Europe and Middle East tourism set to return to pre-pandemic level
After stronger than expected recovery last year, 2023 could see international tourist arrivals bounce back to pre-COVID-19 levels in Europe and the Middle East.
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Europe and Middle East tourism set to return to pre-pandemic level
After stronger than expected recovery last year, 2023 could see international tourist arrivals bounce back to pre-COVID-19 levels in Europe and the Middle East.
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Accor announced the creation of Accor One Living – an industry-first platform dedicated to the integration of innovative hospitality solutions into mixed-used developments.
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Wynn and Encore Resorts to Provide Guests with 24/7 Telehealth Services
“We provide elite venues and services to our valued guests and their families. The health and safety of our guests is our number one priority, and this service helps with that promise.”
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Accor restructures leadership for new set-up
Accor has reorganised its executive leadership roles as part of its move to create two business divisions, with the changes taking effect immediately.
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Fashion brands strike a new pose as they enter hospitality ventures
The last several months have seen a handful of fashion-forward brands entering the hotel space, from island-inspired clothing brand Tommy Bahama, which is on track to debut a Southern California resort later this year, to fashion and beauty…
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HILTON ENTERS ECONOMY SEGMENT WITH NEW BRAND SPARK
The Americas Lodging Investment Summit, better known as ALIS, in January, is the first hospitality conference of the new year. It’s also typically a time when lodging companies reveal big announcements, like a new brand…
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5 Restaurant Trends For 2023, According to MICHELIN Restaurant Chefs
More inclusive beverage menus, nanotechnology-powered ingredients and back-to-basics cooking, these are some of the developments we will see in the coming year, say Asia’s leading restaurant chefs.
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Choice Hotels CEO Patrick Pacious Named 'Best CEO' for Fourth Consecutive Year by Comparably
For the fourth year in a row, Choice Hotels International, Inc. President and CEO Patrick Pacious has been named one of the highest-rated CEOs, according to Comparably's 2022 Best CEO rankings…
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Jack Blaha named new CEO of Cendyn
Cendyn, a catalyst for digital transformation in the hospitality industry, today announced the appointment of Jack Blaha as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
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LETTER FROM THE SKIES: THE CHINESE ARE COMING, SO IS AI ON STEROIDS – HELLO, 2023
I AM writing this at 15,000 feet, onboard an ATR 72-500 on a Firefly flight between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur…
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Why Every Hotel Should Have an 'STR Strategy'?
PhocusWright recently reported that 45% of Short-Term Rentals (STR) users compare rentals with hotels.
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Euromonitor Report Releases Top 100 City Destinations for 2022
Paris retained the title of the world’s top city destination, with Dubai and Amsterdam making up the top three. Annual index by global market research company reported on the top global cities for tourism, sustainability, and economic performance…
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Mobile Hotel Tech: The Latest Trends from Asia
From my desk in Bangkok, I can see that the big mobile digital trends affecting North America and Europe are also in play in Asia.
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Marriott adds four Chinese hotels featuring Sheraton’s “new vision”
Marriott is continuing the rollout of its “new vision” for the Sheraton brand, with the addition of four Chinese properties featuring the modernized design concept.
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Service Robots: A Helping Hand for the Hotel Labor Shortage
With the implementation of service robots, the pain points caused by the hotel labor shortage are mitigated by robotics taking on cleaning and hotel food services, allowing employees to focus more of their time catering to the needs of guests…
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We’re taking a look back at HT’s history to gather some key takeaways for the coming year and beyond.
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Hard Rock says Mirage, and its volcano, will live on into 2023
A guitar-shaped room tower will eventually replace it, but the iconic volcano in front of the Mirage on the Las Vegas Strip is getting a bit of a reprieve…
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Average daily hotel rates hit record highs across the U.S., Europe and other major markets this year, and despite signs of a slowing global economy, hospitality's robust pricing power is likely to extend into 2023…
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