Wed.Jul 12, 2023

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Exclusive: Expedia Terminates Its Hopper Relationship, Says It ‘Exploits Consumer Anxiety’

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Expedia ended its supplier relationship with Hopper over a variety of business practices it finds abhorrent. Was there a competitive motive involved, as well? Yup.

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Mandarin Oriental Announces a Third Hotel in London for 2028

Hospitality Net

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will open its third London hotel in the British capital in 2028. Situated on London’s South Bank with dramatic views over St Paul’s Cathedral, Mandarin Oriental Bankside, London is positioned ideally to access both the City of London and the West End theatre and shopping districts, offering a perfect base for leisure and business travellers.

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How to Convince Your Boss to Send you To Skift Global Forum 2023

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Trying to talk management into sending you or your organization to the travel event of the year? Here’s how you can make the case for getting the budget you need.

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Hilton Garden Inn Brand Debuts in the Dominican Republic

Hospitality Net

Today, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn La Romana, marking the Hilton Garden Inn brand’s first hotel in the Dominican Republic. The 130-room hotel offers rooms overlooking Catalina Island and the Caribbean Sea, a pool, and flexible meeting space with an outdoor terrace.

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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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Indians Are Traveling but Want a Good Deal. Plus: Cricket Fever

Skift Blog

Skift Take: There has been a fundamental change in the way Indians perceive and engage with travel. As India continues to be a significant source of outbound tourism, destinations worldwide must recognize this changing landscape and adapt their offerings accordingly.

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Capital Alliance and TFE Hotels Unite for $340M Melbourne Development

Hospitality Net

Leading Melbourne property developer, Capital Alliance, is thrilled to announce the approval of the planning permit for its groundbreaking $340M dual hotel project in partnership with Australia’s International Hotel Group, TFE Hotels.

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Specialist hotel owners and family offices lead UK hotel investment activity

Hospitality Net

Hotel transaction volumes totalled approximately £860 million for the first six months of 2023, some 60% below investment volumes for H1-2022, demonstrating the gulf between hotel trading performance and transactional activity has never been wider, according to the latest research from leading property adviser Knight Frank.

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The Prosperous Hotelier – Foreword by: Heather McCrory

Hotel Financial Coach Blog

Click on image to learn more 🔊 Listen to Post The Prosperous Hotelier – Foreword by: Heather McCrory “From the Laundry Room to the Board Room!” Chief Executive Officer, North & Central America, Accor (retired) Forward Who would have thought that two junior accounting clerks working in Food and Beverage Control (a department that doesn’t even exist anymore) would be writing a book—and a Foreword for said book?

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Knowland Reports Meetings and Events Growth for June at 30.3 percent

Hospitality Net

Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, reports June meeting and event volume is up 30.3 percent over June 2022. This data is sourced from Knowland’s sales intelligence platform designed to help hoteliers build and protect a hotel’s revenue base.

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3 Airlines and the FAA Join Google to Assess Flight Emissions

Skift Blog

Skift Take: All would admit that the way online travel companies display the climate impact of flights is vague and inadequate. But help is on the way.

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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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Rivers Casino Philadelphia Plans Boutique Luxury Hotel in Fishtown

Hospitality Net

Rivers Casino Philadelphia is "powering up" its hotel plans. The casino announced that it will open a 62-suite boutique luxury hotel inside The Battery, the mixed-use lifestyle campus underway on Beach Street in Fishtown.

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TAP Air Portugal Privatization to Now Commence Before October

Skift Blog

Skift Take: TAP may have to wait a while longer before the government sets out the airline's privatization rules in coming weeks.

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Sonder Holdings Inc. Continues to Expand in EMEA, Adding 5 New Properties in France, Italy, and Spain

Hospitality Net

Sonder Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SOND; “Sonder”), a leading next-generation hospitality company that is redefining the guest experience through technology and design, continues to expand in Europe, adding 5 new properties to its existing portfolio of 54 properties across key travel destinations in EMEA.

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Roundtable: why bathrooms are becoming the hero in hotel design

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Roundtable: why bathrooms are becoming the hero in hotel design Roundtable: why bathrooms are becoming the hero in hotel design The aim for Hotel Design’s latest roundtable, in association with GRAFF, was to explore bathroom design’s role within the overall hospitality experience. During Clerkenwell Design Week 2023, Editor Hamish Kilburn sat around the table at The Zetter Townhouse with seven leading designers to get the full picture on why and how bathrooms are becomi

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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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Four Seasons Confirms Project for Madinah, Saudi Arabia

Hospitality Net

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is making strides in the realm of religious tourism with the confirmation of a hotel in the sacred city of Madinah. The proposed Four Seasons Hotel Madinah will include 245 rooms, two restaurants, a tea lounge, spa, gym, a barber shop, and a handpicked assortment of retail stores.

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Is the Labor Shortage Creating Higher Risk for Bed Bugs?

Hotel Business

Hotels have raised hourly wages by about 25% since Q2 of 2020. Per this May article from CNN , analysts believe wages have grown because of the convergence of pent-up demand for travel with a reduced supply of workers, many of whom are wary about entering into what they view as an unstable or unhealthy work environment. Higher wages have not had the intended effect of stimulating former hotel workers to return.

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Habyt announces the opening of its first hotel in Berlin, Germany

Hospitality Net

Habyt, the world’s leading flexible housing provider, is launching its first hotel. Located in Berlin, in the heart of the Friedrichshain district, Habyt - The Waterfront marks an important milestone for the company - the opening of the company’s first hotel in Europe.

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Knowland: Meetings and events volume grew 30.3% in June

Hotel Business

June meeting and event volume increased 30.3% over the same month last year, according to data from Knowland. The top 25 markets in the U.S. are 90% year-to-date through last month’s performance compared to 2019. Austin and Nashville were the stars, with growth topping 74% and 42%, respectively. This reflects the return of seasonal events to these markets known for music, art and entertainment.

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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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HEI Assumes Management of Three EVEN Hotels

Hospitality Net

HEI Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation’s leading operators of institutionally owned full-service hotels with a portfolio of 100 properties across the United States, recently announced that it has assumed management of the 202-key EVEN Hotel Brooklyn (NY), 167-key EVEN Hotel Rockville (MD), and 128-key EVEN Hotel Norwalk (CT). The properties are owned by a joint venture between Taconic Capital Advisors and 6R Capital Group.

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The State of the American Traveler in July 2023 - Some Trip Spending Will Be Compromised in Order to Keep Traveling

Hotel News Resource

Even with tighter budgets, Americans don’t appear to be sacrificing their travel. Instead, many anticipate spending differently on their trips, making compromises on food and dining experiences and shopping purchases over shortening trip days or even scrimping on lodging.

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Travel + Leisure Announces Winners of 2023 World’s Best Awards

Hospitality Net

Travel + Leisure announces the best travel destinations and organizations across the globe, according to the results of the 2023 World’s Best Awards’ reader survey. The 28th edition of the World’s Best Awards highlight the leaders in travel, including top cities, islands, hotels, cruise lines, airlines, airports and more. The complete survey results are available now on TravelandLeisure.com and in the August issue of Travel + Leisure, on newsstands July 21.

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First look: inside Parga Beach Resort’s new 23 luxury suites

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs First look: inside Parga Beach Resort’s new 23 luxury suites First look: inside Parga Beach Resort’s new 23 luxury suites The new suites at Parga Beach Resort will add a new layer of luxury, designed with ‘distinct elements’ that were ‘inspired by local architectural heritage’, with a modern twist… Resting on a secluded bay, overlooking the glistening Ionian Sea with direct access to Valtos beach, Parga Beach Resort is all about relaxing, r

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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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Revolutionize Your Hotel Experience with Seamless Digital Transformation and Non-Disruptive Innovations

Hospitality Net

Nondisruptive innovation is not the same and should not be confused with scientific invention or technological innovation or new-to-the-world products or services.

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Checking in to the Mansion Suites at The Grove, Hertfordshire

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Checking in to the Mansion Suites at The Grove, Hertfordshire Checking in to the Mansion Suites at The Grove, Hertfordshire Editor Hamish Kilburn makes a hat-trick return to The Grove, Hertfordshire, to explore the newly unveiled Mansion Suites, and speak to the designers, Martin Hulbert and Jay Gierson of Martin Hulbert Design… There is arguably no person who is more familiar to the charm and character of The Grove, Hertfordshire than the man who designed, and then re-design

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From Solo Travel To ’Pay-cations,’ Young Americans Lead 2023 Travel Trends With Wellness At The Forefront

Hospitality Net

Allianz Partners USA, the travel insurance and assistance company known for popularizing the term "micro-cation" in 2019 has identified yet another travel trend making waves amongst Americans. Allianz Partners’ 15th Annual Vacation Confidence Index* has revealed that around three in 10 Americans will choose to work remotely from a vacation destination in 2023, an intentional move that goes beyond "bleisure" travel that blends working time with vacation.

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The Lux Collective signs up LUX Marijani Zanzibar

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs The Lux Collective signs up LUX Marijani Zanzibar The Lux Collective signs up LUX Marijani Zanzibar Flying the LUX flag in the new destination of Zanzibar, global hospitality group The Lux Collective and ZK Venture Company in Zanzibar have signed a hotel management agreement for the first LUX luxury resort in East Africa. Set on a private pristine beach overlooking the Indian Ocean, the hotel has been meticulously prepared and has commenced its operations as LUX Marijani Zanzibar&#

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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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Atrium Hospitality Completes Multimillion-Dollar Makeover at Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque in New Mexico

Hospitality Net

Enjoy the Land of Enchantment in the newly redesigned guest accommodations at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Albuquerque. Operated by award-winning Atrium Hospitality, our centrally located hotel in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico, has completed a four-phase, multimillion-dollar transformation of all 261 two-room guest suites. Alpharetta, Georgia-based Atrium Hospitality, one of the nation’s largest hotel operators, manages a portfolio of more than 80 hotels in 28 states and approximately 3 milli

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Springboard expands leadership team

Hotel Business

Hotel management company Springboard Hospitality has hired five new executives. The new leaders will focus on continuing to elevate and enhance the guest experience across all properties and strengthening the company’s marketing and revenue operations. Jason Pirock joins the team as corporate director of marketing, where he will be responsible for brand and performance marketing of Springboard, its brands and its collection of properties.

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Marriott International Releases Annual Serve 360 Report

Hospitality Net

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), today published its 2023 Serve 360 Report highlighting data as of year-end 2022, and shared the company’s continued progress on its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts. Marriott’s sustainability and social impact platform, Serve 360: Doing Good in Every Direction, guides the company’s efforts towards its 2025 Sustainability and Social Impact Goals.

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Brittain adds Jernigan as chief development officer

Hotel Business

Brittain Resorts & Hotels (BRH) , a full-service hospitality management company in the Southeast, has added Christy Jernigan as chief development officer. Jernigan has more than 20 years of industry experience, most notably serving as VP, business development at Aimbridge Hospitality. During her 16-year tenure, she played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s portfolio to more than 1,500 hotels worldwide.

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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.