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HVS Asia Pacific Hospitality Newsletter - Week Ending 8 November 2024

Hotel Properties Limited Acquires Concorde Hotel in Singapore




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Groundbreaking Ceremony for Sofitel Dublin Airport: A New Era of Luxury Hospitality in Ireland

Accor and the Arora Group are proud to announce the groundbreaking of the highly anticipated Sofitel Dublin Airport, a new luxury hotel set to redefine the hospitality experience at Ireland’s main international gateway. The hotel will feature 412 elegantly designed rooms and suites, an all-day dining restaurant, a tea salon, and a sky bar located on the 11th floor, offering stunning views of the airport and beyond. This franchised development project features a new-build Sofitel hotel located at Dublin Airport, set to open by late 2026 as a full-service luxury hotel comprising approximately 412 guest rooms. The hotel will be directly linked to the airport’s Terminal 2, providing seamless connectivity for travellers. The developer for this project is the Arora Group, a significant franchise partner of Accor in the UK and the owner of both the Sofitel London Heathrow Airport and the Sofitel London Gatwick Airport. In 2018, Arora was awarded the opportunity to develop this over €100 mill...




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Unveiling hospitality’s most exceptional icons: 95 HICONS for 95 years of Hotelschool The Hague

Who or what is your most exceptional hospitality icon? That was the question posed by Hotelschool The Hague as it marked its 95th anniversary, inviting industry professionals, students, employees, and alumni to join in celebrating the people and objects that shape the world of hospitality.




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Investing in Business Intelligence: Transforming Hospitality Through Data

In the ever-evolving hospitality industry, the use of business intelligence is becoming increasingly important. Hoteliers are recognizing the immense value that data brings to their business, from understanding drivers of demand to developing effective revenue management strategies. But the big question is – how willing are they to invest in new technology?





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M/S. Signotron (India) Pvt. Ltd vs M/S. Nautica Hospitality Consulting ... on 12 November, 2024

FAT 191 of 2020.

Mr. Sudvasattva Banerjee Mr. Shounak Mukherjee, Mr. Shubradip Roy, Advs.

..........for the appellant/ plaintiff/decree holder in FAT 191 of 2020 and for the respondent in FAT 194 of 2020.

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1. Heard learned Counsel for the parties. The matter arises out of a judgment on admission passed by the Trial Court and the consequential decree.




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On the Threshold : Hospitality in Shakespeare's Drama [Electronic book] / Sophie Battell.

Edinburgh : Edinburgh University Press, [2023]




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Predictions for 2023: AI, VR boom in hospitality, wellness and gaming, and Balenciaga in India

This is the time of year when that we draw up the Best Of 2022 lists, and trend forecasts for 2023. And But how do you predict the unpredictable? We start with gains from the past.



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ONDC may cover mobility, hospitality and travel sectors

Plans come at a time when traditional transport, hotel and restaurant sectors are up in arms against monopolisation of some aggregators




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Summer travel up 40% this year; hospitality, travel services providers see buoyant demand

According to MakeMyTrip's summer travel trends, the family travel segment has grown by 20% this year, compared to the summer of 2023




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How the pineapple became a worldwide symbol of hospitality

Once an exotic and costly delicacy saved for royalty, the pineapple now stands as a welcoming beacon for all.




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Covid-19: Hospitality group forms to fight insurers over BI

The group is being advised by Mishcon de Reya and will look into claims denied by any number of insurers naming Axa, China Taiping, RSA, Touchstone, and Zurich but excluding Hiscox.




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Brokers under strain as they support hospitality clients

Covid-19: Brokers battle colossal workloads as they look to help customers change policies and maintain cover.




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As 2019 Tour of Utah VIP Hospitality Sponsor, Alsco Continues its Partnership With Larry H. Miller Sports & Entertainment

Ten years of partnership fosters lasting relationships




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Renowned Five Star Diamond Awarded to FIFA by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences

Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has been awarded the prestigious Five Star Diamond Award during the 20th FIFA World Cup taking place in Brazil.




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Sujoy Daskundu Celebrated for Dedication to the Field of Hospitality

Mr. Daskundu channels years of expertise in project and event management into his executive positions with Ashira Enterprises, Arin Enterprises, and Daskundu Hospitality Group




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Lancer Hospitality Sued for Paying Hourly Employees Straight Time Only and No Overtime Pay

The Complaint alleges that Lancer Hospitality paid its hourly employees their regular hourly rate ("straight time") for all hours worked and did not typically pay an overtime premium when they worked overtime hours.




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GBK Productions, Partnering with Big Game Experience and Firework Hospitality Group, Held Their Annual Pre-Superbowl Celebrity Gift Lounge with a Live Performance by Snoop Dogg (DJ SNOOPADELIC)

The Biggest Sports Stars and Celebrities Celebrated at the Hottest Event During Superbowl Weekend in Miami at GBK's Annual Pre-Superbowl Lounge




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Manquehue Hotels provides the personal touch with Oracle Hospitality

Hospitality technology fuels hotel chain growth




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NRI businessman to invest Rs 70 crore in hospitality sector in Kerala

Two hotel projects of the company are in the advanced stage of completion at Kakkanad, the IT valley of the state.




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Business Opportunity Announced for Two Hospitality Contracts on South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Dave Uberuaga has announced the availability of two prospectuses for business opportunities in the park, to provide lodging, food services, grocery stores, retail, transportation, mule rides, an RV campground, a service station and other services on the South Rim. The two prospectuses released today outline these business opportunities, describe the existing businesses, and provide details on how to submit responsive proposals for either or both. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/business-opportunity-announced-for-two-hospitality-contracts-on-south-rim-of-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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Business Opportunity Announced for Hospitality Contract on South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Dave Uberuaga has announced the availability of a prospectus for a business opportunity in the park, to provide lodging, food services, retail, transportation, mule rides, and other services on the South Rim. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/business-opportunity-announced-for-hospitality-contract-on-south-rim-of-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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Business Opportunity Announced for Hospitality Contract on South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Dave Uberuaga has announced the availability of a prospectus for a business opportunity in the park, to provide lodging, food services, retail, transportation, mule rides, and other services on the South Rim. This business opportunity is very similar to solicitation CC-GRCA001-15A, announced on March 11, 2014, with the exception that the initial leasehold surrender interest has been reduced to approximately $57 million, and the franchise fee has been adjusted to 14%. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/business-opportunity-south-rim-august-2014.htm




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Award of Hospitality Contract on South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Dave Uberuaga has announced the award of a concession contract to Xanterra South Rim, L.L.C. Xanterra will provide lodging, food services, retail, transportation, mule rides, and other services on the South Rim. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/award-of-hospitality-contract-on-south-rim-of-grand-canyon-national-park.htm




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Business Opportunity Announced for the Hospitality Contract on North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Christine Lehnertz has announced the availability of a prospectus for a business opportunity in the park to provide lodging, food and beverage, retail, and other visitor services on the North Rim. https://www.nps.gov/grca/learn/news/business-opp-announced-for-hospitality-contract-on-n-rim-of-grand-canyon-nat-pk.htm




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WKSC/Chicago's #TipWithKiss Helps Bartenders & Hospitality Workers

iHEARTMEDIA Top 40 WKSC (KISS 1035)/CHICAGO is rolling out the red carpet for the thousands of bartenders and servers who are sidelined with no work due to COVID-19 impacting their businesses … more




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WXMX/Memphis 'Max Cans' Will Help Hospitality Workers Fund

CUMULUS MEDIA Classic Rock WXMX  (98.1 THE MAX)/MEMPHIS, TN and the MEMPHIS MADE BREWING CO. are teaming up with AJAX DISTRIBUTING COMPANY of MEMPHIS to help hospitality workers … more




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SF’s Lava Mae Brings Showers, ‘Radical Hospitality’ to Oakland Homeless Encampments

The organization sets up at 27th Street and Northgate Avenue and at 6th and Castro streets. Blair Hippolyte and Jannie Rutledge, two Oakland residents who are homeless, sat on the sidewalk of 27th Street.…



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Experts serve up the future of hospitality

Hospitality forum hears about opportunities to increase business.




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Hospitality group helps feed key workers

The Caring Foundation donates meals to West Midlands Ambulance Service.




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Molton Brown plans to enter India's hospitality sector next fiscal

The company, which plans to open 15 stores across India over the next five years, at present has one store in India. It entered India in June this year.




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Seattle’s Canlis named a 2020 James Beard award finalist for ‘Outstanding Hospitality’


Rachel Yang and Seif Chirchi of Joule, and Heliotrope Architects were the Seattle area's two other food industry ties that have made it to the finalist stage of the 2020 James Beard awards.





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City girls serve country hospitality at the Ungarra Community Cafe

With no pub or shops in the town, these former city girls started a community-run cafe and it's improving the welfare of local farmers while raising money for charity too.




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Digital signage success stories for the leisure and hospitality sectors

Repeat Signage is user-friendly, flexible digital signage software for Windows. Ideal for the leisure, tourism and hospitality industry, you can insert your pictures, text, real-time, RSS news feeds and other media to create dynamic and engaging digital signage presentations. Digital signage allows your visitors to learn more about your facilities, news of current and forthcoming attractions, helping to encourage return visits.




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Could hotel service robots help the hospitality industry after COVID-19?

(University of Surrey) A new research study, investigating how service robots in hotels could help redefine leadership and boost the hospitality industry, has taken on new significance in the light of the seismic impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on tourism and business travel. The study by academics at The University of Surrey and MODUL University Vienna focuses on how HR experts perceive service robots and their impact on leadership and HR management in the hotel industry.




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Exploring local community is 'first key' to saving hospitality industry, says Thunder Bay Tourism manager

The tourism and hospitality industries, which play a large role in the economy of almost every community in northwestern Ontario, are taking a beating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the manager of Tourism Thunder Bay is figuring out how “dire” the situation is, and what could be done to help.



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Hot day invites hospitality

OM short-term workers visit a Muslim family and enjoy food and conversation, which they hope will help lead the family to the truth.




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Governor Carney Expands Hospitality Emergency Loan Program (H.E.L.P.)

H.E.L.P. to include more industries and additional small businesses WILMINGTON, Del. –  Governor John Carney on Thursday announced the expansion of the Hospitality Emergency Loan Program (H.E.L.P.) to provide financial relief for additional industries impacted because of coronavirus (COVID-19). The expansion makes personal care services businesses – such as barber shops, hair salons, nail salons, and beauty shops […]





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Coronavirus impact may render 3.8 cr people jobless in tourism, hospitality: Federation of Associations (FAITH)

The coronavirus impact could render 3.8 crore people jobless, which is around 70 per cent of the total workforce in the tourism and hospitality sector, according to a grouping.




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Reinventing the Art of Hospitality with AI

Digital innovations are shaking up the hospitality industry with the help of technologies such as artificial intelligence that are unlocking new and better customer touch points and experiences. When hospitality providers deploy AI-powered technologies,...




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Local unemployment numbers close to historic levels, hospitality sector hit hard

As anticipated due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Windsor’s unemployment rate closed in on historic levels in April as it reached 12.9 per cent of the labour force, according to the latest numbers released Friday by Statistics Canada. There were 21,800 people in the Windsor area recorded as being unemployed in the latest StatsCan survey. But […]




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Could hotel service robots help the hospitality industry after COVID-19?

A new research study, investigating how service robots in hotels could help redefine leadership and boost the hospitality industry, has taken on new significance in the light of the seismic impact of the Covid-19 outbreak on tourism and hospitality.





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Coronavirus an 'unbelievable' challenge for hospitality sector, IHG CEO says

Keith Barr, CEO of InterContinental Hotels Group, discusses the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the company.




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G6 Hospitality Announces Clean@6 Program

DALLAS - G6 Hospitality, the parent company for the iconic Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands, has launched "Clean@6," a comprehensive initiative designed to ensure that guests feel confident when staying at any of the brands' nearly 1,400 locations across...




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Dunn Hospitality to Develop Courtyard by Marriott Within $60 Million Mixed-Use Development Near Indianapolis

Thompson Thrift Retail Group (TTRG), a wholly owned company of Thompson Thrift, announced today that it has closed on the sale of the hotel pad at The Stations, a $60-million mixed-use development in the Indianapolis suburb of Fishers, Ind. The buyer, Indiana-based Dunn Hospitality, will spend $20 million to build a 145-room Courtyard by Marriott that it plans to open in the latter half of 2021. The Courtyard will feature meeting space, expansive fitness facilities, an indoor pool, room service and a bistro bar offering sit-down meals throughout the day. The new hotel is expected to accommodate the expanding business and leisure travel needs of the rapidly growing Fishers suburb. Later this year, TTRG expects to begin construction of a class-A, four-story office building with 60,000 square feet of demisable office space. The building will feature an expansive lobby with elevators, outdoor work areas on the top floor of the building, excellent visibility from 116th Street along with bu...




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Shifting the Hospitality Service Paradigm in Difficult Times

A few years ago, Marriott had a commercial link with a storyline about an elderly lady who stayed in a Marriott hotel because she just lost her house during a mountain fire and needed time to reflect and think about her future. In the video, this la...




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The Holy Trinity Of Technology, Ergonomics And Architecture That Will Change Our Travel & Hospitality Experience

The wide boulevards and parks of many famous international tourist cities were originally created as "lungs" for the urban environments and its people, creating thoroughfares of fresh air to fight disease. The famous grid systems upon which many Nor...