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Video exclusive: Colorado Snowmass GM on delivering a sensational skiing experience

Hotel Management

Located a short drive from the picturesque town of Aspen in Colorado, the Snowmass Ski Area is one of America’s most popular alpine playgrounds, thanks to its offering of sensational runs for both beginners and experts alike. In the Snowmass Ski Area, expect 4,406 vertical feet, 3,342 acres of terrain, 98 trails, 21 chairlifts and access to your choice of cruisers, glades, steeps, terrain parks and halfpipes.

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How Big Data And Analytics Are Changing Hotels And The Hospitality Industry

Are Morch

The hotel industry has been continuously acknowledged for its unwavering dedication to providing excellent client service. After seeing big data and analytics in the hospitality sector, you might be wondering right now if using big data in the hospitality sector is advantageous. Is your spending profitable? Let’s look at it. The hospitality sector, particularly hotels, […] The post How Big Data And Analytics Are Changing Hotels And The Hospitality Industry appeared first on Are Morc

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Marriott debuts Aloft in Singapore with largest hotel from the brand yet

Hotel Management

Marriott International has opened its largest Aloft hotel globally to Singapore, marking the brand’s debut in the city. Aloft Singapore Novena opened on Monday in the Balestier neighbourhood. “We are excited to grow our global portfolio and introduce the Aloft Hotels brand to Singapore,” said Aloft Hotels. Vice President and Global Brand Leader, Matthew Boettcher.

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Mastering influencer collaborations: elevating your hotel’s brand in the digital era

eHotelier

Before diving into any collaborations, it is essential to ensure that your social media channels are in top shape to maximize the success of your influencer partnerships. Let's explore the key considerations and steps for working with influencers.

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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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Great Plains’ Sitatunga Private Island opens in Botswana

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Great Plains’ Sitatunga Private Island opens in Botswana Great Plains’ Sitatunga Private Island opens in Botswana Great Plains, the iconic eco-tourism company, has announced the opening of Sitatunga Private Island, a water-based Réserve-Collection Safari Camp in the upper reaches of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, built entirely from recycled materials… Built on a raised, wrap-around railway sleeper private deck, Sitatunga Private Island can accommodate a maximum of fo

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First Hospitality to acquire Hostmark Hospitality Group

Hotel Business

First Hospitality , a national hotel management and development company, has an agreement in place to acquire the majority of the hotel management agreements of Schaumburg, IL-based Hostmark Hospitality Group. David Duncan, president/CEO, First Hospitality, said, “Our alignment with Hostmark Hospitality Group fits well with our strategy of being the first and obvious choice in every market we serve.

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Enhancing Customer Experiences in Hospitality: Data Strategies Beyond Generative AI

Hospitality Tech

Only when a business’ enterprise data strategy is optimized can AI be empowered to work for the brand.

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Breaking news: Villeroy & Boch takes over Ideal Standard

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Breaking news: Villeroy & Boch takes over Ideal Standard Breaking news: Villeroy & Boch takes over Ideal Standard Joining the ranks of Europe’s biggest manufacturers of bathroom products, Villeroy & Boch AG has signed binding agreements to acquire operating companies in the Ideal Standard Group. Here’s what we know… Villeroy & Boch and Ideal Standard are a strong strategic fit given their regional presence, sales strategies and product and brand

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Grand Park Hotel Vancouver Airport

Webrezpro

Looking for a convenient hotel in Vancouver, BC? Try Grand Park Hotel Vancouver Airport. As the name would suggest, it’s only minutes away from Vancouver International Airport, and they have free shuttle service. Food is easy to come by too, with over fifty ethnic restaurants a short walk away.

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Essentials of Hotel Marketing | Content, SEO and SEM

STAAH

Content, SEO (Search Engine Optimization), and SEM (Search Engine Marketing) are essential components of effective hotel marketing strategies. They collaborate to enhance many things at once for an effective marketing strategy. When used together, they can significantly improve a hotel’s online visibility, attract more potential guests, and ultimately increase bookings.

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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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12 Monstrously Good Halloween Text Messages for Your Business

Textedly

Spooky season is upon us. For businesses, Halloween represents a staggering $10 billion market opportunity , filled with candy, costumes and, of course, customer engagement.

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Marriott partners with EV Connect

Hotel Business

With 14 million electric vehicles (EVs) expected to be on the road by the end of 2023, providing charging infrastructure has become a priority for the hospitality industry. To serve this demand, EV Connect has reached an agreement with Marriott International to simplify EV charging for its properties and guests. With EV Connect , Marriott properties will have a turnkey solution to add and manage EV charging stations through the EV Connect platform.

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How Would You Guide Hotels Trying to Convey Inclusion Via Marketing?

Refine

Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel How Would You Guide Hotels Trying to Convey Inclusion Via Marketing? Our Marketing Expert Panel Dustin Caromano – Director of Marketing and eCommerce, Première Advisory Group Cory Falter - Partner and Visionary at Lure Agency Linda Bekoe - CEO at APLBC The post How Would You Guide Hotels Trying to Convey Inclusion Via Marketing?

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A CEO's Guide: Maximizing Hotel Profits Through Data-Driven Decisions

Demand Calendar

This blog post aims to demystify the various aspects of data management specific to the hotel industry. We will explore the data types needed to meet critical objectives, ranging from segment targeting and personalization to guest/customer acquisition and staff empowerment. By the end of this read, you'll understand how effective data management can be the backbone of successful, data-driven marketing strategies in the hospitality sector.

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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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Three Red Flags in Merchant Statements the Hospitality Industry Should Recognize

Hospitality Tech

The most common areas where brands are overcharged on their monthly merchant statements are discount rates, interchange fees and additional fees like “risk fees” that are hiked up by the payment processor.

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International tourism swiftly overcoming pandemic downturn

eHotelier

International tourism has continued to recover from the worst crisis in its history as arrival numbers reached 84% of pre-pandemic levels between January and July 2023, according to the latest data from UNWTO. The Middle East, Europe and Africa lead the global sector's rebound.

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Mission Hill acquires third Colorado property

Hotel Business

Mission Hill Hospitality , a select-service and extended-stay hotel investor, has acquired the 129-key Residence Inn Breckenridge in Breckenridge, CO. Terms are undisclosed. This marks Mission Hill’s third acquisition in Colorado, following the purchases of the Holiday Inn and La Quinta Steamboat Springs earlier this year. “We are excited to expand our Colorado portfolio in one of the country’s premier ski destinations,” said Mike Wilbert, managing director, Mission Hill Hospitality.

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PPDS Launches New Philips Professional Soundbar Bringing Powerful Cinematic Audio Experiences to Hotel Rooms with Philips MediaSuite TVs

Hospitality Tech

Open2 audio experience: Extending PPDS’ family of in-room entertainment, the new Philips Professional Soundbar with a powerful built-in subwoofer has been designed and configured exclusively for Philips MediaSuite TVs, delivering more powerful and im

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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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Braintree Group opens River’s Edge Hotel

Hotel Business

Braintree Group, a privately held, vertically integrated, national real estate development and investment firm, has opened the River’s Edge Hotel, a Tapestry by Hilton. The newly renovated property is centrally located in the South Waterfront neighborhood overlooking the banks of the Willamette River. The 112-room hotel was originally acquired by Braintree Group in June 2021 and officially joined the Tapestry Collection by Hilton on June 13.

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Cracker Barrel Adds Rewards

Hospitality Tech

Loyalty members earn "Pegs" on qualifying purchases made at all locations, on CrackerBarrel.com and in the Cracker Barrel app for every dollar spent, including to-go, delivery, catering and retail merchandise.

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Hyatt expands Americas luxury and lifestyle footprint

Hotel Business

Hyatt Hotels Corporation continues to strategically grow its luxury and lifestyle brand footprint with a strong development pipeline of more than 30 planned hotels and resorts in the Americas region through 2025, including the expansion of Hyatt brands into new markets. “The thoughtful growth of Hyatt’s luxury and lifestyle brands reflect the current demand for authentic leisure travel experiences,” said Crystal Vinisse Thomas, VP/global brand leader for Hyatt’s luxury and lifestyle brands.

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Fairmont Empress Introduces Award-Winning Chefs

Hotelier Magazine

VICTORIA — Fairmont Empress has welcomed four new culinary-leadership members to serve its award-winning food-and-beverage outlets, including Q Restaurant, Q Bar and the hotel’s pastry division. Helmed by executive chef Morgan Wilson, the hotel’s culinary operation comprises more than 80 culinary professionals across its restaurants, bars and banquet venues and pastry kitchen, producing hyper-local and seasonal menus reflective of ingredients grown, harvested and found throughout Vancouver Islan

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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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Marc Magazine joins Cushman & Wakefield

Hotel Business

Global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield has appointed Marc Magazine as executive director focused on investment sales. He will focus on the Mid-Atlantic region and join the company’s multi-market-based Hospitality Group servicing private capital and institutional clients. He will be based in the firm’s Washington, DC, office. The Hospitality Group team was created in January to spearhead the firm’s expansion in the hospitality sector, which was initially focused on the Sou

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Hospitality Influencers: Revfine Interview with Juanjo Rodriguez

The Hotels Network Blog

As part of Revfine's “Hospitality Influencers” series, they recently featured an interview with our Founder, Juanjo Rodriguez. This series spotlights the future of hospitality by engaging in conversations with visionary individuals who are actively molding the industry’s landscape. These thought leaders share their personal journeys and offer insights into the industry’s outlook, its challenges, opportunities, and innovations.

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eHotelier and HFTP release the Hospitality Technology Innovations report

eHotelier

In collaboration with over 130 leading hospitality technology solutions providers, we are thrilled to announce the release of our comprehensive report, "Hospitality Technology Innovations." Created in partnership with HFTP, this groundbreaking report provides an in-depth look into the future of hotel technology and its role in addressing the current skills shortages within the hotel industry.

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Insights from Money20/20 Amsterdam

Mews

In the rapidly evolving landscape of fintech and payments technology, attending conferences like Money20/20 can be a game-changer if you want to stay at the forefront of industry advancements. This is the story of two passionate product managers from Mews who couldn’t wait to soak in all the innovations and connections the conference has to offer.

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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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Hyatt adds hotels in new markets with Hyatt Place and Hyatt House openings across the U.S.

eHotelier

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the continued strategic growth of the Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands throughout 2023. This growth includes expanding the brand’s footprint in the U.S. in new markets where there are no Hyatt hotels and the thoughtful expansion of airport locations in key markets.

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IDeaS' G3 Revenue Management Software Now Available in Spanish and French

Hospitality Tech

Ongoing innovations and investments in IDeaS' global position result in the delivery of native-language software and tools to increase client efficiency and accuracy.

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S Hotels & Resorts acquires and upgrades hotels in key UK cities

eHotelier

S Hotels and Resorts PCL, a leading hospitality investment and management company and the hospitality arm of Singha Estate PCL (SET: S), has announced the latest phase of its “3P” (“Profit, Portfolio, Planet”) strategy in the United Kingdom, with significant renovations at several hotels in key cities, including Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel, Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh, and The Grand Hotel Leicester, plus extensive upgrades at another eight hotels.

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Tim Hortons Promotes App, Credit Card Usage with Free Transit Mondays

Hospitality Tech

Tim Hortons' fans can get up to $10 back on transit fares every Monday when they use their Tims Credit Card to tap on a contactless PRESTO device to ride transit.

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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.