Melbourne’s newest design-forward hotel, Hannah St Hotel, quietly slipped into the heart of the city’s arts and entertainment precinct late last year
Starhotels unveils the new Gabrielli Luxury Apartments in Venice
After the reopening of Hotel Gabrielli Venezia – Starhotels Collezione in August 2025, following an extensive conservative restoration, Starhotels strengthens
HFTP Launches AI Council to Establish Industry Standards and Expertise
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals Association (HFTP®) today announced the formation of a new AI council dedicated to navigating the complexities of artificial intelligence (AI) within the hospitality sector. This strategic group will focus on establishing industry standards, acting as a knowledge hub, and providing expert guidance to professionals navigating...
Better Processes, Better Service: Elevating Guest Experiences
In hospitality, consistency is everything. Guests remember how smoothly an experience feels, not the stress behind the scenes. The training methods used in professional beverage tastings offer powerful lessons for operational leaders—lessons that improve processes, strengthen systems, and create exceptional guest experiences. Here are five practical, real‑world strategies inspired by...
Vision Hospitality Group Opens Tempo by Hilton Nashville/Midtown
Vision Hospitality Group, Inc., a Chattanooga, Tennessee-based hotel development and investment company, is pleased to announce the official opening of Tempo by Hilton Nashville Midtown , a 161-room lifestyle hotel located in Nashville’s Midtown district.
The Customer is Always Right
When Harry Gordon Selfridge opened his revolutionary department store in London in 1909, he didn’t just bring American-style retail to the heart of Britain—he introduced a philosophy that would shape the customer experience for more than a century.
Related Group and Dezer Development Top Off Rosewood Residences Hillsboro Beach
Leading real estate developers Related Group (Related) and Dezer Development have completed vertical construction at the Rosewood Residences Hillsboro Beach, marking a major milestone for South Florida’s most exclusive new address and the first-ever hospitality-branded condominium in the area.
The Great Hotel Reset and the Future of Independence with Ben Rafter, CEO of Hotel Equities
In this conversation, Sloan Dean interviews Benjamin Rafter, CEO of Hotel Equities and Springboard Hospitality, about his unconventional path from tech startups into hotel leadership and what that background means for the current cycle. Rafter argues that the US lodging market is entering a “reset” driven by debt maturities, deferred...
Dar Global Debuts Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Oman in Aida, the Iconic Brand of Family Entertainment
Dar Global, the London-listed luxury real estate developer, has unveiled Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Oman at its landmark AIDA development. The project marks a significant addition to Oman’s fast-growing tourism sector, redefining luxury family travel while presenting a distinctive investment opportunity within one of the Sultanate’s most ambitious destinations.
Dar Global Debuts Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Oman in Aida, the Iconic Brand of Family Entertainment
Dar Global, the London-listed luxury real estate developer, has unveiled Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Oman at its landmark AIDA development. The project marks a significant addition to Oman’s fast-growing tourism sector, redefining luxury family travel while presenting a distinctive investment opportunity within one of the Sultanate’s most ambitious destinations.