Fri.Nov 17, 2023

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SkyNRG Raises $191 Million for Sustainable Aviation Fuel: Startup Funding Roundup

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The sustainable aviation fuel fundraise of $191 million is a drop in the bucket of what is needed if there's any hope of reaching the net-zero emissions goals by 2050.

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KWC Management Closes Acquisition of Montage Kapalua Bay

Hospitality Net

KWC Management, LLC, the hospitality investment management company of Kemmons Wilson Companies, today announced its acquisition of the storied Montage Kapalua Bay, following an engagement that began in the early spring. Montage Kapalua Bay has consistently been ranked among the top resorts on Maui and throughout the state of Hawaii.

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AHLA: Business Remains Strong for Hotels Through the End of 2023

Lodging

WASHINGTON—The business outlook for hotels remains strong for the remainder of 2023 thanks to an uptick in business travel and a healthy preference among business and leisure travelers to stay in hotels. According to a survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association and conducted by Morning Consult, 68 percent of U.S. adults whose jobs involve travel said they were likely to travel overnight for business during the last three months of 2023, up […] The post AHLA: Busine

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IHG in Talks To Run More Hotels for Dubai’s ‘Heart of Europe’

Skift Blog

Skift Take: IHG will franchise a hotel at The Heart Of Europe, with potential for two more hotels at one of Dubai's best-known on-again-off-again tourism projects.

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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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IHCL Unveils Its Flagship Ginger at Mumbai Airport

Hospitality Net

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announced the opening of Ginger Mumbai, Airport. The 371 keys flagship Ginger hotel, strategically located near the domestic airport will introduce the brand’s lean luxe design and service philosophy of offering a vibrant, contemporary, and seamless hospitality experience to its guests.

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WestJet CEO Says Leisure Airfares Will Drop

Skift Blog

Skift Take: WestJet's CEO has forecast more competitive pricing for popular flight routes to Europe and other international destinations as seat capacity continues to increase.

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Q&A: Exploring Accor’s Vision for Its Premium, Midscale, and Economy Division

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The CEO of Accor’s new premium, midscale, and economy division discusses the strategy behind the hotel group’s restructuring, the importance of delivering on sustainability commitments, and why building scale in today’s hospitality landscape requires focus and specialization.

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Meliá Trinidad Peninsula Opens Its Doors in One of Cuba’s Most Iconic Cities

Hospitality Net

Meliá Hotels International continues to strengthen the tourism experience it offers in Cuba’s top destinations with the opening of the new Meliá Trinidad Peninsula, a stunning hotel nestled in one of the country’s most iconic areas.

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Cabana Seeks Buyers During Tight Venture Capital Market

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Venture capital is tight for certain types of startups, so those that need help scaling might run into some trouble.

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Competitor based pricing for hotels: A complete guide

Hospitality Net

Competitor-based pricing or competition-based pricing is a data-driven approach where businesses use advanced analytics to set their prices based on competitors’ rates. In the hotel industry, this involves leveraging sophisticated pricing algorithms and software to monitor, in real-time, the room rates of comparable hotels.

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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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U.S. Air Traffic Controller Shortage Won’t End Soon

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's podcast discusses air traffic control woes, startup funding wins, and TripAdvisor's experiences survey.

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Racing Ahead: How PredictHQ Data Fuels an F1 Hotel Revenue Strategy

Hospitality Net

Known as the most popular racing series in the world, Formula 1 is the king of motorsports, boasting an international fanbase of 500M+ people viewing from 150 countries. With 20+ events in 20+ countries each taking place over a 10-month long season, the sport draws in millions of broadcast views and fans in the stands at each race.

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Cricket World Cup Frenzy: Hotel Prices Hit $3,000 Before India-Aussie Final

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Think of it as game and you may not understand the frenzy, but then again cricket is an emotion in India!

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Valencia Hotel Group Announces Rebrand to Valencia Hotel Collection (VHC)

Hospitality Net

In celebration of the 20th anniversary, Valencia Hotel Group is excited to announce a rebranding to Valencia Hotel Collection (VHC). As the travel and leisure industry evolves, VHC plans to continue its innovative approach to hospitality and feel this new moniker is a reflection of how the independent hotel group’s portfolio and mission has transformed since launching 20 years ago.

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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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2 Ways Airbnb Could Boost Revenue – But Individual Hosts Wouldn’t Be Happy

Skift Blog

Skift Take: It's likely that Airbnb would introduce sponsored listings in the next few years. But higher host fees? Nah.

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Sun Siyam Pasikudah Reopens in Sri Lanka Following Extensive Renovation

Hospitality Net

Sun Siyam Pasikudah in Sri Lanka, a proud member of the boutique collection under Sun Siyam Resorts, is thrilled to announce its reopening on November 17, 2023 after having undergone an extensive transformation and renovation and now offering guests a breath-taking experience that combines affordable luxury with the cultural richness of Sri Lanka.

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Best Practices for Lead Relationship Management

Anthony Cole Training

Prospecting is one of the most important of the 21 Core Sales Competencies, because salespeople must have new opportunities entering their pipeline at all times. But what about lead relationship management? Once you have that important lead, how do you nurture it and potentially turn that lead into a long-term client? What skills are involved in building a relationship with leads and how do we improve?

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Springboard Hospitality Welcomes Hotel Erwin in Los Angeles to its Growing Portfolio

Hospitality Net

Springboard Hospitality, the award-winning hospitality management company, today announced the addition of Hotel Erwin in Los Angeles, California to its portfolio of 47 independent and branded properties across 13 states in the U.S. Situated on the world-famous Venice Beach Boardwalk, the 119-room hotel has been family-owned for over 50 years and long welcomed locals, out-of-towners, and Southern California day-trippers to High Rooftop Lounge overlooking Venice’s seaside scene that dazzles with

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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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Valencia Hotel Collection Rebrand Reflects 20th Anniversary

Lodging

In celebration of its 20th anniversary, Valencia Hotel Group announced a rebranding to Valencia Hotel Collection, which reflects how the independent hotel group’s portfolio has transformed since its launch. “We are incredibly proud to be celebrating twenty years of Valencia Hotel Group and felt that now was the perfect time to rebrand to Valencia Hotel Collection,” said Doyle Graham, Jr., founder, president, and CEO of VHC.

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A new chapter for short-term rental rules in Europe

Hospitality Net

Today, Nathan Blecharczyk, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Airbnb, wrote to European leaders welcoming progress made on EU short-term rental rules. For more about Airbnb’s work supporting EU rules visit the EU Hub here.

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CoStar: U.S. Hotel Performance Increases Overall

Lodging

WASHINGTON—U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week and showed positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through Nov. 11, 2023. U.S. Hotel Performance November 5-11, 2023 Percentage change from comparable week in 2022Occupancy: 64.8 percent (up 0.8 percent)ADR: $156.01 (up 4.0 percent)RevPAR: $101.13 (up 4.9 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, Denver saw the largest year-over-year occupancy lift (up 9.0 percent to 69.3 percent).

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UNWTO Workshop Puts Focus on Modern, Dynamic Tourism Communications for Africa

Hospitality Net

The first Communications, Media and Tourism Training Workshop in Africa (Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, 13-15 November) recognized the heightened relevance of tourism and the current opportunity to gain greater visibility outside of the sector itself. Based on this premise, the three-day event focused on the opportunities for placing tourism in the mainstream conversation as well as the ongoing challenges facing communities, destinations and Africa as a region.

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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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Hotel Indy Names First Hospitality as Manager

Lodging

CHICAGO—First Hospitality assumed management of Hotel Indy in Indianapolis, Indiana. The property marks First Hospitality’s first hotel with owner group KennMar. Since opening in 2021, Hotel Indy has 90 keys; two restaurants, The Hulman and The Cannon Ball Lounge; and 1,200 square feet of meeting space. The Hulman is open daily and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

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Lendlease and IHG Army Hotels Break Ground on Candlewood Suites Hotel at Fort Liberty

Hospitality Net

Expected to open in early 2026, the 207-room hotel will be the 17th Candlewood Suites in Lendlease and IHG’s Privatized Army Lodging portfolio.

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Omni Hotels & Resorts Updates Select Guest Loyalty Program

Lodging

DALLAS, Texas—Omni Hotels & Resorts announced new details about its Select Guest Loyalty Program. Representing the first program transformation in a decade, members will be recognized and rewarded based on stay experiences. The Select Guest Loyalty Program members will continue to earn rewards at the same rate for each night of their stay. In addition, they will also earn rewards each time they dine at any on-property restaurant, play a round of golf, spend a […] The post Omni Hotels &

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Hotels poised for strong holiday season fueled by business travel uptick

Hospitality Net

The business outlook for hotels remains strong for the remainder of 2023 thanks to an uptick in business travel and a healthy preference among business and leisure travelers to stay in hotels.

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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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Ask Skift: How Has Las Vegas Tourism Changed?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Las Vegas has made rapid recovery from the pandemic, but casinos are far from the only attraction that's boosted the city's rebound. Here's a look at what else Las Vegas is showcasing to attract visitors.

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First Hospitality Strengthens Indianapolis Presence with Hotel Indy

Hospitality Net

First Hospitality, a national hotel operating and development company, assumed management of Hotel Indy in Indianapolis, Indiana. The property marks First Hospitality’s first hotel with owner group KennMar.

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Holiday Bulk Book Sales – The Prosperous Hotelier

Hotel Financial Coach Blog

Holiday Bulk Book Sales – The Prosperous Hotelier 20, 15, 10, or 5 Signed Copies – Includes Shipping – USA and Canada – Limited Time Offer Only! Give Your Team the Holiday Gift of Hospitality Financial Leadership – With a Personalized and Signed Copy of The Prosperous Hotelier Book Signed and Personalized for Your Team […] The post Holiday Bulk Book Sales – The Prosperous Hotelier first appeared on Hotel Financial Coach.

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Maybourne Hotel Group Announces Collaborates with Virtusan, Swiss-based Wellness Tech Pioneers

Hospitality Net

Maybourne Hotel Group, a pioneer of innovation within the hospitality industry, has today announced a partnership with Virtusan, a science & technology based platform. Dr. Li Wu Founder, and Chairwoman of Virtusan made the announcement during a keynote speech, at the prestigious 17th annual Global Wellness Summit in Miami.

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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.