Shaikha Al Nowais – Image Credit UN Tourism Shaikha Al Nowais has been confirmed as the next Secretary-General of the United Nations Specialised Agency for tourism, starting her term in 2026. Shaikha Al Nowais will assume the role of Secretary-General of the United Nations Specialised Agency for Tourism at the beginning of 2026. She will […]
Small Hotel Booking Software: a Complete Buyer’s Guide – Image Credit Lighthouse Running a small hotel often feels like being a duck gliding across a still lake – serene on the surface, but paddling like mad beneath it. To guests, everything appears seamless: a warm welcome by name, their favorite room ready, breakfast just the […]
Matthew E. Avril – Image Credit Marriott Vacations Worldwide Marriott Vacations Worldwide has appointed Matthew E. Avril as Interim President and CEO following the departure of John Geller. Marriott Vacations Worldwide announced the appointment of Matthew E. Avril as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. This decision follows the departure of John Geller […]
Asia-Pacific Hotel Construction Pipeline Hits Record Highs in Q3 2025 – Image Credit Unsplash+ The hotel construction pipeline in the Asia-Pacific region, excluding China, reached record highs in the third quarter of 2025, with a significant increase in projects and rooms. The hotel construction pipeline across the Asia-Pacific region, excluding China (APEC), has reached unprecedented […]
Hotel management specialists Countrywide Hotels has been appointed to oversee all management and operations of The Selwyn, a 50-bedroom townhouse hotel in Richmond-upon-Thames. As part of the appointment, Richard Sidaway has been appointed as general manager for the hotel which will continue to operate under its existing name. The hotel’s public spaces, including The Paisley […]
Radisson Hotel Group has opened its first property in Florence, expanding its presence in Italy with a 304-room hotel located close to the city’s historic centre. The Radisson Blu Hotel, Florence, is described by the group as a “modern urban resort” combining contemporary design with views of the Tuscan hills. The property features a spa […]
HSMAI DC Directors Roundtable Will Share DMV Hotel Market Insights – Image Credit HSMAI The Washington, D.C., chapter of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International today invited hospitality professionals from throughout the DMV to attend its annual Directors Roundtable on Nov. 20 at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia. […]
Chef Lee Murdoch has been appointed executive chef at Seaton House, the five-star boutique hotel in St Andrews managed by Valor Hospitality. The appointment forms part of chef Roy Brett’s plans to establish Seaton House as the new home of Ondine Oyster and Grill, his award-winning Edinburgh restaurant, which relocated to the hotel earlier this […]
Barons Eden has acquired Orsett Hall Hotel, Restaurant and Spa in Essex for an undisclosed sum, marking the hospitality group’s second purchase since receiving investment from Alchemy Partners earlier this year. The Georgian-style country house hotel sits within 12 acres of landscaped grounds in Orsett, near Grays. It comprises 57 en-suite bedrooms, including four bridal […]
Down Hall Hotel, Spa and Estate’s executive chef, Robert Pearce, has been named Innovative Chef of the Year at the 2025 Meetings Industry Association (MIA) Awards, held on 6 November. The award recognises excellence in the UK’s meetings and events sector, highlighting Pearce’s achievements in innovation, sustainability and service delivery over the past year. During […]
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