Company expects over 70 percent of its new rooms to come from select service and luxury lifestyle brands including Moxy Hotels, Courtyard, AC Hotels and Residence Inn.
How to develop an employee benefits program your staff will love
Hotel staff are some of the hardest worked employees and when they feel rewarded and acknowledged, they are more motivated, happier and more likely to be loyal to your business.
IHG report examines scale of China outbound opportunity
London, New York, Los Angeles, Sydney and Tokyo expected to benefit most from significant growth and shifting patterns in Chinese outbound travel globally.
Accor names Balendra Nagesvaran as Vice President of Operations Luxury and Upscale Brands
The segment he will lead encompasses all Sofitel (luxury), Pullman (upscale), and MGallery (upscale) hotels throughout the region, excluding Cuba and the Dominican Republic.
Starwood to grow by more than 40 new properties across Europe in next 5 years
Company announces record year of signings driven by conversion deals, new St Regis Istanbul opening in Turkey and expected accelerated growth in 2015.
Le Méridien shares global destinations through video series with photographer Gray Malin
Le Méridien introduces ‘Follow Me’ – a 24-Hour immersive video journey inspired by the essence of travel.
Celery Risotto Alla Waldorf selected as the Next Taste of Waldorf Astoria
The winning dish is the result of a week-long collaboration in Rome between Waldorf Astoria Master Chef Heinz Beck and JBF Rising Star Semi-Finalist Chef David Posey at Rome Cavalieri.
Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights officially opened
The 464-room hotel features a spacious lobby filled with 1,000 square meters of plant walls, flowers and greenery, along with soothing water features and a towering glass ceiling embossed with Swarovski crystals.
Marco Polo’s Piccolo Kids Clubs aims to lure multi-generational travellers
Several hotels will have a separate check-in counter, a specially designed room key and a registration card for children to feel like grown-ups taking their family on holiday.
The hybrid front desk
By Sandra Martinez: Adding kiosks will reduce the workload of the front desk staff, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t just as important as before. If anything their jobs should become busier.
