LABOR Hotel CEOs Prioritize Their Own Paychecks, Not Improvements for Their Companies or Workers
Labor disputes are continuing to rage between unionized hotel workers and the bosses at three major chains: Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt.
read more
LABOR Hotel CEOs Prioritize Their Own Paychecks, Not Improvements for Their Companies or Workers
Labor disputes are continuing to rage between unionized hotel workers and the bosses at three major chains: Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt.
read more
Hotel Staff Reveal The 6 Biggest Mistakes Guests Make During Their Stay
Want a premium hotel experience? Don't make these errors on your next trip.
read more
Thousands of hotel workers across several U.S. cities went on strike over the weekend because of COVID-19 pandemic-era cuts made to the hospitality industry that they say resulted in lower wages and higher workloads…
read more
Global hotel rates starting to rise ‘more moderately’
Hotel prices in key global business travel cities are now going up at a “more moderate rate” than in the previous two years, according to the latest data from accommodation booking specialist HotelHub…
read more
Hoxton hotels owner is betting on Americas and Middle East as it plans to open 27,000 new rooms
Ennismore, the group behind the Hoxton hotel chain, is betting on the Middle East and the Americas for its growth after warning that Europe is becoming “challenging” for hotel development.
read more
An upscale hotel has launched a sensual 'self love' package for $350 per night.
read more
ResortPass Lets You Feel Like A Hotel Guest, Even For One Day
Michael Wolf has a new vision of hospitality, and it’s called “day-guesting.” He’s the chief executive officer of ResortPass, a digital platform that lets you day-guest at luxury hotels and enjoy amenities like pools, deluxe spas, rooms and fitness…
read more
The Hotelification of Offices, With Signature Scents and Saltwater Spas
Hoping to lure workers back to their desks, companies are designing “work resorts,” luxe spaces meant to compete with the comforts and versatility of their living room.
read more
MGM Resorts Welcomes Global Hospitality Leader Keith Barr to Board
In a significant move, MGM Resorts International has appointed Keith Barr, the former CEO of IHG Hotels & Resorts, to its Board of Directors. Barr, a globally recognized leader in the hospitality industry, brings over 30 years of experience to the…
read more
The global hotel industry is experiencing a significant surge in development, with the United States and China at the forefront. According to Lodging Econometrics’ (LE) Q2 2024 Global Construction Pipeline Trend Report, the worldwide hotel…
read more
Holistic approach key to retaining talent and maximizing profit
The evolving landscape of human resources in the hospitality industry has become a focal point as companies grapple with the twin challenges of talent acquisition and retention, particularly as labour shortages continue to plague the sector…
read more
What I learned leading a customer service seminar at an elite Mexican hotel
A few years ago, the manager of a boutique hotel in Guanajuato asked me to lead a customer service training for the hotel’s reception, restaurant and cleaning staff. As a business trainer in the United States, I’d led customer service training many…
read more
Auberge Resorts Collection names new CEO
Christian Clerc has been named president and CEO of Auberge Resorts Collection. Clerc succeeds former president and CEO Craig Reid, who is retiring after 10 years at the helm of the company. Clerc's appointment is effective Sept…
read more
Hospitality Expert Heather McCrory Appointed Chair of Green Key Global Inaugural Board
Green Key Global, the sole sustainability certification tailored specifically for the hotel industry, has announced the appointment of its inaugural board of directors. Heather McCrory, a seasoned hospitality professional with 40 years of…
read more
San Francisco's glitzy hotels have been plunged into massive debt following a dramatic drop off in tourism to the Golden Gate City.
read more
Daily Housekeeping: A Source of Contention for Hotels, Guests, and Unions
We all remember those days in March 2020 when we realized that Covid 19 was going to be different than anything we had experienced in our lives. Almost overnight, the entire country shut down. As we dealt with the unknown, reports informed us that…
read more
Lissoni Architecture designs moody, minimal interiors for AKA NoMad hotel
New York-based Lissoni Architecture has completed a hotel in Manhattan's NoMad neighbourhood, featuring minimalist interiors that blend Scandinavian and Japanese influences.
read more
Marriott sues franchisee hotel for morphing into NYC migrant shelter
Marriott International Inc. is suing one of its franchisee hotels in Jamaica, Queens, for $2.6 million, alleging that it breached its contract with the hospitality giant by morphing into a city shelter for migrants…
read more