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Choice Hotels Explores Buying Wyndham: Report

Skift Blog

Skift Take: It's unclear if talks between the two largest U.S. operators of non-luxury hotels are earnest. But even the idea that Choice Hotels is interested in a merger speaks volumes about how the sector is becoming a scale game.

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Nobu Hospitality Expands into Lisbon

Hospitality Net

Nobu Hospitality, the fastest growing luxury lifestyle brand founded by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro, and Meir Teper, is pleased to announce its expansion into Portugal marking another significant milestone in the company’s global expansion strategy.

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4 Things to Know About the Future of the U.S. Hotel Market

Hotel News Resource

Hotels still face many challenges, including the ongoing talent shortage and the slow return of large business meetings and events - the bread and butter for many urban properties. However, leisure travelers, especially those taking drive vacations or traveling domestically, and trends in remote work, continue to fuel growth.

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Hotel operator’s checklist to master flawless check-in

eHotelier

The check-in process begins long before guests arrive at the front desk – and extends beyond checkout as well. From pre-arrival to during and after a guest’s stay, there are multiple touchpoints that define how a guest experiences your hotel’s approach to hospitality.

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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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Saudi Tourism Promotes Its All-Season Appeal With New Campaign

Skift Blog

Skift Take: When you are a destination as ambitious as Saudi Arabia with an aim to attract 100 million annual visitors by 2030, you have to emphasize year-round appeal to avoid missing out on travelers.

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UK Hospitality Responds to April U.K. Inflation Numbers

Hotel News Resource

It’s encouraging that we have seen a more substantial drop in the overall rate of inflation, but it is worrying that food and drink inflation remains stubbornly high.

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Why technology has the hotel business bootstrapped

eHotelier

It is difficult to get hotel stakeholders to invest and develop the kind of broad hotel “operating technology solutions” that we all know we need. Here's a way to make them pay.

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New Management Company Aperture Brings Growth Plans Into Focus

Lodging

Intent on considerably expanding its third-party management portfolio and positioning itself for growth through a potential acquisition, Banyan Tree Management recently relaunched as Aperture Hotels. Led by President/CEO Charles Oswald, Atlanta, Georgia-based Aperture Hotels represents what he describes a “whole new company.” For over a year, Oswald held the same position for Banyan Tree Management, which had served as the management arm for Banyan Investment Group and its portfolio of 15 proper

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AHLA: Most Americans more likely to vacation this summer

Hotel Business

This summer, most adults are more likely than they were in the summer of 2022 to stay in a hotel and take vacation trips, according to a new national Hotel Booking Index survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and conducted by Morning Consult. Thinking about the summer ahead, most adults report being more likely than they were in 2022 to stay in a hotel (56%), take more frequent (55%) and longer (52%) leisure or vacation trips, the survey said.

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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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Insignia Hospitality Group Opens TownePlace Suites by Marriott Sacramento Rancho Cordova

Hospitality Net

The 117-suite TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Rancho Cordova, California is now open for business. Located at 11212 Point East Drive, the all-suite hotel will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and operated by Insignia Hospitality Group, Inc. of Midland, Texas.

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The Future of Travel: Trends and Predictions in the Hospitality Industry

Hotel Speak

In the grand theater of economic sectors, the hospitality industry has consistently played a lead role. A powerful force in the global economy, this industry has been a cornerstone of growth and development in countries worldwide. But it’s an industry that never stays static; it evolves and adapts to the changing demands of travelers and the global scene.

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5 Ways to Boost Employee Retention in 2023

Lodging

The hotel industry remains persistently understaffed as hoteliers have been unable to attract and retain talent. A staggering 87 percent of hotels across the United States are facing a shortage of personnel, with 36 percent of the respondents describing the situation as severe, according to a recent study conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association.

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Maximising your hotel’s revenue: How to leverage packages on your booking engine

eHotelier

A well-crafted package offer can help differentiate your hotel from competitors, showcase the unique experiences your property offers, and persuade guests to choose your hotel over others. Here are some great examples based on property type.

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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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Hotel Westland, a New Carbon Positive Hotel by Urban Villages to Open in Seattle

Hospitality Net

Environmental Stewards to Convert 116-Year-Old Structure in Celebrated Pioneer Square into a Modern, 120-Room Hotel, Flagship Restaurant, and Rooftop Bar in Partnership With Aparium Hotel Group and With Design by The Miller Hull Partnership and Curioso Interior Design.

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The Ultimate Personal Touch

Hotel Management

Accor has launched Handwritten Collection, a portfolio of hotels that offer an intimate and stylish experience. The Handwritten Collection portfolio is expected to reach more than 250 hotels by 2030. Accor is growing it’s hotel portfolio with the addition of a new brand – Handwritten Collection – a global portfolio of bespoke hotels offering an intimate and stylish hospitality experience.

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Hyatt Launches Impression by Secrets, Part of the Inclusive Collection

Lodging

CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the launch of a new Inclusive Collection brand, Impression by Secrets, with the opening of Impression by Secrets Isla Mujeres. The new luxury resort marks the introduction of the adults-only Impression by Secrets brand, defined by luxury all-inclusive service. “The launch of the new Impression by Secrets brand solidifies our leadership as the world’s largest provider of luxury all-inclusive experiences and exemplifies the remarkable depth of our portfol

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This is why you need great tech-enabled hotel employee experiences

eHotelier

If hotels continue to struggle in attracting and retaining great young hires by not heeding the call for EX innovation, guest service will be what suffers, greatly impacting the bottom line.

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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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Thompson Hotels to launch in Palm Springs, CA

Hotel Business

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has revealed plans for the 168-room Thompson Palm Springs, which will mark the brand’s second property in California. The hotel is expected to open later this year and will offer panoramic views of the San Jacinto Mountains and the city of Palm Springs. “With design, art and entertainment at the heart of the Thompson Hotels brand experience, downtown Palm Springs is the ideal location for one of the brand’s newest hotels,” said Kimo Bertram, VP, real estate and dev

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Video: Voyages lights up Uluru with Wintjiri Wiru drone show

Hotel Management

Three years in the making and with an investment in excess of AUD$10 million, Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia has brought ancient storytelling to life using state-of-the-art technology to create Wintjiri Wiru, a fully-immersive light and sound experience with Uluru as its backdrop. With two shows per night from 10 May, more than 1,100 drones will take to the skies to depict a chapter of the ancient Mala story from Kaltukatjara to Uluru.

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Hotels Feed Into the Continued Evolution of Breakfast

Lodging

It’s long been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and it seems people are taking that to heart more than ever before. In fact, breakfast items that were traditionally offered strictly during the morning hours are now available all day at many hotels and guests are taking full advantage. According to OnePoll 2022, some 65% of Americans not only love eating breakfast foods for breakfast, but enjoy eating them throughout […] The post Hotels Feed Into the Continued Evolu

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JC Golf Selects Tambourine For Digital Marketing Strategy

Hospitality Net

JC Golf, the California-based golf management company, selected Tambourine, the Fort Lauderdale-headquartered hospitality digital marketing firm, for custom website design and paid media services to promote its portfolio of high-end courses, JC Player Cards, and membership options.

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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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U.S. Airlines Beef Up Preparations for Monster Summer Season

Skift Blog

Skift Take: The airline industry believes it's taken the right steps to prevent a repeat of the chaos that plagued it last summer. A Memorial Day travel weekend poised to shatter 2019 levels will tell aviation executives if indeed they've prepared efficiently.

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Road to 2032: inside Accor’s game plan for growth in Queensland

Hotel Management

Despite the slow return of international travellers to Queensland, occupancy levels at Accor’s 96 hotels across the state are surging beyond 2019 occupancy levels thanks to strong domestic travel and the lure of major concerts and events. Speaking to media at an event in Novotel Brisbane South Bank on Tuesday afternoon, Accor Pacific Chief Executive Officer, Sarah Derry, emphasised the importance of sport, arts and entertainment in filling hotel rooms in major cities and towns.

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AHLA: U.S. Adults More Likely to Stay in Hotels This Summer Than in 2022

Lodging

WASHINGTON—This summer, most adults are more likely than they were in the summer of 2022 to stay in a hotel and take vacation trips, according to a new national Hotel Booking Index survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and conducted by Morning Consult. Thinking about the summer ahead, most adults report being more likely than they were in 2022 to stay in a hotel (56 percent) and take more frequent (55 […] The post AHLA: U.S.

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HFTP Announces 2023 Inductees to the Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame: Sherry Marek and Mark Heymann; Honored at HITEC Toronto Next Month

Hospitality Net

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is pleased to announce two champions of hospitality technology, Sherry Marek and Mark Heymann as the 2023 HFTP International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame inductees, both recognized for innovating a pioneering technology solution specific to hospitality. Marek is co-founder of Datavision Technologies, retired and continues to share her experience as owner of Aiken Street Consulting and a mentor for women in the technology professio

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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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India Daily: 51 Percent of Travelers Face Booking Scams

Skift Blog

Skift Take: There’s perhaps more opportunity than ever for cybercriminals to take advantage of consumers who are increasingly getting lured in by deals that are literally too good to be true.

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STR Reports Canada Hotel RevPAR Above $100 for Three Consecutive Months

Hotel News Resource

In April, inflation was stronger than the Bank of Canada expected, at 4.4%. But even when comparing the April results to 2019 dollars, real rates increased 2.3%. Growth has been ongoing since July 2022, apart from a slight 1% contraction in January 2023.

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Cambria Hotel Orlando Universal Blvd Opens

Lodging

ROCKVILLE, Maryland—Cambria Hotels, part of Choice Hotels International, Inc., continued its expansion with the opening of the Cambria Hotel Orlando Universal Blvd. The new hotel joins the nearby Cambria Hotel Orlando Airport as Choice’s Cambria properties in the area. The 118-room Cambria Hotel Orlando Universal Blvd pairs design and amenities with a location in the International Drive Resort area, near attractions like Universal Studios, SeaWorld, and Disney World.

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