It seems as though the promise of a lifestyle property has been hijacked by savvy marketers hoping to fully reposition a hotel without changing all that much to the appearance or the operations.
Support from graduation to the boardroom: The Emerging Leaders Executive
The Emerging Leaders Executive is designed to support professional operators in the hospitality sector to gain access to real, credible and useful training & development.
Starwood introduces first ten Sheraton Grand properties
By year end, Starwood expects to have 50 newly-designated Sheraton Grand hotels around the world with plans for 100 by early 2017.
Samie Barr appointed Vice President – Global Brands at Hyatt
Barr joins Hyatt from Starbucks Coffee Company where she spent more than 14 years in a variety of leadership roles in brand management and innovation.
Hilton’s career awareness initiative reaches 90,000 young people
Hilton Worldwide properties and offices hosted more than 750 events globally to showcase the diversity of opportunities available in the hospitality industry.
Linda Chin named Director of Operations, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, New York City
In this role, Chin is responsible for overseeing four hotels in the area: 70 Park Avenue, Eventi, Ink48 and The Muse.
Christoph Moje named Hotel Manager at The Beverly Hills Hotel
This new appointment has Moje returning to Dorchester Collection, as he spent three years with the company as hotel manager for Hotel Bel-Air and director of towers at The New York Palace.
Trump Hotel Collection announces luxury development in Bali
Situated atop the southwest coast, set against the Indian Ocean and renowned Tanah Lot temple, the property will be the Trump Hotel Collection’s first resort in Asia.
Record water and energy savings for eco-conscious Mövenpick properties in the Middle East
A range of hotel-led initiatives, many pioneered by general managers and staff members, led to energy and water reductions of 7.8% and 6.3% respectively in 2014, compared to 2013.
No name tags – a forward or backward step?
Not using name tags lowers the quality of service and contributes to unwelcome risks.
