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JLL projecting 25 per cent jump in global hotel investment volume

Hotel Management

JLL’s Hotels and Hospitality Group is projecting a 15% to 25% increase in global hotel investment volume compared to 2024, according to the companys latest Global Hotel Investment Outlook. Released during this weeks Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) in Los Angeles, California, the report highlights the industry’s resilience and potential for growth as it adapts to evolving travel patterns and consumer preferences.

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Songkran Booking Boom: Make Your Hotel the First Choice This Festive Season

eZee Absolute

Songkran is coming, and so are the water fights, the joyous crowds, and… the extra towel requests! Every year during Songkran, Thailand welcomes millions of travelers eager to experience the fun and tradition, filling up streets, temples, and yes, hotel rooms! According to Bangkok Post , during Songkran 2024, the average booking value surged by a remarkable 30% , thanks to longer trips and more packed itineraries.

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11 Long-Distance Valentine’s Day Date Ideas

Hotels by Day

Your long-distance relationship is hard already, but it can be particularly difficult on February 14 th. Buck-up Juliets and Romeosthese eleven long-distance Valentines Day ideas will make you feel like youre really together this year. Don’tletthisbeyouthisValentine’sDay! 1. Long-Range Movie Night Step 1: Set up your video-chatting application of choice.

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AAHOA and EEA to Establish Sustainability Standards for the Lodging Industry

Lodging

ATLANTA, GeorgiaThe Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) and the Energy & Environment Alliance (EEA) announced a partnership to help establish unified sustainability standards, benchmarks, and performance metrics tailored to the hotels and lodging sector. AAHOA’s 20,000 members own 60 percent of the hotels in the United States; the EEA’s membership represents around 45,000 hospitality assets globally.

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Smart Tools & Strong Teams: A People-First Approach to AI in Sales

Speaker: Matt Sunshine, CEO at The Center for Sales Strategy

AI isn’t replacing salespeople—it’s empowering them. The most forward-thinking sales organizations are using AI to enhance human performance rather than eliminate it. From coaching and messaging to prospecting and pipeline accountability, artificial intelligence is giving managers and SDRs the new tools they need to work smarter, sell better, and close more.

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The Future of Hospitality: Why Single-Solution Platforms Are Transforming Hotel Management

Hotel Speak

The hospitality industry is evolving faster than ever, driven by rising guest expectations and technological advancements. Hoteliers face so much pressure to deliver exceptional service while streamlining operations. But luckily, there is a solution: Single-solution platforms that consolidate all essential hotel management tools into one complete system.

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AHICE launches two new hotel industry events in Asia

Hotel Management

The Asian Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition (AHICE) is expanding its conference program with the introduction of two new events to the market. Following a successful debut event in 2024 which welcomed close to 600 key industry figures, AHICE South East Asia returns to South East Asia from January 24-26 with a bumper program packed with over 150 insightful speakers, stellar networking events and hotel tours.

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Canadian construction pipeline grows 13% YOY

Hotel Business

According to the Q4 2024 Canada Construction Pipeline Trend Report by Lodging Econometrics (LE) , Canadas total construction pipeline has reached record-breaking counts of 333 projects/43,413 rooms, showing robust growth of 13% for both projects and rooms year-over-year (YOY). At year-end 2024, projects under construction stand at 76 projects/10,442 rooms, up 15% by projects and 16% by rooms YOY.

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Hyatt Reaches Record Pipeline of 138,000 Rooms, Realigns Brands

Lodging

CHICAGO, IllinoisHyatt Hotels Corporation announced a record pipeline of approximately 138,000 rooms as of year-end 2024, alongside a brand realignment designed to increase owner returns and growth. By evolving its brand architecture into five distinct portfoliosLuxury, Lifestyle, Inclusive, Classics, and EssentialsHyatt is positioned to serve the needs of its guests, customers, and owners. “Hyatts growth and strategic brand evolution reflect our commitment to creating long-term value for

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Minor Hotels to open close to 300 hotels in three years

Hotel Management

Minor Hotels is set to open almost 300 new hotels over the next three years as it ramps up expansion globally. The hotel owner-operator is on track to pass a milestone of 850 properties by the end of 2027, positioning it among the worlds largest hospitality groups. Minor Hotels currently has more than 560 properties and 81,000 keys in operation worldwide, with 50% of the portfolio concentrated in Europe.

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Networking Tips for Professionals in Hospitality: Building Your Career Connections

Horizon Hospitality

In the fast-paced and competitive world of hospitality, building and nurturing strong career connections is essential for long-term professional growth. Networking offers more than just access to job opportunities; it allows you to stay informed about industry trends, gain valuable insights, and establish lasting relationships with influential figures in the field.

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How to Coach Reps on Overcoming Sales Objections with Confidence

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Global Sales and David Phelan, Account Executive

In a world where buyers are more informed and objections are more nuanced, confidence isn't optional—it’s a competitive advantage. In high-stakes conversations, knowing how to handle pushback can make or break the deal. Join industry experts Brendan Sweeney and David Phelan for a behind-the-scenes look at how teams are transforming sales coaching with real-time feedback, objection-handling role plays, and pre-call preparation that actually sticks.

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JLL: 15% to 25% rise in 2025 hotel investment volume

Hotel Business

JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group has released its annual Global Hotel Investment Outlook , forecasting a 15% to 25% increase in global hotel investment volume compared to 2024. The report highlights the industry’s resilience and potential for growth as it adapts to evolving travel patterns and consumer preferences. Through November, global hotel demand reached 4.8 billion room nights, 102 million more than in 2023, resulting in RevPAR growth of 4%.

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SHR tackles hotel ‘cart abandonment’ with Embedded Booking Engine

Hotel Speak

Houston TX, January 29 2025 Hotel technology specialist SHR has today launched the next generation of its booking engine, specifically designed to reduce booking abandonment by keeping guests fully immersed in a branded booking experience. Building on SHRs existing booking engine, the new embedded booking engine continues to deliver SHRs advanced personalization tools within the guest journey, but now with less friction, improved data collection and a consistent brand experience.

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Kicking off 2025: eZee Absolute Wraps Up 2024 With Prestigious Recognitions from Gartner Digital Markets in2024

eZee Absolute

As we step into 2025, it brings us immense pride to share that eZee Absolute , our flagship cloud hotel property management system, has been honored with multiple accolades from Gartner Digital Markets , encompassing Capterra , Software Advice , and GetApp. These achievements spotlight our relentless efforts to empower hoteliers worldwide with cutting-edge technology solutions that drive operational efficiency and elevate guest experiences.

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Local SEO Secrets: Maximizing ROI for Your Hotel’s Online Presence 

Gourmet Marketing Hotel

Analyzing how local SEO impacts your Google Hotel Finder Bringing in more guests is always a top priority for hotels. When it comes to achieving this, local SEO plays an extremely important role. It also contributes largely to the online visibility of hotels, particularly through platforms like Google Hotel Finder. Standing out online is more critical than ever in todays fast-paced world of hospitality.

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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

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AvantStay to open first full-service hotel in Nashville

Hotel Business

AvantStay , a hospitality management company and tech platform with more than 2,300 short-term vacation rental properties across 65 markets, has revealed its entrance into the hotel industry with the forthcoming opening of The Gilmore, an AvantStay Hotel, in Nashville. This is a huge milestone for AvantStay, and there is no better place for our first full-service hotel than in Nashville, said Sean Breuner, CEO, AvantStay, who founded the company with Reuben Doetsch.

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Step-by-Step: How to Use “Get Google” for Maximum ROI

STAAH

Travelers today rely on Google as their go-to platform for trip planning, making it essential for hoteliers to stand out where bookings happen. STAAHs Get Google provides a powerful solution to connect your property directly with millions of potential guests. Whether youre exploring Google connectivity for the first time or fine-tuning your strategy, this guide will show you how to use Get Google effectively and achieve maximum ROI.

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How to Personalize the First-Time Guest Experience

Guest Centric

Reading Time: 6 minutes Personalization has attracted a lot of hype in recent years. So much so that it has almost lost its meaning across most industries. For hotels specifically, as they tackle the day-to-day operational challenges, navigating through the complexities of catering to the individual needs of each guest may seem overwhelming, leaving many wondering where to begin.In.

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Wyndham Shares Company-Wide Milestones From 2024

Lodging

PARSIPPANY, New JerseyWyndham Hotels & Resorts is set for continued growth in 2025, following a year with multiple milestones. The company’s focus is on complementing the foundation of its economy and midscale brands with new upscale and lifestyle brands while implementing technology and digital capabilities for both hotel owners and guests.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Research: Affordability, flexibility, local experiences key leisure travel drivers

Hotel Business

Travelers are more inclined to pay for experiences if companies prioritize affordability, flexibility and personalization, according to new research from TravelBoom Hotel Marketing , a provider of digital solutions for the hospitality industry, Its 2025 Leisure Travel Study offers actionable insights for how these industries can better reach and engage with leisure travelers today.

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Ark Capital, Lead Global to launch co-branded hotel fund

Hotel Management

Ark Capital Partners and Lead Global are set to launch a new co-branded hotel fund following the successful acquisition of Melbourne Place Hotel. Ark Capital Partners a specialist in sourcing, securing, and repositioning quality hotel assets is behind a number of key hotel projects of late, including the acquisition of 120-room Hyde Perth, which will open later this year; the 146-room Hotel X in Brisbanes Fortitude Valley; and the 190-room Batmans Hill on Collins.

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How Data Quality Issues Impact Global Hospitality Operations

Skift Blog

Skift Take: There are wide discrepancies in data quality for hotel transactions across global regions, with the largest occurring in Asia-Pacific. Because hotels and agencies need to harness data quality to thrive, they must take a more nuanced regional approach to monitoring potential issues.

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JLL Outlook Projects Increase in Global Hotel Investment Volume

Lodging

CHICAGOJLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group has released its annual Global Hotel Investment Outlook, projecting a 15 percent to 25 percent increase in global hotel investment volume compared to 2024. Through November, global hotel demand reached a staggering 4.8 billion room nights, 102 million more than in 2023, resulting in RevPAR growth of 4 percent.

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New Research-Backed Strategies to Empower Managers as Culture & Engagement Leaders

Speaker: Beth Sunshine, SVP, Up Your Culture

When culture isn’t consistently lived out across the organization, engagement suffers—and it often starts with a disconnect at the top. In this session, Beth Sunshine, SVP of Up Your Culture at The Center for Sales Strategy, will reveal how HR and executive leaders can close the gap between vision and execution by equipping frontline and mid-level managers to become culture carriers.

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Choice, Bridge partner to provide access to affordable financing solutions

Hotel Business

Choice Hotels International Inc. has partnered with digital platform Bridge to help provide its new and existing hotel owners with access to affordable financing solutions. Interested Choice hoteliers will be able to submit a request for a commercial loan in as little as 10 minutes via a dedicated, customized Choice Hotels landing page on the Bridge platform, which leverages advanced technology to digitize and optimize the loan search process, according to the companies.

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Marriott Bonvoy boosts performance in fourth consecutive Australian Open partnership

Hotel Management

Marriott Bonvoy is celebrating a successful Australian Open as the events official accommodation partner for the fourth year running, with increased occupancy at its 10 Melbourne hotels, enhanced brand awareness and greater member engagement. Marriott Bonvoys 5-star hotels within close proximity to Rod Laver Arena ran at 90-95% occupancy for the two weeks of the Australian Open.

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7 Ways to Future Proof Your Hotel

Webrezpro

The key to success for any business is staying relevant, and hotels are no exception. In a world where guest expectations are constantly evolving, lodging operators must adapt to remain competitive and memorable.

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Aimbridge Details Portfolio Expansion and Integrated Platforms From 2024

Lodging

LOS ANGELES, CaliforniaAimbridge Hospitality detailed a year of transformation, which saw the company reinforcing its commitment to owner partners with solutions and sustainable portfolio expansion throughout North America, EMEA, and LATAM. At Aimbridge, our focus on our owners as our primary customers defines our approach to hospitality, said Craig S.

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Don't Let AI Pass You By: The New Era of Personalized Sales Coaching & Development

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive

Are you curious about how artificial intelligence is reshaping sales coaching, learning, and development? Join Brendan Sweeney and Devyn Blume of Allego for an engaging new webinar exploring AI's transformative role in sales coaching and performance improvement! Brendan and Devyn will share actionable insights and strategies for integrating AI into coaching and development - ensuring personalized, effective, and scalable training!

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Meyer Jabara to manage Merriweather Lakehouse

Hotel Business

Meyer Jabara Hotels has assumed management of the Merriweather Lakehouse Hotel, Autograph Collection, on Lake Kittamaqundi in Columbia, MD. The full-service boutique property features 212 spa-inspired guestrooms and suites; an upscale restaurant and lounge; rooftop swimming pool; and 14,000 sq. ft. of event space. Owned and operated by IMH Columbia LLC, the hotel is close to the Merriweather Post Pavillion outdoor concert venue.

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EVT grows Rydges portfolio to 45 following Sydney CBD hotel transformation

Hotel Management

Sydneys former Tank Stream Hotel is now operating as Rydges Australia Square, following a major transformation project. The CBD hotel has been reimagined under Rydges refreshingly local ethos, with interior design led by the EVT Design team and IGB Berhad, the owners of the property. All 280 guest rooms, across 15 floors, have been refurbished; a new Executive Boardroom has been added, and ground floor lobby areas have been updated with the addition of check-in kiosks.

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Skift Data + AI Summit Returns to New York City This June

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Building on its successful debut, the Skift Data + AI Summit returns to New York City to bring together the brightest minds in travel tech and data innovation. This year's event will explore how AI is revolutionizing the travel industry, unlocking new opportunities for businesses and consumers alike.

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Marriott Achieves Record 123,000 Gross Rooms Openings During 2024

Lodging

Marriott International, Inc. announced a year of global growth, with a record 123,000 gross rooms openings, net rooms growth of 6.8 percent for the full year 2024, and over 577,000 rooms in the companys development pipeline at year-end. Marriott continued to expand its product offerings across travel purposes and segments. 2024 was a year of incredible growth for Marriott, as we celebrated regional milestones, segment entries, brand expansions, market debuts, and more, said Anthony Capuano, [

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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