The Taj presents a collection of wonderful guest service stories to inspire.
The secrets to public speaking
By Matthew E. May: Most people will never give a TED talk, but everyone who gives a presentation can learn valuable skills from the world's brilliant innovators and thinkers who give sensational presentations on the TED stage.
New Facebook App Hotels With Me
Hotels.com and Columbus Internet have announced today the launch of their new Facebook app, ‘Hotels WithMe' in Asia Pacific.
Chinese Summer Tourism is Crucial for Luxury Brands
By Sage Brennan: It’s not surprising that global luxury brand managers have started paying closer attention to the spendy Chinese travelers hitting their retail doors in Europe and America. After all, China’s tourists outspent the perennial global leaders from Germany in 2012, dropping a total of US$102 billion on overseas trips compared to just US$84 billion by their German counterparts.
European Hotel Values See Healthy Growth for 2010 Following Two Years of Decline, says HVS Report
Europe's hotel sector saw a year of recovery in 2010 with average hotel values per room (in euros) increasing by 1.5% to €215,200 following two consecutive years of double-digit percentage falls, according to the latest edition of HVS London's annual Hotel Valuation Index (HVI).
TripAdvisor GreenLeaders launches in Canada and Europe
The TripAdvisor GreenLeaders program aims to help travelers around the world plan greener trips by highlighting hotels and B&Bs engaging in environmentally friendly practices.
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Executive Sous Chef, Egypt
5 star Hotel Group in Sharm El Sheikh. Minimum 3 years' experience in similar role or a head chef in a 5* hotel.
Director of Finance, Palau
This opportunity welcomes candidates who have held an Assistant Director of Finance role and are looking for the break to become a Director of Finance
Executive Assistant Manager / Resident Manager, Nongsa, Batam, Indonesia
Minimum 2 year's related experience in 4 or 5 star hotels and resorts
Eight Best Istanbul Hotels
By Gareth Rees: In Istanbul, you're never stuck for something to do, see, eat or drink — no matter what time of the night or day it is. But even the most energetic travelers need somewhere to take a breather. In a city packed with more hotels than you could visit in a lifetime, finding the best isn't easy. But these eight — ranging from five-star palaces to quirky boutique retreats – are arguably the best the city has to offer.
New Classification for Defining Boutique and Lifestyle Lodgings to Be Set by Hospitality Industry Leaders
The Boutique & Lifestyle Lodging Association (BLLA), a newly formed association dedicated to uniting the world's boutique and lifestyle properties and the suppliers that sustain them, announced plans for developing a universal standard and criteria for defining boutique and lifestyle lodgings.
The “all star” fundamentals of hospitality
By Tim Millett: Regardless of a hotel's star rating, minimum standards for all properties involves showing respect for one's guests, providing for their needs, and treating them with dignity and professionalism.
