The safety of our guests, owners, team members and partners around the world is a top priority. We are recommending that our hotels around the world follow the guidelines established by the World Health Organization (WHO), the U.S. Centers for Disea…
Tribute Portfolio Continues to Grow Its Global Family of Characterful Hotels with First Outpost in Frankfurt, Germany
Tribute Portfolio, Marriott International’s newest collection of characterful independent hotels, continues to expand its European footprint with the opening of Gekko House, the brand’s second hotel in Germany and first in Frankfurt. The 128-room ur…
Hyatt Hotels Highlighted at First ASFONA 2020 Owner Board Meeting in Chicago
Chicago – ASFONA, the hotel industry’s only independent non-brand affiliated hotel owner/operator association, held its first Board Member meeting of 2020 in Chicago with a focus on Hyatt Hotels and the company’s impressive global brand portfolio. T…
Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin – Week Ending 28 February 2020
HVS Hodges Ward Elliott acts for KKH on the sale of The Madrid EDITION to Archer Hotel Capital KKH Property Investors have reached an agreement to sell The Madrid EDITION, on a turn-key basis, to Archer Hotel Capital for €220 million (€1.1 million p…
Hotels in crisis can still win: How to adjust strategies without jeopardizing your future
The rise of Chinese travel in the last two decades means that the proportion of travelers affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak has surpassed the 2003 SARS health crisis. But the hospitality industry has been through crises before – and prov…
Airbnb’s Work to Protect its Community During the Coronavirus Outbreak
Airbnb is closely monitoring official news and guidance about the novel coronavirus outbreak in order to support our community of hosts, guests and employees in China and around the world — we are prioritizing their safety and wellbeing. As governme…
5 Steps to 5-Star Service Excellence, Inspired by the Ritz-Carlton
When you opt for a five-star hotel, you expect luxury. Marble, not granite. Silverware, not stainless steel. Crystal rather than glass. A high thread count. You expect the receptionist who welcomes you on arrival to speak your language. You anticipa…
Millennium Hotels And Resorts Singapore Promises Exceptional Hospitality, Hygiene And Comfort To Guests
Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) Singapore’s We clean. We care. We welcome initiative highlights the brand’s dedication to the health and safety of its guests and employees; and commitment to providing the best of services and experiences across …
Visrez Serves 1,000 Clients Worldwide
Visrez, the hospitality industry’s leading provider of 3D Visualisation tools has scaled to serve one thousand clients worldwide. The Dublin, Ireland based company provides a 3D alternative to on-site photography and its’ products include 3D Floor P…
Hospitality Financial Leadership – White Light
Hotels are notorious for ghosts and ghost stories. Especially in old hotels. This is a story about one of my creepier encounters with something while working in one of the oldest and most famous hotels in the world. Ever wonder why hotels have so ma…