The HSMAI Foundation and HSMAI Europe hosted a virtual Executive Roundtable for hotel chief human resources officers across Europe on Sept. 16 to discuss current and potential future challenges they are facing in the new world of COVID-19. J. Bruce …
Agilysys & Shift4 Payments Renew Partnership Providing Integrated Hospitality Commerce Solutions
Allentown, Pa and Alpharetta, Ga, October 6, 2020 – Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of next-generation hospitality software solutions and services, and Shift4 Payments (NYSE: FOUR), the leader in integrated payment processin…
Does Quality Assurance, as we know it, have a future?
Hotel group revenues are down by as much as 90% across the boards for the second quarter of 2020. The third quarter isn’t looking much better, with many hotels only re-opening in the fourth quarter. The global demand-reduced crisis is here to stay a…
The 40 Coolest Neighbourhoods in the World
Every year, we survey thousands of people around the globe to discover the world’s coolest neighbourhoods: the places that represent the spirit of the greatest cities on earth. These are the places to be for food and fun, art and culture, atmosphere…
Grand Universe Lucca, Autograph Collection Announces December 1st Opening
The fascinating, medieval city walls that surround Lucca, Italy, are welcoming its first full-service luxury hotel when the Grand Universe Lucca, Autograph Collection, opens in the heart of its historic old town on December 1st. Standing stylishly a…
The Battle For Virus Prevention In Hotels
When hoteliers of the future look back on the year 2020, it will be largely a study of the battle for virus prevention in hotels. COVID-19 aka the “Novel Coronavirus” has decimated the American economy and by association the hospitality industry. De…
Travel buyers estimate significant reduction in 2021 business travel volumes
Corporate travel is beginning to come back, although travel buyers are expecting significant drops in volumes in 2021. A survey from the Institute of Travel Management reveals 38% of travel buyers estimate there will be a decline in business travel …
Bookingcom President and CEO Glenn Fogel discusses Pandemic Impact
Since the pandemic started, I understand bookings on your travel platforms have plunged more than 80 percent. You’ve already suspended share buybacks and you’ve already raised some $4 billion in debts from investors, give us an idea of the cash posi…
Introducing The Leading Hotels of the World’s Fall Collection
The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. (LHW) is pleased to announce the addition of 12 new members to its portfolio. LHW’s fall collection is defined by their independence and their deep cultural connections within their destinations. Property additi…
Food Waste Management Innovations In The Foodservice Industry
An insight into what food waste really means and the processes that create it. Reducing food loss is a global, multidimensional challenge, so what can the foodservice industry specifically do to be more mindful of its role in the food value chain? T…