There is a limit to the level of e-communication anyone can handle effectively and arguably we are past that limit. Is having a secretary key to getting hotel GMs out of the office and interacting with guests again?
Hyatt partners with Khan Academy to provide free access to online education
Hyatt will bring Khan Academy’s multi-language learning platform to its colleagues, their families and their communities to study financial literacy, economics and computer programming.
Wanda Hotels unveils five-star Wanda Vista brand
Wanda Vista will be the Chinese company’s first international brand, with the first six overseas markets targeted for expansion including London, Madrid, Sydney, the Australian Gold Coast, Chicago and Los Angeles.
Almost half of new hotel rooms coming to Dubai this year are 3-star or less
The near-saturated luxury market is set to be rivalled by a supply of lower-graded properties with more competitive room rates, 44% of which are forecast to be graded 3-star or less.
Hacienda AltaGracia in Costa Rica joins Auberge Resorts Collection
Hacienda AltaGracia joins seven resorts in the Auberge Resorts Collection portfolio and marks the brand’s first foray into Central America as its fourth international resort.
Flora Al Barsha Dubai opens in Dubai near Mall of the Emirates
The new 4-star property has been designed based on sustainable tourism.
Growth in tourism stronger than the wider economy, despite downsides
Tourism is big business across the globe. Despite concerns around extreme events and sustainability in some locales, it is still a big contributor to GDP, particularly in some smaller countries.
AHMS –The Collection makes four key appointments
Mark Eletr is AHMS’s new Group General Manager, Thomas Dazard has been appointed Corporate Finance Manager, Naruedol ‘Doi’ Ruangsawad has joined as its Chief Accountant and Pattana ‘Bik’ Waithayanon is the group’s new Sales Director.
Duarte Correia named General Manager of Essque Zalu Zanzibar
Portuguese-born Duarte honed his skills in luxury boutique hotels in the UK and Vietnam before leveraging his talents to become the youngest hotel general manager in Mauritius.
Bryant Soriano new Hotel Manager for Circa 39
In his new position, Soriano will manage all hotel services and staff development at Circa 39, including front-of-house operations, administration, food and beverage, and hotel programming.
