Franchising is gaining traction in Southeast Asia, presenting both opportunities and challenges for hoteliers. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Archives for 29/04/2024
Podcast & Drip&Pricing in Hotels & Could You Be Breaking the Law?
The concept of drip pricing has sparked much debate, yet what does it truly mean for us in the realms of travel, hospitality, and tourism? In this episode, we are joined by Richard Collie, Managing Associate for TLT LLP a consumer law expert at award&winning law firm with particular specialism in the leisure industry. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Radisson Hotel Casablanca Gauthier La Citadelle Opens in Morocco
Situated in the heart of the Gauthier district in Casablanca, the port city that fronts the Atlantic Ocean, the opening of Radisson Hotel Casablanca Gauthier La Citadelle marks Radisson Hotel Group's second hotel in Casablanca and the ninth hotel opening in Morocco. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Notorious Pirate Island in the Florida Keys Is Now Luxury Resort and Listed for Sale at $40 Million
Black's Island is a seven&acre gem off the coast of the Florida Panhandle, sporting a four&star resort with twenty&six waterfront bungalows. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Sheraton Suites Galleria Atlanta Hotel Unveils $12 Million Renovation
The comprehensive renovation breathes new life into every facet of the guest experience. Guest suites exude sophistication and comfort with new carpeting, beds, bedding, furniture, artwork, and upgraded bathrooms. The lobby and restaurant boast a refreshed, modern aesthetic with ample seating and a welcoming ambiance, perfect for work or leisure. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Atlanta Hotel Construction Pipeline Hits Its All&Time High
The recent U.S. Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE) reports that, at the close of the first quarter, the top five markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines are led by Dallas with 185 projects/21,882 rooms, slightly below record&highs recorded at the end of Q4 2023. Next is Atlanta, with an all&time high of 153 projects with 17,929 rooms. Appeared … [Read more...]
Could Using Algorithms to Set Hotel Rates Become Illegal? & By Adam Harris
Is it illegal to estimate what hotel prices might be in the future? According to some powerful people, it could be. Plaintiffs in several class&action lawsuits argue that merely having access to algorithmically informed price insights amounts to an illegal conspiracy among business competitors & that it?s fair to assume they'll stop competing and just fix prices instead. Appeared … [Read more...]
Adults Only and All Inclusive Royalton CHIC Antigua Resort Opens
Guests can choose from a variety of accommodations, including rooms with ocean views, swim&out access, and walkout oceanfront suites, each featuring a balcony or terrace. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Hotel Sustainability: Top Ways to Integrate Eco&Friendly Practices at Your Hotel & By Heather Apse
The hospitality industry has a significant impact on the environment, from extensive water and energy usage to waste production. However, the growing awareness of environmental issues has led many consumers to prefer businesses that commit to sustainable practices. This shift presents a golden opportunity for hotels. This article will show you ways you can implement some good practices that not … [Read more...]
Hyatt Reveals Survey Findings on the Hotel Stay Needs of Neurodivergent Travelers
Hyatt collaborates with KultureCity for a survey of more than 1,000 neurodivergent individuals and caregivers to drive research&supported action Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Abraj Omar Hotel & Residences Makkah & MGallery Collection to Open 2028 in the Holy City of Makkah
Accor in partnership with Alesayi Holding has announced plans for the opening of a new hotel and residences development, Abraj Omar Hotel & Residences Makkah & MGallery Collection, located in the heart of the Holy City of Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
HVS Report & A New Approach to Hotel Management Fees & By Marcus R. Lee
In the ever&evolving hospitality industry, the question of how to effectively compensate hotel operators remains crucial. While the basic premise of paying managers for their management skills holds true, the prevalent incentive fee structures may no longer adequately align with market realities, particularly for owners. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Three key moments from the first debate with lead EU candidates
The lead candidates in the European elections faced off against each other in the first debate of the race, haggling over the Green Deal, the Israel-Hamas war, irregular migration, artificial intelligence and TikTok, among others. The Maastricht debate, co-hosted by Politico Europe and Studio Europa, lasted one hour and a half and saw a continued exchange of political ideas, which ranged … [Read more...]
Ramadan and Eid Al&Fitr a Boost for Dubai Hotels
During Ramadan (11 March & 9 April), Dubai saw its highest daily occupancy levels on Friday, 29 March (at 78.9%), which coincided with the Easter holiday weekend. The market’s ADR levels peaked on Saturday, 30 March, at AED901.25. Appeared first on: hotelnewsresource.com … [Read more...]
Melco Resorts & Entertainment to Implement Shiji Enterprise Platform PMS to Power its Global Portfolio
Having already implemented Shiji’s innovative Infrasys Cloud POS and Shiji Payment Solution, the Melco team was looking for a PMS that could both streamline operations and provide deep insights into customer preferences to deliver an improved experience for their guests.4.29.2024 Melco Resorts & Entertainment (Melco), owner and operator of integrated resort facilities in Asia and Europe has … [Read more...]
Strack-Zimmermann blasts von der Leyen for dragging her feet on defence policy
Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, one of the lead candidates in the European elections, has issued a blistering verdict of Ursula von der Leyen's first term in office. Strack-Zimmermann, who hails from the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE), is part of a three-candidate team representing the liberal forces in the bloc-wide poll between 6 and 9 June. Currently a member of … [Read more...]
Watch: The inventor empowering schoolchildren with light in Zimbabwe
Aluwaine Tanaka Manyonga created the Chigubhu Lantern, a solar-powered LED light from recycled waste In rural Zimbabwe, access to electricity is often a challenge, so Aluwaine Tanaka Manyonga came up with an innovative solution.The Chigubhu Lantern is a solar-powered light made from recycled plastic bottles and electronic waste. Aluwaine was inspired by his own school days when he often used a … [Read more...]
WATCH: Heatwave prompts Philippines to order millions to stay home from school
Updated: 29/04/2024 - 18:26 The Department of Education ordered students in more than 47,000 public schools to study from home due to health risks from record-high temperatures. The Department of Education ordered students in more than 47,000 public schools to study from home due to health risks from record-high … [Read more...]
Spain's Sanchez says he intends to continue as PM
Sanchez took five days off to think about his future, following the decision by a court to open preliminary proceedings against his wife Begona Gomez on corruption allegations. ''I have decided to continue on with even more strength at the helm of the government of Spain,” he said in a televised speech after informing King Felipe VI of the decision earlier Monday.But many wondered if it was … [Read more...]
Bulgaria and Poland to increase climate adaptation and just transition efforts, Commission says
Bulgaria and Poland's energy and climate plans still need to fill some gaps. Bulgaria and Poland’s national energy and climate plans (NECPs) are insufficient to make a fair contribution towards meeting EU efforts to limit global heating and ensure a socially fair transition towards a net-zero economy, according to an assessment by the European Commission.The EU executive has been analysing … [Read more...]
91% of Europe’s cities are looking to nature-based solutions to fight climate change
Cities are home to a majority of Europe’s population and are particularly vulnerable to the consequences of climate change. Europe’s cities are facing the impacts of climate change ever more regularly and severely. After 2023’s record summer heat, flooding and heatwaves, the need to invest in resilience has never been clearer.A new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) has taken … [Read more...]
19 Best Things to do in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Winnipeg is a surprising city that often gets a bad rap from Canadians. That is because most people who call Winnipeg “Winterpeg” have never been there. The capital of Manitoba has a lot going on, from a hot food scene to plenty of outdoor activities and a history that will blow your mind. That’s just the beginning. Time named Winnipeg one of the world’s greatest places in 2021, so you know there … [Read more...]
10 Best Coworking Spaces in Zagreb
Zagreb is a capital city unlike any I’ve experienced before. That’s not to say there’s not a huge amount to see and do, because there is. I love Zagreb because it has that authentic vibe, it’s compact and easy to walk around, and if you’re working on the go and looking for coworking spaces in Zagreb, you’ll find plenty. Table of Contents While working from Zagreb, I almost felt like a local; … [Read more...]
Dex Squared and Absolute Hotel Services Form Strategic Partnership for MENA Portfolio Expansion
Dubai-based Dex Squared, a pioneering hotel management firm, and international hospitality management group Absolute Hotel Services (AHS) have signed a strategic agreement to form a joint venture in the Middle East and Africa. The new entity, AHS Middle East & Africa (AHS MEA), will operate new AHS-branded properties across the region. Appeared first on: … [Read more...]
Radisson Hotel Group accelerates expansion strategy in Saudi Arabia with focus on holy cities
Radisson Hotel Group continues to intensify its efforts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, aligning with the Saudi 2030 vision for hospitality. Building on a robust five-year expansion and transformation plan, the Group aims to establish itself as the preferred brand for owners, partners, and guests by strengthening its presence in major and secondary cities … [Read more...]
State of emergency in Oklahoma as tornadoes kill at least four
Updated: 29/04/2024 - 17:17 Authorities said on Sunday one of the deceased is a child and four others were injured. Authorities said on Sunday one of the deceased is a child and four others were injured.Emergency crews are assessing the extensive damage to homes and businesses from the high winds, hail, and flooding, as … [Read more...]
Financial Times becomes latest media outlet to enter into partnership with OpenAI
The British newspaper has joined a list of news organisations entering into a content licensing agreement with OpenAI. The Financial Times is the latest media company to sign a deal with the artificial intelligence (AI) company OpenAI.The British newspaper announced on Monday "a strategic partnership and licensing agreement" with the maker of ChatGPT.They said it would allow the AI chatbot … [Read more...]
Computer game may help students better spot disinformation, new study shows
A computer game where you play the bad guys can help students better spot disinformation techniques, a new study shows. Researchers have developed a computer game to help students better spot fake news, according to a study.Their experiment involved 516 Swedish upper secondary school students from four different institutions.The game, called Bad News, was created through a collaboration … [Read more...]
Wild corals are suffering from heat stress. Could this Netherland’s zoo project come to the rescue?
A Netherlands zoo has planted self-bred corals that could one day repopulate heat stressed reefs. Europe’s largest reef has welcomed corals bred in a zoo by the World Coral Conservatory project.Gloved divers introduced the corals to the reef at the Royal Burgers’ Zoo in Arnhem on Monday, in the hope that they can one day be used to repopulate natural reefs.“This is the first project where we … [Read more...]
‘Disgusting’: Namibian authorities fume after naked tourists strip off at Big Daddy dune
Tourism authorities have slammed the unidentified men for disrespecting the country’s laws and traditions. Namibian authorities have heavily criticised a group of tourists who posed naked on the popular ‘Big Daddy’ dune in the Namib desert.Three male visitors are said to have taken their clothes off for pictures and videos during a dune safari after hiking up the sandbank, which is more than … [Read more...]
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