We can surely look forward to 2021 with an element of optimism even if we know we are not quite where we would like to be, just yet. 2020 turned out to be hospitality’s annus horribilis – despite always trying to keep a sunny disposition, there is n…
Summarizing the Financial Consequences of the Pandemic
Given our current state of affairs, it behooves all senior executives and aspiring hoteliers to know a bit about the behind-closed-doors financing of the underlying asset and what happens when owners go into arrears. Tell me how your world has chang…
New Malmaison to open converted landmark in York, UK
Malmaison is breathing new life into a converted landmark in York, the Aviva insurance building. The hotel is set to offer stylish bedrooms and modern interior design, elements synonymous with the Malmaison brand, and is the first of its hotels to o…
Q&A: Chris Nassetta Reflects on a Challenging 2020
Hilton President & CEO Chris Nassetta, a 37-year industry veteran, shared his perspective on this unprecedented year – what he experienced, what he learned and what he’s most looking forward to in the new year. What was your biggest challenge of 202…
Has COVID-19 Really Brought City Living & Travel to a Grinding Halt?
When you step out of your apartment onto the street, you’re hit with a rush of city noise. Somewhere close by, a car honks at an Uber idling in front of a building waiting for its passenger. Excited voices bounce off the walls of buildings in alleyw…
Vision 2050 – Hotel Recovery From COVID-19
The next 30 years begins with COVID-19 recovery. What does that look like? We pick up the pieces that were cracked, torn apart and ravished one by one. We will review demand, those elusive customers who are either mandated to stay at home, are afrai…
ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions Implements Latest in Door Lock Security and Contactless Digital Key Convenience at Hilton Surfer’s Paradise Hotel & Residences
ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions as a leading innovator of security and guest experience-enhancing technology for hotels, has successfully upgraded the room access abilities of Hilton Surfer’s Paradise Hotel & Residences with VingCard Signature RFID door…
Marriott’s Autograph Collection Announces Tuscan Royalty Grand Universe Lucca
Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott International, today announced the highly anticipated opening of former 16th Century Palazzo, Grand Universe Lucca, Autograph Collection. The 55-guestroom boutique hotel, complete with nine unique suites…
BeyondTV and LG Business Solutions partner to Provide Italian Hotel Market With Advanced Content Casting Technology
BeyondTV (BTV), a full-service provider of guestroom entertainment services and solutions for the hospitality industry, has launched a certification program in Italy that will provide the county’s LG Business Solutions dealership network with the ab…
Why it’s still the Roaring ‘20s for hotel revenue management
Remember all the big aspirations we had heading into 2020? I myself made some pretty bold claims about this new decade being the “golden age of revenue management,” and you know what? I still think it will be. If we’ve learned anything from 2020, th…