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Powering Ahead: All Indicators Are Strong for Meetings and Events

Lodging

As we welcome the new year, the hospitality industry is buzzing with optimism and hope. According to the most recent Planner PULSE Survey, the challenges and uncertainties that marked the end of the previous year have dissipated, and a promising future is on the horizon. In March, Cvent and Northstar Meetings Group surveyed hundreds of event planners to gather insights for hospitality professionals regarding the concerns and needs of their customers.

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China’s New Plane Wins Two Big Orders: Should Airbus and Boeing Be Worried?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: With Airbus and Boeing booked up until the end of the decade, will other airlines be tempted to buy these Chinese-built aircraft?

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AHICE 2024: EVT signs luxury Brisbane hotel The Inchcolm as Invictus partnership grows

Hotel Management

EVT Hotels and Resorts has commenced management of boutique Brisbane hotel, The Inchcolm, operating under its Independent Collection by EVT (ICbE), in an extension of the group’s partnership with Invictus Developments. EVT’s Director of Hotel and Resorts Operations, Norman Arundel, announced the deal at the Asia Pacific Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) on Thursday May 2.

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Hotel Revenue Management System

Are Morch

Do you feel that a hotel that gets the maximum number of guests is profitable? If so, you’re on the wrong track. Hotel and resort businesses become more profitable when they earn more revenue regularly. You can do the same for your hotel by setting the right revenue management strategies. This is where you need […] The post Hotel Revenue Management System appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Transformation Coach.

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Smart Tools & Strong Teams: A People-First Approach to AI in Sales

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.

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AHLA Foundation Hosts Annual ForWard Conference to Advance Women in Hospitality 

Lodging

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The Science of Sleep. How the Travel Industry is Cashing in on Tourism’s Latest Obsession

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Gen Z has made boasting about good sleep its most recent flex. And the travel sector has followed suit, using science to cater to vacationers of all ages looking to get some precious shut-eye.

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How Revenue Management System are Transforming Hotels and Resorts

Are Morch

Do you feel that a hotel that gets the maximum number of guests is profitable? If so, you’re on the wrong track. Hotel and resort businesses become more profitable when they earn more revenue regularly. You can do the same for your hotel by setting the right revenue management strategies. This is where you need […] The post How Revenue Management System are Transforming Hotels and Resorts appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Transformation Coach.

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Guests Enjoy Seamless Food Delivery Experience with Grubhub Onsite

Lodging

Guests staying at Home2 Suites by Hilton now have access to seamless mobile ordering and delivery via Grubhub Onsite, available at nearly 600 properties nationwide. With access to Grubhub’s Marketplace of more than 355,000 merchants, guests who affiliate with their hotel will receive one free month of Grubhub+, Grubhub’s loyalty program that provides customers unlimited $0 delivery fees on eligible orders.

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Nobu’s Secret: CEO Lays Out Plan For 80 Luxury Hotels

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Nobu, the posh restaurant chain, is expanding its luxury hotels brand. The secret sauce? Sky-high revenue from their in-house restaurants, Robert De Niro's star power, and a culture that keeps top talent sticking around, says top exec Trevor Horwell.

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Accor signs Mercure hotel in Brisbane’s Spring Hill

Hotel Management

Accor has signed a management agreement to operate a 179-room Mercure property, owned by the Singh family, in Brisbane’s Spring Hill. Mercure Brisbane Spring Hill, formerly the independently-operated Pacific Hotel Brisbane, is a centrally located property, within walking distance of Suncorp Stadium, and overlooks the city skyline and Roma Street Parklands.

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How to Coach Reps on Overcoming Sales Objections with Confidence

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Global Sales and David Phelan, Account Executive

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.

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India’s Hotel Boom: Latest Investments from Marriott, Hilton and Other Chains

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Move over, China. The world's hotel giants have a new favorite: India.

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Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Is Too Expensive For Tourists – And Everyone Knows It

Skift Blog

Hospitality leaders warn the country needs to start building more affordable accommodation options to support Saudi tourism goals.

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Airbnb’s Chesky Talks Icons, Paid Memberships, and Who Benefits From His Billion-Dollar Payday: Full Interview

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Airbnb is finally taking a big, expensive swing into the experiences category with its launch of "Icons." The non-traditional accommodations come with a non-traditional business model – they’ll be free or low-cost to guests (but they want you to post them to your socials). And Chesky promises things will only get “crazier.

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Hotel Earnings: What We Learned This Week – in 2 Minutes

Skift Blog

Skift Take: IHG saw U.S. hotel revenue normalize. Marriott plans to launch a new midscale brand. Hyatt aims to expand its all-inclusive resort portfolio. And more.

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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

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

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Expedia Bosses Say Vrbo Will Drag 2024 Growth

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Incoming CEO Ariane Gorin said she plans to focus on driving traffic, lifting conversion rates, and expanding margins after taking the helm from departing chief Peter Kern on May 13.

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Airbnb Dives Into Pop Culture With New Home and Experiences Category Called ‘Icons’

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Airbnb's new celebrity-driven Icons category of experiences will trigger housefuls of free publicity.

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Clear Becomes an Enrollment Provider for TSA Pre-Check

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Clear, which rose to popularity by allowing flyers to speed through long security lines with its use of biometrics, will now be the third enrollment provider for TSA Pre-Check.

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Visit Florida’s Playbook: Tourism CEO on Marketing, Conventions and Luring Californians

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Florida wants to show the world the tourism opportunities the state has to offer.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Dubai Begins Work on ‘World’s Largest Airport’ Project

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Dubai is dreaming big in tourism and what better way to top it off than with the world's largest airport?

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Reality Distortion in Travel: When Luxury Isn’t What it Seems – And How to Fix it

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Follow the writers doing good work. Support brands that are carving out unique spaces. Celebrate the poetry when you see it.

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Airbnb Considering an Amazon Prime-Like Membership as a Loyalty Program

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Don’t hold your breath for a points program, but there could still be some benefits for ultra-loyal customers.

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Oyo Plans to Add 250 Hotels in U.S. This Year

Skift Blog

Skift Take: While Oyo may look to go upscale in India its growth strategy in the U.S. primarily relies on its budget hotel segment.

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New Research-Backed Strategies to Empower Managers as Culture & Engagement Leaders

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.

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Marriott: U.S. Market Is Cooling Amid Global Hotel Boom

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Marriott execs cited a "normalization" in domestic U.S. vacation bookings, a potential warning sign for the post-pandemic travel frenzy. Still, with a strong dollar sending Americans overseas and a loyalty program topping 203 million members, Marriott seems well-positioned for a profitable year worldwide.

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The Fight Over Airport Facial Recognition: Senators Clash With U.S. Travel

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Over a dozen lawmakers have vocalized opposition to the adoption of facial recognization technology at U.S. airports.

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Viking IPO: Key Facts Behind the Luxury Cruise Operator’s Billion-Dollar Debut

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Wednesday's IPO will value Viking, an operator of luxury river and ocean cruises, at roughly $10 billion. Leaders in the luxury travel sector will be eyeing the move closely.

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Dubai Airports CEO Suggests Current Hub Could Become Obsolete

Skift Blog

Skift Take: With a new $35 billion facility on the way, Paul Griffiths says the city doesn't need two airports.

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Don't Let AI Pass You By: The New Era of Personalized Sales Coaching & Development

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!

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Canary Island Protests: Is It Tourism or Housing? TUI’s CEO Weighs In

Skift Blog

Skift Take: A big part of the protests is about stopping the rise in short-term rentals. But that is far from the only area where activists want to see change.

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Hyatt to Add Pelotons at 800 Hotels – and Give Loyalty Points For Workouts

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Hyatt has been stepping up its focus on guest wellness. Expect the offer of loyalty points in exchange for guests completing workouts to catch on in the sector.

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Skift Travel Health Index Shows Softening Trend

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The Travel Health Index in March 2024 shows an overall softening trend compared to the previous month, with the index dropping by 4 points. However, some countries continue to show robust growth, with China, Japan, and Hong Kong out front with double-digit gains.

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State Bank of India Launches Its First Travel Credit Card – India Report

Skift Blog

Skift Take: While there are several co-branded credit cards offered by airlines and hotels, banks releasing travel-focused core credit cards indicates a shift in consumer preference and the rising popularity of travel credit cards in India.

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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