Boutique Hotel News
JUNE 30, 2023
Norway: Luxury hotel Sommerro has appointed André Julseth as its general manager, effective 1 July 2023. For the past three years Julseth served as general manager of The Well Spa & Hotel, located on the outskirts of Oslo. He played a key role in the launch of the hotel in 2021. Between 2015 and 2020, Julseth worked with Sommerro’s parent company Strawberry at a sister hotel THE THIEF.
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 30, 2023
One of Merriam-Webster’s definitions for orchestration is “to arrange or combine so as to achieve a desired or maximum effect.” Simple concept yet much harder to pull off for today’s restaurants struggling to harmonize in-store, drive-thru, delivery and curbside experiences for both customers and employees. Customer expectations are level set by their most advanced in-store and digital experiences.
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Boutique Hotel News
JUNE 30, 2023
UK: Hotel owner-operator Arora Group has signed an agreement with Accor to redevelop the Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa under the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts brand. Arora Group acquired the Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa in December 2021. It will undergo a multi-million pound redevelopment over the next few years to bring the property in line with Fairmont standards.
Lodging Magazine
JUNE 30, 2023
With hotel technology serving as a linchpin, The Hospitality Show yesterday concluded its inaugural event, which reportedly drew an estimated 3,500 attendees from various facets of the industry. The technology focus was underscored by a panel discussion entitled “Hospitality CIOs Meet Their Customers,” during which executives from brands and a major third-party operator assessed the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution within hotels and shared their respective strategies going forward.
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Hospitality Net
JUNE 30, 2023
-Life House, an innovative management company for independent hotels, is proud to announce the launch of its Referral Program. The hotel industry is in a period of low transaction and development activity and the program is designed to support those folks who are particularly impacted, including brokers, developers, architects, designers, and hotel owners.
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Hospitality Net
JUNE 30, 2023
ZEL, the new hotel brand between Meliá Hotels International and tennis player Rafael Nadal, has announced the grand opening of its first location ZEL Mallorca. The hotel celebrated with a fiesta attended by a host of famous faces to kick off the collaboration between Rafael Nadal and Meliá Hotels International. Both Nadal and Gabriel Escarrer, Chairman and CEO of Meliá Hotels International, were in attendance to welcome more than three hundred guests and enjoyed a memorable Mediterranean evening
Hotel Owner
JUNE 30, 2023
The Holiday Inn London Sutton has unveiled a £750,000 refurbishment to transform its public spaces and showcase a new open lobby concept on the ground floor. The lobby, designed to provide “one multifaceted public space to eat, meet, relax, socialise and work as they choose”, has seen the traditionally separate zones of a reception, lobby, bar, lounge, restaurant and business centre merged into one cohesive space.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 30, 2023
In today’s digital landscape, paid search advertising has become a crucial strategy for hotel marketers looking to maximize their online visibility and drive direct bookings. However, with the ever-increasing competition and complex algorithms, it’s essential to have a comprehensive understanding of paid search to stand out from your competitors.
Hotel Owner
JUNE 30, 2023
Drakes Hotel in Brighton has recently become part of A Curious Group of Hotels’ portfolio. Located on the seafront near to the city’s most famous attractions, Drakes Hotel has long been a popular destination for travellers in Brighton. The Georgian property will undergo a “gentle” refurbishment to further enhance its ambiance and character. A Curious Group of Hotels is renowned for its portfolio of unique properties, including L’Hotel in Saint-Germain Paris, Canal House in Amsterdam, and
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Hospitality Net
JUNE 30, 2023
A regional survey by global luxury hospitality leader Marriott International has coined a term to describe a new generation of travelers set to disrupt the industry over the next few years. ‘Native Explorers’ recognizes a tribe of affluent millennial and Gen Z travelers in Asia Pacific who are bucking the trend by traveling in reverse order to generations before them.
Hotel Owner
JUNE 30, 2023
Hotel chain Z Hotels has secured a £15m loan from OakNorth Bank with the aim to refinance an existing loan and support its future growth ambitions. The chain is a recurring customer of OakNorth, and initially secured bespoke funding in 2018 to support the group’s expansion of new sites across central London in Covent Garden, Holborn, and Tottenham Court Road.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 30, 2023
In Frederik Backman’s New York Times best-selling book, “A Man Called Ove”, the first chapter is aptly titled, “A man called Ove buys a computer that is not a computer.” In those first few pages, readers are introduced to fifty-nine-year-old Ove, a decidedly grumpy and impatient man who ventures into a tech store on a mission to buy a computer. He mistakenly asks the young sales associate for an ‘O-Pad’.
Hotel Owner
JUNE 30, 2023
ONS International Ltd, the new owners behind Wroxall Abbey Hotel in Warwickshire, has announced a million-pound refurbishment and expansion plan for the site. ONS said the Warwick venue, which reopened its doors last autumn, marks a new chapter for the historic four-star hotel which has twice gone into administration in the last four years. Some months after its sudden closure in October 2019, Trinity Hotel Ltd reopened Wroxall Abbey following refurbishment works, in June 2021.
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Global economies are reeling from recent upheavals—pandemic aftershocks, geopolitical conflicts, and a tech sector crunch. Mark Zuckerberg's 2023 "Year of Efficiency" ethos extends into 2024, with leaders seeking cost reductions without stunting growth. No-code technology emerges as a beacon of hope, fostering resilience and adaptability. Platforms like Make.com and Zapier empower even non-technical staff to automate and innovate, freeing IT for strategic tasks.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 30, 2023
The Ritz-Carlton, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 31 exceptional hotel brands, announces the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka on the island of Kyushu in Southern Japan. Rising above Fukuoka, the luxury hotel is situated within the 111-meter main tower of Fukuoka Daimyo Garden City, the tallest urban lifestyle complex in the city’s core commercial district.
Lodging Magazine
JUNE 30, 2023
LAS VEGAS—The American Hotel & Lodging Association announced its 2023 General Managers of the Year, TechOvation, and Technology Acceleration Award winners during presentations at The Hospitality Show at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. AHLA’s 2023 General Managers of the Year are: General managers received their awards during the General Managers Summit at The Hospitality Show.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 30, 2023
UNWTO further strengthened its cooperation with the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean as it brought together public and private sector leaders to advance investments in the tourism sector.
Hotel Owner
JUNE 30, 2023
Can you tell us about your career leading up to starting AGO Hotels? I’ve been in hospitality since 1983, close to 40 years now. I went to hotel school and then worked my way up the ladder afterwards from being a management trainee with Hilton to being the operations director at the Savoy, and then onto the Hilton Metropole on Edgware Road where I was also the operations director.
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Hospitality Net
JUNE 30, 2023
The reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions is a pressing challenge in combating climate change and achieving sustainability. Global CO2 emissions have been rising steadily over the past century, primarily driven by the consumption of fossil fuels and deforestation. Despite efforts to curb emissions, the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere has continued to increase.
Revenue Hub
JUNE 30, 2023
In the vast realm of hotel distribution, where technology reigns supreme, one pillar has stood the test of time: the Global Distribution System (GDS). NB: This is an article from Guestcentric This system has been a catalyst for transformation, reshaping the way hotels connect with travel agents, corporate managers, and travelers. While the emergence of OTAs initially impacted GDS usage, the travel industry has witnessed a resurgence in the adoption of GDS platforms.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 30, 2023
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today announced the opening of Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Airport - North - located within minutes of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and a short drive from the city’s notable downtown attractions.
Revenue Hub
JUNE 30, 2023
Email marketing is a powerful tool for all-sized properties including motels, hotels and vacation rentals, etc to connect with their guests and drive bookings. NB: This is an article from Staah While segmentation and personalization may sound daunting, they are essential for a successful email marketing campaign. If you can follow the basic steps, Email marketing is the most cost-efficient and easily automated marketing tool which is perfect for busy hoteliers.
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Hospitality Net
JUNE 30, 2023
Crescent Hotels & Resorts, the award-winning operator of over 120 properties, announced the addition of the Ivey Spencer Leadership Centre in London, ON, and the Ivey Donald K. Johnson Centre in Toronto, ON to its Latitudes: Lifestyles by Crescent portfolio. These time-honoured establishments have maintained their status as the go-to destinations for inspired events and conferences.
Revenue Hub
JUNE 30, 2023
Even in our ever-evolving digital era, many hoteliers leave out one essential business ingredient: a website. NB: This is an article from Trivago Although a free social media page can serve as a convenient pseudo-homepage, the lack of investment into an official website simply limits a property’s online presence and potential. And let’s be honest, even a lackluster website does more harm than good.
Hospitality Net
JUNE 30, 2023
For most hotels, Instagram and Facebook are the go-to social media channels to create property profiles and reach more guests. But what about Tiktok? Why is it so popular? Is it a valuable platform for hoteliers?
PhocusWire
JUNE 30, 2023
Hahn Air has become a leader in airline ticketing and distribution for more than 365 airlines and 100,000 travel agencies in 190 markets.
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