Punch Bowl Social plans growth with two acquired concepts
The eatertainment chain plans to grow a karaoke brand and an immersive art experience. Needless to say, both have cocktail bars.
read more
By tag
Select Tags:
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…
read more
Two luxury Liverpool city centre hotels hit with poor food hygiene ratings
Two high-end Liverpool city centre hotels that both opened in recent years have been hit with poor food hygiene ratings.
read more
IFTM is in ‘full force’ preparation mode for the 47th WorldSkills Competition
The international vocational skills contest will be held in France this September, with Macao-based lecturer David Charles Wiley Jr. serving as an ‘expert lead.’
read more
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…
read more
Choice Hotels Promotes Sireesha Kunduri to Chief of Product Engineering
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors and a leader in hospitality technology, announced today that it has promoted Sireesha Kunduri to Chief of Product Engineering…
read more
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…
read more
The Caledonian in Edinburgh to drop Waldorf Astoria branding
The Caledonian in Edinburgh is set to reposition itself from a Waldorf Astoria property into a Curio Collection by Hilton hotel this summer following a £35m investment.
read more
Martinis will be celebrated all year long at this iconic NYC hotel
The fun includes a tableside martini cart, martinis on-demand, 21+ elevator hours and a seasonal Martini Rooftop Garden.
read more
Frustrating: Hotel Currency Conversion Scams Gone Wild
It’s really discouraging to see how some hotels try to prey on their guests, especially when we’re talking about properties belonging to international hotel groups, where you’d hope there would at least be some brand standards……
read more
Less than half of hospitality workers paid for overtime, survey reveals
Nearly two thirds of hospitality staff are not paid extra for working additional hours, according to a new survey.
read more
French chef Damien Selme assumes executive role at Park Hyatt Seoul
Park Hyatt Seoul in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, has appointed Damien Selme as its new executive chef, the hotel announced Monday.
read more
Court challenge brought against hotel development planned near historic Dublin building
A High Court challenge has been brought against An Bord Pleanála's decision to grant permission for a hotel and office development close to the historic Royal Hospital Kilmainham building.
read more
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.
read more
UK Hotel Industry Shows Resilience with Projected Growth Despite Pandemic Challenges
The UK hotel sector has demonstrated notable resilience in the face of substantial economic challenges over the past few years. Following the Brexit vote, the depreciation of the pound sterling rendered the UK a more accessible destination for…
read more
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…
read more
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…
read more
IHG intros new suites prototypes for three brands
IHG Hotels & Resorts has revealed new prototype options for its three suites brands: Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites and Atwell Suites.
read more