Anthony Cole Training
MARCH 21, 2024
It's difficult to choose what the toughest part of any sales manager’s job is and it can vary by company, industry or geography. Undoubtedly, it will be about people – finding the right salespeople, hiring and onboarding, coaching them on important deals and for skill development. And don’t forget about holding them accountable to the goals established and their activity to achieve those.
Skift Blog
MARCH 22, 2024
Skift Take: Robin Hayes raked in some of his highest compensation during his 8-year tenure as JetBlue CEO while the carrier struggled to reach profitability in 2023.
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Lodging
MARCH 19, 2024
The Hunter Hotel Investment Conference (HUNTER) is underway at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. Celebrating its 35th milestone year, event attendees number over 2,100 from 950 companies across 48 states, including 100 college students. Event programming and speakers include underrepresented groups within the hospitality industry and new programming aimed at engaging attendees.
Hotel Management
MARCH 19, 2024
Hilton is gearing up to launch new brands into the region including urban micro-hotel brand Motto by Hilton, Hilton Area Vice President and Head of Australasia, Paul Hutton, told a small group of media at a roundtable on Thursday. The company’s focus on strategic and organic growth has resulted in 32 hotels operating across the region, with more on the way, the Australasia boss confirmed.
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.
eHotelier
MARCH 18, 2024
AI-powered tablets can enable housekeepers to fill service requests, update room status, pinpoint their location in an emergency and more via voice command in multiple languages.
Skift Blog
MARCH 18, 2024
Skift Take: Do vacation rental travelers prefer consistent experiences over quirky stays? Vrbo is betting they do, with a new brand campaign that aims to outshine the competition by highlighting traditional properties, price transparency, and loyalty rewards.
Hotel Sales Focus brings together the best content for hotel sales and marketing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Hotel Management
MARCH 19, 2024
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts is gearing up for further growth in Asia Pacific following a strong 2023 which saw 222 hotels signed and 158 new properties opened. During a short visit to the region from March 4-7, 2024, Wyndham President and CEO, Geoff Ballotti, participated in 27 signing ceremonies for new hotels – including properties in Greater China, Thailand, Cambodia – while also meeting with more than 30 owners across the region.
eHotelier
MARCH 19, 2024
Recognizing the importance of education and utilizing different styles of teaching will eventually motivate the employees to higher performance and will lead to higher customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Skift Blog
MARCH 21, 2024
Skift Take: The review into passenger data protections is the first of many the Department of Transportation plans to periodically conduct.
Lodging
MARCH 18, 2024
In the rapidly evolving landscape of the hospitality industry, businesses continuously strive for innovation to enhance operational efficiencies, customer satisfaction, and ESG goals. Procell InSite emerges as a pioneering solution, integrating cutting-edge technology to meet these demands. This comprehensive system offers a seamless approach to managing operational tasks, promoting environmental sustainability, and elevating the guest experience, making it a game-changer for hotels, resorts, en
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Global Sales and David Phelan, Account Manager
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.
Hotel Management
MARCH 21, 2024
Hilton is acquiring popular United States brand Graduate Hotels from Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners for US$210 million and the global chain’s CEO Chris Nassetta says the acquisition provides a significant growth opportunity across the globe and could result in the opening of over 500 new properties. The acquisition, which includes all rights to the Graduate brand worldwide, was the talk of this week’s (20 Mar) Hunter Hotel Investment Conference in Atlanta – an event which attracts a large
Skift Blog
MARCH 22, 2024
Skift Take: The FAA will be reviewing United’s work processes, manuals and procedures after a string of safety incidents the carrier experienced in March.
Skift Blog
MARCH 22, 2024
Skift Take: The U.S. better get the visa wait time issue and others resolved before the 2026 FIFA World Cup – a massive tourism event.
Skift Blog
MARCH 22, 2024
Skift Take: Four startups raised nearly $280 million this week alone for services that help consumers travel without owning personal vehicles.
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
Skift Blog
MARCH 22, 2024
Skift Take: Booking and Expedia now face slower growth, stiffer competition and increased pressure on profit margins.
Skift Blog
MARCH 22, 2024
Skift Take: In a sitdown interview with Skift, Michael O'Leary reveals some of the secrets to Ryanair's viral success, and tells us the two subjects that are absolutely off-limits.
Skift Blog
MARCH 16, 2024
Skift Take: The expectation is for an increase in Sonder's overall net loss for 2022 and 2023.
Skift Blog
MARCH 21, 2024
Skift Take: Oyo has been focused on hyper-growth. Its CEO wants to keep going, but he's happy to take a pause first if needed.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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Skift Blog
MARCH 21, 2024
Skift Take: Let's hope a weak economy doesn't stop 100 million Chinese tourists from turning out globally this year.
Skift Blog
MARCH 20, 2024
Skift Take: Keshav Suri is on a mission to use his hotel chain to boost inclusion and pride in India.
Skift Blog
MARCH 22, 2024
Skift Take: Omri Morgenshtern says India has a problem when it comes to partners overbooking hotels.
Skift Blog
MARCH 20, 2024
Skift Take: A lot of Indians are waiting a long time to visit the U.S. Eric Garcetti wants to generate the same excitement in U.S. travelers about visiting India.
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.
Skift Blog
MARCH 19, 2024
Skift Take: India is one of Dubai's most important markets both culturally and touristically. Issam Kazim wants to bring the two closer in any way he can.
Skift Blog
MARCH 20, 2024
Skift Take: Industry veteran Carl Shepherd voices skepticism about short-term rental arbitrage.
Skift Blog
MARCH 21, 2024
Skift Take: United is one of the biggest U.S. airlines to allow friends and family to combine miles — at no extra fee — to redeem award tickets.
Skift Blog
MARCH 20, 2024
Skift Take: Oberoi Group's CEO wants to introduce more luxurious, boutique-style hotels in India, and he disclosed the company is working on a new ultra-luxury brand with a "nature" theme.
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!
Skift Blog
MARCH 18, 2024
Skift Take: The Icelandic airline's biggest shareholder has secured his place in the captain's seat, but will the direction of travel change?
Skift Blog
MARCH 16, 2024
Skift Take: Yoshiharu Hoshino, the CEO of Hoshino Resorts, is one of the world's most remarkable hotel executives. He's built a group of brands now intimately associated with Japan's tourism development and distinctive approach to hospitality.
Skift Blog
MARCH 22, 2024
Skift Take: Nurai Island's website states all villas are "sold out" indefinitely.
Skift Blog
MARCH 21, 2024
Skift Take: Despite Boeing having its new 777X and 787 Dreamliner on offer, Airbus' best-selling widebody jet has clinched the deal.
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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