What Google’s new AI tools mean for Hotel Marketing
eHotelier
MAY 29, 2025
Google has long made it clear that it doesnt want to just help users search it wants to help them find answers.
eHotelier
MAY 29, 2025
Google has long made it clear that it doesnt want to just help users search it wants to help them find answers.
Skift Blog
MAY 29, 2025
Skift Take: We have answers to some of Ask Skift's most popular questions, including what are the biggest challenges hospitality faces and how travel brands are using social media to attract younger audiences Read the Complete Story On Skift
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Anthony Cole Training
MAY 29, 2025
We know that there are four things that separate high-performing banks from their peers in terms of their sales and revenue growth. Banks that embrace these four things will almost always outperform the competition. These activities are validated by the Objective Management Groups 30-year history of sales skills assessments across the country.
Lodging
MAY 29, 2025
KENNEWICK, WashingtonA-1 Hospitality Group announced the groundbreaking for the new 163-room AC Hotels by Marriott in Kennewick, Washington. Located at the Three Rivers Convention Center, the hotel will operate as a franchise owned by A-1 Three Rivers Hotel, LLC, and managed by A-1 Hospitality Group. “We are thrilled to bring the AC Hotels brand to the Three Rivers Convention Center Campus as part of a dynamic public-private partnership, said Taran Patel, managing principal, A-1 Hospitalit
Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering
The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling
Hotel Management
MAY 29, 2025
The 661-room Tempo by Hilton Times Square , the first hotel from Hiltons newest stylish and contemporary lifestyle brand, has been firmly creating abuzz in New York City since the property debuted in mid-2023. Located in TSX Broadway, new-build 46-story tower featuring experiential retail, cutting-edge entertainment spaces and the historic Palace Theatre, the hotel matches the ever-evolving needs of the traveller.
Skift Blog
MAY 27, 2025
Skift Take: We break down each of Marriotts more than 30 hotel brands, highlighting key differentiators and market positioning.
Hotel Sales Focus brings together the best content for hotel sales and marketing professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Lodging
MAY 29, 2025
Preferred Travel Group announced the appointment of Philipp Weghmann as chief development officer. Weghmann will lead company-wide development initiatives to accelerate strategic growth and innovation. He will also serve as president of Beyond Green. CBRE announced the appointment of Susie Park as an executive vice president for CBRE Hotels, where she will lead asset management engagements in the Americas Groups360, a leading hospitality technology company, announced the appointment of Jason Bon
Hotel Management
MAY 29, 2025
Leadership announced at 25hours Sydney Jeremy Colahan has been appointed General Manager of 25hours Hotel The Olympia, set to open this spring. Colahan will lead a team of 130 staff and will be joined by Mitch Orr joins as Culinary Director across the hotel and venues. Colahan brings over 15 years of experience to the role, including most recently as General Manager of Hotel X and Hotel Manager of W Brisbane, Right now is our chance, as hoteliers, to set the cultural expectation of our hotel, an
Skift Blog
MAY 27, 2025
Skift Take: OpenAI is taking a step toward its AI knowing more about you. For travelers, that could be key to an assistant that anticipates needs.
Hotel Designs
MAY 28, 2025
Hotel Designs From Gemm to Glow: the story behind Luma Mirrors From Gemm to Glow: the story behind Luma Mirrors Family values have always been at the heart of Luma Mirrors, fostering a culture of collaboration, trust, and attention to detail service Hotel Designs caught up with the team to find out more… In 2010, Laura Martinez McGregor founded what would become the foundation of what is now Luma Mirrors, starting with high-quality glass splashbacks for residential clients.
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Lodging
MAY 27, 2025
Premiums in many lines of hotel industry insurance have been spiking in recent years, creating pressure on owners and management companies to ramp up their cost-control and risk management initiatives as well as maintain strong broker partnerships. LODGING spoke with a group of management company leaders on their assessment of the current market conditions and approach to obtaining affordable coverage for their various insurance needs.
Hotel Management
MAY 29, 2025
Quest Apartment Hotels has partnered with independent media platform, Galah, supporting their mission of amplifying voices from the bush. Regional and rural locations collectively represent 60% of Quests national revenue, and this collaboration ensures that regional communities are not only supported through quality accommodation but also given a stronger presence in the national media landscape.
Skift Blog
MAY 29, 2025
Skift Take: KAYAKs Matthias Keller explores how AI is transforming travel from search-driven clicks to intuitive, intelligent journeys, and whats next in truly personalized, agentic travel planning.
STAAH
MAY 25, 2025
From rate updates to reviews, STAAH gave Sentrim Hotels & Lodges the tools to work smarter, not harder. From the vast plains of the Maasai Mara to the shimmering shores of Lake Elementaita, Sentrim Hotels & Lodges is a proudly Kenyan hospitality brand with a diverse collection of properties in some of the country’s most iconic locations.Whether it’s a lodge nestled in one of Kenya’s great National Parks or a Hotel in the Historic City of Mombasa, each Sentrim property d
Speaker: Brendan Sweeney, VP of Sales & Devyn Blume, Sr. Account Executive
Are you curious about how artificial intelligence is reshaping sales coaching, learning, and development? Join Brendan Sweeney and Devyn Blume of Allego for an engaging new webinar exploring AI's transformative role in sales coaching and performance improvement! Brendan and Devyn will share actionable insights and strategies for integrating AI into coaching and development - ensuring personalized, effective, and scalable training!
Lodging
MAY 27, 2025
In hospitality, procurement isnt just about placing ordersits about keeping the lights on, the kitchen running, and the guest experience flawless. Yet too often, this critical operation runs in the shadows, weighed down by poor visibility. Teams juggle spreadsheets, email threads, and disconnected systems, constantly reacting to problems instead of steering ahead with confidence.
Hotel Management
MAY 29, 2025
When Bob van den Oord first joined Langham Hospitality Group (LHG) over 20 years ago, the group had five hotels and a handful of people working out of its Hong Kong office. Today, we have 32 hotels around the world, four brands, over four continents, with another 15 hotels in the pipeline, van den Oord shares. At The Langham, Sydney, where this interview takes place, the hotel is fully booked, and the restaurant is packed with people an indication that luxury demand remains strong in this marke
Skift Blog
MAY 29, 2025
Skift Take: United CEO Scott Kirby has experience with airline mergers, and knows they come with a lot of hassles.
eHotelier
MAY 29, 2025
Auberge Resorts Collection, the award-winning portfolio of one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts, and residences, is pleased to announce the appointment
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
Lodging
MAY 29, 2025
ATLANTA, GeorgiaActabl announced the launch of ProfitOwner, a business intelligence platform built for hotel ownership groups. Designed to provide real-time, standardized data across all properties, regardless of brand or management company, ProfitOwner gives ownership groups direct access to insights so they can take control of portfolio performance.
Hotel Management
MAY 29, 2025
Watsons Bay Hotel in Sydneys east has announced a $3 million renovation to its top and mid deck events spaces. Underway now, and launching in October 2025, the new look, by design studio Etic Design, is set to redefine waterfront events and social get togethers in Sydney. Inspired by the timeless Hamptons style that defines the rest of the boutique hotel, the space will feature crisp whites, soft textures, and sweeping harbour views.
Skift Blog
MAY 26, 2025
Skift Take: According to Vikram Oberoi, its time Indian hotels stopped selling themselves short. Hes betting that Indian guests are ready to pay more, especially for top-tier stays.
STAAH
MAY 28, 2025
The global hospitality industry is projected to reach $4.7 trillion by 2028, with online travel agencies (OTAs) like Booking.com contributing a significant chunk to hotel bookings – accounting for nearly 40% of all online hotel reservations in some regions (Statista, 2023). To stay competitive, hoteliers must optimize their OTA operations for better efficiency and guest experience.
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Lodging
MAY 27, 2025
CHATTANOOGA, TennesseeVision Hospitality Group, Inc. has broken ground on the new dual-branded Home2 Suites by Hilton and Tru by Hilton Lookout Valley in Chattanooga, Tenn. Construction is now underway, with an expected opening in the fall of 2026. The hotel will be a key component of a newly planned 10-acre, mixed-use master development, also being developed by Vision.
Hotel Management
MAY 26, 2025
Private equity firm KSL Capital Partners has taken a majority interest in sustainable luxury hospitality business, Soneva Group. The move builds on KSLs initial minority investment in the company in November 2019. Founded in 1995, Soneva operates award-winning resorts in the Maldives, including Soneva Fushi, Soneva Jani, Soneva Secret and the Soneva in Aqua yacht.
Skift Blog
MAY 27, 2025
Skift Take: Southwests most iconic perk ends Tuesday. While Southwest has received flak from customers, executives hope bag fees will shore up profitability.
Hotel Speak
MAY 29, 2025
In todays hyper-competitive hotel distribution landscape, ensuring rate integrity across all channels is critical. In the April edition of the World Parity Report by 123Compare.me industry room rate behaviour reveals higher prices and increasingly complex distribution channels can trigger aggressive responses from online travel agencies (OTAs), especially those outside the major distribution groups.
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Lodging
MAY 29, 2025
CHEVY CHASE, MARYLANDPM Hotel Group announced that it has expanded its management portfolio with the addition of HotelBurg, a new luxury boutique hotel opening in August 2025 in Virginias wine and hunt country. “Hotel Burg exemplifies the type of lifestyle-driven, experiential property that aligns with our vision for strategic growth, said Paul Sacco, chief growth and development officer, PM Hotel Group. “With its refined design, strong sense of place, and exceptional culinary progra
Hotel Management
MAY 26, 2025
Choice Hotels International has secured a long-term distribution and master franchise agreement with a key player in Chinas hospitality scene, SSAW Hotels and Resorts, which sets the foundation for a major expansion in China. Headquartered in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, SSAW Hotels and Resorts is recognised as a leader in the upscale business hotel and resort segment in China, and a pioneer in sophisticated boutique hotel and lifestyle hotel sector.
Skift Blog
MAY 29, 2025
Skift Take: By targeting digital nomads and Muslim-friendly travelers, the Philippines is reshaping its tourism strategy to focus on longer, more meaningful stays.
Hotel News Resource
MAY 29, 2025
The travel industry is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by social media platforms like TikTok, where inspiration quickly turns into action. This shift is characterized by the rise of AI influencers and a new generation of travelers who prefer to scroll rather than search.
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.
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