Banyan Group ("Banyan Tree Holdings Limited" or the "Group" – SGX: B58), an independent, global hospitality company, reflects on a landmark 30th year of progress and celebrations, alongside announcing an exciting pipeline for 2025. The Group is set to welcome its 100th resort for its homecoming debut in Singapore, and...
IHG Hotels & Resorts introduces Shanghai Snow World Hotel, Vignette Collection
A one-of-a-kind hotel within the world’s largest indoor snow centre, adding to the diversity of IHG’s fast-growing collection brand.
The new Veriu Macquarie Park redefining modern hospitality in Sydney’s north west
Capping off an exceptionally busy twelve months, earlier this week the Veriu Group officially opened the doors of its latest property, Veriu Macquarie Park.
The importance of faculty development in higher education
The knowledge and skills transfer from faculty to students forms the core of what education is all about. One of the most rewarding and important roles in a school is played by the department that strives to support those on the front line of education delivery: the teachers. Welcome to...
The end of an Era(s Tour): Taylor Swift’s final impact on hotel performance
Taylor Swift said, so long, London, and made her way back to North America for her final leg of the Eras Tour.
The Rise of Ultra-Luxury Hotels: Trends and Insights from Adam Mogelonsky’s BITAC Keynote Address
In mid-November 2024, Adam Mogelonsky delivered the keynote speech at the BITAC Owners Fall 2024 conference on the topic of luxury and ultraluxury hotels, and some of the incredible ways that they are supporting their nightly rates.
Sous-vide salmon cooking: why color isn’t a key indicator
We’ve all been there, anxiously checking if our salmon is that perfect shade of pink to know if it’s done. But here’s the thing: color isn’t always a reliable guide. Relying on it alone can leave you with dry, overcooked salmon or a raw center. Enter sous-vide cooking under the...
The Digital Bodhisattva: Simone Puorto’s Revolutionary AI Clone at BTO 2024
At BTO 2024, Simone Puorto surprised the audience with a groundbreaking presentation: his keynote was entirely delivered by a digital clone created with advanced AI technologies. This avatar, built from 25 years of personal and professional content, perfectly replicated not only his communication style but also his voice, gestures, and...
Human Touch and Technology: Discussing Hospitality Communication and Experiences
Hospitality brands must shift from sterile presentations of features to narrative-driven engagements that address guests’ pain points and build emotional connections. Florencia Cueto Pedrotti, Director of Global Engagement & Sales Enablement at Shiji, sat down with Juanda Núñez, Founder of Smart Travel News. Known for his witty and engaging communication...
8 tips for creating effective display ads
Display advertising plays a pivotal role in capturing travelers’ attention and creating lasting brand awareness to ensure your brand resonates at every stage of their purchasing journey.