“If the hospitality industry remains as traditional as it is now, then I don’t think many students will stay in this industry.” This quote, in combination with a conversation about adapting your career dreams along the way, and why IT might be more …
Horwath HTL Industry Report: Tourism & Hospitality Sector Assistance (V.3)
We are pleased to publish the third version of the report which looks at what governments around the world are doing, or not doing, to support hospitality businesses. This week, we have updated information for:France, Hungary, UK & Ivory Coast. We h…
The Peace Of Mind Call
My friend Stacy Sherman, head of customer experience at Schindler Elevator Corporation, is personally dedicated to “humanizing business.” She is not only “in the trenches,” working in the customer service and experience world, she has also been reco…
Team Duetto Wins Global All-Woman Virtual Hackathon
San Francisco – A group of five female tech engineers from Duetto recently won first place in the Women Hack the Crisis Global All-Women Virtual Hackathon event, with their Hotel Haven concept. Hotel Haven is designed to help provide a temporary hom…
Lodging Interactive Launches HotelSiteXPRESS Affordable Website Design and Marketing
PARSIPPANY, NJ – Lodging Interactive, a full-service digital marketing, social media engagement, and reputation management agency exclusively serving the hospitality industry, today announced the launch of its HotelSiteXPRESS website design and deve…
Best Western GB signs record deal with Hallmark Hotels
Best Western has announced a deal with Hallmark Hotels that will bring 26 properties into the brand, representing the largest group deal in its 43-year history.
‘Dreadful’ immigration bill moves forward after gaining initial approval from MPs
The government’s immigration bill, described as a potential “hammer-blow” for the hospitality industry, has gained initial approval from MPs despite attracting strong opposition.
Compass launches £2b equity raise to weather coronavirus crisis
Compass has launched a £2b equity raise to allow it to “weather” the profound impact of the coronavirus crisis.
CH&Co undergoes refinancing and fundraise to support business as it exits lockdown
CH&Co has undergone a refinancing and fundraise to support the business as it exits lockdown and rebuilds over the coming month.
MPs from across political parties support calls for tronc to be included in furlough pay
MPs from across political parties have supported calls for tronc, service charge and tips to be included in furlough pay and agreed to lobby chancellor Rishi Sunak to adapt the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS).