EcoRooms & EcoSuites new Board of Advisors hopes to raise the environmental standards of the hospitality industry, educate consumers and differentiate green from ‘greenwashing.’In the past few years, most hotels have adopted some kind of “green” policy, asking guests to conserve energy, water and re-use bed linens and towels. For both the environment and the hotel’s bottom line, it’s a positive step. However, the greening of the hospitality industry shouldn’t stop there.
Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley appoints Robert Coates new General Manager
Crowne Plaza Hunter Valley is pleased to announce Robert Coates as its newly appointed General Manager in NSW, Australia.
Singapore Tourism Board appoints Etienne Ng new Area Director for Southern China, Hong Kong and Macau
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has appointed Etienne Ng to the position of Area Director for Southern China, Hong Kong & Macau.
Breakfast is best (and now more important than WiFi)
Complimentary breakfast is voted number one desired amenity by global travellers who were asked to rank 33 different amenities.
New General Managers at Hilton Durban and Hilton Cape Town City Centre
Hilton Worldwide recently announced the appointment of Markus Fritz as the new General Manager of Hilton Durban and Marc Schumacher…
Goodbye is as important as hello
How do you create lasting, positive memories of a guest’s stay while at the same time reinforcing brand imagery and meaning? Consider enhancing their ‘sense of departure’ through publishing. …
How hotels should market to event planners
By Leonardo: A picture is worth a thousand attendees: how visuals impact a planner's decision making process.
Business mission in Asia for hoteliers
European hoteliers can look forward to an annual business mission to help them learn about key markets for group travel following a successful debut in China, when 20 leading hoteliers from nine European destinations visited Beijing and Shanghai to learn more about Chinese travellers and their expectations.
Promos of the Week: Taxpayers and taxi drivers targeted
By Pam Carroll: Eight Washington DC hotels decided to take guest's minds off having to file their tax returns, and the Novotel Abu Dhabi Al Bustan doesn't forget those who (literally) bring the guests.
Why selfies need to be part of your marketing strategy
By Barry Moltz: If you weren't convinced before, Ellen's viral Oscar selfie should be reason enough to incorporate this phenomenon in your social media plan.
