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IHIF NYU as the Beacon of Hope for Hotels with Three Key Takeaways

Larry Mogelonsky

The pall in the air surrounding the near-term future of the hotel industry for the first half of 2025 has unsurprisingly centered around the disruption caused by one word: tariffs. It’s led to erratic travel behavior making forecasts less predictable, the reshuffling of international flight routes (mostly into and out of the United States) and lots of investment dollars in a wait-and-see pattern that we so often call ‘dry powder’.

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Why hospitality leaders can’t ignore mental health any longer

Hospitality Magazine

If the kitchen is on fire, you put it out. So why are we ignoring the psychological distress, burnout and harm happening behind the scenes at our venues? Matt Moran , legendary chef, reflects on the emotional grind: “Hospitality has its highs, lows, good, bad, ugly, and glorious but it’s that dynamic that all chefs are drawn to.” Hospitality is built on people, connection, and community – young people, passionate about their craft, person centric and customer focused.

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Amanda Cottome appointed Director of Operations – Pacific at La Vie Hotels and Resorts

eHotelier

For Hotels For Professionals For Education Solutions Courses Certifications Immersive Learning Baseline Integrations Ritrovo Integration Maestro Integration Pricing Hotels and Education Individuals Resources News and Insights Tech.Ex Suppliers Research Podcast Careers Events All Insights Podcasts eLearning Tech.Ex Global News Suppliers Properties People Events Education Subscribe Log In People Amanda Cottome appointed Director of Operations – Pacific at La Vie Hotels and Resorts Posted on

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Redwood National and State Parks Guide: The Best Tree-Lined Hikes, Camping, and Cycling Routes

CN Traveler

Consider this your complete handbook to taking in the world's tallest trees across this four-park destination.

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From One Location to Many — Grow Smarter with Mitratech

Hospitality and food & beverage businesses—especially those managing multiple locations—are under pressure to grow quickly while staying compliant with evolving labor laws and industry regulations. High turnover, time-consuming onboarding, and regulatory risk can strain even the most efficient operations. That’s where this free solutions guide can help.

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Cruise Guest Complains to Carnival Over Sunburn – Who’s to Blame?

Cruise Hive

Every cruise traveler daydreams about their upcoming sailing, hoping for an amazing vacation with beautiful weather, delicious food, outstanding entertainment, spectacular service, and more. Unfortunately, even a seemingly perfect cruise can have bad experiences, but that doesn’t mean the cruise line is at fault. One recent Carnival cruiser disagrees and believes the cruise line should have a greater responsibility for guest safety – for something absolutely outside of Carnival Cruis

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How venues are celebrating World Chocolate Day

Hospitality Magazine

World Chocolate Day is on Monday 7 July, and it’s the perfect occasion for the country’s pastry chefs and baristas to flex their skills in the decadent landscape of sweet treats. Patisseries, restaurants, and cafes across the country are serving up extravagant desserts and drinks with chocolate at their heart – and we’ve rounded up some of the best among them.

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TPG Completes Acquisition of Sabre’s Hospitality Solutions Business Unit

Lodging Magazine

SAN FRANCISCO & FORT WORTH, Texas—Hospitality Solutions announced the completion of its previously announced acquisition by TPG. The completion of the transaction marks the next chapter for Hospitality Solutions as a standalone company. Hospitality Solutions also announced that it has appointed Teresa Mackintosh as chief executive officer. Mackintosh has previously scaled multiple SaaS companies. “The hospitality industry is embarking on a long-overdue digital transformation, driven by

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Embassy Reports Passengers Visiting Honduras Do Not Need Vaccines

Cruise Hive

Cruisers sailing the Western Caribbean to popular destinations like Roatan, Honduras, can relax. A new vaccination rule in Honduras that sparked confusion last month has been clarified. According to a July 4, 2025 update from the US Embassy in Honduras , the country’s new measles and rubella vaccination requirement does not apply to foreign visitors, including cruise ship guests arriving at ports like Roatan.

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The Best Places to Eat, Drink, and Shop in Manila, According to Chef Jordy Navarra

CN Traveler

Skip to main content Newsletter Sign In Search Search Newsletter Inspiration Destinations Places to Stay News & Advice Curated Escapes Shopping Cruise Women Who Travel Video Asia Chevron Philippines Chevron Manila Chevron Inspiration The Best Places to Eat, Drink and Shop in Manila, According to Chef Jordy Navarra Bookmark these for modern Pinoy food, experimental cocktails, and artisanal crafts.

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Four Aussie Choice Hotels named among world’s best by Tripadvisor

eHotelier

Choice Hotels Asia-Pac is celebrating global recognition, with 14 properties across Australia, New Zealand and India named in the prestigious Tripadvisor

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From Curiosity to Competitive Edge: How Mid-Market CEOs Are Using AI to Scale Smarter

Speaker: Lee Andrews, Founder at LJA New Media & Tony Karrer, Founder and CTO at Aggregage

This session will walk you through how one CEO used generative AI, workflow automation, and sales personalization to transform an entire security company—then built the Zero to Strategy framework that other mid-market leaders are now using to unlock 3.5x ROI. As a business executive, you’ll learn how to assess AI opportunities in your business, drive adoption across teams, and overcome internal resource constraints—without hiring a single data scientist.

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Barham Bridge Motor Inn: A Fresh New Look Backed by Smarter Booking Tech

STAAH

Newly refurbished New South Wales property simplified OTA management and grew direct bookings using STAAH’s powerful platform. Set in the heart of Barham, New South Wales, Barham Bridge Motor Inn is a welcoming, 23-room motel that recently underwent a full refurbishment and emerged as a modern 4-star property. With King, Twin, Family, and even Pet-Friendly rooms, it’s built to suit every kind of traveller — from road trippers and business guests to families and weekenders.

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Royal Caribbean Ship Turns Around Back to Homeport With a Problem

Cruise Hive

Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas has returned to Vancouver just two hours after setting sail, with as-yet-undisclosed technical issues having a significant impact on her current sailing. The ship was to have departed Vancouver on Sunday, July 6, 2025 for a 7-night Inside Passage sailing in Alaska. While Serenade of the Seas did in fact leave (albeit a bit later than originally scheduled) she turned back after just two hours and as of Monday afternoon, remains in Vancouver.

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Hawkins Way Capital Acquires Former IHG Hotel to Expand NYC Portfolio

Lodging Magazine

NEW YORK—Hawkins Way Capital announced its acquisition of the former 492-key Holiday Inn by IHG, located in Manhattan’s Financial District. The property will be managed by FCL Management. “This acquisition reflects Hawkins Way’s focus on investing in out-of-favor assets feeling post-COVID-19 effects with strong potential,” said Joshua Bird, partner at Hawkins Way Capital. “Located in the heart of Manhattan’s Financial District, the property offers substantial

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Minor Hotels Europe & Americas chooses Nonius for seamless network transformation

eHotelier

Nonius successfully completed a large-scale network transformation for Minor Hotels Europe & Americas in Portugal, Benelux, UK & Ireland, winning an RFP

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Welcome to the Future of Hospitality: Smart Rooms Start Here

Speaker: Jady West, VP of Hospitality & Chris Bennett, Head of Sales & Engineering

The modern hotel room is no longer just a place to stay—it’s an experience to remember. Today’s guests expect seamless 5G connectivity, personalized comfort, and high-tech convenience. From AI-powered smart room controls to in-room entertainment and app-based services, technology is redefining hospitality from the inside out. In this new session featuring industry pros Jady West and Chris Bennett, we’ll explore how high-speed, high-bandwidth connectivity powers the innovations that are enabling

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Davidson names Jason Reader COO

Hotel Business

Davidson Hospitality Group has appointed Jason Reader as COO, where he is responsible for driving operational performance and profitability for the management company’s portfolio. Functional oversight includes all Davidson operating verticals; Davidson Hotels, Davidson Restaurant Group, Pivot and Davidson Resorts, as well as select platform services departments such as strategic operations and marketing. “I’ve never been more confident in the strength of our leadership and the

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Norwegian Cruise Line Clarifies Redeployments for Two Ships

Cruise Hive

Speculation has run high about the plans for Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Prima following the mass cancellation of more than 40 sailings aboard the two ships. Now, Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed the new sailings and homeports for both vessels, with options that will be very exciting for cruisers. New Homeport for Norwegian Breakaway A total of 21 sailings for Norwegian Breakaway were cancelled.

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Former Shangri-La Vancouver Joins Hyatt Portfolio

Lodging Magazine

CHICAGO, Illinois—Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced plans for a luxury Park Hyatt hotel in downtown Vancouver, slated to open in 2026. The hotel, formerly Shangri-La Vancouver, is now operating as Hyatt Vancouver Downtown Alberni until a multi-million-dollar redesign enhances the hotel’s guestrooms, residential-style lobby, public spaces, and spa, and the hotel joins the Park Hyatt brand. “Reimagining this iconic luxury hotel will enable Hyatt to thoughtfully expand our luxury portfolio i

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Oceaneer Hotel opens in Carolina Beach, North Carolina

eHotelier

Newly renovated with sustainability in mind, the Oceaneer Hotel opens its doors to guests at 1621 Lake Park Blvd S, just steps from the sun-kissed waves of Carolina Beach, NC.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Multi-Channel Abandoned Cart Recovery Playbook

Revenue Hub

Many hotels rely solely on cart abandonment emails to try and win guests back. Those efforts certainly matter, because guests who open recovery emails convert at far higher rates than the general list, but the ceiling is low. NB: This is an article from Revinate Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date In fact, email-only strategies typically recover just 15-18% of abandoned bookings.

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Cunard Sees 55% Jump in Bookings After 2027 Itinerary Launch

Cruise Hive

We just crossed the halfway point for 2025 and already Cunard’s 2027 launch is off to a fast start. The cruise line reported a 55 percent increase in nights booked during the first week of its 2027 program release compared to the same period last year. And much of that momentum comes from both the UK and North American markets, where bookings rose nearly 50 percent and more than 100 percent, respectively.

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AHLA Statement on Congressional Passage of ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’

Lodging Magazine

WASHINGTON—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) issued the following statement from President and Chief Executive Officer Rosanna Maietta on the inclusion of key tax provisions in the U.S. House and Senate-passed Budget Reconciliation package that are critical to the hospitality industry. “We applaud Speaker Johnson, Chairman Jason Smith, and members of Congress for providing small business hotel owners across America the certainty they need to invest more and create more jo

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How to measure pre-arrival communication success: KPIs that matter

eHotelier

When it comes to guest satisfaction, the pre-arrival stage sets the tone.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Hotel Performance Marketing to Drive Direct Bookings

Revenue Hub

Performance marketing – especially when powered by real-time travel intent data – allows hotels to reach the right traveler at the right time across multiple digital touchpoints. NB: This is an article from Adara Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date From display to video to social, today’s digital media landscape offers scalable, targeted pathways to boost direct bookings.

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Technical Trouble Forces Serenade of the Seas to Cancel Port

Cruise Hive

Sailing through the glacier-studded waters of Alaska is a bucket-list experience for many cruisers, and visiting different ports of call to learn about native cultures and enjoy the fabulous scenery, wildlife, and frontier lifestyle makes for an amazing cruise vacation. Guests aboard Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas June 29, 2025 sailing, however, are getting a bit more cruising and one less port visit due to a technical issue that has meant the ship is skipping Icy Strait Point.

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10 ways to deliver epic customer service

Fast Casual

In a world where so much is automated and impersonal, exceptional service is a brand's most human and most powerful differentiator. It's not about being flawless. It's about being intentional. Thoughtful. Real.

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Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara debuts renovated villas

eHotelier

A USD 22-million transformation project has reimagined Four Seasons Residence Club Aviara, bringing fresh California coastal style to the interior design.

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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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Beyond Attribute Based Selling to Unlock New Revenue

Revenue Hub

Attribute-Based Selling (ABS) is a step forward in hotel merchandising, but focusing solely on room features limits its true potential. NB: This is an article from Sabre Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date In a world where guests crave choice and customization, there’s a growing opportunity for hotels to extend personalization across the entire journey and not just at check-in.

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Massive AquaDome Lifted Onto Legend of the Seas at Meyer Turku

Cruise Hive

Everyone’s talking about how the second Icon-class cruise ship, Star of the Seas, is about to enter service at the end of August. But the third Icon-class ship, Legend of the Seas , is well on her way to beginning her own career at sea and has just met a major construction milestone at the Meyer Turku Shipyard in Finland. When the flagship Icon of the Seas debuted in 2024, she entered service with a first-of-its-kind AquaDome, which is a gigantic and revolutionary glass dome that is located at t

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Hospitality Vibes: Maggie Chen’s Manifesto for a Human-Centered Future in Hospitality

Hospitality Net

I must admit, I feel a little bad that I am only now featuring this book on Hospitality Net. Maggie Chen is a friend I have known for many years at EHL Hospitality Business School, and her latest work deserves much more attention. Hospitality Vibes is not just another industry book. It is a heartfelt and deeply researched exploration of what makes our sector truly unique.

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James D’Agostino appointed Complex General Manager at Gale Miami Hotel & Residences

eHotelier

Gale Miami Hotel & Residences is proud to announce the appointment of James D'Agostino as its new Complex General Manager.

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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.