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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Empowering growth: Hotel Equities’ learning and development programs
Hotel owner, operator and developer Hotel Equities (HE) is guided by 12 value statements. One of them—“hire an attitude and teach them the business”—has led to the company launching several learning and development programs. These initiatives target…
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Radisson Academy, Radisson Hotel Group’s leading Learning and Development hub, marks its fifth anniversary as it continues to innovate and strives to be the best ‘Academy’ to upskill talent joining the industry. Since it’s inception in 2019…
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Kempinski Hotels Appoints Barbara Muckermann as Group Chief Executive Officer
Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group Kempinski Hotels announces today the appointment of Barbara Muckermann as Chief Executive Officer. Muckermann previously was responsible for leading Silversea Cruises (part of Royal Caribbean Group), the world’s…
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Hotel gossip creates career block for hospitality workers
Gossiping hotel staff can cause significant promotion problems for the colleagues they talk about.
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The last time we did our CEO pay study it was pre-Covid, and things were looking very bright. Then the bottom fell out. Now in a post-Covid environment, it’s interesting to see some companies experiencing total recovery, while others have faced…
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As my frequent readers know, I have been bemoaning the myths that are thrown out as facts at conferences, podcasts, and in books and blogs that, at best, mislead hospitality leaders and at worst, lead to discrimination based on birth year…
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Hospitality Technology PR Specialist Abode Worldwide Makes Three Key Hires
Abode Worldwide, a specialist public relations agency in the hospitality and living sectors, has announced three key hires as it seeks to execute its ambitious growth plan.
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Plano-Based Aimbridge Hospitality Names New CEO
Aimbridge Hospitality announced yesterday that Craig S. Smith will assume the role of chief executive officer at the global hospitality management company starting March 18, 2024. Craig S. Smith previously worked for Marriott International…
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Ayana Dunlap had her dream job picked out before she even graduated high school…
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Students takeover Yorkshire Dales hotel
The Devonshire Fell Hotel, located in the Yorkshire Dales village of Burnsall, recently handed over the keys to the hotel and restaurant to some of hospitality’s rising stars from Wirral Met College.
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Ian McAuley Joins Meyer Jabara Hotels as Chief Investment Officer to Spearhead Growth
Meyer Jabara Hotels is delighted to announce the appointment of Ian McAuley as the Chief Investment Officer, a role specifically designed to bolster the company’s asset portfolio and enhance partnerships with capital investors…
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Maritime Hotel staff shine at awards
STAFF members from The Maritime Hotel made a worthwhile road trip to Killarney recently for The Gleneagle Group’s employee awards…
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Radisson Hotel Group appoints new managing director UK&I
Suzanne Speak joined the hotel group in February 2021 as cluster general manager for Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport and Park Inn by Radisson Manchester City Centre.
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Kate Actress' new bae, Michael Mwangi: From chef to managing multi-billion hotels
19 things you probably didn't know about Michael Mwangi who is reportedly dating Kate Actress…
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Luxury Family Hotels appoints Teresa Kingston as group revenue director
Teresa Kingston joins Luxury Family Hotels from Rockliffe Hall where she was commercial director…
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Simon Casson named CEO of Corinthia Hotels
Veteran hotelier Simon Casson has been appointed CEO of luxury operator Corinthia Hotels, owned by the Corinthia Group…
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IHG appoints Leanne Harwood as Managing Director, Luxury & Lifestyle Americas
One of the premier hotel companies globally, announced today the appointment of Leanne Harwood as the new Senior Vice President (SVP), Managing Director, Luxury & Lifestyle Americas (LLA)…
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