Khiri Reach, has won the global 2023 Skal Sustainable Tourism Award in the tour operator category.
Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som appoints Mayssam Abdulkhalek as Executive Chef
Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som has announced the appointment of Mayssam Abdulkhalek as the new Resort Executive Wellness Chef. With more than a decade of culinary experience in the luxury wellness space, Chef Mayssam aims to further enhance the significant wellness cuisine offered at the resort.
KSL Resorts announces Global Leisure Sales Director
Adding to its team of accomplished sales professionals, KSL Resorts has announced the addition of Frank Rodgers as its newest global sales director.
CapitaLand Ascott Trust divests two hotels in Australia for AUD109.0 million
CapitaLand Ascott Trust (CLAS) is divesting two mature hotels in Sydney, Australia to an unrelated third party for a total of AUD109.0 million (S$95.6 million). Situated outside of the city centre, the two properties are Courtyard by Marriott Sydney-North Ryde and Novotel Sydney Paramatta.
IHG adds 350-keys to its Punjab portfolio with a dual hotel signing
IHG®Hotels & Resorts, has signed a management agreement with NK Sharma Hospitality Pvt Ltd to develop two new hotels in the Chandigarh tri-city area – Crowne Plaza Chandigarh Zirakpur in the premium segment and Holiday Inn & Suites Chandigarh Zirakpur from the essentials collection. Currently under construction, both hotels are scheduled to open in January 2027.
Boosting employee engagement: 3 key benefits of prioritizing mental health in the hospitality industry
Concentrating on the mental health of your talent can not only increase staff productivity and reduce staff turnover, but also enhance the guest experience with a proven effect on your bottom line. Here are a few strategies to help you achieve that.
Arch Amenities Group expands business operations into Canada with the acquisition of Personal Best
Arch Amenities Group, a full-service global provider of wellness, spa and amenity management and meeting services for commercial and residential properties, hotels, private clubs and pools, today announced its expansion into Canada with the acquisition of Personal Best Health and Performance Inc., a Canadian leader in corporate wellness services.
Twin Peaks Lodge leverages Maestro PMS’ self-service kiosks to elevate the guest experience
Twin Peaks Lodge and Hot Springs, located in Ouray, Colo., is using technology to simplify operations at a time when its team needs it most. The 93-room hotel has a storied history, beginning life as a two-story residence built in 1893. Over the years the property was transformed into a business, expanded, renovated, changed hands, and more, but the spirit of what it provides to the community of Ouray remains consistent. Despite being founded in the 1800s, the hotel’s ownership team had a modern vision and turned to Maestro PMS to improve their digital operations and capabilities.
UNWTO Ministers Summit in London: Transforming tourism through education and youth empowerment
UNWTO celebrated the biggest Ministers Summit on record as it brought tourism leaders together on the opening day of the World Travel Market in London to focus on education and skills development.
PATA and Visa’s workshops for tourism SMEs successfully concluded in four destinations
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is delighted to announce the successful completion of the finance and digital skills workshops for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in tourism, which took place in Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia and the Philippines. These workshops were part of PATA’s collaboration with Visa to build the capacity of tourism businesses in Southeast Asia towards efficient financial management and increased digital literacy.
