Kerrin MacPhie, chief executive of the Meetings Industry Association (mia), emphasises the need for greater attention and focus on welfare in sustainable business meetings and events.
BHN speaks to Kerrin MacPhie, chief executive of the Meetings Industry Association (mia), about the challenges and opportunities which the events sector faces, what independent hoteliers can do to maximise their MICE business, as well as trends for 2023.
UK: Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has announced a series of tax cuts in a mini-budget aimed to boost economic growth.
UK: Kerrin MacPhie has been named as the chief executive of the Meetings Industry Association (mia), succeeding Jane Longhurst this
UAE: Lifestyle hospitality brand Rove Hotels has set a regional expansion goal across the GCC, targeting 10,000 rooms in operation or under development over the next five years.
UK: Owner-operator BGAM Hospitality has launched a new division, BGAM Hotel Management, as the company plans to expand its portfolio of independent and boutique hotels.
UK: Four-star hotel The Greenbank located in Falmouth, Cornwall, has promoted Matt Garland to hotel manager.
Germany: Hotel developer and operator Aspire Hotel GmbH plans to open 20 properties in the DACH region by 2027.
BHN sits down with Alexandra Livesey, managing director of Brama Hotels and COO of Clockwise, to talk about the conversion of Bromley Old Town Hall into a boutique hotel and her outlook on the hotelisation of real estate. Filmed at Brama Hotel, Bromley.
Julian Houchin, director of Eden Arc, explores the growing demand of independent white label operators and an industry shift in key metrics.
US: Hospitality owner-operator Classic Hotels & Resorts has rebranded as Marc & Rose Hospitality, and will relaunch two hotels over the next 12 months.
UK: Iconic Luxury Hotels, a European collection part of L+R Hotels, has opened The Chelsea Townhouse in the former Draycott Hotel in London.
US: Tech-enabled hotel brand Life House is set to open its first desert retreat in Palm Springs, California this November.
The Netherlands: Located in the Eastern Docklands neighbourhood, The Hoxton has opened its second hotel in Amsterdam.
