All articles by Amit Thadani
Amit Thadani
Pandemic challenges
HFTP recently produced its 2022 Compensation and Benefits Survey, which provided the unique opportunity to gain insight into challenges faced by respondents during the historic pandemic and its after effects, as well as the solutions they employed throughout this time.
Service with a smile
According to a recent study by the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA), a full 97% of hoteliers are currently experiencing staffing shortages, with the situation in Europe not much better. It goes without saying that these challenges are having serious consequences for operators. But beyond the current emergency, what can hoteliers do to actually find more staff? And with the increasing power of new technology, might the crisis be an opportunity as managers work to streamline operations? Andrea Valentino talks to Professor Liang Yu of George Washington University and Chip Rogers of the AHLA to learn more.
Meeting of the minds
As we reach the end of the year, hotel industry figures and organisations continue to make the most of their ability to meet up, network and celebrate as guests explore the world once again. Jane Pendlebury, CEO of HOSPA, reflects on this year’s annual HOSPACE conference, which focused on building future prosperity.
Still hungry
In a post-Covid world, people are still wary of crowded indoor spaces, pushing many hotels and guests alike to look to the outdoors. But with the colder season approaching, Mae Lossaso speaks to Tom Walters, senior vice-president of food & beverage operations at Hilton Americas, to find out how the Hilton has adapted long-term to a post-Covid world.
Radisson Hotel Group debuts in Lanzarote with Radisson Blu opening
Located in Costa Teguise and offering vast views of the Atlantic Ocean, Radisson Blu Resort, Lanzarote has opened its doors. The resort is the first Radisson Hotel Group property to arrive on the island, and the third in the Canary Islands, joining two Radisson Blu resorts in Gran Canaria. The hotel is focused on sustainability, with solar panels producing 100% of the hotel’s daytime energy consumption.
Radisson Hotel Group opens first Zambian resort minutes away from Victoria Falls
Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the opening of Radisson Blu Mosi-oa-Tunya Livingstone Resort, Zambia. Nestled on the banks of the Zambezi River, the resort is the Group’s first safari resort in Africa and first resort in Zambia, and is a key step towards its goal of reaching 150 hotels in operation and under development in Africa by 2025.
Radisson RED brings its buzz to Liverpool in iconic heritage building
The first Radisson RED hotel in the North of England has arrived in Liverpool. Located in a thoughtfully renovated Grade II-listed property that first opened as one of the original British railway hotels in the 1800s, Radisson RED Liverpool blends history, legacy, and eclectic design as it arrives in this lively city. The hotel is also a culinary destination thanks to its modern barbecue and robata grill restaurant, Stoke. It offers classic dishes with a grilled twist paired with unrivalled views of the neoclassical architecture and acclaimed concert venue of St George’s Hall, as well as overlooking the city’s cultural district.
Radisson Hotel Group joins Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)
Radisson Hotel Group, one of the leading international hotel groups, continues to be an industry leader driving forward the hospitality industry’s sustainability agenda and supporting the ongoing development of integrated sustainable tourism practices by joining the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).
Radisson Collection brand continues rapid expansion of iconic hotel properties
Radisson Hotel Group has had a stellar year of openings and looks forward to more compelling new additions to its already impressive collection of properties comprising the Radisson Collection brand. Launched in 2018 as a new luxury lifestyle collection of hotels for experience-driven travelers, Radisson Collection’s rapid growth marks the notable momentum of Radisson Hotel Group’s foray into luxury.