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.
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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…
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Metaverse mapping: Blockchain’s role in building virtual hotel realities
The blockchain industry is experiencing exponential growth, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 56.3%, poised to reach an impressive $163.83 billion by 2029.
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Virgin Hotels partners with autism group to expand services for neurodiverse travelers
Virgin Hotels is partnering with Autism Double-Checked to offer programs for neurodiverse travelers…
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Hospitality America Transitions Ben Campbell to CEO
Hospitality America is thriving. Coming off the heels of its most profitable year for their hotel partners, Ben Campbell has transitioned from Chief Operating Officer to President and Chief Executive Officer. Hospitality America Founder and CEO…
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A Dual Target: Hotel Executives on What It Takes to Be ‘Bleisure’ Ready
The portmanteau “bleisure”—a mashup of “business” and “leisure”—denotes a phenomenon for our time, a time when technology makes it possible to work, even long-term, from locations that can be explored for pleasure when off the clock, often with…
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Global Hotel Alliance sees major shakeup in loyalty programmes; eyes Indian partners
Hotel loyalty programmes to consolidate over the next decade; AI to play big role in mining customer preferences, says GHA's chief executive officer Christopher Hartley.
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Fifth Woman Working at an Aimbridge-Operated Hotel Files State Sexual Harassment Allegations
Prominent Californians urge new Aimbridge CEO in his first week to “play a leading role” in resolving “allegations of sexual harassment and ineffective management”
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Jurny, the leading vertical AI solution for automating hotel and short-term rental operations, today announced the public launch of its AI Multi-Agent system. This industry-first technology marks a significant milestone in the evolution of property…
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One in every 14 jobs in Moscow is in the hospitality or tourism industry; a significant part of those who work there are women. In anticipation of the International Women’s Day, female tourism industry professionals from Moscow talked about…
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This lady security officer rocks!
D Selvi’s presence at the entrance of Hilton Bangalore Embassy Golflinks is nothing short of a radiant beacon of hospitality. She greets each guest with a heartfelt smile, and her ability to engage in meaningful and friendly conversations with the…
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Hotels Are Offering Bigger Paychecks to Solve Shortages. Is It Working?
Hoteliers are raising wages and offering workers more scheduling flexibility to help remedy significant staffing shortages, according to a new survey by the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA)…
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All About Service: The Golden Hotel’s Tim Gerhold on the Hospitality Road Taken
Tim Gerhold, general manager, The Golden Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection in Golden, Colorado, definitely has the often-mentioned hospitality gene. That guest-first sensibility was on full display when, mid-interview with LODGING, he didn’t hesitate…
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SDSU partners with Bartell Hotels to enhance English competence in hospitality workers
SDSU Imperial Valley’s Professional Skills Development Center developed a custom English learning program tailored to Bartell Hotels employees.
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Transforming Hotel Operations: How Automation Unlocks New Levels of Efficiency and Profitability
Revolutionizing Hotel Management -The Power of Automation and Strategic Labor Optimization! The hospitality industry stands at a pivotal moment, defined by rapid technological advancements and evolving market dynamics…
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Wyndham Simplifies Group Travel, Brings Instant Booking to 5,600+ U.S. Hotels
A win for travel planners and managers, real-time rates and availability go live across industry's largest portfolio of economy and midscale hotels…
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GUEST POST: THREE COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT HOTEL TECHNOLOGY
Peter Waters, executive vice president, hotel IT solutions of Amadeus, helps us bust the most-common myths told about hotel tech…
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Amadeus brings travel technology expertise to membership in the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance
Amadeus has joined the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance) to bring its travel expertise to the table in the quest to support a more prosperous and responsible hospitality sector…
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