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Build a Sustainable Sales Goal Plan for 2025

Anthony Cole Training

We know that salespeople who accomplish their goals do these things consistently: Their goals are written down and they have a plan to achieve them. They have a timeframe that they stick to and their goals are defined and measurable. Lastly, they have an accountability partner or a coach to keep them on track. A sustainable sales goal plan is more than just thinking about and writing down goals.

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Takeaways From NYC’s Near-Ban on Airbnb

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Banning short-term rentals in New York City didn't instantly lead to a wave of affordable housing, although the impact could potentially be different in smaller towns and cities.

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Key Hospitality Technology Trends to Watch in 2025

Hospitality Net

The hospitality industry is undergoing a significant transformation due to advances in technology. Innovations in software, hardware, and digital solutions are revolutionizing guest experiences and streamlining operations for hotels, resorts, restaurants, and tourist attractions.

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Historic Inn at Warner Hall Acquired by BluWater Group

Lodging

GLOUCESTER, VirginiaBluWater Group, an Orlando-based private equity firm, announced today the expansion of its portfolio with the acquisition of the Inn at Warner Hall, a charming 11-room inn listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Founded in1642, as part of an original land grant,the Inn sits on 38-acres along the Severn River and was previously owned byTroy and Theresa Stavens.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Desert Rock – carved into the Saudi Arabian mountains – opens its doors

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Desert Rock carved into the Saudi Arabian mountains opens its doors Desert Rock carved into the Saudi Arabian mountains opens its doors Desert Rock, the fifth property to open its doors at The Red Sea destination, and is the third property owned and operated resort by Red Sea Global… Desert Rock spans 30,000 square meters of unspoiled land, where architectural mastery meets ancient rocky outcrops.

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U.S. Hotels May Have Hit Occupancy Ceiling in 2024

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Hotels aren't full! (Except in Manhattan.) One theory why is that corporate travelers who used to book rooms for days or weeks at a time are taking shorter trips because of hybrid work.

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The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village Promotes Keneven to Senior Sales Executive

Lodging

CAPE CORAL, FloridaThe Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Villageis pleased to announce the promotion of Sandra Keneven to Senior Sales Executive.In this new role, Sandra will overseesales initiatives for the waterfront resort. Sandra will be responsible for refining The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Villages profile, expanding business opportunities, identifying prospective partners, and securing contracts with partners.Sandra will officially assume her new role on Monday, January 6, 2025.

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From Seoul to Your Suitcase: How K&Pop is Influencing Global Travel Trends

Hotel News Resource

Article - From Seoul to Your Suitcase: How K-Pop is Influencing Global Travel Trends - K-pop, a global music phenomenon, is driving a vibrant music tourism industry in South Korea.

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Remote Year Collapse: What We Know

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Remote Year said it was closing, upsetting many customers who had paid for future trips as digital nomads. Two CEOs are pointing fingers at each other.

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Let’s Play 20 Customer Experience (CX) Questions – Part One

Hospitality Net

Lets play 20 Questions. Luke Jamieson, a customer experience (CX) thought leader in Australia, asked me to answer 20 customer experience questions in a lightning round style for one of his projects. As I considered my answers, I realized that the subscribers to my newsletter and videos would also enjoy them. There is a lot here, so Im breaking it into two parts.

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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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Rockbridge Acquires Three Hotel ZaZa Properties In Texas

Lodging

COLUMBUS, OhioOwner and developer Rockbridgeannounces the acquisition of three luxury lifestyle Hotel ZaZa properties in Texas. These distinctive hotels include the 159-room Hotel ZaZa Austin Downtown, the 166-room Hotel ZaZa Dallas Uptown, and 315-room Hotel ZaZa Houston Museum District. All three hotels reside in prime real estate locations within urban, high barrier-to-entry markets with strong demand drivers.

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Capturing Hotel Demand at Scale: How Digital Marketing Automation is Shaping the Future of Hospitality

Hotel News Resource

With personalization now at the core of guest expectations, the ability to deliver targeted, timely marketing across multiple channels is the key to driving bookings. For hoteliers, the challenge is not just how to execute these strategies, but how to do so efficiently and at scale, while ensuring return on investment.

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Remote Year Shuts Down Despite New Owners’ Earlier Promises of a Bright Future

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Remote Year was a small but pioneering company, innovating on the edges over the years. Sad to see it come to an end.

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Marriott International Expands Presence in Coastal Xiamen with a Signed Agreement to Debut The Ritz-Carlton Brand

Hospitality Net

Marriott International, Inc. announced the signing of an agreement with Xiamen Green Development Investment Group to introduce The Ritz-Carlton to Xiamen Island in Fujian Province. The Ritz-Carlton, Xiamen will deliver its legendary service and elegant aesthetic to immerse guests in one of Chinas most coveted destinations.

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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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3 Hotel Trends Shaping 2025: Insights and Actions for Success

Demand Calendar

In the 1990s, I became involved in shaping various real estate ownership and operating agreements, exploring how to separate the brick-and-mortar side from the day-to-day running of a hotel. While hotels will always be asset-heavy by definition, the ownership of those assets has steadily shifted from hotel companies to specialized real estate firms, enabling many hotel operators to adopt a more asset-light model.

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Apple’s Latest IOS 18.2 Email Update: What Hotel Marketers Need To Know

Hotel News Resource

Get ready for the latest Apple iOS 18.2 update to shake up strategies for hotel marketing with a redesign that affects how users engage with emails. As a digital marketing agency for hotels, well remind you that iPhones make up over 50% of the share of smartphones in the U.S., so we dont recommend ignoring this software update.

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Despegar to Be Acquired by Prosus for $1.7 Billion

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Years ago, it appeared as though Expedia Group would be a likely buyer of Despegar since Expedia had taken a significant minority stake in the company. But Expedia backed away, and now Prosus is claiming the prize.

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Hilton & Voyager Space Share Details on the Future of Food, Comfort in Space Travel at the 75th International Aeronautical Congress Panel

Hospitality Net

Earlier this year, Hilton leaders gathered at the 75th International Aeronautical Congress in Milan, Italy, to talk about the future of hospitality in space, including how to make accommodations comfortable, how to make food fresh and sustainable, and more.

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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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Hyatt Discloses Exclusive Discussions with Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V.

Lodging

CHICAGO, IllinoisHyatt Hotels Corporation today disclosed it has executed an exclusivity agreement with Playa Hotels & Resorts N.V. (Playa) (NASDAQ: PLYA) under which Playa has agreed to negotiate exclusively with Hyatt regarding potential strategic alternatives, which may include the acquisition of Playa by Hyatt. Mark S. Hoplamazian, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hyatt, said, “Playa has been a valuable partner for many years, is one of the worlds strongest operators of all

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Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts Brand Joins Hyatt's Portfolio in a Strategic Joint Venture

Hotel News Resource

Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Grupo Piero have completed a strategic joint venture, adding the Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts brand to Hyatts all&inclusive portfolio.

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New Skift Podcast Mini-Series: How I Travel 

Skift Blog

Skift Take: This first episode of "How I Travel" with Colin Nagy is amongst the best travel podcast episodes you have ever listened to. I know a big promise, listen in for a soulful holiday inspiration.

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HOTLIST 2024 Successfully Concludes Its Official Event Series

Hospitality Net

Ho Chi Minh City, December 20, 2024 After six months of preparation, HOTLIST 2024, one of Vietnams most prestigious events in the tourism industry, concluded with resounding success at Hotel Nikko Saigon on December 18th.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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Why Hotels Pretend Not to Know You—And How to Fix It

Demand Calendar

Hotels often fail to recognize guests due to fear of GDPR and other data privacy regulations. If misunderstood, these regulations can make hotel staff see you as a potential legal issue rather than a valued repeat guest. While caution is essential, it leads to an industry-wide habit of underpersonalization. Let's explore why this happens and how you can break the cycle to be recognized and appreciated at every property you visit.

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Celebrating the Spirit of Hospitality: Holiday Greetings and New Year Wishes from HNR News

Hotel News Resource

2024 has been a year of transformation and growth. Together, weve witnessed extraordinary strides in hospitality, from groundbreaking sustainability initiatives to remarkable technological advancements that have reshaped how we travel and connect.

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The Winners and Losers of Europe’s 2024 Airline Battle

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Its a fascinating tale of three huge airline groups. Europes leading network carriers each experienced a very different 2024.

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Procurement Data in the Year of Data Centralization

Hospitality Net

Through numerous conversations with hotel tech executives, brand C-suites and owners over the course of 2024, when asked about what to prioritize on the technology front for 2025, the most common answer is simply, Data.

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Beyond the Basics: How to Develop and Retain a Top-Performing Sales Team

Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales at Allego

Maximizing sales rep performance is no easy task. 📈 Traditional sales training methods focus heavily on the first few weeks in the sales role. Companies dedicate time, resources, and budget to onboarding new hires, only for them to forget what was learned in those first few weeks, lose motivation, and struggle to come to grips with their role.

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Sneak peek: Moncayo, Auberge Resorts Collection

Hotel Designs

Hotel Designs Sneak peek: Moncayo, Auberge Resorts Collection Sneak peek: Moncayo, Auberge Resorts Collection Auberge Resorts Collection has been selected to manage Moncayo, Auberge Resorts Collection, a new beachfront resort and exclusive collection of Resort Villas and Private Residences… Moncayo is a 1,100-acre community on Puerto Ricos pristine eastern shoreline, slated to complete in 2027.

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Cordish Companies Set to Launch $270 Million Live! Casino & Hotel in Louisiana in 2025

Hotel News Resource

The Cordish Companies have announced the grand opening of the new $270+ million Live! Casino & Hotel Louisiana is scheduled for February 13, 2025, pending approval from the Louisiana Gaming Control Board.

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Listings Were Never the Answer

Skift Blog

Skift Take: We may be at an inflection point where the very nature of how we discover and book travel is being fundamentally reimagined and listings is increasingly not the best answer.

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Bab Samhan, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Diriyah Opens

Hospitality Net

The first hotel to open in Diriyah invites guests to immerse in rich culture, authentic hospitality and traditional architecture.

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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!