The rising demand for business travel is not necessarily easy for the industry to handle. Here are just some of the issues travel and hospitality providers are grappling with at the moment.
Travel Management Firm, TAG, soars higher with backing from ECI Partners
ECI Partners, the leading growth-focused mid-market private equity firm, today announces its investment in TAG, the market leading high-touch travel management company to the entertainment and corporate markets.
Sustainable advantage: How renewable energy is transforming the hospitality industry
The more renewable energy is integrated into the hospitality industry, the better understanding industry professionals will have of the impact it makes on ROE and the environment. Innovations will continue to develop as the importance of renewable energy in hospitality is realized.
Enrique Nepomuceno appointed Director of Engineering at The Ritz-Carlton San Francisco
Today, The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco is pleased to announce the appointment of Enrique Nepomuceno as the new Director of Engineering. Boasting an extensive background and a distinguished track record within the Marriott International family, Enrique is set to continue ushering in the elevated standards for the renowned hotel.
Marina Bay Sands’ multi-billion-dollar expansion enters final phase of design enhancements
Marina Bay Sands has entered the final phase of design enhancements to its multi-billion-dollar expansion project. Full-scale construction of the project, subject to planning approval, is anticipated to begin by July 2025 with targeted completion by July 2029.
In defense of tradition: Why hotels should resist the urge to change
The future of hospitality lies not in abandoning its roots in pursuit of novelty but in deepening its commitment to the principles that have always defined it: warmth, welcome, and a dedication to the well-being of every guest.
Rolf Arndt named Managing Director of Fairmas Services GmbH
Fairmas proudly announces the appointment of Rolf Arndt as the Managing Director of its subsidiary, Fairmas Services GmbH, the Fairmas branch specialised in providing additional services for hotel owners & investors. Notably, Fairmas remains under the leadership of Niels Schroeder, while Rolf Arndt will lead the Fairmas Services GmbH. With over 30 years of invaluable experience in the hospitality industry, particularly in Finance, Rolf brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his new role.
Decoding travel jargon: From bleisure to rubbish tourism
Author and travel writer Paul Theroux had a very simple way of describing people who travel. He divided them into tourist and traveller, saying, “Tourists don’t know where they’ve been, travellers don’t know where they’re going.”
Chris Kemlo appointed General Manager at The Calile Hotel
Now in its fifth year, and off the back of being named Best Hotel in Oceania in The World’s 50 Best Hotels last year, The Calile Hotel remains committed to delivering the best possible hospitality experience for its discerning guests.
Kristy Williams appointed Director of Sales & Marketing at Cairns Harbourside Hotel
Highly experienced sales and marketing professional Kristy Williams has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing for the newly rebranded Cairns Harbourside Hotel in tropical north Queensland.
