Tue.Aug 08, 2023

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Google: Friend or Foe in the Tours and Activities Industry

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Google’s Things To Do tool has been met with both trepidation and excitement. In the tours & activities space, unlike other travel verticals, we expect that Google will benefit the online intermediaries, giving prominence to online travel agencies.

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21c Museum Hotels Newest Property is Now Open in the Heart of Downtown St. Louis

Hospitality Net

21c Museum Hotels, a multi-venue contemporary art museum and award-winning hospitality brand, is thrilled to announce the opening of its highly anticipated property in the heart of downtown St. Louis. Like all 21c properties, 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis challenges the conventions of both the hospitality and museum worlds, providing a space where travelers and locals can come together to experience contemporary art exhibitions, community-focused cultural programming, and inspired food and beverage

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Announcing the Skift India Travel Podcast

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The rapid launch of two new products tailored exclusively for the Indian market within a span of less than six months just goes to show how important a market India is for Skift.

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Buster Brown, An Icon At The Craddock Terry Hotel, Crosses Over The Rainbow Bridge

Hospitality Net

LYNCHBURG, VA, AUGUST 8, 2023 – Buster Brown, a wire-haired fox terrier and the original Official Greeter at the Craddock Terry Hotel, Marriott Tribute Portfolio, in Lynchburg, Virginia, peacefully crossed over the rainbow bridge on August 7, 2023.

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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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Western Sydney’s state-of-the-art conference centre and 5-star Pullman open in Penrith

Hotel Management

Western Sydney suburb Penrith will welcome its first 5-star hotel this week with the official opening of Pullman Sydney Penrith on Friday August 11. Opening alongside the Western Sydney Conference Centre (WSCC) as part of a $110 million precinct, the hotel features 153 guest rooms, a wellness and fitness centre, upscale European-inspired Marcel Bar and Bistro alongside lobby bar, Tori.

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Skift Global Forum 2023 Opening Night Reception: An Evening of Inspiring Conversations and Connections

Skift Blog

Skift Take: This year, we have an exciting evening planned to kick-off Skift Global Forum 2023 welcoming Hilton's President and CEO, Christopher Nassetta and Turkish Airlines Chairman, Prof. Ahmet Bolat.

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Capital One Advances Travel Deal Strategy With Intent to Invest in Inspirato

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Capital One's travel investments are running the gamut, from Hopper and its discount-hungry travelers to Inspirato's jet-setters. Both will benefit the up-and-coming Capital One Travel.

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Mandarin Oriental Announces New Property In Sardinia

Hospitality Net

Mandarin Oriental is delighted to announce the development of a new luxury resort in Sardinia, located in the north-east of the island in the heart of Costa Smeralda. Set to open its doors in mid-2026, this highly anticipated development marks the Group’s fifth venture in Italy.

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China Group Travel Restrictions Continue to Stunt Full Recovery

Skift Blog

Skift Take: While China's borders are open, group tours are limited. And with reduced flights and visa-processing constraints, global travel will continue to miss the spend and impact of the Chinese traveler.

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Miami International Airport Completes Multimillion-Dollar Property Upgrade

Hospitality Net

Embassy Suites by Hilton Miami International Airport is pleased to announce the completion of the multi-million-dollar renovation to its 318-room property. The six-month extensive renovation project includes fresh and modish updates to all guest rooms, lobby, breakfast area and more than 20,000 square feet of event spaces. Located at 3974 NW South River Drive in Miami, Embassy Suites by Hilton Miami International Airport is a close half mile from Miami International Airport and conveniently clos

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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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Choice Hotels Considers Further Acquisitions to Sustain Growth

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Mergers hurt companies more often than help. Yet Choice Hotels seems to be the exception with its Radisson Americas merger so far. Expect Choice to be emboldened to do another deal. A European acquisition would be smart.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts Interim Results for the year to 30 June 2023

Hospitality Net

I am honoured to take over as IHG’s group CEO and excited to look ahead with our talented teams and owners all around the world to an important next chapter of growth. Our teams have delivered strong results in the first half, with financial performance, hotel openings and signings all significantly above prior year comparisons.

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Vacasa Ups Outlook to ‘Slight’ Profitability in 2023

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Vacasa officials said they are focusing on execution and there are modest signs of progress. Still, no one said this would be easy.

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The Star Brisbane First-Look

Hospitality Net

The glistening $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf Brisbane precinct has been steadily transforming Brisbane’s skyline and now The Star Brisbane has unveiled an exciting first snapshot of what’s inside.

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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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Skift India Report: Surge in Travel Job Openings

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Travel agent positions led the demand for job roles in the past year – can the industry fill the openings fast enough?

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Kerten Hospitality will launch its House Residence brand in NEOM’s Oxagon

Hospitality Net

The Oxagon project in NEOM is set to host the House Residence property by 2025, a venture by Kerten Hospitality emphasizing residential living. This property will feature 200 serviced apartments and aligns with Oxagon’s mission to transform human living experiences.

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IHG’s New CEO on Launching a New Brand and Making Hotels Profitable

Skift Blog

Skift Take: IHG's new CEO Elie Maalouf sees blue-sky prospects across his group's portfolio of brands.

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Europe’s key hotel markets report highest GOPPAR of 2023

Hospitality Net

Each of Europe’s key hotel markets saw year-over-year improvement and their highest 2023 levels in gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR), according to CoStar’s June 2023 P&L data release. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.

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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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Watch: The Remarkable Recovery of the Travel Industry

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Missed Skift Research's discussion of the current state of travel? We've got you covered.

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Hotels in the 2030s: Perspectives from Accor’s C-suite

Hospitality Net

As one of the largest hospitality companies in the world—and the largest in Europe—Accor is both an observer and a key player in the evolution of travel. Its expanding portfolio of more than 40 brands now encompasses over 5,400 hotels in 110 countries, with a workforce of more than 290,000 people. The company says it seeks to “reimagine hospitality” as it anticipates and caters to travelers’ changing needs and expectations.

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Exclusive: Serene Capital CEO discusses first hotel investment in five years

Hotel Management

Sydney-based funds management company Serene Capital recently expanded its hospitality portfolio with the AU$41.5 million acquisition of 152-key Abode Hotel and Apartments in Canberra, sold with a long-term lease to Iconic Hotels. It’s the first acquisition in over five years for Serene Capital, which has over $750 million in assets under management and advisory across the hotel and office sectors.

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Arlo Hotels’ fourth NYC hotel is debuting next month!

Hospitality Net

Located in North Brooklyn, with Manhattan just over the bridge, The Williamsburg Hotel stands at the nexus of history and history in the making. A 2022 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice winner, the eight-story hotel designed by London-based design firm Michaelis Boyd (Babington House UK, Soho House Berlin) perfectly combines the neighborhood’s eclectic style with unmatched service and panache.

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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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Choice Hotels International hits quarterly revenue record

Hotel Management

Choice Hotels International has reported total revenues reached US$427.4 million for the second quarter of 2023, marking a 16% increase compared to the same period of 2022, and setting a new quarterly record. “Choice Hotels generated record revenues, fueled by our best-in-class hotel conversion and reservation-delivery capabilities as well as our success in integrating Radisson Hotels Americas ahead of schedule,” said Choice Hotels International President and CEO, Patrick Pacious.

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Sailing into Serenity: Introducing Six Senses Porto Heli as a Gateway to Wellness and Adventure on the Greek Peloponnesian Riviera

Hospitality Net

Six Senses Porto Heli will bring the brand’s trademark wellness and sustainability ethos to the elegant Ermioni in the beautiful Greek Peloponnese, with the famous islands of Spetses and Hydra within view. The beauty spot is surrounded by protected coves and bays enjoying the clear waters of the Aegean and is known for its yacht-filled marinas, palatial summer villas, sun-kissed Mediterranean landscape, fine dining, and boutique stores.Historically, the Peloponnese has been the main field of act

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Putting Guests First: Providing an Allergy-Safe Experience in Your Hotel

Are Morch

More than just a nuisance, allergies are a serious health issue that significantly affects a large portion of the population. It has become crucial for hotels to adapt to and accommodate guests with diverse allergies as knowledge and understanding of these conditions have grown. However, many places fall short of offering a setting that is […] The post Putting Guests First: Providing an Allergy-Safe Experience in Your Hotel appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Transformation Coach.

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Hotel Equities and Maximum Hospitality Announce Strategic Alliance

Hospitality Net

Today, hotel owner, operator and developer, Hotel Equities (HE), announced they have formed a strategic alliance with Maximum Hospitality, a prominent hotel operator, developer and investment company. As part of this collaboration, Hotel Equities will provide operational resources and oversight for Maximum’s portfolio of hotels, marking a significant milestone for both organizations.

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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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How the switch to Little Hotelier helped Stone Court House to increase efficiency

Little Hotelier

Stone Court House, owned by Dr Belinda Demirbasa and her family, is a luxury boutique hotel known for its home-like ambiance and exceptional guest experience. The outstanding residence offers a truly one-of-a-kind experience, combining luxury with a fascinating journey through centuries of heritage in the UK town of Maidstone. Stone Court House takes pride in meeting new guests and ensuring their stay is unforgettable.

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First Tempo by Hilton Debuts Today

Hospitality Net

Hilton announced today the opening of the 661-room Tempo by Hilton Times Square, the first hotel from Hilton’s newest stylish and contemporary lifestyle brand.

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How unified guest data from Revinate helped Lub d transform its business

Revinate

Customer stories How unified guest data from Revinate helped Lub d transform its business HOTEL TYPE: Group SOLUTIONS USED: Revinate Marketing REGION: APAC Goal Increase direct bookings and reduce reliance on OTAs. Strategy Leverage first-party data and segmentation to [.] The post How unified guest data from Revinate helped Lub d transform its business appeared first on Revinate.

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NEW OPENING: Paradisus Salinas Lanzarote

Hospitality Net

The Destination Inclusive® luxury resort brand by Meliá Hotels International unveils its second property in Europe.

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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.