The tale of two hotels in COVID times
Many of us are starting to get back on the road and experience travel again while trying to figure out the new game and what has changed.
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The tale of two hotels in COVID times
Many of us are starting to get back on the road and experience travel again while trying to figure out the new game and what has changed.
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Lybra CEO on big data’s role in revenue management
Big data is a term that has been used by analysts in this industry and many others…
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Founder Dave Johnson departs Aimbridge Hospitality
Dave Johnson, founder/executive chairman, Aimbridge Hospitality, has left the company to pursue other external opportunities.
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Third-party management: What hotel owners should consider
Most people in the travel business, and many outside it, are familiar with three primary models of hotel operations – owned, managed, and franchised. In Asia, the first two models have ruled the roost for several decades. Most established brands…
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Hotel investment activity hits $30 billion in H1; investors’ appetite grows in Europe, North America and Southeast Asia markets
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What is SOP – Standard Operating Procedure?
When you have an idea to start a business, you create a business plan to describe the goals of your company and how you plan to reach them…
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Don’t Call Us Oyo: Online Travel Veterans Launch Hotel Distribution Network With Distinct Model
Bob Diener and David Litman, the sexagenarian duo who co-founded Hotels.com and Getaroom, are back with the launch of a unique hotel distribution network in the U.S. that offers mostly 3-star hotels a minimum revenue guarantee…
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Cancellations top 50% for UK hotels as travellers take a chance on trips abroad
Hotels around the UK are seeing cancellation rates of over 50% as holidaymakers plan trips abroad following changes to the traffic light system.
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Q&A: HOTELS RISING STAR, AIMBRIDGE’S JACK BUTLER
Jack Butler, regional vice president of Operations, Aimbridge Hospitality, was named one of HOTELS Top 10 Rising Star award winners for his proven performance, leadership and problem-solving skills, as well as his intangible skills of optimism…
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Replacing Hospitality Software – How to Get Out of a Sticky Situation
Stability is important. Hotels, casinos, and resorts have guests they need to serve right now, today…
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STR and Tourism Economics Upgrade 2021 U.S. Hotel Forecast, Lessen Growth Projections for 2022
Just released at the 13th Annual Hotel Data Conference, STR and Tourism Economics have upgraded the U.S. hotel forecast for 2021 as a whole and lessened growth projections for 2022…
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IHG REPORTS $138M PROFIT, PLANS LUXURY AND LIFESTYLE BRAND
IHG says it plans to add a new hotel brand to its portfolio in the coming weeks in the lifestyle and luxury segment.
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The Covid19 Impact: Keeping Dining Experiences Memorable, Affordable and Profitable
Over the past 35 years of my hospitality career, I have seen a great many things…
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Skift Global Forum Preview: Accor CEO on Future Hotels Being More Than Places to Sleep
A downturn is a terrible thing to waste, business sentiment generally goes. Paris-based Accor certainly hasn’t wasted time accelerating plans to transform the hotel company.
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Gender Diversity In Leadership: How To Solve The Problem When You Can’t See It?
A presentation of research findings that confirm significant gender differences in diversity of leadership roles, specifically in perception when it comes to understanding why women occupy so few professional leadership roles…
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Give Lean Hotel Teams More Time with Automation Tools
In the face of COVID-19 and the need for a contactless, sterilized and traceable environment, hotels rapidly pivoted by implementing a myriad of hard and soft solutions to make guests and staff safer while also enabling remote work, more data-driven…
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Second Quarter 2021: Are We There Yet?
United States hotel prices have rebounded above their statistical lower bound in all regions except the Mountain states, signaling a return toward their pre-pandemic level—although we are not quite there yet…
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Choice performs close to 2019 levels in second quarter
Choice Hotels International Inc., for the second quarter ended June 30, reported net income increased 15% to $85.9 million vs. second-quarter 2019…
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