Women hotel owners who are making waves in the industry
Only three women made it on Yahoo! Finance’s list of “15 richest hotel owners in the world” (published June 2023), and all three are from the same family – the Pritzkers.
read more
By tag
Select Tags:
Hyatt CEO foresees India as the second-largest market in 30-40 years: here’s why
Mark Hoplamazian, CEO of Hyatt Hotels, believes that India has tremendous tourism potential and the government must work towards increasing the exposure of inbound travellers to the country’s natural resources and history. “It would be great to have…
read more
‘It’s going to trickle down’: P.A. hotels react to carbon tax hike
This week’s carbon tax increase could be felt in the hospitality industry, according to a couple of hotel general managers in Prince Albert.
read more
Leading hotel brand has brought its Israeli DNA to London
When Ariel Schiff, founder of the trendy Amano hotel group, found the perfect site for his debut UK offering, he did not expect that he would be building it over Zoom.
read more
High cost of borrowing contributes to 19% fall in European hotel transactions in 2023
High inflation and interest rate rises had a major impact on the European hotel investment market last year, slowing transaction activity and taking volumes 19% lower than in 2022.
read more
HOW GENERATIVE AI IS IMPACTING REVENUE MANAGEMENT FOR HOTELS
Generative artificial intelligence has been a constant headline-maker in the travel tech world through the past year. So, it’s no surprise many industry experts believe the technology has the power to change processes on the whole, including in how…
read more
Why Hoteliers Should Rethink Their Elevator’s Lifeline: PBX vs. Dedicated Emergency Phones
While PBX systems utilizing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) networks are ideal for general hotel communication, emergency communications paths within the elevator must meet unique code requirements and require special attention as it pertains to…
read more
Spotlight shines brighter on algorithmic price-fixing
After a series of lawsuits, newly expressed interest in a case by the DOJ and FTC could signal more scrutiny over alleged hotel pricing collusion.
read more
A man’s bizarre scheme to take over a hotel had the makings of an only-in-New-York story
I first heard of Mickey Barreto a few hours after he was arrested early on Valentine’s Day this year. He had been arraigned in a Manhattan court in what prosecutors said was a blatant, persistent scheme to take ownership of the once-grand New Yorker…
read more
Tokyo's Sezanne reigns supreme as Asia's best restaurant
The best restaurant in Asia is Sezanne in Tokyo, according to this year’s Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list, announced in Seoul on March 26.
read more
Empty Roads and Spewing Lava: 4 Months Into Iceland’s Eruptions
Volcanic eruptions are continuing in the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland. Streets are empty and the Blue Lagoon resort remains closed.
read more
Global chains are driving a boom in Africa’s hotels
The world’s largest hotel chains, including multiple American majors, are behind the rising number of newly planned hotel and resort projects in Africa.
read more
Increased investor interest spur property deals particularly for hotels
KUALA LUMPUR: Increased investor interest is leading to an increase in property deals, particularly for assets such as hotels in the hospitality industry.
read more
East Manatee County golf-hotel-residential project underway
COVID-19 delayed but didn't derail a unique golf-resort project in one of the fastest growing parts of the region. "This (area) is where everything is happening," the project executive says.
read more
Rotana opens ninth hotel in Saudi, near to this famous causeway
Hotel management company, Rotana, has opened its ninth hotel in Saudi Arabia, in the city of Al Khobar which is connected to Bahrain via the 25km King Fahd Causeway.
read more
Shangri-La pares losses; hotels, mall, and apartments generating billions
Hong Kong-based luxury hotels owner and operator Shangri-La Asia Ltd, which owns hotels in Colombo and Hambantota, and a mall and apartments on Galle Face, has reported a US$1.9 million loss for the year ended December 31, 2023…
read more
Delray’s Seagate hotel, beach club to lay off workers as owner ramps up remodeling project
The decades-old Seagate Hotel & Spa and an affiliated beach club are laying off 69 employees as the two locations prepare for a “major remodeling” at both sites, according to a filing by the properties’ management with the state of Florida…
read more
IIHM INSTITUTE OF HOSPITALITY SKILLS (IIHS) OPENS LARGEST TRAINING CENTRE IN UDAIPUR
IIHM Institute of Hospitality Skills (IIHS), India's largest training centre affiliated with the Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC), proudly announces the grand opening of its state-of-the-art facility in Udaipur today…
read more