Oyo Launches Premium Vacation Rental Homes in UK
While Oyo's global expansion plans had been on pause mode during Covid, the hospitality company now seems to be diversifying its geographic footprint.
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Serviced apartment rates fluctuate, but set for YoY decline: SilverDoor
Global prices for serviced apartments, including major European cities, are expected to fluctuate throughout 2024, according to the latest quarterly report from SilverDoor.
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Why going green is not just good for the planet, it’s also good for hotels’ bottom line
Ireland has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and all business sectors must be cognisant of this and integrate sustainability into their strategic planning.
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Wyndham names new CDO, Chip Ohlsson to step down
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has named Amit Sripathi as chief development officer. Sripathi earlier served as head of M&A and strategic development at Wyndham. In his new role, he will lead the hospitality company’s North American franchise sales team…
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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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Diversey, Thailand’s hotel housekeepers push for more sustainable practices
More environmentally friendly chemicals, new technologies and a raft of upcycling innovations are being increasingly used behind the scenes in Thailand’s hotel sector.
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India’s Hospitality Industry Booms
Global chains expand, spiritual tourism surges, analysts bullish on growth India’s hospitality industry currently valued at around $24 billion is experiencing robust growth and is projected to reach around $31 billion over the next five years…
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Iberostar achieves 12% reduction in emissions globally
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts is moving toward carbon neutrality by 2030, a milestone it aims to reach 20 years ahead of the global target set by the industry. In 2023, compared to 2019, Iberostar reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 12% globally: 6%…
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LE to present hotel development pipeline data at Hotec Ops
Bruce Ford, SVP and director of global business development at Lodging Econometrics, will present a U.S. hotel development pipeline overview with forecasts at the Hotec Operations 2024 event.
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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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In Florida, there's détente in the battle between Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis
The Walt Disney Company and a board appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis say they've reached a settlement that resolves a yearlong legal dispute.
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A death thrust Marriott’s CEO into the top role. It wasn’t without merit.
Tony Capuano knew he had huge shoes to fill when he was named president and CEO of Marriott International. It was almost unfair: He was following in the footsteps of a legend in the hotel industry, Arne Sorenson, who passed away at the age of 62 in…
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Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta Talks Hotel Pipeline, Loyalty, and More
In a recent interview, Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta discussed the hotel giant's record-breaking year for hotel development, the drivers behind its loyalty program's growth, and how it's trying to tame its carbon emissions…
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Radisson appoints Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Nikhil Sharma as managing director and ASVP, South Asia
In his new role, Nikhil Sharma will lead Radisson Hotel Group’s operations in the dynamic South Asia region, which boasts over 165 hotels in operation and development.
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Scandic Go plans to open a third hotel in Oulu in 2025
Scandic continues to expand with the opening of a new 144-room Scandic Go hotel in Oulu, Finland in 2025…
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Mandarin Oriental announce it has achieved GSTC-Committed status
This recognition is a testament to the Group's adoption of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Industry Criteria v3.0, said Laurent Kleitman, CEO of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.
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Global Comfort Group Corp And Hotelogix: Revolutionizing Sustainable Hotel Management
Global Comfort Group Corporation (GCGC), the renowned hotel management company overseeing leading brands such as Hotel Sogo, Eurotel, Apo View Hotel, Hotel DreamWorld, and Astrotel, forged a groundbreaking partnership with Hotelogix, a cloud-based…
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Hotels advance sustainability goals at second annual Responsible Stay Summit
AHLA’s Responsible Stay Summit is designed to help hoteliers continue this work through exclusive discussions on topics like Environmental, Social, and Governance strategies, federal energy policy, and financing the green transition…
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