September, 2023

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Mastering influencer collaborations: elevating your hotel’s brand in the digital era

eHotelier

Before diving into any collaborations, it is essential to ensure that your social media channels are in top shape to maximize the success of your influencer partnerships. Let's explore the key considerations and steps for working with influencers.

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Airbnb CEO on ‘Essentially’ Eliminating Cleaning Fees

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The plan doesn't actually eliminate cleaning fees. Instead, it's meant to prevent users from seeing an unexpected price jump just before check-out — arguably the more frustrating issue.

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Hyatt To Introduce New Home Rental Offering: Homes & Hideaways by World of Hyatt

Hotel News Resource

When the offering launches, which is expected in the coming weeks, World of Hyatt members will have direct booking access to a unique collection of short-term private home rentals from beachfront escapes to mountainside ski chalets, where they can earn and redeem points beyond the traditional hotel stay.

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Double Digit Growth in Global Hospitality Industry for Q4, with Europe Leading the Way

Amadeus Hospitality

Originally published to the Amadeus newsroom 2023 global hotel occupancy levels are trending 10% ahead of 2022 with Q4 on-the-books reservations up 11% over last year, according to Amadeus data September 27, 2023 – There is a sense of buoyancy in the global hospitality industry as we head into the fourth quarter of 2023. According to new Demand360 ® business intelligence data from travel technology leader Amadeus , global hotel occupancy levels up to the end of August 2023 have been an ave

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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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Announcing the opening of SO/ Uptown Dubai

Hospitality Net

Making its stylish debut within Dubai’s up-and-coming new smart district, SO/Uptown Dubai brings a slice of avant garde living, unique identity, and design narrative to DMCC’s Uptown Dubai district with luxurious, sartorial guestrooms, distinctive dining experiences and breath-taking views of the city’s skyline.

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From Zero to Hero: 4 Ways a Hotel Crm Can Level up Your Marketing Efforts

Refine

As a hotel marketer, you know that managing multiple communication channels to reach out to potential guests can be an overwhelming task. With the ever-evolving digital landscape, it's becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with the latest trends and ensure consistent brand messaging across all channels. To make matters worse, gathering insights from guest data The post From Zero to Hero: 4 Ways a Hotel Crm Can Level up Your Marketing Efforts appeared first on Revfine.com.

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Introducing Skift’s New Editor-in-Chief: Sarah Kopit

Skift Blog

Skift Take: On our quest to become *the* most influential force in the global business of travel, we're bringing in new top leadership for editorial. Excited to build the next phase of Skift with Sarah and Lex.

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Build a Cohesive Customer Experience Using the Tools You Already Have

Hospitality Tech

Optimizing the solutions you already have and empowering your teams to work more collaboratively will allow you to streamline and harmonize the customer experience delivery without revamping your entire system.

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Fontainebleau Las Vegas has arrived on the strip

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Fontainebleau Las Vegas has arrived on the strip Fontainebleau Las Vegas has arrived on the strip The iconic Fontainebleau brand has arrived on the Las Vegas Strip as Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the luxury resort and casino brought to life by Fontainebleau Development… Seamlessly connecting the past, present and future, the 67-story Fontainebleau Las Vegas – the tallest occupiable building in Nevada — is the first western expansion for the iconic brand.

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HFTP Announces Return of Entrepreneur 20X at Major 2024 Events, Applications Now Open

Hospitality Net

Austin, Texas (September 28, 2023) — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is pleased to announce the return of the premier hospitality technology pitch competition Entrepreneur 20X (E20X) at three events in 2024. Startups will have the opportunity to present their cutting-edge platforms at HFTP’s inaugural Digital Horizons 360 (DH360) Symposium in Europe in February and at HITEC Dubai and HITEC North America in June.

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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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Interview with Founder Juanjo Rodriguez of The Hotels Network

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In this interview, we speak with Juanjo Rodriguez, the co-founder of the Hotels Network and an expert in facilitating direct bookings for hotels. The Hotels Network offers several solutions designed to help hotels attract more direct business and become less reliant on third-party platforms, like online travel agencies (OTAs). The post Interview with Founder Juanjo Rodriguez of The Hotels Network appeared first on Revfine.com.

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The challenge of aligning a hotel group towards a shared vision

eHotelier

Here's an in-depth look at how making your hotel's vision clear and relatable can inspire everyone, make work more meaningful, and create memorable experiences for your guests.

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Government Shutdown: The Impact on Key Travel Sectors

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Brief government shutdowns haven’t typically had a big impact on the travel industry. But the longer they go on, the greater the chance for staffing issues and other service disruptions.

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Navigating the Metaverse: Innovations and Opportunities for the Hospitality Industry

Hospitality Tech

The metaverse is not just a trend; it's a paradigm shift that will redefine how guests interact with your brand.

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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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Peachtree deploys $1.1B in commercial real estate investments

Hotel Business

Peachtree Group , a diversified commercial real estate investment company, has revealed its credit division has closed $556 million in loan originations of the $1.1 billion the company deployed year-to-date. The remaining $526 million was deployed to acquire five hotels and undertake three new hotel development projects. The company also opened five hotels that were under construction as of September 2023.

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Deloitte: Travel Leaders Embrace Automation and Tech As Workforce Challenges Continue to Weigh on Industry

Hotel News Resource

Article - Deloitte: Travel Leaders Embrace Automation and Tech As Workforce Challenges Continue to Weigh on Industry - Amid ongoing labor concerns, hospitality leaders leverage digital and technology solutions to enhance traveler experience

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Sterling Launches Resort within Gujarat’s Largest Theme Park at Vadodara

Hospitality Net

Sterling Holiday Resorts, India’s leading leisure hospitality brand, announced the opening of its new resort Sterling Aatapi Wonderland, Vadodara located within Gujarat’s largest theme park.

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Embracing sustainability: green hotel renovation strategies

eHotelier

Embracing sustainability: green hotel renovation strategies - Insights A renovation might be a big undertaking, but making sustainable upgrades is well worth it in the long run.

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Preventing Employee Burnout in Restaurants & Hospitality: An Integrated Approach

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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Hopper CEO Claims Expedia Lost Bookings After Their Split

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Competition certainly played a role in the Expedia-Hopper split. Which company suffered the greatest? The larger company, Expedia, had more resources to absorb a hit.

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The Brit List Awards 2023: shortlist announced

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs The Brit List Awards 2023: shortlist announced The Brit List Awards 2023: shortlist announced Regarded and respected globally as the industry’s most widespread campaign to identify the leading interior designers, architects, hoteliers and brands, The Brit List Awards 2023 has unveiled this year’s shortlist, which includes more than 150 individuals and projects selected across 12 categories… Not being content with a single grand gesture in the form of the awards ceremony of Th

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Forecast for new hotel openings in the Americas through 2025

Hotel Business

In the latest Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Reports from Lodging Econometrics (LE), the total Americas—comprising the U.S., Canada and Latin America—hotel construction pipeline stands at 6,399 projects/785,897 rooms. The U.S. has 5,572 projects/660,061 rooms; Canada has 275 projects/37,359 rooms; and Latin America has 552 projects/88,477 rooms currently in their respective pipelines.

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How Technology Improves Fan Engagement, Experience on Game Day

Hospitality Tech

From cashless concessions to interactive promotions, technology can help venues create a more immersive, personalized and convenient sporting event experience.

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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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433 Room Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa Sold

Hotel News Resource

Black Creek Mexico announced that affiliates of Alojica, a BCM sponsored investment platform, have completed the acquisition of the Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort & Spa, from an affiliate of Marriott International, Inc.

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Hotel guest profiles and how you can connect with them?

eHotelier

Hotel guest profiles and how you can connect with them? - Insights How you profile your guests – or segmentation as it is popularly called – defines the effectiveness of your marketing.

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Breeze Airways Sees Softer Bookings as Airline Growth Outpaces Fall Travel Demand

Skift Blog

Skift Take: It may not be a good time to be a budget airline in the U.S. but that's not slowing the growth of David Neeleman's latest venture, Breeze Airways.

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Great Plains’ Sitatunga Private Island opens in Botswana

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Great Plains’ Sitatunga Private Island opens in Botswana Great Plains’ Sitatunga Private Island opens in Botswana Great Plains, the iconic eco-tourism company, has announced the opening of Sitatunga Private Island, a water-based Réserve-Collection Safari Camp in the upper reaches of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, built entirely from recycled materials… Built on a raised, wrap-around railway sleeper private deck, Sitatunga Private Island can accommodate a maximum of fo

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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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Away Together, Celitech partner

Hotel Business

Away Together , a mobile application that brings all components of the travel industry together on one platform, has entered into a partnership with Celitech, an eSIM platform company focused on helping businesses offer affordable connectivity for travelers. “The second you touch down and your phone connects to a foreign tower, the exorbitant fees begin with your cellular provider,” said Al Fares, CEO, Celitech.

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CASE STUDY: Gekabi Chub Cay Private Island Resort Cuts Energy Use in Half

Hospitality Tech

Energy waste is unacceptable at this island resort because it’s completely disconnected from any larger power grid and must produce every watt of power used on the island.

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The enduring explorer

SiteMinder

Big picture Humans are wired to travel. It’s a fundamental aspect of our nature, inseparable from who we are. In recent years, time without its magic has only served to make it more valuable, meaning that while external forces may push us to adapt, travel can now never be compromised. The global intention to travel more Globally, 91% of survey respondents told us that, over the next 12 months, they intend to travel at least the same amount as they did over the year past.

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Can fitness be a primary booking driver?

eHotelier

The most successful hotel brands in the near future will be those that identify a growing demand and work to serve this desire with approachable and appropriate experiences. You should be developing a process for continual evolution of your fitness programming to capture a slice of this ever-growing pie.

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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.