Wed.Aug 23, 2023

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Leaders of tomorrow: Q&A with Taylor O’Brien, JLL Hotels and Hospitality

Hotel Management

JLL Hotels and Hospitality Associate – Investment Sales, Taylor O’Brien, spoke to HM about finding her feet in the hotel industry, inspiring leaders, and the importance of technology in the future of hotels. Tell me about how you got started in the industry and a bit about your current role. My entry into the world of hotels and hospitality began with my longstanding interest in real estate, which later led me to the opportunity of combining both my professional aspirations to work in commercial

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Remington Hospitality Takes Over Management of the Murrieta Hot Springs Resort, CA

Hospitality Net

Remington Hospitality, a notable hotel management firm, has taken over the operations of the Murrieta Hot Springs Resort, located in Southern California. The historic resort, established in 1902, is on a 46-acre property and is currently under renovation. It is set to reopen in the winter as a wellness-focused hot springs resort. This move marks Remington Hospitality’s first collaboration with Olympus Real Estate Group and its inaugural property management in Murrieta.

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SEQ Tourism Development Opportunity, Caboolture Queensland

Hotel Management

Expressions of interest are being sought for a prime land development site to establish a landmark food, agribusiness and/or nature-based tourism project in South East Queensland’s commercial hotspot. A pristine 45ha expanse of rural land is available for development in Caboolture, one of Moreton Bay’s Principal Activity Centres, just a short distance from the Caboolture CBD and Caboolture Railway Station and located 30 minutes north of Brisbane Domestic and International airports, with easy acc

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Nomadix Hospitality Leader Mike Gray Named to HTNG Vendor Advisory Council

Hospitality Net

Nomadix® Inc​., bringing connected experiences to life, today announced its Global Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Mike Gray, has been re-elected for a third term to the HTNG Vendor Advisory Council. This leadership group is an important link between the vendor community, hoteliers and AHLA, as they tackle critical technology needs and shape priorities for the hospitality industry.

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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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SEQ Tourism and Hospitality Development Opportunity, North Lakes Queensland

Hotel Management

Expressions of interest are being sought for a major 1.7ha commercial land release to establish a landmark tourism and hospitality project in South East Queensland’s commercial hotspot. A significant site available for development in North Lakes, one of South East Queensland Major Regional Activity Centres, is perfectly positioned directly across from the strong performing Westfield North Lakes, featuring IKEA and Costco, and located 25 kilometres north of the Brisbane CBD, 20 minutes from the B

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UK & Germany with the Strongest Hotel Pipelines in Europe at Q2 2023

Hospitality Net

In the Q2 2023 Europe Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), analysts report the region currently has 1,715 projects/256,578 rooms in its construction pipeline at the close of the quarter.

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Inside Las Vegas’ First Cannabis-Friendly Hotel

Hospitality Net

Situated a stone’s throw from the Strip, The Lexi was formerly known as the Artisan Hotel. This once-infamous spot was well-known to locals as a go-to destination for risqué late-night parties. Today, the 64-room Lexi stands as the pioneering cannabis-friendly hotel in Sin City.

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The Finest Hotels in the Bahamas for Every Budget

Are Morch

As the gentle caress of turquoise waves plays a soothing melody upon pristine white sand beaches, the Bahamas emerges as a tropical haven that beckons travelers from around the globe. Beyond its postcard-worthy beauty, this archipelago is a tapestry woven with vibrant culture, captivating marine life, and a range of accommodations that span from the […] The post The Finest Hotels in the Bahamas for Every Budget appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Transformation Coach.

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Waramaug acquires Atlanta Marriott Peachtree Corners

Hotel Business

Waramaug Hospitality , a privately held investment firm focused on premium-branded select-service and full-service hotels, has acquired the Atlanta Marriott Peachtree Corners located northeast of Atlanta’s Interstate-285 beltway perimeter, within the high-growth corridor surrounding Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. The 222-room property features a fitness center, indoor pool and outdoor fire pit seating area, as well as more than 5,000 sq. ft. of meeting space spread throughout nine rooms.

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Satisfy guests and align teams: the hotel CEO’s blueprint for success

eHotelier

Profit growth is an intricate dance between short-term guest-focused strategies and long-term team building and process refinement. Here are six tips encompass a holistic approach to increasing profits.

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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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IHG launches IHG LIFT diversity program

Hotel Business

IHG Hotels & Resorts has introduced IHG LIFT , an owner growth program focused on creating more hotel development support for historically under-represented groups within the hospitality industry, and further diversifying IHG’s hotel owner community. The new program will help unlock common barriers to hotel ownership among these groups and empower diverse owner-entrepreneurs for success, the company reports.

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5 extraordinary hotel concepts currently on the boards

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs 5 extraordinary hotel concepts currently on the boards 5 extraordinary hotel concepts currently on the boards Writer Pauline Brettell cuts through the noise to uncover the hotel concepts that are currently on the boards that will make the biggest impact when they are made into reality… When it comes to hotel concepts in 2023 that are currently on the boards, creativity, collaboration and community would appear to be the keywords taking the hospitality industry striding over t

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Getting Your Property Started On Threads Webinar

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Meta's newest social platform is here: a Twitter competitor called Threads. Whether you're already signed up and posting or are hearing about Threads for the first time, we'll run through all you need to know to make the most of this new app. Top 3 Focus Areas of This Webinar: 1️⃣ Complete overview of this platform and its key features 2️⃣️ Recommended content strategy for hotels on this platform 3️⃣ How you can leverage Threads to connect with cu

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Shhh! The Hush-Hush World of Quiet Luxury, Decoded

Hotel Marketer

In the ostentatious world of luxury branding, a subtler sensibility is taking hold. Quiet luxury, as the term suggests, conveys exclusivity and quality without flashy logos or obvious status symbols. This understated aesthetic has gained significant traction among high net worth consumers in recent years.

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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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The In Room TV: One Cool Tech Tool that Can Have a Large Impact on Guest Experience

Hospitality Tech

Within the hotel room, the television can have a strong impact on the guest experience. With all the smart tech out there, here’s how a smart TV manager can give the total package an extra wow factor.

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Enticingly flamboyant, Broadwick Soho prepares to fling open its doors

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Enticingly flamboyant, Broadwick Soho prepares to fling open its doors Enticingly flamboyant, Broadwick Soho prepares to fling open its doors Broadwick Soho, created by a group of friends, is getting ready to open in the heart of London’s Soho, channelling all the grit, glamour and wild energy of London’s most storied neighbourhood into an opulent contemporary 57 room retreat… As seductive and characterful as its historic location, Broadwick Soho is an independent luxury hote

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Thoughtful Thursday: Manage Booking.com Content Seamlessly via STAAH Channel Manager

STAAH

You can now effortlessly manage, create, and update all your Booking.com listings directly from STAAH Max extranet. Listed below are Booking.com Content features that you can manage via STAAH Extranet: Map to an existing Booking.com listing (not mapped in STAAH) Map to an existing room type or rate plan setup on Booking.com Create a new room type on Booking.com Create a brand-new listing on Booking.com Create a new rate plan and link to an existing Booking.com room type Create a derived rate pl

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Top Tactics to Drive Direct Bookings at Your Hotel

Refine

The last few years have seen major shifts within the hospitality industry. Along with the uneven demand and staffing challenges caused by the pandemic, there was one significant upside – a shift in confidence that saw guests book directly through the hotel vs. relying on OTA websites to find the best deal. As the industry The post Top Tactics to Drive Direct Bookings at Your Hotel appeared first on Revfine.com.

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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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AI for Hiring: The Time for Hospitality Is Now

Hospitality Tech

Fitness and retail have already begun using AI successfully to both hire and retain new employees.

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Comment gérer et améliorer votre e-réputation ?

Experience Hotel

À l’ère numérique actuelle, l’e-réputation (ou réputation en ligne) est devenue un élément vital pour les entreprises et les individus. Elle englobe la perception que les gens ont de vous ou de votre marque sur Internet. Dans cet article, nous explorerons en profondeur ce qu’est l’e-réputation, pourquoi elle est cruciale pour les entreprises, ainsi que des conseils pratiques pour la gérer et l’améliorer.

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Applicant Matching System Candydate: Apply Like TikTok, Hire Like Tinder

Hospitality Tech

uses short videos and assistive AI technology to transform the traditionally arduous hiring process. It marries the visual appeal of social media-style video with the efficiency of artificial intelligence.

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Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Announces Official Barbie Dream Experiences

Hotelier Magazine

MONTREAL — Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced a year-long partnership with Mattel, Inc to coincide with Barbie’s upcoming 65th birthday, creating Barbie Dream Experiences for all ages at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth in Montreal, inspired by Barbie’s famed legacy and remarkable travels around the world. In anticipation of Barbie’s upcoming 65th birthday, as well as the celebrated hotel’s upcoming 66th anniversary, these experiences will transport visitors into a pink and playful world.

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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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The Evelyn Hotel recovers lost bookings with this cancelation recovery campaign

Revinate

Inspiration The Evelyn Hotel recovers lost bookings with this cancelation recovery campaign Subject line: We're sorry you couldn't make it! Sent: Recurring Brand: The Evelyn Hotel Category: Inspiration Hotel location: New York City, New York (NAM) Our thoughts: The Evelyn Hotel won back more than 350 room nights [.] The post The Evelyn Hotel recovers lost bookings with this cancelation recovery campaign appeared first on Revinate.

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Extended Stay America Premier Suites adds property in Meridian, Idaho

eHotelier

Extended Stay America announced today the opening of the Extended Stay Premier Suites Boise-Meridian, located in Meridian, Idaho. RREAF Holdings developed the property, and Aimbridge Hospitality will manage it.

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Charlestowne promotes Max Spangler

Hotel Business

Hospitality management company  Charlestowne Hotels has promoted Max Spangler to VP, technology. During his 10-year tenure at the company, Spangler has overseen the strategic growth of its evolving tech stack and road map; developing and deploying new software and systems; and identifying continued opportunities for innovation. “Max’s vast knowledge of the technology sector and his thoughtful leadership have been indispensable to Charlestowne’s continued growth,” said Kyle Hughey, CEO, Charlesto

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Hilton London Bankside appoints new General Manager, Raoul de Souza

eHotelier

Design-led hotel, Hilton London Bankside, has appointed Raoul de Souza as the hotel’s new General Manager, heading up the multi-award-winning Hilton flagship located in the heart of London’s culture quarter.

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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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LE: Higher-end development dominates APAC pipeline

Hotel Business

In the Q2 2023 Asia-Pacific, excluding China, Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE) , analysts state that the region is at an all-time project high of 1,936 with 401,766 rooms in the total pipeline at the close of the quarter. At the end of Q2, luxury, upper-upscale and upscale projects dominated the pipeline reaching record project counts with 228 projects/46,305 rooms, 348 projects/78,336 rooms and 426 projects/92,702 rooms respectively.

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Julien Gonzalvez appointed General Manager at Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas

eHotelier

Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel And Villas, synonymous with unparalleled luxury and exceptional hospitality, welcomes Julien Gonzalvez as its newest General Manager. With a robust track record of leading Hyatt properties worldwide, Gonzalvez's insightful leadership is set to elevate the stature of Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel And Villas, enhancing guest experiences and supervising the entire property's functions.

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Key West Crowne Plaza to convert to Autograph Collection 

Hotel Business

Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc. has revealed that its Crowne Plaza La Concha Hotel in Key West, FL, is on track to convert to an Autograph Collection by Marriott property in 2024, at which time it will be rebranded to Autograph La Concha. The conversion will occur upon the completion of a $35-million renovation. The planned conversion will create a distinctive theme and style for the hotel that is in line with the upper-upscale/luxury Autograph product, according to the company.

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CENTEL earns three prestigious accolades at the IAA Awards for listed companies 2022-2023

eHotelier

Central Plaza Hotel Public Company Limited (CENTEL), Thailand’s leading hotel and restaurant operator, received three prestigious accolades in the Travel & Hospitality category at the IAA Awards for Listed Companies 2022-2023 held by the Investment Analysts Association, further solidifying the group’s 40-year legacy and position as a leader in the industry.

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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.