Andrea Scherz Named Chairman of The Leading Hotels of the World’s Executive Committee
The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) has elected Andrea Scherz as the chairman of its Executive Committee. Scherz, who held the position since the New Year, is the proprietor and general manager of Gstaad Palace in Switzerland…
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Gender Gap Narrows in Hospitality Leadership Roles
Castell Project Reports 1 in 6 Women Hold Vice President Titles With Hotel Companies. Women are growing their presence in leadership roles in the U.S. hospitality industry, both in executive positions as well as in public-speaking engagements…
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IHG Announces Retirement of Patrick Cescau As Chair
InterContinental Hotels Group ("IHG") today announces: The retirement of Non-Executive Chair Patrick Cescau from the IHG Board, effective 31 August 2022…
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David Kong receives inaugural Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), The American Hotel & Lodging Foundation and The BHN Group have revealed that David Kong, the recently retired president/CEO of BWH Hotel Group, has been named the inaugural recipient of the Arne…
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The Corona virus Pandemic is far from over,” screams the most recent Deutsche Welle (DW) headline…
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Former Apple Leisure Group chairman expects all-inclusive boom to continue
Two decades ago, Alex Zozaya looked into his hospitality crystal ball and saw boom times for all-inclusive resorts, a prediction that proved prescient.
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IN THE BIG CHAIR - NICOLAS HUSS OF HOTELBEDS
Nicolas Huss became CEO of Hotelbeds just over six months ago, taking up the reins from chairman Joan Vila. Huss has a background in the financial and payments industry and was previously CEO of Ingenico and Visa Europe…
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INTERVIEW: STEPHEN ALDEN, CEO, RAFFLES & ORIENT EXPRESS
Following a remarkable career spanning three decades in the hospitality industry, Stephen Alden was appointed CEO of Raffles and Orient Express in May…
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INTERVIEW: STEFAN RIER & LUKAS RUNGGER, FOUNDERS, NOA
When Stefan Rier and Lukas Rungger first met and bonded over a few beers, they didn’t realise how significant their friendship and shared design ethos would be…
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The difference between expense and investment
In the hotel business we need to be relevant and on top of the key issues that make our venture successful and ultimately sustainable in the long run.
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Four Seasons President/CEO John Davison to retire next year
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts President/CEO John Davison has informed the company’s board of directors that he intends to retire in 2022. He will continue to lead the company until the selection and onboarding of a new CEO is completed next year…
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Larry Cuculic named Best Western president/CEO
Lawrence (Larry) M. Cuculic has been appointed the new president/CEO of BWH Hotel Group…
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Arash Azarbarzin Named Chief Executive Officer for Highgate
Highgate announced yesterday the appointment of industry pioneer, Arash Azarbarzin, as Chief Executive Officer. The pivotal hire signifies Highgate's increased focus on building a world-class team and expanding its luxury and lifestyle capabilities…
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Kempinski Extends Bernold Schroeder's Mandate As Chairman of the Management Board of Kempinski
The Kempinski Supervisory Board has resolved on an early extension of Bernold Schroeder’s mandate as Chairman of the Management Board of Kempinski AG and confirmed his role as Chief Executive Officer of the Kempinski Group. Mr…
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BWH Hotel Group Announces Retirement of David Kong, President and CEO
BWH Hotel Group announced that David Kong, president and CEO, will be retiring at the end of 2021. Kong, the industry’s longest running CEO, joined Best Western Hotels & Resorts in 2001 and was named CEO in 2004…
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33 years ago, Joachim Marusczyk was a young public servant at the headquarters of German railway company Deutsche Bahn and a man who was always one step ahead. He was responsible for the revamping of major stations and for hotel and catering leases…
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Founder Dave Johnson departs Aimbridge Hospitality
Dave Johnson, founder/executive chairman, Aimbridge Hospitality, has left the company to pursue other external opportunities.
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The Hospitality Employee Conundrum and How to Adapt
As we come out of the pandemic, the conundrum of finding and retaining hotel employees has reached new levels…
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