By Alan Garland: Sales are great, but so many of the offers on social have a short-term dimension. The longer term value to a brand on social comes from staff acting like humans, not sales people.
First citizenM Hotel in Asia Pacific to open in Taipei
The circa 260-room citizenM hotel will be located in Ximending, the colourful retail and entertainment hub that is known as the Harajuku and Shibuya of Taipei.
Successful summer strategy: Boston Harbor Hotel gets it right
By Larry Mogelonsky: Throughout the July-August period, the property operated at 90%+ occupancies and with peak ADRs achieved through classic hotel management and marketing.
2014 Sake Sommelier of the Year competition open for entries
Top prize is a 5-day, trip to Japan that includes the opportunity to take the Sake Sommelier Associations Advance Sake Sommelier Course, visiting and working in sake breweries.
Supranational Hotels target emerging markets
The group is looking to build its portfolio of destinations within South America, India and Japan where business and leisure travel continues to grow.
Ascott to launch its first Somerset serviced residence in Gurgaon
With Somerset Diplomatic Greens Gurgaon, Ascotts footprint in India will also increase to over 1,400 apartment units in eight serviced residences across five cities.
Andrew Coney appointed new GM of Belgraves in London
With 25 years of experience in the UK hospitality industry, Coney has worked for prestigious brands such as InterContinental, Le Meridien, and De Vere Hotels.
Adam Beadon new Director of Sales and Marketing at The Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa
Beadon joins the Saxon after eight years of working with InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) within their InterContinental and Crowne Plaza brands in the Middle East.
Lee Surman, Strategic Account Manager, Azamara Club Cruises UK & Ireland
Surman brings over 10 years experience in the travel and cruise industries, with previous managerial roles in travel management companies, and with Carnival UK and Princess Cruises.
On the Move: August 2014
Hospitality people move around! Keep track of your colleagues and friends through our listing of appointments and promotions, sorted by region.
