All articles by Amit Thadani
Amit Thadani
National calling
It’s been a tough year for British hotels with pandemic-induced lockdowns hurting the bottom line and leaving staff stranded at home uncertain when work would resume. Extensive vaccination campaigns and a much-needed summer of travel have bolstered hotel occupancy rates, but anxieties still persist as 2022 approaches. STR looks at the data behind an unprecedented year for British hospitality.
Choosing a positive mindset
The European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA) continues to support hoteliers, as it has done throughout the pandemic. EHMA president Ezio A Indiani shares the latest news from the organisation and reflects on the recent recruitment issues hampering the hospitality industry, including staff retention and mental health concerns.
Passion project
Between 18 and 20 March 2022, the 48th EHMA general assembly, hosted in Lugano, Switzerland, will showcase a passion for great hotels and dedicated hotel service.
Industry insight
Turning a family business into a hospitality empire is no mean feat. CEO and heir of Meliá Hotels International, Gabriel Escarrer Jaume explains the importance of passion in the hotel industry, and why preserving family values is critical to the company’s success.
Unlock guest-centricity with smart technologies
In an increasingly digital world, accelerated by the Covid-19 pandemic, the hospitality industry is on the precipice of change. Vice-president of customer experience Stefano Valdrighi, at technology innovators Siemens Smart Infrastructure, explains why smart technology has transformed the industry in recent years, where it’s headed next and how to offer an integrated and seamless guest experience using Siemens technology.
The Beaumont appoints Samantha Rieu as Hotel Manager and Antonio Dandrea as Restaurant Director
The Beaumont is delighted to announce the appointments of Samantha Rieu as Hotel Manager and Antonio Dandrea as Restaurant Director of The Colony Grill Room. Rieu and Dandrea both join the hotel with a wealth of experience as long-standing hospitality professionals.
Can #EventProfs break Allseated EXVO? It’s time to find out
Allseated is teaming up with #EventProfsBreakShit to see how Allseated EXVO, its flagship virtual events platform, stacks up. Will Allseated EXVO break or pass the test?
Room Service Revenues Soaring at EB Hotels Miami with GuestHub
Web-based guest services app is enabling the airport hotel to boost food and beverage revenues while operating with a reduced staff and without increasing the cost of service
The Doyle Collection anounces the appointment of François-Xavier Schoeffer as General Manager at the Kensington
January 2022 – The Doyle Collection, an Irish family-owned luxury hotel group, is delighted to announce the appointment of François-Xavier Schoeffer as the General Manager of The Kensington hotel.
Maestro Makes 5 Roadmap Predictions for the Evolution of Hotel Property Management Systems and the Return of Travel
Redefining guest and employee experiences starts with redefining the role of the hotel PMS, from ongoing contactless innovation and data security to product integration with gateway systems, OTA channels, and CRM platforms