Skift Blog
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Skift Take: Following years of stagnant innovation, flight search is on the cusp of becoming a richer experience. Through the use of AI, airlines and ticket sellers can close decades-old gaps between what travelers expect and what companies have been able to deliver.
Lodging
OCTOBER 7, 2024
LODGING brings you the final installment of our three-part Ownership Series, providing owner perspectives on various hot topics and industry trends. For this installment, Mason Miller, managing director for Provident Realty Advisors, elaborated on the benefits of investing in the extended-stay market following Provident Realty’s purchase of 16 hotels from Extended Stay America, conversion of seven hotels to the brand, and experience building two Premier Suites hotels.
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Skift Blog
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Skift Take: Thailand's move to blend AI with spiritual tourism isn’t just a clever marketing tactic, it’s about reshaping what travel means in a digital world. The real question is, will other destinations jump on this trend, or will Thailand’s unique mix of ancient beliefs and modern tech stay one-of-a-kind?
Hotel Management
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Australian-owned fund manager Salter Brothers is expanding its portfolio of luxury retreat assets with the acquisition of the Bannisters portfolio in New South Wales. The collection of three boutique resorts includes Mollymook properties Bannisters by the Sea, at 34 rooms, and Bannisters Pavilion, with 33 rooms, as well as Bannisters Port Stephens, a 78-room property in Port Stephens.
Speaker: Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy
AI isn’t replacing salespeople—it’s empowering them. The most forward-thinking sales organizations are using AI to enhance human performance rather than eliminate it. From coaching and messaging to prospecting and pipeline accountability, artificial intelligence is giving managers and SDRs the new tools they need to work smarter, sell better, and close more.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Skift Take: Major Florida airports are planning to suspend operations due to Hurricane Milton as the region continues to recover from Hurricane Helene.
Lodging
OCTOBER 7, 2024
CHICAGO, Illinois—Maverick Hotels and Restaurants announced the company’s presence in the metropolitan Chicago market with the addition of the Renaissance Chicago O’Hare Suites to its portfolio. Maverick founder and CEO Robert Habeeb made the announcement. The Renaissance Chicago O’Hare Suites has 362 suites with separate living areas, room service, and amenities including a fitness center, indoor pool, a 24-hour market-style deli, and three food and beverage outlets.
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Lodging
OCTOBER 7, 2024
PLANO, Texas—Aimbridge Hospitality marked this year with leadership changes, investment in talent, and differentiated service offerings aimed at driving performance and results for hotel owners. As the company builds on the momentum Aimbridge remains focused on its talented associates and general managers, expanding its collection of tools and services, and growing its scale across its managed portfolio.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Skift Take: Decades before Emirates and Etihad graced the skies, Gulf Air leveraged its location to bridge east and west. Outclassed by the new(ish) kids on the block, Bahrain's national carrier is back on the offensive and hoping to grow its way back to profitability and global relevance.
Lodging
OCTOBER 7, 2024
NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc. expanded its portfolio of solutions for its extended-stay hotel conversions with the introduction of Lobby in a Box—a proprietary and exclusive to Choice modular design package that allows hoteliers to transform public spaces such as lobby dining areas into multifunctional, revenue-generating spaces in minimum 120 days for its Suburban Studios and MainStay Suites brands.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Skift Take: The new travel credit card by MakeMyTrip and ICICI Bank taps into the growing credit cards segment in India. However, its success will depend on its ability to distinguish itself in a rapidly growing market.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Global Sales and David Phelan, Account Manager
In a world where buyers are more informed and objections are more nuanced, confidence isn't optional—it’s a competitive advantage. In high-stakes conversations, knowing how to handle pushback can make or break the deal. Join industry experts Brendan Sweeney and David Phelan for a behind-the-scenes look at how teams are transforming sales coaching with real-time feedback, objection-handling role plays, and pre-call preparation that actually sticks.
STAAH
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Ottila International’s integration with STAAH enables seamless inventory and real-time pricing updates, providing hoteliers with enhanced connectivity and more accommodation options for B2B customers. Ottila International, a leading B2B wholesale partner in the travel industry, today announced the successful integration of its online reservation platform with the STAAH platform.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Skift Take: India needs to close the gap between its thriving outbound market and untapped inbound potential, along with what the future might hold for the country's place in global tourism.
Webrezpro
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Offering value-added packages that combine stays with extra amenities and services is a great strategy for attracting guests and driving revenue. But like any good strategy, it only works when executed with precision.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Skift Take: Bring your entire team to Skift Aviation Forum in Dallas on November 12 to maximize both insights and savings.
Speaker: Beth Sunshine, SVP, Up Your Culture
When culture isn’t consistently lived out across the organization, engagement suffers—and it often starts with a disconnect at the top. In this session, Beth Sunshine, SVP of Up Your Culture at The Center for Sales Strategy, will reveal how HR and executive leaders can close the gap between vision and execution by equipping frontline and mid-level managers to become culture carriers.
Hotel Business
OCTOBER 7, 2024
In a significant legal victory, Marriott International Inc. has successfully concluded a lawsuit in federal court in Virginia against perpetrators responsible for tens of millions of illegal and fraudulent robocalls to consumers, misusing the Marriott name and the names of its portfolio of brands. Marriott initially filed the case as a “John Doe” lawsuit in May 2021, against anonymous bad actors who were exploiting Marriott’s brands for their own commercial gain and violating both state and fede
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Skift Take: The global travel industry continues to thrive, with Asia Pacific and North America leading the charge.
Hotel Business
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has launched the Accelerator Circle , which gives Black Owners and Lodging Developers (BOLD) and Women Own the Room franchisees exclusive access to the company’s network of existing owners and industry experts through quarterly, small-group virtual meetups focused on fast-tracking hotel openings and maximizing performance.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchisor, unveiled on Monday a new program to boost diversity in hotel ownership.
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
Hotel Designs
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Hotel Designs Zennio – unlocking the key to intelligent integration and control in hotels Zennio – unlocking the key to intelligent integration and control in hotels In the lead up to Independent Hotel Show 2024, Zennio looks at how automation systems have brought a revolution in the way we interact with spaces and services… By offering a centralised and integrated control system known as the Guest Room Management System (GRMS), Zennio transforms the way hotels manage and control their ope
eHotelier
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Meetings and events are in the midst of a renaissance heading into 2025, with numerous contributing factors as to why. Top of the list for the corporate and group segments is the need to bring people together in a world that has embraced hybrid or fully remote working arrangements.
Hotel Designs
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Hotel Designs Checking in to Maison Proust Checking in to Maison Proust Starting the day on a literary note, and with Paris Design Week still fresh in our minds, we set Wren Louks Founder & Creative Director of Be-kin, the enviable task of discovering a few Parisian boutique boltholes for Hotel Designs. In this first of a series of three, she guides us through the corridors of Maison Proust… I often dream about living in Paris , as an artist during the Belle Epoque.
Demand Calendar
OCTOBER 7, 2024
In this blog, I want to explore this crossroads by telling the stories of two commercial managers—one who still trusts his instincts and another who has fully embraced data. Through their stories, we'll see how both approaches shape the way they run their hotels and the impact it has on their success. It reflects how the industry is changing and why finding the right balance between intuition and information is vital to thriving in today's hotel environment.
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gcommerce
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Google abandoned 3rd party cookie depreciation - What comes next? You may have seen the headlines that Google was abandoning 3rd party cookie depreciation and breathed a sigh of relief. Although the course is changing, it’s important to still be very focused on a privacy-centric web future and what to do to prepare as more users opt-out of tracking.
Hospitality Tech
OCTOBER 7, 2024
With younger generations accounting for 60% of hotel bookings, hospitality companies must deliver seamless digital experiences and data-driven personalization to keep pace.
SiteMinder
OCTOBER 7, 2024
What is a hotel tech stack? A hotel tech stack is a combination of software tools used by hoteliers to manage and streamline operations, to enhance the guest experience, and to generate and optimise revenue. The hospitality industry was one of the earliest adopters of digital technologies , and has remained at the leading edge of innovation ever since.
Hospitality Tech
OCTOBER 7, 2024
With over 73% of bookings made through OTAs, mastering your property's visibility is essential. Learn how strategic listing updates and algorithm insights can help your hotel stand out, drive bookings, and maintain profitability in a dynamic market.
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!
Hotel News Resource
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Throughout the latter part of the 20th century, golf was growing significantly in the United States. Not only was participation soaring, but new golf courses were being built at a record pace. In some years, development activity exceeded 400 new courses.
Hotel Business
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Choice Hotels International Inc. has introduced Lobby in a Box, a proprietary modular design package that allows hoteliers to transform public spaces such as lobby dining areas into multifunctional, revenue-generating spaces in as little as 120 days for its Suburban Studios and MainStay Suites brands. Delivered in a ready-to-assemble crate, the program allows hotel owners to easily adapt their lobby spaces to meet the specific needs of long-staying guests, who typically prefer an in-room dining
Hotel News Resource
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Register your team and participate live, or view the recording, of Doug Kennedy’s next 40&minute training webcast scheduled for Monday, October 21, from Noon – 12:45pm EST.
Hospitality Tech
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Executives from these brands will share their outstanding achievements in restaurant technology innovation at MURTEC Executive Summit.
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