Skift Blog
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Skift Take: When online travel agencies trot out statistics on their numbers of properties, is it a vanity thing or something more strategic? If you take Vrbo at its word, it's going for quality over quantity.
Lodging
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Discussions of guest expectations in today’s hotel industry often involve aspects such as hyper-personalization, digital transactions, guestroom entertainment, wellness, and sustainable practices. Perhaps because security is so fundamental to hospitality, it is less common as a trending topic. But the protection of guests and their assets will always be a priority, one that guests themselves are highly cognizant of.
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Skift Blog
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Skift Take: Saudi's Prince Al Waleed has invested in - or bought - some of the world's most famous hotels, including The Plaza in New York and Four Seasons in Paris. Now, he's adding hotels in his own country.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Swiss-Belhotel International, has announced the signing of its second property in Nairobi, further establishing its presence in the Kenyan capital. This exciting development comes less than a month after the signing of its previous hotel in the city.
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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
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Skift Take: Incorporating travel insurance into the booking path can offer a deeper understanding of each individual journey. This gives brands the opportunity to create more personalized approaches, potentially unlocking loyalty from a much broader range of customers.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Welcome to our annual World’s Best Luxury Hotel Brands report. This is not just another World’s Best list. LTI – Luxury Travel Intelligence – has used the past 12 months to apply the perfect assessment process: a rigorously defined algorithm that measures the performance and values of luxury hotel brands.
Hotel Sales Focus brings together the best content for hotel sales and marketing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Playful Pixar elements have been coming to life over the past few months at Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel at Disneyland Resort, and we’re excited to share that the property will officially transform into Pixar Place Hotel on Jan. 30, 2024, becoming the first fully Pixar-themed hotel in the United States.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Skift Take: Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, U.S. travel achieves record levels, with changing travel patterns highlighted by a decline in business trips.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Working in the hospitality industry can be incredibly fulfilling, especially if you have an inclination to provide exceptional service and create memorable experiences for guests. As a restaurant manager, you will have the opportunity to oversee the day-to-day activities of the restaurant, ensuring smooth operations and delivering a high standard of service.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Skift Take: As Go First’s operations remain suspended and financially-troubled SpiceJet’s schedule shrinks, Indigo and Air India will shoulder the bulk of responsibilities in the Indian aviation industry.
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
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Unifocus, the global leader in workforce management solutions for the hotel and hospitality industry, proudly marks its 25th anniversary. With a culture of innovation, Unifocus remains at the forefront of shaping workforce technology for hotels, setting industry standards.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Skift Take: Today's podcast discusses Beyonce's hotel bounce, Airbnb's New York City issues, and five airline themes for next week.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Club Med, the global leading brand in the "Premier All-Inclusive" vacation experience under Fosun Tourism Group, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the world’s first urban oasis resort, Club Med Urban Oasis Xianlin Nanjing Resort on October 18, 2023. On the same day, the Urban Vacation Development Forum, organized by Fosun Tourism Group, and the global launch of Club Med Urban Oasis, were held at Xianlin Nanjing Resort.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Skift Take: The goal is a venture that expands the AirAsia brand to enterprises seeking to launch airline franchises in emerging nations.
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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
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Not long ago, I wrote an article and created a video on Doing More Than Expected – even when it’s not included in your job description. I used the example of the server at a restaurant who ran outside during a storm to move the outdoor furniture blowing across the patio to a safer, more secure spot. He returned to the restaurant, drenched from the rain, to applause from the guests.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Skift Take: As the U.S. sees a return to pre-pandemic patterns of hotel demand, Asia Pacific appears to be roaring back.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Marriott Bonvoy – Marriott International’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands and 10,000 global destinations – has become the first and largest hospitality company to launch in the Fortnite universe with Marriott Bonvoy Land, a virtual park leading to four hotel themed Mini Games that represent four distinct Marriott Bonvoy branded hotels: Moxy Hotels, Westin Hotels & Resorts, W Hotels & Resorts, and Autograph Collection Hotels.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Skift Take: Taylor Swift: A musical extravaganza or Christmas for business?
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Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 25, 2023
RMS Cloud, a leading property management software company, proudly announces its successful SOC2 Type 1 accreditation achievement. This certification underscores RMS Cloud’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding customer data and upholding the highest standards of data security in the hospitality and property management industries.
Lodging
OCTOBER 25, 2023
NEW YORK—PMZ Realty Capital LLC announced it arranged a $40 million refinancing loan for the Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Downtown in Atlanta, Georgia. A European bank provided the five-year interest-only loan, and the borrower, Legacy Ventures, will be using the part proceeds to pay off the existing debt and contribute to reserves for a future property improvement plan.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Studio Moren was part of the team that secured planning consent on behalf of Frogmore and C1 Capital for one of London’s largest new hotel projects - a 905-room hotel for Hilton replacing the existing 404-room Hilton London Olympia on Kensington High Street, London.
Lodging
OCTOBER 25, 2023
NEWTON, Massachusettes—Sonesta International Hotels Corporation announced the appointment of Bob Gunkel as chief financial officer. “We welcome Bob Gunkel to Sonesta and look forward to leveraging his 25 years of experience leading financial operations within the hospitality industry,” said John Murray, president and CEO at Sonesta. “As an accomplished financial executive at both large public and small private companies, Bob has the comprehensive experience, problem-solving and analytical skills
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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
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Nestled between the woods and the waves in the enchanting landscape of Kota Kinabalu, Club Med Borneo, opening in 2025, will offer a pristine paradise where jungle meets idyllic white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters. Embracing Club Med’s commitment to eco-friendliness, the resort’s design blends harmoniously with its lush surroundings, drawing inspiration from the woods and sea.
Lodging
OCTOBER 25, 2023
CHICAGO, Illinois—Maverick Hotels and Restaurants announced that it has added another property in the state of Illinois to its growing portfolio. Maverick Founder and CEO Robert Habeeb made the announcement. Located in Rockford along the banks of the Rock River, the 84-room Riverview Inn & Suites, Ascend Hotel Collection, offers guestrooms that include amenities like pillowtop mattresses, seating areas, a flat-screen TV, WiFi, and a desk area.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Following Tripadvisor’s July launch and months of successful public beta testing of an AI-powered travel itinerary generator, Tripadvisor announces a new AI-driven feature that summarizes reviews to give travelers a brief, digestible overview of each hotel.
Lodging
OCTOBER 25, 2023
MCLEAN, Virginia—Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported its third quarter 2023 results. Highlights include: Christopher J. Nassetta, president and CEO of Hilton, said, “We continued to see strong results during the third quarter, exceeding our expectations for system-wide RevPAR growth, with growth across all customer segments. We also continue to leverage our industry-leading portfolio of brands to drive further growth of our global network.
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Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Big winners at the red carpet World Travel Awards (WTA) Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2023 included the paradise nation of the Maldives, emerging as winner of ‘Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination’ as well as ‘Indian Ocean’s Leading Tourist Board’. Kenya was named ‘Africa’s Leading Destination’. The thriving South African hub Durban took the coveted title of ‘Africa’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination’.
Hotel Financial Coach Blog
OCTOBER 25, 2023
What People Are Saying About – The Prosperous Hotelier As someone who writes about the hospitality industry for a living, David Lund’s financial perspective is invaluable in my ability to understand the nuances of hotel finance—clearly and concisely. David possesses the exceptional ability to write about complicated subject matter and convey it in a way […] The post What People Are Saying About – The Prosperous Hotelier first appeared on Hotel Financial Coach.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 25, 2023
The Hari, Belgravia has unveiled a large renovation across its guest rooms. Working with Hospitality Designs Designer of the Year for 2023, Tara Bernerd, who originally designed The Hari, the hotel has refreshed and reinvigorated the rooms with new design, furniture, fabrics and flooring.
Hospitality Tech
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Hotel brands can use technology to address the often unnoticed costs of negative guest experiences, by implementing effective feedback collection systems and leveraging data analytics to enhance guest satisfaction and stay competitive in the market.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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