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Deloitte: Holiday travel is cleared for takeoff

Hotel Business

Americans are ready to travel for the holidays. For the third consecutive year, Deloitte explores travel intent ahead of the pivotal holiday season and the overall impact on the travel industry. According to this year’s report, “ 2023 Deloitte Holiday Travel Survey, ” concerns about health and travel delays are diminished as consumers across income groups map out trips to make this holiday season a memorable one.

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The Prosperous Hotelier – Introduction by David Lund

Hotel Financial Coach Blog

Introduction Having worked in the hotel business for over four decades, I know most people think the numbers are the “hard” part of hospitality. There’s a common belief that the financials are best left to professionals who can sort out the complex interplay between the different departments of a hotel. It’s just too challenging and […] The post The Prosperous Hotelier – Introduction by David Lund first appeared on Hotel Financial Coach.

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The Extended-Stay Segment Reaches New Heights

Lodging

Commonly referred to by many as the ‘darling’ of the hotel industry in recent years, the extended-stay segment has risen to new heights on the strength of widespread growth and stellar performance outpacing all other chain scales. Demand continues to grow at unprecedented levels for the segment, which was established some 30 years ago and has upped the ante for both large brand companies and owner/operators looking for increased profitability.

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South Africa’s Entrepreneurs Reinvent Tours: From ‘Poorism’ to Authenticity

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Daniel Adidwa and Phakamile Hlazo are each building multi-day travel experiences in South Africa. Their stories highlight larger themes about what's next for the sector.

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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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WTTC Announces Major Speakers for its 23rd Global Summit in Rwanda

Hospitality Net

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) gears up for its stellar 23rd Global Summit in Kigali this week (1-3 Nov), with Ivorian footballing legend Didier Drogba set to take to the stage.

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Commonwealth Lodging adds five Virginia hotels

Hotel Business

Commonwealth Lodging Management LLC has added five new hotels in Virginia to its management portfolio in the past month. “We are excited to onboard several new owner clients and over 100 new associates at these hotels,” said Duane Gauthier, managing director, Commonwealth Lodging. “Our leadership team is committed to providing a uniquely positive work environment for our staff who deliver genuine hospitality to guests in our hotels.

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Don’t Order Too Many Planes and the Biggest Risks to Growth – Air Lease CEO

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The CEO's advice seems particularly timely: “Usually, airlines don't go bust by having too few airplanes; they usually go bust for having too many that they can't service properly financially and operationally.

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Pacific Hotels sells Coral Cay Mackay to Queensland hotel group

Hotel Management

Pacific Hotels has sold the recently refurbished 4-star Coral Cay Mackay resort to a private Queensland-based hotel group. Situated on 9,148sqm of land on Nebo Road, the resort features 82 guest rooms and apartments, Coral Cay Bar and Grill, meeting and conference amenities, swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna and outdoor guest parking. The sale, which was negotiated by CBRE Hotels’ Wayne Bunz and Hayley Manvell, drew the interest of owner operators, hotel investment funds and high net worth individ

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LE: Dallas hits all-time-high construction project count

Hotel Business

As seen in the third-quarter U.S. Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), the top five markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines by projects at Q3 2023 are led by Dallas with an all-time high of 189 projects/21,840 rooms, followed by Atlanta with 140 projects/17,775 rooms and Nashville with 122 projects/16,046 rooms.

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Saira Hospitality CEO on Training Hotel Workers via Pop-Up Schools

Lodging

A worldwide program that has thus far trained workers primarily from outside the United States to serve the hospitality industry was actually born here. As Saira Hospitality Founder and CEO Harsha L’Acqua told LODGING, her nonprofit that partners with hotels to create pop-up schools to train local communities for a career in hospitality grew out of her winning entrepreneurship competition entry when she was a graduate student at the Cornell Hotel School.

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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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Travel Experiences in Demand: Survey of 18,000 Travelers Reveals Preferences

Skift Blog

Skift Take: A massive survey of 18,000 travelers worldwide suggests that 2024 is shaping up to be a year when tours, activities, and experiences are decisive. Now if only marketers will catch up to reality.

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How to Make the 2024 Hotel Budgeting Process As Smooth and Painless As Possible - By Jeannette King

Hotel News Resource

For hotel owners and operators alike, the annual budget is often a gruelling and time-consuming process. This year, with persistent inflation, added pressures on cost control, and uncertainty about the economy, the process is as fraught as ever.

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Winners of The Brit List Awards 2023 announced

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Winners of The Brit List Awards 2023 announced Winners of The Brit List Awards 2023 announced The winners of 12 individual categories, including Interior Designer of the Year, Architect of the Year and Hotelier of the Year, were crowned last night at The Brit List Awards 2023. Editor Hamish Kilburn writes… For six years, The Brit List Awards has been championing the best in British – and international – hotel design and hospitality.

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Lodging Econometrics: Dallas Continues to Lead the U.S. Construction Pipeline

Lodging

PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire—As seen in the third quarter United States Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), the top five markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines by projects in Q3 2023 were led by Dallas with an all-time high of 189 projects/21,840 rooms; followed by Atlanta with 140 projects/17,775 rooms; Nashville with 122 projects/16,046 rooms; Phoenix with 119 projects/16,455 rooms, and the Inland Empire, with 117 projects/11,784 rooms.

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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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New Report: How Value and Loyalty Are Defining This Year’s Holiday Travel Trends

Skift Blog

Skift Take: A new survey from iSeatz provides insights on how loyalty programs that incorporate travel rewards can offset the impact of inflation on 2023 holiday plans and drive member engagement with holiday-specific offers and benefits.

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Tulsa Club Hotel, an Art-Deco treasure

Hotel Business

Built in 1927 and designed by Art-Deco architect Bruce Goff, the Tulsa Club in downtown Tulsa, OK, once accommodated a high-society social club and the Tulsa Chamber of Commerce. After changing hands multiple times over the years and falling into a state of disrepair, the building was given new life as the Tulsa Club Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton.

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A comprehensive guide to hotel mobile marketing: Part 2

eHotelier

A comprehensive guide to hotel mobile marketing: Part 2 - Insights Mobile marketing is not just a trend but a necessity. To succeed, optimize your web presence, engage guests on social platforms, and safeguard data.

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Kimpton Margot Sydney opens largest open-air rooftop bar in the city

Hotel Management

Kimpton Margot Sydney is gearing up for a busy summer service with the long-awaited opening of its Level 7 rooftop bar. Reportedly the largest open-air rooftop bar in Sydney, Harper Rooftop Bar on Level 7 has capacity for up to 180 people and will present live music as well as wellness and lifestyle-centred events. Designed by Five Foot One Design, Harper features contemporary beach-club interiors, bright yellow booths, a pastel pink mosaic bar, movable drink stations, leafy greenery as well as

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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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Paul Singer’s Elliott Management Bets on Hotels as Part of $372 Million Deal

Skift Blog

Skift Take: An investment vehicle backed by Elliott Management has invested in hotels, following similar moves by other big-money firms. Fun fact: The $370 million deal coincides with the acquisition of U2's The Clarence Hotel.

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AHLA, IncentiFind partner to identify sustainability-related savings

Hotel Business

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and IncentiFind have partnered to help the organization’s more than 30,000 members identify sustainability-related cost savings. IncentiFind, a green building incentive database, offers more than a half-million incentives, including tax credits, grants, fee waivers, rebates and bill credits. These credits support the implementation of green measures like energy efficiency, renewables, water conservation and more, which are all directed at

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Deloitte: Holiday Travel is Cleared for Takeoff

Hotel News Resource

Travel continues to soar: About half (48%) of Americans intend to travel this holiday season. Intent to travel between Thanksgiving and mid-January is up across all age and income groups with an average holiday budget of $2,725. More than half (56%) of holiday travelers plan to stay in hotels, up from 35% in 2022.

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‘An incredible journey’: Uday Rao’s enduring love affair with Four Seasons

Hotel Management

On August 19, 1991, Uday Rao started his hotel career as an overnight receptionist at a Four Seasons hotel in Chicago. “I walked into that hotel and said, ‘One day, I want to be a GM with this company’,” Rao told HM. “Thirty-two years later, I’m here at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney as General Manager.” Rao joined the Sydney hotel in May 2022, moving from Bali, where he had spent 10 years managing two Four Seasons resorts there.

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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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American Airlines CEO Seeks to Boost Revenue and Enhance Loyalty Program

Skift Blog

Skift Take: American Airlines's top boss says the company is right to focus on underserved U.S. small cities and key international markets through its airline alliance. The airline is also considering enhancements to its frequent flyer program.

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How Generative AI is Transforming Hospitality SEO: A Chat with Craig Carbonniere

Lure Agency

In the modern digital landscape, AI has become a prominent […] The post How Generative AI is Transforming Hospitality SEO: A Chat with Craig Carbonniere appeared first on Lure Agency.

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An Inside Look at Loyalty

Lodging

iSeatz’s Andy Hermo discusses the findings of his company’s 2023 Hospitality Rewards Report Exactly how important are loyalty programs as a vehicle for promoting, well, loyalty, and ultimately beefing up hoteliers’ bottom lines? That was the gist of what LODGING asked Andy Hermo, chief commercial officer at loyalty technology company iSeatz. In response, Hermo, who leads the development and implementation of the iSeatz commercial strategy to drive enterprise growth, profitability, and improve cu

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Accor's Handwritten Collection Debuts in Phuket, Thailand with the Andaman Beach Hotel Phuket

Hotel News Resource

Article - Accor's Handwritten Collection Debuts in Phuket, Thailand with the Andaman Beach Hotel Phuket - Acco unveiled its first property under the Handwritten Collection brand in Thailand: Andaman Beach Hotel Phuket - Handwritten Collection.

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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.

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Southwest Airlines Eyes Flying to DFW Airport 

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Being able to fly to and from Dallas-Forth Worth International Airport would be a tremendous boost for Southwest, especially as it's in a hurry to expand its presence in the booming region.

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In pictures: inside The Brit List Awards 2023

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs In pictures: inside The Brit List Awards 2023 In pictures: inside The Brit List Awards 2023 In the spirit of the theme around The Brit List Awards 2023, ‘creativity’ was not only ‘unlocked’ last night at the awards ceremony, it was celebrated in style. From a punchy red carpet arrival experience to cabaret and clubbing – and everything in between – here are the official photographs that capture the spirit of the awards campaign… This year Hotel Design

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Measuring Guest Loyalty Key metrics CEOs need to pay attention to

eHotelier

Everyone is talking about guest loyalty and how it is key for any accommodation business. But how important it really is? And, is it something only certain areas of a hotel should care about?

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Inside the INDIE Congress Experience in San Francisco - By Alan Young

Hotel News Resource

Article - Inside the INDIE Congress Experience in San Francisco - By Alan Young - My Hotseat interview with CEO of Virgin Hotels James Bermingham, panels on AI and sustainability, puppies and a touch of wellness

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How Intent Data Helps Marketers Convert A-List Accounts

One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.