BWH Hotels, the leading hospitality enterprise comprised of three hotel companies including WorldHotels™, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts, and SureStay® Hotels, hosted its annual convention this week in Charlotte, North Carolina. With “Accelerate” as this year’s theme, nearly 3,000 attendees, including BWH Hotels’ hoteliers, operators, and partners from around the...
New regulations in the Swiss banking sector: Public Liquidity Backstop
On March 16, 2023, the Federal Council of Switzerland declared an emergency order introducing the Public Liquidity Backstop (PLB)1. In doing so, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) granted a CHF 100 billion loan to Credit Suisse (federal default guaranteed)2. In September of the same year, the Federal Council also presented...
Raffles Hotels & Resorts Celebrates The Official Opening of Raffles at Galaxy Macau
From exceptional service to distinct design and unparalleled culinary experiences, the all-suite destination presents a world of beauty, wonder, and inspiration.
That’s Hot: Hampton by Hilton Partners with Paris Hilton to Serve Up a Glamorous Spin on Its Signature Waffle
Hampton by Hilton, in collaboration with Paris Hilton’s 11:11 Media, is adding a pop of pink and a dash of sparkle to its legendary waffle lineup with the Sparkling Strawberry Hampton Waffle by Paris Hilton. Guests can enjoy the new waffle during their stay at more than 2,400 hotels in...
Spain’s Malaga to ban new holiday flat permits in 43 neighbourhoods
Malaga will ban new short-term tourism rentals in 43 neighbourhoods of the city, the latest step taken by Spanish authorities to address residents’ concerns that they are being priced out of the property market by the booming tourism business.
AAHOA Expresses Disappointment Over Passage of New York City Council’s Safe Hotels Act
AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) is deeply disappointed by the New York City Council’s decision to pass the Safe Hotels Act on Wednesday, October 23, despite recent revisions. While the exemption for hotels with fewer than 100 rooms offers relief to some, AAHOA remains concerned about the adverse effects...
Hyatt Regency Huangshan Hengjiangwan Celebrates Its Opening
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Huangshan Hengjiangwan, a modern getaway set amidst the beautiful Huangshan city in China. Nestled along the serene banks of the Hengjiang Wetland Park, this hotel offers an idyllic retreat for travelers seeking to explore the UNESCO World Heritage...
Thompson Hotels Presents A Taste of Thompson Chef Series
The Brand’s Culture Lives Here Platform Grows with a New Content and Dining Series that Offers Exclusive Access to World-Class Chefs Shaping Culinary Culture.
Exploring the Future of Property Management Systems: Learnings from Hotel Tech Report
Property management systems (PMSs) have been around since the 1970s. Fifty years on, those early pioneers bear little resemblance to today’s cutting-edge PMSs, and now the rate of innovation seems faster than ever.
Top 6 Environmental Management Concerns Hotels Should Consider
Sustainability is a growing problem in the hotel industry. The hospitality sector alone produces 1% of total global carbon emissions each year, with hotels consuming eight times more resources, like water, than their surrounding local communities.