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Die besten Nachwuchskräfte treten gegeneinander an - Selektion Deutscher Luxushotels freut sich auf das Finale des Azubi-Contests 2016

Berlin, 17. Oktober 2016 1Für die Auszubildenden der neun Mitgliedshäuser der Selektion Deutscher Luxushotels wird es spannend: Das Finale des „Azubi-Contests“ wird in Kürze stattfinden und die Teilnehmer stehen in den Startlöchern. Die schriftliche Vorentscheidung, an der rund 200 Auszubildende teilnahmen, wurde bereits im Frühjahr ausgetragen. Die jeweiligen Gewinner

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Must read – Top background news for hospitality management (10) – Marriott to sort out its 30 hotel brands - More and more hotels in Dubai - World

Best of hospitality in the news – part 10 – 17 October 2016 1Interview: How Marriott Will Position Its 30 Hotel Brands When Marriott’s acquisition of Starwood officially closed last month, making it the world’s largest hotel company by number of rooms, Marriott inherited 11 hotel brands to add to

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Shanghai's third Mercure hotel is adjacent to Shanghai Disney Resort

Shanghai, China – 14 October 2016 1Yagao Meihua Hotel Management has announced the formal opening of the Mercure Shanghai Zhangjiang. The hotel, formerly the Pudong International Talent City Hotel Shanghai, has been rebranded. In the more than nine months since Huazhu Hotels Group and Accor Hotels Group formally announced the signing

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Following Business Boom, Hangzhou Emerges as Leading Destination for Luxury Travel

Hangzhou, China – 15 October 2016 1This month President Obama, along with representatives from the world’s most influential government bodies and central banks, convened in Hangzhou at its futuristic Olympic Sports and International Expo Center Complex for the annual G20 summit. The event has further aided in the rise of

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Four Seasons to open in Florida

Surfside, Florida – 14 October 2016 1Situated on 900 feet of pristine white sand beach, Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, Surfside, Florida is the sophisticated epicentre of this exclusive enclave in the North Beach area of Miami. With Collins Avenue outside the front door, prestigious Bal Harbour shopping nearby

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Kimpton names Kathleen Reidenbach als Chief Commercial Officer

San Francisco – 14 October 2016 1Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced that Kathleen Reidenbach will assume the newly created role of Chief Commercial Officer, a strategic move that unites the boutique hotel group’s commercial functions under an established Kimpton leader. Most recently, Kathleen was Kimpton’s senior vice president of

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Travelers trends uncovered - When on Vacation, Women do a Better Job than Men Disconnecting from Work Email, However Men Return Less Stressed

Bethesda, Maryland – 14 October 2016 Many people go on vacation to decompress, de-stress and take a mental break from the rigors of work. According to international respondents of the Global Travel Tracker released by Marriott Rewards, SPG and Ritz-Carlton Rewards, while a vast majority of people choose a

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How Long is too Long for a Hotel to Respond to Guest Requests? New study

New York City – 14 October 2016 Guests have a right to complain if hotel staff does not respond to their text requests in about 12 minutes, to emails in 26 minutes, and via social media in 27 minutes or less, according to research compiled by hotel service innovator Alice. 1

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Must read – Top background news for hospitality management (9) – Wyndham failed with pirate assault - Best loyalty programs - How to book on Googl

Best of hospitality in the news – part 9 – 14 October 2016 1Hotel Company Cancels Huge Loyalty Points Giveaway Amid Fraud Just a few hours after announcing a massive loyalty points giveaway, Wyndham Hotels and Resorts abruptly cancelled the promotion because of “obvious and significant examples of fraud” before the offer

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Marriott launches new future hotel

Charlotte, North Carolina – 14 October 2016 Marriott Hotels opened its M Beta at Charlotte Marriott City Center, an innovation lab that functions as the world’s first hotel in “live beta.” From keyless entry upon arrival to digital experiences in the fitness studio, every corner of the hotel allows for

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Hilton supports first job initiative

Washington D.C. – 14 October 2016 1Hilton joined other leading American companies as a founding member of the White House’s First Job Compact. The initiative represents President Obama’s call-to-action for communities and businesses to help connect out-of-school, out-of-work Opportunity Youth ages 16

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The last hotel of the world closes its doors

Hamburg, Germany – October 2016 – A cheeky interjection of Carsten Hennig, Managing Editor Europe 1In November 2032, the world’s last commercial hotel will close its doors. This disastrous development started on September 23rd 2016, just after Airbnb had announced another funding round with more than 550 million dollars. – Before you