Hospitality industry leader Richard Holtzman has joined The Athens Group (Athens Group), a full-service real estate development company specializing in the creation of luxury resorts and urban hotels, branded and non-branded luxury residences, home sites and communities, as well as golf courses, spas and related recreational amenities. With over four decades of experience and leadership, Holtzman will serve as a principal and vice president of hospitality. In his role, Holtzman will be responsible for the company’s core operations and asset management disciplines in addition to assisting in the growth and management of Athens Group’s portfolio of projects, and its strategic partners and relationships including capital partners and hotel operators.
Greg Liddell appointed General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong and Area Vice President, Operations
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Greg Liddell as General Manager, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong and Area Vice President, Operations overseeing Mandarin Oriental, Macau and Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo.
Hotels continue to recover in 2023 as industry begins new era of operations
The hotel industry in 2023 is projected to surpass pre-pandemic levels of demand, nominal room revenue and state and local tax revenue, while inching closer to other key 2019 performance metrics, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s 2023 State of the Hotel Industry Report.
Demonstrating where in-room tablets can improve service
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Spending more to become the most cost-efficient hotel operator
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Torsten van Dullemen named GM at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park and Area Vice President
Torsten van Dullemen will oversee the Group’s hotels in Munich and Prague as well as forthcoming projects in Mayfair, London and Luzern.
Ross Blezard named Director of Operations at Ramses Hilton
Ramses Hilton General Manager announced the appointment of Ross Blezard as Ramses Hilton Director of operations.Director of operations.
Linda Emmenegger named President at Midas Hospitality
Midas Hospitality promotes two key executives.
The hotel General Manager: Time for a new job description?
Hotel General Managers play a crucial role in the hotel’s performance. However their autonomy may vary depending on their education and the type of hotel they work in.
Michael Sorgenfrey named VP Operations at Kempinski Hotels
Michael’s journey in hospitality started back in 1985, with the first role as Apprenticeship Chef with Kempinski Hotel Atlantic Hamburg.
