May, 2023

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4 Things to Know About the Future of the U.S. Hotel Market

Hotel News Resource

Hotels still face many challenges, including the ongoing talent shortage and the slow return of large business meetings and events - the bread and butter for many urban properties. However, leisure travelers, especially those taking drive vacations or traveling domestically, and trends in remote work, continue to fuel growth.

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Choice Hotels Explores Buying Wyndham: Report

Skift Blog

Skift Take: It's unclear if talks between the two largest U.S. operators of non-luxury hotels are earnest. But even the idea that Choice Hotels is interested in a merger speaks volumes about how the sector is becoming a scale game.

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10 smart hotel cost control ideas to save money

eHotelier

Cost can always be reduced, but how does this multi-facted issue impact your day-to-day operations and how will it reflect on your guest experience? Here are ways to turn cost issues into a competitive advantage.

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Nobu Hospitality Expands into Lisbon

Hospitality Net

Nobu Hospitality, the fastest growing luxury lifestyle brand founded by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro, and Meir Teper, is pleased to announce its expansion into Portugal marking another significant milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy.

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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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New Management Company Aperture Brings Growth Plans Into Focus

Lodging

Intent on considerably expanding its third-party management portfolio and positioning itself for growth through a potential acquisition, Banyan Tree Management recently relaunched as Aperture Hotels. Led by President/CEO Charles Oswald, Atlanta, Georgia-based Aperture Hotels represents what he describes a “whole new company.” For over a year, Oswald held the same position for Banyan Tree Management, which had served as the management arm for Banyan Investment Group and its portfolio of 15 proper

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The Ultimate Personal Touch

Hotel Management

Accor has launched Handwritten Collection, a portfolio of hotels that offer an intimate and stylish experience. The Handwritten Collection portfolio is expected to reach more than 250 hotels by 2030. Accor is growing it’s hotel portfolio with the addition of a new brand – Handwritten Collection – a global portfolio of bespoke hotels offering an intimate and stylish hospitality experience.

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Saudi Tourism Promotes Its All-Season Appeal With New Campaign

Skift Blog

Skift Take: When you are a destination as ambitious as Saudi Arabia with an aim to attract 100 million annual visitors by 2030, you have to emphasize year-round appeal to avoid missing out on travelers.

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Cryptocurrency adoption in the hotel industry

eHotelier

Adopting cryptocurrency should align with your overall business goals and strategies. It’s not a one-size-fits-all solution, but with the right approach, it can be a significant addition to your hotel’s payment options.

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Adnan Malik Promoted to Chief Revenue Officer of Magnuson Hotels

Hospitality Net

Magnuson Hotels is pleased to announce the promotion of Adnan Malik to the position of Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). In his new role, Malik will oversee the company’s revenue management strategy and drive initiatives to enhance revenue growth across the organization.

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Must Start Somewhere: Sourcing the Next Big Ideas in Lodging Tech

Lodging

Ambitious entrepreneurs in lodging technology innovation are motivated by a passion to improve the industry, companies, people, and maybe even the world. Driven by a desire to succeed, they work tirelessly to secure the funding, backing, and press necessary to transform their fledgling idea into a thriving business operation. But how do these ideas start?

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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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Video: Voyages lights up Uluru with Wintjiri Wiru drone show

Hotel Management

Three years in the making and with an investment in excess of AUD$10 million, Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia has brought ancient storytelling to life using state-of-the-art technology to create Wintjiri Wiru, a fully-immersive light and sound experience with Uluru as its backdrop. With two shows per night from 10 May, more than 1,100 drones will take to the skies to depict a chapter of the ancient Mala story from Kaltukatjara to Uluru.

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How to Create Thriving Hospitality Teams in the Post-pandemic World - By Sarah Diehl

Hotel News Resource

Today, job candidates are not only less plentiful but also less experienced, and the new labor force requires hospitality operators to do more with less. Industry-leading employers are finding creative ways to attract quality talent, invest in employee development, and capture labor efficiencies in their business models, but some hospitality operators are struggling to adapt.

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Interview: Airbnb CEO On How Its Service Will Radically Change With AI, By Next Year

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The AI-driven Airbnb is coming, so watch its trajectory of launches later this year and mid next year. Chesky promises it will be a whole different service by next year.

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How Generative AI is transforming travel marketing

eHotelier

Here is a closer look at how generative AI will impact travel marketing along with examples of its potential applications in hotels, destinations, restaurants, cruise companies and airlines.

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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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American Hotels Support Nearly One in 25 U.S. Jobs

Hospitality Net

American hotels support 8.3 million American jobs, which is equivalent to nearly one in 25 U.S. jobs, according to an economic analysis released today by the American Hotel & Lodging Association and Oxford Economics.

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IHG Announces Jolyon Bulley as Americas CEO Successor

Lodging

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced that Jolyon Bulley will succeed Elie Maalouf as Americas CEO. Bulley is currently IHG’s CEO for the Greater China region, and also the group’s transformation lead for Luxury & Lifestyle. The appointment follows the announcement on May 5 that Maalouf will become IHG’s group CEO on July 1 following Keith Barr’s decision to step down to return with his family to the United States.

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Meet the Sommelier: Camilla Luzzi, The Ritz-Carlton, Perth

Hotel Management

With curated wine experiences in high demand, HM spoke to hotel sommeliers to get an insight into key trends in the world of wine. Here, The Ritz-Carlton, Perth Sommelier, Camilla Luzzi, shares an insight into her role and discusses the wine experience at the hotel’s new Club Lounge. The Ritz Carlton Perth Club Lounge Bar How did you get into this area?

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ChatGPT and Generative AI - How Hotels Benefit Today - By Alan Young

Hotel News Resource

I don’t use chatbots. 60% of millennials say they have used chatbots. 70% of them say they had a positive experience, (via Forbes) but for me, I have just not engaged with them, until now. With the meteoric rise of ChatGPT over the past few months and with major travel companies like Expedia embracing them, I have become somewhat of a convert.

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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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A Growing Influencer Class Attracts a Larger Piece of Destination Marketing

Skift Blog

Skift Take: As the social media influencer industry evolves and matures, destination marketing organizations are, in turn, taking them seriously as agents in their efforts to grow visitation.

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Best practices to improve hotel maintenance management

eHotelier

Plumbing, HVAC, lighting, and the overall appearance of the establishment are areas of special focus for hotel maintenance teams. When all building systems are functioning smoothly, guests are more likely to spread positive feedback, ultimately benefiting the hotel's reputation.

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Insignia Hospitality Group Opens TownePlace Suites by Marriott Sacramento Rancho Cordova

Hospitality Net

The 117-suite TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Rancho Cordova, California is now open for business. Located at 11212 Point East Drive, the all-suite hotel will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and operated by Insignia Hospitality Group, Inc. of Midland, Texas.

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MMI Assumes Management of Cambria Suites in Fort Mill, South Carolina

Lodging

FLOWOOD, Mississippi—Officials of MMI Hotel Group (MMI) announced the company has assumed management of the Cambria Suites in Fort Mill, South Carolina. This 127-room Cambria Suites joins a portfolio of properties that are managed and/or owned by MMI, including The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort on St. Simons Island, Georgia; Mission Inn Resort & Club in Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida; and The James Madison Inn boutique hotel in Madison, Georgia.

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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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Salter Brothers acquires five luxury boutique hotels in NSW

Hotel Management

Australian-owned global fund manager Salter Brothers is growing its luxury hotel portfolio with the acquisition of Escarpment Group’s five boutique properties in NSW. The portfolio, totalling 237 rooms, includes hotels and estates located across tourism hotspots the Blue Mountains and Hunter Valley regions. Parklands Country Gardens and Lodges, Blackheath Lilianfels Resort and Spa (89 rooms), The Hydro Majestic Hotel (84 rooms), Echoes Boutique Hotel (14 rooms), Parklands Country Gardens and Lod

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Prizeotel Dublin to Open Q1 2025 in Ireland

Hotel News Resource

Located on James Street in Dublin, prizeotel Dublin will be situated in the 'Liberties' area, one of Dublin's oldest and most historic neighborhoods just outside of the medieval walled city, dating back to the twelfth century.

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Booking Holdings Sees Next-Gen AI as Advancing the Connected Trip

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Any changes the next wave of artificial intelligence might bring will not be instantaneous. Booking Holdings has time to act to sustain its current position in online travel.

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Website design and UX trends for 2023

eHotelier

Ease of experience and personalization has emerged as the most crucial components of any online interaction in 2023 — especially as it pertains to transactional traffic. Because of this, it should be a top priority of any hospitality entity to ensure that prospective guests are able to enjoy a hassle-free undertaking when navigating an online presence.

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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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Hotel Westland, a New Carbon Positive Hotel by Urban Villages to Open in Seattle

Hospitality Net

Environmental Stewards to Convert 116-Year-Old Structure in Celebrated Pioneer Square into a Modern, 120-Room Hotel, Flagship Restaurant, and Rooftop Bar in Partnership With Aparium Hotel Group and With Design by The Miller Hull Partnership and Curioso Interior Design.

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Hilton Reports Q1 2023 Financial Results

Lodging

MCLEAN, Virginia—Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported its first quarter 2023 financial results. Metrics from the results include: The post Hilton Reports Q1 2023 Financial Results appeared first on LODGING Magazine.

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Accor to open 132-room Novotel in ‘Melbourne’s second city’

Hotel Management

Accor has signed a deal with asset management company APH Holding to introduce a new-build Novotel in the Melbourne suburb of Box Hill. The 132-room Novotel Melbourne Box Hill, which is set to open in January 2025, will feature conference and events facilities including a 200-capacity ballroom, as well as an all-day dining restaurant, lobby bar/café and rooftop bar.

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The Rise of Bleisure: Combining Leisure with Business Travel

Hotel News Resource

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.

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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.