Lodging
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
The security and safety of all guests, employees, and visitors at hotels is top priority for hotel security management teams. Investing in upgrades to security and safety technology helps hotels stay compliant, manage assets, and prevent security incidents. One component of security technology that hotels invest in is key control and asset management solutions.
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Skift Take: India’s Union Budget had it all for tourism — the good (domestic tourism boost), the bad (no clarity on travel tax, 60% cut in regional connectivity scheme allocation) and the ugly (a 97% slash in overseas promotion).
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Lodging
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
WASHINGTON—Improvement in group business, especially across the Top 25 Markets and upper-upscale chains, drove growth in U.S. hotel revenues and profits, according to 2023 P&L data from CoStar. U.S. Hotel Performance 2023 per-available-room metrics Percentage change from 2022GOPPAR: $75.83 (up 8.2 percent)TRevPAR: $211.49 (up 9.6 percent)EBITDA PAR: $53.05 (up 7.6 percent)LPAR: $71.56 (up 13.2 percent) “Total industry revenues and profits were well beyond 2022 levels as pricing power continu
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Skift Take: After a terrible January for the airline, topped off by a brutal SNL skit, Alaska will likely use the Super Bowl ad to restore customer trust in its core markets.
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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
Lodging
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
WASHINGTON—As more than two-thirds of hotels continue to experience staffing shortages, hoteliers are offering more pay and incentives to attract and retain talent, according to a new survey conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Over the last six months, 82 percent of respondents have increased wages, which hit a record-high average for hotels in December 2023.
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Skift Take: New York and New Jersey, Los Angeles and Dallas are each going to host at least eight FIFA World Cup games in 2026. Each of those destinations should get a tourism boost.
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Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Skift Take: Advertising internationally during the Super Bowl is a big step. Brand USA sees opportunities in Europe's growing interest in football.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
The hotel, formerly known as Madrid Atocha Affiliated by Meliá and located in the literary heart of Madrid, has undergone a complete renovation and will reopen under the Meliá Collection brand, in response to the increasing demand for luxury accommodations in the capital city.
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Skift Take: It's not quite a World Cup, but Saudi has high hopes for its World Expo, taking place the year the Saudi Vision 2030 is complete.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
The property is part of the Jewel of the Creek hospitality complex, managed by Aleph Hospitality, comprising 770 hotel rooms, suites and serviced apartments in five modern towers overlooking Dubai Creek.
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
Lodging
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
The security and safety of all guests, employees, and visitors at hotels is top priority for hotel security management teams. Investing in upgrades to security and safety technology helps hotels stay compliant, manage assets, and prevent security incidents. One component of security technology that hotels invest in is key control and asset management solutions.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Just a month after two iconic Dubai properties joined the Kempinski constellation, Europe’s oldest luxury hotel company has signed another landmark deal to manage a collection of premium branded residences in Dubai Marina. Currently under development by UAE-based real estate company ABA Group Dubai, Kempinski Marina Residences, Dubai, is taking shape on one of the last remaining plots in the Dubai Marina neighbourhood.
Lodging
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
NEW YORK—Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Kailas Companies announced the official kickoff of the downtown redevelopment project of 1010 Common Street, which will mark the return of the Fairmont brand to New Orleans. Slated to open summer of 2025, the hotel will be located in the Central Business District, near the city’s French Quarter. “Fairmont New Orleans will be an impressive new addition to Fairmont’s luxury portfolio in a key North American market,” shared Omer […] The post Fairmont
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Sydney, Australia – A new report by SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels, shows the global hotel industry has been primed for a new era of travel after rises in international hotel arrivals in 2023 triggered a wave of changes in travel behaviour.
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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.
Lodging
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Hilton reinforced its commitment to helping fans stay in the music with two new commercials as part of the “It Matters Where You Stay” campaign in creative partnership with the advertising agency Havas Chicago. These TV spots showed Hilton’s connection to the music industry. The first commercial, titled “For the Fans,” shows sold-out stadium tours and memorable performances.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Travalyst, the not-for-profit organisation, founded by Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, is launching an initiative to acknowledge sustainability certification bodies within the accommodation sector.
Lodging
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
BETHESDA, Maryland—Curator Hotel & Resort Collection is expanding its portfolio with the addition of seven new properties located in Merced, California; Baltimore, Maryland; and Key West, Florida. The new members include five Key West Historic Inns, Hotel Revival, and El Capitan Hotel. “We are continuing on our path of growth as we welcome seven new properties to our portfolio of more than 150 unique hotels, resorts, and distinct experiences,” said Jennifer Barnwell, president of Curator [&#
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
RIU has presented its new Proudly Committed sustainability strategy. This change comes after a deep internal reflection on the future of the hotel industry and its impact on the community, the environment and employees. As a result of this process, RIU decided to transform the company and place sustainability at the centre of all the organisation’s decisions to ensure that the impact of the company’s activity on both the local community and the surrounding ecosystems is always as positive as pos
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Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Skift Take: The speedy return of the Max 9 comes as the FAA said it plans to increase its oversight of Boeing’s production and quality control processes.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
In the ever-evolving landscape of boutique hospitality, the convergence of art, culture, and guest experience crafts a narrative that is both captivating and instructive. The recent episode of The Unfamiliar Shift with Ariela, featuring Audrey Laurent and Sergio MacLean of Mac&Lo Hospitality, stands as a testament to this transformative journey. As principals of Mac&Lo, Laurent and MacLean bring an approach to hospitality that is as immersive as it is impactful, drawing from a rich tapestry of c
Skift Blog
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Skift Take: Soon, two out of every three rooms in the Loews Hotels chain will be in either Texas or Florida.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Group business is back in a big way. In-person events are returning to their pre-COVID normal pace. In 2024, 81 percent of meetings will have an in-person component in them. A recent study by Deloitte anticipates that by 2024, business travel spending will return to its level before the pandemic. This view is echoed in Accor’s data, which shows in their latest survey regarding client business travel that 57 percent of those surveyed anticipate a budget increase for travel in 2024 compared to 202
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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.
Hotel Business
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
As more than two-thirds of hotels continue to experience staffing shortages, hoteliers are offering more pay and a host of incentives to attract and retain talent, according to a new survey conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Over the last six months, 82% of respondents have increased wages, which hit a record-high average for hotels in December 2023.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
U.S. hotels saw big year-over-year (YoY) gains with revenue per available room (RevPAR) up 4.8%, driven entirely by a 5.1% increase in average daily rate (ADR). Occupancy sat at 56.2%, essentially matching the same week last year, down just 0.2 percentage points (ppts). As has been seen several times over the past couple months, the Las Vegas market with twice as many rooms as the next largest market and hosting large events had a significant impact on overall industry performance.
Hotel Designs
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Hotel Designs Surface Design Show preview: the speakers programme unveiled Surface Design Show preview: the speakers programme unveiled Attendees at Surface Design Show 2024 will be spoilt for choice, with over 20 talks that delve into sustainability, trend predictions and the careers of some Industry Legends… With Surface Design Show preparing to open its doors to London’s Business Design Centre , it is thrilled to announce its stellar speaker’s programme for the upcoming edi
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Booking.com, the global leader in connecting travelers with the widest choice of incredible places to stay, is launching a new ad campaign to show that you can “book whoever you want to be” on vacation. The campaign, featuring award-winning American actor, producer and writer Tina Fey marks the continuation of the successful Booking.yeah campaign that will debut live during the “big game” on February 11.
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Hotel Designs
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Hotel Designs The Lana, Dorchester Collection has opened its doors to Dubai The Lana, Dorchester Collection has opened its doors to Dubai Located on the waterfront at the Marasi Bay Marina, Dorchester Collection’s hotly anticipated new opening, The Lana, Dubai, has welcomed its first guests… The Lana , the first Dorchester Collection hotel in the Middle East and the tenth globally, represents the next chapter in the brand’s unparalleled, global sensibility of service and quality.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
When you think of the term “branding,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is it a logo? A color scheme? Maybe the aesthetics of a brand?
Webrezpro
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
You can better manage what you measure. Knowing your numbers lends valuable insight for hoteliers as they plan and strategize for the year ahead. Collected here are various statistics and forecasts to inform you of important global and local trends, revenue drivers, cancellation rates, market insights, and guest/consumer preferences.
Hospitality Net
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
Ladies and gentlemen, esteemed faculty, and most importantly, the future pioneers of the hospitality industry – our students,
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