Skift Blog
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Skift Take: Generative AI is transforming hospitality with personalized guest experiences, optimized workforce management, and operational efficiency. Through smart rooms, predictive maintenance, and AI-driven tools like chatbots, hotels are elevating service while supporting staff.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 20, 2024
[Innsbruck: 20th December 2024] Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, has been chosen by Hotel Simmerlwirt to bring seamless, automated hospitality to its Apartments by Simmerlwirt properties, located in Tyrol, Austria.
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Hotel Management
DECEMBER 17, 2024
TFE Hotels is celebrating a milestone in its journey to net zero emissions by 2050, with Quincy Melbourne becoming the first hotel in Victoria to achieve NABERS Climate Active Carbon Neutral Building certification. Through the certification, Quincy will offset nearly 1671 tonnes of carbon per annum the equivalent carbon footprint of 167 average Australian households.
Social Hospitality
DECEMBER 16, 2024
If you arent marketing your business on social media, youre missing out on a huge opportunity to build your brands success. Also, with billions of users engaging across platforms, the chance to connect authentically with your audience has never been greater. But in the race for visibility and conversions, authenticity can sometimes take a backseat to metrics and data-driven decisions.
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Skift Blog
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Skift Take: Climate-conscious travel doesnt mean giving up travel; it means evolving it. Climate tech has the same potential its influence would go beyond incrementally greening individual choices, instead reshaping the entire operational system.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 19, 2024
Radisson Hotel Group proudly announces the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel, Conakry, a landmark addition to Guineas vibrant capital. Located in the bustling Kip neighborhood, this contemporary beachfront property combines modern elegance with breathtaking ocean views, offering an unparalleled experience for business and leisure travelers alike.
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Lodging
DECEMBER 17, 2024
MONTERREY, MexicoKimpton, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, announces plans for a new boutique luxury hotel and branded residences in the bustling urban destination of Monterrey. As the brands sixth property planned for Mexico, Kimpton Monterrey will be located in the new-build mixed-use Torre Rise, set to be the tallest tower in Latin America.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Skift Take: Intrepid Travel isnt just chasing a 300% boost in Indias inbound tourism its doubling down on storytelling, sustainability, and empowering women to change how the world sees the country.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 19, 2024
When was the last time your hotel staff had data security training? The speed at which cyber criminals adapt their tactics can be frightening, and the only way to keep your business and your guests safe is to regularly retrain your team in the latest best practices for security.
Anthony Cole Training
DECEMBER 19, 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, were sharing our most read and favorite sales training and management content that helped sales teams thrive this year. Whether youre focused on leadership, skill development, or strategic planning, you can use these resources to help drive sales success in 2025. Don't miss our top videos and free downloads at the end!
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!
Lodging
DECEMBER 16, 2024
MCLEAN, VirginiaGrubhub Onsite and Hiltonare expanding their partnership by bringing on-demand food, grocery, and convenience item delivery to over 2,600 hotels across the Hampton by Hilton, Tru by Hilton, and Spark by Hilton brands. This expansion means more guests can now enjoy seamless access to Grubhubs extensive Marketplace of more than 375,000 merchants by simply scanning a QR code, offering the ultimate convenience during their stay.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Skift Take: Overlooked secondary cities are on the radar of airline executives and network planners, as a new generation of long-haul aircraft upends traditional in-flight economics.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 19, 2024
A one-of-a-kind hotel within the worlds largest indoor snow centre, adding to the diversity of IHGs fast-growing collection brand.
Hotel Management
DECEMBER 19, 2024
One year on from the launch of Trilogy Hotels, the independent management company is rounding out 2024 with 13 hotels under management totalling over 2,500 rooms and overseeing $165 million in revenue. Headed up by Scott Boyes as CEO, Tony Ryan as Executive Chairman and Grant Alchin as Chief Operating Officer, the trio bring a collective industry experience of more than 90 years, extending across operations, commercial and legal, finance and asset management.
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
Lodging
DECEMBER 20, 2024
COSTA RICAWaldorf Astoria Costa Rica Punta Cacique announces the appointment of Nicolas Piatti as Executive Chef of the highly anticipated resort, set to open spring 2025. Chef Piatti will mirror the propertys vision of redefining ultra-luxury through immersive guest experiences. Drawing inspiration from Costa Ricas rich heritage, he will lead the culinary team in crafting exceptional dining experiences that celebrate cultural authenticity and locally sourced ingredients.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Skift Take: Carnival Corp. CEO Josh Weinstein is practically throwing confetti from the upper deck about 2025's prospects. For now, all the numbers and forecasts seem to support his optimism.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Following the pandemic, the meetings and events industry has seen a noticeable shift in destination preferences. Major citieslong the epicenters for conferences, meetings, and eventsare facing increasing competition from secondary cities.
Hotel Management
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Pan Pacific Hotels Group (PPHG) has become the first hospitality group in the Oceania region to achieve multi-site certification from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) across its entire Australian portfolio. All six of PPHGs Australian properties Pan Pacific Melbourne; Pan Pacific Perth; Parkroyal Darling Harbour Sydney; Parkroyal Melbourne Airport; Parkroyal Parramatta Sydney and Parkroyal Monash Melbourne have been awarded GSTCs Industry Criteria for Hotels certification.
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Lodging
DECEMBER 19, 2024
RICHMOND, VirginiaSandpiper Hospitality, a Virginia-based hotel management company, is pleased to announce that it is managing the newly opened Everhome Suites Cheyenne in Cheyenne, Wyoming for Choice Hotels Internationaland Highside Companies. This newly constructed hotel features 114 suites, each offering a fully equipped kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator, dishwater, stove, and microwave.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Skift Take: Despite making tremendous strides in 2024, the travel industry still faces several challenges and here's a list of some of them.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 20, 2024
As a Premium Partner of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, we embraced our shared values of excellence and responsibility, uniting the world in celebration. Our storied heritage propelled us to new heights, marked by significant anniversaries and milestones, including the 60th anniversary of Sofitel and the impressive 1000th Mercure hotel opening.
Hotel Management
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Hotel executives in South East Asia, the Pacific region and beyond will be marking their calendar for the first AHICE conference of 2025 with the return of AHICE South East Asia on 24-26 February. The Asian Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition (AHICE), hosted by HM Magazine, returns to Singapore with a two-day conference program and stellar networking events at Pan Pacific Singapore.
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Are Morch
DECEMBER 16, 2024
As a hotelier, your check-in experience is your first chance to make a positive impression and set the tone for your customers stay. What To Expect During The Check-In Process Check-in management ensures that each guest arriving at your hotel is welcomed efficiently, made to feel comfortable, and prepared for a pleasant stay. There are […] The post Personalizing Your Point-Of-Sale: How to Improve Your Hotel Check-In Experience appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Transformation Coach.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Skift Take: The agreement helps Hyatt meet surging demand while expanding earning and redemption options for loyalty members in a crucial market.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 20, 2024
This month, Hospitalitys Leading Voices invites you into the world of Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), where every stay is a story. In an exclusive conversation, Richard Hyde, COO of SLH, reveals how this global collection of boutique properties is setting the standard for intimate luxury.
Lodging
DECEMBER 20, 2024
WASHINGTON, DCAmerican Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President & CEORosanna Maietta issued the following statement today after federal lawmakers reached a deal to include in a year-end continuing resolution AHLA-backed legislation that would protect consumers from hidden lodging fees.The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) also announced a long-awaited fee-disclosure rule that applies to the lodging industry.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales at Allego
Maximizing sales rep performance is no easy task. 📈 Traditional sales training methods focus heavily on the first few weeks in the sales role. Companies dedicate time, resources, and budget to onboarding new hires, only for them to forget what was learned in those first few weeks, lose motivation, and struggle to come to grips with their role.
Are Morch
DECEMBER 20, 2024
The hospitality industry is rapidly evolving, and with it, the technology that hotels use to engage guests and streamline operations. Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasingly important role in this transformation. This benchmark analysis evaluates four leading AI solutions for the hospitality industry: Quicktext, Hijiffy, Asksuite, and Myma.ai.
Skift Blog
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Skift Take: As 2025 approaches, Bali and Phuket are looking to sustain their growth while grappling with overtourism pressures. How they handle these challenges will shape Southeast Asias tourism scene.
Hospitality Net
DECEMBER 19, 2024
At BTO 2024, Simone Puorto surprised the audience with a groundbreaking presentation: his keynote was entirely delivered by a digital clone created with advanced AI technologies. This avatar, built from 25 years of personal and professional content, perfectly replicated not only his communication style but also his voice, gestures, and signature provocative and philosophical approach.
Hotel Management
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Geelongs largest hotel, a $120 million Crowne Plaza, has marked a milestone in construction with the topping out ceremony held on Wednesday. Victorian Minister for Regional Development Gayle Tierney joined executives from IHG Hotels and Resorts, hotel developer Plenary Group, and other project partners on the rooftop to mark the occasion. Fully funded by Plenary Group and operated by IHG under the Crowne Plaza brand, the 200-room hotel is slated to be completed and operational in early-2026.
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