BHN editor Eloise Hanson shares some key takeaways from the AHC, IHS and the weekly news.
BHN speaks to Andrew Robb, chief financial officer at RBH Hospitality Management, about controlling costs through high inflation.
BHN speaks to Joe Stather, market lead of operational real estate at Questex, about the future outlook for hotels.
UK: Joe Stather, market lead for Questex’s operational real estate portfolio, including the Annual Hotel Conference (AHC), outlines his vision for the 2022 event.
EMEA: Accor has appointed Paul Stevens as COO for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa, responsible for the group’s premium, midscale and economy division.
Italy: Hotel franchising company Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has launched its Dolce brand in Italy with the opening of a 207-bedroom hotel in Milan.
India: Softbank-backed hospitality chain OYO is said to have confidentially submitted a “pre-filing” document for its long-anticipated initial public offering [IPO].
EU: Boutique hospitality group Sircle Collection will launch a lifestyle brand, Sircle Hotels, later this year with two hotel openings in London and Milan.
UK: Luxury hotel The London EDITION will launch a monthly series of Sex Talks in partnership with Emma-Louise Boynton.
The Netherlands: Hospitality company Zien Group has appointed Jens Gmiat as head of operations and Ruben Satink as chief financial officer.
UK: Property developer Fragrance Group has appointed management company RBH to manage three hotels that are expected to open in the next six months.
Worldwide: Hospitality brand and travel operator, Preferred Travel Group, has appointed four team members across its global and regional leadership teams.
Israel: Tel Aviv-based guest experience platform Duve is planning to release its latest innovation for guest experience management, DuveAI.
Worldwide: Luxury brand Viceroy Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Out & Equal Workplace Advocates (O&E) to provide LGBTQ+ leadership development and diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) training.
