A Miami investment group purchased the Trump International Hotel in Washington, DC, and wasted no time scrubbing the former president's name from the property.
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A Miami investment group purchased the Trump International Hotel in Washington, DC, and wasted no time scrubbing the former president's name from the property.
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HB Exclusive: New president/COO at Rockbridge Hospitality
Rockbridge has appointed Tom Healy to the role of president/COO of Rockbridge Hospitality and existing operational affiliate, Bridgepoint Hospitality. He brings more than 30 years of hospitality leadership experience to this new role…
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Omni Hotels & Resorts has appointed Kurt Alexander president of the company, replacing Peter Strebel, who will now take on the role of chairman.
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MANY PANDEMIC TAKEAWAYS FOR OMNI’S STREBEL
Peter Strebel said the pandemic has taught him a lot about himself and he points to three specific takeaways that have made him a better businessperson…
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Accor CEO Explains Why He Won’t Close Hotels in Russia
Acouple of regions are performing well for Accor, the France-based hotel company. But let's not confuse this with those booming pre-pandemic times. The Covid hotel industry recovery still has a long way to go…
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Sonesta Announces New President and CEO
John Murray will succeed Carlos Flores at the international hotel company
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Danziger steps down from Trump Hotels
Six years after joining Trump Hotels as its CEO, Eric Danziger is leaving the company to serve in the same role for The Braintree Group, an Idaho-based family of companies focused on fostering smart and sustainable community advancement and growth…
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Bill Marriott to retire from Marriott board
After more than 60 years of leadership, J.W. (Bill) Marriott Jr. has confirmed to the board of directors of Marriott International Inc…
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Andrea Scherz Named Chairman of The Leading Hotels of the World’s Executive Committee
The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) has elected Andrea Scherz as the chairman of its Executive Committee. Scherz, who held the position since the New Year, is the proprietor and general manager of Gstaad Palace in Switzerland…
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Gender Gap Narrows in Hospitality Leadership Roles
Castell Project Reports 1 in 6 Women Hold Vice President Titles With Hotel Companies. Women are growing their presence in leadership roles in the U.S. hospitality industry, both in executive positions as well as in public-speaking engagements…
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IHG Announces Retirement of Patrick Cescau As Chair
InterContinental Hotels Group ("IHG") today announces: The retirement of Non-Executive Chair Patrick Cescau from the IHG Board, effective 31 August 2022…
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David Kong receives inaugural Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), The American Hotel & Lodging Foundation and The BHN Group have revealed that David Kong, the recently retired president/CEO of BWH Hotel Group, has been named the inaugural recipient of the Arne…
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The Corona virus Pandemic is far from over,” screams the most recent Deutsche Welle (DW) headline…
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Former Apple Leisure Group chairman expects all-inclusive boom to continue
Two decades ago, Alex Zozaya looked into his hospitality crystal ball and saw boom times for all-inclusive resorts, a prediction that proved prescient.
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IN THE BIG CHAIR - NICOLAS HUSS OF HOTELBEDS
Nicolas Huss became CEO of Hotelbeds just over six months ago, taking up the reins from chairman Joan Vila. Huss has a background in the financial and payments industry and was previously CEO of Ingenico and Visa Europe…
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INTERVIEW: STEPHEN ALDEN, CEO, RAFFLES & ORIENT EXPRESS
Following a remarkable career spanning three decades in the hospitality industry, Stephen Alden was appointed CEO of Raffles and Orient Express in May…
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INTERVIEW: STEFAN RIER & LUKAS RUNGGER, FOUNDERS, NOA
When Stefan Rier and Lukas Rungger first met and bonded over a few beers, they didn’t realise how significant their friendship and shared design ethos would be…
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The difference between expense and investment
In the hotel business we need to be relevant and on top of the key issues that make our venture successful and ultimately sustainable in the long run.
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