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Master Content Marketing and Promotion Ideas for Hotels

Hotelogix

In today’s competitive travel industry, hotels need to do more than just offer a clean room and friendly service—they need to grab potential guests’ attention. One of the most effective ways to do this is through content marketing. By sharing valuable and engaging information, hotels can build relationships with guests, increase brand visibility, and ultimately boost bookings.

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The Priority for Hotels in 2025 is Total Profitability

Larry Mogelonsky

Like every other calendar year before it, entering 2025 presents a series of challenges and opportunities for every hotel organization. Labor issues persist, the need for integrated technology continues to become pivotal for operations and guest demands are evolving for every amenity or brand feature. Our thesis is that 2025 will finally realize a full recovery from the pandemic where travel volume, RevPAR and other aggregate statistics will meet or surpass 2019 levels across all key segments.

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Cendyn: Phoenix Ranks as Top Market Selected by Meeting Planners

Lodging Magazine Operations

AUSTIN, Texas—Cendyn’s Sales Intelligence platform, previously known as Knowland, announced that Phoenix, Arizona, ranked first in the top 25 markets with year-over-year (YOY) growth at 19.7 percent. Las Vegas, Nevada, followed closely with growth at 17.7 percent, placing it in the top five markets for the tenth consecutive month. South Michigan and the Florida Panhandle led in secondary markets, while Kauai, Hawaii, experienced significant YOY growth at 72 percent.

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Loyalty Programs: Benefits, Liability and Costs

Revenue Hub

Strong loyalty programs help hotel brands lower customer acquisition costs, increase direct-to-consumer access, and offset occupancy shortfalls during shoulder periods and weaker economic conditions. NB: This is an article from CBRE Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date After analyzing publicly available data from five large hotel companies, we found that while growth in several key metrics slowed in 2023, loyalty members’ overall contribution to occupancy increased, thoug

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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Turning Tables with Video Testimonials: A New Recipe for Restaurant Marketing

Modern Restaurant Management

Customers are spoiled for choice with restaurants. Incorporating video testimonials into your restaurant marketing strategy can showcase authentic experiences that build trust and engage prospective customers, turning them into loyal regulars. Few businesses rely on reviews and word-of-mouth recommendations as much as restaurants. But with third-party review sites, your restaurant can get lost in the shuffle.

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As the ‘Great British Baking Show’ Eyes an All-Stars Season, We Hope These 11 Contestants Return

EATER

Jesse Sparks The home bakers work hard, but the ‘GBBO’ casting department will have to work even harder to sort through the show’s fan favorites Late last week in an interview with Vulture , Great British Baking Show creative director and executive producer Kieran Smith strongly suggested that, at long last, viewers could soon see an All-Stars season of the cult-followed competition show.

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How to Boost Revenue and Profit for Luxury Boutique Hotels

Revenue Hub

Luxury boutique hotels are experiencing a remarkable renaissance. With travellers willing to spend 57% more for personalised and unique experiences than they did five years ago (Travel Insights, 2025), the opportunities for boutique hoteliers are endless. NB: This is an article from ARO Digital Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date But how can luxury boutique hotels leverage this demand to stand out and drive revenue?

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Oberoi Hotels & Resorts to debut in London’s iconic Mayfair in 2027

Hospitality Net

Grosvenor and EIH London Investments Ltd have today announced that South Molton, in London’s prestigious Mayfair, will be home to the Indian luxury hospitality group’s first Oberoi Hotel in the UK.

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Ad Frequency: Why It Matters and How You Can Control It

Revenue Hub

It feels like the most common advertising trope always follows the same structure: “Your customer needs to see your ads [4/5/6/7/146] times in order to [remember you/make a purchase/some other desired action] ”. NB: This is an article from GCommerce Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date This statement might make sense logically, but what does it actually mean and how do we control it?

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Hotel Performance Insights: Benchmarking and Trends from the Mews Data Snap 2024

Hospitality Net

Data isn’t meaningful unless you do something with it. Let’s say your average RevPAR for June is $150. Alone, that doesn’t mean very much. But what if you compare that number to the average RevPAR, globally and within your region? If you measure whether you’re improving year-on-year, month-on-month? If you look beyond RevPAR to accompanying key metrics?

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LE: APEC construction pipeline reaches new highs in Q3

Hotel Business

The hotel development pipeline across the Asia-Pacific, excluding China, region (APEC) continued its notable growth trajectory through the third quarter of 2024, according to the latest Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE). At the close of Q3, the total APEC hotel construction pipeline reached new record highs of 2,072 projects and 410,863 rooms, representing year-over-year (YOY) increases of 7% and 3% respectively.

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IHCL Partners for Growth of The Claridges Brand and Management of the Landmark Hotel ‘The Claridges, New Delhi’

Hospitality Net

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announces its partnership to expand the iconic Claridges brand with the signing of a management contract for the landmark hotel ’The Claridges, New Delhi’, commencing April 2025.

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Really Tall Austin Building Gets Restaurant From Infamous Tech Oligarch’s Brother

EATER

Kimbal Musk’s newest location of the Kitchen is opening imminently at Sixth and Guadalupe.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Pakistan’s First Exclusive Beach Resort Ready to Make Waves

Hospitality Net

Khoj Resorts is proud to announce the upcoming launch of Khoj Resort Allana, a premier luxury destination nestled along the serene coast of the Arabian Sea. Poised to redefine the standards of hospitality in Pakistan, Khoj Resort Allana offers an unparalleled experience that blends world-class amenities with the natural beauty of the country’s pristine beachside location.

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The Best (Wildly Early) Black Friday Kitchen and Cookware Deals

EATER

New steak knives? Check. An air fryer that could serve a small herd of children? Done. My neighbor’s Home Depot skeleton is still on the lawn, and the early Black Friday sales are already rolling out. None of this is surprising, of course, given how much annual sales seem to transcend space and time these days. The Devil works hard, but Amazon Prime Day and its many reincarnations work harder.

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Empowering Journeys: Accor’s Reveal Talent Program Transforms Aspiring Leaders

Hospitality Net

At Accor, we empower team members to take on leadership roles and advance their careers through our Reveal Talent program. By investing in mentorship and training, we are building a diverse, dynamic workforce prepared to shape the future of hospitality.

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Profile: AA Hotel Services MD Simon Numphud

Hotel Owner

Reflecting on his early days, Numphud describes how hospitality initially found him. “I left school and I didn’t really know what to do,” he recalls. His path began unexpectedly, with a push from his sister, who worked as a head receptionist, encouraging him to attend catering college in Bournemouth. This decision would lead to a six-month placement in France at just seventeen—a transformative experience.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Cendyn: Phoenix leads in meetings growth for first time in ’24

Hotel Business

Phoenix ranked first in the top 25 markets with year-over-year (YOY) growth at 19.7% in October, according to Cendyn. It was the first time this year that the market accomplished this feat with a mix of national association, technology, healthcare and financial/banking, as well as The Lodging Conference. Las Vegas followed closely with growth at 17.7%, placing it in the top five markets for the 10th consecutive month.

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Starboard’s Kerian Barnes on her career, from kitchen to corporate

Hotel Owner

Kerian Barnes, the Commercial and Operations Director at Starboard Hotels, has navigated a remarkable path in the hospitality industry, starting from her teenage years as a hotel kitchen hand to overseeing one of the UK’s thriving hotel management companies. Reflecting on her early days, she explains, “I was quite young when I joined the industry… I got my first job in hospitality, working in a hotel and restaurant, and I was about 13-and-a-half at that point.

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Profitability Pressures: Lower F&B Margins Emphasize the Need for Creativity

Lodging Magazine F&B

Year to date, U.S. hotel performance has come in a bit weaker than projected with demand almost flat (+.1 percent) and RevPAR growth at +1.1 percent. With modest supply growth pushing occupancy comparisons to negative territory (–.5 percent), there has been less opportunity to drive total revenues as total revenue per available room (TRevPAR) is down.3 percent.

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Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley Completes Room Refresh

Guides: Lodging Magazine

AVON, Colorado—The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley shared that it has completed a room refresh. The hotel has revamped each guestroom with modern furniture along with artwork, lighting, flooring, bathroom vanities, mirrors, and more. The property is home to 230 guest residences ranging from Studio Suites to three-bedroom condos, all with a kitchen, five-piece bathroom, and gas fireplace.

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Optimize Restaurant Operations With the Right Payroll & HCM Services

Running a restaurant involves juggling numerous tasks, but payroll and HR shouldn’t add to the stress. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," is tailored for the restaurant industry to help you choose the best provider. Efficient payroll services ensure timely, accurate payments, crucial for maintaining staff morale. Compliance support helps navigate labor laws and avoid costly fines.

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Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Medical District UIC opens

Hotel Business

The Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Medical District UIC has debuted within the Illinois Medical District (IMD) on Chicago’s west side. Developed and owned by East Lake Management and managed by Maverick Hotels & Restaurants , the property features 135 guestrooms and 46 studio suites. The property is the first and only hotel in the IMD to offer guests an on-site indoor swimming pool and features amenities including WiFi, complimentary hot breakfast daily, pet-friendly accommodations and mor

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CoStar: U.S. Hotel Industry Shows Positive Comparisons for Third Consecutive Week

Finance & Development : Lodging Magazine

WASHINGTON—The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through Nov. 2, 2024. U.S. Hotel PerformanceOctober 27-November 2, 2024 Percentage change from comparable week in 2023:Occupancy: 60.8 percent (up 1.9 percent)ADR: $154.99 (up 1.2 percent)RevPAR: $94.22 (up 3.1 percent) Among the Top 25 Markets, Tampa saw the largest occupancy lift (up 34.7 percent to 80.5 percent), due to continued displacement demand from Hurricane Milton.

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U.S. hotel results for week ending Nov. 2

Hotel Business

The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through Nov. 2. Oct. 27 through Nov. 2 (percentage change from comparable week in 2023): Occupancy: 60.8% (+1.9%) ADR: $154.99 (+1.2%) RevPAR: $94.22 (+3.1%) Among the top 25 markets, Tampa saw the largest occupancy lift (+34.7% to 80.5%), due to continued displacement demand from Hurricane Milton.

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Accor Announces the Signing of Novotel Tirupati and ibis Styles Tirupati

Hospitality Net

350-Room Cluster Property Set To Open in 2028.

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How to Navigate Revenue and Expense Management: Competitive Insights for Financial Success

Speaker: Hilary Akhaabi, PhD - Founder, Chief Financial & Operations Officer at Go Africa Global

In the fast-paced world of corporate finance, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for sustainable growth and profitability. This exclusive webinar with leading expert Hilary Akhaabi, PhD, will teach you practical ways to navigate complex financial landscapes and enhance your company's revenue management capabilities. Whether you're aiming to refine your financial strategies or seeking innovative solutions to drive performance, this new session is for you!