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Staff Writer
Sunnier skies
As holidaymakers make plans for some sun and sand, EHMA president Panos Almyrantis gives his insight on the state of the hotel industry and his priorities for the summer ahead.
Emerging technologies
There is a vital need to understand how technological advancements can improve guest experiences in the hotel industry, as well as financial bottom lines. Luckily, HFTP competition winners are providing insight. Juliette Girardin explores how the metaverse can offer event organisers a space to experiment and Obiora Ndili offers a solution to Africa’s tourism issues.
Taking the lead
Marco Truffelli, partner and managing director of Ruffl ets St Andrews and co-founder of RESILIRE – a psychological fi tness and resilience practice – gives his insight on emerging and current leaders’ inner development and how it can be used to build sustainable outer impact.
Into immersion
Hotels are always looking for the latest trends to entice new travellers or returning guests back into their spas, be it holistic or medical treatments. One trend set to take the industry by storm is immersive experiences, with an incredible 566% increase in searches online in the past year. Phoebe Galbraith speaks to Andrea Quadrio Curzio, CEO and founder of QC Terme spa and resorts, Jess Sanchez, spa director at St Regis, and Anne Scott, general manager, One&Only Cape Town, South Africa, to fi nd out how they offer a truly immersive spa experience.
European hotel outlook
Hotel Management International looks at STR’s outlook for Europe hotels as corporate demand recovers and leisure travel remains resilient.
Inspiring journeys for a better tomorrow
The cautiousness that marked travel trends in 2022 has given way to buoyancy and positivity in 2023, sparking off unique travel trends. From slow travelling to regenerative travel, the emerging demand patterns being sought by travelers around the globe revolve around transformation, mindfulness and sustainability. IHCL’s brand Taj delivers this with its new Carecations programme.
A spirited stay
There was a time when hotel bars – iconic spots like Bemelmans or the American – were the place to drink and be seen. But with the huge proliferation of sophisticated cocktail bars beyond hotel foyers – to say nothing of a pandemic that made punters more healthconscious – hotel bars have struggled of late. Yet, working with the best bartenders and quality producers of wine and spirits, operators are prodding them back to life, using bars as a way of promoting a property’s wider identity along the way. Andrea Valentino talks to Scott Gingerich at IHG and Adam Crocini at Hilton to learn more.
The Doyle collection announces the refurbishment of two exclusive suite levels at the Westbury
Following an investment of 8 Million Euros, the significant refurbishment features 18 Signature Suites including a reimagined Premiere Suite named after Hotel Founder and Hospitality Pioneer PV Doyle
The art of expansion
Radisson Hotel Group has added another gem to its portfolio in PPHE’s art’otel brand. Jim Banks speaks to Elie Younes, Radisson Hotel Group’s executive vice-president and global chief development officer, about how the brand fits into its stable and the relationship being a win-win for guests, hotel managers and the group as a whole.
Crafting a legacy
After taking over the reins in 2018, David Orr was well aware of the legacy he inherited when he joined Resident Hotel’s brand The Resident. As CEO, the change in leadership marked an evolution of design direction for the hotel and has sought to build on that reputation ever since. Phoebe Galbraith speaks to Orr as he discusses his career in the industry and his expectations for the future.