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Merriam-Webster’s Word Of the Year For 2023 Is “Authentic”: Is Being So More Important Than Ever Before To Our Guests

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…

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Mews surpasses 1000 Marketplace integrations with hospitality’s biggest app store

Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, hits another significant milestone as it continues to expand the world’s largest network of integrated hospitality apps.

Friday, Dec 1

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Knowland Announces Certification Program to Advance Sales Proficiency and Increase Hotel ROI

Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, announced today the Knowland Certification Program. The program includes three certification credentials to help hotel sales…

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The Leading Hotels of the World’s Welcomes Eight New Members

Offering the largest collection of independent luxury hotels in the world, The Leading Hotels of the World is pleased to welcome eight new member hotels to its collection. This season’s additions include many new openings and significant…

Rosewood Assumes Management of Three Iconic Resorts in New Zealand

Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® today assumed management of three renowned New Zealand resorts, adding Rosewood Kauri Cliffs, Rosewood Cape Kidnappers, and Rosewood Matakauri to its collection. Formerly known as Robertson Lodges, these…

The Set Collection Announces Iconic Bangkok Property, The Siam, as its Newest Member Hotel

The Set Collection proudly announces the latest addition to its esteemed portfolio of exceptional member hotels. The renowned and luxurious The Siam in Bangkok has become the newest member of The Set Collection, further enhancing the…

Meta’s Menlo Park Campus Now Features a citizenM

The new citizenM hotel, situated at Meta’s campus designed by Frank Gehry, showcases the brand’s signature high-tech style. This 32nd global property, developed with the architectural expertise of concrete and Baskervill, utilized…

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Top soft skills employers are looking for in 2024

With the use of Artificial Intelligence and the further digitalization of our world, companies and institutions have realized that not only the hard skills in a profession are very important, but also the more human and personal skills.…

The Chinese Economy Today and the Specter of a Property Crisis

“The problem is serious.” And when it’s the head economist at the International Monetary Fund who says so, eyebrows are indeed raised. The comments made by Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas in early October at an IMF meeting in Morocco underscored…

The Neighborhood Hotel Little Italy is in the running to win USA Today’s the selection is a true honor for the hotel chain’s fourth location

The Neighborhood Hotel Little Italy is the result of a full-scope reno of the former National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame building. Thirty-five suites (studio, one and two bedrooms) offer full kitchens and a mid-century Italian…

Duetto Launches Annual Trends & Predictions Survey

How will the hotel industry shape up in 2024? We’re reaching out to hoteliers and industry leaders from around the world to find out what they are predicting will be the trends to watch out for in the year ahead.

Mews surpasses 1000 Marketplace integrations with hospitality’s biggest app store

Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, hits another significant milestone as it continues to expand the world’s largest network of integrated hospitality apps.

MGM Resorts Unveils Vision for MGM Empire City

MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) today unveiled its vision to transition Empire City Casino by MGM Resorts into a world-class entertainment destination, MGM Empire City, if awarded a commercial casino license for its historic Yonkers,…

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The Omni Grove Park Inn Unveils Winners of the 31st Annual National Gingerbread House Competition

The Omni Grove Park Inn held its highly anticipated Annual National Gingerbread House Competition™, yesterday which included 200 entries from over 22 states and Guatemala. Contestants spanned across adult, teen, youth and children…

Holiday Inn Express Debuts in Nepal

IHG Hotels and Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today inaugurated the first Holiday Inn Express in Nepal. Holiday Inn Express Kathmandu Naxal offers modern accommodations with all the amenities to meet the needs of…

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MERCURE HOTELS’ 50th Anniversary: ’Discover Local: The Bucket List Edition’ Celebrates Local Culinary Adventures

To mark its 50th anniversary, Mercure is pleased to announce the launch of its very own ’Bucket List’ designed to inspire guests, travelers and passionate foodies to embark on a journey of local discovery. Mercure’s Bucket List (live on…

How New Technology And Innovation Are Accelerating Adoption In Hotels

Hoteliers have a lot on their plates when it comes to technology. Sorting hype from reality in generative artificial intelligence is just one challenge on a list that includes addressing technical debt, optimizing revenue and incorporating…

Veriu Group celebrates the official opening of Veriu Collingwood

Last night over 80 guests joined Veriu Group CEO, Zed Sanjana, and Tim Gurner of luxury property developer, GURNER™ for the official opening of Veriu Collingwood, the Brand’s second Victorian property.

HSMAI’s Curate 2023 Recap: Demystifying AI

Our November events in Long Beach confirmed that we must address AI in hospitality. Curate 2023: Demystifying AI aimed to do just that. Read our session recaps offering key insights and thought-provoking highlights from the innovative…

The psychology of luxury travel: The key to attracting affluent customers

In his role as founder of digital marketing agency Jadewolf, David Nickel, helps luxury travel brands generate qualified leads and direct bookings. His secret: A scalable luxury persona.

Curio Collection by Hilton Marks 150-Hotel Achievement: A Year of Remarkable Worldwide Growth

Curio Collection by Hilton, a global portfolio of handpicked hotels that immerse guests in one-of-a-kind moments in the world’s most sought-after destinations, is recognizing a robust year of openings that have paved the way for the brand…

Hilton Reveals 2023 CEO Light & Warmth Award Winners

Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced today the recipients of its 2023 CEO Light & Warmth Award, recognizing 15 individuals and two teams from Hilton-branded hotels. The CEO Light & Warmth Award is the company’s highest honor celebrating Hilton…

Signing of Ramada by Wyndham Jim Corbett Belpadao, India

M/s SKI Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. a real estate & hotel development company in Delhi, today announces the signing of a franchise agreement with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts for a new hotel development under the midscale Ramada by Wyndham brand in…

Marriott and Ioi Properties Group To Bring W Hotels To Downtown Singapore

Marriott International, Inc. announced today it has signed an agreement with IOI Properties Group, one of Malaysia’s leading property developers to bring W Singapore - Marina View, a new 350-room property, to downtown Singapore. The hotel…

InterContinental Bangkok Sukhumvit: First Look into Thonglor’s Newest Luxury Hotel

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 hotels across 19 brands, announces the opening of InterContinental Bangkok Sukhumvit, a new luxury lifestyle destination for the discerning modern…

Darwin Airport Resort to redefine airport accommodation – Australia’s first airport ‘resort’ set for takeoff

Australia’s first airport resort will launch on 5 December 2023, following the complete reimagination and integration of two existing airport hotels at Darwin Airport.

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Vail Resorts to Acquire Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland, the Company’s Second Ski Resort in Europe

Vail Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: MTN) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Crans-Montana Mountain Resort in Switzerland from CPI Property Group ("CPIPG"). Crans-Montana Mountain Resort spans over 1,400 meters …

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U.S. hotel results for week ending 25 November

As expected due to the Thanksgiving holiday, U.S. hotel performance fell from the previous week, according to CoStar’s latest data through 25 November. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and…

How AI-powered voice assistants can increase reservations for your casino

Even as the hospitality industry is experiencing an influx of personal, leisure, and corporate travel, businesses must re-evaluate their services and strive for better customer experiences at every touchpoint. According to a survey by the…

The Evolving Landscape of Hotel Reviews: Insights and Implications

The Shiji ReviewPro Guest Experience Benchmark Report has become the industry standard in understanding how we as an industry are managing experience. If expectations are being exceeded, guests talk about it positively and inversely; if…