Skift Blog
AUGUST 18, 2023
Skift Take: Tripadvisor sees itself increasingly relying on a fast-growing but profit-challenged Viator, and a hotel metasearch business that big advertisers are less committed to than in the past. Tough stuff.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 18, 2023
Hotels in the United States saw general pressure on profit margins in the first half of 2023, with Gross Operating Profit (GOP) margin falling by 1 percentage point compared to the same period in 2022. A closer look at brand-scale performance reveals that the extremes were particularly affected: both the luxury and midscale and economy segments exhibited the greatest year-on-year margin declines, as shown in Figure 1.
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Skift Blog
AUGUST 18, 2023
Skift Take: Vrbo risks a host backlash but is doing the right thing for guests. As opposed to the articulated policies, how this all works out in practice is another matter.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 18, 2023
Since 2020, the Louisville hotel market has seen an increase in leisure travel associated with bourbon tourism, its nearby universities, and the Kentucky Derby. It is because of these large demand generators that the market has been able to recover most of its occupancy-based COVID-19 losses. Commercial travel has also helped to bolster the market. As employees have begun to return to offices and as business travel has increased, demand within this segment has improved.
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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
AUGUST 18, 2023
Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at AI travel planning, Chinese tour group resurgence, and American Air’s new European routes.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 18, 2023
Efficiently managing guest requests and the day-to-day tasks that arise for housekeeping, front office, engineering, and maintenance departments is crucial in any resort or hotel. A system that monitors and tracks these tasks and requests can help save time, money, and resources while elevating guest satisfaction.
Hotel Sales Focus brings together the best content for hotel sales and marketing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 18, 2023
Royalton CHIC Antigua is set to debut and welcome guests to the leeward island, where the Atlantic meets the Caribbean, in early April 2024. Coaxing spirited travelers with a vibrant and social all-inclusive vacation experience, designed exclusively for adults, the beachfront resort is set on the northwest coast of Antigua. Situated along a sandy beachfront that shimmers in the sun in the day and moonlight at night, Royalton CHIC Antigua will feature 235 stylish rooms and suites.
Anthony Cole Training
AUGUST 18, 2023
If you look beyond the surface and dissect the performance of your team, it is often an eye- opening experience. but uncovering the data and analytics for your sales team is an essential practice in building a high performing sales team. Most sales leaders report on year over year results, sales YTD against plan, how their team is doing against other sales divisions or peers in the industry, and new business.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 18, 2023
For Tina Edmundson, traveling for work is her bread and butter. As president of Luxury at Marriott International—a role in which she oversees Marriott’s complete portfolio of luxury brands, including Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, EDITION, The Luxury Collection, and many more—she typically takes over 15 business trips a year, hopping between continents to meet with her teams on the ground, experience newly opened hotels first hand, and check out the competition.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 18, 2023
Skift Take: Zeelo is helping corporate clients make shuttle routes more efficient, and Teleport is making the visa submission process a little less tedious.
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
AUGUST 18, 2023
Visitors to the Embassy Suites by Hilton Hampton Convention Center in Virginia can now enjoy transformed accommodations after our hotel’s completion of a six-month, multimillion-dollar makeover. Featuring newly renovated guest suites, the 295-key hotel is operated by award-winning Atrium Hospitality, one of the nation’s largest hotel operators. Alpharetta, Georgia-based Atrium Hospitality manages a portfolio of more than 80 hotels in 28 states and approximately 3 million square feet of event spa
Skift Blog
AUGUST 18, 2023
Test your knowledge of the travel industry with highlights from Skift’s editors and reporters’ coverage this week.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 18, 2023
The Oliver Hotel, Oxford, formerly named Chancellor’s House Hotel, unveils interior upgrades, three new food and beverage concepts, and an enhanced level of service for its guests. Following the recently announced rebrand of the historic hotel in Oxford, Mississippi, management company Oliver Hospitality’s investment in the latest evolution of the property exemplifies its commitment to providing unparalleled hospitality experiences to guests and locals alike.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 18, 2023
Skift Take: JetZero is one of multiple aircraft startups with promises of low or zero emissions that have raked in hundreds of millions of dollars in recent months.
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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
AUGUST 18, 2023
With hotels focused on increasing revenue per available room (RevPAR), food and beverage (F&B) revenue is often an overlooked source of financial opportunity for properties.
eZee Absolute
AUGUST 18, 2023
“First impression is the last impression.” William Hazlitt. The saying goes well with hotels. In an industry where first impressions linger, hotel interior designs plays a pivotal role. As the hospitality landscape evolves, so do the trends that shape the guest experience. These trends not only redefine aesthetics but also redefine the very essence of comfort, connection, and luxury that modern travelers seek.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 18, 2023
PURE WELLNESS, the leading provider of turnkey wellness premium rooms, providing a refreshing and relaxing experience to guests, today announced its expanded partnership with Atrium Hospitality, one of the nation’s largest hotel operators. The deepened alignment will add approximately 70 new properties to the Pure Wellness portfolio spanning a variety of hotel brands including Hilton, Marriott, IHG, and Wyndham, among others.
Revinate
AUGUST 18, 2023
The Hotel Moment podcast — episode 65 In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, we’re peeling back the layers to get to the heart of what makes this industry special. You’ll hear about pivotal moments in the careers of past guests as they highlight instances of true leadership or [.] The post The heart of hospitality appeared first on Revinate.
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Hospitality Net
AUGUST 18, 2023
According to the Fall Travel Forecast released today by Expedia®, Hotels.com® and Vrbo®, the surge in travel demand seen over the summer is projected to continue into the cooler months, with the travel brands showing year-over-year search increases for fall getaways. According to Expedia, flight searches for fall are up 15%, and hotel searches increased 20% compared to fall 2022.1 As temperatures drop, so do prices, providing plenty of opportunities for budget-savvy travelers to score a getaway
Hotel News Resource
AUGUST 18, 2023
Article - The Importance of Pickup and Pace in Hotel Revenue Management - Discover the significance of pickup and pace in hotel revenue management. Learn how optimizing these factors can boost your hotel's revenue.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 18, 2023
One of my passions, outside of running Revenue Generation, is flying small aircraft. Recently, my co-pilot and I found ourselves in zero visibility as we entered adverse weather. My initial instinct was to fly by the seat of my pants and try to keep the aircraft straight and level. But training has taught me that when you lose visibility, your body can play tricks on you, and one can very quickly get into a disoriented state.
Hotel News Resource
AUGUST 18, 2023
Article - Summer Surge to Fall Frenzy: Fall Travel Forecast Reveals Searches Are Up for Autumn Escapes - According to Expedia, flight searches for fall are up 15%, and hotel searches increased 20% compared to fall 2022.
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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.
Hotel Business
AUGUST 18, 2023
The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North has completed a multimillion-dollar renovation that touched on all aspects of the hotel, including public spaces and guestrooms/suites, and added a new café and marketplace called Perimeter Provisions. The improvements also added cabanas with firepits on the hotel’s SAVOR Patio. The property is operated by HEI Hotel & Resorts.
Hotel News Resource
AUGUST 18, 2023
Picture this: You enter a hotel, and everything, right down to the room temperature and your choice of snacks, feels like it's handpicked for you. On another day, you find that the room prices have tweaked themselves because there's a big concert in town. Magic? Nope. It’s all about hotel data analytics.
Hotel Designs
AUGUST 18, 2023
Hotel Designs Sneak peek: One Sloane Sneak peek: One Sloane One Sloane will be officially opening its doors in September 2023 — this exceptional address is located just off Chelsea’s Sloane Square and is a collaboration between hotelier Costes, designer Francois-Joseph Graf and the 300 year old Cadogan Estate… Nestled at 1 Sloane Gardens, the hotel sits within easy reach of the characterful King’s Road, luxury of Sloane Street and the galleries and art filled boutiques of Chelsea.
Hotel News Resource
AUGUST 18, 2023
The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North today announced the completion of a multi-million renovation that touched on all aspects of the hotel, including public spaces, guest rooms/suites and a new café and marketplace called Perimeter Provisions.
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Hospitality Tech
AUGUST 18, 2023
Digital travel is not a replacement for physical travel but rather an exciting extension of our human desire to explore and connect.
Hotel News Resource
AUGUST 18, 2023
Automation is beneficial to the bottom line, but it can’t replace the unique qualities that consumers crave in some products and services. Wharton’s Stefano Puntoni explains.
Webrezpro
AUGUST 18, 2023
Need a break asap? Book yourself into The Grove Motel. Located in Colchester, Ontario, this 70s-style motel puts you right by the beach and in wine country. Some of their 27–individually themed–rooms are pet-friendly so that you can bring Fido along.
Hotel News Resource
AUGUST 18, 2023
U.S. hotel performance declined from the previous week but showed mostly positive comparisons year over year, according to CoStar’s latest data through 12 August.
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