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Hotels to Pay Middlemen $75 Billion in 2023: Skift Research

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Hotel companies pay billions a year to online travel agencies and other distributors. Our estimate of how much is eye-opening. So is hoteliers' naiveté about how sustainable their level of spending is.

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5 Ways a Cloud-Based Property Management System (PMS) Can Increase Your Hotel’s Revenue

Hospitality Net

Cloud-based Property Management Systems (PMS), such as the Visual Matrix PMS, have revolutionized how hoteliers manage their properties and can significantly contribute to increased revenue.

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DiDi Autonomous Driving Raises $149 Million for Robotaxis: Startup Funding Roundup

Skift Blog

Skift Take: DiDi said robotaxis will be available on its rideshare app by 2025, and Regent Craft said it will begin testing electric seagliders next year.

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Hotel metrics: How to measure performance in the hotel industry

Hospitality Net

Hotel metrics, often referred to as key performance indicators (KPIs), are essential data points that hoteliers use to measure the performance and success of their establishment.

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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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Loyalty Backlash Doesn’t Hurt Delta’s Bottom Line

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast examines Delta's earnings, big tech's AI travel moves, and Airbnb's senior housing research.

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Rescuing Human Capital: How CEOs Can Shape the New World Order

Hospitality Net

The U.S. led world order and economic freedom are rapidly eroding. The war in the Middle East and Ukraine are flashpoints in an unstable, multi-polar world where control over companies that command technological superiority and elite talent has become the focal point. A few weeks ago, Beijing banned iPhones for government officials despite their production in China and Apple’s creation of 5 million jobs in the country.

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IHCL Announces the Opening of Ginger at Paras One33 Noida, Sector 133

Hospitality Net

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the opening of Ginger Noida, at Paras One33 Noida, Sector 133. It is designed around the brand’s lean luxe design and service philosophy of offering its guests a vibrant, contemporary, and seamless hospitality experience.

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Seattle to Restart Downtown Tourism With $5 Million Budget Boost

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Seattle is another major U.S. city trying to save its downtown with tourism.

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Monica celebrates her 60th birthday and brings her world to Airbnb

Hospitality Net

To celebrate her 60th birthday, the red-dress girl will open the doors of her house so that guests can dive into her fun and colorful world during an unforgettable stay, available only on Airbnb. While Monica spends some days away, guests are welcome to visit her house and find all the easter eggs of the show at the listing.

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114 Suite Homewood Suites by Hilton Atlanta/Perimeter Center Complete Multi-Million Dollar Renovation

Hotel News Resource

The refurbishment touched on all aspects of the hotel, including upgrades to public spaces, guest rooms, fitness center and meeting space. Additionally, the hotel refinished the exterior and signage and introduced new EV charging stations.

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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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Luxury Hotelschool Paris Presents Its International Degree Courses At The UAE Education Fairs In Abu Dhabi And Dubai

Hospitality Net

Luxury Hotelschool Paris, the only international school specialising in luxury hotel management training, is proud to announce its participation in the prestigious UAE EDUCATION FAIRS, taking place between 13 and 15 October 2023 in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

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The 763 Room Courtland Grand Hotel in Atlanta Joins Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Hotel News Resource

Officials of the 763-room Courtland Grand Hotel today announced that the property has joined the Trademark Collection by Wyndham. Operated by HEI Hotel & Resorts, the former Sheraton hotel immediately joins Wyndham Rewards.

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Choice Hotels EMEA Unveils First Hotel to Complete Brand Refresh at The Comfort Hotel Prague City East

Hospitality Net

Choice Hotels EMEA, the 100% franchise focused hotel company, has today unveiled the first property within its portfolio to have undergone a major transformation as part of the group’s regional brand refresh.

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How Rate Yield Works - By Rikki Cavanagh

Hotel News Resource

Rate Yield offers a unique approach to an RMS with a strong focus on current market dynamics and very little focus on the historical trends, given the volatility in recent years. This means pricing is more in line with consumer expectations when they are shopping.

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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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James Beard Foundation® Announces Key Outcomes From Fall 2023 Chef Bootcamp For Policy And Change

Hospitality Net

The James Beard Foundation® (JBF) announced today the outcomes from its Fall 2023 Chef Bootcamp for Policy and Change. The event, held October 1-3 at Carnation Farms in Carnation, WA, brought together 18 chefs from 12 states and the District of Columbia for the 25th edition of the extensive policy and advocacy training workshop.

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London Hotel Performance Growth Moderated in September

Hotel News Resource

Measured against strong performance in September of 2022, the ADR and RevPAR increases were London’s lowest this year. The market’s occupancy increase was the second lowest of 2023, behind July (+2.0%). Regardless, 84.3% was London’s highest September occupancy since 2019.

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Travelodge is the UK’s first hotel brand to sublet to Popeyes at its Northampton Travelodge hotel site

Hospitality Net

Travelodge, the UK’s first budget hotel chain, which operates nearly 600 hotels across the UK, Ireland, and Spain, is delighted to announce it has entered a sublet agreement with Popeyes Louisiana Chicken. The global brand, which is renowned for its ‘Shatter Crunch’ chicken, is taking the UK by storm and has opened one of its first UK drive-thru restaurants at the Northampton Upton Way Travelodge hotel site.

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Independent Hotels: Guest Experiences Like No Other - By Andrew Benioff

Hotel News Resource

Article - Independent Hotels: Guest Experiences Like No Other - By Andrew Benioff - As big box hotels are becoming the norm, independent hotels offer the most memorable guest stays

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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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A Fair Franchise Brand Solution in 30 Days or Less

Hospitality Net

The original Fair Franchise, SBA-certified hotel brand without long-term contracts, mandatory renovations or required purchasing programs.

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What does it take to create a winning revenue strategy?

Revinate

The Hotel Moment podcast — episode 69 In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Karen Stephens, Revinate CRO, and Caryl Helsel, Founder and CEO of Dragonfly Strategists, explain how closely monitoring the guest journey helps achieve revenue goals. Helsel also shares how technology connects these ideas and discusses ways [.] The post What does it take to create a winning revenue strategy?

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Thynk strengthens Hospitality Cloud Platform with acquisition of ’Please ask m’

Hospitality Net

The acquisition aligns seamlessly with Thynk’s strategic growth initiatives following its USD$13 million Series A funding in April this year

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Courtland Grand Hotel joins Wyndham’s Trademark Collection

Hotel Business

The 763-room Courtland Grand Hotel in Atlanta has joined the Trademark Collection by Wyndham. Operated by HEI Hotel & Resorts , the former Sheraton hotel immediately joins the Wyndham Rewards program, as well as the company’s reservation system. “Joining the Trademark Collection by Wyndham affords us the best of all worlds, allowing the Courtland Grand Hotel to retain its independent allure while providing access to brand tools that ultimately benefit our guests,” said Marilyn Yelle, directo

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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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How Companies Can Use Big Data to Make Better Action Plans for Their Digital Marketing

Hospitality Net

In today’s digital age, businesses inside and outside the hospitality industry are generating more data than ever before.

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Courtyard by Marriott and Hyatt House in Downtown Salt Lake City Acquired by Apple Hospitality REIT

Hotel News Resource

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) today announced the acquisition of the 175-room Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Downtown for approximately $48.1 million, or $275,000 per key; the 159-room Hyatt House Salt Lake City/Downtown for approximately $34.3 million, or $215,000 per key.

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Mobile hotel advertising

Hospitality Net

It’s no secret that smartphones are ubiquitous, and it’s part of our daily life. In 2023, more than 4.6 million people owned a smartphone, and it is projected that more than 5.1 million will own one by 2028.* While smartphone usage varies by person, it’s clear that hotel mobile marketing needs to be part of your strategy.

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Product watch: Les Naturels from Arte

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Product watch: Les Naturels from Arte Product watch: Les Naturels from Arte Arte embraces organic textures and tones in its Les Naturels collection, blurring the boundaries and inviting nature indoors… People have always been drawn to natural materials and woven grasses in particular, have been used in and around the home for centuries.

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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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The Potential of Green Financing for Hotel Real Estate in Asia

Hospitality Net

In the face of growing climate change challenges, the sustainability paradigm is rapidly reshaping business strategies worldwide. With hotel operations accounting for about 1% of global carbon emissions and embedded carbon in hotel construction adding another estimated 2%, the shift towards sustainability becomes an essential path for the hospitality sector.

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How Great Survey Design Impacts Hotel Operations and Long-Term Hotel Value

Hospitality Tech

Learn what hotels can do to rapidly scale their total guest engagement so that management can make more informed decisions as to which projects will have the most ROI.

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Auberge Resorts Collection and NMG Network to Debut a Luxury-Focused Digital Channel and Editorial Publication

Hospitality Net

NMG Network, the leading creator of custom media experiences for luxury and leisure travel, hospitality, and premium residential partners, has been selected by Auberge Resorts Collection to develop a new multichannel media program exclusively for its portfolio of one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences including some of the world’s most inspiring and decorated hotels.

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Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts unveils The Residence Douz

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts unveils The Residence Douz Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts unveils The Residence Douz Serving as a gateway to the Sahara, The Residence Douz is Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts’ first desert resort and the brand’s second opening in Tunisia… Located in southern Tunisia, surrounded by glistening golden sands and swaying palms, The Residence Douz, the newest addition to the Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts portfolio, is preparing to open its doors.

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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.