Smith will be responsible strengthening Hyatts select service and extended stay franchise relationships, as well as driving demand for the Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands among third party developers.
Stenden University accredited by the Institute of Hospitality
Following an intensive audit, Stenden succeeded to receive the prestigious acknowledgement and became the first university in the Netherlands to gain accreditation by this esteemed UK organization.
Laurence Shukor new Director of Public Relations at Hôtel Métropole
With over 20 years in the business, Shukor has gained immeasurable experience and brings with her a dedicated passion for hospitality and communication.
The Ritz-Carlton Abama stakes name claim in Tenerife
The hotel has also announced the launch of signature resort services and the addition of exclusive Club Level accommodations later this year.
Accor’s new intranet lets its global employees share info across brands/countries
Its new internal communication platform combines an intranet site – AccorLive, and a corporate social network – AccorLounge, for its 170,000 employees worldwide.
Carlson Rezidor adds Radisson Blu Hotel, Dhahran to portfolio in Saudi Arabia
The upper upscale scale hotel featuring 74 suites will welcome the first guests in June.
Mac’s Cafe at the Cornell School of Hotel Administration
Students in the Cornell School of Hotel Administration tell us their favourite thing about Mac’s Cafe.
Trends in hotel design
By Caroline List: There is a clear trend in hotel design that is locally-tied, designs which explore the property’s relationship to environment and nature.
Starwood expands in the UK signing a dual-hotel development in London
Its Aloft and Element brands will debut in historic Tobacco Dock in 2017.
The Loews Regency Hotel adds “Power Hour” to spa menu
Could the spa in your hotel get away with charging $1000 for an hour’s treatment?
