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Travelodge transformed into outdoor art gallery for Darwin festival

Hotel Management

TFE Hotels’ Travelodge Resort Darwin has served as a five-storey blank canvas for Australian artist, Adnate’s latest creation as part of the Darwin Street Art Festival (DSAF). In less than six days – working in 33.7 °C heat and 90% humidity – Adnate created two large scale artworks on the hotel’s exterior wall in tribute to the local Larrakia mob. “The children featured in Travelodge mural are both from the Fejo family – they are Larrakia people and are the Traditional Owners of Garramilla (Darw

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SAS Secures $1.2 Billion From Consortium Led by Castlelake, Air France

Skift Blog

Skift Take: If Europe's regulators back Air France-KLM taking a stake in SAS, along with IAG buying Air Europa, and Lufthansa acquiring ITA, Europe's aviation market will become more like the U.S. one, which has been the world’s most profitable.

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CapitaLand Ascott Trust sells Courtyard by Marriott and Novotel properties in $109 million deal

Hotel Management

Asia Pacific’s largest lodging trust CapitaLand Ascott Trust (CLAS) is parting with two of its mature Sydney hotels as it focuses on higher yielding properties. Courtyard by Marriott Sydney-North Ryde and Novotel Sydney Paramatta will be sold to an unrelated third party for a total of AU$109.0 million – about 5% above book value, with net proceeds expected to be AU$98.0 million and net gain equating to AU$14.2 million.

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The New Chinese Traveler: Latest Trends From Trip.com

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The post-pandemic Chinese traveler is a whole new ballgame, and travel companies need to understand that and step up their game.

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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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YHA pulls promotion of close encounters activities in favour of responsible wildlife watching

Hotel Management

YHA Australia is pulling the promotion of close encounters-style wildlife activities to guests as part of efforts to prioritise wildlife wellbeing and education. The not-for-profit has consulted with World Animal Protection on a new set of guidelines for wildlife tours and experiences which are promoted across its 40-strong accommodation network. Centred around responsible and sustainable wildlife tourism, these guidelines aim to minimise any negative impacts on animals and ecology.

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Hospitality Financial Leadership – Mentoring and Coaching Program

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Hospitality Financial Leadership – Mentoring and Coaching Program Purchase on Amazon in paperback, hardcover or Kindle format Complimentary Discovery Call – [link] Video Course Links: [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 […] The post Hospitality Financial Leadership – Mentoring and Coaching Program first appeare

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Facing Automation Fears: A Perspective for Hoteliers

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For some, advancements in automation bring a profound sense of dread. Worrying about the big-picture societal challenges that may come with the widespread adoption of new, advanced generative AI tools is understandable. But instead of fretting about whatever dystopian worst-case scenario automation may bring, it's time to take a step back for perspective and think The post Facing Automation Fears: A Perspective for Hoteliers appeared first on Revfine.com.

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CEC Entertainment Hires Mark Kupferman to Serve as Chief Insights and Marketing Officer

Hospitality Tech

As CIMO, Kupferman will lead all marketing functions, menu innovation, communications, as well as the brand's digital marketing and consumer journey initiatives for Chuck E. Cheese and its virtual kitchen brands, including Pasqually's Pizza & Wings.

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Cambria Hotels furthers nationwide expansion with openings in sought-after markets

eHotelier

Choice Hotels International, Inc. the challenger in the upscale segment, continues its growth, opening two Cambria Hotels in popular destinations this past October, and breaking ground on two others. The newly opened properties, located in Austin, TX, and Lake Placid, NY, join a collection of more than 60 open Cambria Hotels located around the country and an upscale portfolio of eight brands, including Radisson Blu, the Ascend Hotel Collection, Radisson and Radisson Individuals with hotels aroun

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David Miller Joins Pink Taco as COO

Hospitality Tech

Miller will oversee the brand's expansion across the U.S., including Las Vegas, and globally, with a focus on London and the Middle East.

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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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IHG Hotels & Resorts continues Crowne Plaza’s growth momentum with new signing in Mexico City

eHotelier

IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), today announced the signing of a new build Crowne Plaza hotel in a coveted location along Mexico City’s famed Avenida de los Insurgentes. Scheduled to break ground in early 2024 ahead of a planned 2026 opening, Crowne Plaza Mexico City Insurgentes will serve as a regional halo property for the brand and – upon its return to the nation’s capital – join a roster of seven* currently open Mexico properties.

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Scooter’s Coffee Names Joe Thornton CEO

Hospitality Tech

Thornton currently serves as president and will step into the CEO role January 1. He will succeed Todd Graeve who will retire.

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Queensland Hospitality and Tourism Businesses welcome new talent as Mossman Gorge celebrates 2023 Graduates

eHotelier

Queensland hospitality and tourism ventures are benefitting from an injection of bright new talent, with Voyages’ Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre celebrating the 2023 graduates of its National Indigenous Training Academy (NITA) programs this month.

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Posiflex Launches Clamshell POS Terminal Haydn ZT Series

Hospitality Tech

The e ZT POS terminal enhances overall business efficiency through improved maintenance effectiveness and minimized downtime.

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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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General Manager appointed to new dual-brand Marriott in Copenhagen

eHotelier

Marriott is opening its 5th and 6th hotels in Copenhagen soon, launching two new brands in the Danish capital within one property. The two hotels will be led by a Cluster General Manager that the operating company, Core Hospitality, has now appointed: Patrice Boman.

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Duetto Launches Advance, Delivering Real-Time Rate Optimization and First-to-Market Data Integrations

Hospitality Tech

The new revenue optimization product suite enables hotels to dynamically optimize room rates in real time, improving RevPAR.

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WTTC heads down under for 2024 Global Summit

eHotelier

During the closing session of the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Global Summit in Kigali, Western Australia was announced as the host for 2024, marking the first time the event will visit Oceania.

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Taylor Swift is swiftly transforming the world of travel

Hospitality Today

Sold-out ‘The Eras Tour’ is set to boost economies the world over, and has everyone from Prime Ministers and Presidents to airlines and tourism boards turning into Swifties

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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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Onyx CenterSource announces GroupPay product integration and partnership with Cvent, to launch in late 2023

eHotelier

Onyx CenterSource, a leading global provider of B2B payments and business intelligence to the hospitality industry, announced today a new integration between its GroupPay payment platform and Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider. In addition, Onyx announced a Cvent partnership, which will create added value for mutual customers by delivering automation, visibility and standardization of meeting and event commission management through GroupPay.

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Carnival Cruise Lines discovers the power of ‘granfluencers’

Hospitality Today

The cruise lines teamed up with the retiree-focused TikTok group, Retirement House, to engage a multi-generational audience in an innovative manner

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Hospitality investors spy potential in corporate and urban markets

eHotelier

Hospitality investors have reported growing confidence in the corporate sector for the first time in six months.

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What happened to Airbnb?

Hospitality Today

Financially, the sharing economy darling is thriving, but guests, hosts, and cities have had enough

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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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How is technology improving security in the hotel industry?

Hospitality Today

There are many ways to streamline hotel security systems – your goal is to offer the best protection to your guests

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Deloitte: We need a cautious approach to AI

Hospitality Today

The sudden accessibility of generative AI has produced huge excitement but also concern, not only in travel

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EU pressures airlines over soaring fares

Hospitality Today

Transport commissioner says Brussels needs ‘detailed explanation’ after ticket prices rose 30% over summer

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The people who ruined the internet

Hospitality Today

Anyone who thought the internet was already saturated with SEO-oriented content should buckle up

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Beyond The Meeting Room: Luxury Magazine Resource

Escape into a world of luxury and dive into the future of tech, fun takes on the American pastime, and many inspirational individuals. With engaging reports on fashion, food, travel, finance, sports, and more, download now and enjoy the read!

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Fall brings group, business travel back

Hospitality Today

Group business is back, business-transient demand is boosting hotel average daily rates and U.S.