Over 150 hospitality professionals gathered to support the awards this year, where exceptional hotels were recognised for their achievements across four categories.
InteriHOTEL inaugural event in Barcelona a success
In total, more than 3000 people visited the marketplace during the three day event with the purpose of establishing contacts and recognising the most recent tendencies and innovations in the hotel contract business
AHTIC delivers conclusion: Sri Lanka brims with potential but success depends on political leadership
Over the past two days several of Asia’s leading hotel investors from 19 countries discussed the investment potential of Sri Lanka and other destinations around the Indian Ocean from Mauritius and the Seychelles to Malaysia and Vietnam.
How the tourism industry can work together in good times and bad: Thailand insights
A panel at a recent HSMAI Strategy conference in Bangkok discussed challenges and initiatives impacting the tourism sector in Thailand and how meaningful concepts to address those issues can be applied in other countries.
Chinese check-in to AHTIC to check-out tourism opportunities in Sri Lanka
As well as the Chinese delegation, AHTIC will bring international leaders of the hospitality industry to Sri Lanka. It will be a forum for three days of high-level discussion from across the region – speeches by prominent insiders, a unique chance to hear political leaders’ views first-hand, and opportunities to network with entrepreneurs and other successful individuals.
Hotel Technology Summit addresses the women role in hospitality finance and technology
HR specialists claim that there is no prejudice against hiring women for leadership roles. So why are most Financial and IT leadership roles occupied by men?
Sri Lanka tourism minister highlights red-tape as major challenge
Financial and administrative regulations, must be changed to suit current requirements, according to the island’s Minister for Tourism, Mr John Amaratunga. Promising speedy reforms, he added there would be new concessions and investment opportunities announced at AHTIC.
20% of the brands at InteriHOTEL will be international
From the 23rd to the 25th November, InteriHOTEL will bring together nationally and internationally renowned contract professionals at the Barcelona International Convention Centre (CCIB).
Sri Lanka announces plans for tourism development zones
At least five “Themed International Tourism and Family Entertainment Zones” are being designated in state-owned land, selected for their outstanding natural beauty. They include beaches, mountain and forest regions, extending over more than 1500 acres.
Skål World Congress opens at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco
The Annual Skål International World Congress brings together senior management from the tourism industry worldwide for five days.
