Overwhelming hotel tech market whittled down to 3 key factors
We’re drowning in a sea of technological ‘solutions’. But what are hoteliers really looking for in technology today? When all is said and done, it comes down to three key areas…
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Debate rages over freelance worker status in France's hospitality sector
The growth of internet-based platforms arranging jobs for auto-entrepreneurs in hotels, restaurants and the medical sector has thrown up questions over their employment status.
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Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced the completed acquisition of the brands and most of the affiliates ofpioneering lifestyle hospitality company Standard International, parent company of The Standard and Bunkhouse Hotels brands. This…
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From lotions to linens: How hotel marketplaces can boost guest loyalty
Four Seasons’ bed linens and JW Marriott’s shampoo aren’t just for guests staying in the hotels anymore. The items are available for sale on dedicated websites, so customers can cozy up in Four Seasons sheets at home, or wash their hair with JW…
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W Hotels’ Lessons in Luxury’s Evolution to Meet Global Consumer Expectations
The newly transformed W Hotels’ flagship properties have reimagined their cultural programming and offerings across hospitality, music and fashion to cater to the demands of its discerning clientele. Now, BoF sits down with the senior vice president…
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A Guide To Education Pathways in the Hotel Industry
The hotel industry is a vast and rapidly evolving sector, offering a wide range of career opportunities for individuals with the right education and skills. Whether you’re just starting your research or looking to advance your career further…
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Revitalizing Vietnam’s hospitality sector: A shift in branding
Vietnam's hospitality industry is undergoing a major transformation with a brand repositioning strategy that emphasizes unique, sustainable, and community-focused experiences.
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Branded residences, one of the fastest-growing sectors in hospitality, will take center stage at FHS World (30 September to 2 October), with a dedicated, full-day conference led by one of the sector’s leading innovators Accor One Living…
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Derelict, dire and dead: What Birmingham could look like without hospitality and tourism
The UK hospitality and tourism sector is battling a critical talent shortage – with 86% of people in Birmingham believing the sector only offers short-term career opportunities.
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Cardo Roma, the inaugural property of a new lifestyle brand by Marriott Bonvoy
Cardo Hotels is the latest diffusion line from hospitality giant, Marriott Bonvoy, set to join its line-up of big-hitter properties such as The Ritz-Carlton and St…
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Hotels in Europe, Africa, Americas, & Asia-Pacific adopt the WTTC’s Basics, gaining global support & expanding in Japan, Philippines, & India…
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Equity and inclusion in hospitality must increase in line with diversity
The diversity of hospitality workforces is rising and HR policies to support equity and inclusion must keep pace, say experts in the matter.
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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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The inside scoop: George Fleck
We chat to the vice president and global brand leader of W Hotels about its evolving identity and whether there are too many brands out there.
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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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Hyatt Snaps Up Small Lifestyle Hotel Brand in European Push
Hyatt has bought the “me and all hotels” brand from Germany’s Lindner Hotels, a minor expansion of its European portfolio. The deal for the lifestyle hotel brand, which closed Friday, adds a 29th brand to Hyatt’s collection of hotel, resort, and…
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A team of UK-based engineers have developed game changing new technology that promises to revolutionize access to safe, clean drinking water for millions of people worldwide.
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