ONLINE TRAVEL GIANTS' MARKETING SPEND CONTINUES TO HEAD NORTH
The third quarter of 2021 saw major online travel players continue to increase advertizing and marketing spend.
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ONLINE TRAVEL GIANTS' MARKETING SPEND CONTINUES TO HEAD NORTH
The third quarter of 2021 saw major online travel players continue to increase advertizing and marketing spend.
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Asia's richest man is buying the Mandarin Oriental in New York for $98 million
Asia's biggest billionaire, Mukesh Ambani, has snapped up a controlling stake in the Mandarin Oriental in New York City for just over $98 million.
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The hotel buffet is back. But it’s not back everywhere, and it’s not quite the same as it was pre-2020.
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Marriott Gives a Peek Into Its New R&D Lab for Post-Pandemic Travel
Research and development labs aren’t just a thing for Big Pharma and Silicon Valley. The world’s largest hotel company has one mapping out its post-pandemic future.
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HVS Monday Musings: Collaborative Innovation
The term "collaborative innovation" is quite often associated with the fields of technology development or software development, where companies prioritize innovation to succeed and stay ahead of the competition, even encouraging collaboration with…
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Why it is critical to care about your employees’ financial wellness
As every hospitality leader tries to address declining employee satisfaction, one simple way to think about the problem is to spend two weeks in their shoes…
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How Airlines and Hospitality Companies Can Engage and Attract Talent for the Future
With airline and hospitality industries set for a strong recovery in 2022, the smartest companies are positioning themselves to attract a pool of global talent in an ever more competitive environment, embracing the opportunities and challenges that…
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7 restaurant technology trends to watch in 2022
The restaurant industry has traditionally been slow to adopt technology and innovative digital solutions. But in 2020 and 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic changed that and forced food and beverage outlets to look beyond the traditional…
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Distressed Hotels: Financial Restructurings and Bankruptcy
COVID-19 has been devastating for the hospitality industry. Hotel occupancy rates are still well below normal. While some lenders are still granting relief to borrowers, lenders increasingly have been foreclosing on properties…
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Shangri-La opens Beijing property within former power plant
Shangri-La Group has opened its sixth property in China’s capital, housed within a former power plant in the city’s Shougang Park.
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As the hotel industry looks to 2022, it can take comfort in 2021's robust leisure travel rebound.
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Five Things Hoteliers Should Know About Securing Equipment
To keep their guests, employees, and properties secure, hoteliers today must consider both physical and digital environments…
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Disney appoints woman as chair for first time in 98-year history
Walt Disney has elected a woman to chair its board for the first time in the entertainment giant's 98-year history.
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Regional airlines intend to buy vertical electric aircraft
The two largest U.S…
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3 Biggest Global Hotel Markets Not Seeing Big Omicron Impact Yet
The latest data since the Omicron variant emerged isn’t showing any massive swings in global hotel performance, but that doesn’t mean all regions are selling out rooms.
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When You’ve Got It All in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is truly the capital of the North American hospitality industry, followed next by perhaps New York City and Orlando (or all Southern Florida)…
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Covid: Travel misery for tens of thousands as flights are cancelled
Tens of thousands of airline passengers have been hit by the grounding of thousands of flights as a surge in Covid cases causes staff shortages.
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10 Ways Hotels Are Celebrating the Holidays
As the holiday season draws near, hotels are coming out with special programming, packages, and amenities to help their guests get in the holiday spirit and prepare for the New Year. From ice skating to horse-drawn sleigh rides, here are 10 ways…
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