Ann Hellenius, Chief Information Officer, has announced that she will leave Scandic for another position outside of the company. Ann will continue working in her current position until further notice. Scandic has initiated the process of finding a r…
Decision by the Board of Directors held on February 19, 2020
Based on the recommendation of the Compensation, Appointments and CSR Committee, the Board of Directors has decided on February 19, 2020, to propose the reappointment of Mrs. Iris Knobloch, currently Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors and Lead …
Hilton Withdraws 2020 Outlook in Response to COVID-19 Impact
McLEAN, VA – Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HLT) today announced the withdrawal of its previously announced first quarter and full year 2020 outlook due to the evolving impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on the global economy. Christo…
Radisson Hotel Group Set To Debut Its First Radisson Red In Germany
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of the first Radisson RED hotel in Germany with developer GERCHGROUP. The new Radisson RED Cologne will be located in a central city location, just a stone’s throw from the UNESCO World Heritage …
The Bear, the Bull and the Wolf: a 2020 Economy Fairytale
Daughter: “Mom, can you tell me a bedtime story?” Mom: “With pleasure. Do you know the story of the people and their economy of the last two decades?” Daughter: “Is it scary?” Mom: “Quite!” Once upon a time, there was a recovering economy that was f…
Airbnb Launches $1 Million Fund for the World’s Most Unique Home Ideas
Airbnb is searching for the world’s wildest home ideas – and has launched a $1 million fund to make them a reality. The Unique Airbnb Fund is the company’s first-ever $1 million program designed to find and help finance the most unconventional and u…
Hilton Garden Inn Expands Global Reach in 2019, Bringing Its Signature Hospitality and Industry-Leading Food and Beverage to More Than 860 Hotels
In another standout year, Hilton Garden Inn continued its rapid growth, introducing 48 new properties to the portfolio in 2019. With a global presence in nearly 50 countries and territories, Hilton’s award-winning, upscale brand provides business an…
HEDNA Letter from the President
Dear HEDNA Members, Hospitality & Technology Professionals and Industry Experts, HEDNA’s mission is to simplify hospitality distribution through facilitating connections, education and insights required for success in the ever-changing hospitality i…
Bookboost Welcomes StayNTouch Founder to Board of Directors
Jos Schaap backs Sweden-based hotel guest messaging platform
SiteMinder Launches ‘Insights’ to Lead Hotels into Intelligence, the New Era of Distribution
The capabilities will be native to users of the channel management, direct booking and pricing intelligence features within SiteMinder’s platform, to provide hoteliers a single place to access clear and actionable data on their local market, business performance and guests.