A hotel in China charges guests for a second shower, sparks backlash
In an unusual case, a sign outside a hotel in China indicates that guests who opt for an additional shower or bath will incur an additional charge…
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Aimbridge Hospitality to Manage Five Marriott Properties Recently Acquired by Three Wall Capital
Aimbridge Hospitality, a leading, global hospitality management company and the world’s largest third-party hotel operator, has been selected to manage five Marriott properties recently acquired by Three Wall Capital, LLC (“TWC”), expanding a…
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A new regional structure will manage marketing and communications for the group’s two brands across Australia – Ovolo Hotels and By Ovolo Collective – including 7 hotels, and 9 bars and restaurants.
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Christian Ruge appointed as General Manager of Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok
Christian Ruge assumes the role of General Manager of Sindhorn Kempinski Hotel Bangkok from August 2023, bringing 25 years of global hospitality expertise to the landmark city hotel.
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UAE’s hotels are definitely not having a summer slowdown, as occupancy crosses 80%
Hotels record 80%+ occupancy and double in ‘22, while staycations are helping too. The UAE’s hotels are not taking it slow this Summer, with many properties cruising along with 80-85 per cent occupancy levels…
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BON Hotels to elevate hospitality at the Hotel Expo Nigeria Conference 2023
BON Hotels, a trailblazer in the Nigerian hospitality sector, is thrilled to announce its participation in the highly anticipated 2023 edition of the “Hotel Expo Nigeria Conference.” This event, designed to foster networking, learning, and growth…
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Rixos Hotels UAE receives global sustainability recognition
Rixos Hotels UAE becomes the region's first to be Global Sustainable Tourism Council certified. The GSTC has gained worldwide recognition for its role in creating and overseeing global standards focused on sustainable travel and tourism…
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IHG Hotels & Resorts to manage in Sharjah
IHG Hotels & Resorts and Sharjah Asset Management (SAM) have signed a management agreement to bring a voco hotel to Sharjah in the UAE…
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Hotel revenues in Oman rise by 32% to OMR110mn
Muscat: The revenues of 3-5-star hotels in Oman stood at OMR110 million as of the end of June 2023, up by 32 per cent over the corresponding period in 2022…
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Mitigating impact of climate-related risks in the hospitality industry
The private sector, with the support of the government, must embrace sustainability - A strong commitment towards environmental, social and governance (ESG) can be used as a powerful competitive advantage for hospitality companies, especially those…
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The future of Maui's hotel industry after the wildfires
Here & Now's Deepa Fernandes talks with Kekoa McClellan, a spokesperson representing hotel industries in Maui about the future of the industry and how workers are faring after the deadly fires.
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How Independent Hotel Owners Leverage Adaptability to Adopt Profitable Transformation, an Overview of the Boutique Hotel Investment Conference
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Biden and House Democrats hope to make curbing 'junk fees' a winning issue in 2024
The White House is taking on “junk fees,” those extra charges tacked on to plane tickets, hotel rooms, hospital bills and more.
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Reflecting on 7 Years of Success: Conversation with Melia Yangon’s GM
In the last seven years, Melia Yangon has set new benchmarks in hospitality, offering exceptional experiences to both locals and visitors in Myanmar. As they celebrate this remarkable milestone, we sat down with Mr…
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Company behind Fitzwilliam Hotel grows profit tenfold as tourists return
Results come as Mespil Hotel bounced back into profit last year as trading ‘improved significantly’…
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Galactic Starcruiser: Even just closing the Star Wars hotel costs Disney $2.5 million per room
You think the Star Wars hotel rooms were expensive for you? It cost Disney even more!As if the May announcement of the closure of Galactic Starcruiser — the much-hyped Star Wars hotel at Walt Disney World that dared to ask, “what if you asked fans…
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US president Joe Biden visiting Áras an Uachtaráin in April. The president stayed at the Conrad Dublin during his official visit to the capital…
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IHG signs first voco resort in Middle East and Africa region
IHG Hotels & Resorts has strengthened its footprint in the Middle East and Africa region with the signing of a management agreement with Akam Al Rajhi for voco North Coast in Egypt.
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