Why luxury Scottish hotel firm is looking to youth to develop talent of the future
A Scottish hotel group has welcomed nearly 20 apprentices as part of an initiative aimed at boosting the number of young people working in the sector.
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Why luxury Scottish hotel firm is looking to youth to develop talent of the future
A Scottish hotel group has welcomed nearly 20 apprentices as part of an initiative aimed at boosting the number of young people working in the sector.
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Edinburgh hotel apologises as £436-a-night guest 'has to queue for biscuits'
An Edinburgh West End hotel manager has apologised after a guest slammed staff for having to “queue to buy a biscuit” after paying £436 for one night.
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James Bermingham of Virgin Hotels Collection on growth and synergies
Last year, Virgin Group combined its two hospitality businesses under a new parent brand, Virgin Hotels Collection. The consolidated portfolio comprises the Virgin Hotels brand and the company's ultraluxe Virgin Limited Edition properties. Hotels…
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Why franchising can be a ‘win-win’ for the industry
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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Tourists are fighting for the best spots at the beach with parasols
Spanish sunbed wars look to have escalated with tourists now battling for the best umbrella on the beach - by dashing out at the crack of dawn to mark their territory over prime shoreline parasols.
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NUMA Group Buys UK’s Lifestyle Apart Hotel & Serviced Apartment Brand Native Places
The NUMA Group, Europe's leading operator of a fully digitalised hospitality platform, today announces the acquisition of a lifestyle apart hotel brand Native Places from Native Holdings. NUMA Group has acquired 100% of Native Places the short-stay…
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BlueRock Consulting launches the Luxury Hotel Benchmarking Report
BlueRock Consulting, a boutique management consulting firm launched the Luxury Hotel Benchmarking Report, providing financial performance metrics for the luxury hotel industry in the selected Mediterranean countries, based on participation and…
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The inside scoop: George Fleck
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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Minor Hotels Appoints Puneet Dhawan as Head of Asia
Global hotel operator Minor Hotels has appointed Puneet Dhawan as Head of Asia, a strategic move aligning with the group's expansion plans across Asia and India. Effective this July, Dhawan will oversee the performance of all Minor Hotels properties…
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What’s behind Guldsmeden Hotels’ industry leading sustainability stance?
Nestled in the heart of Berlin is Lulu Guldsmeden, a charming hotel that blends a warm atmosphere with spacious, eye-catching rooms and a focus on sustainability.
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Hybrid brand Kabannas expands across Europe
A new hybrid accommodation brand, with the look and feel of a lively hostel, is making ground as the well-backed Kabannas looks to acquire further sites in European city centres for conversion to its format…
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HotelREZ announces 74 new hotels amidst continued global expansion
HotelREZ, one of the world’s fastest growing hotel representation companies, continues to expand its client base in key international markets with the addition of several prestigious hotels.
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Will overseas buyers come for Eccles Hotel with €5m price tag?
MIGHT an overseas buyer come to the fore for one of Ireland's oldest hotels, the Victorian timepiece Eccles Hotel in West Cork holiday beauty spot Glengarriff?
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Hamburg's new green hotel, events space opens in converted WWII bunker
Hamburg's latest tourist attraction, a converted World War II bunker now serving as a green hotel, bar and events space, opened to the public in July.
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Breakfast, best meal of the day, not always…
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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Scandic Go accelerates growth in Sweden with office conversions
Scandic Hotels Group is expanding its budget brand, Scandic Go, through the conversion of existing office buildings in Gothenburg and Umeå, Sweden.
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The Top 10 Accounts Receivable Controls
“AR” as we commonly refer to the sub department of the accounting function is a mainstay in any larger group-based hotel. In these juggernauts the importance of efficiently collecting your money is mission critical. Not only do we take the chance…
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What Germany’s struggling economy means for hotel investors
Germany is losing its attractiveness for investors with a number of studies by companies such as EY and KPMG showing that the country is no longer the darling it once was.
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