
Reading Time: 18 minutesWorldwide: Drawing from the coverage provided by four sector-leading B2B websites, the editorial team at International Hospitality Media [IHM] have once again compiled a list of 25 influential leaders spanning the travel, hospitality and real estate landscape who they believe have a big 12 months ahead of them.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorldwide: Luxury boutique brand EDITION Hotels has appointed George Fleck as senior vice president and global brand leader.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: The Master Innholders, an organisation for promoting best practice in the industry, has awarded 10 hoteliers member status.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteGermany: Independent boutique hotel collection Design Hotels has appointed Stijn Oyen as managing director.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Epicurean Hotel, an Autograph Collection property in South Tampa, Florida, has launched its expansion project located directly across from the137-room main hotel.

Reading Time: 2 minutesUAE: Luxury hotel group Kempinski Hotels has doubled its presence in Dubai following the group’s partnership with Abu Dhabi National Hotels.

Reading Time: 8 minutesBHN editor – hospitality Eloise Hanson shares five trends expected to shape the hotel sector next year.

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: The Goodtime Hotel, created by David Grutman of Groot Hospitality and musician Pharrell Williams, has joined Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio of independent properties.

Reading Time: 4 minutesAn overview of the key topics and insights shared in the latest BHN webinar on how hoteliers are redefining the guest experience with innovative services and amenities.

Reading Time: 2 minutesThailand: Autograph Collection, the independent hotel portfolio under Marriott, has debuted in Thailand with the opening of Madi Paidi Bangkok.
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