The hospitality sector is on the brink of a remarkable boom, poised to outperform the broader U.S. economy in 2024. With consumer spending on international travel and live entertainment rising by nearly 30% in 2023, this surge in “YOLO” (you only live once) spending represents a golden opportunity for emerging...
Revitalising Cities: How ‘hotelification’ is driving the sustainable transformation of urban spaces
Office to hotel redevelopments accounted for a fifth of the £2.4 billion invested in the UK hospitality sector in 2023, according to data released earlier this year. Following the news that London’s iconic BT Tower will become a hotel, this trend is transforming cities and its increasingly vacant spaces.
From Check-in to Check-out: How PMS Transforms the Guest Experience
Delivering an exceptional guest experience in today’s digital era is a complex and demanding task for hoteliers. It encompasses more than just providing appropriate amenities and comfortable accommodations. As discussed in the recent Shiji Insights podcast episode featuring Fernanda de Herralde, the Front Office Manager at Sir Victor, part of...
Emotional intelligence and leadership for a positive work environment
Emotional intelligence is traditionally not something you would expect to hear about in a leadership context. 20 or 30 years ago, it was a long way down the list of desirable leadership skills. But the working world has changed significantly since then. Now, emotional intelligence is a crucial part of...
Optimizing Hotel Operational Management With a Hotel Performance Analysis
Hotels as an investment engine are easily considered one of the most, if not the most, complicated real estate classes because revenue levels can be unpredictable and are especially vulnerable to changes in the economy and external factors such as market conditions and weather.
PRS REIT shareholders seek board changes
The board of UK-based PRS REIT has confirmed it has received a letter from a group of shareholders requesting an extraordinary general meeting of the company.
Karbon Homes restructures debt and secures €64m in new funding
UK housing association Karbon Homes has successfully restructured its debt and secured new funding, thanks to the support of Savills Financial Consultants.
Indurent gets planning nod for UK logistics development
UK industrial and logistics developer Indurent has obtained planning consent for a new 40,134 m2 facility in Lichfield, UK.
Tips on how to write a winning resume
Here are the essential elements of crafting a resume that showcases your skills and experiences in the best light.
Dusit Hotels and Resorts and Generator and Freehand Hotels form strategic partnership
Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, and Generator and Freehand Hotels, an award-winning developer and operator of experiential hostels and boutique hotels in Europe and the USA,