The Orchid Hotel Pune hosts comprehensive Safety Week Program
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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The Orchid Hotel Pune hosts comprehensive Safety Week Program
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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Should Revenue Management Be Involved in Reputation Management?
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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Statement Regarding the Termination of Choice Hotel’s Proposed Takeover of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
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has learned that Choice Hotels International has abandoned its proposed acquisition of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and withdrawn its nominations to replace Wyndham’s Board of Directors…
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Hyatt Regency Albert Embankment: Uncovering the Owner’s Secrets and Service Shortfalls
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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Legal victory for AHLA: Joint employer rule revision overturned
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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Mandarin Oriental announce it has achieved GSTC-Committed status
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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All About Service: The Golden Hotel’s Tim Gerhold on the Hospitality Road Taken
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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Starwood Capital and Jaws plan public listing via merger
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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NYC fines hotel company $1.2M over illegal short-term rentals
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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Hotel executives say 'junk fee' rules should apply to all
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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Get Inside the Mind of a Hotel Owner
Understanding the challenges facing your host hotel’s owners can provide a useful perspective on their group-business decisions…
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Accor’s New Chief Strategist Seeks Luxury Growth Beyond Hotels
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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Surge in plant-based meat dishes
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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How a Vermont Ski Area Roared Back From a Financial Scandal
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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Implementing an ESG plan in the hotel sector
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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Singapore firm makes first hotel purchase with £100m London site
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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American Hotel & Lodging Association Adopts Green Key Sustainability Program
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) will both be adopting the Green Key Global Sustainability certification program across their respective countries, beginning April 1…
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Hotel-Condominium Governance Litigation - Could IconBrickell Go National?
In 2020, the Florida Third District Court of Appeal issued the IconBrickell decision that has had a profound effect on the way practitioners and developers think about the legal landscape of mixed-use properties throughout the state of Florida…
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The cost of living and the lack of affordable housing for seasonal staff in the hotel sector is causing problems this season. Meliá was one of the large chains that were forced to house workers in their own hotels to cope with the problem last year…
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IHG PROJECTS $1 BILLION SHAREHOLDER RETURN FOLLOWING STRONG 2023
It aims to grow luxury without neglecting mid-scale business - IHG HOTELS & RESORTS reported a 23 percent increase in profit from reportable segments in 2023, surpassing the $1 billion milestone for the first time…
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In hotel franchise fight, both sides warn of impact on World Cup readiness
Debate about how prepared New Jersey is for the 2026 World Cup final has focused on the beleaguered NJ Transit and MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, where the match will take place…
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The rising cost of doing business is the most serious challenge facing hotels this year, according to new research from the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF)…
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