Wed.Nov 16, 2022

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How to Find the Most Success on Instagram

Social Hospitality

Instagram is a social media giant. For individuals and businesses alike, the image-sharing platform is a fantastic way to share your personal side. But to find success on Instagram, you have to be strategic. For businesses specifically, Instagram marketing is a great way to connect with your audience and attract new fans and followers. However, Instagram success isn’t guaranteed.

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How to manage a restaurant like a boss: 7 essential tips

eHotelier

Whether you’re dreaming of running a restaurant or even starting your own, there are 7 non-negotiable things you need to know if you want to succeed.

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Thoughtful Thursday: Easily Manage Your Expedia Content from STAAH Channel Manager

STAAH

STAAH properties using Expedia as a channel can now manage, create and modify all their Expedia listing directly from STAAH channel manager. What does this mean? With the new Expedia content update, you can now. Manage and create all Expedia content within the STAAH Extranet. Map to an existing room type or rate plan setup on Expedia. Manage room/rate plan content information on Expedia.

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Roseate acquires Scottish boutique hotel

Boutique Hotel News

UK: Bird Group’s hospitality arm, Roseate Hotels & Resorts, has acquired five-star The Dunstane Houses in Edinburgh. The property, which is set across two recently refurbished Victorian townhouses, offers 35 guest rooms and suites, a bar and restaurant, lounge, garden conservatory and private gardens. Whilst the transaction value has not been disclosed, Dunstane Houses were marketed by Savills Scotland at a guide price of £7.5 million.

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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

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

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Ways to Drive Higher Revenue with Higher Guest Satisfaction

Hotelogix

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Winter Is Coming – Now Is the Time for Bed Bug Prevention

Hotel Business

Hoteliers should review their cold weather preparation checklists before winter arrives, as the days begin to get shorter and the temperatures start to drop. If you do not have a basic winterization checklist, there are many available. One example is this checklist from SUITELIFE Underwriting Managers , an insurance firm that caters to upscale lodging resorts.

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Under Canvas unveils ULUM

Hotel Business

Upscale outdoor hospitality company Under Canvas has introduced ULUM , a new, safari-inspired, outdoor resort brand that will welcome guests for stays beginning in March. The brand’s first location ULUM Moab is close to the Looking Glass Arch in Moab, UT. “ULUM introduces a higher level of comfort in nature, taking the very best of Under Canvas and adding refinements such as a contemporary view lobby, upscale residential design, dipping pools and an expansive food & beverage offe

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104 – TMG Hospitality Trailblazers: Thomas Magnuson

Travel Media Group

*DISCLAIMER* Thank you for listening to the Suite Spot. During episode 104, you will hear slight audio distortion due to a disrupted signal connection at the time of recording. We apologize in advance and hope you enjoy the episode. Host and Marketing Director Ryan Embree and Tom Magnuson of Magnuson Hotels take time to reflect on and analyze the past of the hospitality industry while providing hopeful foresight for the future.

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Amadeus: U.S. Thanksgiving occupancy mirrors 2019 volume

Hotel Business

Amadeus is seeing a positive trend in U.S. hotel bookings for the Thanksgiving holiday. Amadeus’ Demand360 business intelligence data shows that as of Nov. 3, U.S. occupancy for Thanksgiving week is at 29%, pacing 1% higher than 2019 levels. Palm trees will be a common sight at the top destinations, as Hawaii, Florida and California hold several spots on the top 10 list, with new entrants like Manhattan, KS; and New York City driven by event-based visitor traffic.

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Leveraging Technology to Drive More Bookings for Your Hotel

StayNTouch

Leveraging Technology to Drive More Bookings for Your Hotel By Justin DeRise The foundation of any hotel sales and revenue strategy lies in its distribution channels. A distribution channel is simply any forum or platform that a hotel uses to advertise and sell its rooms. This can include a hotel’s website, its social media platforms, phone or email reservations, metasearch engines, or OTAs.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

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.

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Kuching Park Hotel by Infinite Hospitality Group compliments smart guest experience with addition of SiteMinder’s platform

SiteMinder

Located in Malaysia at the heart of Sarawak’s capital, Kuching, Kuching Park Hotel is a convenience-lover’s dream. Visitors to the property are invited to enjoy the ultimate digital experience, with ‘smart’ services. With everything made fast and simple, guests have the freedom to enjoy themselves with zero stress in their standard or deluxe rooms.

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Hilton to Bring First Waldorf Astoria Property to Costa Rica

eHotelier

Hilton announced the signing of the first Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts property in Costa Rica, the new-built Waldorf Astoria Guanacaste, currently under construction and expected to open in 2025. Exceptionally located on a peninsula with unobstructed ocean views, Waldorf Astoria Guanacaste will offer 190 guest rooms and 25 Waldorf Astoria branded residences in the tropical paradise of Guanacaste known for its dramatic scenery, lush forests, and beautiful beaches.

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LE: China’s early planning projects reach record highs

Hotel Business

In the recent China Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), analysts report that China’s total hotel construction pipeline at the close of the third quarter stands at 3,604 projects/684,288 rooms, up 1% by projects and unchanged by rooms year-over-year (YOY). Currently, the country has 2,543 projects with 462,132 rooms under construction, with projects scheduled to start construction in the next 12 months at 417 projects with 78,990 rooms.

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General Manager Mark Eletr Celebrates One Year in the Maldives

eHotelier

Male, Maldives: Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives, General Manager, Mark Eletr celebrates his one-year anniversary this month and has already clocked up a hefty list of achievements. .

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Don't Let AI Pass You By: The New Era of Personalized Sales Coaching & Development

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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WorldHotels launches in Canada

Hotel Business

WorldHotels has launched in Canada with the introduction of nine hotels across its Luxury, Elite and Crafted Collections. The properties are all owned by Prestige Hotels & Resorts. “This expansion into Canada is monumental for the WorldHotels brand and we’re thrilled to be joining with Prestige Hotels & Resorts, such a well-respected Canadian hotel company,” said Ron Pohl, president, WorldHotels.

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Melbourne hotels post best performance of the pandemic-era

eHotelier

Melbourne’s hotel performance reached a pandemic-era high, according to preliminary October 2022 data from STR.

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First Sonesta branded franchise in Miami opens

Hotel Business

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has opened the Regency Miami Airport by Sonesta, the first franchise property located in the greater Miami market for the company. “The addition of Regency Miami Airport by Sonesta is part of our plan to expand the Sonesta brand in key airport destinations,” said Brian Quinn, chief development officer, Sonesta.

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China’s Hotel Construction Pipeline Has Record High Project

eHotelier

In the recent China Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), LE analysts report that China's total hotel construction pipeline, at the close of Q3 2022, stands at 3,604 projects/684,288 rooms, up 1% by projects and unchanged by rooms year-over-year (YOY).

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

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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Hotel Self-Service Kiosk: Why Is It a Must-Have?

eZee Absolute

Imagine your flight landed late and you’ve already missed the first day of your vacation. To add to the disappointment, when you enter the hotel for check-in you found a scenario like this: Two reception counters, handling four queues of guests. Only two people at the frontdesk handling this crowd. People are waiting in the seating area beside the frontdesk.

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Five hotel meeting and event trends for 2023

Boutique Hotel News

[SPONSORED CONTENT] Here are five hotel meeting and event trends that hotels need to know for 2023. . All signs point to a booming recovery and high demand for event space and in-person meetings. As people emerge and begin to feel comfortable travelling and gathering in groups again, this opens the door for a new breed of attendees – ones who are focused on experiences, comfortable using technology as needed, and intent on forging meaningful connections.

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