The graduate of The Culinary Institute of America (CIA), Hyde Park, New York, shared words of wisdom with graduating students at the college as this year’s commencement speaker.
In conversation with Hal Philp, General Manager at the Sheraton Melbourne
By Fritz Gubler: We talk with Hal Philp, GM of the newly-opened Sheraton Melbourne Hotel about global opportunities and challenges in a hospitality career, opening and staffing new properties, and more.
InterContinental offering 10 points for every dollar spent to Rewards Club members
Richer earning policy tested in the Americas and now rolling out so members can earn at the new rate at any InterContinental Hotel & Resort in the world beginning July 1.
Dubai becomes mecca for new fashion hotels
Armani, Versace and Bulgari will have fashion-branded hotels in Dubai by 2018.
Les Roches launches two-degree Hospitality program with Kendall College
The new two-degree program allows students to combine a bachelors degree in hospitality management at the Les Roches in Switzerland or Spain with Kendall College in Chicago.
A look inside a hotel laundry
By Larry Mogelonsky: In this interview with with Laundry Leader Marta Vukotic of the Shangri-La Vancouver, we see how back-of-house processes are vital to delivering a fantastic guest experience.
Adeline Sang appointed General Manager for Lushan Resort, China
Dorsett Hospitality International’s new hire is an industry veteran with 32 years of extensive operational and management experience working with some of the best hotel groups around the world.
Scot Toon appointed Pre-Opening GM at Kata Rocks in Phuket, Thailand
Toon takes charge of Phukets newest luxury resort, Kata Rocks, which is scheduled to open in November 2014.
Third Holiday Inn Express opens in Thailand
The Holiday Inn Express Bangkok Sathorn is owned by Thai conglomerate TCC Hotels Group, which also owns InterContinental, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn hotels under IHGs brand portfolio.
IHG announces Holiday Inn Express Istanbul Airport
The 110-room hotel will operate under a franchise agreement with Liv Yapi Gayrimenkul Yatirim.
