By Yoland Perras: In the run-up to a new hotel opening, the mass recruitment stage can require the hiring of hundreds of employees. From experience, here are some tips to get it right.
Grand Hyatt Taipei debuts 853 new rooms
The $100 million renovation rebuilds hotel from concrete up to redevelop 14 categories of rooms and suites.
Jennifer Cronin named Vice President, Sales & Marketing of Marco Polo Hotels
She has held the position executive positions with Dusit International, Hyatt International and Ritz-Carlton.
Benchmark Hospitality International appoints John Griswold to Board of Directors
John Griswold brings to his new role more than a quarter of a century of senior management experience primarily related to hotel and resort development, operations, marketing and management.
Andrew Boer appointed new principal to lead the Edge Hotel School
Boer has years of experience in both the hospitality industry and in higher education. He will take-up his post in September at the 4-star Wivenhoe House in the grounds of the University of Essex, Colchester.
Hotel Moskva reborn as Four Seasons Hotel Moscow
Originally built in the 1930s with Joseph Stalin’s approval, Hotel Moskva saw many chapters in the Russian saga – and might have even shaped a few.
Atlantis, Paradise Island to join Marriotts Autograph Collection
The 3,400 room Atlantis is a 141-acre ocean-themed destination offering a variety of guest accommodations, 40 restaurants and bars and the largest casino in The Bahamas.
IHG set to expand in UAE capital with two new hotels
IHG has signed two new hotels in Abu Dhabi which will mark the entry of a second InterContinental and second Holiday Inn property into the UAE capital.
The world’s best-reviewed hotels
Expedia.com has released its 2014 Insiders’ Select Top 100 List, with rankings based on a combination of verified guest reviews, Expedia hotel expert input and overall value.
Formula for running a successful hotel – Part 1
By L. Aruna Dhir: In part one of her series on what it takes to run a successful hotel, we’ll look at what she calls the “heart of the matter”.



