Are Morch

JULY 6, 2023

The travel programs at your company might not be the main factor that determines if people will want to work for you. Still, as corporate travel is a big part of how we do business today, the experience of your employees on their trips is of grand importance. In the US alone, 1.3 million people […] The post Why Hospitality Matters for Today’s Corporate Travelers appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Transformation Coach.

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Skift Blog

JULY 7, 2023

Skift Take: Ranking for city-specific experiences search terms is fiercely competitive and an expensive part of performance marketing that tends to favors online travel agencies with big budgets. A new carousel in Google's Things To Do adds an interesting shift in search display.

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Hotel Management

JULY 5, 2023

A career in hospitality can be a rewarding one, with the opportunity to help create unforgettable experiences for guests. But for TFE Hotels Indigenous Liaison Officer (NT), Henri Peters, it’s about making a lifechanging impact on First Nations Australians by supporting them to build long-term careers. Since taking up the position last year, Peters has been focused on recruiting new team members for Adina Apartment Hotel Darwin Waterfront, Vibe Hotel Darwin Waterfront and Travelodge Resort Darwi

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Lodging

JULY 5, 2023

During a Capital Markets Day to be held at the Group’s head office, Accor presented its medium-term ambitions for a new chapter of growth. With strong brands and teams, an optimized operating model, and processes, Accor intends to accelerate its sustainable growth and is taking advantage of the strengths of each of the two new divisions created in January 2023.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 6, 2023

DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin Ku’damm announced its opening, marking the first opening under Hilton’s full-service DoubleTree by Hilton brand in Berlin and the third in Germany. Designed to serve leisure guests vacationing in Berlin as well as business travelers and groups from around the world, the hotel is one of the largest in the city with 420 guest rooms and over 8,600 square feet of meeting space.

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Skift Blog

JULY 4, 2023

Skift Take: IAG, Lufthansa or Air France-KLM could have something to say about the government's efforts to privatize TAP. Everything from investments to a sale are on the table.

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Lodging

JULY 5, 2023

INTELITY announced a new partnership with The Hazelton Hotel in Toronto. The boutique hotel has implemented the INTELITY platform to offer its guests a digital smart-room experience, as well as leverage INTELITY’s GEMS staff-facing tools for its back-of-house operations. Located in Toronto’s Yorkville neighborhood, The Hazelton Hotel has 62 guestrooms and 15 suites.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 4, 2023

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, today announces the signing of Hotel Indigo Satu Mare, a brand debut in Romania. This latest signing delivers the lifestyle brand’s market debut in the Balkan nation and strengthens the brand’s presence in Eastern Europe.

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Skift Blog

JULY 6, 2023

Skift Take: The two companies, Wideroe and Norwegian, maintaining distinct brands and operate independently from each other is an interesting strategy in a busy domestic travel market.

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Hotel Management

JULY 5, 2023

Ascott appoints GM Sales and Distribution Ascott Australia welcomes Jennifer Warn to the Senior Leadership Team following her promotion to General Manager Sales and Distribution. Warn, who joined Quest in 2018 as Director of Sales, was promoted to Group Head of Corporate Sales in January 2021. Her expanded role sees her take management of all of Ascott Australia’s sales and revenue team members.

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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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Lodging

JULY 5, 2023

Hotel Indigo, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle portfolio, expanded its presence in Florida with the opening of Hotel Indigo Panama City Marina in Panama City’s historic waterfront district. The five-story, 124-room Hotel Indigo Panama City Marina, owned by The St. Joe Company, is walkable to neighborhood restaurants, bars, and town fixtures such as the Martin Theatre and Panama City Center for the Arts.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 4, 2023

AxisRooms, a leading hotel distribution technology provider, finished integrating its Channel Manager with six Hotel Property Management Systems (Hotel PMSs) and four Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) last month. With these new integrations, AxisRooms aims to boost the connectivity reach of its Channel Manager solution. It will assist hotels in retaining their current Hotel PMSs and increasing their sales through an extensive range of OTAs.

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Skift Blog

JULY 4, 2023

Skift Take: In the battle between Tripadvisor/Viator and GetYourGuide, the winner is — offline experiences, which have more than 90 percent market share. That spells big opportunities for both of these companies.

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Hotel Management

JULY 6, 2023

With just two weeks to go until the FIFA Women’s World Cup gets underway in Australia and New Zealand, the hospitality industry is preparing to roll out the green and gold carpet to an influx of international visitors. It’s the first time the tournament will held in the Southern Hemisphere, and according to Football Australia President Chris Nikou, it will be the largest sporting event on Australian soil since the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000, showcasing the ANZ region to a global audience

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JULY 5, 2023

CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the completion of the integration of the Dream Hotels brand, as well as The Chatwal, The Time New York, and Unscripted hotels, into the World of Hyatt loyalty program. The hotels, which are now bookable through Hyatt channels, bring more stay options for members and guests. World of Hyatt members can now enjoy program benefits across the following properties: Complementing Hyatt’s continued growth, these newly integrated lifestyle hotels offer members t

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Hospitality Net

JULY 7, 2023

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,100 hotels across 95 countries, today announced the upcoming opening of Ramada Encore by Wyndham Al Khobar Corniche, further cementing its presence and growth plans in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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Skift Blog

JULY 5, 2023

Skift Take: Skift Global Forums have revolutionized the industry with key takeaways including the rise of experiential travel, the embrace of technology, the push for sustainable tourism, and the recognition of the importance of personalization and data analytics.

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Hotel Management

JULY 5, 2023

New Zealand hotels will have their moment to shine at the 2023 HM Awards with the addition of four new property categories specific to the region. For the first time, the HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence, presented by Sealy Posturepedic, will recognise the top performers across a variety of segments in the New Zealand market. In previous years, New Zealand hotels could enter the awards for New Zealand Hotel of the Year and Regional Property of the Year, but in 2023, they can now

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JULY 5, 2023

BOSTON—JLL Capital Markets announced that it arranged $7.59 million in financing for The Sandbar Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham, a 121-key, limited-service, beachfront hotel located in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, Linchris Hotel Corporation, to secure the first mortgage refinancing through HarborOne Bank.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 4, 2023

Further to the acquisition in December 2021 of Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa by Arora Group, one of the UK’s leading hotel owner-operators, the signing of an agreement has been announced to redevelop the hotel under the globally renowned Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brand. The announcement demonstrates the growing partnership between Arora Group and world leading hospitality group Accor, whose expansive collection of brands includes Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.

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Skift Blog

JULY 3, 2023

Skift Take: In-flight entertainment has long been a critical part of airlines' efforts to attract travelers, and the increasingly lucrative sector is poised to provide major carriers more opportunities to stand out from rivals.

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Hotel Management

JULY 4, 2023

Guests staying at Oaks Hotels, Resorts and Suites can now hydrate for humanity by purchasing special edition bottles of Mount Franklin water, with a dollar from the sale of each bottle donated to Habitat for Humanity Australia and New Zealand, as part of the Oaks Giving Tree program. Guests staying at Oaks Hotels, Resorts and Suites can now hydrate for humanity by purchasing special edition bottles of Mount Franklin water during their stay, with a dollar from the sale of each bottle donated to H

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Hotel Financial Coach Blog

JULY 2, 2023

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Hospitality Net

JULY 7, 2023

A palace or a 5-star hotel? Hotels around the world are often referred to as palaces or ‘grand dames’ – vestiges of a bygone era when grand hotels were associated with luxury and glamour. But the concept in its true sense is quintessentially French and in 2010 the French Tourism Office bestowed the title on establishments that met certain specific criteria.

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Skift Blog

JULY 4, 2023

Skift Take: Even though restrictions have been lifted, Japanese tourists seem more interested in traveling at home than abroad. This is a problem for the U.S. travel industry.

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Hotel Management

JULY 2, 2023

Three years ago, when the pandemic brought travel to a halt, Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia, like many in the industry, used the time to regroup – to work on property refurbs and guest experiences. “We didn’t sit still over the pandemic – as difficult as it was,” CEO Matthew Cameron-Smith told HM. Among its many projects was the refurbishment of the Outback Hotel, which opened in April; an art gallery dedicated to the works of central Australian desert artists which opened at Ayers R

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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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eHotelier

JULY 6, 2023

From understanding your target audience to leveraging guest data, here's how to put together a guest journey that helps you to achieve your desired results.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 6, 2023

Newport Hospitality Group (NHG), a leading hotel management company in the hospitality industry, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Home2 Suites by Hilton Fayetteville North, bringing NHG’s total number of rooms in the market to 338. This all-suite hotel joins the group’s successful properties in the area, Candlewood Suites Fayetteville, and Fairfield Inn & Suites Fayetteville North, reinforcing Newport’s strong commitment to the Fayetteville market.

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Skift Blog

JULY 5, 2023

Skift Take: Get a preview of our latest output from our Hotel Tech Benchmark data product. In this update, Skift Research looks closely at the best uses of digital marketing and advertising tools.

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Hotel Management

JULY 6, 2023

Quest Apartment Hotels New Zealand is celebrating the opening of its second property in two weeks with the introduction of Quest Hastings on June 26, 2023. The hotel marks the 41st New Zealand property for the independently owned and operated accommodation group. “Quest has worked incredibly hard to manage the relationships with our landlords, supporting local partners, and focusing on the needs of the corporate travel market,” said Quest Apartment Hotels (NZ), Chief Operating Officer, Adrian Tu

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