25 Years of sky-high thrills: 10 memorable moments from Dubai's Burj Al Arab Helipad
Dubai's most famous hotel is celebrating its 25th anniversary on Sunday.
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25 Years of sky-high thrills: 10 memorable moments from Dubai's Burj Al Arab Helipad
Dubai's most famous hotel is celebrating its 25th anniversary on Sunday.
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Indian travellers shaping the future of global hospitality: SiteMinder
SiteMinder has revealed that Indian travellers are emerging as the most influential change-driving force in the global hotel industry in its SiteMinder’s Changing Traveller Report 2025, the largest survey globally on accommodation…
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Minor Hotels’ Yuan Fang on Expanding into Greece and Beyond
With Greece emerging as a strategic focus for the global hospitality industry, Minor Hotels — a Bangkok-based group operating more than 550 properties across 56 countries — has identified the country as a key destination for both urban and resort…
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European hotel properties ‘poised to lead surge in hospitality investment’
The European hotel sector is in for “an active year” in 2025, according to a report by a real estate adviser.
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Hotels remain bright spot as Germany craves stability
The collapse of Germany’s government the day after Donald Trump was elected US president was an unexpected footnote to a week of political upheaval.
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NICs rise will force businesses to close, warn hospitality bosses
Hospitality businesses will be forced to close while others will have to slash jobs and investment as a result of changes to national insurance announced in the budget, according to a letter to the chancellor signed by the bosses of more than 200 of…
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In the hotel industry, there are no mixed signals on mixed-use development
Live, work, play has become a credo for a growing real estate portfolio where residents can combine their homes, employment and diversions in one compact setting. Mixed-use developments that include hotels are not a new idea, but they do fit…
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Les Roches and ILUNION Hotels unveil the first Hotel Innovation Barometer, offering a comprehensive look at how over 40 international hotel companies of various sizes are leveraging innovation to boost competitiveness…
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Turkey’s hotel scene ripe for international investment
The Tourism Investment Forum (TIF), organized by the Turkish Tourism Investors Association (TTYD), has become a key B2B platform for tourism investments in Türkiye. TIF 2024, themed "Destination Future Türkiye," will be held on November 26-27 at…
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In a reflection of the industry’s robust post-pandemic recovery, IBTM World is set to welcome a record number of hotel exhibitors to Fira de Barcelona from November 19 to 21, 2024. This year’s event, celebrating two decades in Barcelona, will see…
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Beyond work: how hotels are redefining the office conversion
Hotels are breathing new life into underused office spaces, turning them into multifunctional hubs that revitalise city streets and provide fresh opportunities for community engagement, writes Dexter Moren…
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Why brand repositioning requires careful scrutiny
Selecting the right brand as part of a hotel repositioning can change the asset’s future in a fundamental way, but plenty of nuance remains around brand choice, delegates heard at the IHIF Asia.
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Andalucía is the Spanish region with the most hotel construction and investment, new data shows…
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Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and Eastern Europe, is excited to announce the appointment of Ugur Talayhan as Country Manager for Türkiye, Eastern and Central Europe, effective September…
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The Trump Organization wants to open a luxury hotel in the heart of Israel
Donald Trump’s family business tried to open a luxury hotel in Jerusalem, Israel, according to a report.
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Leadership hiring and retention: A looming crisis
The most effective strategy for attracting and retaining leadership talent will be offering wealth creation opportunities, such as equity participation, profit-sharing models, or even long-term incentives tied to the company’s growth and success…
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We speak to the CEO of Raffles and Fairmont about the evolution of the brands and the future of the luxury hospitality industry.
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Meet Bengaluru hotel's work-from-home receptionist. Netizens debate over innovation vs inconvenience
A Bengaluru hotel recently introduced a virtual receptionist, where guest services are managed remotely via video conference, prompting mixed reactions online. Ananya Narang, CEO of Entourage, shared her surprise at checking into a hotel with no…
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