21 Novembre 2024

• Marriott Signs Agreement To Bring Second Edition Hotel To Shanghai
  21 Novembre 2024
  Marriott International Inc. recently announced that it has signed an agreement with New Development Group to bring the second EDITION Hotels to Shanghai, set to open in 2026. Striking the perfect balance between taste-making design, excellent service, and an authentic connection to the locale, The Shanghai EDITION, Changfeng Park, aims to redefine the concept of luxury in the vibrant Putuo District.
• Mohari Hospitality Acquires Venice’s Iconic Bauer Hotel
  21 Novembre 2024
  Mohari Hospitality ("Mohari") today announced the acquisition of the Bauer Hotel in Venice, Italy. The acquisition of this iconic property is a significant addition to Mohari’s growing European portfolio, underscoring its commitment to building a collection of luxury properties with irreplaceable heritage and unique cultural resonance.
• IDeaS Unveils the 2025 Predictions Shaping Hospitality
  21 Novembre 2024
  MINNEAPOLIS—Nov. 21, 2024 — IDeaS, a SAS company, the world’s leading provider of hotel revenue management software and services, has released its annual trends report, 5 Predictions That Will Shape Hospitality in 2025. To help hospitality companies navigate the new year and beyond, IDeaS collected insight from some of the top minds in the industry, including hoteliers, management companies, and technology partners to identify the major trends hospitality organizations are likely to see, as well as how to implement new strategies and technologies to succeed.
• Transgender Discrimination in Hotels: A Wake-Up Call for Hoteliers
  21 Novembre 2024
  As a Hotel HR Director and Human Resources Consultant, I’ve had countless conversations with operational leaders about compliance with employment law.
• How to Improve Personalized AI-Driven Hotel Marketing
  21 Novembre 2024
  The hospitality industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, fueled by the integration of AI technology with the human touch to redefine guest experiences. AI assistant chatbots like Velma from Quicktext lead this change, which delivers hyper-personalized interactions. To start, consider a pilot project with an AI assistant chatbot to unlock AI’s potential while ensuring a smooth transition.
• What Wellness Features Provide the Best Returns?
  21 Novembre 2024
  Wellness features have undoubtedly become a key differentiator in the hospitality industry in all markets for attracting guests and driving revenue. But some features may provide better returns on investment (ROI) than others and selecting the most suitable for a property requires a considered approach.
• Hyatt Centric San José Escazú Debuts in Costa Rica
  21 Novembre 2024
  Hyatt announced the opening of Hyatt Centric San José Escazū, marking the first Hyatt Centric branded hotel in Costa Rica. Primely located in the vibrant Escazú neighborhood of Costa Rica’s capital city, the full-service, lifestyle hotel with 161 rooms and suites offers access to boutique shops, dining, and key corporate offices within the Plaza Tempo Shopping & Business Center. The hotel’s central location offers savvy travelers the ideal homebase to explore San José’s city center, the National Stadium of Costa Rica, as well as natural sites like La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Poas Volcano National Park, and Costa Rica’s famous beaches, rainforests, and mountain adventures.
• Meliá Hotels and Rafael Nadal Expand Zel Hotels to the Americas with Opening of Zel Punta Cana
  21 Novembre 2024
  Zel, a collaborative lifestyle brand from Meliá Hotels International and tennis player Rafael Nadal that blends relaxation, sports & fitness, and social connection, has announced its first establishment in Punta Cana will open on December 12, 2024. Nestled amongst nature and from spectacular beaches, Zel Punta Cana will welcome guests from around the world with a unique hospitality experience that combines the Mediterranean lifestyle with the island charm of the Caribbean. Following the success of its inaugural hotel, Zel Mallorca, in 2022 and the opening of its second location, Zel Costa Brava in 2023, this hotel marks the brand’s expansion into the Americas.
• Ennismore Announces Second Mama Shelter To Arrive in Italy
  21 Novembre 2024
  Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle and leisure hospitality company, along with joint venture partners Zanklon Capital ("Zanklon") and Extendam, are thrilled to announce the signing of Mama Shelter Lake Como. Nestled into the dramatic landscapes at the foot of the Italian Alps, Mama brings her sassy and flamboyant personality to the legendary resort city of Como in mid-2026.
• Rocket Travel by Agoda Shares Revealing New Report and Showcases Solution to Transform Hotel Distribution
  21 Novembre 2024
  A new report by Rocket Travel by Agoda and Skift highlights critical challenges in wholesale distribution, including rate integrity and lack of control, with Rocket Travel by Agoda’s innovative solution providing a clear path forward for hoteliers to regain control and increase revenue.
• Grand Hyatt Deer Valley Now Open as the First Resort in New Deer Valley East Village
  21 Novembre 2024
  Opening today, the extraordinary Grand Hyatt Deer Valley welcomes guests as a premier destination for sophisticated travel and all-season adventure. This captivating resort features approximately 436 luxury accommodations, including 55 residences, and introduces a variety of culinary concepts, promising an exceptional experience for all. The resort anchors the newly developed Deer Valley East Village-the first luxury alpine village of its kind in North America since 1981, which is being developed by the visionary Extell Development Company-and is set against the awe-inspiring backdrop of the Wasatch and Uinta Mountains. Grand Hyatt Deer Valley provides direct access to Deer Valley Resort, including the 300+ new skiable acres, 20 debut runs, and three new chairlifts, and is expected to open for the 2024/2025 season in December, conditions permitting.
• Hotel Spa Reservations Sales and Hospitality Training Tips
  21 Novembre 2024
  It has been interesting these last few years to see an increasing number of upscale hotel and resort spa managers reaching out for the same types of sales and hospitality excellence training that my company and others have offered for years for hotel room reservations, group/event sales, and front office/concierge.
• BLLA Welcomes New Premier Vendor Partners, Elevating Boutique Hospitality Experiences
  20 Novembre 2024
  The Boutique Luxury Lodging Association (BLLA) is proud to announce its newest vendor partnerships, expanding its network of innovative, forward-thinking partners who are helping to shape the future of boutique hospitality. Since June 2024, BLLA has welcomed a diverse range of vendors offering exceptional services and products tailored to the unique needs of independent hoteliers worldwide.
• M3 Honored with Silver Globee® Winner at the 17th Annual 2024 Globee® Awards for Achievement (Women in Business)
  20 Novembre 2024
  M3 is proud to announce it has been awarded the Silver Globee® Winner at the 17th Annual 2024 Globee® Awards for Achievement (Women in Business). This prestigious award highlights the company’s dedication to excellence and its commitment to advancing women in the business world.
• How Classik Hotel Collection built a brand-new direct booking strategy
  20 Novembre 2024
  The Classik Hotel Collection is a premier owner-managed hotel group with five characterful hotels in top German destinations. With a focus on providing a warm welcome and a memorable stay, they deliver an exceptional guest experience from check-in to check-out – but up until recently, their direct booking journey wasn’t quite so smooth.
• Mixed Results for Wellness Hotels in Jan - June 2024, with Minor Wellness Leading Growth
  20 Novembre 2024
  The newest edition of RLA Global’s Wellness Real Estate Report is now available, comparing data from Jan-June 2024 with the same period in 2023. The report examines data from over 11.000 properties worldwide.
• Taking the Job Personally
  20 Novembre 2024
  I’m always impressed when someone truly loves their job and does more than expected. And that’s exactly what happened on a recent cross-country American Airlines flight. Here’s what happened:
• AC Hotel to Open in Savannah’s Historic District
  20 Novembre 2024
  North Point Hospitality announces its newest hotel, AC Hotel by Marriott Savannah Historic District, is slated to open early 2025. Nestled in the center of the city’s famed Historic District at 601 E River Street, this new hotel blends the brand’s sleek, European-inspired design with the rich cultural and architectural heritage of Savannah, making it a distinctive new destination for travelers in the South.
• Apaleo Secures €20 Million Growth Equity Investment Led by PSG to Accelerate Global Expansion
  20 Novembre 2024
  Apaleo, the API-first open property management platform, today announced it has raised €20 million in a growth equity investment round led by PSG Equity, a leading growth equity firm that specialises in partnering with software and technology-enabled services companies to help navigate and capitalise on transformational growth. Existing investors Redalpine, FOMCAP IV, and Rockaway Ventures also participated in the round.
• Arlo Hotels Debuts Arlo Washington DC
  20 Novembre 2024
  Arlo Hotels, the independent lifestyle hotel brand with properties in New York, Chicago and Miami, is pleased to announce that the highly anticipated Arlo Washington DC will officially open on November 18, 2024. Located within the heart of downtown D.C., within walking distance of Penn Quarter, Judiciary Square and Capitol Hill, the hotel is surrounded by the city’s top attractions, including the National Mall, museums, the convention center, and top dining, shopping and entertainment venues. The property is Arlo Hotels’ seventh location and its first in the nation’s capital.
• Significant Surge in Travel & Tourism Businesses’ Commitment to Net Zero, Reveals WTTC Roadmap
  20 Novembre 2024
  The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today launched the second edition of its groundbreaking Net Zero Roadmap for Travel & Tourism, revealing the number of global Travel & Tourism businesses setting climate targets has surged by 27% in the past three years, with more than half now actively committed to emissions reduction.
• Institut Lyfe And Yannick Alleno Announce End-2025 Opening Of First Pavyllon Training Restaurant In Lyon, France
  20 Novembre 2024
  Institut Lyfe, a renowned French school recognised globally for excellence in the culinary arts, pastry, hospitality, and restaurant professions, has partnered with Yannick Alléno, a world-class chef who has earned multiple Michelin stars, including two awards of 3 stars. Together, they are proud to present Pavyllon, a training restaurant by Yannick Alléno and Institut Lyfe LYON. This new venture strengthens the longstanding partnership between Yannick Alléno and Institut Lyfe, based on a modern approach to cuisine and the transmission of knowledge to future generations - just as the collaborative establishment of the School of Sauces did in 2021.
• It’s time to embed human-centric principles in all organizations
  20 Novembre 2024
  For too long, the vast majority of humanity has been left out of the business equation, says the Dean of EHL Hospitality Business School, Dr Achim Schmitt. Now educators need to play their part in driving a new, more human-centric approach.
• Fairmont Breakers Debuts In The Heart Of Long Beach, California
  20 Novembre 2024
  Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of world-leading hospitality group Accor, in partnership with Long Beach-based investment and development group Pacific6, today announced the opening of Fairmont Breakers Long Beach. Nestled in the heart of downtown Long Beach, the landmark hotel debuts after a multi-million-dollar transformation, blending historic grandeur with contemporary luxury.
• Travel is a priority for most, but life-stages dictate how we plan and the trips we take
  20 Novembre 2024
  Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, today unveiled "Travel Through Life," an insights-led report decoding the impact of life stage on travel habits, and outlining how brands can connect with consumers in meaningful ways.