SkyCity Appoints Daly GM for Convention Center –

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…
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This Canadian hotel was just selected as one of the world’s best

Toronto is home to several fantastic hotels ranging from stylish, design-driven boutique stays to luxurious international chains hosting both locals and visitors alike in the heart of the city. Travel + Leisure just announced its 18th annual “It List” of this year’s 100 best new and renovated hotels across the globe, and one of Toronto’s very own made the cut. The Ace Hotel Toronto, which opened last summer in July 2022, came in at 25 on the list, receiving a nod for its blend of bold architecture, in-house restaurant, and incorporation of curated artwork from local artists. “Sometimes, the Ace…
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Entries closing soon for the Hospitality Awards for Excellence –

Time is running out to enter the Hospitality Awards for Excellence. Honoring the achievements of the hardworking and talented people who make hospitality and accommodation throughout New Zealand exceptional, the Lion Hospitality Awards for Excellence are your opportunity to showcase all that makes your venue team exceptional, and they are closing soon. The Lion Hospitality Awards for Excellence are New Zealand’s premier hospitality industry awards that honor operators nationwide, recognizing excellence in both the accommodation and food and beverage sectors. The awards are open to all Hospitality and Accommodation operators in New Zealand. Applications to enter the awards are FREE…
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The Basics of Hotel GDS Advertising

The Basics of GDS Advertising for Hotels Hoteliers that sell available rooms on global distribution systems (GDSs), the leading booking channel for travel agents, can take additional actions to better showcase their offerings across platforms. To remain top-of-mind among travel agents, and therefore their customers, properties can carry out Hotel GDS advertising to raise brand awareness, maximize their exposure, and generate incremental bookings. Before we dive in, be sure to visit our ultimate guide to hotel marketing to access an all-encompassing rundown of hotel marketing trends, data points, and insights. What is hotel GDS advertising? GDS advertising, also known as…
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Keen hospitality experts wanted –

The future of the New Zealand hospitality & tourism sector requires your knowledge NOW! The New Zealand Culinary Arts Development Trust is seeking keen hospitality experts to show leadership and direction for upcoming students across all aspects of the industry, to join the 2023 team. Position/Role: Competition Committee Member.Term: 1 year (annually, option to reapply each year).Positions Available: 5 – 6 Committee Members Nationwide (no set location).Salary: ‘Voluntary’ (with perks, good vibes and warm fluffes for helping the next generation of culinary professionals). The ‘Culinary Arts Development Trust’ (CADTrust) is an independent, charitable trust responsible for providing support and resources…
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The Year Ahead in Hospitality: Five Key Trends

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…
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Fashionable furniture: The hotels in Europe put design center stage

When selecting furnishing, “hotels are normally looking for something a bit more wow in terms of installation and maybe larger in scale,” designer Alexander Lamont says. One of the latest hotel openings in Istanbul is VAKKO Hotel & Residence, located in the upmarket Nişantaşı neighborhood. It feels like staying in a design showroom – the corridors are paneled with sleek black marble, the rooms have contemporary sculptures on display and the restaurant captures the style of a chic Parisian bistro. This is the first hospitality venture of Turkish fashion house VAKKO and joins a growing trend of design-led hotels where…
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