Skift Blog

MARCH 25, 2024

Skift Take: In rewriting its tourism narrative, Saudi Arabia’s shift towards broader offerings, digital integration, and infrastructure improvements signals a forward-looking approach aimed at tapping into new growth avenues within the global travel industry. Almosafer Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

APRIL 16, 2024

The hotel franchisor is betting big on America's infrastructure spending boom. Skift Take: Wyndham aims to woo businesses to book hotels directly by simplifying the process and turbocharging rewards. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Tech

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Company has initiated new projects at an additional eight (8) hotels across North America, expanding the Company's EV charging infrastructure in response to the increased demand for Electric Vehicle charging options.

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Hospitality Net

JANUARY 10, 2024

AMore than one-third of adults expect to visit a casino during the next 12 months, according to the October 2023 edition of the American Gaming Association Outlook.

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Hotel Business

DECEMBER 19, 2022

In the Hotel Business Hot Topics session, “Improve your assets: Increase ROI with the right technology infrastructure,” in partnership with Corning, Chip Rogers, president/CEO, AHLA, joins a panel of industry executives to discuss why hoteliers should make technology an investment-grade asset. The post WATCH NOW!

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Skift Blog

APRIL 9, 2024

It has been upgrading its sports infrastructure to promote itself as a premier destination for sports. Skift Take: Goa's focus on sports tourism is aimed at creating a more sustainable model of tourism in the state. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 11, 2023

A wonderful blend of hotel, resort, and spa - Champneys prides itself on its commitment to revitalise the mind, body or soul for anyone who wants to get away from the city life. With 6 elegant countryside locations, Champneys Health Spa offers luxurious facilities and treatments of a spa with top-quality accommodation and dining.

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Skift Blog

MARCH 11, 2024

Efforts are being ramped up to improve aviation infrastructure in the country. Skift Take: Air travel in India is recovering rapidly, and as the demand is rising, the sector remains underserved. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Bali hopes the new tourist evy can help it address the growing pains of tourism, which is putting pressure on the island's infrastructure.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 25, 2024

billion – by 2030 as part of its unprecedented investment in infrastructure, tourism transformation and real estate, according to industry data released ahead of the Future Hospitality Summit Saudi Arabia, 29 April to 1 May. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is expected to deliver 320,000 new hotel rooms – with a development cost of US$37.8

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Skift Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In this episode of the Skift Travel Spotlight podcast, executives from Riyadh Air and Dida Travel discuss investments in the nation’s travel infrastructure. How can partners get involved? Saudi Tourism Authority Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Tourism Travel 290

Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

I believe hospitality is about people helping people, a process that technology can enhance and support in the form of robust infrastructure and tools the workforce can learn and enjoy using, while delivering the experience guests have grown accustomed to when on vacation or on a business trip.

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Skift Blog

MARCH 14, 2024

With the improving infrastructure, expanding airline services, and a large domestic market, the hotel company sees a perfect opportunity to expand its brand presence in India. Skift Take: Hilton seems to be taking a cue from its success in China and bringing a similar strategy to India. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Today

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Uber works hard to go to market in a “very local way” because it believes it offers are “essential infrastructure in a city”

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Market Marketing 40

Skift Blog

JANUARY 22, 2024

Skift Take: The Indian aviation minister emphasizes the ambitious efforts aimed at building a strong aviation infrastructure to meet the demands of a rapidly-growing economy. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Market Marketing Travel Hotels 285

Hospitality Net

APRIL 11, 2024

The Grand Hyatt Barcelona, through a local agreement, has chosen Wifirst for the deployment and management of a new WiFi infrastructure as part of the transformation of this Barcelona gem situated in the heart of Avenida Diagonal.

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Skift Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Skift Take: Despite the surge in online travel searches, the ultimate success in reaching the 50 million tourist goal for Ayodhya hinges on translating the ambitious infrastructure plans into tangible reality. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Tourism Travel Hotels 284

Skift Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Skift Take: As the travel industry grows in India, backed by investments in infrastructure and increased disposable income, MakeMyTrip is expanding its offerings. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

But they still need to make more infrastructure improvements to see the visitor surge they envision. Skift Take: Ugandan authorities believe that the upgraded airfields will contribute to a major tourism boom at its national parks. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Tourism 232

Hotel News Resource

JULY 24, 2023

The Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), offered input about how transportation infrastructure can create a solid foundation for promoting and sustaining long-distance travel and tourism, in response to the U.S.

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Tourism Travel Hotels 40

Hospitality Net

APRIL 29, 2024

The company will begin implementation at their locations in Macau, completely transforming its current technical infrastructure.

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Lodging

APRIL 17, 2023

In this newly created role, Bussert will be responsible for all aspects of the company’s IT infrastructure, including all business applications, information security and data integrity.

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Hospitality Net

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Rest, a leading provider of smoke monitoring and monetization and a member of Oracle Partner Network (OPN), today announced that Rest is available on the Oracle Cloud Marketplace and can be deployed on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and integrated with the Oracle OPERA Cloud via the Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform (OHIP).

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 18, 2024

HiJiffy, a leading provider of conversational AI for hotels and a member of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN), today announced that its Guest Communications Hub is available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace and can be deployed on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and integrated with OPERA Cloud via the Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform (OHIP).

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Boeing instead sees the boom rolling on — spurred by a growing middle class with high disposable income, coupled with the government’s focus on building additional infrastructure to support air travel and connectivity. Skift Take: Slowdown? Amrita Ghosh Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Travel 241

Hospitality Net

APRIL 8, 2024

Oracle Cloud Marketplace is a centralized repository of enterprise applications offered by Oracle and Oracle partners.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 25, 2023

Skift Take: Destinations in the Middle East understand that to realize their very ambitious tourism goals, they need to create enough infrastructure. Little wonder then that Saudi Arabia is now racing ahead of United Arab Emirates to build more hotel rooms. Peden Doma Bhutia Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

JUNE 20, 2023

Skift Take: As Indian airlines continue to expand, both in terms of fleet and routes, the country must start to focus on aviation infrastructure to accommodate the growing number of passengers. Amrita Ghosh Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 15, 2023

Skift Take: Saudi Arabia is sparing no expense in improving its tourism infrastructure, and here are several reasons why Saudi officials are making those huge investments. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Tourism 246

Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Just imagine if 10%, 20%, 30% or even 50% of these commissions are saved by direct bookings via the hotel website or app and used to increase salaries of the property associates, for professional development, improvements in property product, amenities and infrastructure, technology innovations and digital marketing.

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Skift Blog

MAY 24, 2023

Skift Take: To become creators of equipment, platforms and systems will require a thriving indigenous research, design, development and manufacturing infrastructure. Amrita Ghosh Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Tourism Travel 253

Lodging

JANUARY 3, 2024

TROY, Michigan—LUX Interactive announced a collaboration with Red Roof Inn aimed at updating its digital infrastructure. This partnership drives the migration of Red Roof Inn’s website from Tridion on-premise to Tridion Cloud.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 23, 2023

But those efforts could backfire if it doesn't improve infrastructure where it's needed. Skift Take: The Mexican government aims to steer travelers toward less explored areas on the Yucatán Peninsula via a tourist train. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Tourism Travel Hotels 286

Hospitality Net

APRIL 30, 2024

To compete effectively and support guests’ mobile devices and a property’s IoT devices, hoteliers must upgrade their network infrastructure. Scaling demand for location-based services and personalized guest messaging is forcing hotel owners and operators to rethink the strength and reliability of their wireless networks.

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Hospitality Net

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

WorldVue®, the trusted provider of video, digital infrastructure, wireless connectivity, and professional services to guest-centric properties worldwide, is proud to announce the appointment of Julian Daniel to Vice President Operations, EMEA.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Aethos Milan was acquired by Aethos Hotels in 2021 from an art collector (formerly The Yard); the facility had undergone several expansions over the years, and the network infrastructure went through several installation phases with additions to both space and services.

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Skift Blog

MARCH 29, 2023

airline labor struggles, and infrastructure needs at Middle East airports. Skift Take: Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at hotel environmental performance, U.S. Rashaad Jorden Read the Complete Story On Skift

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