Taj Brand Expands with Three New Lodges in Kruger National Park, South Africa – Image Credit IHCL    The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has announced the development of three new wildlife lodges under the Taj brand in the Balule Game Reserve, located in Kruger National Park, South Africa. The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) is […]

Why Technology Has the Hotel Business Bootstrapped – By David Lund – Image Credit Unsplash+    Bootstrapping is a statistical metric that uses random sample replacements. That’s not for me, so bootstrapping also has a broader slang meaning that most people get. It means you are stuck or at least unable to take big strides to […]

Rosewood Hotel Group Appoints New COO and VP Operations EMEAC – Image Credit Rosewood Hotels    Anthony Ingham has been named Chief Operating Officer and Luca Finardi will join as Vice President, Operations, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Caribbean Atlantic (EMEAC). Rosewood Hotel Group announced the appointment of two new corporate executives who will reinforce […]

David Wilkie – Image Credit Four Seasons Hotels    David Wilkie has taken on the role of General Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Westlake Village, bringing over 20 years of experience in the hospitality industry to the position. Wilkie’s career with Four Seasons began in 2014, starting at Four Seasons Hotel Baku and including significant roles […]

Hilton to Open New NoMad Hotel in Detroit’s Michigan Central Station – Image Credit Hilton    In a significant development for Detroit’s hospitality and tourism sector, Hilton will introduce the NoMad Detroit hotel within the historic Michigan Central Station by 2027. This initiative is part of a broader effort to transform the iconic station into a […]

Breaking Down Silos: Commercial Strategy Conference’s Opening Panel Sets the Commercial Tone – Image Credit HSMAI    Moderating the panel is Kelly McGuire, Ph.D., Principal at McRevenue and 2024 HSMAI Vanguard Award for career achievement in Revenue Optimization. In its second year, HSMAI Commercial Strategy Conference is continuing to do what it was built for, bringing […]

StudioRes Fort Myers Hotel – Image Credit Marriott International    Marriott International has launched its first StudioRes hotel in Fort Myers, Florida, marking the brand’s entry into the midscale extended stay market. Marriott International, Inc. announced the opening of its first StudioRes hotel in Fort Myers, Florida. This marks the brand’s introduction to the midscale extended […]

Waldorf Astoria New York – Image Credit Hilton    Hilton plans to open more than 150 new luxury and lifestyle hotels worldwide in 2025, including the NoMad Detroit at Michigan Central Station. Hilton has recently achieved a significant milestone by opening its 1,000th hotel under its luxury and lifestyle portfolios. This development is part of a […]

HVS Report – Managing Hotel Labor Costs Today – By Kasia M. Russell – Image Credit Unsplash+    Managing labor costs in a hotel operation is crucial to maintaining a profitable business while delivering the service level that is commensurate with the scale of hotel. Finding this balance has been especially difficult in a post-COVID-19 environment […]

What’s Hot and Cool: National Restaurant Association Show 2025 – Image Credit National Restaurant Association    The National Restaurant Association Show 2025 dazzled attendees with a vibrant showcase of the latest food and beverage trends. As we explored the expo floor with Chicago Chef Kathy Takemura, we found some of the latest trends shaping menus. From pickle […]