TURF (an acronym for Total Unduplicated Reach and Frequency) is a notable statistical research instrument developed in the 1950s as a tool for ad agencies evaluating different media options…
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Tokyo claims Asia’s priciest rooms, sets luxury standard
Asia’s hotel occupancy has continued its upward trajectory in 2023, with global growth in occupancy nearing typical levels across major gateway markets…
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Hackers Target Booking.com Partners With Dark Web Ads to Steal From Customers
Hackers have found a weak link in Booking.com security — its hotel partners. And the threat to Booking.com customers has been stubbornly persistent…
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Hospitality sector records improved rooms' yield as occupancy jumps in October
Qatar's hospitality sector witnessed improved rooms' yield in October 2023 on an annualised basis on higher occupancy, according to the Planning and Statistics Authority (PSA). The growth in revenue-per-available room came largely due to the…
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Michael Lyons named general manager of Hotel Indigo Coventry
Michael Lyons has been appointed general manager of Hotel Indigo Coventry ahead of its opening, which has been scheduled for early next year…
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FLYR, the AI-powered platform for travel technology, today announced that BWH Hotels Scandinavia, a leading global hospitality network that includes Best Western Hotels & Resorts (BWHR), Worldhotels, and Sure Hotels, has selected FLYR for…
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‘NO HIDDEN FEES ACT’ AIMS TO CURB MISLEADING ADVERTISING BY HOTELS
The recently introduced 'Hotel Fees Transparency Act' also seeks to enhance consumer transparency - THE U.S…
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Hemingways Collection Unveils Ambitious Expansion Plans During 10-Year Celebrations
In a grand celebration marking its decade-long journey, Hemingways Collection, the distinguished luxury boutique hotel brand, has officially announced its extensive expansion plans and continued investments in existing properties…
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MGM Resorts booked all-time hotel revenue record during Las Vegas Formula 1 weekend, says CFO
MGM Resorts has revealed that last week’s Las Vegas Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend was the highest grossing weekend for hotel revenue in the company’s history…
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AT SWISSOTEL, WE LIVE AND LOVE SUSTAINABILITY
Swissôtel, a celebrated Accor brand from the Swiss heritage, is built on the pillars of Sustainability, Vitality and Craftsmanship. As a hotel, it has consistently worked on various sustainable initiatives & Swissôtel promises a Sustainable Stay…
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HOTEL FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE INFLUENCED BY CHANGES IN F&B OFFERINGS
Beverage venue revenues, public-room rental and A/V revenue saw greatest POR revenue change - THE 2020 COVID-influenced lodging industry recession resulted in some noticeable changes to the way hotels provide F&B service…
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Looking more closely at the reasons for changing attendance, 38% of corporates and 51% of associations/not for profits say the challenge is delegates’ unwillingness to travel long distances…
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Macau hotel occupancy rate hits 82.8% in October, led by 5-star hotels
The average occupancy rate of Macau’s hotel rooms grew by 41.1 percentage points year-on-year to reach 82.8% in October, also improved from the 78.6% rate notched in August…
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6th ROC conference: spotlight on dynamic insights and Industry evolution strategies
The 6th edition of the annual ROC Middle East Commercial Strategy Conference kicked off with a day filled with insightful discussions and expert dialogues, signaling the beginning of a transformative event in the realm of hospitality and tourism…
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Hospitality company Peerless Hotels eyes doubling of rooms over five years
Peerless would also look for partners so that the properties can be reached to different feeder markets - Peerless Hotels, part of the Peerless General Finance & Investment Company, is planning to double the number of rooms in the next five years as…
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A comprehensive guide to hotel housekeeping
The past year has been economically challenging for many hotels. As a cost-intensive department, housekeeping is often the first target of strategic optimization and cost reduction…
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Historic Buenos Aires Building to Open as a Hotel This January
Hotel Casa Lucia will open its doors in January 2024 on the Calle Arroyo, in the fashionable Recoleta neighborhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina…
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Scandic to Rebrand Holiday Inn City Centre in Downtown Helsinki
Scandic Hotels has signed a long-term agreement with landlord Exilion to extend the agreement and rebrand the Holiday Inn City Centre in downtown Helsinki…
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