Terranea Resort, the luxurious 102-acre oceanfront property on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, is pleased to announce the appointment of William Dvoranchik as its new vice president of finance.
Jessica Bingham appointed Executive Pastry Chef at Caribe Royale Orlando
Caribe Royale Orlando, Central Florida’s only AAA Four Diamond all-suite meetings resort, announces Chef Jessica Bingham as its new Executive Pastry Chef. In her role, Chef Bingham will directly oversee the resort’s pastry team of 10, which creates elaborate offerings for banquets, corporate events, and the resort’s eight on-site restaurants.
Praemia REIM Italy Sgr acquires prime mixed-use asset in Milan
European property asset manager Praemia REIM Italy Sgr has acquired a prominent real estate property located at Via Bagutta n. 20 in Milan, Italy, from Artisa Group.
Hufvudstaden updates green financing framework
Swedish real estate company Hufvudstaden has unveiled a new green financing framework to replace its previous guidelines from 2021.
Portugal gets first BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ building
Amro Portugal’s first student housing project in Portugal has become the first new building in Portugal to achieve the highest possible sustainability certification, BREEAM 'Outstanding'.
The UN Pact For The Future – And Its Impact On The Hospitality Sector
The UN just introduced its Pact for the Future, and we examine [with the help of ai] its potential impact on the hospitality sector, primarily through its focus on sustainable development, climate action, technological innovation, and social inclusivity. Here’s an analysis of how various elements of the pact could affect...
Counting the Cost: How Much Are Guests Willing to Pay for Contactless Hotel Services?
“Contactless service is being widely adopted by the hotel industry”, explain the researchers, “to provide the safest possible experience while maintaining good service quality”. By deploying contactless technologies at every stage of the customer journey, hotels can remove the need for physical contact from all major hospitality service encounters.
World’s first 3D-printed hotel takes shape in Texas
El Cosmico, a hotel and campground in Marfa, Texas, is expanding with the world’s first 3D-printed hotel, using cutting-edge technology from Austin-based ICON and Bjarke Ingels Group. The project includes 43 new hotel units and 18 residential homes, all built using ICON’s massive Vulcan 3D printer, which extrudes a special...
Why Hotels Must Rethink Their Black Friday Strategy to Stand Out from OTAs
As Black Friday has evolved from a single-day sales event into an extended period of promotions, hotels face new challenges in distinguishing themselves from the overwhelming presence of Online Travel Agencies (OTAs). Research conducted by three&six into 2023’s Black Friday trends highlights the growing importance for hotels to strategically differentiate...
IHG Leads Business Travel Decarbonization Discussion at Climate Week NYC
IHG Hotels & Resorts and the GBTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), brought together some of travel’s biggest sustainability leaders yesterday during 2024 Climate Week NYC to spark dialogue about the decarbonization of business travel. In collaboration with co-hosts IDEO, Accenture, American Express Global...