Category: Recent News

Despite travel restrictions caused by COVID-19, it appears that consumer confidence has not been deterred too drastically, as a recent survey by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, revealed that 36% of respondents stated that they woul…

Cancun Declaration adopted by more than 100 companies, industry associations and destinationsLeaders from the private and public sectors and academia join forces at Global Summit to promote diversity and inclusivity to boost women’s equalityMexican …

Harsh words, Matey. Yet, as a Hotel Sales Professional, best to heed them. Beyond the ravages of a global pandemic, is the obliteration of all you knew about how customers (guests) make decisions and the ever-accelerating algorithms of artificial in…

In order to improve on your hotel’s website, it’s helpful to be aware of the trends sweeping the web so you can ensure you’re giving yourself the best chance possible of increasing your direct bookings. The pandemic has changed our behaviour as cust…

Officials of Castell Project, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the careers of women professionals in the hospitality industry, today released the 2021 Women in Hospitality Industry Leadership report. Celebrating its f…

An interview with scent specialist, Emmanuelle Grau-Bretin, founder and director of the Neuchâtel-based olfactory design center, Flacon & Molecule. Working at the crossroads of brain science, art, design and the senses, Emmanuelle shares her views o…

SuitePad, Europe’s leading provider of digital guest communication systems for the hotel industry, has installed guestroom tablets at Shangri-La Hotel, At The Shard, London, with tablets having been incorporated into all of the hotel’s 202 guestroom…

First quarter in summary Net sales decreased by 72 percent to 930 MSEK (3,343). Average occupancy dropped to 17.5 percent during the quarter. Levels of activity were particularly low in the larger cities. In all countries, continued restrictions fro…

Is there a feeling that takes you back to a specific memorable moment in your life? We’ve all experienced a sight, smell, or heard something that makes us remember a pleasant moment. It could be something as simple as a fond greeting, a small act of…

Hilton Garden Inn Faroe Islands The new Hilton Garden Inn on the remote Faroe Islands feels almost otherworldly. The entire property was built with sustainability at its core, embracing the archipelago’s own sustainable tourism strategy. The hotel’s…