With pop-up hotels, peer-to-peer dining, and Generation “0” travellers (grandparents taking their grandchildren on all-inclusive holidays) Les Roches International School of Hotel Management has come up with some trends that you might not find on other such lists.
Abu Dhabi hotel boasts world’s fastest Internet connection
Jannah Burj Al Sarab’s newly upgraded Internet speed is faster than any other hotel in the world and is free to all guests.
Blind dining comes to Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa
Blind dining on the beach features as part of a new 24 dining extravaganza where guests will be treated to five different dining experiences with bespoke menus tailored to individual taste.
National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World nearly doubles property collection in its first year
All properties were selected for the outstanding guest service and experiences they offer, and for their leadership in sustainable tourism and commitment to protecting cultural and natural heritage.
AccorHotels buys FRHI – parent of Fairmont, Raffles and Swissôtel
The deal includes FHRI’s collection of iconic hotel assets with 155 hotels and resorts, of which 40 are under development.
Winners of World Boutique Hotel Awards 2015 announced
The Royal Mansour in Marrakech, Morocco has been named the 2015 World’s Best Boutique Hotel along with 17 other regional and specialty winners.
More than 3,800 new luxury resorts in the global pipeline
Of that number, there are a few that go beyond luxury into extraordinary territory.
Marriott buys Starwood
Combined, the companies operate or franchise more than 5,500 hotels with 1.1 million rooms worldwide.
Hilton to hire 500 work-from-home reservation specialists
Hilton Worldwide to recruit 500 full- and part-time, work-from-home positions to provide inbound reservation support for guests through the Hilton Reservations and Customer Care operation.
Hilton creates a new “All Suites” brand category
Hilton creates a new “All Suites” brand category to include Embassy Suites by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton, effecting brand leadership changes.
