Hotel development, in a nutshell, involves the process of sourcing and negotiating hotel management or franchise contracts as well as investment opportunities, in order to drive the organic growth of a hotel business. As the tourism industry boomed,…
The Evolving Travel ‘Experience’: Virtual, Actual and In Between
Guided excursions have long been at the heart of travel, but like everything else, the pandemic disrupted such experiences, and many went virtual. But as travel begins to tick up, existing tour companies are adapting to social distancing in other wa…
STR: Preliminary October data for London hotels
STR’s preliminary October 2020 data for London hotels showed relatively flat occupancy compared with the previous month. Year-over-year declines remained significant. Comparison with October 2019: Occupancy: -66.5% to 29.3% Average daily rate (ADR):…
Sustainability equals impactful innovation and social change initiated by NextGen
The next generation of hospitality game-changers, who are passionate and dedicated to reinvent a more sustainable world, are the future drivers of our laggard industry caused by today’s seismic global scenario, says Paul Griep, Director of Industry …
Update on Our Work to Support Frontline Workers
Airbnb Co-Founder and CEO Brian Chesky today announced a new commitment to support charitable and philanthropic organizations that are fighting COVID-19. Chesky intends to personally donate $10 million to non-profit organizations that support frontl…
Europe’s Hotel Construction Pipeline Increases Year-Over-Year
According to the latest Europe Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), analysts report that at the close of the third quarter of 2020, Europe’s hotel construction pipeline increased 7% by projects and 11% by rooms ye…
Enseo’s Vanessa Ogle Named to Inc.’s Annual Female Founders 100 List
Vanessa Ogle, CEO and Founder of Enseo®, was named to Inc.’s Annual Female Founders list for her leadership at the helm of one of the fastest-growing technology service providers in the U.S. and in recognition of the innovative ways she’s used techn…
The Hospitality Challenge: Supporting the Hospitality Talents of Tomorrow
In June 2020, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Sommet Education launched the Hospitality Challenge. This was designed to identify ideas and individuals capable of accelerating the recovery of the tourism sector in the wake of the COVID-19 …
NextGuest Announces the Release of the New Dorint Member Portal
New York, NY (11/12/2020) — NextGuest is proud to announce the release of a new online portal for the Dorint loyalty program. Dorint is an international hospitality company that boasts an impressive portfolio of business hotels, vacation rentals, an…
Meliá Hotels International Announces the Opening of INNSiDE Newcastle this December 14th
Newcastle’s contemporary, new lifestyle destination hotel with creative meeting spaces named after its unique location. Meliá Hotels International, Spain’s largest hotel group, has announced the upcoming opening of INNSiDE Newcastle on 14th of Decem…