Hilton has grand visions for the small NoMad brand
Hilton provided some color about its acquisitions of Graduate Hotels and NoMad Hotels during its Q1 earnings call Wednesday.
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Hilton has grand visions for the small NoMad brand
Hilton provided some color about its acquisitions of Graduate Hotels and NoMad Hotels during its Q1 earnings call Wednesday.
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Cendyn’s World Tour kicks off in New York
Hotel tech companies join forces for a globetrotting adventure of innovation, connection, and industry transformation.
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The last time we did our CEO pay study it was pre-Covid, and things were looking very bright. Then the bottom fell out. Now in a post-Covid environment, it’s interesting to see some companies experiencing total recovery, while others have faced…
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NH Hotel Group rebrands under Minor Hotels banner
Spain-based NH Hotel Group is to be renamed as Minor Hotels Europe & Americas, although its NH Hotels and NH Collection brands will keep their current names.
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Bizarre: Chelsea sell club hotel to subsidiary to avoid points fine
Many were outraged when Chelsea took extreme measures to avoid breaking the profit and sustainability regulations (PSR).
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The group that owns The Grand Hotel in Llandudno and last year closed the Pontins site in Prestatyn has posted boosted profits. Britannia is often under-fire from guests and was named as the UK's worst hotel chain for the 11th consecutive year in…
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Marriott International to Grow in Europe With 100 Conversions and Adaptive Reuse Projects
Marriott International, Inc. announced plans to grow its portfolio in Europe through nearly 100 conversions and adaptive reuse projects by the end of 2026, which represent over 40 percent of its overall European development pipeline…
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The 3 types and the implementation of training and development
Employee training and development is very crucial in employee performance and customer satisfaction. In a previous article, I described the connection of Training & Development to Employee Motivation and Customer Loyalty…
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As my frequent readers know, I have been bemoaning the myths that are thrown out as facts at conferences, podcasts, and in books and blogs that, at best, mislead hospitality leaders and at worst, lead to discrimination based on birth year…
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Motel One founder takes back control in deal valuing chain at $4.5 bln
Germany's Motel One has been placed back in the hands of its founder in a deal valuing the company at 4.1 billion euros ($4.46 billion) and paving the way for plans to take the hotel chain public, it said on Tuesday…
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Guesty, a leading software platform for property management in the short-term rental (STR) and hospitality sector, has announced a Series F funding round of $130 million. The round was spearheaded by KKR, a global investment firm, with Inovia…
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How Hotels Can Leverage Financial Integration to Boost Efficiency and Profitability
Within a hotel organization’s finance and accounting departments, the importance of system integration cannot be overstated. Ensuring that all elements of the tech stack complement each other’s capabilities not only streamlines critical property…
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A third of people have switched hotel rooms due to ‘bad air’
New research has uncovered the significant influence of air conditioning and ventilation on top-tier hospitality experiences, emphasising the vital role of air as a wellness trend gaining traction within the industry…
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Graduation weekend means sky-high hotel rates
The graduation weekend for Florida A&M University and Florida State University is May 4-5. This promises to be a jam-packed weekend in Tallahassee, especially for hotels.
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2024 investment volumes for European hotels to be significantly ahead of last year, says Savills
According to Savills latest research, investment volumes for European hotels this year are expected to significantly surpass 2023’s numbers.
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Choice Hotels Promotes Judd Wadholm to Senior Vice President and General Manager, Core Brands
Choice Hotels International, one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, announced today that it has promoted Judd Wadholm to Senior Vice President and General Manager, Core Brands. A nearly 17-year veteran of Choice Hotels International and…
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Chris Franzen has been appointed Managing Director at Bürgenstock Hotels & Resort Lake Lucerne
Chris Franzen, an experienced international hotelier, has been appointed as the new Managing Director of the Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, starting on 1st April 2024. Stepping into this new role, he succeeds the current Acting…
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Michelin Picks 24 Top Hotels in France in First-Ever Ranking
The Michelin guide awarded its first honors for hotels, giving just 24 establishments in France the highest three “keys” rating.
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