Saccani most recently served as Chief of Product Development and Executive Vice President Italy and Spain at Belmond Hotels, formerly Orient Express Hotels, with whom he has worked for over 30 years.
Hotel investors say ‘No’ to UK Brexit
Most fee that the effect on the UK hotel sector would ultimately be neutral but point out concerns over the issue of finding enough staff of the right calibre to operate hotels if immigration were to be severely curtailed.
Clear sailing forecast for Europe’s business travel market: Report
Continental business travel continues to recover from the 2012 recession due to lower oil prices, improving labor markets, favorable monetary policy and increasing consumer consumption.
Rami Sayess appointed Regional Vice President and General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Beirut
Sayess Four Seasons journey has taken him from Jordan to Saudi Arabia, Thailand and most recently Qatar where he had assumed the position of Regional Vice President and General Manager since 2013.
Where Americans will/will not travel in Europe
New survey data on “Europe travel” indicates France has bounced back from terror attacks.
Scandic to open hotel in Vaasa, Finland
Taking over the operation of the former Kantarellis hotel in central Vaasa from June 2016, Scandic will expand the property from 68 to 140 rooms.
The impact of terrorism on Europe’s hotel industry
On average, European hotel markets experience stabilized performance results within approximately three months following a terror attack and
there is a greater impact on occupancy levels than on average daily rate (ADR).
Radisson Blu Beach Resort, Milatos Crete opens in Greece
Radisson Blu’s second hotel in Greece, the hotel offers 318 spacious rooms and suites, views of the waterfront and lush Zen gardens with waterfalls.
World’s first Radisson RED opens in Brussels
The new brand currently has 14 additional hotels under development worldwide, but the 149-key Radisson RED Brussels is the first in the world to open its doors.
Starwood announces the opening of Element Amsterdam
The property – which features 160 studios and suites – marks the brand’s second hotel in Europe.
