Hospitality Net

JUNE 28, 2023

Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital travel platforms, has announced its new AI Trip Planner, which will launch in beta to a selection of US travelers in the company’s app on June 28. Built upon the foundation of Booking.com’s existing machine learning models that recommend destination and accommodation options to millions of travelers on the platform every day, the AI Trip Planner is also partially powered by large language model (LLM) technology from OpenAI’s ChatGPT API to create a

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Skift Blog

JUNE 15, 2023

Skift Take: Saudi Arabia’s giga-project NEOM envisions a revolutionary future for travel — one that blends sustainability, innovation, access to nature, and luxury to redefine the way we explore the world. As its ambitious plans come to life, NEOM could become the world's first destination to establish a groundbreaking standard in immersive, eco-conscious, and transformative travel experiences.

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Hotel News Resource

JUNE 15, 2023

For revenue managers, there has been a real shift in the landscape, making benchmarking an even more important tool to turn to. Faced with more layers of complexity, and fast-moving competitors, it has become more difficult to track how your performance measures up against your market in a way that matches the dynamic nature of the modern hotel industry landscape.

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Hotel Business

JUNE 20, 2023

Chef Joshua Cain, the Caribe Royale Orlando’s executive pastry chef, is changing the game for hotel pastry chefs. He’s revamped the resort’s pastry and chocolate program, following Caribe Royale’s $140-million reimagination, and just recently, he competed as a contestant on the Food Network’s “Spring Baking Championship.” Soon, he will be launching hands-on chocolate programming he’s designed for the resort’s Chocolate Room.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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eHotelier

JUNE 1, 2023

Top review sites continually make massive efforts to reduce the number of fake or malicious reviews and hoteliers and guests can also play a role in attempting to curb this ongoing problem.

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Lodging

JUNE 20, 2023

Today’s hospitality markets have new challenges to overcome—especially resorts. No sooner have they begun to regain market share in a post-pandemic world when an economic recession is causing guests to become more cautious of where and when they spend their money and time. The good news is that they continue to spend. According to American Express Global Business, during the third quarter of 2022, business travel reached 71% of pre-pandemic levels.

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Skift Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Agoda’s competitive edge, Hostaway’s funding, and what travel leaders are saying about AI.

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Hotel News Resource

JUNE 20, 2023

I’m Fredrik Odeen, Innovation Program Director for Corporate Strategy at Amadeus. I recently had a conversation with Julie Shainock, Global Leader for the Travel and Transportation Industry at Microsoft to get to the bottom of the biggest questions on everybody’s mind.

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Hotel Business

JUNE 12, 2023

The Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration held its 15th annual Cornell Hospitality Icon & Innovator Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York at the close of the 45th annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference. The event honored restaurateur Danny Meyer , founder/executive chairman/former CEO, Union Square Hospitality Group (USHG) with the 2023 Cornell Hospitality Icon of the Industry Award and Mia Kyricos , president/chief love officer,

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eHotelier

JUNE 28, 2023

3 reasons why successful teams earn your trust - Insights When you are confident in your team and communicate the operational needs clearly, they will do their best to serve the customer as expected.

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Lodging

JUNE 19, 2023

Based on our February 2023 Hotel Horizons report, CBRE reports that total hotel revenue for the average U.S. hotel returned to pre-COVID levels in 2022. This occurred even though the average occupancy for U.S. hotels is not expected to exceed 2019 levels until 2026. With occupancy levels lagging during the post-COVID recovery and guest counts depressed, hotel owners and operators have had to look for alternative sources of revenue beyond the rental of guestrooms to […] The post Parking Pro

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 9, 2023

Emilien Dombele’s journey at EHL has exceeded his expectations with its international atmosphere and strong sense of community. With a diverse background and work experience in banking and the Swiss army, Emilien wanted to challenge himself and explore his passion for managing people. Emilien has formed deep connections with his fellow students, creating a vibrant student portrait that celebrates diversity and fosters personal growth.

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Skift Blog

JUNE 5, 2023

Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at U.S. tourists in the UK, female business travelers, and hotels' profitability challenges.

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Hotel News Resource

JUNE 19, 2023

Article - Major Concert Tours Seem to Be Boosting Hotel Performance All Around the World - A look at how Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour has impacted Europe hotel performance

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Hotel Management

JUNE 28, 2023

Marriott International is investing in hospitality education and developing its teams of the future with the launch of an apprenticeship-style program through the International College of Management Sydney (ICMS). The four-year hotel degree program will give hospitality students from ICMS the opportunity to work at numerous Marriott properties, and each year a High School graduate will be offered a spot on the program.

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eHotelier

JUNE 29, 2023

Having a strong online presence is essential for the success of a business. A well-designed and optimized hotel website can significantly boost direct conversions. It can also help establish a direct connection with potential guests.

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Lodging

JUNE 16, 2023

In today’s competitive lodging environment, hoteliers must think outside the box to reignite guest excitement, implementing new experiential amenities to deliver memorable services. While pools, WiFi access, and gyms once delighted visitors, such amenities are now considered standard or—at the very least—expected. However, one amenity that is growing in popularity, boosting guest experiences, and meeting expectations for high-tech, sustainable options is the on-site offering of bikes and electri

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 19, 2023

The IntercityHotel brand is on a growth trajectory in Europe: Deutsche Hospitality recently signed an agreement for a new IntercityHotel in Rotterdam-Schiedam together with the joint venture between Dutch project development company De Veste Schiedam B.V. and Necron GmbH. The hotel is expected to open by the end of 2025.

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Speaker: Lissa Bowen - Chief People + Culture Officer, Full Course Executive Director, Full Course Foundation

Employee burnout is a pervasive issue in the fast-paced and demanding restaurant industry, resulting in decreased productivity, high turnover rates, and compromised mental well-being. Effectively addressing this challenge requires a comprehensive approach that combines conventional management techniques, insights from neuroscience, and stress management strategies.

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Skift Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

Skift Take: It is a charade for New York City to require hosts to have no locks on any bedroom door in their unit so guests and hosts can live in a "common household." On the other hand, requiring platforms to submit transaction reports doesn't seem unreasonable.

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Hotel News Resource

JUNE 26, 2023

The UK is poised for a modest economic upturn due to lower energy prices, government support measures, and a robust labor market. However, trade prospects may remain lacklustre due to the sluggish economies of major trading partners.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 15, 2023

As part of HM’s 2023-24 Development Outlook, CBRE Hotels Managing Director – Capital Markets, Michael Simpson, and Pacific Head of Hotels Research, Ally McDade, discuss the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the Australian hotel market. The Australian hotel market’s expansionary phase experienced over the last 10 years is set to peak in the next 12 months.

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eHotelier

JUNE 8, 2023

Life-threatening effects can occur within two minutes of use, so it crucial to identify the symptoms as quickly as possible and you must train hotel staff about this deadly drug.

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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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Lodging

JUNE 12, 2023

CHICAGO and MCLEAN, Virginia—Grubhub and Homewood Suites by Hilton are bringing off-premises dining options to guests with the Grubhub app through a partnership at nearly 500 Homewood Suites locations across the country. Guests at Homewood Suites properties in the United States that don’t have on-site dining options will be able to order from local restaurants and convenience stores on Grubhub via geolocation and QR codes around the property that take them directly to the Grubhub […] The p

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 30, 2023

-Life House, an innovative management company for independent hotels, is proud to announce the launch of its Referral Program. The hotel industry is in a period of low transaction and development activity and the program is designed to support those folks who are particularly impacted, including brokers, developers, architects, designers, and hotel owners.

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Skift Blog

JUNE 9, 2023

Skift Take: In some ways, Expedia Group's potential narrowing of the take rate gap with Booking Holdings has a lot to do with Booking's strategic decisions — pushing more into the U.S. and expanding its lower-margin flights business.

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Hotel News Resource

JUNE 28, 2023

While boutique hotels have traditionally achieved lower occupancies, room rates and revenues than their larger, international rivals the tables have turned according to new CBRE Viewpoint, which highlights a significant shift in domestic travel demand.

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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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Travelboom Marketing

JUNE 30, 2023

Google My Business for hotels (now Google Business Profile ), is a free local search product that opens the door to a bevy of hotel SEO opportunities and increased visibility of your property. Whether you’re running a hotel or bed & breakfast, you can use a Google Business Profile to better promote your property and increase your presence in the local search results.

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eHotelier

JUNE 25, 2023

Whether it’s a leisurely drive through scenic landscapes or a chauffeured tour of a new city, luxury ground transportation transforms ordinary journeys into extraordinary adventures, leaving guests with cherished memories that they will fondly recall for years to come.

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Lodging

JUNE 29, 2023

The bleisure travel trend, the new normal and updated technology were major points of emphasis during the opening panel discussion at the inaugural Hospitality Show in Las Vegas as executives discussed how today’s customers are changing and expectations have shifted. John Murray, president/CEO, Sonesta International Hotels; Leslie Hale, president/CEO, RLJ Lodging Trust; and Jay Caiafa, COO, IHG, discussed the aforementioned topics and more during a panel entitled “The Demand Generation: Asking F

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Hotel Business

JUNE 28, 2023

The overall price of lodging has climbed 23.6% over the last two years, but a new study from global accommodations search platform trivago reveals there is a continued desire to hit the road this summer, even if it means finding new ways to cut costs. Consumers across the U.S. won’t let rising prices stop them, with a majority (77%) planning to dip into their savings this year to travel.

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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.

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