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.
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.
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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
Hospitality Net
APRIL 18, 2023
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announces plans for Hyatt Studios, the newest addition to Hyatt’s portfolio of brands. The brand, which marks Hyatt’s entry into upper-midscale lodging in the Americas, was conceived through direct collaboration with hotel developers and listening closely to the needs of target guests. The announcement is supported by signed letters of interest in development agreements from multiple developers for more than 100 Hyatt Studios hotels, with construction exp
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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.
Lodging
APRIL 19, 2023
Speaking with LODGING at AAHOACON 2023, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’ executive vice president and chief marketing officer, Lisa Checchio, provided an update on Wyndham’s initiative to support hotel ownership by women through its Women Own the Room program, which she said, fits in with Wyndham’s “owner-first philosophy.” She also described other ways Wyndham’s marketing team is supporting franchisees, including boosting labor retention by enabling guests, who may not be carrying cash, to t
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Hospitality Net
APRIL 21, 2023
Located across from the World Trade Center and Convention Center and Pepsi Center WTC, the modern 201-room hotel is conveniently located on the iconic Insurgentes Sur avenue, offering guests the perfect combination of contemporary and functional accommodations
Skift Blog
APRIL 19, 2023
Skift Take: With the energy going into some of these travel planning assistants, how long before travel agents are out of jobs? Probably not tomorrow, but what about in a few years?
Lodging
APRIL 17, 2023
As hotels continue to move away from traditional full-service food & beverage outlets in the wake of the pandemic, Grab & Go markets or food pantries have emerged as the ‘go to’ for today’s guests. Hotel companies and brands alike have identified these options as the best way to meet the changing demands of time-starved guests with the food items they crave.
Hotel Management
APRIL 18, 2023
L a Vie Hotels and Resorts has signed an agreement with YOO, the renowned international interior design and lifestyle group, to bring two of their flagship hospitality brands – the upper upscale YOO2 Hotel and luxury By YOO villas to Phuket. This signing follows last year’s announcement in Australia that YOO will make a play in Melbourne, after La Vie secured the exclusive rights to bring the brand to the Pacific.
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
Hospitality Net
APRIL 20, 2023
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, introduces Vignette Collection to the UK with the signing of The Halyard at Ropewalks Liverpool, Vignette Collection in partnership with Molo Hotels.
Skift Blog
APRIL 21, 2023
Skift Take: Slower supply growth and high demand aren't always necessarily bad, quite the opposite: They translate into high occupancy rates, and more revenue per booking.
Lodging
APRIL 17, 2023
ATLANTA—Peachtree Group announced the appointment of Jarred Bussert as vp, information technology. In this newly created role, Bussert will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s IT infrastructure, including all business applications, information security and data integrity. “Jarred’s experience and achievements demonstrate his commitment to supporting business strategies with technology infrastructure,” said Greg Friedman, Peachtree’s managing principal an
Hotel Management
APRIL 20, 2023
United Airlines is going big on flights Down Under, announcing the largest South Pacific network expansion ever to and from the continental United States, with new destinations, additional routes and the upgauging aircraft to Australia and New Zealand. The move from United, taking effect from the fourth quarter of 2023, will see the carrier operate 66 flights per week between the United States and Australasia, the equivalent of 40% more services from the United States to Australia and New Zealan
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Hospitality Net
APRIL 21, 2023
Investors have been waiting in the wings of the hotel sector since the start of the pandemic, certain that there would be bargains to be had in the form of distressed assets. In the event, government support and understanding banks (we understand banks don’t want to find themselves owning hotels) kept everyone in business.
Skift Blog
APRIL 20, 2023
Skift Take: The up-and-coming boutique hotel brand Wayfinder is expanding its portfolio with a new Waikiki location. They’ll face steeper competition in Hawaii compared to its first property in Newport, Rhode Island, not to mention it will be the brand’s biggest hotel yet.
Lodging
APRIL 18, 2023
CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced plans for Hyatt Studios, the newest addition to Hyatt’s portfolio of brands. The brand, which marks Hyatt’s entry into upper-midscale lodging in the Americas, was conceived through collaboration with hotel developers and for the needs of target guests. The announcement is supported by signed letters of interest in development agreements from multiple developers for more than 100 Hyatt Studios hotels.
Anthony Cole Training
APRIL 21, 2023
Accountability in an organization is kind of like the old country song by Joe Diffie: Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox (If I Die).
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Hospitality Net
APRIL 19, 2023
Tambourine, the Fort Lauderdale-headquartered digital marketing technology company serving hotels, resorts, and tourism destinations worldwide, is celebrating six Viddy Awards.
Skift Blog
APRIL 20, 2023
Skift Take: CBRE surveys recent performance metrics for U.S. hotels and finds the national figures are better than average on most counts. Plus, other highlights from this week's news in hotel deals and development worldwide.
Lodging
APRIL 21, 2023
Hoteliers understand that they work in an environment fraught with legal implications, multiplied by myriad municipal, state, and federal statutes and regulations. Large hotel companies employ risk management professionals focused on safeguarding people and assets. They know that, while enterprises are not insurers of the safety of guests, hospitality operators have a legal duty to exercise reasonable care to provide hazard‑free premises for guests and staff.
Social Tables
APRIL 20, 2023
Event planning consistently ranks as one of most stressful jobs in the U.S. Whether planners find themselves forced to work with difficult personalities, try to juggle juxtaposing requests, fix event planning mistakes, or balance dozens of last-minute event changes, event planners have plenty of reasons to feel stressed. It can be hard to avoid the busy work environment and crazy work schedules many planners find themselves facing but identifying and avoiding common planning faux pas can help av
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Hospitality Net
APRIL 21, 2023
As advancements in virtual and augmented reality technology, blockchain, and Web3 continue to shape our world, the idea of a metaverse is becoming more of a reality. For those unfamiliar with the workings of the Metaverse, it can be daunting and perplexing. However, it presents many opportunities for hoteliers and other entrepreneurs, and it is essential to navigate this new frontier and kickstart its business potential.
Skift Blog
APRIL 16, 2023
Skift Take: Connecting people with host experiences unique to the destinations they visit fits snugly into the Airbnb brand. But the scalability of these experiences is in doubt and the strategy for moving ahead has not been publicly communicated.
Lodging
APRIL 21, 2023
In 2022, NewcrestImage acquired nearly 90 hotels. Managing Partner and CEO Mehul Patel expects to top that number in 2023. To date, the Dallas, Texas-based company is well on its way to acquiring 100 properties this year: In March alone, NewcrestImage announced two joint venture (JV) acquisitions with Phoenix, Arizona-based Hospitality Capital Partners (HCP), adding a 16-hotel portfolio spanning nine states and an 11-hotel portfolio spanning seven states.
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.
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.
Hospitality Net
APRIL 20, 2023
Situated midway between Boston and Portland, picturesque Portsmouth features a waterfront downtown with a growing hotel market. This article serves as a primer on the market’s history, recent performance, and outlook.
Skift Blog
APRIL 19, 2023
Skift Take: While the U.S. is hitting records every month with the number of visas it is issuing in India, visa appointment delays continue to be a nightmare for Indians seeking interview slots for the U.S. visitor visa.
Lodging
APRIL 20, 2023
PHOENIX, Arizona—BWH Hotel Group is doubling down on its commitment to environmental and social responsibility across its global portfolio. Alongside its engagement with the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, BWH Hotel Group has created a global sustainability strategic initiative, called “Because We Care,” which will focus on three pillars: earth, people, and community (EPC).
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?
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