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A Growing Influencer Class Attracts a Larger Piece of Destination Marketing

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As the social media influencer industry evolves and matures, destination marketing organizations are, in turn, taking them seriously as agents in their efforts to grow visitation.

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Hotel Financial Leadership – Internal Control Review Program

Hotel Financial Coach Blog

Click on image to learn more Internal Control Review Program Click here to view video Coming Soon – The Prosperous Hotelier Complimentary Discovery Call – [link] Video Course Links: [link] [link] [link] Be sure to check out my other services on the links below. On-line Strategic Hospitality Financial Leadership Workshops The 3 Month 1-1 Financial Leadership Mentoring Program Hotel Accounting Policy Manuals Hotel Asset Management Program Strategic Hospitality Financial Leadership Workshops

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Airbnb’s AI Future

Skift Blog

Skift Take: In a week dominated by earnings, headlines about Airbnb's AI future and IHG's CEO succession led the discussion in the travel industry.

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Service recovery in a networked world: getting back on track

eHotelier

How do customers perceive and react to service failure and recovery measures in today’s complexly interlinked business environments? Here is crucial guidance for travel and events practitioners to ensure that customers are as satisfied as possible following service failure.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

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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India Daily: Cleartrip Reports 200 Percent Surge in Summer Travel Bookings

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The summer travel booking data for international destinations on Cleartrip shows that Indians tend to opt for locations with hassle-free and straightforward visa regulations.

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How breakfast service can be a profit center for your hotel

eHotelier

Taking care of breakfast in various aspects means laying the foundations for significant increases in turnover and profits. Did you know? OTAs show “breakfast included” as a primary search filter for hotel guests. It’s not surprising that guests want to maximize their time and energy by enjoying breakfast within the hotel as it’s one less decision they.

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Hotel reservation form samples for small properties

Little Hotelier

What is a hotel reservation form? A hotel reservation form is a document designed to obtain all the information that an accommodation provider might need when taking a booking from a guest. Filling out a hotel reservation form represents a key step in the booking process, no matter whether the booking is taken through a travel agent, a hotel booking website or by the hotel itself.

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Tourist Boat Capsizes in Kerala, India Killing 22 People

Skift Blog

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The Rise of the Non-Professional Meeting Planner and What it Means for Hotel Sales Teams

Lure Agency

There is a shift in how events are planned for […] The post The Rise of the Non-Professional Meeting Planner and What it Means for Hotel Sales Teams appeared first on Lure Agency.

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Denny's Hires Restaurant Industry Veteran Alex Williams as Chief Operating Officer

Hospitality Tech

Williams' decades of experience in the restaurant industry, includes key operations roles with Starbucks, McDonald's, Outback Steakhouse, Fleming's Steakhouse and Moe's Southwest Grill.

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Diving into Diversity: Decoding the Foundations of Inclusion in Hospitality Talent Acquisition

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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H-Hotels.com Adds Digital Media Solutions to Successful Partnership with Amadeus

Amadeus Hospitality

German hotel group H-Hotels.com has signed an agreement with Amadeus to expand their reach to travelers on digital channels, adding to Business Intelligence and Travel Seller Media contracts. May 8, 2023 – With expectations of a busy summer travel season, hoteliers in Europe are seeking ways to increase bookings and drive more awareness to their properties.

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Hotelbeds and NYU SPS Tisch Center of Hospitality Join Forces To Find and Inspire The Next Generation of Tech Startups Within TravelTech Lab and Incubator Programs

Hospitality Tech

The two organizations will work together over the next three years to uncover disruptive ideas to propel the travel and hospitality ecosystems forward through new technologies aimed at improving customer experience.

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Key Asia Pacific hotel markets surpassed 2019 profitability levels in March

eHotelier

Further supporting recovery around the region, a majority of Asia Pacific’s key hotel markets surpassed their 2019 levels in gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR), according to STR‘s March 2023 P&L data release.

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Maximizing Hotel Marketing Strategy Through a Thorough Hotel.

Belza

Maximizing Hotel Marketing Strategy Through a Thorough Hotel SWOT Analysis | Hotel Marketing

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

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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Experimental Group announces the acquisition of Bijou Plage, Cannes

eHotelier

Tucked away on a gently sloping beach, just at the end of the iconic Croisette, Bijou Plage is an institution in Cannes. This summer, the legendary beach bar and restaurant joins the growing Experimental Group family.

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The Hospitality Show 2024 to be Held in San Antonio Oct. 28-30, 2024

Hospitality Tech

The Show 2024 will be held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.

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Teranka Formentera opens for its first full season

eHotelier

Teranka Formentera opens for its first full season on 28th April. Set on the bohemian, Balearic island, the hotel enters the season under new ownership; Luxury Hotel Partners (LHP), umbrella brand behind the legendary Marbella Club and co-owners of Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay. The boutique hideaway - a new venture for LHP and now a member of SLH - welcomes new garden dining, a rooftop lounge with spectacular island views, a curated selection of artwork and a unique wellbeing programme anchored in natur

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Generative AI – Watch Midjourney Quality Evolve Exponentially In Just A Year

Hotel Marketer

Seeing Is Believing: Here’s an example of how quickly #midjourneyai quality has evolved in just a year! ⏩ ??

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A Buyer’s Guide to Future-Proofing Your Restaurant Tech Stack

The race to 100% digital is on. With the restaurant industry still in the early innings of its digital transformation, brands need an airtight strategy when it comes to building out their tech stack. Download the buyer’s guide to learn where to prioritize your efforts and get the most out of every investment.

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Christophe Rull appointed Executive Pastry Chef at Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles

eHotelier

Denise Flanders, General Manager of Hotel Bel-Air, has appointed Christophe Rull as executive pastry chef of Hotel Bel-Air. In this role, Rull is responsible for overseeing the pastry offerings at the iconic hotel, including in the Restaurant at Hotel Bel-Air, the popular Bar & Lounge, in-room dining, and banquets and events. Christophe is a French-born pastry chef with more than 20 years of experience.

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60% increase in direct bookings for Papua New Guinea hotel

STAAH

Airways Hotel sought a solution to modernise its inventory and booking management and saw a significant jump once it partnered with STAAH. Located minutes from the airport and city centre, Airways Hotel is an oasis of understated luxury in Papua New Guinea’s capital, Port Moresby. It is known for its exceptional service and passionate attention to detail.

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Gonzalo Maggi Bescos appointed General Manager at W Miami

eHotelier

W Miami announce the appointment of Gonzalo Maggi Bescos as the new General Manager of the hotel. Gonzalo Maggi Bescos brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the position, having worked in the luxury hospitality industry for over 20 years in leadership roles across multiple continents, companies, and Marriott International brands.

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U.S. hotel results for week ending 29 April

eHotelier

U.S. hotel performance showed mixed results from the previous week but remained up year over year, according to STR‘s latest data through 29 April.

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ABM Success Recipe: Mastering the Crawl, Walk, Run Approach

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.

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More speakers announced for Maximum Occupancy: Google, TripAdvisor, Booking.com

eHotelier

Australia’s accommodation industry conference Maximum Occupancy announced its first line-up of speakers.