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Plant life Long driven by a more traditional approach to dining, European hotels are increasingly catering to modern diets, incorporating plant-based cuisine into their menus. Far from...
In the lap of luxury Long renowned as a haven for hedonism and partygoers, Ibiza has been diversifying its hotel portfolio of late, birthing luxury and wellness resorts designed for a more...
Pastoral care Biophilia is a well-worn phrase and an expansive concept, encompassing everything from indoor shrubbery and plants to natural retreats made from bio-friendly materials. For many...
Brave new world To help safeguard guests from Covid-19 and improve contactless interactions, hoteliers are embracing technology like never before, but whether these short-term fixes will modernise...
Transform the guest experience Although pandemic lockdowns have separated the industry physically, it has allowed for online programmes to be set up and platforms for valuable discourse to continue. The HITEC...
Reduce, reuse, repurpose As the climate crisis grows more urgent, the focus on sustainable design strategies is shaping how hotels are planned and built. These approaches range from retrofitting...
The guest is always right Guest service in our ‘new normal’ requires some flexible and adaptable thinking. But understanding that guests want seamless hotel experiences and a taste of post-pandemic luxury is...
A higher purpose Despite the ongoing uncertainty around the pandemic, some things remain certain, including the growing interest among investors and property planners for high-rise mixed-use...
Respect goes a long way Hospitality’s reopening is something to be celebrated, for businesses and customers alike. But all should remain cautious in respect of the pandemic rules still lingering, and in...
Life on the Nile With spectacular beaches and a deep well of historical sites, Egypt has traditionally been one of the titans of global hospitality, welcoming millions of tourists each year. Yet since...
Lead from the front After carving out a reputation as something of a specialist in the luxury and premium hotel segment, Duncan O’Rourke was promoted to CEO for the extended Northern Europe division...
Kingdom come Despite China leading the way in the global hospitality stakes, countries across the Middle East have recorded encouraging figures as far as hotel occupancy is concerned. With...
The great reopening Since beginning her career in the early ’90s, Felicity Black-Roberts, vice-president for acquisitions and development at Hyatt Europe, has been responsible for managing, acquiring...
Food for thought Despite experiencing the most challenging period in hospitality since the Second World War, London will birth an exciting crop of luxury hotels in 2021. One of these is the Carlton...
Today's decisions for tomorrow's hospitality Technology is more important than ever: not only for the optimisation of a hotel’s daily processes, but also for its overall financial bottom line. It has become increasingly...
Personalisation in a pandemic As Covid-19 continues to plague the hospitality sector it’s no secret that the human aspect of guest interactions is under threat. How, then, can hotels facilitate...
Healthier, happier hospitality Even before the pandemic, more than half of hospitality workers did not make their employers aware of their mental health issues. Throw in the financial insecurity and social...
Prison to premium hotel When it opens its freshly coated doors this summer, the Bodmin Jail Hotel will be liberated from its former role as a bastion of crime and punishment and offered a new lease of life as...
Turn to tech As CEO of HOSPA, the UK-based Hospitality Professionals Association, Jane Pendlebury has seen the dramatic impact Covid-19 has had on hotels and hospitality organisations as they...
