Good morning! Hotels have been through the wringer since the start of the pandemic. The leisure and hospitality industry lost 8 million jobs in the first two months of the pandemic—more than any other industry…
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Good morning! Hotels have been through the wringer since the start of the pandemic. The leisure and hospitality industry lost 8 million jobs in the first two months of the pandemic—more than any other industry…
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Grazzy, the digital tipping platform driving higher earnings for hotel workers, has been named a preferred technology provider by Hyatt Hotels…
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Wyndham board deems Choice Hotels' new offer "a step backwards"
U.S. hotel operator Wyndham Hotels and Resorts (WH.N) said on Tuesday a new letter from Choice Hotels (CHH.N) "represents a step backwards" and the terms outlined are not in the best interests of Wyndham or its shareholders…
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Ignace Bauwens named chief executive of Hand Picked Hotels
The former chief operating officer of Corinthia Hotels has been appointed chief executive of Hand Picked Hotels. Ignace Bauwens will be taking over from current CEO Julia Hands on 1 December…
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Today in history: The Vegas MGM Grand fire killed 87 - Let's remember them
Today in history, in 1980, fire in the 26-floor MGM Grand hotel casino in Las Vegas killed 87 people and injured over 700. Improper ventilation and several safety code violations were blamed for the disaster…
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The case for modular hotels in New England - by MacKenzie and Carter
Back in 2013 at an industry event in Orlando, FL., the idea was hatched that hotels did not always have to be stick-built on site but rather could be built in a factory, transported to a site, and lowered in place by a crane…
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ACCOR ENHANCE LOYALTY PROGRAMME BENEFITS
Accor has announced a new partnership with National Australia Bank (NAB) to bring enhanced benefits to members of its Accor Live Limitless loyalty programme (ALL)…
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Marriott's Capuano Shares Near-Term Outlook, Long-Term Optimism for Hotel Segment
'Blended' Travel Demand Might Be Permanent, CEO Says - Marriott International, one of the hotel industry's largest global brand companies, has now been a public company for 70 years…
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Six Senses Fort Barwara appoints Aaron McGrath as new Regional General Manager
Six Senses Fort Barwara has appointed Aaron McGrath as Regional General Manager…
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IHG maximizes hospitality with multicloud
The hotel multinational’s multicloud architecture delivers innovative digital services to thousands of franchises and their guests, with an eye toward improving both customer experience and the bottom line…
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Fairmont Royal York receives Zero Carbon Building certification
Transformative project on historic building in downtown Toronto provides a roadmap for completing innovative, complex and financially viable hotel deep carbon retrofits…
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Minor Hotels’ Outstanding Commitment to Conservation and Innovation Recognized
Minor Hotels, a leading hotel owner, operator and investor, has been recognised for its excellence in hospitality and sustainability with two wins and three finalists at the annual Hospitality Awards 2023, held in Paris on November 9, 2023…
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Hilton Hotel: Nine investors show interest
Nine investors have responded to a proposal forwarded by the the Government acting through the Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilisation and National Policies when Expressions of Interest (EOI) from potential investors for the acquisition of…
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Marriott Bonvoy Kicks Off Largest Cyber Week Sale to Date
Today Marriott Bonvoy is announcing its largest Cyber Week Sale to date. With more than 6,500 participating properties across its unparalleled portfolio, the sale is the perfect time for members to book the gift of travel this holiday season…
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Marriott CEO on new Mercedes partnership, hospitality and demand in Vegas
Marriott CEO Tony Capuano joins 'Squawk on the Street' to discuss the company's partnership with Mercedes-AMG, the hotel's hospitality plans surrounding the big weekend, and more.
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YOTEL to debut aparthotel product in May 2024
UK: Hospitality brand YOTEL has revealed it will open its first aparthotel in London next year, as well as three additional openings worldwide. YOTELPAD London Stratford will mark the brand’s seventh property in the UK…
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Tysons-based Hilton named world’s best workplace in annual Fortune ranking
The best place to work in the world can be found right in Tysons, according to a new Fortune magazine ranking…
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Aimbridge Hospitality Announces Executive Leadership Transitions
PLANO, Texas, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aimbridge Hospitality, a leading, global hospitality management company and the world's largest third-party hotel operator, today announced the transition plan for Michael J…
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