In one destination, a night in an Airbnb costs a whopping 85% more than a hotel - but if you're travelling in a large group, a rental might be more budget-friendly…
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Greek hoteliers and major foreign tour operators are signing contracts for 2024 holiday packages with low, single-digit price increases…
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18-storey aparthotel in Glasgow gets approved
UK - PMI Developments and Peveril Securities have been granted planning approval for an 18-storey aparthotel in Glasgow city centre…
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Rating platforms drive sales at tourist-area NYC eateries
Ratings on platforms such as Yelp and TripAdvisor can greatly impact high-priced New York City restaurants that service tourists, but have less of an effect on restaurants frequented by "locals" outside of tourist areas, according to new Cornell…
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Globally-renowned style maven, CEO and Creative Director Marie-Louise Sciò reflects on the changing role of luxury hotels as design trailblazers, offering immersive experiences combining culture, storytelling and local creativity that extend far…
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Hyatt’s Impression by Secrets Launches Exclusive Dining Experiences With Top Culinary Personalities
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the launch of its Impression Makers Supper Club, a series of exclusive dinners from the World of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection, in collaboration with some of the most talented and innovative chefs in the world…
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Hyatt’s CEO Says Experiences Now Matter, Not Points. He’s Missing… The Point
OPINION PIECE - Skift says that Hyatt “is adjusting how it markets its loyalty program to reflect new realities” of reduced business travel and increased leisure travel. That’s what the chain itself suggests…
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Tina Edmundson - President of luxury at Marriott International
As president of luxury at Marriott International, Tina Edmundson oversees all aspects of the Ritz-Carlton, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, BVLGARI Hotels & Resorts, St…
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Hotels in the United States saw general pressure on profit margins in the first half of 2023, with Gross Operating Profit (GOP) margin falling by 1 percentage point compared to the same period in 2022…
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The first Mondrian Hotel in Greater China is poised to open
Leading Hong Kong’s renaissance, Mondrian Hong Kong is poised to redefine hospitality in the region with a singular blend of design, art, performance and imagination… It’s no coincidence that the Q4 2023 opening of Mondrian Hong Kong is perfectly…
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Five strong reasons to use the big five model of personality
In this article, we explore five strong reasons why adopting the Big Five personality model can be beneficial for you. In the 1980s, a significant personality theory called the Big Five model emerged…
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Orascom Development welcomes Stuart Leven as CEO of the Hotels Management Division
Orascom Development announces the appointment of Stuart Leven as Chief Executive Officer of Orascom Hotels Management (OHM), the wholly owned subsidiary responsible for most hotel operations of the leading international developer of vibrant…
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The Magic Behind Skyscanner’s Approach to Marketing
Skyscanner's Andre Le Masurier spoke to LBB’s Casey Martin on the effectiveness of the brand’s marketing and how they are bringing consumers from Australia and Canada to their desired destinations.
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The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte hotel in Edinburgh, has announced the appointment of Andrew McPherson to the position of General Manager…
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Tourism gets President’s support
It matters when the tourism sector faces enormous challenges. In the early years when tourism became an industry, many called it the hen laying the golden eggs…
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Watch a hotel room transform into a $62,000 suite for the Singapore Grand Prix
From room transformations to housekeeping at night, hotels adjust to Singapore’s F1 night race with “all hands on deck” staffing, reports CNBC’s Monica Pitrelli.
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The Stones Legian Bali, a prestigious Autograph Collection Hotel by Marriott, is thrilled to present a shining star in the world of 5-star premium lifestyle hospitality, General Manager Franklyn Julius Kocek…
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Marcus Hotels & Resorts Appoints Tiffany Leadbetter Donato as Chief Investment Officer
Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized hotel owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced the appointment of Tiffany Leadbetter Donato as its first chief investment officer…
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