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The luxury hotel sector is driven by increasing global wealth, and analysis suggests a rising number of high-net-worth guests could fuel new development. Jim Banks talks to development experts Willemijn Geels of InterContinental, Francesco Cefalu of Mandarin Oriental and Jan Hazelton of Kerzner about the market segments and regions that offer the best prospects for new luxury hotel projects.
Jetting into 2024
As the year draws to a close, president of EHMA Panos Almyrantis shares his update on the association and gives his expectations for the industry in the year ahead.
Data reservations: No vacancies
The past year has been an interesting one, with leisure travel demand softening but business demand improving. With the purse strings expected to be tighter, the guest segment is expected to change according to STR’s latest Independent Hotel Show report.
Great expectations
With a ten-year career at IHG Hotels & Resorts, Phoebe Galbraith speaks to Joanna Kurowska, vice-president and managing director, UK and Ireland, to find out how her time and experience in hospitality has shaped her as a hotelier as well as her expectations for the industry.
Bagpipes, brews and bonnie views
Scotland’s capital is a world class destination for tourists, with Edinburgh recognised as Europe’s leading sustainable destination for 2023 by the World Travel Awards. Its unique cultural heritage, famous Christmas markets and Scotland’s financial hub means it is no surprise that it welcomed 1.8 million overseas visitors in 2022. Phoebe Galbraith hears from Andrew McPherson, general manager at The Balmoral, and experts across the industry to find out what makes Edinburgh such a globally renowned destination.
Launch of Thynk Direct: Introducing New Technology for Instant Booking in Hospitality
Thynk, a provider of technology solutions in the hospitality sector enabling hotels to drive direct sales and boost operational efficiencies, is pleased to announce the launch of Thynk Direct at ITB Berlin, the world’s leading travel trade show. This new smart instant booking engine aims to improve the process by which hotels manage group reservations and meetings directly through their websites, offering immediate booking confirmation and the potential for increased revenue.
Highest distinction: Franke Mytico wins IF DESIGN AWARD 2024 Gold
Franke’s BeyondTraditional product category with its flagship Mytico continues its success story by winning the prestigious and exclusive IF DESIGN AWARD Gold. With this award, Franke Coffee Systems impressively underlines its goal of combining unique design and state-of-the-art technology to raise the coffee experience to a new level.
Franke Mytico – multi-award-winning product design and cutting-edge Swiss technology
For Franke Coffee Systems 2023 was all about the new BeyondTraditional product category, with the launch of the Mytico product line. Its unique design, combined with the most advanced technology, impressed the GOOD DESIGN® jury. Accordingly, they honored this groundbreaking coffee solution with the 2023 GOOD DESIGN® Award in the RETAIL FITTINGS category.
PKF hospitality group: „Salary Compass“ for the Viennese hotel market shows consistency and stability in a post-Pandemic operating environment
The PKF hospitality group has now published the „Salary Compass“* for the Viennese hotel market. The survey is once again instrumental in providing benchmarks for salary ranges within the upscale and luxury segments of Vienna’s hotel sector.
A Heritage Reimagined: Native Glasgow Unveils Stunning Remodelling, Taking Inspiration from Glasgow’s Art Deco Heyday
Celebrating the city’s maritime heritage, Native Glasgow’s refurbishment features timeless designs, where classic meets contemporary.