Skift Blog
JULY 24, 2024
Skift Take: As a baseball luminary once said, "It ain't over til it's over." Third-party cookies were about to be gone but then they weren't.
Hospitality Net
JULY 26, 2024
ibis Styles, a design-led brand from Accor, proudly announces the opening of ibis Styles Sepang KLIA. Located just 1.2 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), this vibrant hotel reimagines airport layovers with its resort-inspired design and exceptional service. Offering trendy and affordable accommodation, ibis Styles Sepang KLIA caters to business travellers, transit passengers, and families.
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Lodging
JULY 26, 2024
CHICAGO—World of Hyatt announced a partnership with Under Canvas, giving guests access to experience and stay at Under Canvas’ 13 outdoor resorts. The new alliance provides members with access to upscale experiences across many U.S. national parks and other outdoor destinations. World of Hyatt members can now book their stays at Under Canvas camps and its newest outdoor resort, ULUM Moab, through Hyatt.
Hotel Management
JULY 23, 2024
Hotel owner and entrepreneur Dr. Jerry Schwartz and independent management company Trilogy Hotels are pioneering a premium sports hospitality offering through the integration of high-performance training facilities within a luxury resort setting at Fairmont Resort Blue Mountains. Nestled in the Blue Mountains community of Leura, the secluded Fairmont resort has been transformed into an elite training retreat, serving as the training camp for state rugby league team the New South Wales Blues this
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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
Skift Blog
JULY 25, 2024
Skift Take: Passport rankings are more than just numbers; they show a country's diplomatic power and have real impacts on travel and tourism making them important not just for travelers.
Hospitality Net
JULY 24, 2024
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and China Resources Land (CR Land, HKEX: 1109) announced that Hyatt has entered into a management agreement with CR Land for a Park Hyatt hotel in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, China. This project will be ideally located in the CCBD, one of the key mix-use commercial complexes along Xi’an’s central axis. Park Hyatt Xi’an will provide worldly travelers a sophisticated home-away-from-home in the ancient capital of China.
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Hotel Management
JULY 23, 2024
In HM ’ s 2024-2025 Hotel Development Outlook, Hilton Director of Development, Australasia, Tushar Raniga, talks key market trends and the demands of today’s hotel owners. The Australian hotel development sector is currently navigating the significant challenge of rising development costs. As a response, innovative solutions such as modular development are gaining traction, a concept that Hilton recently showcased at AHICE with the Hilton Garden Inn room prototype.
Skift Blog
JULY 26, 2024
Skift Take: IndiGo's strategy shake-up is evident as it moves from low-cost basics to premium offerings, with business class, wide-body aircraft, and now in-flight entertainment.
Hospitality Net
JULY 24, 2024
Renowned lifestyle hotel brand INNSiDE by Meliá has just opened its first property in Portugal: the INNSiDE Braga Centro in the iconic Retiro das Convertidas building. This modern hotel has been fully renovated to offer guests a seamless blend of leisure and business. With its designer spaces, casual atmosphere designed to unwind and inspire, and accessible premium service, the hotel is the perfect starting point to discover the local scene in the city.
Lodging
JULY 24, 2024
CHARLESTON, South Carolina—The Indigo Road Hospitality Group (IRHG) announced the appointment of Katharine Ames as chief marketing officer. In this newly created role, she will continue to oversee all marketing efforts across the company’s portfolio, including internal communications, public relations, programming and branding, partnerships, and social media.
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
Anthony Cole Training
JULY 25, 2024
As sales manager, business line leader, or CEO, is your team finding, qualifying and closing as much business as you think they should? Most say "No" when we ask that question, which means that something in your client outreach and sales process has to change. And that change, we believe, starts at the very beginning. The call or outreach to set up an appointment is key.
Skift Blog
JULY 22, 2024
Skift Take: Selina billed itself as a pioneer in the "digital nomad" hospitality sector. But it can no longer avoid insolvency. Its woes can be partly traced back to its ill-fated SPAC merger in October 2022.
Hospitality Net
JULY 24, 2024
Dar Global, the luxury international real estate developer, today announced the launch of Marriott Residences as part of their Aida masterplan community, paying homage to the hospitality giant’s world-class standards of sophisticated living. Valued at USD 100,000,000, the development is anticipated to be one of the most sought-after addresses in Oman’s spectacular golfing destination.
Lodging
JULY 23, 2024
RICHMOND, Virginia—Sandpiper Hospitality has been named manager of the ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham Spartanburg in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Opened earlier this month, the hotel is the first property open in the ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham brand. Each of the 124 suites in the newly constructed hotel includes a kitchenette with two stovetop burners, a full refrigerator, and a microwave.
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Hotel Management
JULY 23, 2024
Capella Sydney has partnered with Torrens University to offer students hospitality work placements and provide upskilling opportunities for its team members. Torrens University students will have the opportunity to gain placements and graduate roles across various departments at the award winning 5-star hotel, providing new education and career pathways into the hospitality industry.
Skift Blog
JULY 25, 2024
Skift Take: Just a few years ago, it was a floating patch of dirt with a few hotels. Now, Marjan Island is a place people are betting their life savings, and that's even before the casino is open.
Hospitality Net
JULY 24, 2024
Courtyard by Marriott®, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Sapporo in Sapporo City, the capital of Japan’s northernmost island of Hokkaido. The new hotel is the eighth Courtyard by Marriott hotel to open in Japan and the first Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Hokkaido.
Lodging
JULY 22, 2024
WASHINGTON—Two of the world regions, the Americas and Asia Pacific, showed a year-over-year increase in hotel pipeline activity at the end of the second quarter, according to June 2024 data from CoStar. June 2024 (Percent change in comparison with June 2023): Europe Among countries in the region, Germany (27,302) led in construction activity, closely followed by the United Kingdom (25,312).
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Hotel Management
JULY 23, 2024
Pro-invest Group has partnered with Southern Cross University on a new equity scholarship and internship program that aims to introduce diverse talents and perspectives for future generation of hoteliers. As an owner and manager of one of Australia’s largest independent hotel portfolios, Pro-invest Group will play an important role in providing access to paid internships, mentorships, and potential employment opportunities within the hotel industry, as well as financial assistance to support stu
Skift Blog
JULY 23, 2024
Skift Take: India's focus in recent years has been on tourism destination development. In its plan to diversify its offerings to attract different types of travelers, adventure tourism caters to a growing demand.
Hospitality Net
JULY 24, 2024
Radisson RED Hotel & Radisson RED Apartments Krakow offers lifestyle hotel experiences with bold design and modern amenities. The property features 229 rooms, along with 46 extended-stay apartments located in a separate building. The main building offers a wide selection of rooms and suites, including superior rooms with a terrace overlooking the University of Economics campus, in addition to corner and junior suites, and a presidential suite.
Lodging
JULY 26, 2024
MEDIA, Ohio—The groundbreaking ceremony for The Legacy Hotel in Medina, Ohio, will be held on the hotel’s site and attended by local and state officials, project partners, and community members on July 26, 2024. Jason Stevenson, the project’s developer, said, “We are excited to bring The Legacy Hotel to Medina, creating a space that honors the rich history of this area while providing modern amenities and services.
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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.
Hotel Management
JULY 25, 2024
In HM ’ s 2024-2025 Hotel Development Outlook, Travel and Leisure Co. Senior Vice President Resort Operations, Warren Cullum, points to markets of interest in the Asia Pacific region amid an evolving hotel development landscape. At AHICE 2024, we highlighted how strategic partnerships have been instrumental in our growth trajectory. We’re focused on expanding our core business by acquiring and developing vacation ownership clubs worldwide.
Skift Blog
JULY 24, 2024
Skift Take: Speaking to Skift, Turkish Airlines chairman Ahmet Bolat explains why he is comfortable defying the direction of travel at most other long-haul airlines.
Hospitality Net
JULY 24, 2024
Marriott International and Reliance Ventures have signed an agreement to open a Moxy Hotel in downtown Cairo. Expected to open in 2029, Moxy Cairo Downtown will bring the brand’s "playful hospitality, design and social spaces" to the heart of the city’s downtown district.
Lodging
JULY 26, 2024
Group business is top of mind for hoteliers in 2024, with research finding that hoteliers are prioritizing ways to strengthen customer relationships, improve outreach with new and repeat business, and plan and execute events more effectively. With this research, Amadeus developed an enhanced Delphi solution. Designed to support teams from sales lead to execution, Delphi has been updated to better meet the needs of any hotel.
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. Effectively addressing this challenge requires a comprehensive approach that combines conventional management techniques, insights from neuroscience, and stress management strategies.
Hotel Management
JULY 25, 2024
Nesuto Hotels and Apartment Hotels is inviting guests and team members to contribute to a digital time capsule that records their favourite memories, photos and stories related to staying and working at its properties around Australia and New Zealand to mark its fifth year in business. Memories can be shared to Nesuto’s social media channels where they will be collected and “opened” in five years’ time on Nesuto’s 10th anniversary.
Skift Blog
JULY 21, 2024
Skift Take: Since Friday's outage, Delta has struggled to bounce back. CEO Ed Bastian said an issue with Delta's crew scheduling tool caused the continued flight disruptions.
Hospitality Net
JULY 26, 2024
Londra Palace Venezia is a historic 52-room palazzo that, for more than a century, has been celebrated for its iconic 100-window facade that overlooks the San Marco Basin in Venice, Italy. Originally opened in 1853, the hotel reopened in March 2024 following an extensive renovation. A cherished staple of Venetian hospitality, Londra Palace Venezia features a contemporary aesthetic that honors the building’s architectural legacy, including immersive dining experiences, refined public spaces, and
Lodging
JULY 26, 2024
The first half of 2024 confirmed Accor’s growth outlook, which was presented at the Capital Markets Day on June 27, 2023, and reiterated in recent earnings and revenue releases. The group’s diversification, both in terms of geographies and segments, plays a role for each of the two divisions. During the first half of 2024, Accor opened 146 hotels, representing 24,000 rooms—i.e. net unit growth of 4.1 percent—over the last 12 months.
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