August, 2024

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The New World of Travel Startup Funding

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Skift has covered hundreds of travel startup funding rounds over the past few years, and we’ve spoken with numerous founders and investors about the state of venture capital. They all tell a similar story: There’s money to be had, but the bar is much higher now.

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Paving the Way to Extended Stay: How Franchisors Can Set Up Developers for Success

Lodging

LODGING brings you the first installment of our three-part Ownership Series, providing owner perspectives on various hot topics and industry trends. We speak with Damon C. Healey, managing principal of Eternal Companies, on the various ways that a brand can facilitate success in the extended-stay sector. The extended-stay segment is attracting developers for three fundamental reasons: opportunity, performance, and longevity.

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The importance of diversity and inclusion in advertising

Hospitality Net

At Expedia Group, we operate with a core belief that travel is a force for good and a mission that travel should be accessible for everyone, everywhere. Like many industries, travel has not been accessible to people of all abilities and backgrounds, and the desire to challenge that continues to shape our core belief. Despite positive intent, these challenges can range from physical barriers for people with disabilities to safety and acceptance concerns for people of color or those in the LGBTQIA

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Trilogy hits double digits with trio of signings in Sydney’s west

Hotel Management

Trilogy Hotels has secured management of three additional hotels in Sydney’s west, expanding its partnership with two prominent hotel owners. Novotel Sydney Parramatta, Mercure Sydney Parramatta and Leura Gardens Resort are the latest hotels to join Trilogy, taking its portfolio to 10. The 194-room Novotel Sydney Parramatta and 165-room Mercure Sydney Parramatta are both owned by the Huang family, which has now assigned four of its Sydney hotels to Trilogy including Holiday Inn Sydney Airport –

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Don't Let AI Pass You By: The New Era of Personalized Sales Coaching & Development

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive

Are you curious about how artificial intelligence is reshaping sales coaching, learning, and development? Join Brendan Sweeney and Devyn Blume of Allego for an engaging new webinar exploring AI's transformative role in sales coaching and performance improvement! Brendan and Devyn will share actionable insights and strategies for integrating AI into coaching and development - ensuring personalized, effective, and scalable training!

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Leading change effectively – Insights from top hospitality leaders

eHotelier

Welcome to a collection of insights and learnings based on the lived experiences of some of the many hospitality managers encountered at EHL. Based on practicing a set of key principles and behaviors, becoming an effective change leader is a skill that develops over time. The need for constant change It has become almost commonplace.

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The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas and Amadeus Join Forces to Expand Hospitality Employment and Job Training

Amadeus Hospitality

August 1, 2024 – The Culinary Academy of Las Vegas and Amadeus , together with the Culinary Union are pleased to announce a first-of-its-kind partnership between the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas and Amadeus to support the continued post-pandemic recovery of the hotel industry and to connect hospitality workers with good union jobs and on-the-job training.

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Five Questions Hoteliers Should Ask About In-Room Entertainment

Lodging

Strive to offer guests the same entertainment experience they enjoy at home. Fill out the form below to see how. By clicking “Submit,” I acknowledge and agree to the use of my contact information to receive messages about offerings from LODGING Media, its brands, affiliates and/or third-party partners, consistent with LODGING Media’s Privacy Policy.

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Relais & Châteaux Publishes Second Sustainability Report and Records Positive Gains Across Almost Every Indicator

Hospitality Net

The new publication demonstrates positive gains across almost all its indicators and core objectives against the Association’s first sustainability report, published in 2022. The report also announces the formation of a Sustainability Commission, with members hand-picked by President Laurent Gardinier, to advance and accelerate the Association’s sustainability action plan.

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Hyatt Regency Sydney calls in army of insects to tackle food waste on a major scale

Hotel Management

Hyatt Regency Sydney, Australia’s largest hotel at 878 keys, is taking a lead on food waste by becoming the first hotel in the world to introduce an insect-powered food waste management system by Goterra onsite. Created by Olympia Yarger, the innovative system utilises Black Soldier Fly larvae, housed in high-tech, containerised units dubbed ‘Maggot Robots’, to rapidly break down large quantities of food waste, reducing it by 95% in just 24 hours.

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Going beyond the room to meet new hotel guest expectations

eHotelier

As we look to the future, the key for hotel marketing leaders and their teams lies in agility and the ability to anticipate and meet travelers' changing desires.

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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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Jeff Toscano named Aspen Hospitality CEO

Hotel Business

Aspen One , the parent company of Aspen Hospitality, Aspen Skiing Company and Aspen Ventures, has appointed Jeff Toscano as CEO of Aspen Hospitality. He will join the team in a transition from current leader Alinio Azevedo starting on Sept. 16. Toscano brings three decades of experience in the luxury-lifestyle market and is known for his ability to create, manage and scale a variety of assets, according to the company.

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Istanbul is the World’s Most Connected Airport, New York and Tokyo Miss the Top 20

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The notable lack of New York, Tokyo, and Delhi in the top 20 highlights the difference between a city's international standing and a given airport's nonstop connectivity.

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AHLA: Industry Groups Celebrate National Hotel Employee Day

Lodging

WASHINGTON—Hotel industry groups—including the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), the National Association of Black Hotel Owners, Operators & Developers (NABHOOD), and the Latino Hotel Association—will recognize National Hotel Employee Day throughout the weekend along with hoteliers across the country.

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The role of total revenue management in a hotel profitability strategy

Hospitality Net

The global hotel industry is firmly positioned in an era of normalized growth levels. That means to achieve greater profits, hotel owners and operators need to explore every possible revenue stream while also working to manage expenses.

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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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Global Hospitality Technology Leader Linda Vallner joins Cloudbeds as Vice President for EMEA

Cloudbeds

San Diego, CA – Cloudbeds , the innovative leader in hospitality management technology, has today announced the appointment of former Oracle and Protel executive Linda Vallner as Vice President for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Vallner’s appointment signals the company’s commitment to enhancing and solidifying its presence in the EMEA region. An expert in the property management system (PMS) domain, she has held senior roles at Protel Hotelsoftware and Oracle Hospitality, including Directo

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Robotics, hotels and storytelling

eHotelier

New research sheds light on how such service robots influence customers’ brand experience – a critical determinant of hotels’ growth and profitability in today’s highly competitive market.

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Wendy Hoekwater launches Net Growth Marketing LLC

Hotel Business

Hospitality industry veteran Wendy Hoekwater has formed Net Growth Marketing LLC , a marketing and sales consulting firm specializing in scaling small- to mid-sized companies in hospitality, travel and tourism. “Having led sales and marketing initiatives for some of the most respected brands in the hospitality industry, including Marriott International, Choice Hotels International and Great Wolf Resorts Inc., I’ve gained a deep understanding of what drives success in this competitive market,R

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United Airlines Flight Attendants Take Step Toward Strike — 99.9% Vote Yes

Skift Blog

Skift Take: United flight attendants are the latest to vote overwhelmingly for a strike as flight attendant negotiations have become particularly contentious this past year.

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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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CBRE Reduces U.S. Hotel Performance Forecast, Lodging Demand Softens

Lodging

DALLAS, Texas—CBRE reduced its forecast for U.S. hotel performance this year as lodging demand softens due to weaker-than-expected leisure travel and slowing corporate profit growth. CBRE now projects a 1.2 percent increase in revenue per available room (RevPAR) growth for 2024, down from the 2.0 percent estimated in May 2024. Nevertheless, CBRE anticipates 2 percent year-over-year growth in RevPAR in the second half of 2024, up from 0.5 percent year-over-year growth in the first half, […]

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How much wellness actually impacts hotel revenue

Hospitality Net

With wellness tourism booming and more hotels and resorts implementing wellness programs, what does it all mean in terms of hotel revenue? The Wellness Real Estate Report 2024 by RLA Global, with statistical support from HotStats, offers some answers to this question.

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How to Make Music Work For Your Hotel

Webrezpro

As a hotelier, your biggest concern is ensuring a great guest experience to attract new business and encourage repeat stays. Providing excellent customer service and five-star amenities is essential, as is creating the right atmosphere. People experience things with all of their senses, so ambiance matters.

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Looking to captivate with TikTok and YouTube shorts? Key video tips for hoteliers

eHotelier

Visual brands like hotels can gain a lot of traction and interest from video content, especially if you use platforms like TikTok and YouTube Shorts. Tailor your content to the platforms’ strengths and you can attract potential guests.

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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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Twenty Four Seven Hotels grows executive team

Hotel Business

Third-party hospitality management company Twenty Four Seven Hotels has named Brian Hughes EVP, business development and promoted Damien Abrams to VP, lifestyle brands. The executive team expansion is a part of the company’s strategic plan for further growth into new markets and segments. “Twenty Four Seven Hotels continues to enjoy strong momentum well into 2024, expanding our footprint in existing markets and entering new ones like Texas,” said David Wani, CEO, Twenty Four Seven Hotels.

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The Impact of Visit Florida’s LGBTQ Travel Page Removal

Skift Blog

Skift Take: We don’t know why the page was removed and Visit Florida won’t say. But it could hurt already strained relations with the LGBTQ community and it doesn’t make sense from a marketing perspective.

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Sourcing for Sustainability: The ROI Justifies Staying Abreast of a Rapidly Evolving Marketplace

Lodging

The starting point for sustainability in the hotel industry is the goals set by owners, brands, and management companies. The objectives can be fairly specific, such as reducing waste or energy consumption by a certain percentage within a certain timeframe, shifting to eco-friendly housekeeping products, or meeting the requirements of a program such as LEED or Green Key.

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Dusit International to manage upscale hotel and luxury residential project in Bangkok

Hospitality Net

- Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has signed a property management agreement with King Square Development Co., Ltd, a Bangkok-based real estate company established by Saha Group and Tokyu Corporation, and King Square Suites Co., Ltd. to manage Dusit Suites Kingsquare, Bangkok and KingsQuare Residence - an upscale hotel and luxury residential project slated to open in 2026.

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Beyond the Basics: How to Develop and Retain a Top-Performing Sales Team

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales at Allego

Maximizing sales rep performance is no easy task. 📈 Traditional sales training methods focus heavily on the first few weeks in the sales role. Companies dedicate time, resources, and budget to onboarding new hires, only for them to forget what was learned in those first few weeks, lose motivation, and struggle to come to grips with their role.

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Case study: James Latham elevating Morchella to new heights

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Case study: James Latham elevating Morchella to new heights Case study: James Latham elevating Morchella to new heights James Latham, leading independent timber, panels and décors distributors, recently supplied a variety of materials to the fit out of Morchella, one of the hottest new additions to the London restaurant scene… Located in a beautifully restored former bank near Exmouth Market, Morchella is a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant and wine bar, offering one of the c

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What can search engine optimization do for your brand?

eHotelier

Search engine optimization is the process of increasing your brand awareness and strength with visibility. People can not invest or purchase what they can not see.

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ELEVAT3 launches sales & marketing division

Hotel Business

Revenue management consultancy firm ELEVAT3 has launched a new sales & marketing division to provide tailored branding solutions for hoteliers, naming industry veteran Beth Barris as EVP, sales & marketing to lead the new offering. “With more than two decades of direct hospitality sales and marketing experience , Beth is the ideal candidate to lead ELEVAT3’s new division,” said Nilesh Patel, partner/cofounder, ELEVAT3.

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The Next Battleground in Short-Term Rentals: Amenities

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Short-term rental hosts are increasingly relying on amenities – like pools, hot tubs and mini golf – to make their listings stand out from the competition, and some say the end result is an “amenities arms race.

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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.