Thies Sponholz has quietly helped reshape the way international travellers look at Hamburg. As General Manager of The Fontenay, the city’s most design-forward contemporary address, he has been instrumental in turning the lakeside property into a reference point for modern, aesthetically driven luxury since it opened in 2018. That long-term...
HVS Europe Hotel Transactions Bulletin – Week Ending 06 February 2026
German REIT Deka Immobilien, on behalf of its open-ended WestInvest InterSelect fund, has acquired the five-star, 303-room Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere in Austria for approximately €92 million (about €303,600 per room), from a joint venture between affiliates of Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and Austrian real estate developer Signa Development Selection...
Frontline Hospitality Hiring in Asia is No Longer Fit for Purpose – What Must Change
As tourism demand surges and new hotel openings accelerate across Asia Pacific and the Middle East, the hospitality industry is entering a rapid phase of expansion. Yet, frontline hiring in the region remains broken. Kitchen floors and hotel lobbies continue to run understaffed as operators struggle to convert applicants into...
A Forest Party in the Palm of Your Hand: Turning a Key Card into a Story of Nature
On a small birch wooden key card, a forest celebration is unfolding. A Mexican gray squirrel leaps between branches while a yellow-billed tern flashes through the canopy. A tree frog peeks curiously from a leaf. Nearby, an Asian elephant, a great hornbill, a red-breasted parakeet, and a Yunnan snub-nosed monkey...
Beyond Simplicity: Rethinking PMS usability for modern hotels
In today’s hospitality landscape, a sleek, intuitive interface is no longer a differentiator. It’s a baseline for any property management system.
Maximizing offer revenue with strategic GDN targeting
We launched a targeted Google Display Network (GDN) campaign for a 5-star luxury hotel in Chicago. The goal was to increase bookings for their breakfast offer
Centara Reserve Samui depens its commitment to sustainability and community support
Centara Reserve Samui reaffirmed its dedication to sustainability and meaningful community support through a heartfelt silent auction and donation
VisitEngland opens voting for Tourism Superstar 2026
VisitEngland’s Tourism Superstar competition, now in its 14th year, encourages the public to cast its vote to find the unsung hero of England’s tourism industry.
Diego Alonso Ortega Oneto appointed Executive Chef at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota announces the appointment of Executive Chef Diego Alonso Ortega Oneto. With nearly twenty years of experience across luxury hotels
Manoj Ramisetti appointed General Manager at Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra
Peppers Gallery Hotel Canberra is pleased to announce the appointment of Manoj Ramisetti as General Manager.
