Hotel Business
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
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.
Hotel Financial Coach Blog
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
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.
Lodging
OCTOBER 30, 2023
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.
Skift Blog
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
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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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
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 31, 2023
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.
Hotel Business
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
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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Skift Blog
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
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.
Hotel Management
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
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
Hotel Business
OCTOBER 30, 2023
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.
Lodging
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
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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Skift Blog
OCTOBER 31, 2023
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.
Hotel News Resource
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
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.
Hotel Designs
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
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.
Lodging
OCTOBER 30, 2023
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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Skift Blog
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
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.
Hotel Business
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
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.
eHotelier
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
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.
Hotel Management
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
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
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.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 31, 2023
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.
Hotel Business
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
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
Hotel News Resource
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
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.
Hotel Management
OCTOBER 30, 2023
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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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.
Skift Blog
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
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.
Lure Agency
OCTOBER 30, 2023
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.
Lodging
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
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
Hotel News Resource
OCTOBER 29, 2023
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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Skift Blog
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
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.
Hotel Designs
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
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
eHotelier
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
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?
Hotel News Resource
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
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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