eHotelier

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Here are the top priorities for optimising your website from a technical perspective, optimising your website’s content, and optimising your presence in local search.

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Anthony Cole Training

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Recently, I shared 5 key things that have helped us grow and serve others in the last 30 years, hoping they will be helpful to others on their journey. Now, I'm taking a deeper dive into the 5 key takeaways with a more detailed on each. Here's #2: Planning.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2023

2022 brought unique challenges for lodging businesses as demand strengthened post-pandemic and ‘revenge travel’ soared. As labor shortages reached all-time highs and hotels struggled to fill roles, management was required to face a significant increase in demand with limited resources. The industry responded to these challenges and ended the year exceeding pre-pandemic RevPar.

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Hotel Designs

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Hotel Designs Saudi Arabia unveils plans for the Mukaab – a mega skyscraper in Riyadh Saudi Arabia unveils plans for the Mukaab – a mega skyscraper in Riyadh Just when we thought we had seen all that was possible in hotel development from the plans in Saudi Arabia, along comes the Mukaab , a huge cubic structure able to shelter 20 Empire State Buildings inside.

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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

Social Tables

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Executing a high-earning fundraiser with an abundance of community support relies heavily on volunteers and sponsorships, as well as space and product donations. Successful fundraisers raise 4-5X the revenue they spent hosting the event and consistently sell out, year after year. It can be difficult to find fundraising event ideas that are both affordable for hosts and attractive to attendees, but we can help.

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Hotel Designs

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Hotel Designs Introducing the GROHE X Summit: Caring for Water Introducing the GROHE X Summit: Caring for Water Tackling some hard-hitting questions around the future of water, GROHE will dedicate its GROHE X Summit – Caring for Water – to the one element we cannot live without… When we use water, we tend to forget about the existential value it has and that it is not an infinite source that we can take for granted.

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Textedly

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

It’s no secret that collecting feedback is everything when it comes to improving your business and supercharging your marketing strategies. Research has shown that positive reviews can help you earn consumers' trust, skyrocket conversion rates and boost Google rankings.

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eHotelier

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) is promoting Kevin Carey to senior executive vice president and chief operating officer.

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Fuel Travel

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Contactless arrival and departures can seriously streamline hotel operations. Hotel mobile check out solutions let guests skip the front desk entirely. By putting the check-out process in your guest’s hands – literally – you can cut down on paperwork, wait times, and staff headaches. Self-service guest solutions are a win-win for hotels. There are three ways to provide a contactless check-out experience for guests: Self-service kiosks in the lobby Mobile web check-in via an emailed link Dedicate

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Intelity

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Employing an ID solution and using a secure payment gateway are two ways to protect your hotel guests data outside of your security system As hoteliers, providing a superior guest experience is of the utmost importance. But part of providing a positive experience for guests is also keeping them safe — and not just with the use of your hotel security system.

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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.

eHotelier

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

PACIFIC 19 Kona, a re-envisioned island-urban hotel for independent travelers seeking design-forward accommodations and authentic experiences, is now accepting reservations for April 1, 2023 and beyond. The 122-room hotel is located on the Hawaii Island (the Big Island) and sits on the 19th parallel, which draws a line across the Pacific Ocean connecting east to west.

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

HotelKey , a cloud-based property management platform for hotels, has partnered with RateGain Travel Technologies Ltd., a global provider of SaaS solutions for travel and hospitality, to integrate RateGain’s global distribution, central reservations and pricing capabilities into HotelKey’s PMS platform. The integration will roll out across HotelKey’s portfolio of more than 4,000 properties, with hundreds of properties already accessing the combined capabilities.

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eHotelier

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has announced an exciting new signing in London, UK, for its upscale boutique brand Hotel Indigo. Hotel Indigo London K West Shepherds Bush will be one of the brand’s flagship London properties due to its individual design and superb location and has been signed in partnership with the Lancaster Landmark Hotel Company.

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

It’s the February 2023 issue of Hotel Business , and VP Content & Partnerships Christina Trauthwein shares some of the features. There’s a cover story on taking action with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, as well as a Q+A with Thomas Penny of Donohoe Hospitality Group, a story on sustainably built hotels and an interview with executives at ESA.

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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!

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eHotelier

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The LineUp at Wai Kai, located within Hoakalei Resort in Ewa Beach, today announced key team member appointments in preparation for its grand opening in March 2023. The highly anticipated waterfront recreation and entertainment destination, headlined by the Wai Kai Wave, is the first of its kind in Hawaii.

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

According to the Q4 2022 Middle East Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the end of the quarter, LE analysts report that the hotel construction pipeline in the region stands at 549 projects/143,637 rooms. Hotel development in the Middle East is ramping up as investors begin to see opportunity in the region again. New project announcements (NPA) in the region continued to trend upward throughout 2022, closing the quarter at 67 projects/19,837 rooms and increasin

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eHotelier

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

According to the Q4 2022 Middle East Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the end of the quarter, LE analysts report that the hotel construction pipeline in the region stands at 549 projects/143,637 rooms. Hotel development in the Middle East is ramping up as investors begin to see opportunity in the region again. New project announcements (NPA) in the region continued to trend upward throughout 2022, closing the quarter at 67 projects/19,837 rooms and increasing

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust has closed on the sale of the 151-room The Heathman Hotel in Portland, OR, for $45 million to a third party. For the trailing 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2022, the hotel’s net operating income was $1 million, and its hotel EBITDA was $1.2 million. Based on the hotel’s operating performance for 2019, the $45 million sales price reflects a 10.7x EBITDA multiple and an 8.4% net operating income capitalization rate.

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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!

eHotelier

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Hotel-generated state and local tax revenue will reach new heights nationally ($46.71 billion) and in states across the nation this year, according to state-by-state projections released today by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Oxford Economics.

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

IHG Hotels & Resorts and its partner Polaris , a leading organization in the fight against human trafficking, hosted a forum in Atlanta on Feb. 22 to unveil findings from Polaris’ National Survivor Study (NSS). Survivors of human trafficking shared insights on the conditions that make people vulnerable to trafficking and the barriers to rebuilding their lives.

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Boutique Hotel News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

UAE: NH Collection Dubai The Palm, a new-build hotel located on Palm Jumeirah, has opened marking the brand’s debut in the Middle East. The 532-key hotel features 226 rooms and suites in addition to 306 studios and apartments across 11 room categories. It offers five F&B venues, five meeting spaces which can cater up to 45 people, a rooftop bar and infinity pool, a gym, spa treatments, and a kid’s club.

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

LivAway Suites , a new economy extended-stay hotel brand, has revealed that Robert M. La Forgia is the newest member of its ownership group and board. La Forgia, principal/CEO, Apertor Hospitality , is a 40-year veteran of the hospitality and real estate industries. His background includes a 26-year tenure with Hilton, where he held a variety of leadership positions including EVP and CFO.

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Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales at Allego

Maximizing sales rep performance is no easy task. 📈 Traditional sales training methods focus heavily on the first few weeks in the sales role. Companies dedicate time, resources, and budget to onboarding new hires, only for them to forget what was learned in those first few weeks, lose motivation, and struggle to come to grips with their role.

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Boutique Hotel News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Worldwide: Travel management company BCD Travel has expanded its agreement with travel technology company Amadeus to target opportunities in corporate travel. Under the new agreement, BCD Travel will leverage Amadeus’ technology, content and global footprint to support its operations in additional markets. This includes incorporating Amadeus’ NDC (new distribution content, which provides personalised travel retailing), as well as workflow capabilities.

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Tub-to-shower conversions have been popular among hoteliers and designers for years now—they’re more efficient, sanitary and, arguably, sleeker than bathtubs. Designer and manufacturer of cast marble shower pans and panel systems for the commercial market, Mincey Marble has capitalized on these conversions, taking hotels unused tubs and turning them into hassle-free, beautiful showers.

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Boutique Hotel News

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Israeli Fattal Hotel Group has been busy snapping up new hotel properties with the acquisition of Brighton’s The Grand. Last year, the group acquired six hotels in Spain for €165 million; more recently completed the purchase and restructuring of a portfolio in Austria; and lately swooped in on The Dilly in London. Brighton has been a popular destination for leisure travellers over the past few years, ranking amongst the top UK cities.

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Hotel Designs

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Hotel Designs What to expect from series 4 of DESIGN POD What to expect from series 4 of DESIGN POD The fourth series of DESIGN POD , the podcast for all architecture and design enthusiasts, is about to drop eight new episodes. Bathroom brand Geberit has come onboard as the series sponsor to support each episode that will cover topics from designing in the metaverse, circadian lighting, designing in (and with) nature and more.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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