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Corporate Buzzwords: Good, Bad, or Scaring off New Hires?

Corporate Buzzwords: Good, Bad, or Scaring off New Hires?

Corporate buzzwords, also known as jargon, are an everyday part of the office world. And people use them for many different reasons. These phrases sound trendy, create a sense of belonging, provide an easy way to shift gears in a meeting, or even allow us to make light of a challenging situation. But sometimes corporate buzzwords can also have a negative impact. According to a recent study by preply, some of these words are creating a rift in the workplace. Read more

TODAYS BYLINES

 

Efficient Meetings

The Meeting Style That Generates Breakthrough Solutions

In this Nano Tool for Leaders, experts from Wharton and SEB explain how a neuroscience-proven tool can help your team work more effectively to find solutions to tough challenges. Read more

 

Trends

 

Travel Rewards Program Trends

Barclays Releases 2023 Travel Rewards and Loyalty Report

For many loyalty and rewards program members, earning rewards outranks the cost of traveling. Nearly half of travelers in such programs (44%) prioritize earning rewards over finding the lowest costs when traveling, demonstrating the value that these travelers place on their loyalty programs. Read more

 

Market Report U.S.

U.S. Hotels Report Lower YOY Performance Comparisons for the Week Ending August 5th

U.S. hotel performance declined from the previous week and showed lower comparisons year over year, according to CoStar’s latest data through 5 August. Read more

 

Market Report U.S.

STR and Tourism Economics Lower Growth Forecast for U.S. Hotels

For 2023, growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR) was lowered by 0.5 percentage points, due to a 0.6ppt downgrade in occupancy growth. For 2024, the RevPAR growth projection was also lowered 0.5ppts on a 0.5ppt downgrade in occupancy. Average daily rate (ADR) was upgraded 0.1ppts for 2023 but kept flat for 2024. Read more

 

Hotel Construction Pipeline Latin America

Projects in the Early Planning Stage of Latin American Hotel Construction Pipeline Rise at Q2 2023

Countries with the most projects in the construction pipeline include Mexico with 213 projects/33,853 rooms. Next is Brazil with 85 projects/14,772 rooms, the Dominican Republic with 33 projects/7,071 rooms, Peru with 27 projects/3,322 rooms, and Argentina with 18 projects/1,932 rooms. Read more

 

Global Real Estate Investment Trends

Q2 Global Real Estate Investment Buffeted by Monetary Tightening

Q2 marks third consecutive quarter of significant declines in global investment Read more

 

Business Travel Trends

True New Cost of Travel - Global Business Travel and Events Costs Expected to Remain Elevated Through 2024

Global business travel and events costs are set to climb higher through the remainder of 2023 and into 2024, albeit at a much more moderate pace than the exceptionally steep increases seen in 2022. This is according to the 2024 Global Business Travel Forecast, published today by CWT and the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). Read more

 

Travel Intentions

28% of Recent Canadian Travelers Have Previously Incurred Debt in Order to Afford a Holiday

Canadians Are Willing to Incur Debt and Reduce Their Grocery Expenses in Order to Travel Read more

 

News

 

Hotels For Sale Texas

Houston Area Quality Inn & Suites Hotel in La Porte, Texas Listed for Sale

Spark by Hilton Conversion Opportunity - Hilton Spark conversion is possible at this location. Read more

 

Hotels For Sale New Zealand

New Zealand Southern Alps Ski Resort and Lodge Listed for Sale

The property comprises two operations, Lake Ohau Lodge, a 72-room lodge that sits on a 10.1ha lakeside location and Ohau Snow Fields, a 145.2ha private ski field with access to over 250ha of skiable terrain. Read more

 

Hotel Financing Chicago

Civitas Announces Senior Loan Close in Embassy Suites Chicago Naperville Hotel Transaction

This loan will be used to refinance an existing loan on behalf of the owner, a joint venture between Brookfield Reinsurance/ANICO and Superhost Hospitality. Read more

 

Hotels For Sale Texas

Quality Suites Austin South Hotel in Austin, Texas Listed for Sale

HVS Brokerage & Advisory, as the sole and exclusive advisory firm to ownership, presents the opportunity to acquire the 51-key Quality Suites South Austin, an interior-corridor, limited-service hotel in the highly sought-after Austin market. Read more

 

Hotel Development China

Hyatt and Hongkong Land Announce Plans for Hyatt Centric East CBD Chengdu Hotel

The lifestyle hotel is set to open in 2025 in the city’s commercial complex, the Ring Chengd Read more

 

Hotel Development Mexico

Meliá Hotels Announces Luxury Hotel to Open 2025 in San Miguel De Allende, Mexico

The new ME, currently under construction, is expected to open in 2025. It will have 140 rooms and all the signature attributes of ME by Meliá. Read more

 

Hotel Development UAE

IHG Hotels & Resorts Expands Presence in the UAE with a New Voco Hotel in Sharjah

As the first IHG hotel in the Emirate, the voco hotel aims to open in 2027. It will comprise 191 rooms, helping boost Sharjah's offering as one of the top destinations in the region. Read more

 

Association News

AHLA and HHA Unite to Help Hotel Employees and Guests Impacted by Hawai‘i Wildfires

The American Hotel & Lodging Association, in partnership with the Hawai‘i Hotel Alliance, is working with the State of Hawai‘i to support relief efforts in West Maui following devastating wildfires fueled by Hurricane Dora. Read more

 

In Brief

 

Business Intelligence
How Hotels Can Drive Revenue with Hotel Business Intelligence

Sotherly Hotels Results
Sotherly Hotels Inc. Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2023

Wynn Resorts Results
Wynn Resorts, Limited Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

Management Appointment Four Seasons Hotels
Richard Raab Named General Manager of the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Cabo San Lucas at Cabo Del Sol

LuxUrban Hotels Results
LuxUrban Hotels Inc. Announces Record 2023 Second Quarter Financial Results

Hotel Opening Perth
Oaks Hotels, Resorts and Suites To Open First Perth Property

Hotel Opening Sydney
Pullman Sydney Penrith Hotel and Western Sydney Conference Centre Open

Hotel Opening Saudi Arabia Riyadh
Fairmont Ramla Serviced Residences Riyadh Open

Hotel Opening Kyoto
DoubleTree by Hilton Kyoto Higashiyama Opens

 

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