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Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe to Open in Winter 2023

Hospitality Net

oday, Margaritaville, the global lifestyle brand, announced the debut of Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe, slated to open at the end of 2023. This will be the brand’s first lodging location in a ski destination and the only all-suite resort in the south Lake Tahoe basin. Nestled at the base of Tahoe’s famed Heavenly Mountain Resort in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the 399-room Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe will be the ultimate year-round destination for those seeking a slice of paradise amidst

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Ryanair Pilots in Belgium Plan to Strike

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Ryanair's pilots in Belgium are resisting a plan to give them fewer rest days. It appears as though they will take a couple of days off July 15 and 16.

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EVT introduces Bossley restaurant ahead of Rydges Melbourne reopening

Hotel Management

The newly transformed Rydges Melbourne unveils its signature restaurant on Wednesday July 19, ahead of the hotel’s official reopening next week. Nestled on Exhibition Street, directly opposite Her Majesty’s Theatre and adjacent to the hotel, Bossley Bar and Restaurant is expected to draw theatre goers, hotel guests, and locals in search of quality food or after-work drinks.

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Introducing Threads: How It’s Different and Why Brands Should Jump on Board

Social Hospitality

In the vast world of social media platforms, a new contender has emerged. Threads, the latest creation from Meta, seeks to offer users a fresh perspective on digital interactions. Since its debut last week, Threads quickly carved its niche in the ever-evolving realm of online communities. Rather than being a stand-alone social network, it works as a companion app to Instagram, seamlessly integrating with the existing user base.

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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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US Short Term Rental (STR) market suffering while Europe and UK escape significant slowdown

Hospitality Net

The US short term rental market has struggled to keep up with the rest of the world in 2023 according to half-year analysis by short term rental (STR) data specialist Key Data.

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Albania Isn’t A Hidden Gem Anymore, Its Short-Term Rental Market is Proof

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The U.S. market might be seeing a pullback, but Europe continues to lure budget-conscious travelers to under-explored destinations with a booming hospitality sector.

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The Data Behind Sales Managers of Elite Teams

Anthony Cole Training

Learn about the "Coachable" Sales Competency in this blog taken from OMG's recent webinar: The Data Behind Sales Managers of Elite Teams.

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HotStats UK Market Spotlight

Hospitality Net

In the latest updates on the regional market performance of the hotel industry in the United Kingdom, we share year-to-date data from May for 2023 compared to the same period in 2022 and 2019, according to HotStats’ monthly Hotel Benchmarking reports.

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Delta’s Revenue Bump Is Thanks to International Travelers

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Delta’s international support, the Grand Canyon’s green efforts, and India’s travel tax problems.

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Far East to sell Australian Ritz-Carlton portfolio totalling 462 rooms

Hotel Management

Hong Kong’s Far East Consortium is putting two of Australia’s prestigious Ritz-Carlton hotels on the market in a major portfolio sale. The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne and The Ritz-Carlton, Perth – which are under management of Marriott International – represent a combined 462 luxury hotel rooms. CBRE Hotels’ Michael Simpson, Tom Gibson, Aaron Desange and Vasso Zographou, along with McVay Real Estate’s Dan McVay and Sam McVay, have been appointed to lead the sale, “The portfolio is positioned a

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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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Nostalgia-motivated tourism

eHotelier

Which elements of virtual trips are the most essential and how these can be used to encourage returning tourists’ behavioural intentions via immersion and nostalgia?

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1 Hotel Mayfair Opens in London

Hospitality Net

1 Hotel Mayfair opened Thursday 13th July 2023, making its debut as the first European property of the 1 Hotel’s mission-driven portfolio. 1 Hotel Mayfair is setting a new benchmark for lower impact luxury in London, introducing a destination, community and platform for change for travellers and Londoners alike.

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Choice Hotels’ Bullish Report Prompts More Wyndham Merger Speculation

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Choice Hotels issued a positive business update in a seemingly random way. That fueled speculation it plans to do something newsy. Plus, other worldwide headlines in hotel deals and development.

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Radisson Hotel Group signs 250-key Fiji resort

Hotel Management

Radisson Hotel Group is expanding its presence in the Fijian market with the signing of a Radisson Blu hotel on Naisoso Island, the group’s second hotel in Fiji. The 250-key Radisson Blu Mirage Resort, Fiji Naisoso Island, which is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2026, will feature three beachfront swimming pools – one with a swim-up pool bar – a gym, and a kids’ club, as well as an all-day dining restaurant, specialty restaurant, and event spaces for up to 150 guests.

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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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Your bartender is your real hotel concierge

eHotelier

The hotel bar is experiencing a revival while guests who are over-satiated by screens are reverting to the ‘old school’ method of asking a real person what they should do or where they should go. There are plenty of ways to make this work for your topline growth.

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Mandarin Oriental Announces a Third Hotel in London for 2028

Hospitality Net

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will open its third London hotel in the British capital in 2028. Situated on London’s South Bank with dramatic views over St Paul’s Cathedral, Mandarin Oriental Bankside, London is positioned ideally to access both the City of London and the West End theatre and shopping districts, offering a perfect base for leisure and business travellers.

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El Cosmico’s Next Chapter Embraces 3D Printing

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Texas hotelier Liz Lambert has linked up with noted architect Bjarke Ingels and 3D printing firm ICON to reimagine the future of El Cosmico. Despite the bleeding edge tech, the emphasis will be on the spirit of self reliance and community that defined the early iterations of the property.

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Melbourne’s $340 million dual hotel project gets green light

Hotel Management

Planning approval has been granted to Melbourne property developer Capital Alliance for a AU$340 million dual hotel project involving two major TFE Hotels brands. The mixed-use lifestyle development in Melbourne’s Docklands precinct will include a 200-room bespoke Collection by TFE Hotel and a 105-key A by Adina hotel, alongside a state-of-the-art conference centre that can hold up to 1000 people.

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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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I Asked ChatGPT To Analyze World Happiness Scores – Here’s What It Had To Say

Hotel Marketer

With ChatGPT's Code Interpreter finally in Beta and available for testing, I've been playing with the tool to see what it can do. One of the tests I ran used the World Happiness Index scores, along with corresponding data sets from the World Bank to see if we could figure out some correlations.

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Say Hello to Your AI Management Consultant

Hospitality Net

We’re excited to introduce a game-changing tool for managers and decision-makers in the hotel and travel industry. We launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI) consultant, powered by OpenAI’s state-of-the-art ChatGPT-4, extensively trained on business subjects, including economics, revenue management, customer psychology, marketing, tech, data, and analytics.

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Kayak’s Steve Hafner on the Expedia-Hopper Clash

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Hopper critics see blood in the water. But the company has a loyal following among younger people that rivals would die for. Hopper has altered course many times before, and can make changes to shift the momentum.

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‘Defining moment’: Brisbane Sky Deck completes construction of The Star Grand

Hotel Management

Luxury 5-star hotel The Star Grand, part of the $3.6 billion Queen’s Wharf Brisbane development, has marked an important milestone with the completion of a Sky Deck, positioned 100m above the Brisbane River. The 250m long crescent shaped open-air rooftop deck is a first for Brisbane and forms the centrepiece of the riverside tourism development. The Sky Deck will be open 365 days a year and can cater to up to 1,500 people with a signature restaurant, all day casual dining, a bar, events space, a

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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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Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa joins JdV by Hyatt

Hotel Business

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has revealed that Calistoga Motor Lodge and Spa, a retro-inspired property with 97 guestrooms and suites, has joined the JdV by Hyatt portfolio. Located at the head of the Silverado Trail in California’s wine country, the property is the first Independent Collection hotel in Napa Valley. Inspired by California’s wine region with design by New York-based design firm AvroKo, the property is a new take on the classic roadside motel experience, according to Hyatt.

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Thailand’s First ‘INNSiDE by Meliá’ Hotel Celebrates Grand Opening

Hospitality Net

Towering over Bangkok’s trendy On Nut neighbourhood, INNSiDE by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit has cut the ribbon on a host of remarkable facilities ranging from integrated co-working spaces to a sky-high transparent infinity pool and rooftop tapas bar.

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U.S. Cities Fight to Win Back Tourists

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Post-pandemic tourism recovery in major U.S. cities has its challenges. On this podcast, Skift editors explain what smart destinations are doing and why international tourists are having more fun.

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Key appointments: Accommodation Australia, Crown, Hyatt, QT

Hotel Management

Accommodation Australia appoints Policy and Research Advisor Peak accommodation industry body, Accommodation Australia (AA), has appointed Jenny Lambert as its inaugural Policy and Research Advisor. A respected industry figure, Lambert will be great asset for the association, according to AA CEO Michael Johnson. “Jenny has over four decades experience in policy and advocacy, with a particular focus in the tourism and hospitality sectors,” said Johnson.

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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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Sneak peek: Members Suite at the Independent Hotel Show 2023

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Sneak peek: Members Suite at the Independent Hotel Show 2023 Sneak peek: Members Suite at the Independent Hotel Show 2023 Hotel Designs meets design studio Cocoon & Bauer, returning as a design partner to the Independent Hotel Show 2023… Having previously brought the innovative Inclusive Hotel Room feature to life in 2022 at the Independent Hotel Show, this year Cocoon & Bauer is tackling the show’s Members Suite, an area for leading hoteliers to network, relax and do

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The St. Joe Company Opens Its Fifth Hotel in 2023

Hospitality Net

The St. Joe Company (NYSE: JOE) ("St. Joe") today announces the opening of the 75-room Camp Creek Inn, a beautifully designed boutique inn situated on the grounds of St. Joe’s private membership club, Watersound® Club. The new inn is just minutes from the Gulf of Mexico and the iconic Scenic Highway 30A corridor, and offers guests access to the Watersound Club collection of golf, beach, dining and recreation amenities.

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The Value Of Souvenirs in the Modern Travel Economy

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Join Rafat Ali, Colin Nagy and our special guest Geetika Agrawal as they explore the value of souvenirs in the modern travel economy, and the emerging trend of shifting towards meaningful experiences over physical possessions.

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Video tour: Virgin Australia debuts updated Business, Economy cabins

Hotel Management

Virgin Australia has celebrated the arrival of the carrier’s first fuel-efficient Boeing 737-8 and inside it, eagerly awaited, all-new Business Class and Economy cabin interiors. With the arrival of the Boeing 737-8, Virgin Australia has also revealed its plans to refresh the interior cabins on the airline’s remaining Boeing fleet, as part of an investment of approximately AU$110 million to improve the flying experience for customers.

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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.