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Hilton, Mars Petcare and Greater Good Charities Team Up to Donate More Than 100,000 Towels to Hundreds of Animal Shelters

Hospitality Net

Hilton, in collaboration with Mars Petcare US, Inc., the world’s largest pet care company, and global nonprofit Greater Good Charities, announces it will donate more than 140,000 pounds of retired towels, bathmats, washcloths and other terry products from its hotel properties to local animal shelters across the U.S. and Canada.

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Unlock the power of the cloud – Vostio

Hotel Management

Vostio: The Future of Hotel Security. A cloud-based system that empowers hoteliers to manage security operations remotely. Built with industry standards, it ensures data security and peace of mind without local servers. In the fast-paced world of hospitality, hoteliers are constantly seeking innovative solutions to enhance security and streamline operations.

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STR Weekly Insights: 11-17 February 2024

Hospitality Net

Super Bowl Sunday, a high-performing Monday, and a soft President’s Day weekend were the most important factors in the latest week of data. U.S. RevPAR increased 1.6% year over year, driven entirely by ADR (+4.2%), while occupancy declined for an eighth consecutive week. Sunday produced the largest RevPAR gain of the week (+19%) followed by Monday (+11.6%).

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How to design an efficient hotel kitchen

eHotelier

This guide will walk you through the essential steps to create a kitchen that meets the demands of a busy hotel environment, focusing on simplicity and functionality.

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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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TravelAds tips and tricks to boost hotel bookings

Hospitality Net

To help you efficiently and effectively boost bookings and meet your advertising goals, our digital experts consistently analyze our exclusive first-party data. This data contains valuable insights including travel trends, market conditions, travel intent, and more. With your specific needs in mind, we then provide timely recommendations to inform your TravelAds Sponsored Listings campaigns.

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Hospitality benchmarks for database health in 2024

Revinate

Your hotel guest database isn’t going to tell you when it’s sick. But your marketing communications will show it. While you won’t be able to take the literal temperature of your database, but there are several indicators and industry benchmarks that can reveal the health of your database and whether it’s spiking a fever. Database [.] The post Hospitality benchmarks for database health in 2024 appeared first on Revinate.

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Can China’s New Plane Compete With Airbus and Boeing?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: China's state-owned plane maker is presenting the COMAC C919 on the international stage with high hopes of stealing market share from Airbus and Boeing.

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Last year, Airbnb guests traveled to more cities than ever before

Hospitality Net

Last year was a year of unprecedented exploration by Airbnb guests. In 2023, Airbnb guests traveled to more than 100,000 cities and towns across more than 200 countries and regions, making it the most dispersed year of travel ever on the platform, made possible by our Hosts, which now number over 5 million, globally.

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Tropical Smoothie Cafe Rewards Financial Literacy

Hospitality Tech

Tropical Smoothie Cafe teams up with Greenlight Financial to teach teens about financial literacy. The brand rewards kids and teens for completing Level Up challenges in the Greenlight app.

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Hyatt House Tokyo Shibuya Debuts as Tokyo’s First Hotel Within the Hyatt House Portfolio

Hospitality Net

Home-away-from-home living accommodations for working and relaxing in Tokyo offer the ideal combination of convenience, comfort and community.

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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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Hotel brands: Complete guide to the top hotel chains

SiteMinder

What are hotel brands? Hotel brands are unique identities created by hotel chains or individual hotels to stand out in the market. They represent a mix of services, designs, and experiences tailored to different types of guests, such as luxury seekers or budget travellers. These brands help hotels attract loyal customers, showcase what makes them special, grow their revenue , and compete effectively in the busy hospitality sector.

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Lobby Renovations Are an Irrational Expense Yet Essential for the Guest Experience

Hospitality Net

Summary: As the place where first impressions are codified by guests, the lobby experience must be strong. Thinking broader, a great lobby also contributes to a hotel’s overall reason to visit which in turn supports occupancies and higher nightly rates. Moreover, a vibrant lobby is a space where visitors will want to linger, resulting in greater food and beverage sales.

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Radisson Hotel Group opens first bold Radisson RED hotel in Southeast Europe

eHotelier

Radisson RED Belgrade has opened its doors as a new upscale lifestyle hotel, marking the debut of the vibrant Radisson RED brand in Southeast Europe. Located on Takovska Street near the House of the National Assembly, Radisson RED Belgrade offers a unique blend of tradition and contemporary style, following a complete renovation and rebranding of the existing hotel building.

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Navigating company restructuring: Building resilience through change

Hospitality Net

Navigating through company restructuring poses its challenges, yet employing specific tools can significantly ease the process for both employees and the leadership team; allowing for a smoother transition and cultivating resilience amid change.

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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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Pierre-Louis Renou appointed General Manager at Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel

eHotelier

April 1, 2024, marks a significant milestone for the Carlton Cannes, a Regent Hotel as they welcome Pierre-Louis Renou as their new General Manager. Pierre-Louis Renou is a seasoned professional with an impressive international background, having held pivotal roles in renowned hotel groups such as Concorde Hotels, Hilton, Barrière, and Accor.

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?Hyatt Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

Hospitality Net

Hyatt Hotels Corporation ("Hyatt" or the "Company") (NYSE: H) last week reported fourth quarter and full year 2023 financial results.

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Holistic Hospitality for the Guests and Environment

eHotelier

From Georgia to Ecuador, conscious hoteliers are making positive impacts around the world by paving the path forward with both guests and the environment in mind. Historic buildings and materials are finding new life. Natural and renewable energy sources are powering entire properties. And importantly, local communities and partnerships are always prioritized.

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5 best revenue management consulting companies and services

Little Hotelier

What is revenue management consulting? Revenue management consulting is specialised expertise that a business can bring in to gain guidance on managing and optimising revenue. In terms of hotel revenue management consulting, this guidance usually takes the form of more effective pricing – identifying and setting room rates that are alluring to your target market and result in more bookings, while maximising the amount you earn from each booking.

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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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Hospitality Industry News and Reports

SiteMinder

What is hospitality industry news? Hospitality is forever changing, in response to new technologies, market trends, customer tastes and more. By keeping up with the news about hospitality industry trends and events, a hotel can ensure that these changes won’t be detrimental to its business, and it can hopefully capitalise on these developments. Sifling through endless news to find the valuable stuff can be a time-consuming pursuit, however.

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Virgin Voyages Powers Fastest Internet at Sea with Industry-First Integrated MEO-LEO Service from SES

Hospitality Tech

Virgin Voyages becomes first cruise operator to use integrated SES Cruise mPOWERED + Starlink PRO offering to deliver unmatched guest experience onboard its fleet.

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Mantra Melbourne Epping Hotel listed for sale

eHotelier

The near new Mantra Melbourne Epping Hotel in Melbourne’s North has been listed for sale by Australian Proprietary Company Epping SPV.

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Revolutionize and Mastering Renovation, Innovation.

Belza

Revolutionize and Mastering Renovation, Innovation, and Sustainability for Profitability | Hotel Marketing

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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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Glen Macdonald appointed General Manager of Cairns Harbourside Hotel

eHotelier

Prominent Cairns hotel and tourism executive, Glen Macdonald, has been appointed General Manager of Cairns Harbourside Hotel.

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Booking.com has a problem

Hospitality Today

While Booking Holdings’ ticked all the boxes with its 2023 earnings, its projected 7% growth for 2024 sharply contrasts with last year's 24%

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Accor launches new ALL Meeting Planner campaign: ‘We must start meeting like this’

eHotelier

Accor, is thrilled to launch its latest campaign for meetings and event organisers – ‘We must start meeting like this’.

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Loyalty worth paying for

Hospitality Today

While paid loyalty programs in travel are still niche, they represent the most profitable and engaging approach at the pinnacle of the loyalty ladder

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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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Hotel booking plugin: Top 10

SiteMinder

What is a hotel booking plugin? Direct booking plugins are apps that will further reduce your reliance on OTAs by bringing more features and greater functionality to your existing booking engine. These apps, similar to those offered on SiteMinder’s Hotel App Store , are designed to complement and enhance the way you attract, serve, and gain value from your guests.

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Airline held liable for its chatbot giving passenger bad advice

Hospitality Today

When Air Canada's chatbot gave incorrect information to a traveller, the airline argued its chatbot is "responsible for its own actions"

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Sahid Hotels & Resorts drives a 25% uplift in online revenue with STAAH

STAAH

Detailed data and insights helped the Sahid Hotels & Resorts team make better decisions and improve profitability. Sahid Hotels & Resorts is Indonesia’s first National Hospitality Company established in 1965, through its first hotel property Sahid Jaya Solo. Since its inception, the company has continued to grow, announcing its first foray into the global market by managing hotels in Uzbekistan.

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HSMAI reveals top hospitality talent trends

Hospitality Today

One of the trends is the dynamics of a multigenerational workforce – how different age groups bring unique strengths and perspectives to the table

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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.