Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Ten years on from the launch of Capstone Hotel Management, Founder and Managing Director, CLARE DAVIES, spoke to RUTH HOGAN about market competition, strategic partnerships and the future of hotels. White-label management is continuing to gain momentum in the Asia Pacific hotel landscape with many experienced hoteliers turning their hand to this model to capitalise on increased demand from owners.

Operations

Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Hotel management company Lodging Dynamics Hospitality Group has been appointed to manage The Wilde Resort and Spa in Sedona, AZ. “We are honored to add The Wilde Resort and Spa to our growing portfolio,” said Jamie Caraher, president/CEO, Lodging Dynamics. “This extraordinary property epitomizes the high-quality, guest-focused experiences that align with our vision as we continue to grow within the lifestyle and destination markets.

Resorts

Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Australian accommodation brand Urban Rest has opened a new serviced apartment property in London’s East End as part of a rapid expansion across the UK and Europe. Catering to both corporate and leisure guests, Urban Rest Hackney brings the brand’s flexible, extended stay offering to one of London’s most dynamic neighbourhoods. The newly launched phase features a selection of one- and two-bedroom serviced apartments, with contemporary interiors.

Branding

Lodging

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

NORTH BETHESDA, Maryland—Choice Hotels International, Inc. announced the opening of the first new construction hotel to feature the Lobby in a Box package, a MainStay Suites in Chesapeake, Virginia. By using the Lobby in a Box and Kitchen in a Box packages, the hotel leveraged designs with lower costs that are constructed for the extended-stay consumer.

Construction

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

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

More than 120 hoteliers from New South Wales hotels were in attendance for the recent Accommodation Australia NSW Hotel Market and Economic Outlook Update at Hilton Sydney. General Managers and other senior staff from top hotels gathered heard from a variety of guest speakers about market conditions including the impact of cost-of-living pressures and global uncertainty on the travel and hotel landscape.

Marketing

Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts has named HotelKey’ s technology platform as its first approved cloud-based property management system (PMS) solution for limited-service brands in the U.S. and Canada, including Holiday Inn Express, avid hotels, Garner, Atwell Suites, Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites. HotelKey’s solution provides hotel owners and operators with turnkey property management, according to the company.

Upsell

Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Wimmer Communities and Crescent Hotels & Resorts have expanded their decades-long partnership with the opening of a new dual-branded property, known as The Marriott Center, located within the Poplar Creek Town Center in Brookfield, WI. The Marriott Center consists of the Residence Inn Milwaukee Brookfield at Poplar Creek and Courtyard Milwaukee Brookfield at Poplar Creek.

Branding

Lodging

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

FLORENCE, South Carolina—Raines announced the groundbreaking of The Shepherd Hotel Columbia Vista in Columbia, South Carolina. Developed and managed by Raines, this will be the second Shepherd Hotel in South Carolina. With design and architecture by Garvin Design Group and built by Mashburn Construction, the Shepherd Hotel Columbia Vista is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2025.

Construction

Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Woodvale has acquired three properties in two separate transactions, both brokered by Hunter Hotel Advisors. Woodvale purchased the Courtyard and Residence Inn Memphis Southaven dual-brand hotels from Chartwell Hospitality. Hunter’s COO Lee Hunter and SVP Tim Osborne facilitated the transaction. Located in DeSoto County, MS, the hotels are near popular destinations including Downtown Memphis, the Beale Street Entertainment District and BankPlus Amphitheater.

Dining

Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Skift Take: While many other travel companies have released AI chatbots, Airbnb determined that they're not good enough.

Travel

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

eHotelier

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The allure of mega-events and on-screen destinations can generate substantial short-term economic boosts, yet they also bring challenges. We delve into the complex and multi-dimensional impacts of event tourism and pop culture tourism.

Events

Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Skift Take: Wellness tourism is on the rise as travelers increasingly prioritize mental and physical well-being. By focusing on personalized experiences, businesses across the travel value chain can take advantage.

Travel

Hospitality Tech

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Survey Discovers Key Factors that Influence Guest Interactions and Preferences for Mobile App Engagement with Actionable Recommendations for Resort Operators.

Resorts

Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Skift Take: Once the domain of stuffy corporate types and ultra-elite leisure passengers, airport lounges have gone mainstream. The big challenge for many operators is striking a balance between accessibility and exclusivity.

Operations

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

Hotel Speak

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

AMSTERDAM, November 21 – Mews , a leader in hospitality technology, has announced the acquisition of Atomize, the Swedish-headquartered Revenue Management Software (RMS) provider. Atomize provides a next-generation revenue management platform that enables real-time price optimization, unlocking huge revenue opportunities for hotels around the world.

Revenue

Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Skift Take: Speaking at the Skift Global Forum East in Dubai, Steven Greenway gave his clearest hint yet that the Saudi low-cost carrier will launch services to India.

Services

Hotel News Resource

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Business travel is booming. According to the GBTA’s Business Travel Index Outlook report, business travel spending is projected to reach $1.4 trillion this year and climb to $1.8 trillion by 2027. So what is driving business travel’s big comeback?

Business

Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Skift Take: Minor is ready to go major with the launch of a real estate investment trust to drive down debt and supercharge growth.

Real Estate

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

Hotel News Resource

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has demanded that Google sell its Chrome browser as part of a series of remedies to dismantle its online search monopoly.

Hotels

Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Skift Take: Despite the go-slow approach, the top regulator still sees parallels with Vegas' growth trajectory.

Casinos

Hotel Designs

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Hotel Designs New Motto by Hilton opens its doors for adventure New Motto by Hilton opens its doors for adventure Located in the mountain biking capital of the world, the new Motto by Hilton in Downtown Bentonville, Northwest Arkansas, is now open to guests… Owned and developed by the Windsor Aughtry Company, and managed by Hospitality America, the 175-key Motto by Hilton Bentonville Downtown promises the adventure-seeking guest a hospitality experience that seamlessly blends comfort, conv

General Manager

Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Skift Take: Our data showed a 30% annual increase in venture capital funding into travel companies focused on AI in 2023.

Hospitality

Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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Sales

Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Mews has acquired Atomize , a Sweden-headquartered revenue management software (RMS) provider. “In an industry where bookings can happen at any time, making informed decisions in real-time is crucial,” said Richard Valtr, founder, Mews. “Traditional revenue management systems often result in hoteliers resorting to blanket price changes. This is why we are so excited to bring Atomize onboard to equip our customers with predictive insights and market data, empowering them to maximize revenue.

Revenue Management

Hotel Designs

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Hotel Designs Inside the factory: behind the scenes with Porta Romana Inside the factory: behind the scenes with Porta Romana Earlier this year, Editor Sophie Harper made her way to sunny Surrey to spend some time at Porta Romana headquarters – to find out more about the British lighting and furniture manufacturer and test her skills for gold-leaf application… Arriving at Porta Romana HQ, it’s easy to see that this is a close-knit business with family values and pride at its core.

Scale

Hotelier Magazine

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

By Marissa Tekirian, regional Marketing manager, Professional Hygiene, Essity North America. Running a restaurant comes with a diverse menu of daily challenges, from ordering quality ingredients and hiring helpful staff to creating the right atmosphere and ensuring each customer leaves fully satisfied. However, with so much time, effort, and attention paid to developing an excellent dining experience, many foodservice operators often forget that customers are expecting a lot more than just a del

Business

MEWS

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

What is a PMS? A PMS or property management system is a hospitality software used by hotels to manage operations, including (but not limited to) reservations, rate management, housekeeping, and daily front desk tasks like check-in and check-out. It helps enhance operational efficiency, boost guest satisfaction and help generate revenue.

Management

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

Hospitality Tech

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

As holiday gift shopping gets into full swing, Wings and Rings is promoting its gift cards as the perfect gift.

Shopping

eHotelier

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Extended Stay America®, the leading mid-priced extended stay hotel brand in the United States, announced today the opening of the Extended Stay America Premier Suites — Asheville, located in Asheville, North Carolina.

Branding

Hospitality Tech

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Designed with accessibility and financial freedom in mind, the new Instant mobile app is released with a list of innovative new features and functionality.

eHotelier

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Gabrielle Mendoza, a renowned trainer in restorative yoga and the creator of the Uncovering the Oasis Within concept, has been specially invited to hold classes at Banyan Tree Krabi resort in southern Thailand from December 6 - 15, 2024.

Resorts

Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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Pipeline