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Are We Stuck in a 'Travel Bubble'? Travel Habits Exposed in Global Survey

Hotel News Resource

YouGov international survey of over 17,500 people from across 15 destinations reveals almost two thirds of people globally are prioritizing travelling to places that their friends and families have already been to, fueling over tourism in certain locations and leaving other destinations broadly undiscovered.

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Airbnb CEO on ‘Essentially’ Eliminating Cleaning Fees

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The plan doesn't actually eliminate cleaning fees. Instead, it's meant to prevent users from seeing an unexpected price jump just before check-out — arguably the more frustrating issue.

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HFTP Announces Return of Entrepreneur 20X at Major 2024 Events, Applications Now Open

Hospitality Net

Austin, Texas (September 28, 2023) — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is pleased to announce the return of the premier hospitality technology pitch competition Entrepreneur 20X (E20X) at three events in 2024. Startups will have the opportunity to present their cutting-edge platforms at HFTP’s inaugural Digital Horizons 360 (DH360) Symposium in Europe in February and at HITEC Dubai and HITEC North America in June.

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Soneva reveals new ultra-bespoke resort concept in the Maldives’ remote Haa Dhaalu Atoll

Hotel Management

Soneva , the world-leading sustainable resorts operator, has revealed the launch of the new, ultra-bespoke ‘Soneva Secret’ Located in Haa Dhaalu, the Maldives’ most remote atoll, the debut Soneva Secret 2024 will welcome its first guests on January 10, 2024. Thirty years in the making, the Soneva Secret resort concept builds upon Soneva’s experience at the forefront of exceptional hospitality, and will set a new, unmatched standard in intuitive, personalised service, exquisite privat

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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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Hospitality Financial Leadership – The Morning Meeting

Hotel Financial Coach Blog

Hospitality Financial Leadership – The Morning Meeting Purchase on Amazon in paperback, hardcover or Kindle format Complimentary Discovery Call – [link] Video Course Links: [link] [link] Be sure to check out my other services on the links below. On-line Strategic Hospitality Financial Leadership Workshops The 3 Month 1-1 Financial Leadership Mentoring Program Hotel Accounting Policy […] The post Hospitality Financial Leadership – The Morning Meeting first appeared on Hotel Financial

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Government Shutdown: The Impact on Key Travel Sectors

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Brief government shutdowns haven’t typically had a big impact on the travel industry. But the longer they go on, the greater the chance for staffing issues and other service disruptions.

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Crown Resorts CEO heralds ‘exciting new chapter’ under revamped brand

Hotel Management

Crown Resorts has undergone a brand refresh for the first time in nearly a decade, in a public shift from its image as a casino and hotel to a world-class entertainment destination. The campaign aims to promote Crown as “a destination that brings joy, energy, and life into its cities”, and “reinvigorates the experiences guests and visitors have”. “Today marks an exciting new chapter in Crown’s history,” said Crown Resorts CEO, Ciarán Carruthers.

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Transactional marketing vs relationship marketing in the hotel industry

eHotelier

Building relationships with your guests can generate more revenue and build a strong name in the industry. Here are some examples of how you can focus on relationship marketing.

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Hopper CEO Claims Expedia Lost Bookings After Their Split

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Competition certainly played a role in the Expedia-Hopper split. Which company suffered the greatest? The larger company, Expedia, had more resources to absorb a hit.

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Island Hospitality Management Named Operator of 114-Room SpringHill Suites Truckee

Hospitality Net

Officials of Island Hospitality Management, the premier third-party management company for select-service and upscale, extended-stay hotels, announced that the company has been named the operator of the 114-room Springhill Suites Truckee. The property is owned by Mission Hill Hospitality, a leading select service and extended stay hotel investor.

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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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Bumper long weekend for Sydney, Melbourne hotels, AA reports

Hotel Management

Hotels in Sydney and Melbourne are benefitting from an influx of interstate visitors for their respective public holiday weekends with major sporting events taking place across the two cities. In Saturday’s AFL Grand Final, the Brisbane Lions clash with Collingwood in Melbourne, while on Sunday, the Brisbane Broncos take on the Penrith Panthers in the NRL Grand Final in Sydney.

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Double Digit Growth in Global Hospitality Industry for Q4, with Europe Leading the Way

Amadeus Hospitality

Originally published to the Amadeus newsroom 2023 global hotel occupancy levels are trending 10% ahead of 2022 with Q4 on-the-books reservations up 11% over last year, according to Amadeus data September 27, 2023 – There is a sense of buoyancy in the global hospitality industry as we head into the fourth quarter of 2023. According to new Demand360 ® business intelligence data from travel technology leader Amadeus , global hotel occupancy levels up to the end of August 2023 have been an ave

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Breeze Airways Sees Softer Bookings as Airline Growth Outpaces Fall Travel Demand

Skift Blog

Skift Take: It may not be a good time to be a budget airline in the U.S. but that's not slowing the growth of David Neeleman's latest venture, Breeze Airways.

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Boutique Group Signs MoU with Sommet Education

Hospitality Net

Boutique Group, a hospitality company fully owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, merging the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s culture and heritage with contemporary elegance to develop historic and cultural places into ultra-luxury boutique hotels, has signed an MoU with Sommet Education, a leading international network of hospitality management and culinary arts schools.

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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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Crystalbrook secures EarthCheck certification across six of its seven properties

Hotel Management

Crystalbrook Collection has bolstered its status as a sustainably-led hotel group by achieving EarthCheck recognition across six of its major properties in Australia. EarthCheck, a leading scientific benchmarking, certification and advisory group for sustainable travel, awarded Crystalbrook’s three Cairns hotels – Crystalbrook Flynn, Crystalbrook Riley and Crystalbrook Bailey – and Brisbane hotel Crystalbrook Vincent Silver certification, while Crystalbrook Byron and Crystalbrook Kingsley

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Transforming stays into cherished memories

eHotelier

Transforming stays into cherished memories - Insights - Insights Use some of these ideas to kickstart your mission to make staying at your hotel a memory that guests will cherish for years to come.

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Chinese Tourists Are Back in Dubai, but ‘Glitz and Glamor’ Isn’t Enough

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Chinese travelers are gradually returning to Dubai. Numbers are good, but if the tourism authority wants them be great, it needs to shift away from 'one-hit wonder' strategies.

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Around 1-in-2 will travel more, internationally only: New SiteMinder research reveals the plans, motivations set to impact accommodation globally

Hospitality Net

SiteMinder, the world’s leading open hotel commerce platform, has released the 2023 edition of the world’s largest consumer research on accommodation, which reveals that 91% of travellers intend to travel at least the same amount as they did over the past year, including at least 1-in-2 (57%) who intend to travel more. Additionally, the number planning to travel only internationally has more than doubled, from 20% last year to 42% this year.

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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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Five-star Amora Hotel Brisbane to open in December as Group sets sights on broader APAC expansion

Hotel Management

Family-owned Amora Group is investing in its hotel network across Australia and Thailand with major refurbishment projects underway at key properties. The Amora Hotel Brisbane – formerly Novotel Brisbane, which was purchased by Amora Group from CDL Hospitality Trusts in 2020 – is set to reopen as a five-star hotel in December 2023; while flagship property, Amora Beach Resort Phuket, is undergoing an extensive refurbishment to the tune of THB500 million (AU$21 million).

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Fontainebleau Las Vegas has arrived on the strip

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Fontainebleau Las Vegas has arrived on the strip Fontainebleau Las Vegas has arrived on the strip The iconic Fontainebleau brand has arrived on the Las Vegas Strip as Fontainebleau Las Vegas, the luxury resort and casino brought to life by Fontainebleau Development… Seamlessly connecting the past, present and future, the 67-story Fontainebleau Las Vegas – the tallest occupiable building in Nevada — is the first western expansion for the iconic brand.

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Skift India Report: Strong Hotel Growth to Now Return to Normal

Skift Blog

Skift Take: While the Hotelviate report does highlight the surge witnessed in India's organized hotel sector, it also approaches the future with cautious optimism. It serves as a reminder that the exceptional developments witnessed in 2022-23 were unprecedented.

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Canaves Oia Announces New Luxury Villa Collection

Hospitality Net

Three new luxury villas were introduced to the Canaves Oia collection of resorts and villas in Santorini, Greece this season. The villas, along with the company’s Eden Villas complex, join the newly established Canaves Oia Villas Collection, which offers travelers to Santorini the perfect blend of privacy and space afforded guests of a luxury villa, along with the amenities and distinguished services of a luxury hotel, such as daily breakfast, room service, 24-hour front desk, twice-daily maid s

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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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Exclusive: Salter Brothers bolsters retreat portfolio with acquisition of prominent Barossa property

Hotel Management

Salter Brothers has added another luxury retreat to its portfolio – its first in South Australia – with the acquisition of 225-acre property Kingsford The Barossa. Built in 1856, on the edge of South Australia’s wine country, Kingsford The Barossa was once home to a wealthy nineteenth-century pastoralist and, in the 1990s, was the setting for Channel 9’s hit series McLeod’s Daughters.

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Simple tips to help your hotel rank on Google

eHotelier

Securing a prominent spot within Google’s search results can translate into the difference between a hotel boasting fully booked rooms and one faced with the emptiness of vacant accommodations.

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Zillow Co-Founder Flags Travel Startup Overfunding in Race for Killer AI App

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence has far-reaching implications, particularly for startups specializing in niche AI travel services, who are at risk of becoming obsolete before getting off the ground.

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Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection by Hilton Becomes First Certified Passive House Hotel in US

Hospitality Net

When architect and developer Bruce Redman Becker envisioned the opportunity to create Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection by Hilton which opened in May 2022, he set an ambitious goal to achieve something no one else in the U.S. had ever done—to create a hotel that operated fully on renewable energy, without any use of fossil fuels.

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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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Marriott launches midscale brand for value-conscious consumers

Hotel Management

Marriott International has introduced a new midscale brand to meet demand for “reliable yet affordable accommodation” in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Targeting value-conscious consumers, Four Points Express by Sheraton is based on the principles of “reliability, simplicity and value” in both design and guest experience, with hotels set in convenient locations.

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Visiting loved ones may drive tourism recovery

eHotelier

Visiting loved ones may drive tourism recovery - Insights - Insights VFR has been dubbed the “sleeping giant” of the tourism industry; visiting friends and relatives is a grossly overlooked motive for travelling.

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GetYourGuide CEO Wants to Change Boring AI Text Search

Skift Blog

Skift Take: While flights and hotels are the backbone of the travel industry, the demand for experiential travel creates a ripe playground for AI disruption to focus on the experience economy.

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Brittain Resorts & Hotels Introduces New AI-Driven Business Intelligence Technology Matrix

Hospitality Net

Brittain Resorts & Hotels (BRH), the leading full-service hospitality management company in the Southeast, today introduced an industry-leading AI-driven business intelligence technology matrix, putting the company at the forefront of AI-led efforts within the industry. The move comes as BRH increases its service offerings as it expands further into third-party management for hotel owners seeking improved values and satisfaction measurements.

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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.