Santa Claus and Extended Stay America, �Santa�s Official Hotel,� Partner to ease holiday travel woes. In time for the holiday season, the ultimate holiday travel guru shares holiday travel tips.
Stratosphere is taking Vegas back from the pricey and pretentious. From the casino to the top of the Tower, Stratosphere offers great fun and real values backed up by an unforgettable experience.
Who knew that evil stepsisters were still a thing? One would think these two teenagers would get a grip and be kind to the Cinderella of this story, rather than lean into the Evil Stepsister caricature. Unfortunately, however, they could not help themselves.
This Redditor was traveling with his family for a memorial service, and his wife booked a hotel room for his daughter Shiloh and two stepdaughters to share. Things went a bit south when the stepdaughters insisted that Shiloh sleep on the floor. When the original poster (OP) discovered that this was going on, he told Shiloh to pack her things and immediately booked her a separate hotel room.
This ultimately backfired as the two stepdaughters went crying and complaining to OP's wife (their mother), accusing OP of playing favorites. The fact that OP's wife had the audacity to not hear and empathize with her husband's side of the story leads us to believe that this second marriage is unlikely to work out. For more stories like this, check out this post about some Thanksgiving drama.
The former One Direction star has died after falling from the third floor of a hotel in Argentina.
greet, Accor’s beacon of sustainable hospitality, proudly announces the opening of greet Brussels Airport Zaventem, the brand’s first hotel in the Benelux region. Located less than a five-minute drive from Brussels Airport, this 68-room property offers the perfect location for travellers and visitors to the city. Launched in 2019, greet is on a mission to redefine the eco-hospitality segment, establishing itself as the most sustainable hotel brand in the industry. With affordability and convenience at its core, greet hotels are designed for individuals who care deeply about their environmental impact. Every aspect of the guest experience, from check-in to check-out, revolves around the principles of reducing, reusing, and recycling. The brand is a testament to circular hospitality, where sustainability and creativity merge to offer affordable and meaningful stays. The brand has grown to include more than 35 properties across Europe, with hotels in locations such as Paris, Berlin, Vien...
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), South Asia’s largest hospitality company, today announced the opening of Yarkay, Thimphu - IHCL SeleQtions in Bhutan. Nestled amidst the serene Himalayas, the hotel offers a harmonious blend of Bhutanese heritage and modern comforts. The 83-key Yarkay, Thimphu - IHCL SeleQtions is a haven of tranquillity in the heart of the capital city. Inspired by Bhutan’s beloved folktale of the Four Friends, the hotel’s interiors are a celebration of Bhutanese culture and values. Vibrant colour schemes exude the warmth and sincerity of its locale reflecting the blend of tradition and modernity, with monastery inspired Dzongs, cornices, and traditional style wooden panels. Guests can indulge in a culinary journey at the all-day dining restaurant or explore the authentic Bhutanese flavours at Zachum which serves traditional dishes prepared with locally sourced ingredients. The Sky Garden Restaurant provides a panoramic view of the city. Yarkay, Thimphu- IHCL SeleQtions ...
Following the success of the group’s South Kensington debut in 2022, The Other House Covent Garden is set to open in Q4 2025. Showcasing the brand’s ’Residents Club’ concept, blending hotel flexibility, services and amenities with apartment-style accommodation and an exclusive private members’ club, The Other House Covent Garden will open in Q4 2025, featuring a showstopping panoramic rooftop bar and terrace. Located in London’s theatre district, a stone’s throw from the iconic piazza, the Royal Opera House and many of London’s most famous landmarks, The Other House Covent Garden will comprise 146 signature bedrooms and Club Flats, featuring fully-equipped kitchenettes and living spaces, an all-day street café, The Other Kitchen, destination cocktail bar, the Owl & Monkey and its private club, accessible to members and residents, including a breathtaking rooftop bar, The Peacock Lounge. With rates starting from £350 per night for a Club Flat, The Other House will bring its unique conc...
Nestled in the center of Istanbul’s second most historic neighborhood, the new Casa Foscolo Hotel stands as a testament to the timeless legacy of the city’s rich heritage. With carefully added modern amenities and a meticulously true-to-history renovation, the 124-year-old building is now home to an intimate luxury hotel, where contemporary art, literature, and history collide. Set in the heart of Beyoğlu, also known as Pera, Istanbul’s second oldest district, the newly opened Casa Foscolo Hotel is steeped in history yet simultaneously awash with the creature comforts of modernity. The building was first constructed between 1890 and 1900 as a pioneering apart-hotel for Foscolo Mango & Co. Ltd., a maritime business founded in Istanbul by the Venetian Foscolo family. In the 1930s, the German Holstein family took over, transforming the ground level into a culinary destination and the upper floors into commercial hubs. Today, the meticulously restored and renovated historical structure br...
With a strategic focus on strengthening its presence in the leisure towns of India, Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of Namah Nainital, a member of Radisson Individuals Retreats. This new addition is the Group’s fourth operational hotel in Uttarakhand where its portfolio includes hotels and resorts under multiple brands like Radisson Blu and Radisson Individuals. Nestled in the heart of Nainital Valley, the hotel provides excellent connectivity via road, rail, and air, making it accessible for both international and domestic travelers. Positioned close to Kathgodam Railway Station and Pantnagar Airport, the hotel is also well-connected by road to Almora, Ranikhet, Bhimtal, Mukteshwar, and Ramgarh. Its proximity to Namah Jim Corbett, another member of the Radisson Individuals brand, underscores the Group’s commitment to enhancing the guest experience, offering seamless connections within a four-hour drive of the property. Guests can visit the Mall which is only a s...
Galaxy Hotels Group today announced the opening of the company’s newly built Courtyard by Marriott Reno Sparks in northern Nevada. Offering 127 rooms/suites, the four-story Courtyard by Marriott Reno Sparks is conveniently located near the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center (TRI Center), home to some of the world’s most recognized tech companies. Frisco, Texas-based Galaxy Hotels Group, also known as Galaxy Management, is an approved Marriott International franchisee, hotel developer, and management company. Galaxy operates hotels across nine U.S. states, representing well-known brands. Galaxy Expands Presence in NevadaAccording to Jagmohan (Jag) Dhillon, chief executive officer, Galaxy Hotels Group, the Courtyard by Marriott Reno Sparks represents Galaxy’s sixth hotel in Nevada. Galaxy operates 900 hotel keys in "The Silver State." "Northern Nevada is experiencing impressive economic growth. To support the area’s growing demand, we’re excited to welcome guests to our brand new Courtyard by...
Grosvenor and EIH London Investments Ltd have today announced that South Molton, in London’s prestigious Mayfair, will be home to the Indian luxury hospitality group’s first Oberoi Hotel in the UK. Located on a prominent corner at 40-46 Brook Street, the hotel is poised to become Mayfair’s premier luxury boutique hotel, showcasing Oberoi’s iconic design, world-class service, and attention to detail. Grosvenor secured planning permission for the restoration of the 33,000 sq. ft Listed Building in 2022, as part of its wider South Molton development. This landmark project, currently the West End’s largest mixed-use development, will include the hotel, new office space, housing, cafes, shops, restaurants, community, and leisure spaces, all set within a rejuvenated public realm. At the heart of the project is a 267,000 sq. ft joint venture between Grosvenor and Mitsui Fudosan UK, set to deliver two best-in-class office buildings on Brook Street and Davies Street, offering corporate headqua...
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today announces its partnership to expand the iconic Claridges brand with the signing of a management contract for the landmark hotel ’The Claridges, New Delhi’, commencing April 2025. The Claridges, an epitome of timeless elegance and contemporary luxury, has graced the heart of Delhi for over six decades. Established in 1955, this iconic hotel seamlessly blends old-world charm with modern sophistication with 119 tastefully appointed rooms and suites. Guests can indulge in diverse culinary experiences, from the all-day dining at Pickwick, authentic Chinese - Cantonese at Jade, and Punjabi flavors at Dhaba, to Thai-inspired dishes at Erawaan and Mediterranean classics at Sevilla. For artisanal cocktails in stylish settings, guests can explore the Elephant Bar and Aura. The Claridges remains a destination for luxury stays and exceptional dining....
Perth’s first and only beachside hotel high rise, Rendezvous Perth Scarborough is getting a summer glow-up thanks to a multi-million-dollar investment by owners, Far East Orchard. The rolling two-year refurbishment program will see 330 hotel rooms refreshed; upgrades to the hotel’s front entrance and conference space with additional works planned for the hotel’s iconic swimming pool, and public areas. TFE Hotels’ Regional General Manger for WA, Warwick Kahl, said when it came to the new-look rooms, designers, U Studio, had taken inspiration from the hotel’s uninterrupted views to the Indian Ocean and rolled out a beach-inspired theme throughout. The spacious guest rooms will also sport new marble-topped credenzas, a new luggage rack area, mounted 55" TVs with casting capabilities and IPTV interactive entertainment system, new soft furnishings, and new artwork. According to Kahl, the rooms naturally take a back seat to Scarborough’s dazzling sunsets, surf, and gorgeous beach - one of P...
The 100-key new-build hotel is set to open in 2028, bringing world-class hospitality to the city. IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a management agreement with Peachery LLP to launch Holiday Inn Ujjain. Scheduled to open in 2028, the new property aligns with IHG’s strategic focus on expanding its footprint in high-growth secondary markets across India. A major Hindu pilgrimage center, Ujjain is renowned for hosting the Kumbh Mela, with the next event set for 2028. The city is also home to the famous Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas shrines respected as sacred abodes of Shiva, making it a significant attraction for pilgrims. With over 70 years of trusted hospitality, Holiday Inn is set to launch in Ujjain and offer unique stay experiences tailored to both spiritual travellers and those celebrating weddings in the culturally rich city. Holiday Inn Ujjain will feature 100 well-appointed rooms, i...
Grand Mercure Hangzhou Qingshan Lake is ideally situated next to the tranquil and picturesque Qingshan Lake, a popular destination of ecological richness for tourists as well as locals of Hangzhou. The area is a fascinating mix of historical significance and progressive growth, deeply rooted in Wuyue culture, celebrating the rich heritage of the Jiangsu and Zhejiang regions. Aligning with Hangzhou’s focus on technological innovation and industry, the Qingshan Lake community is also gaining prominence as a high-tech center of business, while retaining its connection to the natural beauty of Hangzhou. The hotel not only provides premium accommodations but also embraces sustainable practices, ensuring that guests can enjoy the stunning environment responsibly. Surrounded by mountains, lakes, and open wilderness, the hotel features panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows in each of its 177 spacious and elegant guest rooms, allowing guests to admire the shimmering blue waves of the lake and the...
November 12, 2024 - NexGen Hotels, a hotel development and management company based in Itasca, Illinois, today announced the acquisition of The Maritime Hotel Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruiseport. Located at 2161 Maritime Boulevard, the boutique hotel will undergo a renovation and rebrand as the Moor Hotel at Marina Bay, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. The hotel is expected to be fully converted by Q3 of 2025. The hotel is nestled in the 25-acre Marina Bay Resort, just a short drive from Hollywood-Fort Lauderdale International Airport and the Port Everglades Cruise Terminals. The 150-room property offers guests convenient access to Sawgrass Mills Outlet Mall, Flamingo Gardens, Bonnet House Museum & Gardens, Museum of Discovery & Science, Hard Rock Casino and Stadium, Everglades Holiday Park and the pristine Fort Lauderdale beaches....
Accor announces today the signing of the first Handwritten Collection hotel in Croatia. Thanks to the partnership with Jadran hotels Rijeka, the iconic 135-year-old Hotel Continental in Rijeka will join Accor’s boutique collection. The property is set to welcome its first guests in 2026.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), a global leader in hospitality, launches new midscale conversion brand, Garner, in Europe with its first hotels opening in Germany. The brand’s debut is in partnership with NOVUM Hospitality, one of Europe’s largest private hotel operators.
Appart’City, France’s leading aparthotel operator, has partnered with IDeaS, a SAS company and world’s leading provider of hospitality revenue management software and services, to optimise revenue management decisions and automate related processes across its portfolio of 90 properties.
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.
This discussion is a collaborative effort between Pertlink and the Bookallil Advisory and provides practical advice for technology vendors on effectively selling their products to the hotel industry. The episode, part of a more extensive series focusing on different tech topics, outlines a list of "do’s" and "don’ts" for tech salespeople to consider. These guidelines are based on Martin and ’Terence’s decades of experience managing technology deployment across hotels in the Asia-Pacific region and aim to help vendors successfully navigate the complexities of the hospitality industry. The advice focuses on understanding hotel business needs, demonstrating the benefits of the technology, and highlighting the positive impact it can have on guest experience, operational efficiency, and the hotel’s bottom line.
Data isn’t meaningful unless you do something with it. Let’s say your average RevPAR for June is $150. Alone, that doesn’t mean very much. But what if you compare that number to the average RevPAR, globally and within your region? If you measure whether you’re improving year-on-year, month-on-month? If you look beyond RevPAR to accompanying key metrics?
The 21st century has already seen immense changes in how people travel and their demands for hotel services and amenities. In focus here is the growth, evolution and diversification of the luxury segment, wherein we recently sat down with the team behind the rebranding of EAST Hotels, a hotel brand that’s emblematic of this modern dynamic and the aspirational nature of travel for the 2020s and beyond. EAST Hotels has launched three hotels in Beijing, Hong Kong and Miami, with several more in the pipeline on multiple continents.
Global hotel revenue per available room (RevPAR) increased by 12.8%, relative to pre-pandemic 2019 levels, through the first eight months of 2024. Though performance continues to be robust, demand decelerated for a second consecutive quarter, driven by softening leisure travel stemming from declines in consumer savings, particularly in the United States. While strengthening business, group and international travel mitigated some of these declines, resort and leisure-heavy destinations experienced a meaningful dip in performance.
With the peak travel rush behind them, accommodation owners are eyeing 2025 and beyond, setting their sights on strategic investments they believe will help drive and sustain positive industry growth and provide a sharp competitive edge. Where do they see they’ll get the most bang for their buck?
The role of a Hotel General Manager is evolving rapidly. As the industry navigates a complex landscape of economic challenges, technological advancements, and changing guest expectations, the qualities of a successful leader are undergoing a transformation. To gain insights into the key characteristics required for hotel GMs in the future, we sought perspectives from industry experts: Matthew Engel, James Flynn, Frank Otero, and Dakeya Christmas.
Ahh, budget season… a time every hotelier knows all too well. It’s that annual crunch when departments scramble to justify their numbers, and finance teams work around the clock, pulling their hair out trying to predict next year’s revenue.
The strength of a business partnership lies in the ability to adapt, innovate, and evolve together. Such is the case for High Hotels, a Lancaster, Penn.-based hotel management company that has been working alongside asset management and service optimization software company OpsTechPro for more than five years to automate its back-of-house workforce communications. Initially, High Hotels deployed OTP to streamline its maintenance and engineering processes. Today, the vendor/client relationship has evolved, and all 13 hotels in the company’s portfolio are leveraging the dynamic and scalable operations platform to manage and track additional workforce services, from housekeeping inspections, front desk requests, and lost and found inventory, to cash counts, push reports, capital expenses and more.
As the hotel industry becomes increasingly digital, payment facilitation is evolving into a critical area of focus. Hotels face numerous challenges, from managing payment timing to ensuring a seamless guest experience while balancing costs and risk. Hoteliers are increasingly optin to integrate a payments platform directly into the hotel’s Property Management System (PMS). By embedding payments within the PMS, hotels can streamline processes, reduce risk and improve guest satisfaction, offering a holistic solution to payment complexities.
The leading global hospitality and travel technology company, HotelRunner, is excited to announce its attendance at The Phocuswright Conference, running from November 19 to 21, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona. As a proud sponsor, HotelRunner will join the top industry thought leaders at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa this year.
The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University continues to remain in the upper echelons of international rankings, claiming the top spot in the “Hospitality and Tourism Management” category of ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2024.
Shiji, the hospitality technology innovator, announced today, that Van der Valk Hotels has chosen Shiji Group’s Enterprise Platform PMS for a comprehensive, portfolio-wide rollout. The decision brings 74 hotels, over 10,000 hotel rooms, and over 800 conference and event spaces across 7 countries under one unified property management system. The partnership is part of Van der Valk’s strategic digital transformation, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, data security, and scalability across its extensive hospitality network.
By 2030, direct digital bookings are expected to reshape the landscape of hotel distribution, overtaking online travel agencies (OTAs) as the primary channel for global hotel reservations. Skift Research’s 2024 Hotel Distribution Outlook reveals that while OTAs currently dominate the market, hotels are increasingly focusing on direct digital channels to engage travelers more effectively and reduce dependency on intermediaries. This shift is projected to generate $409 billion in global hotel bookings through direct digital channels by the end of the decade, marking a pivotal transition in how consumers book travel accommodations.
The Covid pandemic amplified an existing challenge in hospitality: staffing shortages. When hotels shut down, many employees left the industry, finding better hours and pay elsewhere. As a result, hoteliers now face a staffing crisis, exacerbated by legacy systems and repetitive tasks that can deter new hires.
Design Hotels, the community-driven portfolio of nearly 300 independent hotels, announced 29 signed agreements and 10 percent growth of its global portfolio within the last 12 months. From the under-the-radar Black Sea coast of Batumi, Georgia, to the bustling, residential neighborhood of Tribeca, New York, each of the new and upcoming Design Hotels properties embodies the values of the brand and the singular vision of the property owner.
YASHWANT VARMA, J.
1. This Letters Patent Appeal1 is directed against the judgment rendered by the learned Single Judge on 19 February 2013 in terms of which an Award rendered by the Industrial Tribunal2 has come to be upheld. In terms of the Award dated 05 October 2005, the petitioner- appellant was directed to frame a policy of regularisation in respect of the respondent workmen. Both the Tribunal as well as the learned LPA Tribunal Single Judge have essentially held against the appellant on the ground that the engagement of the respondent-workmen through a contractor was merely a ruse to overcome the obligations which would have stood attached in case it were to be recognized to be the principal employer.
If there's something that all of us look forward to while travelling is relaxing hotel accommodation. Hotel rooms are more than just comfort. They are full of luxury, opulence, and grace, which have made concepts such as weekend getaways
In a digital-driven tourism landscape, young nobles are turning to short format storytelling, domestic travellers, and IPs such as music festivals to revitalise royal-owned heritage properties
This boutique resort, facing the Ashwem beach in Goa, has a familiar name connected with it – ‘Badhaai Do’ famous Bhumi Pednekar.
Rajan filed an appeal in the HC against the conviction. He sought that the sentence be suspended and he be granted bail in the interim
Kerala Hotel & Restaurant Association leaders warn the tax will severely impact small and medium establishments lacking input tax benefits
In the initial phase, properties such as Chunar Fort in Mirzapur, Barua Sagar Fort in Jhansi, Jal Mahal in Barsana, Lucknow’s Chattar Manzil and Kothi Roshan-ud-Daula, and Shukla Talab Haveli in Kanpur will be transformed into hotels
The romance of the mountain rains, fragrance of the forest and petrichor, a symphony by sung by the birds and a taste of Kumaoni cuisine and cocktail, that’s how India’s first Voco Hotel in Jim Corbett invites you to live in the moment
