Hospitality Industry News
1PHOENIX ? Among consumers, “retail therapy” describes shopping as a way to soothe frustration and relieve stress. But according to some panelists at last week’s Lodging Conference here, hoteliers have their own version of retail therapy: developing lodging, especially select-service hotels, either on top of or alongside shopping malls
Hospitality Industry News
1For many in the tourism industry, the U.S. government’s partial shutdown could not come at a worse time. The week the United States closed its national parks, monuments and museums coincides with Golden Week, designated by the Chinese government as a time for its citizens to travel. The
Hospitality Industry News
1The winners of the Caterer.com Best Employers in Hospitality awards 2013 have been revealed. Employers of all sizes and across all sectors took home category wins, including YO! Sushi, QMH Hotels, Harbour & Jones, Urban Leisure and The Breakfast Club. Other winners included Peach Pub Company who were named
Hospitality Industry News
Today Hilton Worldwide kicked-off its second annual Global Week of Service, uniting Team Members across 90 countries and territories to spread the light and warmth of hospitality by participating in hands-on service projects in their local communities. The event launched with Christopher J. Nassetta, president and chief executive
Hospitality Industry News
1Swiss International, a-Switzerland-based global brand in hotel and resort management, on Monday said Nigeria was among the fastest growing tourist and business destinations in the world. The General Manager of Swiss International Mabisel-Port Harcourt, Mr Martin De Boer, said this at the ?soft opening? of a 117-
Hospitality Industry News
The Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management?(EAHM), one of the world’s leading hospitality business management schools and an integral part of the global luxury hotel company,?Jumeirah Group, has seen record students enrolled this year. EAHM has welcomed more than 200 students from 50 different countries across its three
As reported by?Cruise Industry News?1, Star Cruises and Genting Hong Kong have entered into an agreement with Meyer Werft shipyard for the construction of one new cruise ship for Star. Genting announced the news via a stock exchange filing on Monday, October 7. The contract is valued at
Hospitality Industry News
NEW ORLEANS, LA (October 7, 2013)?- Kay French has been named general manager for the Hampton Inn & Suites Birmingham-Downtown-Tutwiler, announced Gary Gutierrez, president of HRI Lodging, which manages the historic downtown property. French was most recently the general manager of The Hotel Highland at Five Points South
Hospitality Industry News
ALBANY, NY, October 7, 2013?- James C. Frenis, CHA, Chief Executive Officer of Prestige Hospitality Group has announced that Robert Vitale has joined the company as Director of Operations. As Director of Operations, Mr. Vitale will focus on operational and financial strategies to improve performance and guest satisfaction at existing
Hospitality Industry News
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG?), one of the world?s largest hotel companies, has concluded a multi-development franchise agreement with Bierwirth & Kluth Hotelmanagement GmbH to develop five hotels across Germany. The first hotel under the agreement ? Holiday Inn Hamburg – City Nord ? has already been signed. This is IHG?s
Hospitality Industry News
1The September 2013 TravelClick North American Hospitality Review reported strong hotel results, with transient bookings up 6.1 percent year-over-year and ADR up 3.6 percent year-over-year. The one caveat is that group business saw occupancy increases of only 2 percent and ADR gains of 0.
Hospitality Industry News
1PARIS — The joys of washing up in the same room where one sleeps used to be found only in urban garrets and budget hotel rooms, a solution born of limited real estate or means. But in the last decade the open-plan bedroom/bathroom suite has become a signature feature
