Skift Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Skift Take: Luxury hotels can differentiate themselves by broadening their offerings and embracing lucrative experiential trends. Robin Gilbert-Jones Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hotel Management

JANUARY 30, 2025

JLL’s Hotels and Hospitality Group is projecting a 15% to 25% increase in global hotel investment volume compared to 2024, according to the companys latest Global Hotel Investment Outlook. This shift is driving expansion into branded residences and alternative accommodations as hotels capitalize on the growing Experience Economy.

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 29, 2025

Skift Take: The market is forcing a margin call on post-Covid excess, conspicuous consumption, and there is traveler backlash to excessive rates. This pushback has created space for new thinking. Colin Nagy Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

MARCH 4, 2025

Skift Take: Modern sustainability in travel is no longer just about environmental initiatives. Hotel brands must also consider their impact on local communities and commitments to cultural heritage. With those pillars in mind, Boutique Group is paving the way for a new responsible luxury model in Saudi Arabia.

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Speaker: Lauren Fernandez - CEO & Founder, Full Course

However, despite these initiatives, there is still plenty that the hospitality sector can do to promote DEI. Companies all over the world, including Marriot International and Hilton Worldwide, are aware of the value of including DEI in their talent acquisition strategy.

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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.

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Speaker: Joseph Guszkowski - Senior Technology Editor, Restaurant Business | Jay Ashton - National Brand Activation Manager, Sysco | Dan Maimone - Global Director of Customer Success Operations, Harri

ChatGPT has made a significant impact on the hospitality industry, particularly in restaurants, by revolutionizing customer interactions and improving overall experiences. Don't miss out on this exclusive panel, where three restaurant thought leaders will share their insights on the benefits and applications of ChatGPT.

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