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Small Meetings and Blended Trips Propel Business Travel Comeback

Skift Blog

Skift Take: While it’s still too early to say when business travel could make a full recovery, smaller businesses drove some important trends in the first quarter.

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IHG Announces Jolyon Bulley as Americas CEO Successor

Lodging

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced that Jolyon Bulley will succeed Elie Maalouf as Americas CEO. Bulley is currently IHG’s CEO for the Greater China region, and also the group’s transformation lead for Luxury & Lifestyle. The appointment follows the announcement on May 5 that Maalouf will become IHG’s group CEO on July 1 following Keith Barr’s decision to step down to return with his family to the United States.

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The Fintech Platform That Promises Happy Campers

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The rain insurance provider could discover plenty of partners on the other side of the Atlantic as more brands and consumers warm to clever insurance add-ons.

Consumer 278
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Developmental Progress: Concord Hospitality’s Mark Laport on the Building Blocks of Growth

Lodging

President and CEO Mark Laport founded Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company in 1985 as both a hotel management and development firm. He recently shared with LODGING how he—like so many others—stumbled into hospitality and then proceeded to build what is now one of the largest hospitality companies in North America, with hotels in both the United States and Canada.

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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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HomeToGo Sees Record Booking Revenue, On Track to Break Even This Year

Skift Blog

Skift Take: At a time when other vacation rental companies that went public in special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, deals are struggling, HomeToGo is paving its way toward profitability.

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Langham appoints Bob van den Oord to CEO role as Brett Butcher steps down

Hotel Management

Langham Hospitality Group has announced Bob van den Oord as its next Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Brett Butcher, who is stepping down from the position. Butcher, an Australian national, took up the Chief Executive Officer in 2021 seven years after he departed the organisation from the same role. He will retain responsibilities within Great Eagle as well as CEO of Langham Hospitality Investment Ltd.

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Hospitality trends: How are the different generations traveling?

Hospitality Net

This month’s digest focuses on different groups of travelers in the hospitality and tourism industry. We’ll take a deep dive into different trends based on generational differences and their interests. Join us in understanding how these cohorts influence the way we travel and what this means for the future of the hospitality industry.

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EU Objects to Korean Air’s Bid to Buy Rival Asiana

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Few would ever think mergers and acquisitions are easy. Korean Air's attempt to take over Asiana dates to 2020, and it will take a lot of negotiating with the EU to get the deal through.

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Zeal Hotels signs with IHG Hotels & Resorts for net zero carbon hotel

Hospitality Net

The hotel will be both companies’ first lifecycle net zero carbon hotel. Aligned with the UK Green Building Council’s framework definition of net zero carbon buildings, it is set to open next year.

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India Daily: Air India Express Recruits 280 Pilots to Meet Growing Demand

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Indian airlines must offer enticing packages to recruit the right people during a cockpit crisis. But will it be enough to address the pilot shortage as the country sees record aircraft orders?

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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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Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Lodging Practices and Possibilities

Hospitality Net

Eco-friendly and sustainability are similar terms but defined with differences. Sustainability as a topic is often related to the environment but is so much more. The choices businesses make multiply their environmental impact a thousand-fold as sustainable travel became a powerful trend in the hospitality market.

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Book Release Announcement “The Prosperous Hotelier”

Hotel Financial Coach Blog

Now Available on Amazon – with Free Prime Shipping – Link Below Purchase on Amazon a t [link] The post Book Release Announcement “The Prosperous Hotelier” first appeared on Hotel Financial Coach.

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IHG to open 12 ‘ Next Generation’ Holiday Inn Express hotels across Saudi Arabia under MDA with Tashyid for Hotel Operations

Hospitality Net

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 hotels, across 18 distinct brands, has signed a Master Development Agreement (MDA) with Tashyid for Hotel Operations, which will see the development of 12 hotels and 2,500 keys under the Holiday Inn Express brand across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. With Ministry of Tourism encouraging such investments in the Kingdom, the signing took place in the presence Mr.

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Wayfinder Newport Joins Pyramid Global Hospitality Portfolio

Lodging

BOSTON, Massachusettes and THE WOODLANDS, Texas—Pyramid Global Hospitality announced the Wayfinder Newport hotel in Newport, Rhode Island, as the latest addition to the company’s management portfolio. Continuing a partnership with Dovetail + Co, owner of the Wayfinder Newport, Pyramid Global has assumed management of the 197-room hotel with plans underway to rebuild and revitalize the property.

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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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RLA Global’s Wellness Real Estate Report 2023 Finds Robust Revenue Growth at Hotels With Wellness Offerings Worldwide

Hospitality Net

Hotels with wellness offerings had strong TRevPAR growth in 2022 as markets benefited from a recovery in demand, hospitality advisor RLA Global said in its Wellness Real Estate Report 2023, released during this year’s International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) in Berlin.

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JLL Capital Markets Arranges Acquisition Financing for St. Regis Chicago

Lodging

CHICAGO—JLL Capital Markets announced that it arranged $76 million in acquisition financing for the St. Regis Chicago, a 192-key hotel. JLL represented the borrowers, Gencom, GD Holdings, and Magellan, to arrange the loan through the lender, Värde Partners. Located in downtown Chicago, the 101-story mixed-use skyscraper is Chicago’s third tallest building and the 10th tallest building in the country.

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New hotel brand LyvInn launches with first property in Frankfurt, Germany

Hospitality Net

LyvInn, a new European hotel brand, has inaugurated its first property in Frankfurt, the prominent commercial hub of Germany. Founded by Navneet Bali, former CEO and chairman of Meininger Hotels, LyvInn Hotels presents a distinctive "hybrid" concept that combines flexible accommodations, co-working spaces, and social areas to cater to both short and extended stays.

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Amadeus and Canary Technologies Form Partnership

Lodging

Amadeus has partnered with Canary Technologies to help hospitality customers improve e-signature and payment processes. Hoteliers are now able to use electronic signature and payment offerings integrated into their sales and catering solutions. ‍With the addition of Canary Technologies’ e-signature and payment platform, Amadeus’ Delphi solution offers more choice and flexibility to customers who are looking to integrate electronic signature and payment capabilities.

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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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Exhibit Space for HFTP’s HITEC 2023 is Sold Out, Wait List Added; 325+ Hospitality Technology Companies Represented

Hospitality Net

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has just announced that exhibit space for the 2023 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) is sold out, and a waiting list for interested companies has been started. The status is a signifier of the continued interest in the 50+ year annual event, selling out even with a 5 percent booth space expansion from the successful HITEC 2022 in Orlando.

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10 smart hotel cost control ideas to save money

eHotelier

Cost can always be reduced, but how does this multi-facted issue impact your day-to-day operations and how will it reflect on your guest experience? Here are ways to turn cost issues into a competitive advantage.

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The First Hotel from the New ZEL Brand Developed Between Meliá Hotels International and the Tennis Player Rafa Nadal Opens its Doors

Hospitality Net

The ZEL Mallorca hotel is counting the days until it opens its doors this summer to present an inspirational experience that pays tribute to the unmistakeable lifestyle of a Mediterranean home.

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Rebuilding #HospitalityStrong - By Quendrida Whitmore

Hotel News Resource

Hospitality is a multi-billion-dollar industry commonly identified with hotels, travel, and care sectors. Hospitality and customer service connect with aspects crossing both segments. For example, numerous companies call their customers guests, striving to provide exceptional service driving profits and revenue. Over the last few years, however, Covid-19 has offered a tremendous challenge to the hospitality industry.

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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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New “career-coaching” competition targets top MSc applicants.

Hospitality Net

Glion Institute of Higher Education has unveiled a new initiative which will give 2023-24 students on its flagship graduate degree program, the Master’s in International Hospitality Business, an opening for high-flying careers with three of the world’s most prestigious brands.

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Hotel Automation: No Longer Just a 'Nice to Have'

Hospitality Tech

Hoteliers are under considerable pressure to accomplish more with less resources. One of the most effective ways to do this is by implementing technology, which can ease the burden on staff and help to deliver outstanding guest experiences.

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Out With the Old, In With the New

Hospitality Net

Remember the days of NCR cash registers and metal keys with slots behind the desk? It still brings a smile to my face, just like an old episode of Gunsmoke. It was a time when communication with guests was face to face. Like many of my industry colleagues, it was the personal interactions with people while working at the front desk that got me hooked on the hotel business.

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Harun Dursun Named Managing Director for Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab

Hotel News Resource

Dursun joins Jumeirah Group with an impressive track record including tenures at Mandarin Oriental and Hyatt Hotels, where he established himself as a top performing hotelier.

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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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iVvy Partners with RMS Cloud-Based Property Management System

Hospitality Net

April 2023 - iVvy, the leading cloud-based venue management software, has announced a new integration partnership with RMS, the trusted property management solution for hospitality businesses. This partnership provides hoteliers and restaurateurs with a powerful all-in-one platform that streamlines operations and improves guest experiences.

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Hilton Set for Bosnia & Herzegovina Entry with Dual Signing

Hotel News Resource

Hotel Neretva Mostar, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Mostar and Hampton by Hilton Sarajevo City Centre mark the first Hilton hotels in the country

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Rove Hotels named Sustainable Hospitality Alliance member, promoting Net Positive Hospitality

Hospitality Net

The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance) announces the arrival of a new member, Rove Hotels, one of the Middle East’s fastest growing lifestyle hospitality brands.

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Booking Data Points to Strong Peak Season Travel at 35% Above 2022 Levels

Hotel News Resource

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported high levels of confidence among travelers for the peak Northern summer travel holiday season. This corresponds with first quarter 2023 forward bookings data for May – September which is tracking at 35% above 2022 levels.

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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.