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Attention Travel Agents! Are you dreaming up your clients' next national park adventures? Make sure you're in the know! With increased demand and efforts to preserve these natural treasures, some parks are introducing reservation systems to ensure everyone has a fantastic and sustainable experience. Here's your ultimate guide to: - Which Parks Require Reservations: Get a comprehensive list of the parks where they'll need to plan ahead - Reservation Tips: Learn the best strategies to secure your clients' spot and avoid disappointment - Why Reservations Matter: Understand how these systems help protect our beloved parks and enhance visits Read the full article: #guidedadventure #guidedtrip #outdoorguide #outdoortrip #travelagent #traveladvisor #travelgram #luxuryhotels #tourism #wheretonext

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Gen Z is entering the workforce! Hotel and event professionals need to be ready to interact with them. Here's the scoop: New to the Game: These young planners might need more guidance. Don't assume they have the same experience as older generations. Building Trust: Be clear, upfront, and show you care about their success. Tech Natives: Embrace technology! Use online tools and communication methods they're comfortable with. Seeking Stability: Unlike millennials, Gen Z prioritizes stability. Provide data and examples to reassure them during planning. By understanding these traits, you can build strong relationships with Gen Z planners and attract their business! #eventplanner #eventmanagement

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Aloha, HSMAI Hawaii Chapter community! 🌺 Check out this insightful article by LODGING Magazine: "Seven Ways Hoteliers Can Foster Better Partnerships with Meeting Planners." Learn how personalized experiences, transparent communication, and strategic collaborations can elevate guest satisfaction and drive business success! Read more: https://lnkd.in/g_nKhtaq #HospitalityPartnerships #EventPlanning #HotelIndustry #HSMAIHawaii

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Personality Dynamics, Essential Elements, and the Perfect Chair. Join Rob Giardinelli, founder of Event Mindset, as he shares his experience attending over 2,000 galas, business, social, and networking events chronicling the guest experience. You will learn the three components to any successful event, how to interact with various personality types, and the steps you need to take to find chairs/co-chairs that take your event to the next level. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Rob, who has taken his experience and transformed it into a treasure trove of data and guidance. This webinar is designed for nonprofit event professionals who want to elevate their gala and community events and expand their reach. https://hubs.ly/Q02T0b_y0

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What We Heard @ eTourism Summit 2024 by Matt Zornes, Director of Sales Development The annual eTourism Summit 2024 was in Las Vegas recently, and I was fortunate to attend along with hundreds of travel and tourism professionals including DMOs, state and regional travel associations, attractions, cruise lines, airlines and hotels, tour operators and marketers and advertising agencies. This was an opportunity to network and gain a deeper understanding of the forces at play as the travel and tourism industry continues to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The bright spot is travel is predicted to reach 98 percent of pre-pandemic levels in 2024 with a full recovery expected in 2025. Most of the DMOs at the summit are looking for more ways to boost visits. Interestingly, about 20 percent in attendance are dealing with the phenomenon of “over tourism,” the situation when too many people visit a place all at one time, and the locale is spoiled, making it difficult for tourists and those who live there. “Travel is sexy again” was a common theme along with lots of talk about shoulder season – the low points on either side of seasonal peaks. Think about the days or weeks before and after Spring Break and holidays. The general sentiment is destinations need to try and segment their audience in new ways and push them to come in the right before or after peak season. There was significant discussion around cookie deprecation and the methods for acquiring or using first-party data to counteract the gap. The main ideas for acquiring first-party data were giveaways, in-person activations (including welcome centers and travel kiosks that capture travelers) and paid digital lead-generation. The key was to not sit on the data that DMOs and others in the industry already collect. CTV/OTT and YouTube are becoming havens for both broad reach and niche content, and perfect for an industry where video and sound demonstrate attractions and events. These are a just a few of the many topics that also included conversion metrics, TikTok and other social media platforms, the most-prolific travelers (Millennials, and how to reach them and keep them engaged), and the challenges of performance measures with legacy media. If you’re a travel and tourism professional, DMO, marketer or agency and would like to have a more in-depth conversation with us at Brkthru about these trends and opportunities in the travel industry, reach out to [email protected]. We’d like to start a conversation and share some of our significant experience reaching leisure and business-to-business travelers.

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Join Anthony and Glenn as they explore cutting-edge hotel operations innovations: • Reinventing outdated practices in hotel operations • Challenges and evolution of business centers • Enhancing guest experiences through local amenity recommendations • Special guest Steven Blidner from TTI Technologies unveils revolutionary new uses for guest service terminals such as Integrating local insights seamlessly into hotel operations • And how the pivotal role of technology is streamlining hotel management 🔍 For a deep dive into transforming hospitality and more exclusive insights, watch this and more interviews at NoVacancyNews.com! 🚀 #HospitalityInnovation #HotelOperations #GuestExperience #NoVacancyLive

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In this day and age of advanced technology and AI, people still remain the heart of hospitality. In his HNN article, Sean McCracken shares the outlook of a number of industry leaders on the importance of investing in employees to enhance guest experiences. More here: https://bit.ly/3xXY7hg

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Explore the evolving landscape of the hospitality industry as technology reshapes guest interactions and operational workflows. Learn how robotics, AI, and machine learning are revolutionizing personalization, enhancing efficiency, and driving operational excellence. Discover the benefits of leveraging tech for tailored guest services while maintaining the human touch. Dive into the insights of Matthew Casella, President at Richtech Robotics, on navigating the future of hospitality. #HospitalityTech #GuestExperience

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In today's #hospitality it is crucial to have a solid onboarding and ongoing development for your team members... retention and being part of a cultural family is critical to the success of your hotel. #coachingculture #coaching Hayato Nogaki

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The American hotel industry is undergoing a significant transformation post-pandemic, as highlighted in this thought-provoking NPR article: https://lnkd.in/eDR6tivt Key takeaways: 1. 🏨 Hotels are operating with fewer staff due to increased efficiency and changing guest preferences. 2. 🌴 "Bleisure" travel, a blend of business and leisure, is on the rise as remote work becomes more prevalent. 3. 📈 Despite the challenges, major hotel chains are seeing their stock prices surge to record highs. 4. 🏗️ However, fewer people are buying and building new hotels due to high costs and stricter lending practices. At Lodgeur, we believe that furnished apartments within multi-family housing (MFH) assets offer a unique advantage in this evolving landscape. While hotels are typically designed for a specific use case, MFH assets can be adapted for stays of any length, from short-term "bleisure" trips to extended stays. This versatility allows us to cater to a wide range of guest needs and preferences, whether they're seeking a temporary home for a work project or a comfortable base for a longer vacation. Our furnished apartments provide the flexibility and amenities that modern travelers desire, all within the comfort and privacy of a residential setting. Moreover, as hotel construction slows down due to economic challenges, furnished apartments in MFH assets can help meet the growing demand for accommodation options that bridge the gap between traditional hotels and long-term rentals. As the hospitality industry continues to adapt to the post-pandemic reality, we at Lodgeur remain committed to leveraging the flexibility of MFH assets to provide exceptional furnished apartment experiences for our guests. #Hospitality #FurnishedApartments #BleisureTravel #MFHAssets #Lodgeur

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Did you know that CTM Meetings & Events handle all aspects of event planning, from venue selection and contract negotiation to attendee registration, theme design and communications? If you are ready to deliver meetings and conferences that produce results, learn more about our comprehensive services: https://okt.to/vgUPO8 #ConferenceManagement #MeetingsAndEvents #MeetingsManagement

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🏨 2024 Lodging Conference: Where Hotels Meet the Future! 🚀 Hotel investment is on the rise, and travelers are demanding more experiential and extended stays. But with opportunity comes challenges—labor shortages and tech hurdles remain a hot topic. Ready for what’s next in the hospitality world? Key Takeaways: • Investment Boom: Hotel investments are on a bull run – time to dust off those piggy banks! 💰 Private equity and institutional investors are showing renewed interest Focus on value-add opportunities and distressed assets Emerging markets and boutique concepts attracting significant capital Sustainable and tech-forward properties commanding premium valuations • Experiential Stays: Guests want experiences, not just rooms. Think less "continental breakfast," more "continental adventure" 🌎 Demand for unique, Instagram-worthy accommodations and activities Integration of local culture and community into hotel offerings Rise of "bleisure" travel blending business and leisure Personalization becoming a key differentiator in guest satisfaction • Extended Stay Strength: Extended stay is here to stay – it's the hotel world's version of "going steady" 🏠 Continued growth in both economy and upscale extended stay segments Attracting diverse guest profiles from digital nomads to relocating families Innovations in design and amenities tailored for long-term guests Blurring lines between hotels and residential living spaces • Persistent Challenges: Labor and tech issues still giving hoteliers more headaches than a poorly adjusted pillow 🤕 Ongoing staffing shortages and rising labor costs Need for upskilling and reskilling workforce for new tech adoption Balancing automation with maintaining the human touch in hospitality Cybersecurity concerns as hotels become increasingly digitized What trends are you most excited about? #HospitalityTrends #HotelIndustry #TravelExperiences #LodgingConference

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When it comes to being successful as a DMO in the TXUSA program, we know that demonstrating partnership between state and local DMOs creates more industry impact. But what are some other proven techniques to ensure success? 🎡🎟️✨🌍 Two words: 𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒. DMOs who consistently promote the TXUSA partnership in their communications strategy see wider industry engagement. From the article: “𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑠𝑢𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑓𝑢𝑙 𝐷𝑀𝑂𝑠 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑛𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑇𝑋𝑈𝑆𝐴 𝑖𝑛 𝑣𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝑤𝑎𝑦𝑠: 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑟𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑒𝑠 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑡𝑜𝑝 𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝, 𝑎𝑑𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑦 𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑒, 𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑙𝑢𝑑𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑖𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑦 𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑙 𝑛𝑒𝑤𝑠𝑙𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑑𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑙𝑦 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑏𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑡𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝 𝑡𝑜 𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑎𝑙/𝑟𝑒𝑔𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝐷𝑀𝑂𝑠 𝑣𝑖𝑎 𝑑𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑒𝑚𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑠, 𝑖𝑛-𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠.” Read on to learn about the other best practices for destinations that want to generate strong industry engagement as part of generating success with TXUSA. https://lnkd.in/gR7SCWQ7 #MakingtheUSABookable #TourismExperiences #Travel #USATourism #TourismExchangeUSA

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In the hospitality industry, a focus on guest personalization, technology integration, and staff retention drives business success. Leveraging tech solutions and partnerships optimizes operations and enhances guest satisfaction. Strategic investments in technology ensure a competitive edge and long-term growth. #HotelManagement #TechInnovation #GuestExperience #StaffRetention #BusinessSuccess

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Press Release: >> Read the full press release to learn more about this development and what it means for the future." Stay tuned for updates as we embark on this new chapter! #anewstandardinhospitality #sigelegehotels #b2b #b2c

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Introducing: The HOTEL Act! Just last week, Reps. Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL)  introduced the HOTEL Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at bolstering federal efforts to combat human trafficking in hotels. The HOTEL Act will provide an incentive for hotels to train their staff on the signs of human trafficking and equip them with tools on how to respond if they suspect human trafficking is taking place. Hotels whose staff have completed the training can apply to become “preferred places of accommodation” for government travel. This means the hotels will be chosen over hotels that haven’t trained their staff. This achievement would not have been possible without the joint efforts of  the American Hotel & Lodging Association, Ascend Consulting, Hope for Justice, and our dedicated team at PACT. Learn why PACT and AHLA’s No Room for Trafficking partnership is a crucial part of trafficking prevention in hotels in AHLA’s statement on the HOTEL Act: https://lnkd.in/eqEmDyUe

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