Skift Blog
JULY 18, 2024
Skift Take: The Expedia-Ryanair hotel partnership earlier this year was an early signal that the two big travel companies were on the precipice of settling long-standing differences.
Lodging
JULY 18, 2024
ST. LOUIS, Missouri—Drury Hotels Company, LLC announced the launch of its Meetings with More program. Tailored to small (fewer than 100 attendees) and mid-sized (100-200 attendees) groups, Meetings with More aims to offer value for events at Drury Hotels. According to The Meeting Planner Survey: 2024 State of the Meetings Industry report by Knowland and ConferenceDirect earlier this year, almost 50 percent of U.S. meetings had 100 attendees or less in 2023, demonstrating the industry’s […]
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Skift Blog
JULY 18, 2024
Skift Take: All destinations estimate how many travelers visit, and it’s an important data point for showing a destination management organization's economic impact.
Lodging
JULY 18, 2024
Last month, GrowthCurve Capital acquired Duetto, a leading provider of revenue management software for the hospitality industry, from affiliates of Warburg Pincus and other shareholders. Partnering with the private equity firm enables Duetto to further accelerate its AI product development, support the launch of new business lines, and expand into new markets.
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.
Skift Blog
JULY 18, 2024
Skift Take: Major hotel groups continue to be eager to collect lifestyle and luxury brands.
Lodging
JULY 18, 2024
WASHINGTON—The volume of U.S. hotel rooms under construction reached its highest level in 16 months, according to CoStar’s latest June 2024 data. U.S. Hotel PipelineJune 2024 Percentage change from June 2023In construction: 157,713 rooms (up 5.5 percent)Final Planning: 266,619 rooms (up 9.8 percent)Planning: 333,827 rooms (up 38.7 percent) “The number of rooms in construction has grown year over year for four consecutive months,” said Isaac Collazo, STR’s VP, analytics.
Hotel Sales Focus brings together the best content for hotel sales and marketing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Lodging
JULY 18, 2024
WASHINGTON—The U.S. hotel industry reported higher performance results than the previous week but lower comparisons year over year, according to CoStar’s latest data through July 13, 2024. U.S. Hotel PerformanceJuly 7-13, 2024 Percentage change from comparable week in 2023:Occupancy: 69.2 percent (down 3.7 percent)ADR: $158.21 (down 1.5 percent)RevPAR: $109.51 (down 5.2 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, Houston saw the highest year-over-year increases in each of the three key performance
Skift Blog
JULY 18, 2024
Skift Take: Intrepid's vision for India is ambitious. However, the concerns of international travelers need to be addressed by India before inbound numbers can substantially increase.
Hotel Management
JULY 18, 2024
The Sebel Creswick Forest Resort has undergone an extensive refurbishment project to the tune of close to AU$2 million. This comprehensive renovation, under the theme of “Contemporary Country”, began in January and spans 18 two-bedroom villas and external ground works. “We are thrilled with the outcome of this superb makeover. The new décor captures the natural beauty and rich history of the region while ensuring a modern, tranquil, and comfortable stay for all guests,” said Accor Vacation
Skift Blog
JULY 18, 2024
Skift Take: India is emerging as a strong domestic aviation market. Increased investment in aviation infrastructure in the country, along with growing purchasing power of the Indian middle class is boosting the Indian aviation industry.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Global Sales and David Phelan, Account Executive
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.
Hotel Management
JULY 18, 2024
It was a night of celebration for the hotel industry on Thursday evening as a crowd of more than 700 gathered for the Accommodation Australia NSW Awards for Excellence at The Fullerton Hotel in Sydney. Among the big winners was Capella Sydney, which took home the award for Metropolitan Deluxe Hotel of the Year and Spicers Sangoma Retreat, which was named Regional Deluxe Hotel of the Year for the second consecutive year.
Skift Blog
JULY 18, 2024
Skift Take: Alaska Airlines is adding more premium seats to its fleet as it continues to fare better than some of its domestic competitors.
Lodging
JULY 18, 2024
NEW YORK, New York—The LCP Group, L.P., announced its origination of construction financing for the Moxy Centennial Olympic Park, located in Atlanta’s downtown entertainment district. The project is being developed through a partnership between Atlanta-based Nexera Capital and Emerge Hospitality Group. The 13-story, 183-room property will have a rooftop restaurant and lounge, a lobby bar, and ground-level retail.
Skift Blog
JULY 18, 2024
Skift Take: It is the latest in a string of billion-dollar deals for Alabbar, known for creating Emaar in Dubai.
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.
Lodging
JULY 18, 2024
McKibbon Hospitality promoted Stacy Royalty to regional vice president of operations, responsible for supporting a portfolio of hotels with operational strategy, budget planning, leadership development, and talent recruitment. PPDS announced the promotion of Andrea Barbuti to the newly created position of global product management lead for the EMEA region.
Skift Blog
JULY 18, 2024
Skift Take: When you think of group tours, do rigid schedules, crowded buses, and a lack of authentic experiences come to mind? Nick Lim, The Travel Corporation's Asia CEO, talks about how they have changed that perception.
Hotel Management
JULY 18, 2024
Real estate experts from Savills have highlighted opportunity for property developers and accommodation operators in Christchurch as visitation and population growth rise. With the addition of a new convention centre two years ago and a new, 30,000-seat indoor stadium under construction and scheduled to open in April 2026, Christchurch is anticipating an influx of visitors for larger sporting events and concerts.
Skift Blog
JULY 18, 2024
Skift Take: Greg Anderson steps into the top job after 15 years at the company and replaces long-time Allegiant executive Maurice Gallagher.
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
Hotel Management
JULY 18, 2024
Sudima builds on sustainability team Hind Management, the parent company of Sudima Hotels, has appointed Kanika Jhunjhnuwala to the role of Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO). Jhunjhnuwala has led delivery of the group’s sustainable strategies and governance since 2019 in her role as Executive Director – Sustainability and Environment. Jhunjhnuwala has a background in physics and environmental engineering and has undertaken environmental economic academic research.
Skift Blog
JULY 18, 2024
Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at the latest airline to pull from China, new trends for business travel, and what the Travel Corporation acquisition means for private equity deals.
Hotel Management
JULY 18, 2024
With the launch of Vibe, Australian-owned Nero introduces sustainability and elegance to its portfolio renowned for performance and reliability…and backs it up with a 2-year warranty! When we think of Nero, we usually associate the brand with Australia’s favourite kettles , irons , or power-charging radio clocks, omnipresent in hotel rooms around the county.
eHotelier
JULY 18, 2024
State-of-the-art booking engines for hotels can equip your arsenal with the insights and foresight you need to ensure that your offerings are in line with the expectations of the potential guests.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Hotel Business
JULY 18, 2024
Hotel management company Aperture Hotels , in partnership with Satori Collective , has reopened the 120-room Hilton Garden Inn Columbus in Columbus, GA. Following a multimillion-dollar renovation, the newly refreshed hotel now offers upgraded public spaces, guestrooms and meeting space, along with parking enhancements, including EV charging stations.
Textedly
JULY 18, 2024
SMS has become a key fundraising tool, offering instant reach and personal connection. It complements traditional donation methods, providing timely, engaging appeals directly to your supporters’ mobile devices. Texting allows nonprofits , political parties , churches and other organizations relying on donations to respond quickly to urgent needs, sustain campaigns, and boost donor engagement.
Hospitality Tech
JULY 18, 2024
Learn about the technologies now available to empower hotels to navigate operational challenges, bolster cybersecurity defenses, and implement revenue-driving strategies.
eHotelier
JULY 18, 2024
San Miguel de Allende in Mexico is renowned for its breathtaking vistas, and at its cultural heart lies NUMU Boutique Hotel, which opened just last year and is home to the only rooftop pool in the downtown area.
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!
Hotelier Magazine
JULY 18, 2024
VANCOUVER — Sandman Hotel Vancouver Airport has been named the Best Hotel for 2024 in this year’s Best of Richmond Awards by Richmond News. The publication’s annual awards asks local readers to select the businesses and services they feel highlight the best the city has to offer. With more than 5,000 individual votes cast by local readers, 2024 marks the 16th annual edition of the special awards publication.
MediaBoom
JULY 18, 2024
The luxury fashion niche is one that’s filled with cutthroat competition, both in the physical and virtual world. Brands spare no expense when it comes to creating high-end stores because this is what attracts the big spenders. Smart brands apply this same principle in luxury fashion website design. After all, the only way to attract the attention of affluent clients online is with a website that oozes class, elegance, and value.
Hotel Designs
JULY 18, 2024
Hotel Designs Case Study: the timeless elegance of d line in the SAS Royal Hotel Case Study: the timeless elegance of d line in the SAS Royal Hotel In July 1960, the SAS Royal Hotel opened its doors in Copenhagen, forever changing the landscape of hospitality. Today Room 606 remains a time capsule showcasing iconic Arne Jacobsen design, right down to the d line AJ lever door handle… Recognized as the world’s first design hotel, this iconic establishment is now known as the Radisson C
Hotel Business
JULY 18, 2024
Only from DISH Business, SMARTBOX technology revolutionized the hospitality industry and fundamentally changed the best practice for free-to-guest video distribution in hotels. In that same spirit of innovation, we created SMARTBOX2, an energy-efficient, head-end distribution system that delivers best-in-class guest entertainment while saving space.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!
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