One of the great factors about hospitality is that many who lead are those who are self-made and they invariably listen well, understand and like people.
Monetizing Wi-Fi through tiered bandwidth
With the proliferation of internet-enabled devices rapidly increasing each year, tiered bandwidth makes the most sense for both monetizing the network as well as keeping guests happy.
Travelers’ prefer free Wi-Fi to free breakfast
Agoda.com’s Travel Smarts survey shows travelers prefer free in-room Wi-Fi to free breakfast, and have a stronger preference for big beds over big bathrooms.
Hotel construction in Turkey at all-time high
The Hotel Show 2015 commissioned the report on the back of a 70% increase in interest from Turkish manufacturers looking to exhibit at the 16th annual event this year, set to take place in Dubai in September.
Nicholas Barger new General Manager of The Essex Resort and Spa
Barger brings more than a decade of hospitality experience to Essex, including his most recent leadership roles at other Gemstone Hotels & Resorts such as the Zermatt Resort and Homestead Resort in Midway, UT.
Gaurav Sarin named Executive VP and COO of Miraya Hotel Management
Gaurav Sarin, former head of operations for Best Western India, will seek to grow Value Inns & Hotels India to 100 hotels within the next 5-7 years.
Madinat Jumeirah appoints Dirk Haltenhof as Resort Executive Chef
Moving on from his role as Executive Chef at The Oberoi Hotel, Dubai, Chef Dirk will be responsible for the resort’s diverse food experiences and will supervise a team of over 200 chefs and 120 stewards.
The Grand Bohemian Hotel Charleston joins Autograph Collection
Grand Bohemian Hotel Charleston is the first South Carolina hotel for The Kessler Collection and also for Autograph Collection Hotels.
New Sheraton Bucharest Hotel marks brand’s entry in Romania
Sheraton’s first property in Romania, the Sheraton Bucharest Hotel features 270 guest rooms, including 27 Executive Suites and one Presidential Suite.
Hilton honours top hotel owners in the Americas
Awards were presented in five categories across the company’s portfolio of hotels: Developer of the Year, Best Conversion, Deal of the Year, Outstanding Achievement and Lifetime Achievement.
