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The Airbnb Dilemma: Privacy, Pricing, and the Shift Back to Hotels
André Baljeu | August 13, 2024
This is a guest post, by André Baljeu the Founder of techtalk.travel the opinions shared in this post are those of the author. In a world where your weekend getaway could come with hidden cameras, choosing between Airbnb and traditional hotels is an important decision. In recent months, there have been news reports about Airbnb guests secretly recorded by the hosts of the properties they’ve rented. This blatant invasion of privacy is very concerning, and it’s important to consider the potential outrage if this had occurred within a well-established hotel brand. Yet the hospitality industry remains relatively silent on this issue.
Cloudbeds Welcomes AI and Machine Learning Pioneers To Revolutionize Hospitality Technology
Cloudbeds | August 13, 2024
San Diego, CA – Cloudbeds, the innovative leader in hospitality management technology, today announced the strategic hiring of AI visionaries Amit Popat, Head of Machine Learning, and Nikhil Shah, Head of Data Science. This move marks a significant investment in artificial intelligence by Cloudbeds, aimed at developing unparalleled applications for the hotel industry and ushering in a new era of what’s possible for hoteliers. Leveraging over a decade of rich, comprehensive data from Cloudbeds’ industry-leading hospitality platform, this step toward integrating intelligence and machine learning into the platform will empower hotelie
LBA Hospitality Celebrates Opening of TownePlace Suites by Marriott Brunswick
LBA Hospitality | August 13, 2024
Brunswick, Georgia – Premier hotel management company LBA Hospitality proudly celebrated the grand opening of its newest hotel, the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Brunswick, Georgia, on Tuesday, June 25th. Owned by BPR Properties, the hotel officially commenced operations with an open house event, marking the continued growth in Brunswick’s vibrant hospitality industry as well as the strong partnership between LBA and BPR. Located next to the Residence Inn Brunswick—an LBA and BPR establishment recently recognized with the Marriott Silver Circle award for Guest Service—this new TownePlace Suites enhances Brunswick’s extended
South Street Partners and TPG Acquire The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort on St. Simons Island From MMI Hospitality Group
South Street Partners | August 13, 2024
ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga., Aug. 13, 2024 -- South Street Partners ("South Street"), a leading private equity real estate investment firm headquartered in Charlotte and Charleston, and TPG Real Estate, the dedicated real estate platform of global alternative asset management firm TPG, announced today that they have formed a joint venture (the "JV") to acquire The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort ("The King and Prince" or "the resort"), the largest beachfront resort in coastal Georgia's Golden Isles. South Street and TPG Real Estate are acquiring the resort and golf club from MMI Hospitality Group ("MMI"), a Mississippi-based,
Top Three Reasons a Hotel-Specific CRM Outshines Generic Solutions
Cendyn | August 13, 2024
By Carlos Moncho Experience is everything in hotels today. And a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system designed for hospitality has the power to make hotels stand out from the crowd. Positive guest interactions are the starting point for long-term loyalty and stand-out experiences. Good experiences lead to great reviews, and a progressive cycle of bookings and enthusiasm for your brand. The right hospitality CRM serves as the nerve center of your hotel, enabling you to streamline operations, cultivate long-term guest relationships, and centrally manage guest interactions throughout the hotel, including at dining, spa and leisu
Aperture Hotels Names Patrick Short Chief Operating Officer
Aperture Hotels | August 13, 2024
ATLANTA, Aug. 13, 2024—Officials of Aperture Hotels, a leading hospitality management provider specializing in premium lifestyle, compact full-service, and select-service hotels, today announced that Patrick Short has been named chief operating operator. In his new role, Short will provide cross-disciplinary leadership and direct operational execution and commercial strategy for Aperture's expanding portfolio of 27 managed hotels. “With more than thirty years of hospitality operations experience, Patrick is the perfect fit for Aperture’s growing portfolio to continue improving operations performance metrics across the board," said Ch
SpringHill Suites Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront Names Samantha Pritchard Director of Sales
Key International | August 13, 2024
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug. 13, 2024—Key International, a globally recognized real estate investment and development company, and Shaner Hotels, an award winning, international hotel owner, operator and developer, today announced that Samantha Pritchard has been named director of sales of the new 156-suite SpringHill Suites by Marriott Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront. Pritchard joins Michael Weihs, who recently joined Shaner as general manager last fall. “Jacksonville Beach is booming, and the new SpringHill Suites Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront is well positioned to serve both the discerning business traveler and leisure guest,” We
King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort Promotes Revell Newton to General Manager
King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort | August 13, 2024
KAILUA-KONA, Hawai’i (August 13, 2024) — King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort announces today the appointment of Revell Newton as the new general manager of the 455-room property, set on 22 idyllic beachfront acres on the Island of Hawaiʻi. Formerly the director of sales and marketing at the property for the past year, Newton brings over 25 years of extensive industry experience and profound local knowledge to his new leadership role. “We are pleased to see Revell Newton’s journey continue at King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort,” said Vice President of Operations at Pacifica Hotels Scott Warner. “Revell has demonstrated exceptional