Sofitel Sydney Wentworth unveils first glimpse into $60 million transformation of iconic hotel
As Australia's first luxury hotel, it has hosted an array of international dignitaries and celebrities since its opening in 1966. 436 newly appointed guest rooms and suites spanning 15 storeys…
Handwritten Collection continues to grow in Europe with first hotels in Albania, Cyprus, Germany, Romania & Benelux
Handwritten Collection, a standout collection brand of Accor, continues its growth trajectory in Europe with a series of upcoming openings that will mark the brand’s debut in Albania (Tirana), Cyprus…
Accor unveils the winners of the 2024 Accor Design Awards x Sofitel at the Maison&Objet Fair
A creative melting pot Accor has chosen the Maison&Objet Fair in Paris – a meeting place for business and creative interaction between global players in the world of decor, design…
UN Tourism and FIA Reinforce Partnership to Advance Sustainable Sports Tourism
The new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) marks a step forward in the partnership between the two organisations, highlighting their mutual dedication to advancing sustainable practices and raising awareness about the…
Hotel management agreements in Asia Pacific now average 17 years
SINGAPORE – Hotel management agreements (HMAs) are increasing in duration and while management fees have decreased in the past five years, sales and marketing fees have increased across Asia Pacific.…
New Opening: The Home Hotel Zürich Channels the Dada Spirit
Free-spirited, eccentric, and unabashedly creative. These words defined artists like Marcel Duchamp and Francis Picabia—as well as everyone else associated with the 20th-century avant-garde art movement Dada. Today, such words…
10 tips to get the best out of your cloud-native PMS – and 10 things to avoid
Cloud-native technology is the new standard across almost every industry. In hospitality, more and more hoteliers are moving away from cumbersome on-premises solutions in favor of property management systems that…
Hilton Debuts in Laos with DoubleTree by Hilton Vientiane
DoubleTree by Hilton Vientiane marks Hilton's landmark entry into Laos, capturing the city's dynamism with breathtaking views of the cityscape. Leading global hospitality company Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the…
CEO Pay in Hospitality 2024
With the pandemic largely in the rearview mirror, the last twelve months have been about interest rates, less transactions, and wild presidential election cycles worldwide. The hotel industry will be…