Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company announced the opening of Vivanta Chitwan, Bharatpur. The hotel is a confluence of the vibrant tapestry of Nepal’s culture and contemporary luxury.
A hotel association is a collective organisation that represents the interests and serves the needs of hotels and lodging businesses within a specific region, country, or on an international level.
Anyone who has ever worked for any organization has heard how important “culture” is to the operating environment. Because the word is used so loosely, the significance of organizational culture is often misunderstood – the oxygen that…
Four Seasons, together with luxury yachting company Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings Ltd, Joint Owner/Operator, Four Seasons Yachts, and venerated Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, continues to chart a new course of luxury at sea. As momentum…
In terms of breaking into new foreign markets, cultural sensitivity emerges as a pivotal factor in establishing trust and meaningful connections with customers rooted in their particular cultural identities and values. Based on a recent…
The hospitality industry is a large subsection within the service industry and is comprised of four main areas: Food & beverage, travel & tourism, lodging, and recreation. As examples, the F&B category includes restaurants, bars, and food…
Novotel Phnom Penh BKK 1 introduces innovative and instinctive hospitality to Boueng Keng Kang 1, a lively neighborhood celebrated for its culinary, business, and entertainment offerings.
Take a dive into the design approach metamorphosing the hotels of the Group, in line with our pioneering spirit, with two of today’s most talented designers and one hotel owner. They explore how changes in society, like AI, are impacting…
I’ve been teaching sustainable tourism and sustainable hotel operations at our local college for the past three years. The students are highly engaged, as the younger generation fully aligns with sustainable initiatives and business…
At Hilton, celebrating and empowering our women team members is something we’re focused on year-round, and we believe these efforts help make us the award-winning company we are today. With so many amazing women-led teams, Hilton is proud…
After starting the year with the first new build for the Signia by Hilton brand, the debut of the second Tempo by Hilton property and expansion in Seychelles with two new properties, Hilton anticipates the second quarter of the year will…
Rich in Adventure, Social Contact, and a Brilliant Array of Locally Grown Cuisine, Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Begets Exploration, Well-Being and Awe.
RevPAR improved 2.0% year over year (YoY) in February, reflecting the continued return to pre-COVID patterns of low single-digit gains. Remove Las Vegas from the equation, however, and February RevPAR was down 1.4% YoY. The overall RevPAR…
U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the passage of government spending package H.R.2882, which included $50 million in funding for the U.S.
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey today thanked President Biden for signing legislation allowing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to expand the number of H-2B temporary nonagricultural…
In this blog post, we dive down even deeper than before into how the Taylor Swift phenomenon can shift the dynamics of a local market like no other music star; why smaller markets are seeing triple-digit boosts to posted rates, and how…
In today’s consumer-driven marketplace, the hospitality industry faces the formidable challenge of adapting its content strategy to meet the evolving preferences of potential guests. This shift towards a consumer-led focus demands that…
The HSMAI Foundation Special Report: The State of Hotel Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Optimization Talent 2023-2024, explores the idea: Hands-on learning is the only way to build a pipeline of talent ready for unknown roles. You have to…
Revinate, a global leader in hospitality technology, announces two appointments to its senior leadership team. Karen Stephens, Revinate’s current Chief Revenue Officer, will be the new Chief Marketing Officer. Doug Tilford joins the team…
“Art and culture are the lifeblood of a space - the connection to something larger that all humans intrinsically want to be part of. They work with architecture and design to accentuate the intended mood and vibe of a space.” This was one…
The Marriott Vacation Clubs™, a portfolio of vacation ownership brands operated by Marriott Vacations Worldwide (NYSE: VAC), understands there is a difference between visiting a city and seeing its sites, and truly experiencing it by…
As one of the first international hotel companies to enter the China market, IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) upholds its "in China, for China" commitment. With a leading position in the industry, IHG anticipates trends in the tourism market and…
U.S. hotel performance decreased from the previous week but showed positive comparisons year over year, according to CoStar’s latest data through 23 March. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and…
Kempinski Hotels is proud to announce to be named as a 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner for the third time in a row. The Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) was created in 2007 with the purpose to identify and celebrate…
Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the Middle East, North Africa and Türkiye (MENAT) region, and Marriott Bonvoy, the award-winning global travel programme by Marriott International, announced the launch of two new credit cards in…
Les Roches hosted the 5th edition of the Spark Innovation Hackathon in which 30 undergraduate (BBA in Global Hospitality Management) and postgraduate students from the Marbella campus participated. Les Roches, ranked among the world’s top…
Amidst a resurgence in travel and a shift in investor preferences, the European hospitality sector presents attractive opportunities for all stakeholders in the hotel real estate sector. Delve into Cushman & Wakefield’s European…
Today, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) and American Express (NYSE: AXP) introduced the enhanced Hilton Honors American Express Business Card, featuring new benefits and up to $240 each year in annual statement credits on eligible Hilton purchases,…