A Dubai-based hospitality industry veteran, Gaurav Sinha, has set up a consultancy called Quillon Hospitality to offer development and management advisory. ÒThe past few years have brought immense shake-ups and formative change within almost every facet of the hospitality sector,Ó said Mr Sinha.

In HavanaÕs Parque Central, shady stone benches and graceful palm trees beckon to mojito-sipping tourists and locals gathering to shoot the breeze. The gathering spot, in the center of town, is surrounded by horse-drawn carriages and long lines of colorful finned-and-chromed 1950s cars. But more utilitarian vehicles have recently begun circling the square: construction equipment transforming old buildings into luxury hotels.

In response to requests from industry operations professionals, human resources executives and hiring managers, AETHOS Consulting Group has launched an unprecedented global study to uncover the “X-factor” in hospitality employees using the latest psychometric testing.

Red Lion Hotels Corporation (RLHC) has announced the evolution of its brand portfolio following the acquisition of Vantage HospitalityÕs hotel franchising business.