Hilton anticipating rush of group travel bookings
Following strong second-quarter results driven primarily by robust leisure demand and rate growth, Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta said he remains very positive about the second half of the year despite an increase in the Covid-19 case rate attributed to…
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Check It or Remove It: The Two Absolute Minimum Requirements for Room Attendants
Housekeeping standards for cleaning guestrooms often vary amongst brands and franchisors…
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Expedia research: Price no longer primary driver of travel decisions
New research from Expedia Group reveals shifting views on travel, including positive sentiment on vaccine passports, increased budgets and an enduring demand for safety and financial security…
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The Porsche dynasty is taking on Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk in space
Porsche SE, the family holding company that controls Volkswagen Group, is the latest big investor to bet on space's crucial role in developing future technologies.
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Hilton Sees Bigger Meetings and Events Role in All-Inclusive Resort Growth
All-inclusive resorts are always going to be dominated by leisure travel, but it’s a smart move by Hilton to position these properties for some level of corporate meetings and events…
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I work at a 5-star resort as an 'Instagram concierge' who helps guests get the best Instagram shots
I like to think I have the best job in the world, since every day I get to work in paradise at the W Punta de Mita, a luxury boutique resort in Punta de Mita, Mexico.
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'Absolutely decimated': Sydney hotels just 2 per cent full
Occupying some of the most prized real estate in the city, Sydney's luxury hotels sit mothballed…
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Marriott Eliminates Discount For Federal Government Employees
Sometime in the past couple of months Marriott changed the rules for stays on government rates. It used to be that most Marriott properties merely required a guest to be a federal employee to take advantage of a federal government rate…
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Europe’s hotels and restaurants are eager to welcome tourists — if they can find enough staff
The Hôtel Martinez is famous for a strict access policy to protect its famous guests. People hoping to catch a glimpse of celebrities attending the film festival here this month had to wait outside, sitting on their suitcases, in the sweltering…
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Chefs Mario Batali, Joe Bastianich to pay $600K to victims of sexual harassment on job
Celebrity chefs Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich and their New York City restaurant company have agreed to pay $600,000 to at least 20 former employees who were sexually harassed and retaliated against on the job…
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Partners Group, GIC, Salter Brothers to buy A$620m hotel portfolio in Australia
Swiss-based global private markets firm Partners Group, in partnership with Singaporean sovereign wealth fund GIC and Australian hospitality operator Salter Brothers, has agreed to acquire a portfolio of eleven Travelodge hotels in Australia for…
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Silicon Valley Gets a New Meeting-Ready Hotel
The Ameswell, an independent 255-room property, opened this month close to Google headquarters.
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NMSU researchers using robot to study hospitality industry
Are robots the future of helping the struggling hospitality industry? That’s what researchers at New Mexico State University are working to find out. It’s no secret many hospitality businesses are having a hard time hiring right now…
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Expedia down, Airbnb up for bookings for some hotels in Europe and Asia
With the volume of travel greatly reduced and marketing budgets slashed, hoteliers know it’s more important than ever to understand which distribution strategies are driving bookings.
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Where have all the waiters gone? Unpacking hospitality’s staff crisis
Covid, Brexit and a snobby attitude towards the industry have left restaurants scrambling to keep up as the world reopens. Molly Codyre reports
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Positive outlook for the hospitality industry
The hotel industry's recovery is accelerating, overcoming the crisis. In the first half of 2021, the stocks of the major hotel groups have recovered and outgrown the indexes…
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Storytelling Gives Boutique Hotels Edge in Competitive Markets
Whether it's a new-build property or a 100-year hotel that has witnessed history, storytelling is what sets boutique hotels apart from branded properties.
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Revolut enters travel sector with booking feature
London-based fintech giant Revolut has launched a new app feature designed for travel. ‘Stays’ allows UK customers to browse and book accommodation through the same app that they use to manage their finances…
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