Richard Hartman, 62, is the newly appointed CEO of Millennium & Copthorne Hotels plc. Listen to Hartman discuss his background in the industry and how that will inform his perspective in his new role, as well as his plans for the first few months on the job, his goals for the company and the challenges he believes the company faces as it moves ahead.
author watson@mouselink.net, source
pproximately 250 delegates gathered last week at The Westin Camino Real in Guatemala City, Guatemala, to attend the first-ever Central America Tourism & Hotel Investment Exchange (CATHIE).
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
Beijing Construction Engineering Group Co. Ltd. (BCEG), along with BCEGZ-USA, its U.S. subsidiary, has signed a trade agreement with Waterview LLC, to finance and construct the Waterview Tower & Shangri-La Hotel, Chicago.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
Hélène Darroze, Chad Ellis, Francesco Roccato and more.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
Ivan Suardi, area director of food and beverage for the Pacific region at Hyatt Hotels and Resorts, is the son of a prominent Italian chef. When Suardi isn’t working on concept development or F&B revenue strategies, he still enjoys cooking and eating at new restaurants.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
The International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show (IH/M&RS) invites hospitality designers to submit entries for the 28th annual Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design, the premier interior design competition for the global hospitality industry.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts today announced a formal partnership aimed at promoting sustainability, conserving natural resources, and advancing the overall commitment to environmental stewardship.
author Gareth Powell, source feeds.hotelnewsresource.com
We bought a loaf of fresh baked whole grain bread at a local bakery today. Something about the loaf was different. This loaf was about the same dimension as the loaves purchased previously from the same bakery. The price was the same. The difference became apparent when holding the loaf in my hand. The weight was different - much lighter. I’m guessing they shrunk the loaf between 15 and 20% by weight.
author Gareth Powell, source feeds.hotelnewsresource.com
Suddenly Madrid is so full of minimalist modern hotels it’s impossible to make a decision — all over town you can have a room in any color, as long as it’s white. Bucking the trend is the De Las Letras Hotel & Restaurant. Like more than a few Madrid boutiques, this one (a younger relative of the Bauzá) features contemporary design in a classic wrapper: in this case a 1917 Belle Époque building on the Gran Via, in one of the city’s most desirable neighborhoods.
What sets the De Las Letras H&R apart from the competition is the fact that the interiors, while modern, aren’t minimal at all. They’re clean-lined, sure, but plenty vibrant as well, in rich colors (you remember colors), with custom-designed furniture alongside vestiges of the old building, including some intricate hand-carved woodwork and one charming old elevator. Natural light is plentiful when you want it, and walls are lined with quotes from famous authors, a step up from boutique-standard abstract art.
Best yet is that here contemporary design doesn’t mean lightweight services. Though it looks youthful, the De Las Letras H&R has clearly been studying the old-world luxury hotels — expect classic touches like full baths and daily newspapers as well as today’s must-have amenity, the pillow menu. Restaurant, bar, spa, library even — the only thing missing is some kind of way to take the place home with you when you’re done with it.
author Daily Tablet Hotel, source www.tablethotels.com
“If we change our meta data structure, launch an aggressive inbound link strategy, reprogram the site in AJAX and focus on keyword density, we should see a nice improvement in page rank.”
Come again?
In my experience, search firms excel at confusing their clients with technical terms…
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
“If we change our meta data structure, launch an aggressive inbound link strategy, reprogram the site in AJAX and focus on keyword density, we should see a nice improvement in page rank.”
Come again?
In my experience, search firms excel at confusing their clients with technical terms…
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
On-target for an autumn 2008 opening, The Palmyra Resort & Spa announced today that premier management company Solís Hotels & Resorts is set to operate the exquisite, Caribbean retreat to be known as Solís The Palmyra Resort & Spa.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
In response to a recent report that five of six major airline carriers will soon begin charging passengers a premium for checking more than one piece of luggage, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announces the “We Got Your Bag” promotion.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
Baglioni is teaming with the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, recognised as the greatest museum in Italy for its collection of European and American art from the first half of the twentieth century.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
Club Med has partnered with Beautiful Oceans to offer a “blue tourism” eco-dive program at Club Med Turkoise, Turks and Caicos, and Club Med Columbus Isle, Bahamas.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
TabletHotels.com, the online authority for luxury and boutique hotels worldwide, has added thousands of authenticated user-generated reviews to its hotel listings.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
As the green movement continues to influence consumer travel decisions, travel industry professionals seek a greater understanding of the potential impact on buyer motivation.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts have announced a formal partnership aimed at promoting sustainability, conserving natural resources and advancing the overall commitment to environmental stewardship.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
Green is not just the color of money at Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. It’s also the way the company operates.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com
The Hilton Papagayo Resort Costa Rica in Guanacaste and Doubletree Resort by Hilton Puntarenas invite couples getting married to celebrate their future with a commemorative tree in Costa Rica. With the resorts’ Green Wedding package, newlyweds will enjoy a special moment as they plant a tree seedling on resort grounds.
author Gareth Powell, source www.hotelsmag.com