Hotel Financial Coach Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2023

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Skift Take: Alaska and Hawaiian are singing a similar tune about their combo that other airlines did before their mergers faced the full force of an anti-consolidation Justice Department.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 3, 2023

IHG Hotels and Resorts is taking its Voco brand to the New South Wales Central Coast with the signing of a Gosford hotel in partnership with Sydney developer Aland. Opening in early 2025, the 130-room Voco Gosford will offer a contemporary lifestyle hotel as part of a landmark mixed-use development precinct, Archibald by Aland, which will overlook Brisbane Water.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Meliá Hotels International, Spain’s leading hotel group and the third largest in Europe, has announced the ambitious global expansion of its luxury brands, with one in three of its pipeline openings within its luxury portfolio. From Europe and Africa to Central America, Meliá brings its signature Spanish hospitality to some of the world’s most captivating locations, with each development offering luxury experiences responsibly.

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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

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Hotel News Resource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The hospitality industry saw unprecedented travel demand in 2022. Pent-up desire to get out of the house and escape the same 10-person circle incited the masses to jump on planes to anywhere outside their 50-mile radius. As a result, the average booking conversion rate (CVR) on SEM jumped from 0.90% in 2021 to 1.40% in 2022, an increase of 56% YoY. That's almost 3x the average during the height of the pandemic in 2020.

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Skift Take: In an exclusive, the leading group of U.S. travel advisors responds to claims by American Airlines that they're Luddites. The group says the carrier's effort to force them to adopt its preferred technology for booking flights is too fast and that, essentially, it's a bully.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Kennedy Training Network Inc. (KTN) announced today the topic for Doug Kennedy’s next training webcast. This month’s topic rotates back to hospitality, and it is one that a lot of our participants can relate to: 12 Steps to Reclaiming Your Spirit of Hospitality From The Grasp Of Cynicism scheduled for Monday, December 18, from Noon – 12:40pm EDT.

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Lodging

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Hoteliers have plenty to look forward to in 2024. Between accessibility and sustainability, hotels are adapting to a changing landscape in meetings and events—and the larger societal landscape. And hotels are adapting to changing workforce conditions as well. With staffing levels that have never recovered to their 2019 numbers, the focus has shifted to maximizing effectiveness with the staff hotels have—and that means automation, automation, automation.

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Skift Take: Saudi's main investment fund is a wolf in cashmere that knows the value of luxury assets. This deal underscores the enduring resilience and allure of European luxury travel.

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eHotelier

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Local populations in tourist areas play a key role in shaping visitors’ environment and in turn the emotional experiences of visitors. However, this is a two-way relationship that also depends on locals’ own disposition towards tourists.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance) has unveiled a groundbreaking Resource Directory at COP28, designed to empower hospitality businesses in their pursuit of sustainable practices and the vision of Net Positive Hospitality.

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Hotel Designs

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Hotel Designs Breaking: here’s where citizenM is opening hotels in 2024 Breaking: here’s where citizenM is opening hotels in 2024 The ‘affordable luxury’ lifestyle brand that we all know and love has announced its expansion plans for the year ahead, which will take its total number of hotels to 36 across Europe, North America and Asia… citizenM , the trailblazing hotel brand that arguably wrote the anti-chapter in traditional concept of hospitality, is expanding.

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Skift Take: The reshuffle of Airbnb's executive ranks should be viewed in the context of the need to reinvigorate the company's growth prospects, including international expansion.

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Lodging

DECEMBER 4, 2023

All-Inclusive by Marriott Bonvoy welcomed Marriott Hotels to its portfolio. Beginning in early 2024 with Marriott Cancun, An All-Inclusive Resort, guests can connect with the local culture through experiences, entertainment, and hospitality. With nearly 600 hotels and resorts, Marriott Hotels has affected modern business and leisure travelers, which represents an opportunity to invite travelers of Marriott Bonvoy’s flagship hotel brand for all-inclusive trips.

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Escape into a world of luxury and dive into the future of tech, fun takes on the American pastime, and many inspirational individuals. With engaging reports on fashion, food, travel, finance, sports, and more, download now and enjoy the read!

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, announces the opening of Taj Taal Kutir, Kolkata. Located in proximity to the Kolkata International Airport, hotel blends its colonial design with its contemporary setting in the smart city of New Town.

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Hotel News Resource

DECEMBER 4, 2023

As the final days of slip away, how interesting it is that Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year for 2023 is 'Authentic,' meaning it was the 'most searched' on their site. Because I failed miserably at learning a second language, I have become somewhat of an Etymologist, so I was eager to see how Merriam Webster defined it in their announcement.

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Southwest Airlines and its pilots' union were nearing a new labor deal just in time for the busy holiday travel season.

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Hotel Business

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Texas Western Hospitality has opened the 128-room Home2 Suites by Hilton Abilene Southwest in Abilene, TX. Located six miles from downtown Abilene and nine miles from Abilene Regional Airport, the property is close to the Mall of Abilene, Taylor County Expo Center, Abilene Zoo and Frontier Texas. The four-story hotel is also close to Dyess Air Force Base, home of the B-1B Lancer, the C-130 J Hercules and soon to be B-21 Bomber test squadron.

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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. Effectively addressing this challenge requires a comprehensive approach that combines conventional management techniques, insights from neuroscience, and stress management strategies.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Hotel set to become the first five-star hospitality project in the year-round resort of Poiana Brasov.

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Lodging

DECEMBER 4, 2023

DALLAS, Texas—Remington Hospitality announced the rebranding of Crowne Plaza La Concha Hotel in Key West, Florida, to La Concha Key West, Autograph Collection. Remington Hospitality, which managed the property previously, will continue management in conjunction with Premier, which is leading the renovation’s interior design, procurement, and project management.

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Skift Take: In a surprising twist, Alaska wants to buy Hawaiian.

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Hotel Business

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Lodging Analytics Research & Consulting (LARC) expects U.S. RevPAR to increase by 5.5% to $98.51 this year, resulting in an annual RevPAR 14% above 2019 levels. It anticipates ADR to rise by 4.4% this year to $155.88, or 19% above 2019 levels, while occupancy will increase by 1.0% to 63.2%. For 2024, LARC expects RevPAR to increase by 3.6%, driven by a 2.8% increase in ADR and a 0.8% increase in occupancy.

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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.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In an era of rising operational costs and sustained labor challenges, operational efficiency in hotel back offices has become paramount. Uncover simple steps to automating many aspects of a back office that will improve hotel operations, reduce costs, and decrease your hotel’s environmental footprint.

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Lodging

DECEMBER 4, 2023

WASHINGTON—American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President and CEO Chip Rogers spoke in support of the No Hidden FEES Act, which was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Young Kim, R-Calif., and Kathy Castor, D-Fla. “The No Hidden FEES Act creates a single standard for mandatory fee display across the lodging industry—from short-term rental platforms to online travel agencies, search engines, metasearch sites, and hotels.

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Skift Take: Facing a constrained Seattle, a Hawaiian Airlines acquisition could represent Alaska’s next phase of growth.

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Hotel Business

DECEMBER 4, 2023

American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President/CEO Chip Rogers has thrown his organization’s support behind the No Hidden FEES Act, which was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Young Kim, R-Calif., and Kathy Castor, D-Fla. “The No Hidden FEES Act creates a single standard for mandatory fee display across the lodging industry—from short-term rental platforms to online travel agencies, search engines, metasearch sites and hotels,” he said.

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Shifting to an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy can be both exciting and challenging. Well-implemented ABM motions build engagement with high-value accounts and drive impactful campaigns that resonate with your audience. But where do you begin, and how do you progress from crawling to running? Watch now as Demand Gen experts delve into the essentials of each stage of the ABM process.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Austin, Texas — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is pleased to announce BAE Ventures as the sponsor of Entrepreneur 20X (E20X) Europe. The successful featuring hospitality technology start-ups will conclude the first day of HFTP’s inaugural Digital Horizons 360 (DH360) symposium on Tuesday, 20 February 2024.

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Hotel News Resource

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Article - DACH Hospitality Statistics 2023: Key Insights and Trends - By Catalina Brinza - The latest 2023 DACH hospitality statistics, including exclusive TrustYou and third-party data.

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Skift Take: Travelport has now received $770 million in private equity this year.

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Hotel Business

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Green Key Global , a sustainability certification organization for the hotel and lodging industry in North America, has partnered with BWH Hotels as a preferred supplier of certification for hotel operations’ environmental sustainability practices in the U.S. and Canada. The partnership will enable BWH Hotels properties to implement a standardized sustainability program in the two countries.

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One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.

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