Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has announced new hotels in Turkey, Mongolia and Morocco, the take-over of a landmark property in Pakistan and the opening of a new ‘hotel within a hotel' in Egypt.
How to get guests to book direct
By Melody Ciria: Hotels can utilize social media to promote special deals, offers and packages to convince travellers to book direct, but what incentives will tempt them? A survey of 2500 consumers reveals the top perks that hotels can offer guests to encourage more direct bookings.
Social media is earned media
By Larry Mogelonsky: Everyone knows how social media marketing works, but the practical application requires real work in real time. It has earned its place as a task requiring your full and undivided attention.
Burger insights: menu trends and going ‘premium’
Not all burgers are created equal. Differentiation is a key factor for F&B operators who want to get more out of their burger offerings.
Singapore’s young stars: successful hotel managers under 40
Singapore Business Review takes a look at 10 young movers and shakers in the local hospitality industry. Who has achieved success in hotel management at aged 40 or under?
Ayman Gharib appointed General Manager of Raffles Dubai
Peter French, President, Raffles Hotels & Resorts and Sami Nasser, Senior Vice President, Operations, Middle East, Africa & India are…
The Beverly Hills Hotel pays homage to Marilyn Monroe
New specialty suite celebrates Beverly Hills' 2014 centennial year and pays homage to one of the hotel's most legendary guests.
HRI Lodging names John Cario VP/General Manager of Multi-Use Properties
Richmond hotel management veteran John Cario has been named vice president/general manager for HRI Lodging, with direct oversight of the…
What women want from hotels
Female hostesses, 24×7 service, offers and Wi-Fi are important for female travellers on the sub-continent according to a survey of Indian women.
New Marriott opened in Istanbul
Marriott International continues its growth in Eastern Europe with the opening of the Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli, taking the company’s total…
