Edmonton mixologist named World Class Bartender of the Year
Members of Edmonton's hospitality community can hold their heads a little higher this week after one of their own took home the World Class Bartender of the Year title for 2021. James Grant represented Canada in the Diageo World Class Global…
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Hilton to debut new hotel in Singapore – its largest in the Asia-Pacific region
Hospitality group Hilton is set to debut a new flagship-branded hotel in Singapore, its largest in the Asia-Pacific. Hilton Singapore Orchard, which features a total of 1,080 rooms, will open in January 2022 in the heart of Orchard Road following an…
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Hotel developer still under active investigation into conduct as director
THE developer behind the stalled George Best Hotel project in Belfast is still under active investigation by the Department for the Economy over his conduct as director in the lead up to the company falling into administration…
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Investment group launches appeal after Min development plans rejected
An investment group based out of Singapore has lodged an appeal after its plans to turn a Bath hospital into a luxury hotel were refused…
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Virgin Galactic completes successful test flight with Richard Branson aboard
Swashbuckling billionaire Richard Branson hurtled into space aboard his own winged rocket ship Sunday, bringing astro-tourism a step closer to reality and beating out his exceedingly richer rival Jeff Bezos…
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Seren Collection shifts staff to four-day week and introduces profit share scheme
Seren Collection in Wales has announced plans to roll out a four-day working work across all its venues and introduce a profit share scheme in 2022.
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Oyo Hotels Eliminates U.S. and China as Focus for Growth
Oyo, the India-based budget hotel chain and booking platform, plans to focus its growth efforts on India, Southeast Asia, and Europe while pulling back on its former core markets of China and the U.S.
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Porsche Design And Steigenberger To Establish Joint Hotel Brand
Functional design and a unique brand experience are about to merge at the very highest level. Dr…
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Hoteliers Update Food-Handling Policies As Groups Return
Hoteliers had to change how they served food to guests during the pandemic, but as the recovery nears, they must again adapt what food and beverages they serve and how they serve them when large groups and events business return…
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Hilton does away with daily housekeeping for most U.S. hotels
Hilton has made daily housekeeping optional across most of its brands in the U.S. Effective this week, daily housekeeping will be performed only upon request.
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Radisson Hotel Group Americas Moves Headquarters to St. Louis Park
Transwestern Real Estate Services (TRS) announces that Radisson Hotel Group Americas signed a 36,000 square-foot, long-term lease in St. Louis Park…
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Is the multi-day tours segment poised for a strong future?
Multi-day tours have had a tough 15 months, with many operators still not seeing any bookings coming in.
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Horwath HTL Announce New Offices To Cover Germany, Austria And Switzerland
Horwath HTL, the global leader in hospitality consulting announced the launch of a brand-new practice covering the key markets of Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
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AHLA: 21 of top 25 U.S. hotel markets in depression or recession
Despite an uptick in leisure travel, a new report released by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) shows that the road to recovery for the hotel industry is long—with 21 of the top 25 U.S…
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7 tasks your questionnaire tool must fulfill
Some may dismiss the classic hotel questionnaire as an outmoded feedback tool. But fact is that it has not lost its relevance…
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Whittlebury Park Offers Student Work Placements
Whittlebury Park in Northamptonshire is offering a number of paid work placements to students interested in a career in hospitality to help them gain valuable skills and an in-depth understanding of the industry…
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Cyber Attacks Are Spiking – Is Your Hotel Prepared?
Steven Chabinsky once said, “Thinking of cybersecurity solely as an IT issue is like believing that an entire company’s workforce, from the CEO down, is just one big HR issue.”
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Radisson Hotel Group signs seven Moroccan properties
Radisson Hotel Group has announced plans to open seven hotels in Morocco, adding over 1,600 rooms to the group’s portfolio.
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