European Hotel Recovery Threatened by Lockdowns
Hotels in Europe were only just getting the wind back in their sails, and now it looks like the recovery momentum could quickly stall over governmental responses to the Omicron variant.
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European Hotel Recovery Threatened by Lockdowns
Hotels in Europe were only just getting the wind back in their sails, and now it looks like the recovery momentum could quickly stall over governmental responses to the Omicron variant.
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Rebranding distressed hotels takes more than swapping out signage
Stay-in-place orders, travel restrictions and cancellations intended to control the spread of COVID-19 caused a severe drop in hotel occupancy and revenue…
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5 Ways to Encourage a Speak Up Culture in Hospitality
As the Great Resignation sweeps across the globe, it doubles as a catalyst for hospitality leaders to reflect on workplace culture and environment. It brings a timely reminder that the market moves quickly and workplace adaptability is crucial…
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Hospitality Technology Announces 2021 Hotel Visionary Award Winners
Choice Hotels International and Loews Hotels & Co. honored for outstanding achievement, vision and leadership in technological innovation.
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STR Reports Paris Leads Europe in New Year's Hotel Booking Levels
Lifted by the upcoming holiday season, hotel occupancy on the books is rising in Paris with a peak of more than 70% on New Year’s Eve, according to STR’s Forward STAR.
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Oliver’s Travels Names the Most Luxurious Ski Resorts in Europe
Luxury travel specialist Oliver’s Travels has just released a brand-new study that ranks the best ski resorts in Europe…
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UNWTO and Bellavista to Open International Tourism Education and Training Hub in Switzerland
UNWTO is to work with the Bellavista Institute of Higher Education on a new International Centre associated to the UNWTO Academy for tourism training in Switzerland.
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Marriott to add 30 luxury hotels to global portfolio in 2022
Marriott International has announced plans to expand its luxury global portfolio next year…
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HB Exclusive: 2022: The bridge year to re-igniting profitability in hospitality
There has been a tendency to focus on the negative over the past nearly two years, and rightly so. We’ve watched the trends, hoping our industry would bounce back more quickly than it has…
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David Kong receives inaugural Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), The American Hotel & Lodging Foundation and The BHN Group have revealed that David Kong, the recently retired president/CEO of BWH Hotel Group, has been named the inaugural recipient of the Arne…
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2022 predictions for business events
2022 will be a year of rebuilding and recovery for the business events, accommodation, and meetings industry, according to the HBAA, soon to be known as beam.
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Five proven methods to boost security at your hotel
As a hotel manager or owner, your primary goal in business is more than just operating at a profit. You also want to make sure that your guests have a safe and enjoyable stay while on your property, too…
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Inside the brand new royal suite at Sweden's ice hotel
It's undoubtedly one of the coolest hotels in the world, and Sweden's ICEHOTEL has just launched its 32nd incarnation with a touch of royal magic.
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Hilton CEO Nassetta on Managing Through the Current Crisis
Many travel CEOs have talked about the opportunities that the Covice crisis brought about, but it will be some time before we see which ones actually took advantage of this period to improve things for their guests or other travelers…
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Top digital marketing trends and predictions for 2022
It’s that time again when we all collectively look at the digital trends and opportunities for the new year. Naturally, Google leaders from across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) are looking ahead too…
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It turns out that the Golden Rule is a maxim hoteliers need to pay heed to when it comes to their own employees…
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Does Artificial Intelligence Have a Place in the Travel Industry?
Why AI Technology has Failed the Hospitality Industry – Thus Far
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Camping, glamping sector builds beyond pandemic popularity
Campgrounds, glamping sites, recreational vehicles and anything else that offered fresh air, physical distance and a decreased chance of cancellation due to Covid-19 regulations saw significant boosts in bookings in 2020…
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