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Choice-Wyndham: Debt? Private Equity? Other Bidders? What Comes Next

Skift Blog

Skift Take: If an alternative asset investor like Blackstone gets interested, things could get even more interesting. Same if European hotel giant IHG made a bid of its own.

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Hospitality Financial Leadership – A Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot

Hotel Financial Coach Blog

As I write this it is early May 2023 and one of my all-time heroes has passed. His music and legend are to me, synonymous with Canada and being Canadian. Somehow in our world, the brand of being a Canadian gets a bit of a wet towel thrown on it. What I mean is it […] The post Hospitality Financial Leadership – A Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot first appeared on Hotel Financial Coach.

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Fang-tastic marketing tactics for Halloween hotel festivities

eHotelier

Fang-tastic marketing tactics for Halloween hotel festivities - Insights - Insights Get inspired to set your property apart from the rest with these spooky direct channel strategies.

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The Role of Hotel Reception Staff on Revenue Management

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Your hotel can do everything right, but if your customers aren’t happy, that can lead to a loss of revenue. Why? Unhappy customers leave negative reviews, and that affects future bookings. The Importance of a Positive Hotel Reputation Recently, while browsing some online property reviews, one stood out. ". we were disappointed by the lack The post The Role of Hotel Reception Staff on Revenue Management appeared first on Revfine.com.

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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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Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle South/Renton Sold for $55.5 Million

Hotel News Resource

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) yesterday announced that it has completed the acquisition of the 146-room Residence Inn by Marriott Seattle South/Renton for approximately $55.5 million, or $380,000 per key.

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Paséa Hotel & Spa appoints Director of Food & Beverage to lead $5M F&B Renovations

eHotelier

Paséa Hotel & Spa – the Huntington Beach, California-based Meritage Collection hotel celebrated for its oceanfront culinary offerings – announces a complete revamp of its food and beverage program, slated to be unveiled this spring. The hotel’s dining venues will undergo a $5 million renovation, opening a brand-new restaurant concept on the ground floor where Tanner’s Restaurant currently sits.

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Q3 Trading update to 30th September 2023

eHotelier

“Travel demand remained very healthy during the quarter, and I would like to thank all our teams for supporting another strong trading period. Q3 RevPAR increased 10% versus 2022 and 13% versus 2019, representing the fifth quarter of sequential improvement exceeding pre-pandemic highs. Greater China continued its excellent rebound with RevPAR now above 2019, which the Americas achieved in the second quarter of last year and EMEAA in the fourth quarter.

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CoStar Reports Canada Hotel Performance Remained on Upward Trajectory in September

Hotel News Resource

Article - CoStar Reports Canada Hotel Performance Remained on Upward Trajectory in September - Canada’s hotel industry continued a stretch of year-over-year performance growth, according to CoStar’s September 2023 data.

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Amora Beach Resort Phuket repositions as Five-Star modern lifestyle resort to meet luxury tourism demand

eHotelier

Amora Beach Resort Phuket receives extensive refurbishment costing THB 500 million (US$14 million) as part of its repositioning into a five-star modern lifestyle resort that meets the preferences of active and adventurous couples, friends and families. Located on a private 80m stretch on Bang Tao Beach, the 264-key resort is expected to re-open in December this year with newly built facilities.

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Kalahari Resorts & Conventions Breaks Ground on 1.38 Million-square-foot Resort in Thornburg, Spotsylvania County, Virginia

Hotel News Resource

Kalahari Resorts and Conventions broke ground in Spotsylvania County, Virginia — it’s fifth resort — on Friday, October 20, 2023. The ceremony marked the beginning of the construction of the 1.38 million-square-foot resort, estimated to open its doors to the public in 2026.

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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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Cathay HK IWSC 2023 judges successfully concluded judging

eHotelier

The 2023 Cathy Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit Competition (HK IWSC) launched its highly anticipated judging week from 19th to 22nd September in The Arca. This prestigious event brought together a remarkable assembly of 66 industry judges, each possessing extensive expertise and qualifications. The judges' collective knowledge and discerning palates ensured a rigorous evaluation process, guaranteeing that only the finest drinks would receive recognition in the competition.

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Orders.co Introduces AI-Powered Platform to Accelerate Restaurants’ Online Growth

Hospitality Tech

Orders.co’s AI technology leverages advanced large language models to automate time-consuming processes, reduce manual tasks, and improve efficiency for restaurant operators.

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Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection promotes Anthony Stagnaro to Executive Chef

eHotelier

Stanly Ranch, Auberge Resorts Collection, an award-winning luxury resort and culinary haven sprawling over 700-acres in Southern Napa Valley is pleased to announce the promotion of Anthony Stagnaro to Executive Chef.

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Primanti Bros. to Provide No-Fee Tips, On-Demand Pay

Hospitality Tech

With no fees incurred by Primanti's employees, the Instant Pay and Instant Tips solutions will give workers more control over how and when they receive their earned wages.

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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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Cremorne hotel development site for sale

eHotelier

Property development company Mantello Holdings has listed a DA-approved site in Cremorne for sale with a price expectation of circa $10 million.

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Dutch transport institute predicts air-to-rail shift

Hospitality Today

More than 5,000 European flights per year could be replaced by rail journeys by 2030, according to the latest forecast by the Netherlands Institute for Transport Policy Analysis

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Iced Tea Franchise to Use Revel Systems at 350 Locations

Hospitality Tech

With 80 locations up and running, HTeaO expands agreement with Revel Systems to 350 locations.

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IHG's Q3 corporate transient revenue exceeds '19

Hospitality Today

Business transient revenue at IHG Hotels & Resorts worldwide increased 6 percent year over year and was 3 percent higher than the third quarter of 2019

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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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Hotel Financing | Hotel Marketing

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Hotel Financing | Hotel Marketing

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Tripadvisor launches new enhanced marketing text

Hospitality Today

Tripadvisor Enhanced Marketing Text is a new feature that enables advertisers to display custom marketing text on the hotel list and details pages

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Lutron Electronics Introduces Cloud-Connected Lighting and Shading Solution for Hotels

Hospitality Tech

The hospitality solution allows integrated management of all areas of the property – guestrooms, public areas, event spaces, and private residences – via a single dashboard.

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Airport lounges are booming, and everyone wants in

Hospitality Today

Travelers are flocking to airport lounges in search of a chance to relax away from the hordes of travelers at the gate.

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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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Choice Hotels expects Wyndham to return to the negotiating table

Hospitality Today

Choice's hostile play to buy the much larger Wyndham is shaping up to be a classic merger barnburner

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The rise of London’s £1,000-plus a night super-luxe hotels

Hospitality Today

Price is no deterrent as wealthy visitors flock to the capital for ‘experiences’ only big money can buy

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How Booking.com is striking a new balance between brand and performance

Hospitality Today

When it comes to advertising, Booking.

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How India travels

Hospitality Today

Booking.

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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!