Skift Blog
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: In the aviation business, no one has the ear of both Boeing and Airbus as much as Emirates President Tim Clark. Now he is preparing Emirates for a life beyond the 777s and the A380s, and he’s going with Boeing for now.
Lodging
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
In recent years, hoteliers have found creative ways to streamline their operations and control costs, particularly in their food and beverage departments. A recent CBRE analysis for LODGING noted that rising wages, heightened supply costs, and ongoing labor challenges have prompted hoteliers to increasingly scale back restaurant hours and menu offerings, reduce their in-room dining and minibar service, and adopt self-serve kiosks and grab-and-go market models.
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Skift Blog
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: Adam Cheyer has driven a lot of success through his work at past companies. Now he's at Airbnb, showing the company really is serious about its dedication to integrating AI.
Lodging
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
PLANO, Texas—Aimbridge Hospitality announced the transition plan for Michael J. Deitemeyer, who is stepping down as CEO, effective Dec. 31, 2023. An Executive Committee of the Board, helmed by Aimbridge Chairman Glenn Murphy, has been formed and will lead a comprehensive search for a CEO replacement. Deitemeyer assumed the role of president and CEO of Aimbridge Hospitality in January 2021 after serving as global president following the company’s merger with Interstate in October 2019.
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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
Skift Blog
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: Riyadh Air doesn't see itself becoming a "super-connecter" like Dubai's Emirates airline. It's banking on immense demand for travel out of Saudi Arabia.
Hotel Management
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Over the last two decades, Meriton Suites has been on a strong and steady growth trajectory, averaging a new hotel opening each year. But a recent AU$400 million development injection saw the launch of a further three hotels in two months , taking the owner-operator to new states ( VIC, ACT) and rounding out 2023 with 23 hotels in its network. Here, Meriton Suites Group General Manager and Meriton Group Director, Matthew Thomas, discusses recent openings, growth plans and the continued demand fo
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Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
In partnership with Greentown China Holdings Limited, China Resources Land Limited and Hangzhou Metro Development Company Limited, luxury hospitality company Four Seasons will open its second Hotel in Hangzhou, China in 2024.
Skift Blog
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: EgyptAir, the flag carrier of Egypt, orders seventh aircraft type to its under hundred aircraft fleet. EgyptAir will make the A350-900 its flagship aircraft when it joins the fleet.
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Today, Hard Rock International in partnership with Steinhauer Properties announced development plans to open the Hard Rock Hotel Long Beach, the first new-build full-service hotel built in Long Beach, California in 30 years and the first new Hard Rock Hotel property in Southern California in almost a decade. Set to begin construction in Summer 2024 with plans to open in Spring 2027, this upscale property will be a unique entertainment destination set in the heart of downtown Long Beach, adjacent
Skift Blog
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: Labor shortage and noise pollution don't mean much if it's at the cost of violating the EU-U.S. "open skies" agreement.
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
Hotel Management
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Accor is ramping up its franchise arm in the Pacific region, having recently surpassed 10,000 rooms across a diverse portfolio of 120 hotels, apartments, and resorts. Accor Pacific Chief Executive, Sarah Derry, said the group intends to build on its success and continue to expand franchise operations across Australia and New Zealand. “By leveraging its deep industry knowledge, operational expertise, and commitment to delivering outstanding guest experiences, our franchise team remains dedicated
Skift Blog
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: It’s not over till it’s curtains for the airshow. The second day saw Boeing win orders from two customers, while Airbus scores just one win.
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) continues its growth in the extended stay segment with three new Everhome Suites under construction, and six more in various stages of development across the Southern California region. For the first nine months of 2023, Choice’s extended stay hotel openings grew by 38 percent compared to the same period in 2022.
Skift Blog
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: Uber started as a rideshare app, but the vision is to be much more than that.
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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.
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
LBA Hospitality, an Alabama-based hotel management company, today announced that the 97-room Hilton Garden Inn Montgomery East and 91-suite Homewood Suites by Hilton Montgomery have completed renovations. All guestrooms and public spaces at the hotels were upgraded to include all new seating, lighting, flooring, wall coverings, furniture, window treatments and artwork.
Are Morch
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
The hospitality industry stands at the cusp of a technological revolution. As guest expectations evolve and digital innovations become more sophisticated, the sector is embracing new trends to transform the guest experience. These advancements are not just about enhancing comfort or convenience; they signify a paradigm shift in how hospitality services are delivered and experienced. […] The post 5 Trends in Hospitality Improvement and Technology Integration for Enhanced Experiences appeare
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of more than 30 brands, today launched the "Stay in the Moment" Asia-Pacific campaign, featuring a K-drama inspired campaign video starring South Korean actor, Lee Min-ho. "Stay in the Moment" captures the essence of JW Marriott, which invites and empowers guests to embrace fleeting yet profoundly meaningful moments in life with inspiring surroundings, mindful experiences, culinary artistry and inspired service.
Skift Blog
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Skift Take: Today's podcast discusses Thanksgiving travel in the U.S., GetYourGuide's ambitions, and Emirate's $52 billion plane order.
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Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
UrVenue, pioneer of the hospitality industry’s first Property Experience Management System (PXMS) and a Skift IDEA Awards 2023 finalist, has teamed up with Book4Time, a cloud-based spa, wellness, and leisure-activity management software company, to incorporate spa experiences into UrVenue’s UV Enterprise platform. Now hotel and resort guests can seamlessly book and manage spa treatments alongside other property experiences in a singular itinerary, unifying the booking process in the pre-arrival
Hotel Management
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
If 2023 was the year of making up for lost (travel) time, then 2024 will be the year for seeking value for money, travelling in multi-gen groups, extending work stays with play, micro-weddings, and recreating the comforts of home in-room – many of which are closely connected to the current cost-of-living climate. Oaks Hotels’ top travel trends for 2024: Value is still king While locals are still keen to get away despite the rising cost of living, value for money is influencing the way we travel,
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
World leading hospitality group Accor announces the strengthening of its ongoing partnership with renowned local company Construcții Erbașu, through the signing of hotel management agreements for two new hotels in Bucharest and Oradea and the extension of the existing management agreement for ibis Styles Bucharest Erbas.
Hotel Management
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
BWH Hotels is taking the lead on developing a sustainable future for the hospitality industry as part of its Earth, People and Community initiative. BWH Hotels has committed its support to its hotels to better protect the environment, reduce its carbon footprint and conserve energy and water with the launch of its Earth, People and Community (EPC) program.
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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.
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Mobile technology can reimagine the guest experience, but it is important to highlight how travelers interact with technology if we are to truly understand mobility’s impact on hospitality and revenue generation. Today, we will follow a typical family of four as they embark on their ideal French resort vacation, showing how mobile technology can enhance their stay while also benefiting the hotel’s bottom line.
Hotel Management
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Now you can bottle your own water for guest rooms and events using extensions to the MODA still & sparkling water system. The guys revolutionising the sparkling water game are at it again. MODA have come up with a neat way to extend their on-tap system to enable you to now bottle your own water on site. The addition of automated dispensers, capping machines, crates and cleaning equipment can deliver a complete bottle of water to replace plastic water bottles in guest rooms.
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
AAA projects 55.4 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period*. This year’s Thanksgiving forecast is an increase of 2.3% over last year and marks the third-highest Thanksgiving forecast since AAA began tracking holiday travel in 2000. The top two years were 2005 and 2019, respectively.
Hotel Management
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Marriott’s hyper cool, luxurious Edition hotels brand has made its long-awaited debut in South East Asia with the opening of the Singapore Edition. Masterminded and conceived by the legendary Ian Schrager, in collaboration with interior design firm Cap Atelier, the 204-room hotel is located just off the west end of Singapore’s iconic upper Orchard Road.
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Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
The intersection of hospitality and popular culture is a dynamic space where societal values, norms, and human interactions are vividly depicted and often critiqued. From television series to classic films, pop culture has consistently provided a mirror through which we can examine our own behaviors and beliefs. In this article, we’ll explore how hospitality in pop culture serves as a reflection of society’s ever-evolving ethos.
Hotel Management
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Business travel is making a return to regional locations across Australia according to new analysis of 2023 business travel bookings, with a 29% year on year increase recorded over the period of January to September 2023. The analysis, by Flight Centre Travel Group’s travel management company Corporate Traveller, found the growth was largely attributed to the fast-growing mining industry.
Hospitality Net
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
Last-minute deadlines, performance reviews, unexpected travel—crossing that end-of-year finish line can be tough for any business traveler. Enter La Quinta® by Wyndham—the award-winning hotel brand known for helping business travelers be at their best—and its new Holiday Hype Machine, a personalized video-sharing experience where users can create and share custom hype-up messages with co-workers, friends, and family in need of an extra boost to conquer their holiday doldrums.
eHotelier
NOVEMBER 14, 2023
The Mille Club: thinking of the hidden costs for high rates - Insights - Insights Here's a lesson for every hotelier looking to grow nightly rates, no matter the star rating.
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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.
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