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Tropicana Las Vegas Says Final Farewell With Historic Implosion, Making Way for A’s Ballpark and Bally’s Entertainment Resort
Bally's Corporation | October 9, 2024
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 9, 2024-- In a dazzling finale that lit up the Las Vegas skyline, the legendary Tropicana Las Vegas bid farewell with a breathtaking display of fireworks and a 555-drone show, culminating in a 22-second implosion at 2:30 a.m. PT. The demolition marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter for Las Vegas, paving the way for the A's state-of-the-art ballpark and a world-class entertainment resort in partnership with Bally's Corporation, a cornerstone of Vegas hospitality and gaming. "Bally's is honored to have been part of this historic moment, bidding farewell to the iconic Tropicana," said Soo Kim, ch
Statistics, Sustainability and Governance: UN Tourism Hosts Week of Meetings to Celebrate Milestones and Strategize on Way Forward
UN Tourism | October 9, 2024
With the global tourism sector shifting towards greater sustainability, the meetings at the Organization’s Madrid headquarters advanced work around effective governance and harmonized measurement and monitoring. Statistics for Sustainability The Expert Group on Measuring the Sustainability of Tourism (MST) met for the fifth time, moving on from the technical development of the landmark UN-endorsed Statistical Framework to its global implementation. Endorsed by the 55th session of the UN Statistical Commission, this framework is the first sectoral example of statistics going beyond GDP, demonstrating the integration of data across eco
WTTC 24th Global Summit 2024 Officially Opens in Perth, Australia
The World Travel & Tourism Council | October 9, 2024
Perth, Australia: The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has officially opened its 24th Global Summit in the heart of Western Australia’s vibrant capital, Perth (Boorloo). Gathering industry leaders, government officials, and distinguished guests from across the globe, the summit aims to set the strategic direction for the future of the Travel & Tourism sector. In her keynote address, WTTC President & CEO, Julia Simpson, underscored the significance of holding the summit in Perth, a city renowned for its historical connection to the world of exploration, its deep ties to Indigenous heritage, and its modern role as a globa
Oceania’s Travel & Tourism Sector Could Boost Region’s Economy by US$112BN Over the Next Decade
World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) | October 9, 2024
Perth, Australia: A new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals that Oceania’s Travel & Tourism sector could inject an additional US$112BN to the region’s economy by 2034, bringing the total contribution to a record-breaking US$ 336BN. According to the report, in collaboration with VFS Global and launched today at WTTC’s 24th Global Summit in Perth (Boorloo), Western Australia, this boost could also support an extra 1.1 million jobs, raising the total employment in the region supported by Travel & Tourism to 3.5 million by 2034. The report, “Unlocking Opportunities for Travel & Tourism Grow
Ways Hotels Can Leverage Influencer Marketing for Brand Growth
Debbie Miller | October 9, 2024
In today’s competitive hospitality landscape, hotels increasingly turn to influencer marketing as a strategic tool to boost brand visibility and drive bookings. Why? Partnering with influencers allows hotels to tap into their engaged audiences, leverage authentic storytelling, and create compelling content that resonates with potential guests. Here are a few ideas for how hotels can effectively collaborate with influencers to strengthen their online presence and attract more guests. Understanding the Power of Influencer Marketing To start, let’s define “influencer marketing.” Simply put, influencer marketing
Market Snapshot: Asia Pacific 2024
Hok Yean CHEE | October 9, 2024
In 2023, hotel transaction volume in the Asia Pacific recorded approximately USD11.7 billion, a 12% decrease from USD13.3 billion from the previous year. The decline in transaction activity can be attributed to the high interest environment, buyer and seller price expectation gap, and a lack of suitable or available hospitality assets in the market. Australasia (Australia and New Zealand), as well as Southeast Asia, observed decreases of 20% and 56% in transaction volume, respectively. However, the trailing 12 months have shown positive signs, with total transaction volume recording a 17% increase, reaching approximately USD12.1 billion. Thi
Hotel Sales Training Lessons Learned From a Top-Tier Real-World Practitioner
Doug Kennedy | October 9, 2024
Real-world insights into today’s hotel sales environment While being a sales trainer for a diversity of lodging providers certainly keeps me in touch with what’s going on in the profession of hotel sales these days, I always capitalize on every opportunity to gain insights from real-world practitioners. One such opportunity recently presented itself when I caught up with Jennifer Daudi, Chief Executive Officer of Invigorate Hospitality, which offers remote sales support to a long and diverse list of hotels across virtually all major brands. Besides overseeing her team of expert salespeople, Jennifer herself has decades of experie
106 Jefferson Hotel in Huntsville, Alabama Selects Sam Buchanan as New Executive Chef
106 Jefferson | October 8, 2024
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Oct. 8, 2024 – 106 Jefferson, a Curio Collection by Hilton™ managed by Valor Hospitality Partners, announced the appointment of Sam Buchanan as executive chef. The accomplished gastronomic expert will oversee all culinary operations at the 115-room lifestyle hotel’s two food and beverage concepts, Revivalist and Baker & Able. Buchanan brings nearly three decades of culinary expertise to 106 Jefferson. As executive chef, he is responsible for daily operations and team management for all food and beverage services. He leads a team of 14 staff members, develops curated menus for breakfast, brunch, lunch, din