30 Novembre 2023

• Four Indicators It Might Be Time For A Rebrand
  29 Novembre 2023
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• New Zemi Beach Solar Farm Allows Boutique Hotel to Run on 100% Solar Energy During the Day
  29 Novembre 2023
  Zemi Beach House (Zemi), the award-winning 76-room LXR Hotels & Resorts luxury boutique hotel located on Shoal Bay East announced today the installation of its most recent green initiative, the Zemi Solar Farm, installed by firm SwitchLogix Limited.
• Global Hotel Alliance Reveals Destination Hotspots For 2024
  29 Novembre 2023
  Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, has revealed the most popular destinations for 2024 and what is motivating travellers to visit them.
• Under Canvas Partners With Small Luxury Hotels Of The World (SLH) As First Outdoor Hospitality Brand In Its Collection
  29 Novembre 2023
  Today, Under Canvas, the leader in upscale, outdoor hospitality, and Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) - a prestigious collection of over 540 independently spirited luxury hotels across the globe - announced a partnership between the two brands. The inclusion of nine Under Canvas properties, as well as the first ULUM resort, represents the first outdoor resort brand for the boutique, luxury hotel group. SLH offers discerning guests an unparalleled selection of individually curated hotels in over 90 countries characterized by their unique charm, exceptional service, and anti-chain, anti-same philosophy.
• 5 Tech-Driven Hospitality Trends to Expect in 2024 and Beyond
  29 Novembre 2023
  As we approach 2024, the hospitality industry’s landscape is set to undergo significant transformations characterized by increased personalization, automation, AI, and cybersecurity, just to name a few. Moreover, these advancements will not only redefine the guest experience but also push the boundaries of what is possible in the sector.
• Why Luxury Hotel Brands are Hot on India
  29 Novembre 2023
  India is becoming a top destination for luxury and ultra luxury hotel companies, driven by a surge in domestic travel and the growing affluence of the Indian middle and upper classes.
• Danish Start-up BeCause Raises Nearly $2M to Revolutionize Sustainability in the Travel and Tourism Industries
  29 Novembre 2023
  BeCause, the Danish start-up transforming how the global hospitality, travel and tourism industries manage their sustainability data, announced today that it has secured $1.9 million (€1.75M) in seed funding from investors. The round, co-led by Denmark’s Ugly Duckling Ventures and Estonia’s Superangel.io, includes a $708,000 (€650K) open tail-end and the $1.9 million for strategic investors to join on equal terms.
• New Mews Kiosk cuts check-in time by a third and generates thousands in extra hotel revenue
  29 Novembre 2023
  Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, has unveiled its next-generation kiosk solution for hotels. The Kiosk can be used for check-in and check-out, by guests or by staff.
• Margaritaville And Karisma Announce Joint Development In Honduras
  29 Novembre 2023
  Margaritaville and Karisma Hotels & Resorts are excited to announce plans to debut the newest all-inclusive resort under the Island Reserve® Inclusive Collection: Margaritaville Island Reserve® Resort Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras. This destination will complement Karisma and Margaritaville’s footprint in Mexico, Belize, and the Dominican Republic, joining Margaritaville Island Reserve® Resort Cap Cana, Margaritaville Island Reserve® Resort Riviera Cancun, Margaritaville Island Reserve® Resort Riviera Maya, and Margaritaville Beach Resort Ambergris Caye, Belize.
• FutureLog Takes Center Stage as Gold Sponsor at the 21st Annual HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific
  29 Novembre 2023
  FutureLog, a leading innovator in hospitality technology solutions, proudly announced its Gold sponsorship of the prestigious 21st Annual HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence. The Hotel Management magazine event was held on Friday, November 24, 2023, at The Star Event Centre Sydney.
• Inside the Four Seasons Private Jet Experience: Latest 2025 Itineraries Revealed
  29 Novembre 2023
  Leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons announces the latest line-up of Private Jet itineraries for 2025 with insider perspectives on the Four Seasons Private Jet Experience through guest testimonials. From the idyllic shores of the Maldives to the endless plains of the Serengeti, the three final journeys for 2025, International Intrigue, African Wonders, and World of Adventures, return with exciting new destinations and experiences, including an extended private cruise exploration of the Galápagos islands and a stay at the award-winning Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet.
• NEOM announces Siranna, its exclusive tourism escape
  29 Novembre 2023
  The Board of Directors of NEOM has unveiled Siranna, an exclusive tourism escape, and the latest destination to be announced by the sustainable regional development evolving in northwest Saudi Arabia.
• W Hotels Debuts W Edinburgh
  29 Novembre 2023
  W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the reveal of W Edinburgh with unrivalled happenings, bold, unexpected design, and signature Whatever/Whenever™ service. Highlights include a striking rooftop deck offering never-seen-before 360° views, as well as the W Hotels brand’s signature Sound Suite recording studio, a first for the UK and the second in Europe, empowering musicians, podcasters, DJs, and artists to create and record inspired by Edinburgh’s diverse influences. W Edinburgh sits at the heart of the St. James Quarter, a newly revitalized neighborhood in the city center which combines world-class retail, entertainment, and dining.
• Pay Integration for CoreSelect Live, M3 and AvidXchange Partnership Revolutionizes Hotel Accounting with Fully Automated Financial Management Solution
  29 Novembre 2023
  M3 Accounting Solutions, Inc. (“M3”), North America’s #1 provider of accounting software and services, and AvidXchange, a leading provider of accounts payable (AP) automation software and payment solutions for middle market businesses and their suppliers, today announced a partnership to provide hotels a fully automated financial management solution. As part of this partnership, M3 will embed AvidXchange’s industry-leading payment automation technology into CoreSelectTM, its latest cutting-edge accounting offering, providing the industry a more efficient and accurate way to manage its deeply complex payments process.
• HSMAI Europe Urges Hospitality Professionals to Support New Initiative Nurturing Its Young Industry Leaders
  29 Novembre 2023
  HSMAI Europe, the European arm of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI), the industry’s leading advocate for intelligent, sustainable revenue growth globally, is calling on senior hospitality professionals to support the development of their rising stars – the region’s up-and-coming young hospitality leaders. Bolstering its efforts to help the industry attract and retain talent, the association is bringing its newly launched ‘Connecting Future Leaders’ initiative to London for the first time, an exclusive professional networking initiative for HSMAI members aged 35 or younger.
• The Culinary Institute of America Announces New Trustees
  29 Novembre 2023
  The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) named three new trustees to its board during its October annual meeting: Arash Azarbarzin, Kyle Connaughton, and Adam Crocini.
• PM Hotel Group Selected to Manage Holiday Inn Dallas Market Center
  29 Novembre 2023
  PM Hotel Group, a leading hotel management company based in greater Washington, D.C., has been chosen to take over management of the Holiday Inn Dallas Market Center. Known for its commitment to excellence, PM Hotel Group is poised to implement proven strategies and operational efficiencies to ensure the success of the hotel. The addition of Holiday Inn Dallas Market Center to the PM Hotel Group portfolio marks the continued expansion of the company’s presence in Texas.
• Les Roches Elevates Student Hospitality Education Experience With Exclusive Mountain Resort-inspired Campus
  29 Novembre 2023
  Crans-Montana - Les Roches, one of the world’s leading institutions in hospitality education, proudly unveils the first step of the renovation work of its campus in Crans-Montana. The campus which welcomes every year more than 800 students from over 100 nationalities is located in the ski resort nestled in the Swiss Alps and embodies the essence of an exclusive mountain resort campus. These improvements mark the first step in a significant institution’s commitment to providing an unparalleled educational experience that seamlessly blends innovation with luxury, comfort, and a profound connection to nature.
• Sustainable Hospitality Alliance’s Standing Committees Unite to Propel Industry Towards Net Positive Hospitality
  29 Novembre 2023
  The Sustainable Hospitality Alliance’s newly formed Standing Committees are taking decisive steps towards resolving one of the industry’s most challenging issues - harmonising industry metrics and streamlining reporting and benchmarking in sustainability. The Alliance’s CEO, Glenn Mandziuk, believes that the industry could achieve a shared definition on standards and certification as early as next year.
• HSMAI Middle East Showcases Holoconnects as Gold Partner for Hospitality Commercial Strategy Conference in Dubai
  29 Novembre 2023
  Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International – Middle East (HSMAI ME) will showcase Holoconnects as a Gold Partner at the 6th ROC ME Commercial Strategy Conference. The event takes place November 28-29, 2023, at the Conrad Dubai. Attendees and media interested in learning more about Holoconnects or setting up a meeting at the event can visit holoconnects.com.
• Accor partners with Allenort Group for the new Mövenpick hotel in the heart of Gdynia
  29 Novembre 2023
  Accor, the world’s leading hotel group, and Allenort Group have signed an agreement for a new hotel and service complex in Gdynia. The planned hotel investment, representing Mövenpick standard, will be situated in the very center of the city, by the sea, in the most prestigious part of Gdynia. The future facility will offer high-quality hotel services to tourists and business guests, featuring 176 rooms with a rich F&B offer, conference and banquet halls, a spa with a pool and treatment rooms, as well as underground parking. The investor received business advisory support from the HIDA Company.
• Creating a More Attractive and Engaging Workplace to Meet Emerging Talent Expectations
  29 Novembre 2023
  The workplace mindset has shifted — particularly as it relates to the new generation. In order to maintain the attractiveness of our industry, inspire young Talent to choose a hospitality career and foster deeply engaged team members, we have the opportunity to give them voice and fulfill their aspirations.
• Six Senses Debut Resort In The Caribbean Opening May 2024
  29 Novembre 2023
  Enjoying a pride-of-place setting between the ocean and a protected cove on the southern part of Grenada, Six Senses La Sagesse invites guests to put their feet up and worries down and embark on a journey of discovery, rejuvenation, and celebration. From waterfall meditation to artisan rum and chocolate making, there is much to uncover on this Caribbean gem known for its spices and relaxed lifestyle.Blending into island lifeDesigned to reflect Caribbean village vibes, surrounded by nature, and bursting with bold colors and scents, the resort maintains a connection to Grenada’s "Spice Island" heritage. There are 56 pool suites, which combine eco-credentials and comfort using natural, renewable, and repurposed materials. The organic and contemporary interiors feature open-plan bedrooms, each with an outdoor terrace leading to a private plunge pool for a cooling dip.In addition, there are 15 villas enjoying prime hillside or beachfront settings, ranging between one, two, and four bedroom...
• NUMA Group and YAYS to join forces
  29 Novembre 2023
  NUMA Group (www.numastays.com), Europe’s leading operator of a fully digitalized hospitality platform, today announced the acquisition of YAYS from Proprium Capital Partners. YAYS is a serviced apartment platform headquartered in Amsterdam, operating 489 units in the Netherlands, Belgium and France and a secured pipeline containing properties to be opened in Madrid, Frankfurt, and The Hague with additional 124 units.
• Spiritus Ventures acquires award-winning ready-to-drink cocktail manufacturer No. 96
  29 Novembre 2023
  Craft adult beverage brand builder and investment firm Spiritus Ventures has announced the acquisition of No. 96, an established, award-winning provider of premium ready-made cocktails.