Understanding Hotel Financial “Flow Thru”
Having worked in the hotel business for over four decades, I know most people think the numbers are the “hard” part of hospitality. There’s a common belief that the financials are best left to professionals…
Titanic experiences in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is a land of dramatic coastlines, ancient legends, and vibrant cities. From the Giant’s Causeway to historic Belfast, it combines natural beauty with rich culture and warm hospitality. Today, it merges a complex…
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IOI Group Acquires CDL’s 50.1% Stake in Singapore’s South Beach Mixed-use Development Malaysia-based IOI Properties Group Berhad (“IOI Group”) is set to acquire full ownership of Singapore’s South Beach mixed-use development by purchasing Singapore-based City…
How AI Increases Hotel Profit: From Automation to Upsell
Digital transformation in the hotel business is no longer optional - it’s a necessity. Hotels today face staff shortages, rising operational costs, and increasing guest expectations. Against this backdrop, artificial intelligence (AI) has evolved from…
Radisson Collection debuts in France with the opening of Cour des Loges, a Renaissance icon in Lyon
Radisson Hotel Group debuts Radisson Collection in France with the opening of Cour des Loges Lyon, A Radisson Collection Hotel, bringing its distinctive luxury-lifestyle brand to an iconic address in the heart of Lyon's historic…
Connection Over Code: A Human-First Vision for Hotel Tech
Lately, it feels like nearly every conversation I have comes back to how fast AI is moving—and how easily we can get swept up in it. In an industry that thrives on personal connection, it’s…
Innovating Hospitality: The Financial and Environmental Case for Furniture-as-a-Service
For decades, linen rental services have been the quiet workhorse of hospitality—offering hotels operational efficiency, cost savings, and consistency across properties. What began as a smart solution has become a global standard. As the industry…
‘Source of Healing’: Hotel Offers Free Stays for Catholic Priests & Daily Mass for Guests
What a beautiful opportunity for Catholic priests and laity! PHG Hotels and Clergy Hospitality launched a Clergy Hospitality program offering complimentary hotel stays for traveling Catholic priests.PHG Hotels founder Tim Busch, also known for his…
Sofitel reinvents the hotel uniform and unveils an exclusive collaboration with the French designer Cordelia de Castellane
This new collection, embodying the highest standards of French savoir-faire, will be rolled out across Sofitel hotels throughout 2026. Comprising 45 pieces, the Vestiaire has been thoughtfully designed to suit all professions and destinations, while…
Your Apartment Expands Footprint in the Capital with Three New Openings in the City of London
Your Apartment, one of the UK’s leading serviced apartment operators, is thrilled to announce the launch of three brand new premium-located properties in the heart of the City of London: Your Apartment – Liverpool Street,…