June, 2023

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Booking.com Launches New AI Trip Planner to Enhance Travel Planning Experience

Hospitality Net

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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Inside NEOM: Saudi Arabia’s Ambitious Blueprint for a Sustainable Tourism Economy

Skift Blog

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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Five Best Practices to Increase Market Share and Gain Loyal Guests for Resorts

Lodging

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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Marriott invests in next gen talent with student apprenticeship program

Hotel Management

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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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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Unlocking Hotel Growth: Harnessing Data Driven Benchmarking to Outperform Competitors

Hotel News Resource

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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Web Exclusive: Getting to know a hotel pastry chef

Hotel Business

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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Travel CEOs Talk Artificial Intelligence

Skift Blog

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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Parking Profits: As Occupancy Stalls, Hoteliers Increase Revenue From Drive-In Guests

Lodging

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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Exclusive: hotel market expansion to peak in next 12 months, says CBRE

Hotel Management

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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Fake hotel reviews – what’s being done to fight review fraud

eHotelier

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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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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Cornell honors Meyer and Kyricos

Hotel Business

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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Student portrait - from army leadership to hospitality excellence

Hospitality Net

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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Airbnb Says These Rules Chill the Host Registration Process in New York City

Skift Blog

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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E-Bikes: An Emerging Amenity for Hotels

Lodging

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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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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The Star sells Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort to family consortium for $192 million

Hotel Management

Luxury Gold Coast hotel Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort has been sold for AU$192 million in a joint purchase by the Karedis and Laundy families. The hotel was sold by Australian Wattle Development Pty Ltd – which is 50% owned by The Star Entertainment Group with Chow Tai Fook Enterprises and Far East Consortium as consortium partners – for AU$52 million more than the AU$140 million the business paid for the property back in January 2017.

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3 reasons why successful teams earn your trust

eHotelier

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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A Conversation with Microsoft: How Will Generative AI Transform the Future of Travel? - By Fredrik Odeen

Hotel News Resource

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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IntercityHotel brand comes to Rotterdam-Schiedam

Hospitality Net

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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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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American Travelers Boost UK Tourism Recovery

Skift Blog

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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Grubhub and Homewood Suites Partnership Delivers Off-Premises Dining Options

Lodging

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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Exclusive: Salter Brothers launches luxury retreats brand

Hotel Management

Fund manager Salter Brothers is taking its hotels business to the next level with the launch of its very own hospitality brand, Ardour, after 24 months of research and development. Coming to market in 2024, Ardour is a brand of boutique luxury lifestyle hotels that will offer a retreat experience on a grander scale with facilities to cater for large groups including event spaces, day spas and multiple restaurants.

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Fentanyl in hotels: what you need to know to keep guests and staff safe

eHotelier

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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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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Major Concert Tours Seem to Be Boosting Hotel Performance All Around the World

Hotel News Resource

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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Life House Launches a New Referral Program to Give Back to the Hotel Industry

Hospitality Net

-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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The Case for Expedia Narrowing the Profit Gap With Booking Holdings

Skift Blog

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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C-Level Execs Weigh In On Impact Of ‘Bleisure’ Trend, Technology During Hospitality Show Panel

Lodging

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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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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An authentically Adelaide stay – inside TRYP by Wyndham Pulteney Street

Hotel Management

Powered by the city, TRYP celebrates the energy that ignites Adelaide. One of the newest hotels to open in the South Australian capital is TRYP by Wyndham Pulteney Street Adelaide. It has quickly garnered a reputation for delivering uniquely Adelaide stays through its brand ethos to celebrate the city, its central location, beautifully appointed accommodation, and exceptional service.

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8 ways to boost direct conversions with an effective hotel website

eHotelier

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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GlobalData Upgrades UK Economic Growth Projection for 2023

Hotel News Resource

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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Meliá and Rafael Nadal celebrate opening of first ZEL branded resort in Mallorca

Hospitality Net

ZEL, the new hotel brand between Meliá Hotels International and tennis player Rafael Nadal, has announced the grand opening of its first location ZEL Mallorca. The hotel celebrated with a fiesta attended by a host of famous faces to kick off the collaboration between Rafael Nadal and Meliá Hotels International. Both Nadal and Gabriel Escarrer, Chairman and CEO of Meliá Hotels International, were in attendance to welcome more than three hundred guests and enjoyed a memorable Mediterranean evening

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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.