Are Morch

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Booking.com 2024 travel predictions highlight that travel isn’t just an escape, but a catalyst for experiencing our best lives. With data from a global study involving 27,000 travelers across 33 countries, explore our top seven 2024 travel predictions, including local market insights from the UK, Italy, Germany, Spain, the US, and Latin America. We’ll (re)invent […] The post Travel Predictions 2024 appeared first on Are Morch, Digital Transformation Coach.

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Hospitality Tech

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Showcase the upward mobility hotel jobs offer, promote employee wellness programs and professional learning opportunities, and connect with students while they’re still in school.

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Lodging

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Commonly referred to by many as the ‘darling’ of the hotel industry in recent years, the extended-stay segment has risen to new heights on the strength of widespread growth and stellar performance outpacing all other chain scales. Demand continues to grow at unprecedented levels for the segment, which was established some 30 years ago and has upped the ante for both large brand companies and owner/operators looking for increased profitability.

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Hospitality Net

JUNE 22, 2023

Great Wolf Resorts, North America’s largest family of indoor waterpark resorts, has selected Above Property Services (APS®) to modernize its technology across their 19 properties across the country. Great Wolf Resorts’ strategic decision to partner with APS was part of an ongoing effort to enhance capabilities and the overall guest experience.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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Hotel Business

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The removal of Los Angeles’ Homeless-In-Hotels measure from the March 2024 ballot is a victory for the City of Los Angeles and its hospitality community as it prevents hotels from becoming homeless shelters and protects hotel employees who would have become the first line of care, according to local and national hotel associations. “This solution ensures that our hotel community is thriving and able to continue providing excellent careers and economic benefits to our iconic neighborhoods t

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Skift Take: The rapidly booming Indian travel market is driving destinations worldwide to ramp up their marketing efforts toward the increasingly lucrative group - including those in Africa for which India is already a crucial source market.

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Lodging

OCTOBER 19, 2023

While today’s hotel guests largely use electronic access cards to enter assigned guestrooms, hundreds to thousands of mechanical keys are essentially used daily on hotel properties. Housekeeping staff use keys for access to guestrooms to perform job duties. Hotel security, maintenance staff, and hired contractors also use keys for access to equipment, maintenance, supply rooms, fleet vehicles, and guestroom emergencies.

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MediaBoom

MAY 9, 2023

Whether you’re looking for the most popular luxury brands or the most sustainable, having a list in front of you makes it easier to compare your options. What goes into ranking a brand? When compiling luxury brand rankings, various factor are taken into consideration such as profitability by year, popularity, trustworthiness, and environmental friendliness.

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Hotel News Resource

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Set to open its doors in late 2025, the new 29-story hotel development, located at 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, will be connected directly to the Broward County Convention Center, which is currently undergoing a major expansion and renovation.

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eHotelier

MAY 17, 2023

Cost can always be reduced, but how does this multi-facted issue impact your day-to-day operations and how will it reflect on your guest experience? Here are ways to turn cost issues into a competitive advantage.

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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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Amadeus Hospitality

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Originally published to the Amadeus newsroom 2023 global hotel occupancy levels are trending 10% ahead of 2022 with Q4 on-the-books reservations up 11% over last year, according to Amadeus data September 27, 2023 – There is a sense of buoyancy in the global hospitality industry as we head into the fourth quarter of 2023. According to new Demand360 ® business intelligence data from travel technology leader Amadeus , global hotel occupancy levels up to the end of August 2023 have been an ave

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Hospitality Tech

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Hotel brands can use technology to address the often unnoticed costs of negative guest experiences, by implementing effective feedback collection systems and leveraging data analytics to enhance guest satisfaction and stay competitive in the market.

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Hotel Marketer

DECEMBER 30, 2023

2023 will likely go down as a year of AI renaissance, sparked by advancements in generative AI and a hype cycle to boot. It wasn't all puffery though, as we've really made some significant strides forward this year. Here are some highlights. 2023: The Year of AI Renaissance 1.

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Hospitality Net

MAY 22, 2023

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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Hotel Business

JUNE 20, 2023

Chef Joshua Cain, the Caribe Royale Orlando’s executive pastry chef, is changing the game for hotel pastry chefs. He’s revamped the resort’s pastry and chocolate program, following Caribe Royale’s $140-million reimagination, and just recently, he competed as a contestant on the Food Network’s “Spring Baking Championship.” Soon, he will be launching hands-on chocolate programming he’s designed for the resort’s Chocolate Room.

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Skift Blog

JUNE 15, 2023

Skift Take: Saudi Arabia’s giga-project NEOM envisions a revolutionary future for travel — one that blends sustainability, innovation, access to nature, and luxury to redefine the way we explore the world. As its ambitious plans come to life, NEOM could become the world's first destination to establish a groundbreaking standard in immersive, eco-conscious, and transformative travel experiences.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

TFE Hotels’ Travelodge Resort Darwin has served as a five-storey blank canvas for Australian artist, Adnate’s latest creation as part of the Darwin Street Art Festival (DSAF). In less than six days – working in 33.7 °C heat and 90% humidity – Adnate created two large scale artworks on the hotel’s exterior wall in tribute to the local Larrakia mob. “The children featured in Travelodge mural are both from the Fejo family – they are Larrakia people and are the Traditional Owners of Garramilla (Darw

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Lodging

DECEMBER 15, 2023

LODGING brings you the second installment of our three-part Ownership Series, providing owner perspectives on various hot topics and industry trends. We speak with Kunal Dave of Laxmi Hotels Group on his approach to each stage of the conversion process. The third article will focus on development and guest service trends in the leisure market. Conversions are a popular option among developers today, and for Kunal Dave, president of Charlotte, North Carolina-based Laxmi Hotels Group, LLC, […

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Advertiser: ALHI

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Boutique Hotel News

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

UK: The Roseate Edinburgh is the latest boutique hotel to open under Roseate Hotels & Resorts, joining properties in London, Reading and Bath. The property is spread across two newly refurbished, heritage Victorian townhouses, situated in Edinburgh’s West End. Formerly known as The Dunstane Houses , The Roseate Edinburgh offers 35 rooms and suites with en-suite shower rooms, Noble Isle bathroom amenities, and handcrafted four-poster beds with Scottish woollen throws.

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Hotel News Resource

JUNE 15, 2023

For revenue managers, there has been a real shift in the landscape, making benchmarking an even more important tool to turn to. Faced with more layers of complexity, and fast-moving competitors, it has become more difficult to track how your performance measures up against your market in a way that matches the dynamic nature of the modern hotel industry landscape.

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eHotelier

APRIL 23, 2023

The more we interact and communicate with satisfied, dissatisfied and neutral guests, the more insights we will glean from them. We can learn from all types of reviews and ultimately improve every subsequent guest stay.

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Skift Take: Alaska and Hawaiian are singing a similar tune about their combo that other airlines did before their mergers faced the full force of an anti-consolidation Justice Department.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

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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Skift Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

Skift Take: Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast looks closer at Agoda’s competitive edge, Hostaway’s funding, and what travel leaders are saying about AI.

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Skift Take: South Korea has its eyes on steady earners with a $66,000 income bar for digital nomads. If it is looking to attract 20 million visitors, it might be time to spice things up a bit more with that K-Culture visa.

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Skift Take: These advertising blocks aren't necessarily long-term decisions so these brands could be back on X at some point when this controversy fades.

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Skift Blog

MARCH 31, 2023

Skift Take: A cut in IPO size to almost half may be significant, but the confidential pre-filing route provides Oyo the flexibility to change primary issue size to almost $900 million. A lot of that will depend on market conditions.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Shifting to an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy can be both exciting and challenging. Well-implemented ABM motions build engagement with high-value accounts and drive impactful campaigns that resonate with your audience. But where do you begin, and how do you progress from crawling to running? Watch now as Demand Gen experts delve into the essentials of each stage of the ABM process.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 16, 2023

Skift Take: Higher airfares between European hubs and lower carbon emissions are behind a significant shift to trains, with the trend likely to continue for the rest of the year as more rail operators begin competing across borders.

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Skift Blog

MAY 23, 2023

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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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Skift Take: In-flight internet connectivity is ready for its next phase, with Starlink going live with its satellite solution in 2023 and lining up airline contracts.

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Skift Take: A growing trend of married older women traveling solo points to a broader societal shift of lifestyle choices as travel companies adapt to this diverse demographic with tailored and safe experiences.

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Advertiser: ZoomInfo

One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.

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