Skift Blog
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Skift Take: This seems to be a trial balloon. No active talks are underway. But it makes intuitive sense given Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi's past and current ties with Expedia.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 2, 2024
The hospitality industry has changed a lot over the years. Labor shortages, rising guest expectations, and tightening budgets are the new norm. We’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how technology can help solve these challenges. And while technology won’t fix everything, it can go a long way in making operations run smoother and guests happier.
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Lodging
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Having long ago carved its niche within the South Carolina region with a number of full-service properties, Brittain Resorts & Hotels is expanding its management footprint with its sights set on further growth. The Myrtle Beach, South Carolina-based management firm—which was launched in 1943—recently partnered with Provident Hotels & Resorts to third-party manage its portfolio of eight hotels and resorts located throughout Florida.
Hotel Management
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Independent hotel management company Trilogy Hotels is expanding to the Northern Territory under a multi-property partnership with Darwin-based DCOH Group. The deal sees Trilogy take over management of 417 rooms across three city centre hotels – Novotel Darwin CBD, Frontier Hotel Darwin and Smith Hotel Darwin. DCOH, formerly the Halikos Group, is a family-run business and one of the region’s largest privately-owned construction, real estate and hospitality providers.
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eHotelier
OCTOBER 9, 2024
As consumers become more informed and online booking environments offer new levels of transparency, hotels will discover that positive guest experiences are not just beneficial—they are essential for maintaining pricing power.
Hotel Business
OCTOBER 15, 2024
For many, checking into a hotel can mean the beginning of an exciting adventure, a relaxing getaway or important moments in life. For guests who are blind or have low vision, exploring the unfamiliar surroundings of a hotel could pose unique and specific challenges that have the potential to impact their stay. Hilton has entered into an industry-first, exclusive partnership with Be My Eyes to ensure guests who are blind or have low vision can experience a more accessible, seamless and welcoming
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Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 17, 2024
A new wave of innovation in the travel industry is on the horizon, driven by advancements in generative AI. Research from Accenture reveals that nearly all travelers (97%) are looking for a comprehensive, all-in-one platform—a "super app"—that can streamline their travel experience. This demand stems from a growing frustration with current trip-planning tools, where users are often required to make separate bookings for flights, accommodations, and activities, creating a fragmented process.
Lodging
OCTOBER 15, 2024
WATERFORD, Connecticut—Waterford Hotel Group announced the promotion of Duane Schroder to chief growth officer, a newly created position. In this role, Schroder will lead strategic initiatives designed to propel the company’s expansion. In his role, Schroder will lead business development efforts to secure management contracts. Additionally, Schroder will cultivate strategic partnerships with capital partners to drive future expansion and oversee the acquisition of properties that align wi
STAAH
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Meet Jayvee Gabon, a dynamic professional with extensive experience in both hospitality and the travel technology industry. From managing key destinations in the Philippines to helping hotels leverage cutting-edge technology, Jayvee’s journey is one of growth and passion for the industry. A Bit About Jayvee’s Career Journey: Jayvee Gabon began his career in hospitality at Best Western Plus Lex Cebu, where he started as a Sales & Banquet Executive before being promoted to Sales Accounts
eHotelier
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Rolling forecasts are nothing new but I must point out that most hotels don’t use them, and they really should. It’s an incredibly useful tool that is literally worth its weight in gold.
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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
Hotel Designs
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Hotel Designs Hypnos to launch Eden Project collaboration at IHS Hypnos to launch Eden Project collaboration at IHS Luxury bed and mattress brand Hypnos will launch its first contract specification mattress at this year’s Independent Hotel Show (IHS), developed in collaboration with the Eden Project… Building on its 120-year history in the luxury bed department and its five-year partnership with the Eden Project , Hypnos is proudly releasing its natural material harmony mattress at t
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 6, 2024
Skift Take: The UAE’s emerging casino industry remains under wraps, but growing investments and behind-the-scenes developments indicate a lucrative future, quietly reshaping the region’s tourism and entertainment landscape for foreign travelers.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 10, 2024
AI can streamline the hiring process, but concerns linger. For example, AI could perpetuate gender or racial biases in the hiring process, just like most human HR managers could do. Meanwhile, to increase the chances of being picked by AI, job candidates must prepare resumes and job interviews tailored to AI’s “preference.
Lodging
OCTOBER 14, 2024
ATLANTA, Georgia—Peachtree Group announced that its credit team has surpassed $1 billion in loan originations year-to-date, marking a milestone and setting a new benchmark for the firm’s performance. The firm anticipates that its credit team will surpass $1.75 billion in loan originations in 2024. “While the Federal Reserve has lowered rates to provide some relief to the overall economy, the commercial real estate sector will continue to face significant headwinds over the next few years,”
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
Hotel Business
OCTOBER 2, 2024
Stayntouch , a cloud hotel property management systems (PMS) and guest-centric technology provider, has entered into a new partnership with Cobblestone Hotels. Stayntouch deployed its PMS across 139 Cobblestone properties in 90 days. “We chose Stayntouch for their outstanding customer support and dedicated team members, who remain consistently available—a quality we truly value,” said Josie Kilgore, brand president, Cobblestone Hotels.
eHotelier
OCTOBER 13, 2024
Travelling is no longer just about the destination, it’s about the experience, and for today’s senior travellers, technology has become an indispensable part of the adventure.
Hotel Designs
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Hotel Designs Product watch: Theia Table Lamp from Studio Lloyd Product watch: Theia Table Lamp from Studio Lloyd Shining a light on the Theia Table Lamp – its blend of creativity and craftsmanship is the result of a special collaboration by Cape Town based Studio Lloyd and Nammu Ceramics… The two studios share a love for organic and elegant handcrafted designs.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Skift Take: Large scale acquisitions between consumer travel brands are rare these days, but now there are rumblings of one between Uber and Expedia. Could it work out? We're skeptical.
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Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 13, 2024
IHG Hotels & Resorts is offering festival-goes and consumers a stress-free way to plan their next holiday at South-by-South-West Sydney (SXSW) this October 14-20, thanks to innovative technology that taps into the subconscious mind. The aptly-named IHG Hotels & Resorts ‘Mind Lobby’ is a futuristic, experiential activation that will launch on Sydney’s International Convention Centre Forecourt throughout the week-long event and sits at the heart of IHG’s official partnership with SXSW Sydney 2024.
Lodging
OCTOBER 16, 2024
AMSTERDAM—Booking.com’s annual Travel Predictions research reveals that many travelers want to redefine how they experience and engage with the world around them. Travelers will change the rules of conventional travel in 2025, and as a result, forge new connections with themselves, their loved ones, and those they meet along the way, as well as the destinations they visit.
Hotel Business
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation intends to enter into new long-term franchise agreements for 114 hotels currently owned by Service Properties Trust (SVC). SVC will sell these hotels, which are currently managed by Sonesta, to reduce its leverage levels. The current Sonesta long-term management agreements are expected to be converted to long-term franchise agreements with Sonesta as the hotels are sold, which is anticipated to occur in 2025.
eHotelier
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Given how cognizant younger generations are of climate issues, ensuring your hotel has features that align with their environmental ethics can be engaging. Not to mention, it offers significant benefits to your business.
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Hotel Speak
OCTOBER 4, 2024
The Independent Hotel Show London (October 15-16, Olympia) is one of the UK’s leading shows for luxury and boutique independent hoteliers. Network with industry leaders, gain valuable insights from expert speakers, and discover innovative new suppliers at this unmissable event. However Olympia is a big ol’ hall and it can be challenging to know where to start.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Skift Take: In an interview, Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta spoke about sticking to Hilton's "core competencies" with traditional lodging and not expanding into cruises and vacation rentals like rivals have.
Hospitality Net
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Radisson Hotel Group expands its Italian portfolio with five new signings and seven upcoming openings, marking a significant milestone in its growth strategy and reinforcing its commitment to introduce its brands key travel markets.
Lodging
OCTOBER 7, 2024
LODGING brings you the final installment of our three-part Ownership Series, providing owner perspectives on various hot topics and industry trends. For this installment, Mason Miller, managing director for Provident Realty Advisors, elaborated on the benefits of investing in the extended-stay market following Provident Realty’s purchase of 16 hotels from Extended Stay America, conversion of seven hotels to the brand, and experience building two Premier Suites hotels.
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales at Allego
Maximizing sales rep performance is no easy task. 📈 Traditional sales training methods focus heavily on the first few weeks in the sales role. Companies dedicate time, resources, and budget to onboarding new hires, only for them to forget what was learned in those first few weeks, lose motivation, and struggle to come to grips with their role.
Hotel Business
OCTOBER 4, 2024
Peachtree Group has broken ground on a 19-story, dual-branded AC Hotel and Moxy Hotel development in Uptown Dallas. The development will bring 264 upscale rooms to the McKinney Avenue corridor. The property is expected to open in summer 2026. “Most hotels in Uptown cater to the upper-upscale and luxury segments, leaving the submarket lacking in upscale hotel options to meet the needs of a substantial portion of Uptown’s demand,” said Greg Friedman, managing principal/CEO, Peachtree.
eHotelier
OCTOBER 2, 2024
If you are tired of dealing with disorganised and scattered guest data and manually managing all guest communication, you are probably looking to implement (or already have implemented) a CRM for your hotel.
Hotel Designs
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Hotel Designs Meet the Outstanding Contribution winner for The Brit List Awards 2024 Meet the Outstanding Contribution winner for The Brit List Awards 2024 One month prior to the hotel design community gathering for The Brit List Awards 2024, Hotel Designs has selected Danny Pecorelli, Managing Director, Exclusive Collection as this year’s winner of the Outstanding Contribution to the Hospitality Industry.
Skift Blog
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Many of the world’s biggest airlines are making a withdrawal from China. The list is large and it’s growing by the week.
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