Fri.Jul 07, 2023

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Google Expands Tours and Activities With New Display

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Ranking for city-specific experiences search terms is fiercely competitive and an expensive part of performance marketing that tends to favors online travel agencies with big budgets. A new carousel in Google's Things To Do adds an interesting shift in search display.

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Ramada Encore by Wyndham Opens in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Hospitality Net

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,100 hotels across 95 countries, today announced the upcoming opening of Ramada Encore by Wyndham Al Khobar Corniche, further cementing its presence and growth plans in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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U.S. Hotels Continue Job Growth, but Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels

Skift Blog

Skift Take: While June's hotel job growth figure was lower than in some other months post-pandemic, the increase in hiring from May is good news for an industry prepping for the travel boom this summer.

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Luxury Hospitality: What Makes a Luxury Hotel Today

Hospitality Net

A palace or a 5-star hotel? Hotels around the world are often referred to as palaces or ‘grand dames’ – vestiges of a bygone era when grand hotels were associated with luxury and glamour. But the concept in its true sense is quintessentially French and in 2010 the French Tourism Office bestowed the title on establishments that met certain specific criteria.

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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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Spain Expects Increase in Flights From China to Boost Tourism

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Although Spanish officials are thrilled about major Chinese carriers boosting service to the country, they're not simply relying on that increase in their quest to attract visitors from of one of its major markets.

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Days Inn by Wyndham Opens in Gangtok Tadong, India

Hospitality Net

Mr BS Gautam, an entrepreneur and hotel owner today announced the opening of Days Inn by Wyndham Gangtok Tadong, in partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,100 hotels across over 95 countries.

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Charlotte, North Carolina: Queen City on the Rise

Hospitality Net

While growth in the life sciences, energy, education, and manufacturing industries is contributing to Charlotte’s rise, it’s the financial services/fintech industry that gives the city its power to the throne. Bank of America, Truist Financial, and Wells Fargo all have either a headquarters office or a regional hub in the Queen City.

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Air New Zealand’s Swift Move

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at more Taylor Swift tourism, U.S. international tourism recovery, and European travel costs.

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Do’s And Don’ts Of Hotel Chatbots

Hospitality Net

HOTEL Chatbots for hotels are automated virtual assistants designed to provide efficient and personalized customer service for guests. These AI-powered bots can, without [costly] human intervention, handle various tasks and inquiries, enhancing the guest experience and streamlining communication.

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Manage Your Selling Priorities: Ready for Takeoff

Anthony Cole Training

When you are in an airplane, you may or may not pay much attention to what is going on in the cockpit. You may happen to glance at the massive control panel with all the switches, gauges, nobs and buttons, but it’s just a glance… before you hustle on to your seat to get settled in for the flight. But the pilot does, thankfully.

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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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WMF – 170 Years of German Innovation

Hospitality Net

WMF celebrates 170 years! Since its foundation in Geislingen, Baden-Württemberg, WMF has stood for metal craftsmanship, outstanding quality, sophisticated design and decades of experience with professional tools. From pure metal processing at the beginning, a comprehensive portfolio has developed in the three business areas of consumer products, coffee machines for the professional sector and hotel equipment.

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ZEL Mallorca, the first hotel of the ZEL brand, opens its doors

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs ZEL Mallorca, the first hotel of the ZEL brand, opens its doors ZEL Mallorca, the first hotel of the ZEL brand, opens its doors ZEL is the new lifestyle brand born from a collaboration between Meliá Hotels International and Rafa Nadal. The collection is a hotel concept with a refreshing aesthetic based on the spontaneity, energy and family values of the Mediterranean… The ZEL hotels are inspired by the ‘phygital’ philosophy that combines physical elements with technological i

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Philoxenia: The Ancient Roots of Greek Hospitality

Hospitality Net

The Greek word Philoxenia, literally translated as a “friend to a stranger,” is widely perceived to be synonymous to hospitality.

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The link between revenue management and the guest experience

Revinate

The Hotel Moment podcast — episode 62 In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Karen Stephens, Revinate CRO, and Heidi Cosio, Senior Vice President of Revenue Effectiveness at Aimbridge Hospitality, explore how hoteliers can analyze trends in their revenue performance to craft an effective selling strategy. They also examine [.] The post The link between revenue management and the guest experience appeared first on Revinate.

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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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HyperGuest Closes Series A Round, Raising $23 Million to Revolutionize the Hospitality Industry

Hospitality Net

HyperGuest, a leading technology platform for the hospitality industry, announced today that it has successfully closed a $23 million Series A funding round. The round was led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and included Viola Ventures, and new investor Thayer Ventures, a San Francisco venture capital firm specialized in technology for the travel and accommodation industry.

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Inside Ruby Zoe in Notting Hill

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Inside Ruby Zoe in Notting Hill Inside Ruby Zoe in Notting Hill Ruby Zoe, designed by Matthew Balon and Squire & Partners, becomes Ruby’s second property in London to open. We took a peek inside to see how ‘lean luxury’ translates in Notting Hill… Following much anticipation, Squire & Partners and the in-house team at Ruby Hotels – led by Matthew Balon – have completed their vision to open Ruby Zoe, a 173-key ‘lean luxury’ hotel that is l

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HVS Webinar: Higher Interest Rates are Here to Stay but the “Old Normal” will Come Back

Hospitality Net

We were delighted to welcome 425 delegates to our webinar on The Status of Hotel Debt Finance on Wednesday 5 July, hosted by HVS in conjunction with Bird & Bird, AlixPartners and EP Business in Hospitality.Tim Barbrook of HVS Hodges Ward Elliott and James Salford of Bird & Bird led off with a detailed presentation, explaining how we have got to where we are now, focusing on the impact of inflation and its effect on interest rates, and predicting what the future holds.

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Trend watch: Burlington launches brushed nickel finish

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Trend watch: Burlington launches brushed nickel finish Trend watch: Burlington launches brushed nickel finish Bathroom brand Burlington is embracing an industrial slant on tradition in its new brassware finish, brushed nickel… Burlington is no stranger to adding to an existing collection. Earlier this year, the bathroom brand that champions the elegant aesthetic added new colours to its Bespoke Collection.

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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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HSMAI Foundation Announces Mike Dimond 2023 Student Career Success Grant Recipients

Hospitality Net

The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International Foundation is proud to announce this year’s recipients of the Mike Dimond Student Career Success Grant. This prestigious program supports degree-seeking students who plan to pursue careers in hospitality. The 2023 Mike Dimond Student Career Success Grant awardees are Eleanor Brillo, Mayu Miyata, and Yana Kyrylyuk.

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5 Summer Trends for Hotels in 2023

Guest Centric

Reading Time: 4 minutes Despite the current economic landscape, exponential levels of revenge travel in summer 2023 continues unabated. But although travel demand is showing no signs of slowing down, consumers are changing the way they travel to meet their current circumstances. Following the pandemic, responsible travel continues to be a critical factor when booking trips, and pricing across.

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Sunny Forecast for Summer Travel: Nearly Half of All Americans Are Planning to Vacation This Season

Hospitality Net

Building upon the significant gains from 2022, new research by MMGY Travel Intelligence indicates that the American tourism industry will experience another blockbuster summer in 2023. According to the latest edition of the research firm’s Portrait of American Travelers® study, more than three-quarters of U.S. adults plan to take a vacation in the next 12 months, with nearly half of all adults (48%) planning to travel this summer specifically.

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U.S. Employment in Leisure and Hospitality Changed Little in June (+21,000)

Hotel News Resource

This marks the third consecutive month of little employment change for this industry. Employment in the industry remains below its February 2020 level by 369,000, or 2.2 percent.

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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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The link between revenue management and the guest experience - with Heidi Cosio

Hospitality Net

In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, Karen Stephens, Revinate CRO, and Heidi Cosio, Senior Vice President of Revenue Effectiveness at Aimbridge Hospitality, take a granular approach to analyzing your hotel’s revenue trends. Cosio also explains why a stellar guest experience often originates with a deep understanding of your ancillary offerings and pricing those appropriately.

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DoubleTree Resort and Springmaid Pier Taps TravelBoom for Social Media Management

Travelboom Marketing

Myrtle Beach, S.C., June 12, 2023 — DoubleTree Resort and Springmaid Pier in Myrtle Beach, S.C., has partnered with TravelBoom, a leading digital marketing agency specializing in social media management. With this exciting partnership, the tourist destinations aim to enhance their online presence and engage with a wider audience, solidifying its position as a premier destination in the heart of Myrtle Beach.

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STR: U.S. hotel results for week ending 1 July

Hospitality Net

U.S. hotel performance fell from the previous week, but year-over-year comparisons improved, according to STR‘s latest data through 1 July.

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Building Connections That Last: Exploring the Rise of Niche Events in the Hospitality Industry - By Andrew Benioff

Hotel News Resource

While high-profile events like CES and SXSW often dominate the headlines, a thriving ecosystem of smaller, targeted events caters to specific audiences. These highly specialized gatherings attract attendees with their own particular requirements, customers, interests, and products.

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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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RCU (Référentiel Client Unique) : Définition et intérêt pour les hôteliers

Experience Hotel

Dans le secteur de l’hôtellerie, offrir un service client de qualité et personnalisé est essentiel pour fidéliser les clients et se démarquer de la concurrence. C’est là qu’intervient le Référentiel Client Unique (RCU). Dans cet article, nous allons définir le RCU et expliquer son importance pour les hôteliers, en mettant l’accent sur les avantages qu’il offre en matière de gestion des données clients.

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U.S. Hotel Performance YOY Comparisons Improved for Week Ending July 1st

Hotel News Resource

Article - U.S. Hotel Performance YOY Comparisons Improved for Week Ending July 1st - U.S. hotel performance fell from the previous week, but year-over-year comparisons improved, according to STR‘s latest data through 1 July.

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Purposeful Travel Summit to be Held in February 2024

Hotelier Magazine

BANFF, Alta. — The second annual Purposeful Travel Summit presented by Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity will be held from February 7 to 9, 2024. This summit brings together tourism professionals, academics, students and industry for important conversations on future trends in tourism, shifting perspectives on how and why we travel, and how we can be more purposeful in our approach to marketing and attracting visitors.

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HVS Webinar: Higher Interest Rates Are Here to Stay but the 'Old Normal' Will Come Back - By Russell Kett

Hotel News Resource

In the latest of HVS’s series of webinars, 425 attendees heard a topical discussion from a line-up of expert speakers on the current status of debt finance within the Hotel sector.

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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.