Hard Rock International Continues Its ‘Save The Planet’ Commitment With 7th Annual Earth Hour Observance Through Experiential Guest Activities
HOLLYWOOD - Hard Rock International casinos, hotels and cafes worldwide celebrated Earth Hour 2025 on Saturday, March 22. Earth Hour is a global movement created by World Wildlife Fund that…
February 2025: The performance picture takes on a new shape in Europe by MKG Consulting
In February 2025, European hotel performance reflects a changing landscape, driven by contrasting geographical dynamics and a gradual rebalancing of fundamentals. While stability prevails across the continent as a whole,…
Breaking Barriers: Black and Latino Hotel Ownership
Introduction “I didn’t know you could own a hotel” is a common response to the idea of hotel ownership. For many, it seems like an unattainable goal, reserved for the…
IHIF EMEA 2025 roundup: global reorganisation
The theme of this year’s IHIF event was ‘own the moment’ and the mood of the gathering was of a sector whose moment has come, but was at risk of…
Luxury Hospitality Symposium 2025: “The Power of Personalisation” Delivers Inspiring Connections in London
London – The 8th annual Luxury Hospitality Symposium (LHS) successfully concluded on March 19th, 2025, at the Autograph Bankside Hotel, London, leaving a lasting impact on aspiring luxury hospitality professionals.…
Europe Hotel Performance Update
Most major European markets saw year-over-year (YoY) performance growth in February 2025, ranging from subdued to substantial. In some countries – France being a notable example –revenue per available room…
Revenue Management… for Toilets? When Nature Calls, Demand Is Non-Negotiable!
Foreword: Some things make me wonder….. Ever been stuck in a long airport restroom queue, staring at an occupancy screen, wondering why one side is packed and the other is…
UN Tourism and CAF Launch Indigenous Tourism Challenge for Latin America and the Caribbean
In a joint effort to promote sustainable development and cultural diversity, UN Tourism and CAF – Development Bank for Latin America and the Caribbean, have launched the Indigenous Tourism Challenge…
Loyalty, Labels, and the Modern Hotel Model
If you’ve watched hotel sponsorships lately you may have noticed: the name they are advertising aren’t the company or hotel brands. Instead of Marriott or Accor, it’s Bonvoy or All.…
Steeped in Iconic Legacy, Waldorf Astoria Osaka Heralds a New Dawn of Luxury in Japan
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announces the debut of Waldorf Astoria in Japan with the opening of Waldorf Astoria Osaka. A soaring 252-room edifice with panoramic skyline views, the hotel seamlessly blends…