The stand-alone app connects travellers to hotel services and local recommendations throughout China as well as at selected international destinations.
Human trafficking in the hospitality sector: awareness survey
Responsible professionals in the sector need to take action to combat trafficking to protect their business and reputation, that of the industry and all relevant stakeholders.
Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour to open in 2019
The new 160-room Crowne Plaza Sydney Darling Harbour is in a key location in close proximity to the new Sydney International Convention Centre and key business and leisure redevelopments in the Darling Quarter and the Barangaroo south precinct.
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts debuts in Dubai
The St. Regis Dubai unveils the first Bentley Suite in the Middle East alongside its signature Butler Service, rooftop gardens and luxurious leisure facilities.
Courtyard by Marriott opens first hotel in Jamaica
The 129-room Courtyard by Marriott Kingston is the brand’s seventh hotel to open in the Caribbean.
Niamh O’Connell appointed Group Vice President of Wellness Development for Rosewood Hotel Group
Prior to joining Rosewood. O’Connell held various senior positions in Hyatt International Hotels & Resorts including vice president of spa, corporate director of spa and area spa director for the Greater China region.
Justin Reynolds appointed Residences Manager at Six Senses Residences Courchevel
Reynolds has over 15 years’ experience in operational management, project management and renovating luxury properties that were privately owned by high net worth individuals and commercially run chalets and hotels in France, Ireland, the US, Switzerland, Austria and the UK.
Ka’anapali Beach Hotel announces three new staff in sales and marketing roles
Ka’anapali Beach Hotel has promoted John White to Director of Sales and Marketing and hired Richard Pata as Marketing Manager and Jenny Greene as Online Sales and Marketing Manager.
Financial techniques for hospitality managers: a practical approach
Many hospitality managers are quite at ease with the customer service side of our business, but are less comfortable diving into the financial side of things. Yet to be a successful hotelier, you must know how to control your department or property’s finances responsibly and effectively.
Training your staff on a tight budget
Training expenditures may sound hefty, but if you do not provide your staff with training and development opportunities, their performance will not be optimal and there is a good chance they will leave for another employer who offers a better growth opportunity.
