04 Dicembre 2023

• Change is Inevitable, Growth is Optional
  04 Dicembre 2023
  I was asked by my team to provide insights from the road, what I’ve seen, and what trends and challenges are looming on the horizon. I joked that I needed to dust off my crystal ball, but in reality, the only prediction I feel comfortable making is that the Green Bay Packers will not make it to the Big Game this season (wink, wink.) What I can do is provide a look at some industry challenges I’ve seen this year that will continue into 2024.
• Texas Western Hospitality Opens a Home2 Suites by Hilton in Abilene, Texas
  04 Dicembre 2023
  Texas Western Hospitality of Addison, Texas today announced the opening of their newest property, Home2 Suites by Hilton in Abilene, Texas. Designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine, the hotel features 128 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities. General Manager Amos Davis leads the management team at the Home2 Suites by Hilton Abilene Southwest for Texas Western Hospitality.
• UNWTO Leads Expert Seminar on International Tourism Law
  04 Dicembre 2023
  UNWTO has laid the strong foundations needed for countries everywhere to provide greater legal certainty to all operators in the tourism sector. The first seminar on the International Code for the Protection of Tourists (Salamanca, Spain, 30 November – 1 December 2023) welcomed legal experts, academics and public and private sector representatives, to address the achievements of the Code in the two years since its launch as well as to assess the challenges in the years ahead.
• Saudi’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) To Acquire Minority Stake In Rocco Forte Hotels
  04 Dicembre 2023
  Rocco Forte Hotels (the group) is pleased to announce that the Public Investment Fund (PIF) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a significant minority stake in the group. The Forte family will retain majority ownership and control. The arrangement sees the Italian entity CDPE Investimenti (CDPEI) selling its entire stake.
• Daily Payroll Benefits for Team Members and Your Organization
  04 Dicembre 2023
  Ensuring the satisfaction of your team members involves offering benefits that cater to their unique needs. It requires a deep understanding of your workforce and tailoring benefits to different groups within your organization. While your management and sales leaders play a vital role in driving revenue, it’s your team members who interact with guests on a daily basis and hold down the fort overnight, contributing significantly to your bottom line. The satisfaction of your guests is heavily influenced by the interactions they have with these team members. Often, these employees live paycheck to paycheck, which means certain things matter more to them compared to your executive team members. Additionally, many of them work part-time and are unable to take advantage of the benefits offered to full-time employees.
• Melia Hotels International Announces Ambitious Global Expansion for Its Luxury Portfolio, With One in Three New Openings a Luxury Hotel
  04 Dicembre 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.
• Hospitality Net Podcast Series: WEB3 in Travel #5
  04 Dicembre 2023
  In this episode, host Simone Puorto sits down with Vincent Somsen, a seasoned Hospitality and Travel Tech Advisor at GAIN, with a particular focus on Web3 technologies.
• New Resource Directory Launched by the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance to Support the Sector Reach Net Positive Hospitality
  04 Dicembre 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.
• Elite Havens expands its presence in India with 32 stunning handpicked properties in Goa
  04 Dicembre 2023
  Elite Havens, Asia’s premier luxury villa rental company, has expanded its curated selection of more than 300 private luxury villas and chalets across Asia’s most awe-inspiring locations by introducing 32 stunning new properties in Goa, India.
• citizenM Miami South Beach is set to open summer 2024
  04 Dicembre 2023
  citizenM’s third Miami hotel is set to open in summer 2024, in the heart of Miami’s lively South Beach and just steps from the buzzing retail and restaurants of Lincoln Road. A unique blend of modern design and local flavour, citizenM Miami South Beach will serve as a welcoming retreat for travellers, boasting a rooftop infinity pool and hidden bar surrounded by lush greenery, a cosy outdoor terrace and captivating art on display throughout the hotel. The 168-key hotel captures the essence of Miami’s energy and artistry, with a bold design and prime location surrounded by fine-dining restaurants, colourful cocktail bars and the best waves around.
• citizenM Boston Back Bay is set to open summer 2024
  04 Dicembre 2023
  In the heart of the Back Bay neighbourhood, citizenM’s second Boston hotel, and the largest in the portfolio, is set to open at the end of Q2 2024. It will anchor the northern side of the Parcel 12 mixed-use development, a gateway to the city and connector to Boston’s historic Newbury Street. The hotel will be Boston’s first all-electric hotel, joining 1001 Boylston Street, a Class A life science and office building and a unique retail-lined, two-tiered public plaza at the development, welcoming guests as an inspiring place to sleep, work, meet, and relax. Embracing local influence, citizenM Boston Back Bay’s interiors will draw inspiration from the surrounding city, showcasing an array of contemporary artwork inside and out, photography and found objects by Boston-based artists. The hotel will feature 399 guestrooms plus a spacious living room, societyM meeting rooms and 24/7 canteenM. Guests can also enjoy a well-equipped gym with panoramic views of Newbury Street, and an expansive...
• citizenM Austin Downtown is set to open early 2024
  04 Dicembre 2023
  Anticipated to open in early 2024, citizenM will add to its growing US portfolio with the opening of the brand’s very first hotel in Austin. Developed in partnership with Turnbridge Equities, the 17-story tower will house a 344-room hotel featuring citizenM’s signature interior design by Amsterdam-based concrete, longtime design partner of the brand. The hotel interiors will draw inspiration from the local community, filled with an eclectic mix of contemporary art and objects by local artists. citizenM Austin Downtown will also feature a rooftop pool and bar area, with design by commissioned artist PONI (Hilda Palafox), plus an exterior art piece by Calhan Hale, designed to encapsulate the ever-present existence of city and nature in the area. Austin has been on citizenM’s radar for years as an exciting cultural centre and influential tech and business hub, and marks the brand’s commitment to be present in markets where its customers are.
• Red Roof® Unveils Four New Hotels Across The U.S.
  04 Dicembre 2023
  Red Roof®, a trailblazer in economy lodging, proudly announces the grand opening of four distinct properties, each designed to elevate the guest experience while providing exceptional value. The latest additions to the Red Roof family include:
• Zannier Hotels Launches Its First Coffee Table Book
  04 Dicembre 2023
  Together with the Swedish editing house New Heroes and Pioneers, Zannier Hotels Releases its first book titled "Zannier Hotels: A Journey Through Style, People and Experiences".
• Lodging Analytics Research & Consulting (LARC)’s 4Q-2023 Hotel Industry Outlook and Market Intelligence Reports
  04 Dicembre 2023
  As economists continue to move toward the view that a near-term recession has been averted (less than half of those surveyed in October by the Wall Street Journal expect a recession within twelve months, the lowest level since June 2022), they continue to grapple with conflicting data points. As is the case in any soft landing, positive macro-economic data points like 3Q-2023 GDP growth of 5.2% and positive October inflation data are often counter-balanced by negative economic data points like the ISM index remaining below 50 and October payrolls surprising to the downside.
• Radisson Salt Lake City Announces Property-Wide Renovation
  04 Dicembre 2023
  The multi-million makeover elevates the hotel to compete with the top hotels in the market.
• HSMAI Insight: The Current Group Business Landscape: 12 Trends on the Relationship Between Group Travel and Hotel Sales
  04 Dicembre 2023
  Group business comes in many forms – corporate, sports, entertainment, government, religious, etc. – and it is an essential piece of hotel sales. With the dreaded pandemic in the rearview mirror, the Rising Sales Leader Council discussed group travel’s current state, how it has shifted, and where it is headed.
• Blurred Lines: Redefining Traditional Distribution Systems Definitions
  04 Dicembre 2023
  Hotels use, on average, 20 discrete on or above-property systems to service their guests, manage operations, and facilitate commerce. This complicated web of systems was born out of necessity, because of the complexity of running a hotel. As a result, data has become siloed, which in turn has led to new commercial and operational challenges. If we look at distribution specifically, those disparate systems are not just challenging to manage, they also result in significant revenue being left on the table. But due to recent technology advances, hoteliers can be more forward-thinking with their approach and build their technology stack in the right way.
• Advertising in a cookieless world
  04 Dicembre 2023
  Travel marketers and advertisers have been hearing for the past few years about the sunsetting of third-party cookies. It’s grabbed their attention and made headlines because for nearly 30 years, the digital advertising industry has relied on third-party cookies to gain an in-depth understanding of how digital ads perform and collect information about the people that view them.
• Maximize your bookings with Expedia Group deals through Pegasus™ CRS
  04 Dicembre 2023
  Are you looking for new ways to attract more travelers and increase your bookings? Look to further than Expedia Group Package Deals, seamlessly integrated with Pegasus CRS. These all-inclusive booking options combine at least two of the three major travel products: flights, lodging, and car rentals, providing travelers with a streamlined experience and exclusive discounts.
• From Lubkuchen to Linzer, These International Cookies are the Perfect Treat to Enjoy on National Cookie Day
  04 Dicembre 2023
  Each Dec. 4, the humble, beloved sweet treat—the cookie—is celebrated for National Cookie Day. And with the holiday season in full swing, families are already crafting up delicious seasonal delights—like jelly-filled hertzoggie in South Africa or cinnamon-flavored speculaas in the Netherlands—to leave out for Santa Claus, Papa Noel, Christkind, Sinterklaas, and other legendary holiday gift-givers.
• AHLA Statement in Support of the No Hidden FEES Act
  04 Dicembre 2023
  American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President & CEO Chip Rogers is speaking out today 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.
• World Travel Awards reveals finest 2023 brands at Dubai’s Burj Al Arab
  04 Dicembre 2023
  The finest travel brands in the world have been unveiled at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2023. Tourism royalty convened at Dubai’s Burj Al Arab to find out who amongst them had been voted the best of the best. The red-carpet reception marked the climax of WTA’s landmark 30th anniversary of celebrating travel excellence.
• Popular Acronyms in Hotel Revenue Management
  04 Dicembre 2023
  As an industry, we are often accused of being ‘acronym heavy’, something I didn’t necessarily agree with until one of our wonderful partners asked for some help pulling together a ‘cheat sheet’ for one of their new revenue professionals. As you can see, we got to just over 60 very quickly!
• Nobu Hotel Atlanta Hires Resonate Marketing Communications as Their Agency of Record
  04 Dicembre 2023
  Nobu Hotel Atlanta, the epitome of luxury lifestyle accommodations nestled in the vibrant heart of Buckhead, today announced they’ve hired Resonate, an esteemed boutique marketing communications firm as their agency of record.