Lifestyle hospitality brand Aethos has appointed Lily Wecker as chief executive officer as it prepares for international growth. Wecker, who took up the role on 1 October, joins the group following senior positions at Mandarin Oriental and private equity firm Zetland Capital. She will oversee Aethos’s expansion across Europe, the Americas and Asia. The appointment […]
A&O Hostels, has announced the acquisition of the former DoubleTree by Hilton, Docklands Riverside for an undisclosed fee, marking the opening of its first London property and its third in the UK. The new A&O London Docklands Riverside will operate as a hotel, demonstrating the hostel group’s expansion in the hospitality industry. The new venue […]
Hotel occupancy in the UK held strong in August, despite rising staff costs affecting profitability, according to the latest RSM Hotels Tracker. The data, compiled and produced by Hotstats and analysed by RSM UK, showed that occupancy of UK hotels increased from 81.4% to 82.1% in August year-on-year, and rose slightly from 84.2% to 84.5% […]
A Guide to Halloween and Holiday Preparation for Dogs from Wagsworth Manor With the holiday season fast approaching, homes across the Main Line and beyond begin to buzz with excitement. From the first knocks of trick-or-treaters on Halloween night to the warmth of Thanksgiving gatherings and the twinkling lights of December celebrations, your home quickly […]
MSC Poesia’s Top Sail Lounge in MSC Yacht Club – Image Credit MSC Cruises MSC Cruises has announced significant upgrades to its MSC Poesia vessel, marking one of the largest refurbishments in the company’s history. The enhancements include the addition of the MSC Yacht Club, specialty dining venues, and a revamped spa and gym. These […]
Travel & Tourism Faces 43 Million Workforce Shortfall by 2035, Says WTTC Report – Image Credit WTTC The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) report highlights a potential workforce shortfall of over 43 million in the travel and tourism sector by 2035, urging immediate workforce planning. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has released […]
Global Travel & Tourism Sector Cuts Emissions Intensity As Economic Prosperity Grows – Image Credit WTTC WTTC launches latest Environmental & Social Research in partnership with Omran The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in partnership with Omran, today unveiled its Environmental & Social Research (ESR) 2025, showing that while the sector has surpassed its […]
Trailborn Highlands, Outdoor Collection by Marriott Bonvoy – Image Credit Marriott International Marriott Bonvoy has launched a new digital platform and brand focused on outdoor travel experiences. Marriott Bonvoy has announced the launch of Marriott Bonvoy Outdoors, a digital platform designed to facilitate planning for outdoor travel. The platform allows users to search and book […]
What is MAPE? a Hotelier’s Guide to Forecast Accuracy – By Jonathan Gough – Image Credit Unsplash+ As a hotelier, you’ll know the frustration: you build a forecast you trust only to see actual results veer wildly off course. Rooms go unsold because demand was overestimated or staff are stretched thin because occupancy was higher […]
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Pulse: Moving AI from Reactive to Proactive – Image Credit OpenAI OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Pulse, a proactive AI feature that anticipates user needs and delivers personalized updates, marking a shift from reactive to anticipatory AI assistance. OpenAI has unveiled a new feature called ChatGPT Pulse, which represents a significant evolution in […]
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