeared first on Hotelogix.

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The Hollywood Roosevelt announces new food and beverage director Daniel Sabo

eHotelier

The iconic and historic Hollywood boutique hotel, The Hollywood Roosevelt, is proud to announce the appointment of Daniel Sabo as its new Director of Food & Beverage, bringing over 26 years of hospitality experience to the hotel’s storied collection of restaurants and bars, which includes the iconic 60’s style Tropicana Pool, upscale burger joint 25 Degrees, the stylish al fresco Rosy Café, and the newly revived iconic Cinegrill Theater, the famed cabaret and nightclub enjoyed by Hollywood e

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2023 belongs to technologically evolved hotels

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Deborah Rothe has been appointed Head of ITB Berlin at Messe Berlin GmbH

eHotelier

Deborah Rothe follows in the footsteps of David Ruetz as exhibition director of ITB Berlin, the World's Leading Travel Trade Show. In December 2022, Ruetz became senior vice president of Travel + Logistics at Messe Berlin, in which role he oversees the ILA Berlin Airshow as well as the global ITB brand family, along with its strategic development.

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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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Starwood and AJ launch lifestyle hospitality platform

Boutique Hotel News

US: Private investment firm Starwood Capital Group and hospitality company Adventurous Journeys (AJ) Capital Partners have launched Field & Stream Lodge Co., an affordable lifestyle platform for lodging in the United States. The Field & Stream platform will initially create between 20-25 hotels in the US, targeting locations such as national parks, beaches, mountain and ski towns.

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Accor and Ennismore accelerate expansion across SEA

eHotelier

Accor, the region’s largest international hotel operator, and Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company, will expand their portfolio with a series of key hotel and resort openings all across Southeast Asia in the year ahead. With close to 30 confirmed new properties under ten distinct brands in nine countries, 2023 marks an important milestone in the two group’s regional development strategies.

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Cushman & Wakefield advises sale of AZ La Quinta

Hotel Business

Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the sale of a 108-room La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Phoenix West Peoria in Peoria, AZ. The Phoenix metro area property was sold to Toronto-based Sun Valley Hotels LLC. Bill Murney, executive managing director with Cushman & Wakefield’s Hospitality team in Phoenix represented the seller in the transaction.

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STR, TE make modest upgrade to first U.S. hotel forecast of 2023

eHotelier

STR and Tourism Economics made a modest upgrade to the 2023 U.S. hotel forecast just released at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS). Additionally, a subsequent downward adjustment was made for 2024.

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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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HB on the Scene: Labor remains top of mind at ALIS

Hotel Business

While the 2023 edition of the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), held at the JW Marriott/Ritz-Carlton Los Angeles L.A. Live was a site of mostly optimistic observations for the upcoming year, the issue of labor, which was troublesome before the pandemic, continues to be problematic. During “Boardroom Outlook: People—Cultivating the Most Valuable Asset, moderator Bill Grice, president, CBRE Hotels , and panelists Laura Lee Blake, president/CEO, AAHOA ; Greg Friedman, managing principal/CE

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Experiential travel and the rise of deconstructed hotels

Boutique Hotel News

Julian Houchin , director of Eden Arc, an alternative accommodation provider, explains why experiential travel is prompting hoteliers to create memorable stays. We live in the era of the “experience economy” where guests crave adventure and exploration, where experiences become transformative and sensory, transcending beyond the actual experience and moment in time.

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Aimbridge unveils “Aimbridge Accelerates” report

Hotel Business

Aimbridge Hospitality unveiled the Aimbridge Accelerates report , with a look back at successes for the company from 2022 and a look at what’s to come in 2023, at an event during the 2023 Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS), held Jan. 23-25 at the JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE. The report recaps the events that made 2022 a standout year for the hospitality management company: The full conversion to six vertical and geographically focused operating divisions, intended to refocus deep i

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BWH Hotel Group to double Aiden portfolio this year

Boutique Hotel News

Worldwide: BWH Hotel Group has announced 30 new hotels in Scandinavia under its upscale, boutique brand Aiden, as well as launching in India. There are currently 19 Aiden branded hotels worldwide, in locations such as South Korea, France, and the US. In partnership with CIC Hospitality, BWH will open 30 new hotels in Scandinavia. Each of the properties will offer a digital hologram concierge for check in/out as well as guest services.

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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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AHLA raises $1.2M at Night of a Thousand Stars gala

Hotel Business

The AHLA Foundation raised a record $1.2 million at its fifth-annual gala to celebrate winners and up-and-coming hospitality superstars while raising funds to support the foundation’s programs that are helping the industry recruit and retain the stars of tomorrow. Each year, the Night of a Thousand Stars gala celebrates the hotel industry’s most important VIPs—the property-level talent that makes the industry so unique.

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Valley Forge launches collection inspired by Florence Broadhurst

Hotel Business

Valley Forge Fabrics, a supplier of custom textile products and services for the hospitality industry, has a new collection inspired by Florence Broadhurst—regarded as a unique force in the world of modern design. The first group of two Broadhurst signature prints, including “Cranes”—a whimsical design inspired by Broadhurst’s youth in China and love for birds, along with “Turnabouts”—a retro, exuberant design that signified Broadhurst’s affinity for circular

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Raines names Brittney Jones VP, strategic partnerships

Hotel Business

Hotel development, management and investment company Raines has named Brittney Jones VP, strategic partnerships. She’s responsible for executing a strategy to support the overall vision of Raines and playing an active role in driving the company’s growth. She continues to report to the company’s managing partners. “Brittney has maintained a stellar track record during her time with us and demonstrated her ability to help us build hotels, relationships, and experiences through various means