Fri.Nov 29, 2024

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From Relaxation to Longevity: Phuket Evolves into a Global Wellness Tourism Leader

Hospitality Net

Wellness tourism is in great shape. One of the fastest growing areas of the tourism industry, the sector has grown from a niche market for committed health seekers to become a THB 219 trillion (USD 6.3 trillion) global powerhouse. At the heart of this revolution is Asia Pacific, which accounts for 30% of the worldwide market and where pioneering destinations such as Phuket have successfully changed the face of wellness tourism.In the latest in a series of C9 Sessions, C9 Hotelworks, the award-wi

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Metrics that Matter: The Key Hotel Data Points You Need

Revenue Hub

As data becomes more and more accessible in the hospitality industry, it is taking on an increasingly critical role in daily hotel operations. NB: This is an article from Otelier Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date From owners and operators to general managers and housekeeping directors, teams across the entire company are now relying on data to make more informed decisions.

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The Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) Heads to Cape Town for the First Time for its 13th Edition

Hospitality Net

The Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF), Africa’s premier conference for tourism and hospitality investment, is gearing up for its 2025 edition in Cape Town. Taking place from 17 to 19 June at The Westin Cape Town, AHIF 2025 will introduce an innovative, dynamic format aimed at fostering new partnerships and facilitating deals within Africa’s rapidly expanding hospitality sector - one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.

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Expert Partner Hotel Tech Updates: BEONx, Chatlyn and More

Revenue Hub

Here is our round up of 6 Expert Partner Technology Updates or Integrations. BEONx , Chatlyn , Cloudbeds , Flyr , The Hotels Network and Atomize (If you click on the title heading you can access the full announcement) Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date Boost Your Hotel’s Growth with BEONx Autopilot BEONx ’s Autopilot is a sophisticated tool that merges cutting-edge technology with intelligent decision-making.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Choice Hotels Announces Opening of First New Construction Property with Lobby in a Box, MainStay Suites Chesapeake, VA

Hospitality Net

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), announced the opening of the first new construction hotel to feature the Lobby in a Box package, a MainStay Suites in Chesapeake, Virginia. By using the proprietary and turnkey Lobby in a Box and Kitchen in a Box packages, the hotel leveraged effective designs with lower costs that are intentionally constructed for the extended stay consumer.

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IHG Launches Atwell Suites in Greater China

Hospitality Net

On November 22nd, IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) launched its new exquisite lifestyle brand, Atwell Suites, in Greater China. Using “new territorial home” as the core design concept, Atwell Suites is dedicated to offering a high-quality experience for young guests seeking an exquisite lifestyle, and creating a living space with aesthetic value, emotional value and spiritual value.

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Boost Hotel Performance Through Profit & Loss Mastery

Revenue Hub

In the hospitality industry, the commercial team is the engine that drives a hotel’s revenue and market presence. NB: This is an article from Demand Calendar Subscribe to our weekly newsletter and stay up to date This team typically comprises three key departments: Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Management. Each plays a distinct yet interconnected role in attracting guests, optimizing revenue, and ensuring the hotel’s competitive edge.

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All Eyes on 2025: New Openings Around the World, from Mexico to Cyprus

Hospitality Net

From Istanbul’s bustling Beyoğlu district to the pristine shorelines of Mexico’s Pacific coast to the beating heart of Cyprus, both new and beloved destinations are beckoning travelers in search of community. With an eye on 2025, we’ve selected a list of places where travelers can come together at brand-new hotels to join inspired conversations, forge new relationships with cherished cities, and discover both historic and contemporary architectural gems.

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The Best Black Friday Kitchen and Cookware Deals

EATER

A shiny new Dutch oven? Check. An air fryer that could serve a small herd of children? Done. The Devil works hard, but Black Friday — and its many reincarnations — works harder. The deals have been rolling out for over a week now on pots and pans , KitchenAid stand mixers , and this delightfully strange Staub vertical chicken roaster , but you and I both know that today is the big day for finding the biggest, most succulent sales on cookware and kitchen essentials.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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HotelRunner triumphs as the “Best Large Technology Supplier” at the Travolution Awards

Hospitality Net

HotelRunner, the trailblazing platform for travel and hospitality technologies, has been named the "Best Large Technology Supplier" at the Travolution Awards 2024 in the United Kingdom. Selected by the esteemed Travolution Awards jury, this recognition underscores HotelRunner’s commitment to innovation and excellence, driving the travel industry forward with data-driven, AI-powered solutions.

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HONG KONG – 9

Mary Gostelow

It’s not often that you come across two beautiful and talented daughters of two famous men sharing a stage at an important event bit happened at inaugural Leaders of Luxury: Redefining luxury through a global lens, at The Regent Hong Kong. On the left, above, we have Victoria Tang-Owen, daughter of the late Sir David Tang, founder of Shanghai Tang.

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Great Northern Hotel appoints new pastry chef at its Rails restaurant

Hotel Owner

Luxury Grade-II listed Great Northern Hotel in King’s Cross has appointed Albio Ziu as pastry chef for the hotel’s restaurant, Rails. Ziu joins Great Northern Hotel with over 10 years’ experience having worked in pastry at The Bloomsbury Hotel, Searcy’s Pall Mall and with Firmdale Hotels Group. Working alongside Rails’ head chef Mark Weir, Ziu will assist in developing the restaurant’s dessert menu, as well as its seasonally changing afternoon tea menu and private dining and corporate packages f

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IHG to introduce Vignette Collection in Türkiye

Hotel Management Network

IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed Vignette Collection, Union Han, Istanbul Karaköy, marking the Vignette Collection brand's debut in Türkiye. The post IHG to introduce Vignette Collection in Türkiye appeared first on Hotel Management Network.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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London hotel demand outpaces UK in October

Hotel Owner

London outpaced seasonal demand elsewhere last month, as mild weather and half-term saw a rise in demand and occupancy for hotels in the capital, according to the latest RSM Hotels Tracker. It found that the occupancy of London hotels rose from 83.7% in September to 84.2% in October, but fell from 82.8% to 80.7% in the UK. However, occupancy was up on last year’s October in both London and the UK, at 81.1% and 78.9% respectively.

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Himalayan Hotels extends luxury portfolio with new resort

Hotel Management Network

Himalayan Hotels has announced the launch of VILEEN Rishikesh, a new luxury wellness retreat situated 170m above the River Ganges. The post Himalayan Hotels extends luxury portfolio with new resort appeared first on Hotel Management Network.

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The Trouville Hotel sold to Compass Hospitality and Seacare Hospitality

Hotel Owner

The Trouville Hotel in Sandown, Isle of Wight, has been sold to Compass Hospitality and Seacare Hospitality in a joint venture. The hotel, which is popular for dancing holidays, is located on the East Coast of the Isle of Wight, and was originally converted from a terrace of seafront houses in 1832. It features 88-ensuite bedrooms, an extensive bar and a restaurant with panoramic sea views over the English Channel.

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Ascott to rebrand Stamford Bridge Hotel as lyf London Chelsea

Serviced Apartments

Reading Time: < 1 minute UK: Hospitality company The Ascott Limited has taken over management of both the Millennium and Copthorne hotels at Stamford Bridge and will rebrand the properties under lyf. The two Stamford Bridge on-site hotels, collectively known as Stamford Bridge Hotel, are located next to Chelsea Football Club stadium. Following a renovation in 2025, Stamford Bridge Hotel will be rebranded under Ascott’s lyf brand.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Burnham Beeches Hotel undergoes multi-million pound refurb

Hotel Owner

Luxury Buckinghamshire country hotel Burnham Beeches Hotel will complete a multi-million-pound refurbishment investment in November through hotel management company Immersive Hospitality Management (IHM) under its new sub-brand, Imerso Hotels. The refurbishment of the luxury hotel will see its 80 bedrooms and suites, reception, and public and leisure areas transformed, drawing inspiration from its natural surroundings and woodland setting, while preserving the Georgian Manor House’s heritage and

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Data Collection Tips for Delivering Personalised Guest Experiences

Revfine

Question for Our Hotel Marketing Expert Panel What are the top tips and best practices for hotels to collect data in order to deliver personalised guest experiences? How can hotels handle data privacy? (Question by Michael J. Goldrich) Our Marketing Expert Panel Michael J. Goldrich - Founder & The post Data Collection Tips for Delivering Personalised Guest Experiences appeared first on Revfine.com.

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Mar Hall expands team amid multi-million-pound refurb

Hotel Owner

Mar Hall Golf and Spa Resort has announced its latest string of senior appointments as part of its multi-million-pound redevelopment. To elevate its food and beverage offering, Mar Hall has appointed Hungarian-born Szilard Szentesi as executive pastry chef, Jessica McKechnie as pastry chef de partie, Vicky Black as director of Food and Beverage, Chris Mullen as expert head mixologist, and Janette Napier as director of sales.

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Premier Inn signs 20-year lease for space at Berlin Campus

Hotel Management Network

Premier Inn has signed a lease agreement with IREIT Global for around 10,348m² of gross floor area in Berlin Campus. The post Premier Inn signs 20-year lease for space at Berlin Campus appeared first on Hotel Management Network.

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Pricing for Profit: How to Set, Negotiate, and Succeed

Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader

In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a

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Today’s news in brief – 29/11/24

Hotel Owner

Burnham Beeches Hotel, a luxury Georgian manor in Buckinghamshire, is set to complete a multi-million-pound refurbishment under Immersive Hospitality Management’s new sub-brand, Imerso Hotels. Scheduled for November, the redesign emphasizes wellness, connectivity, and sustainability. The 80-bedroom hotel will feature nature-inspired interiors, including an open reception area with a tree-planted atrium and forest-themed design elements.

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EVT to manage Sherwood Hotel in Queenstown, New Zealand

Hotel Management Network

EVT has announced a new hotel management agreement with RF Corval and take over the operations of Sherwood Hotel in Queenstown, New Zealand. The post EVT to manage Sherwood Hotel in Queenstown, New Zealand appeared first on Hotel Management Network.

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Reducing plastics in your hotel: Clean the World’s vision for a circular economy

Hotel Owner

Sustainability in the hospitality industry has long been a topic of discussion, but few leaders have managed to turn conversations into actionable change like Tommie Eaton, Director of Clean the World UK. With a career that brings together education, travel, and sustainability, Eaton’s mission is clear: to transform how hotels think about waste, particularly plastics, and to champion the circular economy as the future of sustainable hospitality.

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The Leela opens new luxury hotel in Hyderabad, India

Hotel Management Network

The Leela has opened a new luxury 156-room hotel in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, India, marking the brand's entry into the city. The post The Leela opens new luxury hotel in Hyderabad, India appeared first on Hotel Management Network.

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Business Automation in Hospitality: A New World

Dive into the transformative potential of business automation within the hospitality sector. This comprehensive overview showcases how innovative technologies can streamline operations, reduce costs, and elevate guest satisfaction. Discover the advantages of integrating systems like automated check-ins, CRM, and energy management to not only save on expenses but also to provide a seamless and personalized guest experience.