Skift Blog
AUGUST 17, 2023
Skift Take: If U.S. domestic tourism businesses want to hold on to the post-pandemic gains with Americans, they better upgrade their marketing strategies and experience offerings.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 17, 2023
Hotelogix, a globally leading cloud-based hospitality technology provider, said that Lakeside Motel in Wisconsin Dells, United States, has adopted its Cloud Hotel Property Management System (Hotel PMS) to automate and streamline daily operations while reducing software ownership costs. The property also aims to leverage Hotelogix-powered digitization to drive growth and stay competitive.
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Hotel Management
AUGUST 15, 2023
The global business travel market is now expected to reach 2019’s pre-pandemic levels by 2024, two years earlier than expected, following a year of significant gains over the last 12 months. Revealed by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) at the 2023 GBTA Convention in Dallas this week (Aug 15), global business travel spending rose 47% to US$1.03 trillion in 2022, with strong gains continuing and 32% growth expected in 2023.
Anthony Cole Training
AUGUST 18, 2023
If you look beyond the surface and dissect the performance of your team, it is often an eye- opening experience. but uncovering the data and analytics for your sales team is an essential practice in building a high performing sales team. Most sales leaders report on year over year results, sales YTD against plan, how their team is doing against other sales divisions or peers in the industry, and new business.
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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
Skift Blog
AUGUST 18, 2023
Skift Take: Tripadvisor sees itself increasingly relying on a fast-growing but profit-challenged Viator, and a hotel metasearch business that big advertisers are less committed to than in the past. Tough stuff.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 17, 2023
Building international booking volumes remain the driving force behind Portugal’s booming summer of travel. This is according to new data from SiteMinder, the world’s leading open hotel commerce platform. So far in August, over 77% of the reservations made to Portuguese hotels have come from foreign guests, compared to 75% in August last year and 64% in 2021.
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Hotel Financial Coach Blog
AUGUST 16, 2023
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Skift Blog
AUGUST 17, 2023
Skift Take: While the ChatGPT Plus platform is not reliable even when plugged into real-time data from travel websites, the setup bring users another step toward the future of travel planning and booking.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 18, 2023
Hotels in the United States saw general pressure on profit margins in the first half of 2023, with Gross Operating Profit (GOP) margin falling by 1 percentage point compared to the same period in 2022. A closer look at brand-scale performance reveals that the extremes were particularly affected: both the luxury and midscale and economy segments exhibited the greatest year-on-year margin declines, as shown in Figure 1.
Hotel Management
AUGUST 17, 2023
Accor has signed an agreement with Sarin Hotels to open a second The Sebel property in Wellington, further increasing the brand’s presence in New Zealand. Located at 172 Thorndon Quay in Wellington’s central suburb of Piptea, The Sebel Wellington Thorndon is set to open in September 2023 and it follows the debut of The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt in May this year.
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
Social Hospitality
AUGUST 16, 2023
Most marketing teams focus on a niche target audience when creating marketing campaigns. This makes sense, as you want your initiatives to connect with the same people who will actually buy your products. However, the digital age has somewhat shifted this paradigm. Today, folks from all generations use the same social platforms to discover new trends, connect with loved ones, and learn about brands.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 15, 2023
Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at junk fees in Texas, price hikes at tourist landmarks, and increasing travel demand in Europe and Asia.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 18, 2023
Since 2020, the Louisville hotel market has seen an increase in leisure travel associated with bourbon tourism, its nearby universities, and the Kentucky Derby. It is because of these large demand generators that the market has been able to recover most of its occupancy-based COVID-19 losses. Commercial travel has also helped to bolster the market. As employees have begun to return to offices and as business travel has increased, demand within this segment has improved.
Hotel Management
AUGUST 17, 2023
Ramada Resort by Wyndham Port Douglas has signed a partnership with the National Indigenous Training Academy (NITA) to provide traineeship placements to First Nations students seeking a career in hospitality. The placement gives young people completing certificate qualifications in hospitality and tourism through NITA – part of Voyages Indigenous Tourism Australia – a practical taste of the industry, where Ramada Port Douglas will offer experience in both food and beverage, housekeeping and else
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Are Morch
AUGUST 16, 2023
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Skift Blog
AUGUST 17, 2023
Skift Take: Air India has opened its checkbook to offer a contemporary experience, one it hopes will dissuade passengers from flying one-stop via the Middle East or Far-East Asia when it is ready with its offering — Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 15, 2023
After a day of exploring and discovering new sights and experiencing new cultures while traveling, what better way to end the day relaxing and unwinding with a good movie at the property before a good night of sleep. According to our research, a third (33%)* of travelers want to enjoy new experiences this year while traveling. So how cool would it be to unwind with a movie in an incredible, unforgettable setting.
Hotel Management
AUGUST 17, 2023
Construction of the long-awaited, AU$250 million Avani Hotel in Mooloolaba, Queensland is set to start in September in a major boost for tourism to the Sunshine Coast. Sunshine Coast Council has given the green light to the 13-storey, 4.5-star hotel, with the finalisation of development approvals for the key project that “will help boost the local economy through the creation of jobs and bring tourists to the region”, according to Councillor Joe Natoli.
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eZee Absolute
AUGUST 18, 2023
“First impression is the last impression.” William Hazlitt. The saying goes well with hotels. In an industry where first impressions linger, hotel interior designs plays a pivotal role. As the hospitality landscape evolves, so do the trends that shape the guest experience. These trends not only redefine aesthetics but also redefine the very essence of comfort, connection, and luxury that modern travelers seek.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 13, 2023
Skift Take: Nordic Choice Hotels has rebranded to Strawberry as it tries to break free of just being a franchisor of Choice Hotels. CEO Torgeir Silseth is striving to find a whitespace for the private company amid the global giants.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 17, 2023
ustralia and New Zealand’s largest hotel operator, is thrilled to announce a signing agreement with Sarin Hotels to open a second The Sebel hotel in Wellington - The Sebel Wellington Thorndon - following the successful opening of The Sebel Wellington Lower Hutt in May this year.
Hotel Management
AUGUST 16, 2023
Australian national Greg Liddell has been in the luxury hospitality industry for over 25 years – 14 of which have been spent with Mandarin Oriental where he was recently appointed General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong and Area Vice President, Operations overseeing Mandarin Oriental, Macau and Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo. Here, Liddell shares an insight into his career in hospitality, ambitions for the future, and his advice for those starting out.
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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.
Revinate
AUGUST 18, 2023
The Hotel Moment podcast — episode 65 In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, we’re peeling back the layers to get to the heart of what makes this industry special. You’ll hear about pivotal moments in the careers of past guests as they highlight instances of true leadership or [.] The post The heart of hospitality appeared first on Revinate.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 18, 2023
Skift Take: Vrbo risks a host backlash but is doing the right thing for guests. As opposed to the articulated policies, how this all works out in practice is another matter.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 18, 2023
Efficiently managing guest requests and the day-to-day tasks that arise for housekeeping, front office, engineering, and maintenance departments is crucial in any resort or hotel. A system that monitors and tracks these tasks and requests can help save time, money, and resources while elevating guest satisfaction.
Hotel Management
AUGUST 17, 2023
These days there is an app for everything. Communication, travel, networking, education, e-commerce, news, finance and so much more. I’m waiting for the app that makes a cappuccino on your smartphone. But hey, maybe it’s out there and I’ve missed it. One airline, Southeast Asia’s AirAsia, is certainly having a go at designing ‘the app to end all apps’ with their imperiously named Superapp.
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.
Little Hotelier
AUGUST 17, 2023
Discount pricing is the strategy of offering customers lower room rates than normal, usually to increase demand. With most travellers focused on budget, a discounted price can be the difference between a potential guest choosing you over a competitor. Discount pricing strategy comes in many forms, and a hotel also needs to consider how to promote discount pricing offers in order to reach the maximum number of relevant eyeballs.
Skift Blog
AUGUST 17, 2023
Skift Take: While China easing group tour restrictions is a travel industry leap, don't expect a sudden surge of Chinese tourists. The revival might need a little more time to unfold.
Hospitality Net
AUGUST 16, 2023
Increasingly, HOTEL robots are being considered For various hotel tasks, especially those that are repetitive and accomplishable by a machine, versus an ever increasingly difficult-to-find and costly human.
Hotel Management
AUGUST 17, 2023
The countdown is on to the 2023 HM Awards , with nominations now open to determine the top properties, people and projects in the region. HM caught up with Ovolo’s Group Director of Marketing, Stephen Howard, to discuss the group’s 2022 HM Awards Innovative Collaboration win for the ‘Ride Here. Ride Now.’ campaign. Tell us about the award win and what it meant to Ovolo Hotels?
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