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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

While staff need to be trained on emergency procedures in case there is an on-property assault or theft, preventing these incidents with strategic access control is the first line of defense. Fortunately, technology in this area continues to develop, even when it comes to the most basic access-control device, the lock. “When equipped with an access management system enabled with online door locks, staff can receive a real-time alert to suspicious activity such as a […] The post A Safer Bet

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV) (“HGV” or “the Company”) today announced that that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bluegreen Vacations (NYSE: BVH; OTCQX: BVHBB) for $75 per share in an all-cash transaction, representing total consideration of approximately $1.5 billion, inclusive of net debt. The combination will broaden HGV’s offerings, customer reach and sales locations creating a premier vacation ownership and experiences company.

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Lodging

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

MCLEAN, Virginia—This October, Tru by Hilton welcomed new hotels in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia. Together, the five new Tru by Hilton locations in the United States have pushed the brand past a milestone of 250 open hotels. Since its debut in 2016, Tru by Hilton continues to attract domestic and international owners and developers, with nearly 275 hotels in the pipeline, including Tru by Hilton Brooklyn, the brand’s first New York City […] The post Tru by Hilton Sur

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Welcome to Skyscanner’s Travel Trends 2024 report, our lowdown on the latest trends shaping industry and traveler behavior. It blends our own proprietary search and booking data with our annual consumer behavior study to reveal how and where people will travel in the coming year. Searching over 80 billion prices every day, connecting millions of travelers across 52 countries and 32 languages, Skyscanner is perfectly placed to shine a light on the biggest travel trends for 2024.

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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

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

When the Pendry West Hollywood opened in Los Angeles in April 2021, it created a major buzz in the heart of California’s thriving nightlife neighbourhood and now, thanks to the City of Angels being one of the world’s hottest destinations, the property is winning over travellers from across the globe. Located at the site of the former House of Blues, Pendry West Hollywood is firmly in the centre of the action of Los Angeles’ popular Sunset Strip and at this stunning new luxury hotel, you’ll find

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary brands, today announced the highly anticipated opening of The St. Regis La Bahia Blanca Resort, Tamuda Bay, marking the debut of the St. Regis brand in Morocco. Developed by Eagle Hills, a private investment and real estate development company based in Abu Dhabi, and designed by the internationally established design firm Smallwood, the resort offers a sanctuary to indulge in Tamuda Bay, on the Mediterranean

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

According to the report, ‘Unlocking Opportunities for Travel & Tourism Growth in Africa’, this potential growth is dependent on three key policies to unlock annualised growth of 6.5%, reaching a contribution of more than US$ 350BN.

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Lodging

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO—Duetto announced that Advance, its real-time revenue optimization solution unveiled at ITB in March, is now available to hotels around the world. “Advance is a set of tools for near real-time rapid response to market changes to capture revenue in an automated way, driving both RevPAR and operational efficiencies. The constant data monitoring identifies triggers and automates room rate increases based on demand, but also optimizes forecast accuracy through leading market indicators.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Duetto, the hospitality industry’s #1 Revenue Management Software (RMS), has announced today that Advance, its real-time, dynamic revenue optimization solution, unveiled at ITB in March, is now available to hotels around the world.

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eHotelier

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Meeting guest expectations when they’re always changing isn’t an easy task. Here's a blueprint of the best practices for creating personalized guest experiences that cater to their unique needs and preferences.

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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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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

HEI Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation’s leading operators of institutionally owned full-service hotels, with a portfolio of more than 100 properties across the United States, recently announced that it has assumed management of the 317-room Renaissance Times Square. The hotel was recently acquired by Newbond and Apollo Global Management, who then tapped HEI to manage the property.

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Hotel Designs

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Hotel Designs Marriott to debut two luxury brands in Vietnam Marriott to debut two luxury brands in Vietnam Marriott International will expand its luxury portfolio in Vietnam with the signings of JW Marriott, the Luxury Collection and Ritz-Carlton Reserve Resorts. Editor Hamish Kilburn shares everything we know… One year and three months after Marriott International announced it will add eight hotels in country , the hotel group has now signed agreements to open three new luxury hotels in

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Hôtel des Grands Voyageurs, the new Parisian lifestyle hotel in the vibrant Left Bank Quartier of Saint-Placide, has opened its doors. The 138-room hotel, designed by internationally renowned Fabrizio Casiraghi, takes its inspiration from the Golden Age of Travel and will offer guests the sensation of entering the private residence of a Parisian art collector.

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SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

London, UK – easyJet holidays, the UK’s fastest-growing tour operator, has partnered with SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels, to provide its 5000 listed hotels the ability to become bookable until the last minute. The partnership sees easyJet holidays integrated into SiteMinder’s platform, so listed hotels can offer dynamic room rates to travellers and make their full inventory bookable.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

We are thrilled to unveil the groundbreaking new podcast series under the prestigious banner of Hospitality Net Podcast Series, hosted by the visionary futurist and Web3 evangelist, Simone Puorto. This series marks a significant milestone in our journey to demystify and unravel the complexities of the travel and hospitality industry through the lens of Web3 technologies.

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Hospitality Tech

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

From personalized meditation session curated by a guest's stress level to rooms that adjust in real-time to a guest's physiological state to a 24/7 AI Wellness Concierge, Generative AI will be at the helm of the welltech trend that's coming for hospi

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and Parks Hospitality Holdings (“PHH”) have announced a highly anticipated collaboration to expand Hyatt’s brand footprint in Mexico with the development of four new properties across key destinations in Mexico, including Mexico City, Los Cabos, and Cancun. The new properties are expected to open starting 2024 and will include two Grand Hyatt hotels, a new select-service offering near the Cancun International Airport, and the debut of the Park Hyatt brand in Ca

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Hotel Designs

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Hotel Designs In conversation with: Wei Xiao (萧威), Founder of Zhengyin Art In conversation with: Wei Xiao (萧威), Founder of Zhengyin Art Zhengyin Art has been dedicated to creating original, elegant artworks that elevate a space. We sat down with its founder, Wei Xiao (萧威), to find out a little more about its creative journey… Zhengyin Art works closely with interior designers in providing bespoke art work and installations.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

A solid hotel upsell program can make a huge difference in generating direct revenue. Generally speaking, you are going to be more profitable if you choose to upsell your existing guests.

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Refine

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been making waves in the hospitality industry. Considering rapid developments in AI-based hotel tech solutions, rising expectations of tech-savvy travelers, and challenges the industry faces, let’s explore the fit of conversational AI in guest communications, as well as its role and benefits. Beyond the Hype: Sophistication of Conversational The post Is Conversational AI a Good Fit for Guest Communications?

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

easyJet holidays, the UK’s fastest-growing tour operator, has partnered with SiteMinder, the name behind the only software platform that unlocks the full revenue potential of hotels, to provide its 5000 listed hotels the ability to become bookable until the last minute.

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Guest Centric

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Reading Time: 8 minutes In the sprawling landscape of online hotel bookings, where every click shapes destinies and determines profits, the mantra is clear: brand or be overlooked. Picture this: a traveler, tired but enthusiastic, sits at a screen, scrolling through options for their next getaway. What makes them stop? What makes them click that coveted “Book Now” button?

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

U.S. hotel industry occupancy increased 0.4 percentage points (ppts) compared to last year, reversing the course of year-over-year (YoY) declines of the previous three weeks. Weekends delivered the strongest gains (+1.0ppts) followed by weekdays (Monday – Wednesday: +0.6 ppts). The shoulder days (Sunday and Thursday) were down 0.4ppts.

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eHotelier

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Latest GBTA Business Travel Outlook Poll reveals positive recovery sentiment, emerging forecasts, industry priorities and potential barriers for the year ahead.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

CapitaLand Ascott Trust (CLAS) is divesting two mature hotels in Sydney, Australia to an unrelated third party for a total of AUD109.0 million (S$95.6 million[1]). Situated outside of the city centre, the two properties are Courtyard by Marriott Sydney-North Ryde and Novotel Sydney Paramatta.

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Hospitality Tech

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

To understand a restaurant’s culture, look at the best employees - and actively search for new employees who fit this profile.

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Tourism sector generates US$2.5trn in direct revenues globally, helping to provide economic opportunities to people and destinations, build intercultural understanding, and foster appreciation of the natural world. For most people who love to travel or work in the industry, these assertions match the intuition. And the time has now come to seek empirical evidence.

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Hospitality Today

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

New research from WTM reveals that most major travel markets in the Americas have recovered from the pandemic, apart from the US which is due to get back to 2019 levels next year

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The highly anticipated opening of InterContinental Chiang Mai The Mae Ping in Chiang Mai’s historic district marks the first milestone in a strategic partnership between IHG Hotels & Resorts and Thailand’s leading integrated lifestyle real-estate group, Asset World Corporation (AWC). Today, as the contemporary escape officially opens its door in one of northern Thailand’s most enchanting destinations, travellers seeking to connect with the region’s traditional cultures can look forward to reward

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Hotelier Magazine

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

TORONTO — Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s travel program, has revealed its multi-year agreement with Live Nation Canada as its official hotel partner. A first of its kind for Live Nation Canada in the hotel category, this strategic relationship grants Marriott Bonvoy members access to exclusive concert and stay experiences at hundreds of Live Nation-promoted shows across Canada.

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