Skift Blog
JUNE 13, 2024
Skift Take: The FAA now plans to meet with Boeing every week to keep track of the plane maker’s progress as it seeks to turn around its production and quality control processes.
Lodging
JUNE 13, 2024
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced a partnership with Kauai’s landmark Coco Palms Resort, establishing the first location in Hawaii for IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio. Following a historically sensitive restoration of the property, Coco Palms, A Kimpton Resort, will become an inspiring tropical retreat for travelers and the Kauai community.
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Skift Blog
JUNE 13, 2024
Skift Take: LVMH will invest to help Accor breathe new life into the legendary luxury brand, leading more quickly to new Orient Express trains, hotels, and ships.
Hotel Management
JUNE 13, 2024
Parkroyal Melbourne Airport has completed a multi-million-dollar refurbishment spanning guest rooms, conferencing facilities and common areas. The new look features light-filled spaces, Melbourne-inspired carpets and textiles, and improved facilities. “Melbourne Airport is welcoming record numbers of international and domestic guests, and recently won the best airport in Australia and the Pacific for the fourth year in a row,” said Parkroyal Melbourne Airport General Manager, Cameron Mead.
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
Skift Blog
JUNE 13, 2024
Skift Take: Thailand may have gone from being picky to rolling out the red carpet for everyone, realizing that hitting a 40-million tourist target can't be done by courting the big spenders alone.
Hotel Management
JUNE 13, 2024
IHG’s luxury and lifestyle brand Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants is set to expand to Hawaii with the opening of its first location in 2026 following a historically sensitive restoration of Kauai’s landmark Coco Palms Resort. Located in the natural surroundings of the valley of Wailua, Coco Palms gained status as a premier destination during the golden era of Hollywood, with renowned guests such as Elvis Presley, Rita Hayworth and Gene Autry, but in 1992, Hurricane ‘Iniki struck Kaua‘i causing sig
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Lodging
JUNE 13, 2024
President of Coakley & Williams (C&W) Hotel Management Company Mark Williams is at the helm of the business that has been in his family since its founding in 1961 with a handshake between his grandfather Fred Williams and his partner Neil Coakley. He described for LODGING how he and his company have developed over the years, including the formation of a strategic partnership with Hotel Equities, where his title is currently SVP business development for […] The post Legacy Leading:
Skift Blog
JUNE 13, 2024
Skift Take: In this video from the Skift Short-Term Rental Summit 2024, Jason Anastasinis discusses the importance of creating exceptional experiences and building credibility by establishing standards, trust, consistency, and meeting guest expectations.
Skift Blog
JUNE 13, 2024
Skift Take: Skyscanner is growing its presence in India, adding more partners to increase the supply side. Its strategy - investing in supply side first, then focusing on growing the customer base.
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