Robot receptionists, iris scans replacing room keys and bell bots taking guests’ luggage to their remotely controlled, personalised rooms: these are some of the technological developments highlighted by global travel deals company Travelzoo as part of the company’s Future of Travel project. During phase one, Travelzoo conducted independent research to find out how receptive … [Read more...]
Marriott is #9, Highest Ranked Hotel Company, on Diversity Inc.’s Top 50 Company List
Marriott International was recognized as #9, up four spots from last year, on the 2016 Diversity Inc. Top 50 Companies for Diversity, making it the highest-ranking hotel company on the list. The company was also ranked on specialty lists for its LGBT (#3), recruitment (#10) and supplier diversity (#12) efforts. The rankings are determined by an objective methodology that … [Read more...]
Dominvs Hospitality opens sixth hotel – Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre
Dominvs Hospitality has opened its latest hotel, a flagship new build property in the centre of Manchester. The Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre is operating under a franchise agreement with InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) and features Holiday Inn’s signature Open Lobby concept, high specification accommodation and cutting edge meeting facilities. The 298-bedroom, … [Read more...]
Sound revenue growth in first-quarter 2016 from AccorHotels
First-quarter 2016 demand was strong in the majority of the Group's markets with revenue totaling €1,161 million, up 1.9% at constant scope of consolidation and exchange rates (LFL), and down 5.2% as reported. Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AccorHotels, said: “Overall, we got off to a good start in a majority of our regions in 2016. Only France and … [Read more...]
Disruptors dismissed and optimistic investor sentiment shown in cbre hotels mood of IHIF survey
92% of investors will commit to same or greater volumes of capital into hotels in 2016 Germany is top target market for hotel owners in 2016 During the recent gathering of the global hotel community at the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) in Berlin, Founder Patrons of the event, CBRE Hotels conducted a survey to measure investor sentiment – The Mood of … [Read more...]