Remembering Leif R. Evensen – A Legacy in Hospitality
Leif R. Evensen, affectionately known as “Mr. Cornell in Europe,” and a deeply respected figure in the hotel industry, passed away on September 6, 2024, at the age of 89,…
Ex-Hotel Employees Are Sharing The Things They Would NEVER Do While Staying At A Hotel
Source: BuzzFeed News Working at a hotel can be a...wild experience. From unwashed sheets to third-party booking secrets, there's likely nothing hotel employees haven't seen. Because they know the ins…
Shaping The Future Of Hospitality Investment
The Middle East hospitality industry is at the brink of transformation, driven by technological advancements, shifting consumer preferences, and an increasing focus on sustainability. With more than US$4.5 trillion worth…
Reservations Sales QUEST 2025 | By Doug Kennedy
Reservations Sales QUEST 2025 — Source: Kennedy Training Network (KTN) Recently, a prospective new client said “We actually don’t get many phone reservations anymore, but we do get a lot…
How Cloud PMS and Self-Service Technology Can Power Growth & Profits for Aparthotels
The aparthotel market is on a rapid growth trajectory, with the global extended-stay hotel sector valued at $54.5 billion in 2023 and projected to reach $166.5 billion by 2033, according…
Marriott International Announces 2024 Winners of Masters of the Craft Competition, Adds New Pastry Category
Marriott International announced the winners of Masters of the Craft,a culinary, beverage and pastry competition designed to foster creativity and innovation while highlighting exceptional chefs and bartenders within the company’s…
196+ forum Munich: Jury selects ten nominee hotels for “Hotel Property Award 2024”
Munich – The interdisciplinary jury of experts has nominated ten hotels in six countries from among 33 applications for the “Hotel Property Award 2024” coming from ten European countries. The…
Cogwheel Analytics Announces Launch of Hotel Digital Marketing Benchmarking Scorecard
Denver, CO – We are pleased to introduce our latest innovation, the Benchmarking Scorecard. This enterprise tool is crafted to transform how hotels assess their digital marketing performance. Tailored to…
Hospes Infante Sagres partners with Shiji Infrasys to upgrade F&B tech and enhance operation efficiency
FARO, Portugal – Shiji, the global leader in hospitality technology, proudly announces its collaboration with Hospes Infante Sagres. Named Portugal’s Luxury Hotel of the Year in 2023 by Luxuri Magazine,…
Hilton’s Newest Additions Propels Thailand to its Largest Market in South East Asia
BANGKOK, Thailand – Leading global hospitality company Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has announced the openings of Hilton Garden Inn Rayong and Hilton Garden Inn Bangkok Riverside, solidifying Hilton’s commitment to expand…