By Tim Millett: Andrew Fay, President and COO of Gettys talks about trends in the hospitality design and procurement business and what turns a design project into true art.
STR Global releases annual hotel profitability data for 2013
According to STR Globals Annual Profitability Data for 2013, which covers 50 countries outside North America, Middle East/Africa achieved the strongest growth (+5.4 percent) in gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR), when measured in U.S. dollars, while Asia Pacific reported a slight decline (-0.5 percent).
Sabre signs technology agreement with HNA Hotels & Resorts
China-based hospitality company to use Sabre’s reservations system, booking engine
Holiday visits to Britain continue to break records
Overall visits in the first five months of 2014 reached new record – up 7% on 2013 – and there was a 13% increase in visits from areas outside Europe and North America.
Thompson Chicago partners with Lexus to offer guests free car transport
Thompson Chicago has partnered with Lexus to offer hotel guests complimentary offsite transportation and test drives.
HMC unveils table concierge restaurant booking platform
New mobile App links members and guests to hotel restaurants
Gilbert Bolivar new GM of Bull and Bear Prime Steakhouse – Waldorf Astoria New York
Waldorf Astoria New York has appointed Gilbert Bolivar as General Manager of Bull and Bear Prime Steakhouse.
Pan Pacific Hotels Group opens new Global Sales Office in Beijing
Pan Pacific Hotels Group has announced the opening of a new Global Sales Office in Beijing, complementing its existing Global Sales Office in Shanghai to grow its share of the burgeoning Chinese travel market.
San Diego: $22M Kona Kai renovation project complete
San Diego’s histric Kona Kai Resort and Marina completes $22M renovation project.
The Hotel Show launches new International Village
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