Sat.Jul 01, 2023

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Accor’s Big Plans, Hotel Tech Woes and Airbnb’s Resilience

Skift Blog

Skift Take: From Accor’s ambitious expansion to Airbnb’s comeback, we covers the latest news and insights in the travel industry, with a special focus on hotel technology and facial recognition.

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Historic Luton Hoo Hotel in Bedfordshire, United Kingdom to Be Redeveloped As a Fairmont Hotel

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Further to the acquisition in December 2021 of Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa by Arora Group, the signing of an agreement has been announced to redevelop the hotel under the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brand.

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Hotels See Minibar Profits in Beauty Products

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The hotel minibar is becoming a stale concept. So substituting beer and chips for self-care alternatives has a promising trajectory.

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Marketing to Millennial Travelers: 5 Strategies for Hotels in 2023 & Beyond

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Marketing to millennial travelers has become a top priority for many hotels and resorts. The generation travels at higher rates than any other, but considering their unique shopping behaviors and expectations is a must. Here are five tips for successfully marketing to millennial travelers. Marketing to Millennial Generation Millennials are maturing.

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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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Rome’s Pantheon Now Has a Cover Charge

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The Pantheon is worth every cent officials may want to charge. Maybe they could event get some ideas about surge pricing from Uber to better take advantage of the appetite to visit this one-of-a-kind structure.

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Carlyle Hotel in Campbell, California For Sale

Hotel News Resource

CBRE Hotels presents, as an exclusive advisor, the excellent opportunity to acquire the fee simple interest in the 38-room Carlyle Hotel located in the heart of Silicon Valley in Campbell, California.

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Industry Professionals Celebrate 2023 HITEC Return to Toronto

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Produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) for more than 50 years, the event showcases the industry's latest technology innovations from over 325 exhibitors and provides a top-notch education program with dozens of specialty topic and general sessions.

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July: This Month’s #ClientSnapshot

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We’re officially past 2023’s halfway point! Anyone subscribed to our mailing list will have received an newsletter detailing some of our accomplishments thus far. But that hardly scratches the surface! We’re continuing to mark and celebrate new partnerships and collaborations with this month’s #ClientSnapshot. This initiative was inspired by our #ClientSpotlight series over on LinkedIn.

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Tapping into the Value of Guest Reviews: The Key to Effective Destination Online Reputation Management - By Catalina Brinza

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Article - Tapping into the Value of Guest Reviews: The Key to Effective Destination Online Reputation Management - By Catalina Brinza - Discover how guest reviews will help your destination attract more travelers, improve quality standards, and enhance your online reputation.

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GA4 for Hotels: Everything Hoteliers Need to Know - By Connor Zahrobsky

Hotel News Resource

Google Analytics 4, or GA4 for short, is the latest version of Google Analytics, providing hotels a unique opportunity to improve their tracking and analysis capabilities. With Google sunsetting its Universal Analytics (UA) property, it’s imperative for hoteliers to know how to properly implement and utilize GA4.

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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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Weekly Global Hotel Performance Trends from STR: 18 - 24 June 2023

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Global occupancy (excluding the U.S) was 69.0%, down slightly from last week’s post-pandemic high of 70.9%. Despite the week-on-week decrease, occupancy continued to strengthen, up 3.7ppts YoY. Nominal ADR was up 21.1% from the comparable week last year to US$163, resulting in RevPAR US$112, up 28.0% YoY, a post-pandemic high.

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$7.59M Financing Secured for The Sandbar Hotel in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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JLL Capital Markets announced today that it arranged $7.59 million in financing for The Sandbar Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham, a 121-key, limited-service, beachfront hotel located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

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Chartwell Hospitality and Rockbridge Break Ground on Three Hotel Portfolio in in Nashville Suburbs

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Construction will begin in Summer 2023 on a TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Brentwood, Tenn., a TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Murfreesboro, Tenn., and a Home2 Suites by Hilton in Lebanon, Tenn.

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Four Seasons Resorts Lanai Promotes David Emig and Avi Phookan to General Managers

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Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts announces the promotion of David Emig to General Manager of Sensei Lanai, A Four Seasons Resort and Avi Phookan to General Manager, Four Seasons Resort Lanai.

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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!