Tue.Dec 05, 2023

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Airbnb Announces a New CFO and the Departure of Head of Hosting

Skift Blog

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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What’s trending in the food and beverage industry in 2024?

Hospitality Net

The food and beverage industry has witnessed healthy growth over the past couple of years and with this trend there have been some significant shake-ups. The sector has evolved across all its component parts, from food preparation to packaging, restauration, home delivery, and homemade. Social media has become a powerful force that propels food trends to spread rapidly through our cultural consciousness.

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2024 Is Trending in the Right Direction for Hoteliers

Lodging

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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IHCL Strengthens Its Presence in Kolkata with the Opening of Taj Taal Kutir

Hospitality Net

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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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

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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HVS Report - Shining in Today's New Normal: Key Takeaways from the Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference 2023 - By Kristina M. D'Amico

Hotel News Resource

The 2023 edition of the Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit (CHICOS) brought over 300 attendees to the Westin Beach Resort & Spa St. Thomas, USVI, for several days of networking and industry insights from key stakeholders in the region. This article provides key takeaways from this year's conference.

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Kempinski Hotels Unveils Plans for Chic Ski Resort in Romania’s Carpathian Mountains

Hospitality Net

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

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The Definitive Guide to More Efficient Hotel Operations in 2024

Hospitality Net

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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Skift Global Forum East 2023: One Week Away

Skift Blog

Skift Take: We will be kicking-off Skift Global Forum East in style at the ultra-luxe Cloud 22 located on the rooftop of Atlantis The Royal on December 12.

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HFTP Announces BAE Ventures as Exclusive Sponsor of Entrepreneur 20X Europe 2024

Hospitality Net

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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Selina’s Struggle to Survive: What’s Next for the Hotel Brand

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Selina hopes to avoid bankruptcy by seeking a restructuring out of court. Other travel companies that have similarly struggled after going public in a rocky market will watch closely.

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A Buyer’s Guide to Future-Proofing Your Restaurant Tech Stack

The race to 100% digital is on. With the restaurant industry still in the early innings of its digital transformation, brands need an airtight strategy when it comes to building out their tech stack. Download the buyer’s guide to learn where to prioritize your efforts and get the most out of every investment.

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DACH Hospitality Statistics 2023: Key Insights and Trends - By Catalina Brinza

Hotel News Resource

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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What’s Next for the Alaska-Hawaiian Airline Merger

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Today's podcast looks at the Alaska Air-Hawaiian Air combo, American Air's tussle with travel agents, and an investment in Travelport.

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Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall in Costa Rica Opens As Brands 1,000th Hotel

Hotel News Resource

Article - Hilton Garden Inn San Jose Airport City Mall in Costa Rica Opens As Brands 1,000th Hotel - Hilton Garden Inn is marking a year of remarkable global expansion with the opening of its 1,000th property.

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Green Key Global, BWH partner for sustainability

Hotel Business

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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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

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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SureStay Plus by Best Western Brooks Debuts in Alberta

Hotelier Magazine

BROOKS, Alta. — The SureStay Plus by Best Western Brooks has opened its doors in Brooks, Alta. SureStay Hotels, comprised of four distinctive brands, offers traditional and longer-stay comfort and value. The hotel features 61 guestrooms, complete with flat-screen televisions, microwaves, mini-fridges and wireless internet. The hotel is also equipped with a business centre offering complimentary fax and print services, a fitness centre and guest laundry.

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citizenM to open three U.S. hotels in 2024

Hotel Business

citizenM plans to open three new properties across the U.S. in 2024—in Austin, Boston and Miami. The announcement comes on the heels of the debut of citizenM Menlo Park , located on the campus headquarters of Meta in Northern California. citizenM Austin Downtown – opening Q1 2024 Developed in partnership with Turnbridge Equities , this will be the brand’s first hotel in the Texas capital city.

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Hilton Garden Inn: A Legacy of Hospitality and a 1,000th Milestone

Hospitality Net

Hilton Garden Inn, the globally recognized brand of hotels within the Hilton portfolio, that’s long synonymous with providing business and leisure travelers with reliable accommodations and modern amenities, is marking a year of remarkable global expansion in captivating destinations with the opening of its 1,000th property.

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Mayfair Hotel joins Ascend Hotel Collection

Hotel Business

Choice Hotels International Inc. continues its growth in the upscale segment with the addition of the Mayfair Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection. The hotel joins the collection’s existing New York City hotels, the Blue Angel Hotel, The L Hotel and the Insignia Hotel, as the brand continues its growth across the city’s boroughs. The seven-story, 77-room property is situated in New York City’s Theatre District.

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Beyond The Meeting Room: Luxury Magazine Resource

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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Saudi’s Red Sea Global Confirms New Giga-Project Full of Affordable Hotels

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Saudi Arabia's "Maldives of the Middle East", The Red Sea, will cost you at least $500 a night to experience. To remedy this, the developers are planning a whole new development to place their mid-market hotels.

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Hyatt’s Chuck Floyd to retire

Hotel Business

H. Charles “Chuck” Floyd will step down from his current role as EVP/global president, operations of Hyatt Hotels Corporation on Dec. 31, and, effective Jan. 1, transition to the role of senior advisor to Mark Hoplamazian, president/CEO, Hyatt, for a period of six months. Floyd will retire from Hyatt effective June 30, 2024. “It is with immense pride and heartfelt appreciation that we celebrate the extraordinary career of Chuck Floyd, who has been a member of the Hyatt family for more than four

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STR Commentary on U.S. Performance for October 2023

Hotel News Resource

RevPAR growth decelerated on falling demand due mostly to a calendar shift. Both TRevPAR and GOPPAR showed the highest year-over-year growth since March.

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Daly Seven unveils its first dual-brand hotel

Hotel Business

Daly Seven has entered the dual-brand hotel landscape with the Hampton Inn & Suites and Home2 Suites by Hilton Durham University Medical Center in Durham, NC. The property, located three miles from Duke University and two miles from Duke Medical Center, features 222 combined guestrooms and shared amenities such as an indoor pool, fitness center, guest laundry, outdoor fire pit and grills. “This venture represents a bold step forward for Daly Seven,” said Joe Daly, president, Daly

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ABM Success Recipe: Mastering the Crawl, Walk, Run Approach

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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Construction to begin soon on W Hotel in Downtown Singapore

Hotel Management

Marriott International has signed a deal with a leading property developer in Malaysia, IOI Properties Group, which will see the opening of a W hotel in Downtown Singapore. The new 350-room property known as W Singapore – Marina View is expected to open in late 2028. Located in downtown Singapore, at the site of a 51-storey mixed-use development, the hotel will sit under a suite of luxury apartments known as Marina View Residences.

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The easy guide to diversify your hotel’s revenue

STAAH

Diversifying your revenue means maximising its full potential and being prepared for the unexpected with a robust earning structure. Along with the many other things Covid taught us, it also taught hoteliers not to solely rely on room revenue as a source of income. Hotels with multiple streams of income were far more flexible and were able to respond quickly to a drastically changing market.

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How Profitable Would an Alaska-Hawaiian Merger Be?

Skift Blog

Skift Take: Based on calculations of the operating margins of all the major U.S. airlines, a merger between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines could be a win-win situation for the two carriers.

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Courtyard by Marriott to make Western Australia debut in February

Hotel Management

Western Australia’s first Courtyard by Marriott hotel is due to open in Perth in February 2024 with the arrival of Courtyard by Marriott Perth, Murdoch. The 150-room new-build hotel will be the hospitality centrepiece of the mixed-use Murdoch Health and Knowledge Precinct, which is Perth’s fastest growing urban catchment. General Manager of Courtyard by Marriott Perth, Murdoch, James Illing, said the hotel complements the mixed-use amenity within precinct.

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Preventing Employee Burnout in Restaurants & Hospitality: An Integrated Approach

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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End-of-Year Marketing For Hotels And Resorts

gcommerce

As the year comes to a close, hotels and resorts are presented with a unique opportunity to boost their bookings and revenue. With travelers planning their year-end getaways and holiday celebrations, it's crucial for establishments to optimize their marketing strategies. In this joint blog with Maison 140 , we'll explore effective hotel marketing tactics to maximize end-of-year bookings for hotels and resorts.

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Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy Announces First Property Location

Lodging

BETHESDA, Maryland—One year after announcing its intention to expand its presence into premium and luxury apartment-style accommodations, Marriott International, Inc. shared the location of its first Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy property. Casa Costera, Isla Verde, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy in San Juan, Puerto Rico is expected to open its doors in the coming weeks.

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Upselling in Hotels: 3 Easy Ways to Drive Non-Room Revenue Using Tech

Intelity

Forced modifiers are just one way upselling in hotels can be maximized During a busy time of the year, like the start of the holiday season which we are quickly approaching, hotels are continually looking for strategies to drive non-room revenue. One key way to do this is by deploying a guest experience platform that will allow guests to “add-on” to their stay via digital in-room dining, gift shop purchases on a smart-room tablet and upgrades at check-in through a mobile device.

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Green Key Global Partners With BWH Hotels

Lodging

OTTOWA, Ontario—Green Key Global announced a partnership with BWH Hotels as a preferred supplier of certification for hotel operations’ environmental sustainability practices in the United States and Canada. The partnership will enable BWH Hotels properties to grow their sustainability efforts and implement a standardized sustainability program across the United States and Canada. “BWH Hotels have already demonstrated a commitment to sustainability efforts as a brand and across their

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How Intent Data Helps Marketers Convert A-List Accounts

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.