We applaud Hilton Worldwide’s initiative to begin eliminating the use of cages for egg-laying chickens and gestation crates for breeding pigs in its global food supply chain
What do COOs want from their General Managers?
Beyond simply achieving their budget targets, General Managers need to help develop a clearly defined strategy for their hotel and stick to it.
5 personal ways hotels can increase revenue in 2015
Growth. It’s encouraging to start the year with travel industry forecasts projecting 7.6% RevPar growth, 4.1% ADR growth, and 3.4% occupancy growth.
Vail Resorts to Acquire Perisher, the Largest Mountain Resort in Australia
Vail Resorts, Inc. today announced that the Company has agreed to acquire its first international mountain resort, Perisher Ski Resort (“Perisher”) in New South Wales, Australia.
Airbnb named official ‘alternative accommodation’ supplier for Rio 2016 Olympics
The organising body for the Olympic Games 2016 and Airbnb are working together to offer alternative accommodation for visitors to the games.
Dutch hotel lets you stay with Van Gogh
The Hotel Okura Amsterdam is hosting eight Van Gogh Museum Editions, five in public spaces and others in a newly opened Van Gogh Suite.
New 1 Hotels brand focused on nature and socially-conscious hospitality
1 Hotels aims to change industry standards—from no paper or plastic in the guest rooms to nature as art and lobby farmstands.
Wyndham Worldwide to participate in annual Earth Hour event
The company is encouraging its global portfolio of brands to participate by turning off or dimming non-essential lighting, with some properties also planning creative offerings for guests such as candlelight dinners.
Marriott launches online travel and lifestyle publication
Marriott Traveler expects to launch nearly 300 pieces of destination content over the next three months beginning with three popular locations: New Orleans, Chicago and Orlando.
Karisma and Viacom to develop Nickelodeon Hotels
From the presence of favourite Nickelodeon characters like SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to resort attractions and entertainment, Nickelodeon Hotels is aiming at the upscale family vacation market.
