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Despite the challenges that the travel and tourism industry faced in 2020, Hilton continued to deliver positive net unit growth, with further global expansion projected in 2021. As Hilton crossed the 1 million room milestone in the fourth quarter, the company continued to expand its footprint, ending the year with 397,000
The Fife Lodge Hotel in Banff, Aberdeenshire in Scotland has been sold for an undisclosed sum. Set in its own private grounds, the hotel is housed in a detached two storey property of traditional stone construction. The property features eight en-suite letting rooms, a large function room and bar with
Barons Eden, the luxury hotel and spa group, is to begin reopening its Staffordshire property, Hoar Cross Hall, from 12 April following a £14m investment. The 150-year-old property has seen the retreat’s 97 bedrooms, full-service spa and communal areas, all receive “significant upgrades” – which the group called its “most
In one of many entertaining scenes from the 1981 war comedy “Stripes,” peak Bill Murray cajoles peak John Candy to mud wrestle a trio of scantily clad women in a bar. You can imagine what ensues, and if you can’t, the internet does. It’s a sexist cinematic trope to be
Creating the right marketing strategy for your hotel has become a meticulous task. Guest experience is becoming more personalized and customized, especially post-COVID. Even the slightest mistake can lead to a potential marketing disaster. With social media, guests have the privilege of reporting their experiences to a larger audience with
Travel’s economic footprint in the United States shrank a staggering 42% last year, from $2.6 trillion to $1.5 trillion, according to new end-of-year totals prepared for the U.S. Travel Association by the research firm Tourism Economics. The employment devastation was similarly massive: travel-supported jobs fell by 5.6 million in 2020
Profound change in the Meetings and Hospitality Industries is on the verge. Hybrid conferences, food and beverage offerings and new cleanliness and service protocols will scramble current standard operating procedures, profit and loss statements, staffing, pricing and the definition of Luxury. While change is difficult, the final outcome
In November, short-term rental bookings went up as news of a COVID-19 vaccine helped boost traveler confidence. Now, with the rollout of the vaccine underway, forecasts predict that it will still take some time for Airbnb occupancy rates to recover; however, national daily rates are expected to grow throughout 2021.
CBRE has announced the appointment of Kenneth Hatton as managing director, head of Hotels, EMEA at the group, with his role commencing June 2021. Hatton is described as a “leading figure” in the global hotel market, and was most recently executive vice president – Global Development and General Counsel at
Sacha Lord has revealed that he is preparing to bring his legal battle against the government to the High Court. Greater Mancheter’s night-time economy adviser is challenging the government’s “roadmap” out of lockdown to allow the hospitality industry to reopen at the same time as non-essential retail businesses. In England,
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