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Hotel Photography Guide: Essential Tips for Making a Visual Impact

Are Morch

In the bustling world of hospitality, the visual appeal of a hotel can make or break its success. Photography isn’t just about capturing images; it’s an art form that breathes life into the very essence of a hotel. This article delves into the heart of hotel photography, exploring essential tips that elevate your visual storytelling, […] The post Hotel Photography Guide: Essential Tips for Making a Visual Impact appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Transformation Coach.

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Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Faces a Justice Department Wary of Airline Combos

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Alaska and Hawaiian are singing a similar tune about their combo that other airlines did before their mergers faced the full force of an anti-consolidation Justice Department.

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Amadeus: Hotel Occupancy Soars This Holiday Season

Lodging

As the world heads toward the holiday season, hoteliers are preparing for demand as people look to travel over Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Amadeus is seeing a peak in demand over the Christmas and New Year period across major markets around the world. Amadeus’ Demand360+ data as of November 27, 2023, showed that global hotel occupancy for the weeks of Christmas and New Year’s is at 23 percent.

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Marriott signs new-build Moxy in Sydney CBD

Hotel Management

Marriott International is expanding its Moxy brand in Australia with the signing of its second Sydney hotel, in partnership with a hotel development consortium, led by Metrics, Rebel Property Group, Pelligra Group and Mustaca Group. The new-build Moxy Sydney Pitt Street, scheduled to open in August 2025, is expected to feature 314 rooms, Sydney’s highest outdoor rooftop bar on level 34, as well as high street retail.

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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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HFTP Announces BAE Ventures as Exclusive Sponsor of Entrepreneur 20X Europe 2024

Hospitality Net

Austin, Texas — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is pleased to announce BAE Ventures as the sponsor of Entrepreneur 20X (E20X) Europe. The successful featuring hospitality technology start-ups will conclude the first day of HFTP’s inaugural Digital Horizons 360 (DH360) symposium on Tuesday, 20 February 2024.

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Booking vs. Google in Travel AI

Skift Blog

Skift Take: No one truly knows how generative AI will shake up the travel industry. Will Google stick with advertising instead of booking? Meanwhile, Booking feels it has advantages as a booking site.

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IHG to open 130-room lifestyle hotel within ‘once-in-a-generation’ Gosford development

Hotel Management

IHG Hotels and Resorts is taking its Voco brand to the New South Wales Central Coast with the signing of a Gosford hotel in partnership with Sydney developer Aland. Opening in early 2025, the 130-room Voco Gosford will offer a contemporary lifestyle hotel as part of a landmark mixed-use development precinct, Archibald by Aland, which will overlook Brisbane Water.

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Edition’s First Caribbean Property Makes Its Debut Within a 620-Acre Nature ReserveiIn Mexico’s Riviera Maya

Hospitality Net

Nestled within the new luxury resort community of Kanai and its natural mangroves, lagoons and beaches, EDITION’s newest gem marries its signature brand of hospitality with the Yucatan Peninsula’s modern and ancient cultures.

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Biden Administration Unveils $8 Billion for Train Projects, With First U.S. High-Speed Rail Line

Skift Blog

Skift Take: President Biden is living up to his nickname Amtrak Joe with some big dollars for new passenger rail service across the country.

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2024 Is Trending in the Right Direction for Hoteliers

Lodging

Hoteliers have plenty to look forward to in 2024. Between accessibility and sustainability, hotels are adapting to a changing landscape in meetings and events—and the larger societal landscape. And hotels are adapting to changing workforce conditions as well. With staffing levels that have never recovered to their 2019 numbers, the focus has shifted to maximizing effectiveness with the staff hotels have—and that means automation, automation, automation.

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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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Accor adds 88-room Adelaide Mantra through franchise deal with 1834 Hotels

Hotel Management

Accor is expanding Australia’s largest hotel brand, Mantra, in South Australia with the addition of a contemporary four-star hotel to its portfolio. The new-build hotel, which opened earlier this year, will operate as Mantra Tonsley Adelaide under a franchise agreement between Accor, a local development company and 1834 Hotels. “This strategic addition further solidifies our commitment to providing exceptional hospitality experiences across South Australia and in suburban hubs that see a high vo

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The Hottest New Hotel Openings Announced by Preferred Hotels & Resorts

Hospitality Net

Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, will welcome 14 new luxury openings from December 2023 and throughout 2024 to its growing global portfolio. From an adults-only sanctuary on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula to an elegant retreat on the French Riviera, each of these stylish urban gems, countryside hideaways, and coastal resorts will offer travelers enriching experiences, promising to go beyond the hotel room and enabling them to forge

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Pilot Mental Health: Safety Board Chair Calls for FAA Action on ‘Bureaucratic Nightmare’

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Unraveling the "bureaucratic nightmare" that is the FAA's mental health processes will be tough. But NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy is firm that it needs to be done.

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Hilton Garden Inn Marks 1,000th Property Milestone With Costa Rica Opening

Lodging

Hilton Garden Inn marked a year of global expansion with the opening of its 1,000th property: the Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall in Costa Rica. The hotel has access to Route 1, is near SJO International Airport, and provides an airport shuttle. Situated adjacent to the City Mall Alajuela and a mile from the city center, guests can visit museums and attractions.

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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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EVT goes international with signing of iconic Singapore hotel

Hotel Management

EVT is expanding its Hotels and Resorts portfolio to international markets with the signing of its first hotel management agreement in Asia. On December 1, the hotel operator commenced management of landmark Singapore property, Hotel Telegraph, situated in the heart of the city’s financial district at 35 Robinson Road. The 134-room hotel, which joins the Independent Collection by EVT, features a lobby bar, restaurant, gym and rooftop pool, as well as meeting and conferencing spaces.

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Bolton White Group Hotels partners with IDS Next to elevate service standards

Hospitality Net

Bolton White Group, a leading hospitality brand in Africa renowned for service excellence, has partnered with hospitality technology leader, IDS Next, using IDS Next’s FortuneNext 7.0 Hotel ERP to provide service excellence. Among its three properties using IDS Next’s Enterprise Resource Planning solution is Johnwood Hotel (winner of the prestigious World Luxury Hotel Awards 2023 in the category of Luxury New Hotel - Africa, New Luxury Hotel - Nigeria and Luxury City Hotel - Nigeria), Bolton Whi

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Airbnb Announces a New CFO and the Departure of Head of Hosting

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The reshuffle of Airbnb's executive ranks should be viewed in the context of the need to reinvigorate the company's growth prospects, including international expansion.

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Marriott Hotels Joins All-Inclusive Portfolio, First Opening in Early 2024

Lodging

All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy welcomed Marriott Hotels to its portfolio. Beginning in early 2024 with Marriott Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort, guests can connect with the local culture through experiences, entertainment, and hospitality. With nearly 600 hotels and resorts, Marriott Hotels has affected modern business and leisure travelers, which represents an opportunity to invite travelers of Marriott Bonvoy’s flagship hotel brand for all-inclusive trips.

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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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Achieving Sales Team Excellence: The Impact of Supportive Beliefs

Anthony Cole Training

This is what it takes to be successful at building and achieving sales team excellence: You must love coaching and the game of selling. You must thrive on developing others to be the best versions of themselves. It must be about helping others gain the spotlight, success and financial rewards or a job well done. It requires sacrificing ego and the need to be right for the other person to discover their path, develop their skills and become the expert.

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What’s trending in the food and beverage industry in 2024?

Hospitality Net

The food and beverage industry has witnessed healthy growth over the past couple of years and with this trend there have been some significant shake-ups. The sector has evolved across all its component parts, from food preparation to packaging, restauration, home delivery, and homemade. Social media has become a powerful force that propels food trends to spread rapidly through our cultural consciousness.

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Klook Raises $210 Million to Compete With Viator and GetYourGuide

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Klook turning profitable is good news. And the travel startup's failure to get additional follow-on funding from troubled backer Softbank is unsurprising. Klook has made great strides, but it must someday find an exit for its early investors.

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AHLA Shares Statement Regarding Withdrawn Homelessness Proposal

Lodging

WASHINGTON—American Hotel & Lodging Association President and CEO Chip Rogers released a statement after the Los Angeles City Council voted to withdraw from the March 2024 ballot a union-backed measure that would have required all hotels in the city to house people experiencing homelessness next to guests. The ballot measure was proposed by Unite Here Local 11, a union representing Los Angeles hospitality workers.

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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 secures second South Australia property as $154 million Sofitel Adelaide sale settles

Hotel Management

Salter Brothers has secured the keys of luxury South Australia hotel, Sofitel Adelaide, with the global fund manager confirming settlement of its AU$154m acquisition. The 5-star hotel on Currie Street, which opened in 2021, is managed by Accor and consists of 251 guestrooms and suites, Garcon Bleu restaurant, two bars, as well as extensive leisure facilities and meeting spaces.

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Rosewood Announces Its Latest Island Retreat, Rosewood Barbuda

Hospitality Net

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® is proud to announce today that the secluded island of Barbuda will welcome its latest Caribbean escape as the brand looks to further expand into this highly coveted region. Developed by Murbee Resorts, Rosewood Barbuda will bring an intimate expression of Rosewood’s ultra-luxury hospitality experience to the island, featuring 50 resort suites and 35 Rosewood Residences.

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Peek CEO Pegs AI Tools for Tour Operators as Priority in 2024

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Peek CEO Ruzwana Bashir isn’t looking for an exit and instead says she wants to be the biggest independent company providing operating systems for tours and expenses businesses.

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CoStar: U.S. Hotel Performance Increases as Expected

Lodging

WASHINGTON—As expected, U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week, according to CoStar’s latest data through Dec. 2, 2023. U.S. Hotel Performance November 26-December 2, 2023 Percentage change from comparable week in 2022Occupancy: 54.2 percent (down 1.6 percent)ADR: $144.88 (up 0.8 percent)RevPAR: $78.54 (down 0.8 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, New York City saw the largest year-over-year increases in occupancy (up 6.8 percent to 83.5 percent) and RevPAR (up 17.2 percent to $3

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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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Key appointments: Accor, Wyndham and more

Hotel Management

Accor appoints global leads of Raffles and Orient Express Accor has announced three major appointments at a global level, effective January 1, 2024. Gilda Perez-Alvarado, the former Global CEO of JLL Hotels and Hospitality who joined Accor in October, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Orient Express, a role which will be based in Paris. Her latest appointment is in addition to her role of Chief Strategy Officer at Accor, in which she oversees global strategy, relations with hotel own

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IHG Hotels & Resorts opens its first Hotel Indigo in Malaysia

Hospitality Net

IHG Hotels & Resorts celebrates its 150th Hotel Indigo globally with the opening of Hotel Indigo Kuala Lumpur on the Park, marking the brand’s debut in Malaysia.

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Kerzner Group Plans 15 More Hotels In 3 Years

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Kerzner is turning on the jets when it comes to expansion. The Bahamas-born group wants to open 15 hotels in three years, nearly as many as it has opened over the course of 30 years.

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AHLA Hires Jessica Brady as VP of Federal Affairs for Tax Policy

Lodging

WASHINGTON—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced the hiring of Jessica Brady as vice president of federal affairs for tax policy. Brady joins AHLA from the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), where she worked on tax, trade, and other issues as senior director of federal government relations. Before DISCUS, Brady led budget and appropriations advocacy as associate director of global development policy and advocacy at Save the Children and worked on [&#

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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.