Management

LuxUrban Hotels, an “asset-light” Miami-based hotel chain that leases buildings instead of buying them, is struggling to emerge from a flood of lawsuits accusing it of shady business practices and not paying its bills. Last month, the firm was…
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Koko Global Hospitality Group (KGH), a hotel operator backed by Singapore-based venture builder REAPRA, has expanded its footprint in the Philippines by clinching a partnership deal to manage the 100-room Tropicana Suites Residences in Malate…
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Choice Hotels International's decision to drop its hostile takeover bid for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the second high-profile travel deal to disintegrate this month.
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A five-star hotel in Venice might just be one of the best chances for creditors of its insolvent owner, Signa Prime Selection AG, to recoup some of their losses.
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For more than a century, the Brown Palace epitomized elegance and excellence in Denver. But the landmark hotel has been on a downward slide in recent years. And that thud you just heard? The Brown is cutting its longtime doormen and bell staff and…
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The DoubleTree by Hilton Hartford and The Revel Apartments, a premier mixed-use development, today celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The ceremony was attended by distinguished guests, including Ned Lamont, Governor of…
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The Safety Week Program aimed to equip employees with the knowledge and skills to effectively handle any emergency situation that might arise.
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We know that reputation management is important, but how involved should revenue managers be in that process? I brought this topic to the leaders of the HSMAI Revenue Optimization Advisory Board to discuss our role in reputation management. Below…
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The Federal Trade Commission has learned that Choice Hotels International has abandoned its proposed acquisition of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and withdrawn its nominations to replace Wyndham’s Board of Directors…
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With the Hyatt Regency The Churchill now cutting back the elite breakfast benefit I was looking at some of the other Hyatt properties in London and went down a rabbit hole.
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Kevin Carey, the Interim President & CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), made a statement following the decision by the U.S…
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This recognition is a testament to the Group's adoption of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) Industry Criteria v3.0, said Laurent Kleitman, CEO of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.
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Tim Gerhold, general manager, The Golden Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection in Golden, Colorado, definitely has the often-mentioned hospitality gene. That guest-first sensibility was on full display when, mid-interview with LODGING, he didn’t hesitate…
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The war between Hamas and Israel has had a negative impact on Israel's hotel rankings in the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide, according to a FOX News report on Wednesday.
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Investment affiliates of Starwood Capital Group, which hold interests in a range of hotel properties, and Jaws Mustang Acquisition Corp (NYSEA: JWSM), a special purpose acquisition company, announced today their intention to merge, leading to a…
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As a dynamic player in the hospitality industry, Roseate Hotels & Resorts has continuously demonstrated its commitment to the growth and development of its human capital. In line with this, is the establishment of the Roseate Learning Centre, a…
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A hotel company accused of reaping millions of dollars from nearly 70 illegal short-term rental units in Manhattan and Brooklyn will pay a $1.2 million fine to New York City as part of a settlement filed in state Supreme Court on Monday…
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Amid mounting U.S. legislative pressure on "junk fees," hospitality industry leaders say they welcome regulation as long as it is evenly applied across the lodging sector as a whole…
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Understanding the challenges facing your host hotel’s owners can provide a useful perspective on their group-business decisions…
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Gilda Perez-Alvarado surprised some hotel industry vets when she joined Accor last October, becoming its chief strategy officer. She switched from being the Global CEO of hotel broker JLL…
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Rakesh Sethi, Corporate Executive Chef, South Asia – Radisson Hotel Group, sets the food trends for 2024. The culinary landscape from a fine-dining perspective will observe these prominent trends.
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Less than a decade ago, the biggest fraud in ski industry history nearly took down a beloved ski area. But Jay Peak, long known for its powder, has since transformed into a sparkling modern resort…
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Many organizations feel they need to do something to address their sustainability agenda, but where to start? To quote David Allen, “You can do anything, but not everything.”
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Sun Venture, which already owns the mixed-use 1 New Oxford Street development, is expanding its property portfolio in the Capital. They acquired a 280-bed central London hotel for a reported £100 million, marking its first foray into hospitality…
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