4 key trends shaping the local hotel industry in South Africa
According to Robert Chifunyise, the General Manager at The Catalyst Hotel by Newmark, 2023 brought forth transformative trends that shaped South Africa’s hospitality sector that will also continue to redefine the industry further in 2024…
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Tourism India - Hygiene and sanitation rating system for the hospitality sector yet to take off
The ranking scheme launched in November last year by the Union Tourism Ministry in collaboration with the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation…
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Tech is easing restaurants' labor needs, but there's an asterisk
Innovation seems to be slowing turnover more than eliminating jobs, at least for now…
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What a luxury hospitality group CEO looks at when inspecting a hotel
Sonia Cheng, CEO of Rosewood Hotel Group, reveals what she's looking for when inspecting properties from her global portfolio.
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Rosewood CEO Sonia Cheng on AI’s potential within hospitality
Sonia Cheng, CEO of Rosewood Hotel Group, which manages hotels in more than 20 countries, reveals to CNBC's Tania Bryer where she thinks AI can be used within the hospitality space.
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Surrenne, a luxury private members club gym and spa launches in London in April, with membership costing £10,000 a year. Spanning almost 2,000sq m across four floors, Surrenne is part of Maybourne Hotel Group’s new all-suite hotel, The Emory…
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Swampscott Hadley School Hotel Developer Picked: Select Board
The Select Board unanimously backed Clearview Investment Management's proposal to renovate the property into a 55- to 60-room hotel…
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Wyndham Simplifies Group Travel, Brings Instant Booking to 5,600+ U.S. Hotels
A win for travel planners and managers, real-time rates and availability go live across industry's largest portfolio of economy and midscale hotels…
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Hotels record highest brand penetration in a decade, but demand may face challenge in India
Top-branded hotels are increasing their supply of rooms, but hotel chains could witness some demand squeeze as the inflow of foreign tourists is not back to pre-COVID levels, while in some metro markets, occupancies are lower due to pressure in the…
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Central bank - Foreign tourists spend €1.2 billion in Estonia in 2023
Nearly 4 million foreign tourists visited Estonia in 2023, spending a combined €1.23 billion while in the country, according to the latest statistical release published by the Bank of Estonia…
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ETIHAD REPORTS JANUARY 2024 TRAFFIC STATISTICS
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has published its preliminary traffic statistics for January 2024…
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TikTokers are booby-trapping their hotel rooms in the name of safety
Creators are going viral with elaborate “Home Alone”-style barricading…
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Kate Actress' new bae, Michael Mwangi: From chef to managing multi-billion hotels
19 things you probably didn't know about Michael Mwangi who is reportedly dating Kate Actress…
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11 of the world’s best luxury hotel bathrooms
Form and function find equal balance in these incredible hotel bathrooms that showcase beautiful design and luxurious amenities. The value of a beautiful bathroom cannot be overstated…
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TUI reveals new hotel line to encourage guests to live in the moment with ‘The Mora’
Brand strategy agency DesignStudio sought to diversify TUI Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio with a luxury hotel line that focuses on being in the moment…
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Hotel sustainability: A full guide for hotel owners
What is hotel sustainability? Hotel sustainability refers to the practices and policies that hotels implement to minimise their environmental impact, promote social responsibility, and ensure economic viability…
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When Jumbos Become Hostels: How This 747 Became One Of Sweden’s Coolest Hotels
This Swedish Jumbo 747 was once a Pan Am Clipper but is now one of the most unique hostels in Europe…
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Radisson added more than 3 800 new rooms in Middle East, Africa last year
Radisson Hotel Group signed 22 additional hotels, resorts and serviced apartments in 2023, adding more than 3 800 rooms to its Middle East and Africa regional portfolio…
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