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Tackling Bleisure Travel Trends at ITB Berlin

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Originally published to Amadeus Insights By: Joerg Schuler, Executive Vice President, Hospitality Media & Distribution, Amadeus Some exciting – and sometimes challenging – trends have emerged from the world’s largest trade show for tourism, ITB Berlin. Although business travel is back, it has evolved, in some way, as a result of hybrid and remote workers looking to extend business trips into longer bleisure trips and seeking a greater variety of accommodations and services, too. We will need to leverage every opportunity to maximize and unlock true end-to-end experiences for these travelers. Understanding the needs and evolving behaviors of all travelers…

SkyCity Appoints Daly GM for Convention Center –

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SkyCity Entertainment Group has promoted Prue Daly to the role of General Manager for Auckland’s New Zealand International Convention Center (NZICC), as the company gears up for its grand opening in 2025. Daly has extensive experience in the global business events and hospitality industries, including Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Center (MCEC), Starwood Hotels & Resorts, and Accor, and also serves as a board member for Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA). Currently, Daly is NZICC’s Director of Sales, responsible for marketing and selling the convention center to domestic and international markets. In her new role as general manager, Daly says she…

Who knew ? It’s International Grilled Cheese Day! –

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If you didn’t already know it, today, April 12 is International Grilled Cheese Day – a time to exploit all opportunities to promote, produce (and eat!), the hot melted gooeyness and comfort of a toasted cheese sandwich! Owner Harry McArthur and partner Victoria opened Fred’s in Wellington right in the midst of Covid. While they admit that ignorance was bliss in terms of understanding the realities of the industry during the pandemic, Harry credits fantastic local support from Wellingtonians – and great grilled cheese sandwiches – as the key to Fred’s success. Need more convincing of the appeal of a…

Hospitality Excellence Awards open for entries –

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Entries are open for the 25thth Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence. The 2023 awards are steeped in history, recognizing businesses and people across the hospitality and accommodation sectors, celebrating industry success and excellence. The Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence are the longest running, national awards that honor the achievements of the hardworking and talented people who make the hospitality and accommodation industries exceptional. Entries are now open to the public, closing on April 14. There are 25 categories to apply for, spanning hospitality, accommodation, gaming and more, with the overall Supreme Winner Award to be selected from the…

Major Wellington business show attracts fresh exhibitors –

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Exhibitors and buyers are lining up to be part of New Zealand’s premier business events showcase, MEETINGS 2023 run by Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) on 21 and 22 June in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington. Over 200 stands have been booked, including 18 new exhibitors who will take part in the first MEETINGS to be held Wellington at the brand new Tākina – Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre. Now in its 27th year, the event is New Zealand’s leading platform for connecting influential domestic and Australian buyers and media with key regions, venues, accommodation, production and event design companies, and activities.…

Hospitality operators Cooking Up A Storm to fundraise –

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Hospitality businesses across the country are joining together to host New Zealand’s biggest dinner party in support of those impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle. Masterminded by renowned chef, Al Brown and supported by the Restaurant Association, the ‘cooking up a storm’ event is due to be hosted in establishments nationwide on Monday, March 20, with 80 restaurants and 1000 participants to date. Doors will open across the country from 6.30pm with dinner served at 7.00pm. Restaurants keen to take part will create their own two course menu for a set price of $69 with $46 from each sale going directly to…

The Year Ahead in Hospitality: Five Key Trends

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Originally published to Hospitality Net By Paul Barron, EVP Marketing, Partnerships & Commercial Operations, Hospitality, Amadeus 2022 is quickly drawing to a close – a year of evolution within the hospitality industry as restrictions have lifted and travel worldwide has surged back after more than two years of uncertainty. As demand for travel continues on a positive trajectory, travelers have high expectations for their long-awaited trips and expect hotels to provide smoother, cleaner, and more meaningful stays. What will global travel look like in 2023, and how will our industry further evolve to meet these changing expectations? In a world…

Amadeus and Key Data Announce Business Intelligence Partnership

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The combination of forward-looking market insights will produce the industry’s most accurate view of worldwide air, hotel, and alternative accommodations bookings. January 12, 2023 – As travel trends continue to evolve, travelers have the lodging options available. From hotels to short-term rentals, travelers have more choices than ever. For hoteliers, property managers, and tourism organizations trying to understand what’s happening in their market and how they are performing against their competitive set, a full picture of accommodation bookings and air traffic is necessary to make accurate, data-driven revenue decisions. With this in mind, Amadeus, a global leader in travel data…