How Flexible Payments Are Transforming the Hotel Industry
Hotel payments have undergone a big shift in recent years. What used to be a simple transaction, managed by a concierge at the front desk, is now a key touchpoint…
The Standard, Singapore Opens This Fall
The Brand's Fifth Property to Open in the Asia Pacific Region will be an Urban Sanctuary in the Heart of the City. The Standard is thrilled to announce the opening…
A new approach to guest ID verification
While verifying a guest's ID might seem routine, it's a crucial safeguard against fraud, security breaches, payment chargebacks and legal liabilities in general. To be compliant and contain liability, hotels…
Marriott International Announces its 500th Property in the Caribbean and Latin America
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR), the largest hotel company and leader globally and in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA), announced today the opening of its 500th property in the…
No doors, frosted glass: Why hotel bathrooms feel like peep shows
Source: Katty Huertas/The Washington Post Los Angeles comedian Fahim Anwar was showering at an Austin hotel when he reached a boiling point. As water sprayed onto the floor, a shallow…
Do hotels still need General Managers in 2024?
Source: Created by HN with DALL·E In an era where artificial intelligence, automated systems and digital check-ins are reshaping how we experience hotels, it begs the question: Do we still…
HSMAI Welcomes Brian Hicks as President & CEO, Continuing the Legacy of Innovation and Leadership
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is proud to announce the appointment of Brian Hicks as its new President and CEO. Hicks, a distinguished hospitality leader with more…
The Surrey, A Corinthia Hotel Opens in New York
Opening under an iconic moniker, The Surrey, A Corinthia Hotel brings a new design and ultra-luxury experience to one of the most coveted addresses on the Upper East Side. The…
Nature Positive Tourism Partnership Heads to COP16 in Colombia
The Nature Positive Tourism Partnership (NPTP), made up of the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), and the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (the Alliance), is…
It’s A Wrap! 2024 HFTP Annual Convention
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) HFTP hosted its signature education and membership event, the 2024 Annual Convention, at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville, Conn., from October…