Skift Blog
APRIL 16, 2023
Skift Take: Higher airfares between European hubs and lower carbon emissions are behind a significant shift to trains, with the trend likely to continue for the rest of the year as more rail operators begin competing across borders.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 28, 2023
Nobu Hospitality is delighted to announce the launch of Nobu Hotel and Restaurant Sevilla. Set in the heart of the Andalusian capital at Plaza de San Francisco, the brand’s latest opening occupies two early 20th century residential buildings, lovingly restored to enhance their traditional architecture. Facing the plateresque façade of the City Hall, Nobu Hotel Sevilla features 25 stylish guest rooms and suites, and an expansive rooftop terrace complete with a swimming pool and dining area which
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Lodging
APRIL 3, 2023
Despite the overall U.S. economy adding 517,000 jobs at the beginning of 2023, the leisure and hospitality sector remains understaffed with two million open jobs, according to the U.S. Travel Association. Meanwhile, 79 percent of hoteliers say their hotels are understaffed, and 81 percent are unable to fill open positions, according to American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) research.
Hotel Management
APRIL 18, 2023
Vista Hospitality Group has added two new positions to its executive team as the company prepares for future growth. Jordan Rodgers has been named Regional General Manager while Stuart Nielsen has been appointed to the position of Head of Growth and Development. Rodgers will oversee Vista’s mid-market to luxury hotel operations including Next Melbourne, Ink Melbourne, voco Brisbane, Hotel Indigo Brisbane and The Sebel Canberra along with the collection of Sage and Country Comfort properties arou
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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
eHotelier
APRIL 23, 2023
The more we interact and communicate with satisfied, dissatisfied and neutral guests, the more insights we will glean from them. We can learn from all types of reviews and ultimately improve every subsequent guest stay.
Hotel News Resource
APRIL 26, 2023
Four Towers, Over 1100 Rooms, Suites + Villas, VAI music and entertainment venue featuring a $40 Million State-Of-The-Art Stage,12 Signature Restaurants, Konos Island and Beach Oasis, Luxury Spa, Nightclub Venue, Rides, Attractions, Curated Retail and Art Installations
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Hospitality Net
APRIL 6, 2023
After a few years of restricted movement, people are keen to make the most of travel opportunities — it seems even as part of their work. Employees are making the decision to enhance corporate travel opportunities with rest, relaxation, and adventure — the combination of business and leisure, also called ‘bleisure’, sets an intention for combining work and play, and has no doubt come about partly in response to Covid-19.
Lodging
APRIL 3, 2023
Most hospitality executives will acknowledge the industry’s property-level labor problems didn’t start with the pandemic, but the shutdown that occurred as a result certainly took the issue to another level, with many workers leaving never to return. So, as we reach three years since the outbreak of the pandemic, what has been the overall impact of a well-documented labor shortage on an industry built around personal service and human interaction?
Hotel Management
APRIL 4, 2023
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour has officially opened its new luxury spa, inviting guests and Sydneysiders alike to experience its holistic wellness offering. Set across two levels overlooking Darling Harbour, Sofitel Spa Darling Harbour features seven spacious treatment rooms including two suites, designed by PikeWithers, an infrared sauna, contemplation deck and relaxation lounge.
eHotelier
APRIL 11, 2023
Make sure you utilise feedback, whether positive or negative, to improve your hotel and your online reputation Sometimes all it takes to change someone's mind about your hotel is a few well-thought-out words by a sympathetic and professional manager.
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
Hotel News Resource
APRIL 17, 2023
This is a long-term project, with previous Traveler Tribes report releases in 2007 (exploring the sector in 2020) and 2015 (making predictions for 2030). Each is a fascinating time capsule, revealing how the future looked from vantage points in the past. Today, I would like to look back and see how our predictions have fared – what did we get right and what did we get wrong?
Skift Blog
APRIL 6, 2023
Skift Take: Recent advancements in artificial intelligence have the potential to transform sectors across the travel industry. This newsletter will keep you informed every step of the way.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 11, 2023
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Nepal based Shangri-La Hotel & Resort Group to develop four new hotels in - InterContinental Kathmandu Lazimpat, Hotel Indigo Pokhara Gharipatan, InterContinental Resort Pokhara Begnas Lake, and InterContinental Resort Chitwan, Meghauli. The signing will see IHG add close to 500 rooms to its portfolio in Nepal, and debut two of its global brands, InterContinental and Hotel Indigo in the mark
Lodging
APRIL 3, 2023
The last few years have been anything but “business as usual” for the hospitality industry. After suffering its worst year on record in 2020, global tourism grew by a staggering 60 percent in 2022 and is projected to increase another 30 percent in 2023, according to a report from Economist Intelligence. But perhaps more important than the rate at which guests are now traveling, COVID-19 has changed both how and why they travel.
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Hotel Management
APRIL 6, 2023
In the New Zealand adventure capital of Queenstown, you’ll find some of the nation’s best wineries, activities, food and hotels, including a luxurious property under Accor’s globally-acclaimed Sofitel brand. James Wilkinson checks-in. The Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa has been one of New Zealand’s top luxury properties since it first opened, thanks to the stylish rooms and suites, fantastic food and beverage and wonderful hospitality.
eHotelier
APRIL 19, 2023
In a fast-paced world where guests expect self-service and personalization, lodging properties should assign resources to fully optimize their front-desk operations and deliver the attention that every guest deserves.
Hotel News Resource
APRIL 24, 2023
Swissôtel Genting Highlands, located at an altitude of 3,000 feet, will be part of King's Park, in Genting Highlands, a development by Highlands ParkCity, in partnership with Yuk Tung Group and CrownHie Estate Malaysia.
Skift Blog
APRIL 24, 2023
Skift Take: Scaling a walking tour experience in a famous city like New York isn't only about competing for the masses. It might sound counterintuitive, but five entrepreneurs chosen by the Alliance for Downtown New York will have to do the exact opposite to stand out.
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Hospitality Net
APRIL 14, 2023
Atlantis Bay debuts newly renovated rooms, including 5 brand new luxury suites, and redesigned common lounge areas, all overlooking the private Bay of Sirens.
Lodging
APRIL 17, 2023
Referring to AAHOA as the “greatest American dream story,” Tyler Morse of MCR delivered a keynote during AAHOACON ’23 in which he offered plenty of business advice for association members on everything from rate strategies to dealing with disruptors. Morse, who is CEO of MCR—one of the largest owner/operators in the U.S. lodging industry—began by imploring hoteliers to push rate.
Hotel Management
APRIL 2, 2023
The Star Sydney CEO and Group Head of Transformation, Scott Wharton, is stepping down later this month to accept a role outside of the business, prompting a leadership restructure at The Star Entertainment Group. Wharton, a former Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) executive, announced his resignation, eight months after being appointed. He will vacate the position on April 28, 2023.
eHotelier
APRIL 10, 2023
Hotels can effectively grow revenue today through applying revenue management strategies to the practice of upselling. By analysing guest data, using dynamic pricing strategies, leveraging pricing psychology, personalizing offers, and providing staff with the right tools and training, hotels can improve overall business performance.
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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.
Hotel Business
APRIL 11, 2023
A record number of loyalty program members should help hotel brands lower their customer acquisition costs, increase direct-to-consumer engagement and offset any occupancy shortfalls during an economic downturn, according to CBRE. Direct access to a base of loyal customers is a benefit to owning and operating a branded hotel. Loyalty members can help drive occupancy during off-peak periods or weaker economic conditions.
Skift Blog
APRIL 15, 2023
Skift Take: In an era of blended travel, meaning tacking on a weekend vacation rental to a business trip in a hotel, Expedia's new loyalty program would be flexible enough to accommodate this sort of trip mashup.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 13, 2023
Accor has signed a deal with Shekhar Resorts to open the first Fairmont hotel in Agra, home of the Taj Mahal - one of the seven wonders of the world and an UNESCO World Heritage Site in India.
Lodging
APRIL 30, 2023
According to a 2021 McKinsey & Company report, companies who excel at personalization generate 40 percent more revenue from those activities than companies who are merely average in that key area. The hospitality experience is particularly suited to customization, and hoteliers can certainly benefit from excelling in catering to guests’ individual preferences.
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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.
Hospitality Tech
APRIL 11, 2023
Standardized BI reporting restricts creativity while a customized approach to reports, dashboards, charts and graphs presents data to hotel operators in ways that make sense to each property or brand.
eHotelier
APRIL 30, 2023
The hospitality workforce is increasingly home to single childless workers. The time has come to address their needs, prompting organisations to create more supportive environments for employees, whilst also boosting hotel outcomes.
Hotel Business
APRIL 26, 2023
Twenty Four Seven Hotels, a third-party hospitality management company for premium-branded, select-service and lifestyle hotel segments in the western U.S., has named Dan Grunbeck corporate F&B director. In the newly created role, he will implement and lead strategic operations to enhance offerings and partner with hotels to create unique, market-based food and beverage concepts, as well as source quality products that adhere to brand standards.
Skift Blog
APRIL 5, 2023
Skift Take: Buying up smaller agencies has now become the tried-and-tested method of expansion for Navan, the corporate travel agency formerly known as TripActions. But this approach is highly relevant in India, with its mostly offline corporate travel booking practices.
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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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