Prior to joining Montage Hotels & Resorts, Stephen-Hassard began his career in strategy development, investment banking, and mergers & acquisitions.
HOTELbeat Guest SMS Service maximizes mobile guest communication
With Guest SMS, hotel guests can communicate with staff to integrates and streamlines requests for operational services, such as housekeeping, maintenance and room service.
Chris Meredith appointed new Executive Chef at Raffles Praslin, Seychelles
Meredith joins Raffles from the iconic Sandy Lane, Barbados where he held the position of Executive Chef.
Scandic brings theatre back to life as part of Scandic Grand Central
After having stood empty since 2009, the classic private theatre will live once more in a new guise when the splendid building is joined to to create a one-of- a-kind hotel.
Undersea restaurant Ithaa celebrates 10th anniversary at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
To coincide with the date the restaurant first opened its doors – April 15 – Ithaa will host a Château Margaux sommelier dinner.
How hotels can sell more rooms online
By Swaroop Jagannath: Selling rooms is an art and science that hoteliers need to master. Here are some simple tools and strategies to boost bookings.
The ‘next generation’ of Vibe Hotels launches in Marysville, Victoria
The Vibe Hotels brand is evolving to take on an inspired look and feel, designed with the locale in mind.
Change at the top: Starwood CEO leaves, Director steps in role for interim
After 7 years, Frits van Paasschen has resigned as Starwood’s President, CEO and Director. Adam Aron will now fill the position on an interim basis.
How to engage with India’s tech-savvy travellers
By Carolyn Childs: Responsive mobile-ready websites are vital for a country where all age groups don’t bat an eyelid using smartphones to research and book travel.
IHG partners with Pernod Ricard to celebrate 150 years of cocktail mixology
The refreshed cocktail menus are accompanied by a wider revamp of the hotels’ bar snack menus.











