Re-opening hotels after the crisis will likely be very similar to that of the opening of a new hotel, both in terms of investment and coordination required, writes Robert Suga of HAM Independent Hospitality & Tourism Advisors.
There is tremendous opportunity in repurposing and repositioning failing retail spaces as unique hotels and hospitality concepts, says Ali Borhani, Managing Director, 3Sixty Strategic Advisors.
As COVID-19 continues to unfold, Achin Khanna, Managing Partner at strategic advisory Hotelivate, fills us in on the current situation in India.
The world has gone virtual and so did the Young hoteliers Summit (YHS) event in 2020.
As hospitality becomes a priority for many African countries, we can expect the sector to continue evolving and see hotel development costs reduce over time, says Ramsay Rankoussi, Radisson’s new head of development for Africa.
You are missing a good opportunity if you stop your hotel’s social media marketing efforts now, writes Anita Chan, CEO at Compass Edge, as she shares her experience on how to appeal to resurgent Chinese tourism after the effects of Covid-19 abates.
The virtual conference will take place on April 7th from 10.00–16.00 BST and registration is free of charge for all participants.
Choice’s strong inhouse IT service, clear-cut brand offerings and overall agility gives it an edge over competitors, says Tiago Venancio, Director of Development UK, Choice Hotels International.
When hotels do reopen, we need you — our guests — to step back in. Through our doors. To bring back the spirit of travel, exploration and adventure that makes life richer, writes Amar Lalvani, CEO of the Standard Hotels.
At age 84, South Africa’s hospitality impresario Solomon “Sol” Kerzner breathes his last, leaving behind an everlasting legacy in global luxury hospitality, including the One&Only and Atlantis brands.
ONYX Hospitality Group wants to retain the best aspects of Thailand – design, service and food – while catering to its mostly Asian but also international clientele, says Gina Wo, Senior Vice President & Head of Greater China, ONYX Hospitality Group.
Hundreds of hotel beds in the UK are being turned over to the health service, providing shelter for patients and accommodation for frontline medical workers.
AHEAD, the Awards for Hospitality Experience and Design, has revealed its winners for its Asia edition via webcast.
PDP London’s Business Development Director Laura Chico Arias tells us why she foresees 2020 as the year to focus on good F&B concepts in hospitality.
Young Hoteliers Summit (YHS), the largest student-run hospitality summit in the world, announces its first-ever YHS Virtual 2020 on March 16 and 17, 2020.
Commissioning local artists to represent the culture is a meaningful way to be authentic and support the community, writes Irish collage artist Sorcha O’Higgins.
In view of the evolving novel coronavirus situation, Hotel Plus decided to postpone the expo after extensive consultation with exhibitors and industry stakeholders
Brand power isn’t something Hard Rock Hotels worry about; says Sandy Yang, Regional Director of Marketing Asia Pacific, Hard Rock International China.
The coronavirus outbreak is a unique one-off incident and as such needs to be treated in context, writes Mandav Thadani, Founder Chairman at Hotelivate.
Despite the coronavirus threat, these top hospitality industry events are taking place in March 2020 and must go in your calendar now.
Chinese urban spaces are saturated, so hotels can only charge premiums by offering a thoughtful guest-centric experience, says Markus Engel, CEO, Urban Resort Concepts.
Where love is love, no matter what; and it’s a luxurious love at that.
Hotels are becoming more reliant on data to drive revenues and enhance guests experiences.
In an exclusive interview with TOPHOTELNEWS, Selina CEO Rafael Museri says their recent openings in New York, Miami and New Orleans take the group’s global locations tally to 65, with a total of 12 Selina properties currently in different stages of development in the U.S.
After consolidating its luxury hotels collection with Regent, Six Senses, Kimpton and InterContinental, IHG is looking to expand in the mid-scale hotel sector in China, says its Director of Design Benjamin Hu.
GuestJoy reviewed a year’s worth of upsell data from 25 countries across the globe from nearly 1000 hotels, to see where the most demand was from guests.
“Brexit aftermath – What’s next for the UK hotel industry?” was the topic of the TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR panel discussion held in London.
Lighting touches the senses but is too often neglected or taken into consideration too late in a hotel project, says Boris Duhamel, CEO, Baseline Lighting Design Studio.
With big data, hotels can benefit from patterns which often relate to the behaviour and interactions between people, writes Atul Gupta from Chetu Inc.
TOPHOTELPROJECTS Founder & CEO R. W. Schmidt tells that the European hotel pipeline will yield 1,548 projects in the coming years.
Owners always want to build a five-star resort with a four-star budget and six-star return, but the only strong brand value can make this possible, says Francis Lee, Senior Principal Consultant, Francis K Lee Hospitality Specialist.
TOPHOTELPROJECTS’ boutique networking event TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR brings together the biggest names of the regional hotel industry at the Conrad St. James in London on February 6th.
A new year has started and along with it new challenges arrive for the Spanish hospitality industry. David Basilio, CEO of Hosteleo and Marianela Olivares, General Director at Linkers, explain the main aspects that need to be taken into account this 2020.
Keen on being in the know about the latest industry trends? Then earmark the top events in February to step up your networking game!
Alila’s advantage in going into city centres is that we know how to make a unique product, says C.J. Liang, Regional Development Vice President at Hyatt Hotels Corporation.
Estimated hotel transactions in India stood at US$700 million in 2019. HVS Anarock’s President Mandeep Singh Lamba shares a deep
Every single Capella hotel tells a story. Meet the person responsible for writing the script in China: Dr Mei Ping.
Since it didn’t happen in 2019, when will the next major global financial crisis hit the hotel industry? Tareq Bagaeen, Founder of aQedina.com, shares his main tips and insights.
AHEAD, the Awards for Hospitality Experience and Design, has revealed its AHEAD Asia 2020 shortlist.
The future of hotels is alternative lodging in exclusive locations, says Shannon Kim, Chief Creative Officer & Managing Principal at Designcitizen.
Europe’s hotel market is exploding due to many developments and investor appetite, writes Robert Suga, Project Manager at HAM.
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As the digital era unfolds, media marketing becomes a necessary tool on the hospitality industry. Gopinath Balasundaram, Chief Operating Officer at The Residency Hotels, explains how it works.
TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR London 2020 will convene top leaders of the hotel industry at the Conrad St. James on February 6.
Ed Serrano, President of S Beach Resort, is bullish on the outlook of the international hotel industry, especially that of South America.
The homestay revolution has disrupted the hotel industry, but could this mean that we will witness the disappearance of hotels altogether? HASSELL’s Tulsi Grover weighs in.
Want to take your networking game to the next level in 2020? TOPHOTELNEWS presents the top hospitality events you must check out in January 2020.
Creativity or strategy? Children or parents? Every hotel has its way of facing competition. Mohammed Iqbal Ahmed, General Manager at Khalidia Hotels, a promising small brand, shared with us their unique approach.
Want to start the year with the necessary skills to succeed as a hotel manager in 2020? Veteran hospitality blogger and educator Stephen Sawyers outlines the values employees need to run a successful hotel.
At TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR Dubai, Dana Atiyat, Development Manager at Dusit International Middle East, shared with us how a small company can be both different and successful.
