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Mark your calendar, grab a coffee (or maybe lunch), and spend an hour with us! With the moderating talent of Glenn Haussman and valuable insights from Ben Perelmuter, Ben Campbell, Jason Kreul and Moneesh Arora, we know it will be fun and informative! If you've attended or watched Hotel Business Magazine's many #HotTopics events, you know you're in for an engaging and worthwhile 60-minute power panel; if you haven't, give it try. The link to register is in the post. #hotelbusiness #industryinsights #leadershiplessons #hotelprofitability

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After the world overcame the Covid virus ( at least we do not hear as many dying ) , America and much of countries that can afford to travel internationally, are staying in more hotels and doing leisure dining while traveling . Folks , we are setting new standards in hospitality and travel . See below

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Destinations International (DI) has released an industry report – ‘Addressing Workforce Diversification and Retention in the Travel Industry.’ The report claims that workforce diversification is a critical issue affecting travel, tourism and hospitality. #events #eventprofs #businessevents #cmw #destinationsinternational #diversification #inclusion Conference & Meetings World (CMW) Tim Smith Sophia Hyder Hock Don Welsh Gretchen Hall #businesstravel

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Thanks to Bloomberg's Lebawit Lily Girma for highlighting our American Hotel & Lodging Association Front Desk Feedback survey. The bottom line - the hotel industry needs more workers. That's why we're asking Congress to: ➡️ Eliminate the 66,000 cap on H-2B temporary worker visas ➡️ Extend the certification period for H-2B visa holders to three years ➡️ Speed up the process for asylum applicants to start working in the US

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🏖️ The challenge of overtourism prompts destinations worldwide to adopt new strategies for managing visitor numbers. Megan Epler Wood, Managing Director at Cornell University's Sustainable Tourism Asset Management Program discusses how the fear of missing out drives travelers to crowded destinations, exacerbating overtourism and emphasizes the importance of sustainable tourism practices in the recent Boston Globe article. To address overtourism, destinations adopt diverse measures such as charging entry fees, introducing timed booking systems, and urging off-season travel. They also focus on lesser-known attractions, capping cruise ship visits, tightening regulations on short-term rentals, advocating for responsible tourism pledges, and developing new attractions to alleviate pressure on popular sites and ensure sustainable tourism practices. Learn about the innovative approaches being taken to address this global issue here: https://lnkd.in/gZ5UaKVp  [The article is behind a $1 paywall] #SustainableTourism #TourismManagement #TouristFee 

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These two minutes are insightful and pure magic! “Don’t stop spending on your website as long as it remains cheaper and more profitable than your third parties” Why setting unlimited budgets on everybody but yourself? #bookdirect #hoteltechnology #hotels #hotelsandresorts #revenuemanagement #growthstrategist #directbookings

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Want to travel light and look sharp?🧳Learn how to pack efficiently without sacrificing your favorite statement pieces in BCD’s latest #HowTo guide. Read the full guide here: https://ow.ly/kLNO50S9tQq #bcdtravel

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How can hospitality professionals turn thoughtful gestures into unforgettable guest experiences? Dive into our latest episode with Kay Walten on The Hospitality Edge podcast to explore this transformative concept! Kay shares insights on the power of small, meaningful actions and the role of staff in enhancing guest interactions. Here are 3 takeaways: INCREASED GUEST LOYALTY: In an industry where competition is fierce, small personalized touches can lead to unforgettable experiences, encouraging repeat visits and enhancing guest loyalty. BOOSTED TEAM MORALE AND EFFECTIVENESS: Treating staff as valuable brand ambassadors elevates their engagement and effectiveness, which improves overall service quality and creates a positive work environment. CULTURAL ENRICHMENT THROUGH HOSPITALITY: Today's guests seek authentic and enriching experiences. Hospitality professionals have an opportunity to bridge cultural divides, offering guests a richer understanding and appreciation of diverse locales. These strategies highlight the potential for building strong, memorable connections in hospitality, enhancing both guest loyalty and community engagement. Smart Pineapple Listen to the full episode: 🎥 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3XtANSF 🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3Mxrs5Q 🍏 Apple Podcasts:https://apple.co/3XeNXRY 🔗 Other platforms: bit.ly/47j0fgg #HospitalityEdge #Podcast #GuestExperience #PropertyManagement #CommunityEngagement

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There has never been a better time to build a lifelong hotel career! AHLA's Front Desk Feedback survey of 456 hoteliers finds: 💰 86% of respondents have increased wages 🕖 52% have offered greater flexibility with hours  🏖️ 33% have expanded benefits Still, 76% of surveyed hoteliers report staffing shortages. AHLA is lobbying Congress and the administration for a variety solutions to grow the workforce. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eyzU9V-u

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My latest for Hotel Investment Today, I talked to Choice Hotels International's Indy Adenaw about using its acquisition of Radisson Hotels America to fuel an expanded push into the upscale category and beyond. #hotelinvestmenttoday #hotel #hospitalitynews #hotelnews #hospitalityindustry #hospitality  

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Per Skift "Leisure now accounts for 55% of Hyatt’s revenue, up from high 30s prepandemic. Leisure demand remains robust, especially in luxury segments, with Hyatt maintaining 2023 levels despite tough year-over-year comparisons" https://lnkd.in/gDcNhWVU Why is that? It's in part because of the incredible amount of time and effort Hyatt and specifically Tristan Dowell and his team including Molly Clayton, PMP have invested into Hyatt Privé, Hyatt's world class program hotel program for Luxury Travel Advisors. Hyatt Privé continues to lead the way with innovation, taking feedback from agency owners and advisors and never growing stagnant. This makes it easy for my team at Live Luxe Travel Co. to not only book Hyatt, but also for them to love the care-free and simplified process to book Hyatt Privé which in turn pushes them to encourage our clients to stay at more Hyatt Hotels and Resorts. That combined with the incredible talent Hyatt has deployed on their global team like Armel Reyes to the on property colleagues at high performing hotels and resorts like Lisa Taitano and her team at Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, truly drives the relationship, trust and confidence with Hyatt even further. So yes, Hyatt's leisure revenue is accounting for more of their business. And that is because luxury travel advisors trust Hyatt Privé, trust Hyatt Hotels and Resorts and our clients have come to know the confidence that they receive as a guest when booking their hotel or resort stay through Hyatt Privé. #LuxuryTravel #HyattPrive #LeisureTravel

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Our May 2024 State of the Florida Lodging Industry report highlights the unique and varied trajectories of the state’s top lodging markets over the past decade, with a focus on post-pandemic recovery, pandemic and crisis resilience, long-term stability, and market positioning for future growth. The report also analyzes hospitality investment data for the state to identify emerging trends and investor profiles. This report uncovers the following key trends: 1.    Florida hotels not only track with inflation, they beat inflation 2.    Florida hotels find a way to preserve revenue growth despite substantial supply deliveries 3.    Full-service hotels dominate the recent deliveries and forward pipeline in Florida’s top markets 4.    Smaller deals prevail, but higher sale prices per-key are accepted as the tradeoff 5.    Capital markets disruption chills liquidity, but harmony (and transaction volume) are poised to return To request a full version of the report, please reach out to Jesse Galen Pohl, Andrew D. or Zach Demuth. #JLLHotels #HotelsandHospitality #Research #Hotels #Hospitality 

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JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality Group’s May 2024 State of the Florida Lodging Industry report highlights emerging trends in the performance and investment activity of one of Florida’s most important commercial real estate asset classes. See what JLL’s Florida Hospitality Capital Markets team uncovered below:

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Introducing BCD’s new Principles of Payment library, a vault of educational materials to build understanding of payment and expense management so travel teams are in control – not the other way around. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Vjt150Ttb55 #BCDTravel #TravelManagement

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Group travel is a key component of an effective sales strategy for hoteliers, but responding to a request for proposal (RFP) can be time consuming, resource intensive, and sometimes fruitless. This doesn’t have to be the case. By taking stock of your strengths, you can identify which opportunities to pursue and create open channels of communication with planners to maximize bookings and win more market share. John Russell, Product Director, Sales & Event Management, Hospitality, Amadeus explains how to take the friction out of group RFPs in this article for Premier Hospitality Magazine: https://lnkd.in/gdwftRcT

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It's always interesting at this time of the year to read on the coming trends. Succession Management aside, my favorite here is: "Experiential travel demand fuels new opportunities: As over-tourism continues to be a challenge for popular destinations, there are new opportunities for hotels to promote less-traveled areas. Focusing on personalized, curated experiences will be key to enhancing the guest experience." This paves the way for innovation! Thanks Klaus Kohlmayr #hospitaliypredictions #profitoptimization #revenueoptimization #rms #revenuestreams #revenuemanagement #industryreport #guestexperience #personalizedexperienced #innovation

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