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Last week, on a Swedish train somewhere between Linkoping and Mjolby, as I struggled to open a bag of cheesy doofers that was to serve as my lunch, my travel companions began unwrapping their own picnics. Some, like me, had made hasty and…
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London’s D&D restaurant group isn’t the only major player in UK hospitality to significantly invest in outdoor spaces over the past 17 years…
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This is going to sound harsh, but I find big hotel chains to be among the more duplicitous businesses in travel. Ouch, I said it, give me bed bugs and an overcooked egg!
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The sharing economy in travel has seen remarkable growth, reaching a market size of $10.7 billion in the GCC alone by 2024. Lovrenc Kessler and Mohit Agrawal from Simon-Kucher discuss the trend and outline some of the strategic moves the hospitality…
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Staying at a nice hotel feels like such an indulgence, but even the most basic accommodations can be quite pricey. To upgrade to a larger room or one with a scenic view, for example, may be desirable but does not always fit into your travel budget…
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Chinese mainland netizens are calling for a boycott of a hotel chain owned by a Taiwan-based company after its hotel in Paris, popular among Chinese mainland travelers, refused to display the Chinese national flag despite the fact that the hotel was…
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A series of disappointing stays courtesy of wealthy but inexperienced owners has our editor at large recoiling from a growing blight in the travel industry.
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Earlier this week, a federal judge ruled that Google was illegally maintaining monopoly over Internet search and was using its dominance to squash the competition. Google announced that it was planning to appeal this ruling and was “focused on…
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With a long family history in hospitality, Ryan Rivett shares his outlook on the “desirable” extended stay segment and his strategy for My Place as it celebrates 10 years of franchising.
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The diversity of hospitality workforces is rising and HR policies to support equity and inclusion must keep pace, say experts in the matter.
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It’s probably escaped most people’s attention, what with the football, the election, the Ukraine war, the horrors of Gaza, the assassination attempt and the revelation that the most powerful human on the planet has the intellectual sharpness of a…
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A successful franchising strategy should ensure “there is a brand for every owner and a brand for every guest”, according to Amit Sripathi, EVP & chief development officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. “Gen Z and Millennials are very different from…
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We chat to the vice president and global brand leader of W Hotels about its evolving identity and whether there are too many brands out there.
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Working as part of the hospitality industry can often be a curse, you always look around, scan the room, and observe operations. When you see a smooth, well-run business with satisfied customers, you feel proud of your profession. It’s when things…
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When the Global Wellness Institute released its latest valuation report this year, it forecasted that the wellness tourism market would surge from $651 billion in 2022 to $1,4 trillion by 2027, making it one of the fastest growing and robust sectors…
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A recent industry report claimed that there were distinct advantages of partnering with the OTAs.
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Break the first rule that says your resume must show every job you have ever had in your career.
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Anders Johannesson, GM of Hilton Dubai Creek Hotel & Residences, discusses his hospitality journey and explains how a collaborative philosophy is the driving force behind the success of the property.
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