Be it the coronavirus or other challenges posed by Brexit, the hotel fraternity is a creative lot who will always find solutions, says veteran hotel industry consultant Melvin Gold.
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Plenty of capital still wants to be in UK hotel markets: Simon Mallinson
Provided sensible heads prevail in negotiations, the hotel industry and UK PLC at large can benefit from Brexit, says Simon Mallinson, Executive Managing Director at Real Capital Analytics.
Hotel investments better than almost any other real-estate class: James Chappell
While the details of Brexit and its impact on the hospitality industry is as yet unclear, the hotel investment community still has a lot of optimism in the UK market, says James Chappell, Global Business Director of Horwath HTL.
Hotel design is a deep-dive into the DNA of a project: Shelley Reiner
Suited Interior Design’s Shelley Reiner tells us why she goes for projects that dive deep into its history, culture and destination.
We have a Kodak moment in the hotel and hospitality industry: Ali Borhani
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.
Expert’s Voice: Can hotels cash in some of the loyalty points we have earned?
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.
ONYX retains the best of Thailand but more than just Thai hotels: Gina Wo
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.
Easy access to amazing global design really intensifies competition: Laura Chico Arias
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.
Guests travel the world just to stay at Hard Rock hotels: Sandy Yang
Brand power isn’t something Hard Rock Hotels worry about; says Sandy Yang, Regional Director of Marketing Asia Pacific, Hard Rock International China.
Nordelaia: Designing for human connection in the age of tech
The winner of Creative Spark at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR London 2020, These White Walls presents Nordelaia, a charmingly transformed Italian estate.
Guest experience, not design alone, is what people pay for: Markus Engel
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.
Oasis for digital nomads in UK’s Northern Powerhouse: Quest Liverpool
Creative Spark finalist at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR London 2020, Suited Interior Design showcased their efficient, destination-inspired design for Quest Liverpool.
IHG steadily building impressive luxury hotels collection: Benjamin Hu
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.
Contemporary elegance meets industrial past: The Westin Hotel and Residences
Creative Spark finalist at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR London 2020, Dexter Moren Associates wow with their modern vision for the Westin hotel in one of the city’s historic docks.
Expert’s Voice: Dying high-street retail should transform into hospitality spaces
“Brexit aftermath – What’s next for the UK hotel industry?” was the topic of the TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR panel discussion held in London.
Lighting has become the key element of architecture: Boris Duhamel
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.
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European hotel pipeline booms despite Brexit: Rolf W. Schmidt [Download presentation]
TOPHOTELPROJECTS Founder & CEO R. W. Schmidt tells that the European hotel pipeline will yield 1,548 projects in the coming years.
Many first-time hotel developers are clueless about managing operators: Francis Lee
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.
Nordelaia by Rose Murray wins Creative Spark in London
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.
February special: Top 5 hotel industry events
Keen on being in the know about the latest industry trends? Then earmark the top events in February to step up your networking game!
We ensure every hotel we open is brand’s crown jewel: Capella’s Dr. Mei Ping
Every single Capella hotel tells a story. Meet the person responsible for writing the script in China: Dr Mei Ping.
Hotel developments need a great concept to be sustainable: Shannon Kim
The future of hotels is alternative lodging in exclusive locations, says Shannon Kim, Chief Creative Officer & Managing Principal at Designcitizen.
Biggest challenge is beautiful yet cost-efficient hotel design: Marriott’s Gee Zhao
Curtain-raiser: TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR 2020 kicks off with return to London
TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR London 2020 will convene top leaders of the hotel industry at the Conrad St. James on February 6.
We are going to have a boom in the hotel industry by 2025: Ed Serrano
Ed Serrano, President of S Beach Resort, is bullish on the outlook of the international hotel industry, especially that of South America.
We offer a palace for our youngest, most important guests: Mohammed Iqbal Ahmed
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.
InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland: From scar on landscape to national treasure
Representing Atkins Global at Creative Spark at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR Shanghai, Eric Seymour told delegates how their stunning hotel brings out the best of nature.
Expert’s Voice: Dissecting Shanghai’s changing hotel industry skyline
Tailor-made properties with high operational standards are key to cracking the Chinese hotel industry, say panellists at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR Shanghai.
East meets West in stunning Fairmont Chengdu restaurant
Representing LW Design at Creative Spark at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR Shanghai, Adrian Battisby presents the vision for Fairmont Chengdu’s restaurant Chang Yi.
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APAC hotel pipeline totals 2,163 projects with 522,553 keys: THP’s Caroline List [Download presentation]
TOPHOTELPROJECTS International Sales Director Caroline List shares deep insights into the hotel construction pipeline in Asia Pacific with attendees at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR Shanghai.
Make your hotel known and the word will spread: Mohamed Soussan
TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR Shanghai review: Hay Karen, you win again!
December special: top hotel industry events before 2019 ends
Stunning new TWA Hotel takes flight at JFK Airport
The Creative Spark winner at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR New York City, Stonehill Taylor, showed off an incredible new hotel with vintage touches throughout.
Boon or bane: Is the oversaturated hotel market ruining NYC?
Experts contemplate the trends, rules and regulations shaping New York City’s ever-growing and developing hotel market.
Hyatt House Harlem brings new accommodations to historic neighbourhood
Creative Spark finalist at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR New York, Robert D. Henry’s newest stylish work is evocative of Harlem’s industrial past.
U.S. hotel project pipeline totals 1,422 properties with 288,280 keys: Rolf W. Schmidt
Hotels should be a family guests feel part of: Dusit International’s Prateek Kumar
From Thailand to the world, Dusit International has already been offering iconic Thai service and accommodation for almost 70 years.
Stonehill Taylor’s Sara Duffy wins Creative Spark design award in New York
A hotel brand’s growth is also a question of taste: GHM Hotels’ Patrick Moukarzel
Guests like and respect high-end luxury in a responsible way, Patrick Moukarzel told TOPHOTELNEWS in an exclusive interview.
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TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR coming to Shanghai for the first time [Video]
TOPHOTELPROJECTS’ boutique networking event will bring together the biggest names of the regional hotel industry at the Andaz Xintiandi Shanghai on December 5th.
Dubai’s Studio One Hotel channels cinema and radio in daring design
Bishop Design crafts film-focused boutique hotel, impressing delegates at the Creative Spark finals at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR Dubai.
EDITION Dubai an exercise in understated luxury: Pooja Mulani
LW’s Pooja Mulani’s sophisticated interiors for the EDITION Dubai take home the first prize at the Creative Spark competition at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR Dubai.
Expert’s Voice: Hey hoteliers, be T.R.U.E. to yourself to succeed in the Middle East
In the face of intense competition, panelists at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR Dubai explore the T.R.U.E. solution of technology, revenue, uniqueness and Expo 2020.
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TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR comes back to New York [Video]
The top brass of the hospitality industry will convene on November 12 to network and discuss how the hotel market is developing in NYC and how it’s impacting the city.
Designed for the X, Y and Z generations: POP Spa and Lounge
Creative Spark finalists at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR Dubai RDHA and dR Global team up for the spunky tech-centered spa inside Dubai’s Vida Hotel.
Events special: Hospitality events you need to attend as 2019 draws to a close
We roundup the top upcoming hospitality events of Q4 2019 listed on TOPHOTELEVENTS.
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Middle East project pipeline tops 580 hotels in 2019: Rolf W. Schmidt [Download presentation]
The Middle East saw a double digit increase in tourism arrivals, TOPHOTELPROJECTS Founder & CEO Rolf W. Schmidt tells delegates at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR Dubai.
LW’s Pooja Mulani wins Creative Spark at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR Dubai
The Edition Dubai by Pooja Mulani wins top hospitality design honors at boutique networking event at Dusit Thani Dubai, where delegates discussed strategies to shine in the Middle East market.
BIM an integral part of smart, sustainable hospitality: Eduardo de Feo
With BIM, better decisions can be made throughout the design, construction and operation of hotel assets, says Eduardo de Feo, co-founder of Argentine firm Miller&Co
Expert’s Voice: When it comes to hotel amenities, planning is everything
How early you plan for various amenities during the hotel development stage will dictate its profitability, say panellists at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR Barcelona.
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TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR comes to Dubai in September 2019 [Video]
TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR Dubai will bring together the top brass of the local, regional and international hotel industry at Dusit Thani Hotel on September 16.
Expert’s Voice: Wanted in DTLA — hip new hotel brands to continue success story
While DTLA’s hospitality revolution has been remarkable, more innovation and hotel development is crucial, say panellists at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR Los Angeles
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Hotel operators need to make wiser guest experience choices: Joerg Wagner [Video]
Hospitality needs to find technological solutions to strike the delicate balance between raising revenue and providing excellent guest experience, says Axxess Industries CEO Joerg Wagner.
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Hoteliers are fundamentally resilient and inventive: Melvin Gold
Be it the coronavirus or other challenges posed by Brexit, the hotel fraternity is a creative lot who will always find solutions, says veteran hotel industry consultant Melvin Gold.
Plenty of capital still wants to be in UK hotel markets: Simon Mallinson
Provided sensible heads prevail in negotiations, the hotel industry and UK PLC at large can benefit from Brexit, says Simon Mallinson, Executive Managing Director at Real Capital Analytics.
Hotel investments better than almost any other real-estate class: James Chappell
While the details of Brexit and its impact on the hospitality industry is as yet unclear, the hotel investment community still has a lot of optimism in the UK market, says James Chappell, Global Business Director of Horwath HTL.
Hotel design is a deep-dive into the DNA of a project: Shelley Reiner
Suited Interior Design’s Shelley Reiner tells us why she goes for projects that dive deep into its history, culture and destination.
Expert’s Voice: Can hotels cash in some of the loyalty points we have earned?
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.
ONYX retains the best of Thailand but more than just Thai hotels: Gina Wo
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.
Easy access to amazing global design really intensifies competition: Laura Chico Arias
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.
Guests travel the world just to stay at Hard Rock hotels: Sandy Yang
Brand power isn’t something Hard Rock Hotels worry about; says Sandy Yang, Regional Director of Marketing Asia Pacific, Hard Rock International China.
Nordelaia: Designing for human connection in the age of tech
The winner of Creative Spark at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR London 2020, These White Walls presents Nordelaia, a charmingly transformed Italian estate.
Guest experience, not design alone, is what people pay for: Markus Engel
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.
Oasis for digital nomads in UK’s Northern Powerhouse: Quest Liverpool
Creative Spark finalist at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR London 2020, Suited Interior Design showcased their efficient, destination-inspired design for Quest Liverpool.
IHG steadily building impressive luxury hotels collection: Benjamin Hu
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.
Contemporary elegance meets industrial past: The Westin Hotel and Residences
Creative Spark finalist at TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR London 2020, Dexter Moren Associates wow with their modern vision for the Westin hotel in one of the city’s historic docks.
Expert’s Voice: Dying high-street retail should transform into hospitality spaces
“Brexit aftermath – What’s next for the UK hotel industry?” was the topic of the TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR panel discussion held in London.
Lighting has become the key element of architecture: Boris Duhamel
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.
European hotel pipeline booms despite Brexit: Rolf W. Schmidt [Download presentation]
TOPHOTELPROJECTS Founder & CEO R. W. Schmidt tells that the European hotel pipeline will yield 1,548 projects in the coming years.
Many first-time hotel developers are clueless about managing operators: Francis Lee
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.
Nordelaia by Rose Murray wins Creative Spark in London
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.
February special: Top 5 hotel industry events
Keen on being in the know about the latest industry trends? Then earmark the top events in February to step up your networking game!
We ensure every hotel we open is brand’s crown jewel: Capella’s Dr. Mei Ping
Every single Capella hotel tells a story. Meet the person responsible for writing the script in China: Dr Mei Ping.
Hotel developments need a great concept to be sustainable: Shannon Kim
The future of hotels is alternative lodging in exclusive locations, says Shannon Kim, Chief Creative Officer & Managing Principal at Designcitizen.
Biggest challenge is beautiful yet cost-efficient hotel design: Marriott’s Gee Zhao
Curtain-raiser: TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR 2020 kicks off with return to London
TOPHOTELWORLDTOUR London 2020 will convene top leaders of the hotel industry at the Conrad St. James on February 6.
We are going to have a boom in the hotel industry by 2025: Ed Serrano
Ed Serrano, President of S Beach Resort, is bullish on the outlook of the international hotel industry, especially that of South America.