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The Trivago Guy Is Back But His Future Is ‘Uncertain’

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Trivago Guy Tim Williams' fate in Trivago commercials now lies in the hands of the numbers crunchers. No one ever said the travel business or the acting profession are for the meek.

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Andaz Turks & Caicos to Begin Construction

Hospitality Net

Andaz Turks & Caicos closed the final phase of financing and will immediately begin construction, marking an important milestone for the highly-anticipated resort and residential property that is poised to bring a fresh, modern luxury offering to the island and famed Grace Bay Beach.

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Video exclusive: inside Asia’s hottest new retreat, M?ua Nusa Penida, near Bali

Hotel Management

Indonesia’s mystical island of Nusa Penida, a 30-minute boat ride from Bali, is home to what’s firmly one of Asia’s hottest new retreats, Māua , where luxurious and stylish villas, world-class cuisine, leading spa treatments and brilliant service blend together to offer an exceptional stay. James Wilkinson checks in. When Swiss-Belhotel Chairman, Gavin Faull, created the vision for Māua, a new retreat brand named after a rock carving on his farm in Taranaki, New Zealand, it was all about style,

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The Conservatory Introduces a Hospitality Collective of Nature-based Stays and Experiences

Hospitality Net

Today, Collective Retreats, a pioneer in experiential outdoor hospitality, has announced The Conservatory, a community of design-forward hotels for nature enthusiasts. A first of its kind, The Conservatory presents a portfolio of nature-based, artfully designed properties that expand upon their locations’ culture, environment, and history.

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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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China approves return of group tours to Australia in major win for tourism

Hotel Management

China has lifted restrictions on group tours to Australia marking a major step forward in the recovery of Australia’s most valuable inbound traveller market. Australia as well as other key markets such as the United States, Japan, South Korea have had their Approved Destination Status reinstated with immediate effect, China’s culture and tourism ministry announced on Thursday.

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STR, TE lower growth forecast for U.S. hotels

Hospitality Net

STR and Tourism Economics lowered their year-over-year growth projections in the revised 2023-24 U.S. hotel forecast just presented at the 15th Annual Hotel Data Conference.

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HEI Assumes Management of Aloft Phoenix-Airport

Hospitality Net

HEI Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation’s leading operators of institutionally owned hotels with a portfolio of more than 100 properties across the United States, today announced that it has assumed management of the 143-key Aloft Phoenix-Airport in Phoenix, AZ, joining HEI’s rapidly growing portfolio of premium-branded, select-service hotels. The RADCO Companies recently acquired the property.

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Air India Unveils New Logo, the Maharaja Lives on. Plus 7 Business Updates

Skift Blog

Skift Take: We appreciate how the new Air India livery has cleverly incorporated the Vistara colors, as the two airlines prepare to merge into one entity.

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New London Hotel The BoTree Announces September 15th Opening and Reveals Guestrooms

Hospitality Net

One of London’s most exciting hotel openings of 2023, The BoTree, has announced it will welcome guests from Friday, September 15th and has released the first images of its vibrant and elegant guestrooms. A Place III Hotel, The BoTree is in the heart of London’s West End, standing at the point where Marylebone, Mayfair and Soho meet. The luxury hotel will capture the spirit of Marylebone’s ’village’ life and reflect the allure of central London.

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Cathay Pacific to boost Brisbane-Hong Kong services by 50%

Hotel Management

Cathay Pacific is set to boost its Brisbane-Hong Kong services from four flights per week to six from December 1, 2023, to cater for additional tourists and growing numbers of international students, Brisbane Airport announced this week. “This week 41 years ago we celebrated the arrival of the very first Cathay Pacific 747 to Brisbane. And today we celebrate the expansion of this service as we slowly build back to full pre-Covid recovery,” said Brisbane Airport Corporation Head of Aviation Marke

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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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Global Business Travel and Events Costs Expected to Remain Elevated Through 2024, Reflecting ‘True New Cost of Travel’

Hospitality Net

Global business travel and events costs are set to climb higher through the remainder of 2023 and into 2024, albeit at a much more moderate pace than the exceptionally steep increases seen in 2022. This is according to the 2024 Global Business Travel Forecast, published today by CWT, the business travel and meetings specialist, and the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s largest business travel trade organization.

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Cities Embrace Return-to-Office to Save Downtown Tourism Buzz

Skift Blog

Skift Take: City leaders need to develop a new vision for their downtowns— one that relies less on the old 5 day 9-5 work model.

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Leveraging ’HI’ and ’AI’ for Hotel F&B Trends

Hospitality Net

Capital projects, continued improvement, and targeted revenue plans are backlogged, but the U.S. travel rebound has helped the hospitality industry begin to recover.

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Inventing a Boutique Hotel in Kentucky’s Horse Country Isn’t Easy

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The story of how Nik Feldman, 29, opened his first hotel tells a bigger narrative about the sector, too.

Hotels 246
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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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Actabl Unveils Two-Way Integration between Alice and Transcendent, Enhancing Hotel Operations and Guest Experience

Hospitality Net

Actabl, the leading hospitality software company dedicated to empowering hotels with actionable insights to drive profit, proudly announces the launch of its highly anticipated two-way integration between Alice and Transcendent. This groundbreaking integration optimizes hotel operations, allowing real-time cross-departmental collaboration between Front of House, Housekeeping, and Engineering to efficiently manage guest requests, improve guest satisfaction, and achieve prime operational visibilit

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Exclusive: EVT’s Tank Stream takeover to bring new Rydges to Sydney

Hotel Management

EVT Hotels and Resorts has taken over management of Sydney’s Tank Stream Hotel after signing a deal with owner IGB Berhad to ultimately transform the property into a Rydges hotel. Located in the heart of the CBD, adjacent to Australia Square, the property features 273 rooms and a level two restaurant and wine bar, Le Petit Flot. Initially placed as part of the Independent Collection by EVT, the hotel will undergo a staged refurbishment over the next nine months before rebranding as Rydges Austra

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How a Hilton GM Embraces Technology for Streamlined Efficiency and Enhanced Collaboration

Hospitality Net

Key Takeaways Embrace technology for streamlined hotel operations, such as automated credit card payments and cloud-based point-of-sale systems. Explore technology’s impact across departments, from monitoring food waste in the kitchen to implementing self-service kiosks for guest convenience. Utilize technology for enhanced staff collaboration and communication through messaging groups and internal social media platforms.

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Top Stories in Hotels: Earnings Misses, Vietnam’s Slump, More…

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Analysts did an uneven job of predicting hotel company performance. Vietnam's hotel market is slumping. Plus, other highlights from this week's news in deals and development.

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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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Current State of the Pima County Hospitality Industry

Hospitality Net

The state of Arizona, including Tucson, recovered quickly from the COVID-19 pandemic. Hotel performance in Tucson has far exceeded pre-pandemic levels, primarily given ADR gains since 2020. In this article, we discuss the current state of Tucson’s hospitality industry, meeting and group demand factors, and investment interest in the market.

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Business Travel Costs ‘Skyrocketed’ in 2022, ‘Subdued’ Gains Seen This Year 

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Even with slower gains, prices are still high, and corporate buyers will need to plan ahead.

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The Ritz-Carlton Unveils Elevated Digital Journey

Hospitality Net

The Ritz-Carlton is delighted to a unveil a new collection of websites, introducing an elevated digital experience that speaks to the future vision of the brand. The comprehensive redesign touches Ritzcarlton.com, more than 110 each individual hotel websites, RitzCarltonReserve.com, and the six Reserve property websites. As the first guest touchpoints, the new websites were envisioned to offer sophisticated digital platforms that are engaging and promise a seamless experience from start to finis

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Exclusive: inside Raffles London at The OWO with EPR Architects

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Exclusive: inside Raffles London at The OWO with EPR Architects Exclusive: inside Raffles London at The OWO with EPR Architects Editor Hamish Kilburn accepted a very special invitation from Geoff Hull, Director at EPR Architects, to join him for a sneak peek inside The Old War Office (The OWO), which shelters the soon-to-open 120-key Raffles London, as well as 85 luxury residences and a plethora of new restaurants and bars.

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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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Projects in the Early Planning Stage of Latin America’s Hotel Construction Pipeline Rise at Q2 2023

Hospitality Net

According to the Q2 2023 Latin America Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), the region’s total construction pipeline includes 552 projects/88,477 rooms.

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Ascend Hotel Collection expands U.S. footprint

Hotel Business

The Ascend Hotel Collection , part of Choice Hotels International Inc. , awarded six new agreements and added seven new properties to its domestic portfolio in the second quarter. Recent signings include: Three Bears Resort in Warren, WI. This is the second Ascend property developed by S&L Hospitality , joining The Harborview in Port Washington, WI, and the sixth Choice property under management by the group.

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U.S. hotel results for week ending 5 August

Hospitality Net

U.S. hotel performance declined from the previous week and showed lower comparisons year over year, according to CoStar’s latest data through 5 August. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.

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Are existing structures holding talent back?

eHotelier

Are existing structures holding talent back? - Insights - Insights There is a growing call for better support in the development of young talent. We just need new frameworks to provide the way forward.

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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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Wyndham Alltra to Debut Stunning New Oceanfront Resort on Shores of the Dominican’s Samaná Peninsula

Hospitality Net

Wyndham Alltra Samaná now taking reservations for early December opening.

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OYO USA collaborates with Stripe

Hotel Business

OYO has partnered with Stripe , a global financial infrastructure platform for businesses, to ease the payment experience for its customers and hotel owners in the U.S. The integration will provide hotel owners with a flexible and seamless solution for in-person payments with a Stripe Terminal at their hotels, the companies report. OYO hotels in the U.S. will also be enabled with real-time payouts through Instant Payouts with Stripe, which will improve their cash flow.

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More Than One Million Anti-Human Trafficking Trainings Completed by Hotel Industry Employees

Hospitality Net

The AHLA Foundation proudly announced today that Foundation-funded human trafficking awareness trainings have been completed more than one million times by hotel employees across the industry. Developed by Marriott International and administered by PACT (previously known as ECPAT-USA), the trainings are part of an industry-wide initiative to help hotel employees recognize and report signs of potential on-property human trafficking.

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1M-plus hotel industry anti-human trafficking trainings completed

Hotel Business

The AHLA Foundation has revealed that foundation-funded human trafficking awareness trainings have been completed more than one million times by hotel employees across the industry. Developed by Marriott International and administered by PACT (previously known as ECPAT-USA), the trainings are part of an industry-wide initiative to help hotel employees recognize and report signs of potential on-property human trafficking.

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How Intent Data Helps Marketers Convert A-List Accounts

One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.