Skift Blog
MAY 25, 2023
Skift Take: ChatGPT plugins had already covered flight and hotel bookings. Now, two new travel companies are joining the experiment, bringing ticketed events and car rentals into the mix.
Lodging
MAY 25, 2023
The hotel industry remains persistently understaffed as hoteliers have been unable to attract and retain talent. A staggering 87 percent of hotels across the United States are facing a shortage of personnel, with 36 percent of the respondents describing the situation as severe, according to a recent study conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
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Skift Blog
MAY 25, 2023
Skift Take: Despite being the third largest civil aviation market in the world, India lacks trained personnel to manage airports. Perhaps both manpower and technology need an upgrade.
Hotel Management
MAY 25, 2023
Sydney hotels are welcoming locals and visitors alike as the city lights up for the 13th edition of Vivid. The annual festival of light, music and food kicks off on Friday May 26 and will run through to June 17. Accor Pacific CEO Sarah Derry said the festival presents a great opportunity for hotels across the city. “The impact of Vivid Sydney 2023 is significant and we are experiencing increased demand for our city centre and suburban hotels,” Derry told HM exclusively.
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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
MAY 25, 2023
Skift Take: CBRE has again raised its forecast for U.S. hotel performance, expecting average revenue per available room to be up 6 percent year-over-year. Plus, more highlights from this week's news in hotel deals and development worldwide.
Hospitality Net
MAY 25, 2023
1 Hotels, the nature-inspired luxury lifestyle hotel brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, announces that its UK flagship and first European destination, located in the heart of London’s historic Mayfair, is now accepting reservations with an anticipated opening date of July 13, 2023. The nine-story sustainable sanctuary overlooks the stately trees and verdant lawns of magnificent Green Park, just steps away from the world-class galleries, sophisticated boutiques, first-class
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Hospitality Net
MAY 25, 2023
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, today announced the lineup of BrunchOUT 2023, the brand’s beloved annual drag brunch series. In partnership with long-term nonprofit partner, The Trevor Project, the series kicks off in Nashville this June for Pride Month with additional events taking place throughout 2023.
Skift Blog
MAY 25, 2023
Skift Take: Today’s travelers prioritize recommendations from their close friends and family members, even as the relevancy of personalized digital ads improves. As the “best friends network,” Snapchat is showing brands how to reassess influencer culture and leverage modern tech to transport and inspire travel decision-makers.
Hospitality Net
MAY 25, 2023
Mandarin Oriental, the award-winning luxury hospitality brand reveals the development of its latest residential project in Madrid. Located on the intersection of Hermosilla Street and Nuñez de Balboa Street, the new Mandarin Oriental Residences, Madrid will feature 30 exceptional apartments, expected to open in January 2025.
Skift Blog
MAY 25, 2023
Skift Take: We continue to add new speakers to Skift Short-Term Rental conference lineup, most recently top industry leaders from Airbnb, Vacasa, AirDNA and Travel + Leisure Co. It’s a jam-packed event you won’t want to miss.
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
MAY 25, 2023
Today, the European Travel Commission (ETC) is launching its Climate Action Plan. To address the urgency of climate action, the plan commits to halve emissions generated by ETC’s operations by 2030, as well as to support engagement in climate action among its member National Tourism Organisations (NTOs), and lead the way for tourism stakeholders in Europe.
Skift Blog
MAY 25, 2023
Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at the recovery of the travel industry that have allowed it to surpass spring 2019 benchmarks.
Hospitality Net
MAY 25, 2023
In celebration of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, in theaters May 26, Booking.com and Disney have teamed up to kick off the summer travel season with a campaign that’s sure to make a splash! Booking.com, along with spokesperson Melissa McCarthy - who plays the iconic Ursula - is offering The Little Mermaid travel inspiration to help you discover your next adventurous getaway.
Skift Blog
MAY 25, 2023
Skift Take: Zuzu Hospitality's increased focus on expanding its operations in India suggests that the emergence of the country as a prominent player in the travel industry is not lost out on companies.
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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
MAY 25, 2023
Discovering a new destination inspires creativity and curiosity and is one of life’s greatest privileges; however, it is impossible to ignore the significant environmental impact of the travel industry. The latest IPCC warning on climate change reminds us that drastic action on a global scale is required to avoid irrevocable damage to the world, but it is also true that small, everyday changes can make a difference.
Lodging
MAY 25, 2023
HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week and showed improved comparisons year over year, according to STR’s latest data through May 20, 2023. U.S. Hotel Performance May 14-20, 2023 Percentage change from comparable week in 2022:Occupancy: 67.5 percent (down 1.5 percent)ADR: $158.53 (up 3.6 percent)RevPAR: $106.98 (up 2.1 percent) The U.S. occupancy level was the second highest for any week this year.
Hospitality Net
MAY 25, 2023
Six Senses will open its first Greek resort in partnership with Grivalia Hospitality, one of the most significant investors in the ultra-luxury hospitality sector in Greece. It will be located on a southerly white-sand cove on Megalonisos, one of the 10 Petalioi islands and islets with some of the finest undiscovered beaches in the "Greek Maldives".
Lodging
MAY 25, 2023
HONOLULU—OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group announced its plans to acquire Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel, a beachfront resort on the island of Maui. It is located on Kā‘anapali Beach, which spans 11 acres with 432 rooms. The transaction is expected to close on July 26, 2023, when the property will be rebranded as OUTRIGGER Kā‘anapali Beach Resort. The purchase price is not being disclosed.
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Hospitality Net
MAY 25, 2023
Les Roches in Crans-Montana and Spark, its innovation center dedicated to the hospitality industry is abuzz this Thursday with the presentation to investors of the winning startups in the second edition of the Awake Tourism Challenge, an international competition organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the United Nations’ specialized agency.
Skift Blog
MAY 25, 2023
Skift Take: Arlo Hotels, a U.S.-based independent brand, first bet on micro hotels, which pack in more guests per property. But now it favors larger rooms. It's betting that creating "experiences" and charging extra may prove more reliably profitable.
Hospitality Net
MAY 25, 2023
Smart hoteliers view revenue management as a strategic way to improve profits. One component is "dynamic pricing." You’re familiar with this model when considering your rack rate vs. your bottom prices. Those bottom prices may not cover much more than your costs, but they impact your rack rate months away when you can see higher profits. You’ll see below how this works.
Hotel Management
MAY 25, 2023
A heritage-listed building in Sydney’s Surry Hills that was destroyed in a major fire on Thursday was the proposed site for a new boutique hotel. The seven-storey building, which once served as a Henderson Hat factory, was intended to be transformed into a vibrant inner-city hotel according to plans designed by architects Tonkin Zulaikha Greer. Image source: Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Owners of the Randle Street site, Hanave Pty Limited, had lodged a development application with Sydney City Council i
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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
MAY 25, 2023
Crescent Hotels & Resorts, the award-winning operator of over 120 hotels and resorts, announced the addition of The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa to its Latitudes: Lifestyles by Crescent portfolio. The iconic AAA Four-Diamond hotel evokes the graceful ambiance experienced by its very first guests in 1876.
Hotel Management
MAY 25, 2023
Outrigger Hospitality Group is adding another stellar property to its portfolio, the Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel on the Island of Maui, renowned as ‘Hawaii’s Most Hawaiian Hotel’. The property spans 11-acres with 432 rooms and located on the golden sands of Kā‘anapali Beach. “From Maui to Maldives, Outrigger is bullish about our mission to be ‘The Premier Beach Resort Company in the World’, simultaneously elevating our current assets and strategically adding complementary resort products to our globa
Hospitality Net
MAY 25, 2023
The unemployment rate is low. Our industry still faces an ongoing labor shortage challenge. Many restaurants and hotels struggle to fill vacant positions.
Hotel Management
MAY 25, 2023
IHG Hotels and Resorts (IHG) and Mori Trust Co Ltd have signed a partnership agreement to open Hotel Indigo Nagasaki Glover Street in late 2024. The deal marks the beginning of a significant new partnership between IHG, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, and Mori Trust, one of Japan’s best-known real estate development and hospitality companies.
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Hospitality Net
MAY 25, 2023
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) and Mori Trust Co Ltd have signed a partnership agreement to open Hotel Indigo Nagasaki Glover Street in late 2024.
Hotel Management
MAY 25, 2023
Hilton is seeking to capitalise on growth in the US$300 billion corporate travel market with the launch of a new extended stay brand, under the working title Project H3, in the US. The lower midscale brand will offer spacious apartment-style accommodation with four distinct spaces – living, work, fully-equipped kitchen and bathroom – and an adjustable layout.
Hospitality Net
MAY 25, 2023
Modern and intuitive design underscore the brand’s promise as a hotel where the world comes together, in Japan’s "Naples of the East"
Hotel Management
MAY 25, 2023
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has announced two hotel openings in Japan’s capital city of Tokyo this week, Bellustar Tokyo, a Pan Pacific Hotel and Hotel Groove Shinjuku, a Parkroyal Hotel. “The opening of the two iconic hotels marked a key milestone for the Pan Pacific Hotels Group as we expand into Japan,” said Pan Pacific Hotels Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Choe Peng Sum.
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