Encounter with a Hotel Detective on Saturday Night Live (SNL)
Back in the days of dizzy dames and private dicks, the grand hotels all had an undercover man on the payroll to keep out the rough customers. He was known…
Les Roches reaches prestigious Swiss Federal Accreditation
Crans-Montana, Switzerland, 14 October 2024 – Les Roches Global Hospitality Education is thrilled to announce its official recognition by the Swiss Accreditation Council (SAC) as a University of Applied Sciences…
Mercure Debuts in the heart of Muscat, Offering a Gateway to Omani Hospitality
Mercure, a locally-inspired brand from Accor, announces its debut in Oman with the soft opening of Mercure Muscat. The hotel captures the essence of local exploration and authentic Omani hospitality.…
AENOR certifies the circular economy plans of RIU’s hotels in the Balearic Islands
Palma de Mallorca - RIU Hotels & Resorts continues to move forward with the Proudly Committed strategy after the circular economy plans in place at its hotels in the Balearic…
PONANT 2023 Sustainability Report: Steady Progress Towards Ambitious Goals
PONANT's 2023 Sustainability Report reveals significant strides on its commitment to redefine tourism. From pioneering eco-friendly innovations to tangible reductions in its environmental footprint, PONANT is trying to push boundaries…
China’s foreign trade up 5.3% in first three quarters
China's foreign trade grew by 5.3 percent year-on-year to 32.33 trillion yuan ($4.57 trillion) in the first three quarters of 2024, statistics from the General Administration of Customs showed on…
STR Weekly Insights: 29 September – 5 October 2024
Countries/markets mentioned: United States: Augusta, Charlotte, Chicago, Columbia, Dallas, Detroit, Florida Central North, Houston, Las Vegas, Macon/Robbins, Miami, Tampa, Sarasota, Seattle Global: Australia (ACT & Canberra, Brisbane, Melbourne), China, Indonesia…
Mews moves into new Paris office to keep pace with rapid growth across France
Paris – Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, has opened a new office in the heart of Paris, building on the momentum of recently welcoming its 1,000th customer. The office is…
The robots are coming: Aescape’s Eric Litman on leading wellness tech innovation
Eric Litman, the visionary behind Aescape, is pioneering the integration of AI and robotics into wellness to deliver personalized, high-quality massage experiences. He founded Aescape in 2017 with a leadership…
Newport Expands Portfolio with Management Acquisition of Two Altoona, Pennsylvania Hotels
Newport is proud to announce the acquisition of management responsibilities for the Wingate by Wyndham Altoona Downtown/Medical Center and Microtel by Wyndham Altoona, effective October 1, 2024. This strategic addition…