Sales &amp; Marketing

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January 28, 2023

A Third of Americans Plans to Cut Back on Travel Spending This Year: New Skift Research U.S. Travel Tracker

Travel is picking up in the U.S. In December, 55 percent of Americans traveled, 10 percentage points higher than the same time last year. However, the number of respondents who travelled decreased by 2 percentage points in December compared to September indicative of typical seasonality in travel with the winter season commencing.

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External Article

January 28, 2023

Remote Work, Growing Retiree Population Drive Hotel Demand

Three trends give U.S. hoteliers confidence that demand for hotel rooms will continue to grow this year: remote work, rising wages and a larger population of retirees.

HotelNewsNow

January 25, 2023

Lodging Interactive Announces 2022 Hotel Christmas Tree Competition Winner

It was a close race, as hotels around the world battled it out for Lodging Interactive’s first annual Instagram Hotel Christmas Tree Competition that aimed to support local hotel charities. The stakes were high, and the competition was fierce, but in the end, only one could come out on top – the JW Marriott Houston Downtown Hotel.

Lodging Interactive

January 20, 2023

Aspen Skiing Company’s Hospitality Division Rebrands to Aspen Hospitality

Three years ago, Aspen Skiing Company, a leading operator of ski resorts in North America, introduced its hospitality division, The Little Nell Hotel Group. Today, the group has been rebranded as Aspen Hospitality to reflect the scale and breadth of this growing division.

Aspen Hospitality

January 12, 2023

The Essex Resort and Spa Partners with Travel Outlook, The Premier Hotel Call Center, To Offer Its Guests Genuine Hospitality and A Friendly, Helpful Voice

Travel Outlook, The Premier Hotel Call Center™, is pleased to announce that The Essex Resort and Spa in Essex, Vermont has joined the group of exceptional hotels enjoying the premium Travel Outlook voice services.

Essex Junction, Vermont, United States

January 12, 2023

HSMAI Intercollegiate Global Conference Adds Industry Icons to Agenda

Register today for the HSMAI Foundation 2023 Intercollegiate Global Conference: Future Forward. The virtual event February 6-10, 2023, produced by the HSMAI Greater New York Chapter, is a unique opportunity for hospitality students & faculty to gain valuable insights and connect with top industry professionals.

HSMAI (USA)

Ernest - Lighthouse's AI for hoteliers

Ad AI Hospitality

"Just tell me why my weekend pickup dropped." With Ernest, now you can ask your commercial data anything, and act on the answer.

Lighthouse

January 3, 2023

Nameless No More: “Famous Yet Nameless” Campaign Aims To Make Historic Sonesta International A Star Boldly Driving Awareness Across New Travelers

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today dropped its first and travel industry disrupting new campaign: “Famous Yet Nameless.” The integrated campaign, which will roll out in four phases, marks Sonesta’s first significant effort to continue building name recognition as the brand has quickly become the eighth largest hotel company. Consumers can directly enjoy the company’s commitment through reinvigorated brand like The James, A Sonesta Lifestyle, and new ones that allow travelers to truly value what matters in their travel: Sonesta Essential.

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Opinion Article

December 19, 2022

Amadeus Data Alert: The US Sees Continued Travel Demand Through Holiday Season, Ending 2022 on a High Note

Amadeus, a global leader in travel technology, with its unique ability to track forward-looking occupancy in major markets around the world, is seeing a positive trend in U.S. hotel bookings for the 2022 holiday season. Amadeus’ Demand360® business intelligence data shows that as of December 8, 2022, U.S. occupancy for the last two weeks of the year (Dec 18-31) is currently at 27%, pacing 1% behind the same time in 2019 and for the week of December 25, 2022, six of this year’s top 10 markets exceed 2019 occupancy.

By Katie Moro, Vice President, Data Partnerships, Hospitality, Amadeus Hospitality

Opinion Article

December 14, 2022

Flash Report: The Most Read of 2022

As another year comes to a close, we hope Tambourine’s Flash Reports sparked a new way of thinking or brought a new marketing concept to light. Here are the five most read Flash Report articles of 2022.

By Thomas McDermott, CMO, Tambourine

Opinion Article

December 13, 2022

The Perfect Storm of Challenges for Hotel Sales

Group business is coming back strong, partly due to virtual events’ inability to capture the magic of IRL experiences. Studies show that group-lodging demand has rebounded this year, and group business in 2023 is expected to outperform 2019. According to HotelAVE, demand should bounce back to pre-pandemic levels next year, and a 5 percent increase in group rate will push the performance past the 2019 mark.

By Daniel Melnyk, Founder and CEO, Parclane

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

December 8, 2022

AHLA Announces 17 State Hotel Conferences for 2023

The American Hotel & Lodging Association announced today the dates, cities, and registration information for its 2023 On The Road State Hotel Conferences.

AH&LA

December 7, 2022

Strategies for Optimizing Revenue, Maximizing Profitability are Focus of HSMAI Americas 2023 Events

As the travel industry recovery continues to accelerate, hospitality professionals are seeking ideas and insights to guide them in developing and driving commercial strategies to maximize profitability. The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Americas is primed to address this need with a full slate of educational opportunities for 2023 designed to foster continued growth through best practice sharing in today’s commercial disciplines of sales, marketing, revenue optimization, and distribution.

HSMAI (USA)

World Panel Digital Marketing in Hospitality

A hotel pass for unlimited stays?

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December 7, 2022

Can a hotel pass with UNLIMITED STAYS exist in hospitality?

Frontier Airlines, a budget airline based out of Denver, Colorado, announced an "all you can fly" promotion that offers pass holders unlimited domestic flights, including to Puerto Rico.

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A hotel pass for unlimited stays?

By Max Starkov

Expert Views (11)

December 7, 2022

Larry Mogelonsky, Partner, Hotel Mogel Consulting Limited

The concept of a pass with 'unlimited stays' makes no sense for an individual property. However, for a large chain with multiple locations, a modified version might be viable. Before dismissing the idea out of hand, consider a pass with the limitation of no more than one, two-night's stay at any property per quarter.

Erik Muñoz, Business Development Director EMEA, TrustYou

Airlines are in a better position to offer this type of promotion as they can recoup incremental revenue via additional fees for luggage, seat allocation and more. Hotels are not likely to be able to charge incremental fees for these types of services, at least not yet.

Charlie Osmond, Co-Founder & Chief Tease, Triptease

Unlimited stays? sounds like a great alternative to paying rent! And I guess that's the challenge... the headline offer is great (for PR and buzz) but the restrictions will need to be locked down.What I love about the unlimited-stay idea is it would require a hotel to ramp up revenue from ancillaries and attributes.

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December 5, 2022

Lodging Interactive Sponsors Hotel Christmas Tree Instagram Contest to Support Local Hotel Charities

This holiday season, the team at Lodging Interactive and CoMMingle have come up with the perfect way to spread some cheer – an exciting contest where your hotel can win $1,500 for its local charities!

Lodging Interactive

December 2, 2022

The Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles Reveals Its Centennial Celebration Vision for 2023

Yesterday, The Millennium Biltmore Hotel Los Angeles announced its plan to celebrate the hotel's 100-year anniversary in 2023. Before a crowd of dignitaries, historians and city officials, hotel representatives revealed the Biltmore's centennial celebration logo, a series anniversary events, along with planned updates that will ensure the Biltmore's grandeur will continue well into the future. A special Certificate of Recognition was presented by L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger's office.

Millennium

Los Angeles, California, United States

December 1, 2022

The Next Chapter of the Ritz-Carlton Resorts of Naples’ Storied History Begins: Introducing The Ritz-carlton Naples, Tiburón

The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples has been the forefront of luxury travel on Florida's Paradise Coast for two decades, and over that time has uniquely become a standout destination for luxury travelers. With a fresh name that encompasses a broader resort experience, The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón is committed to its future with resort enhancements to be unveiled over the next few years including a new restaurant concept and guestroom renovation.

Marriott

Naples, Florida, United States

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December 1, 2022

Is The Future Of Travel Really The Three-Star Hotel?

Like Hollywood, travel is a glamor industry. Pictures of people on sunny beaches, partying on Las Vegas pool decks, clinking glasses aboard cruise ships or splashing in crystal-clear waters from Bali to Bermuda are designed to do only thing: sell travel and experiences.

Forbes

November 30, 2022

Tambourine Website Designs Win Nine Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

Tambourine, the Fort Lauderdale-headquartered digital marketing technology company serving hotels, resorts, and tourism destinations worldwide, is celebrating nine Travel Weekly Magellan Award wins with its clients.

Tambourine