Keep Michelin men out of our hotels!
It’s probably escaped most people’s attention, what with the football, the election, the Ukraine war, the horrors of Gaza, the assassination attempt and the revelation that the most powerful human on the planet has the intellectual sharpness of a…
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A 'dystopian' capsule 'apartment' is being offered as a solution for Sydneysiders who cannot find or afford even a small unit due to the city's housing crisis.
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Great expectations: The why, when, how and with what of entering a new hotel market
Aqua-Aston Hospitality, a management company that has been closely associated with Hawaii since 1948 and has 25 properties in the state, announced earlier this year that it would be opening a dual-branded Fairfield Inn & Suites and TownePlace Suites…
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Keys to the Pool, Not the Room
Hotels are increasingly making some of their most enviable amenities available to day pass holders.
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Wyndham opens first ECHO Suites extended stay property
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts has debuted its extended stay ECHO Suites brand, with a total of 270 properties now in the brand’s development pipeline.
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How the hotel industry can speed up tech adoption
My technology journey has been just as much about what I don’t know as opposed to what I know. As the saying goes, there are things that we know that we know, things that we know that we don’t know, and things that we don’t know that we don’t…
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James Bermingham of Virgin Hotels Collection on growth and synergies
Last year, Virgin Group combined its two hospitality businesses under a new parent brand, Virgin Hotels Collection. The consolidated portfolio comprises the Virgin Hotels brand and the company's ultraluxe Virgin Limited Edition properties. Hotels…
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Why franchising can be a ‘win-win’ for the industry
A successful franchising strategy should ensure “there is a brand for every owner and a brand for every guest”, according to Amit Sripathi, EVP & chief development officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. “Gen Z and Millennials are very different from…
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BlueRock Consulting launches the Luxury Hotel Benchmarking Report
BlueRock Consulting, a boutique management consulting firm launched the Luxury Hotel Benchmarking Report, providing financial performance metrics for the luxury hotel industry in the selected Mediterranean countries, based on participation and…
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Minor Hotels Appoints Puneet Dhawan as Head of Asia
Global hotel operator Minor Hotels has appointed Puneet Dhawan as Head of Asia, a strategic move aligning with the group's expansion plans across Asia and India. Effective this July, Dhawan will oversee the performance of all Minor Hotels properties…
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What’s behind Guldsmeden Hotels’ industry leading sustainability stance?
Nestled in the heart of Berlin is Lulu Guldsmeden, a charming hotel that blends a warm atmosphere with spacious, eye-catching rooms and a focus on sustainability.
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HotelREZ announces 74 new hotels amidst continued global expansion
HotelREZ, one of the world’s fastest growing hotel representation companies, continues to expand its client base in key international markets with the addition of several prestigious hotels.
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The Top 10 Accounts Receivable Controls
“AR” as we commonly refer to the sub department of the accounting function is a mainstay in any larger group-based hotel. In these juggernauts the importance of efficiently collecting your money is mission critical. Not only do we take the chance…
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If you’d ask an advanced AI model to come up with the ideal CEO for Four Seasons, the luxury hospitality group owned by Bill Gates that operates 130 hotels in 47 countries, and offers “experiential offerings” on yachts, jets, and the world’s most…
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Rocco Forte Hotels creates exclusive luxury sports car experience through Italy for summer
Rocco Forte Hotels has created an exclusive experience offering guests the chance to enjoy a customiseable journey through a combination of eight hotels across nine regions of Italy, travelled to via Ferrari, Lamborghini, or Maserati, during summer…
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Tom Kerridge hopes pub owner Jeremy Clarkson will flag challenges in hospitality
Chef Tom Kerridge has said he hopes Jeremy Clarkson will shine a light on the challenges of running a pub when he opens his own.
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7 trending revenue streams for your hotel in 2024
As the hospitality industry continues to evolve in response to shifting consumer preferences and technological advancements, hotels are redefining their approach to revenue generation. Recognizing the need to adapt and diversify, forward-thinking…
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Hoteliers hit back at proposal to introduce hotel tax in Dublin
THE IRISH HOTELS Federation has criticised proposals that could see a hotel tax introduced in Dublin…
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