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…
Security Validation Named to List of Top MSP’s
Security Validation | SecValMSP We are pleased to announce that for the second year in a row we have been named to the list of top 100 vertical market MSP’s. This year Security Validation | SecValMSP made the list coming in at #12 overall and #1 in …
Maestro PMS’s Integration with Inntopia Booking Engine Lets Users Provide a Total Stay & Play Experience to Their Guests
Maestro PMS, the preferred hotel software for independent hotels, resorts, conference centers and multi-property groups announced its partner integration with Inntopia. Inntopia enables resorts to connect their lodging, skiing, golf, and other softw…
Bigfoot Customer Service. What Is It and Why Are You Still Giving It?
Bigfoot. The elusive missing link between humans and apes. But what does he have to do with customer service? Well, plenty. There are many similarities between the creature and the service many of us dish-out to our customers. That’s why I call it, …