Hotel Management

APRIL 10, 2025

The countdown is on to the Australian debut of the highly anticipated 1 Hotel Melbourne, with the property now taking reservations for a June opening. The mission-driven luxury lifestyle brand, founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, brings its sustainable luxury and nature-inspired design to life at a waterfront Riverlee property on the southwestern edge of Melbournes CBD.

Hotels

Hotel Business

APRIL 10, 2025

Guest paid room revenue from guests staying seven consecutive nights or longer was $8.9 billion at traditional hotels compared to $7.5 billion at extended-stay hotels in 2024, according to “The 50 Largest Markets: ALOS, ESOC and More Report 2020-2024” and “The 50 Largest Markets: ALOS, ESOC and More Report 2015-2024” from The Highland Group and Kalibri Labs.

Real Estate

Hotel Management

APRIL 10, 2025

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour owner Jerry Schwartz has lodged a Development Application to add two levels of penthouses to the top of the hotel, after plans for a helipad were knocked back. Schwartzs proposal for the 590-room luxury hotel includes construction of two four-bedroom penthouses, one with a lap pool, above the existing executive lounge, with exclusive lift access.

Construction

Hotel Designs

APRIL 10, 2025

Hotel Designs Maison Heler an extraordinary, surreal and literary work of living art from Philippe Starck Maison Heler an extraordinary, surreal and literary work of living art from Philippe Starck Taking the art of storytelling through design to new heights, Maison Heler an interesting new chapter in the Curio Collection by Hilton portfolio, written by designer Philippe Starck invites the entire world to step into the imaginative universe of its mysterious owner Manfred Heler… Maison

Dining

Speaker: Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy

AI isn’t replacing salespeople—it’s empowering them. The most forward-thinking sales organizations are using AI to enhance human performance rather than eliminate it. From coaching and messaging to prospecting and pipeline accountability, artificial intelligence is giving managers and SDRs the new tools they need to work smarter, sell better, and close more.

Sales

Hotel Management

APRIL 10, 2025

The Ascott Limited has introduced its second Lyf property to Australia with the opening of Lyf Bondi Junction Sydney on April 9. Located in the heart of Bondi Junction, the hotel features 197 thoughtfully designed rooms, fostering a unique blend of social living and flexibility. Known as Ascotts social living brand, Lyf features experience-led spaces and communal facilities designed to encourage interaction and collaboration, in line with the evolving preferences of business and leisure travelle

Dining

Are Morch

APRIL 10, 2025

In today’s world of college education, there is an impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in the sense of increased learning tools for the student, improved productivity for the student in school, as well as the enhancement of academic performance. Personalized study plans and AI-driven tutors would provide students with the opportunity to compete even in […] The post The Future of Higher Education: How AI is Changing College Life appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Transformation C

Hotel Business

APRIL 10, 2025

Hotel management company Remington Hospitality will assume management of the Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile beginning in May. The 415-room luxury property will transition from brand management to a franchise model under the existing master hotel management agreement with Braemar Hotels & Resorts. Jason Reader, COO, Remington Hospitality, said, This property is an exciting addition to our growing luxury portfolio and further underscores our commitment to delivering world-class guest experie

Management

Lodging

APRIL 10, 2025

MIAMI, FloridaReeco, an AI-driven procure-to-pay platform, announced its partnership withVision Hospitality Group, a hotel ownership and management company operating 42 properties across eight states. The collaboration aims to tackle key operational challenges by automating accounts payable (AP) processes. Reeco’s technology eliminates tedious paperwork and manual invoice handling, automatically managing routine tasks like reading vendor invoices, recognizing patterns, and reconciling paym

Operations

Hotel Business

APRIL 10, 2025

Virginia-based hospitality ownership and management company OTH Hotels Resorts (OTH) has added the Holiday Inn Birmingham Airport in Birmingham, AL, to its third-party management portfolio. Located near Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) and about four miles from downtown Birmingham, the 220-room property features on-site dining at Steel City Bar & Grill, an outdoor pool, fitness center and onsite batting cages, as well as 2,808 sq. ft. of meeting space and complimentary ai

Resorts

Lodging

APRIL 10, 2025

Bangkok, ThailandThe American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) announced a collaboration between Hospitality Technology Next Generation (HTNG), its hotel technology network, and the newly formed Japan Hospitality Technology Association (JHTA). This alliance will allow Japanese hotels to use HTNGs standardized interfaces to improve efficiency and make guest experiences more seamless and consistent.

Hospitality

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Global Sales and David Phelan, Account Manager

In a world where buyers are more informed and objections are more nuanced, confidence isn't optional—it’s a competitive advantage. In high-stakes conversations, knowing how to handle pushback can make or break the deal. Join industry experts Brendan Sweeney and David Phelan for a behind-the-scenes look at how teams are transforming sales coaching with real-time feedback, objection-handling role plays, and pre-call preparation that actually sticks.

Sales

Hotel Business

APRIL 10, 2025

Hotel management company EOS Hospitality has appointed Ernest Lee as chief commercial officer. In this role, he will lead and support the companys commercial team, overseeing revenue & distribution, marketing, PR, sales, reservations and business intelligence. He will collaborate closely with property teams to refine and elevate revenue management, distribution, marketing and sales strategies.

Hospitality

Lodging

APRIL 10, 2025

Therme Group announced the appointment of Kellan Florio as chief investment officer. Reporting directly to CEO Robert Hanea, Kellan Florio will join Therme Groups leadership as a member of the executive board. Aimbridge Hospitality announced the promotion of Michael Murray to vice president of operations for Evolution Hospitality, the companys lifestyle operating division.

General Manager

Hotel Business

APRIL 10, 2025

Duetto , a provider of revenue management software for the hospitality industry, has acquired HotStats , a global company that provides financial benchmarking for hotels. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. By augmenting our existing suite of solutions with HotStats industry-leading financial benchmarking data asset, were able to deliver the industrys most comprehensive solution for driving revenue and profit optimization,” said David Woolenberg, CEO, Duetto. “Together, we w

Revenue

Lodging

APRIL 10, 2025

SCOTTSDALE, ArizonaChoice Hotels International, Inc. kicked off MasteryX, its 10thannual tech summit, on April 9. Over the course of the week, over 650 associates will explore and learn about the latest technologies and solve real-world challenges through hands-on workshops, competitions, and knowledge-sharing sessions to help hotel owners drive more revenue, reduce costs, and find efficiencies.

Hotels

Speaker: Beth Sunshine, SVP, Up Your Culture

When culture isn’t consistently lived out across the organization, engagement suffers—and it often starts with a disconnect at the top. In this session, Beth Sunshine, SVP of Up Your Culture at The Center for Sales Strategy, will reveal how HR and executive leaders can close the gap between vision and execution by equipping frontline and mid-level managers to become culture carriers.

Management

Skift Blog

APRIL 10, 2025

Skift Take: The message from this weeks hospitality announcements is unambiguous: India is no longer a potential market, it is the market.

Branding

Anthony Cole Training

APRIL 10, 2025

There are entire books written about building trust in selling, but for today, we will focus on one key element that may seem quite ordinary and obvious but is actually a well-honed skill of highly successful salespeople. And that skill is: Find out what your client or prospect wants. How is that done?

Sales

Skift Blog

APRIL 10, 2025

Skift Take: Avoiding widespread trade wars will help avoid the worst economic outcomes, but most signs point to a slowdown.

Travel

Hotel Management

APRIL 10, 2025

Following a successful launch at the South East Asia Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE), the INN Tech Hotel Technology Summit will make its Australian debut at AHICE Asia Pacific next month. Presented by Agilysys, this two-hour mini summit will take place on the morning of Day 2, Thursday May 8, at the Adelaide Oval. Delegates can expect power sessions on revenue management, the intelligent guest journey,on-property technology andOTAs, as well as a Q&A with Agilysys, Sales Engi

Revenue Management

Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

Hospitality

Skift Blog

APRIL 10, 2025

Skift Take: Marriott ditches mundane advertising tropes in its new marketing campaign. Instead, it tries to tap into the emotional alchemy of travel itself.

Travel

Hotel Management

APRIL 10, 2025

Sri Lankas legendary Cape Weligama , has reopened its doors following extensive refurbishments, revealing a new look and facilities that meld minimalism with tropical island living. From its origins as a sleepy fishing village, Weligama, which recently marked 10 years of operating, has blossomed into the epicentre of the Southern Riviera, with a vibrant beach scene, world-class surfing, historic cinnamon estates and an influx of emerging restaurants and bars – it was Cape Weligama that put

Dining

Skift Blog

APRIL 10, 2025

Skift Take: Booking's strength, which is Europe, and Expedia's, namely domestic U.S. travel, could give them somewhat of a shield if international travel to and from the U.S. tanks.

Travel

Hotel Management

APRIL 10, 2025

Fiji Airways has landed in Cairns for the very first time and the new services are ideally times to connect with the carriers flights to and from North America. The flights are a boost for Australia and Fiji Airways Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Andre Viljoen, said the new, year-round service direct from Nadi brings Tropical North Queensland closer to the United States than ever before and provides seamless leisure opportunities for locals, creating the regions first non-stop co

Services

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Sales

Skift Blog

APRIL 10, 2025

Skift Take: On todays podcast we look at Deltas warnings about growth, Mandarin Orientals big rebranding, and the emissions impact of short-term rentals.

Hotel Management

APRIL 10, 2025

Radisson Hotel Group has signed five new hotels in South Asia, taking its portfolio in the region to over 200 hotels. Cementing its position as one of India’s largest international hotel operators, Radisson Hotel Group now has 128 operational hotels (14,209 keys) and 77 properties (8,619 keys) under development in this market. Over the past 14 months, Radisson Hotel Group has signed over 51 hotels in key leisure and metro markets in India.

Hotels

Skift Blog

APRIL 10, 2025

Skift Take: We sum up the answers to some of Ask Skift's most popular questions, including the cost of United's credit cards and lounge memberships and how Google is utilizing AI.

Consumer

eHotelier

APRIL 10, 2025

Germantown, TN-based McNeill Hotel Company recently named hospitality industry veteran Chris Kontos to the position of Regional Director of Operations.

Operations

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive

Are you curious about how artificial intelligence is reshaping sales coaching, learning, and development? Join Brendan Sweeney and Devyn Blume of Allego for an engaging new webinar exploring AI's transformative role in sales coaching and performance improvement! Brendan and Devyn will share actionable insights and strategies for integrating AI into coaching and development - ensuring personalized, effective, and scalable training!

Sales

Hotel News Resource

APRIL 10, 2025

The World Travel & Tourism Council's (WTTC) recent research suggests that despite economic uncertainties, global travel and tourism are expected to experience robust growth in 2025, with record&breaking international visitor spending.

Tourism

eHotelier

APRIL 10, 2025

Chuck Simikian and John Thalheimer met together on the HR Stories Podcast to tell the tale that highlights the importance of consistent policies and documentation.

Hotel News Resource

APRIL 10, 2025

Article - Suncadia Resort in Cle Elum, WA, Announces $40 Million Development - The expansion includes renovating The Lodge at Suncadia, adding a new community hub, Suncadia Social, and expanding residential communities.

Resorts

MEWS

APRIL 10, 2025

What is B2B in the hospitality industry? B2B, or business-to-business, in the hospitality industry refers to selling products or services directly to other businesses rather than individual consumers. This approach helps hotels streamline operations, reduce costs, and expand their service offerings - all of which contribute to long-term, sustainable growth.

B2B

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Pipeline