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WMF Professional Coffee Machines sets standards in the digital customer journey with its new website

With the relaunch of its website, WMF Professional Coffee Machines is taking the digital customer journey to a whole new level. Through a unique visual brand experience, target-group specific industry pages and informative success stories, visitors can actively experience the versatility of WMF coffee machines. Customers are supported on their digital journey by numerous intelligent AI features, ranging from a handy product finder to an interactive chatbot.

The French Riviera fantasy

Hyatt’s Hôtel Martinez deserves its reputation as the centre of life in Cannes, offering history, glamour and finesse Riviera-style. Milly Rochow looks at why it is the place to see and be seen in Cannes, and what chef Jean Imbert’s guidance means for film star dining.

The pinnacle of wellness

In an era where wellness is increasingly becoming a focal point of luxury travel, hotel spas have emerged as sanctuaries of holistic well-being and rejuvenation. From tropical paradises to historic estates and urban retreats, the latest offerings from Cap Juluca, Cliveden House, Aman New York and Shou Sugi Ban House are redefining the art of relaxation and health, according to Elite Traveler.

Celebrating hospitality’s finest

As autumn arrives, bringing with it a season of transformation and reflection, HOSPA CEO Jane Pendlebury looks at how the organisation is gearing up for one of the most significant events in the hospitality calendar: HOSPACE 2024.

The revolution is here

Sustainability is transforming the hospitality sector, challenging hotel owners and operators to integrate eco-friendly practices into daily operations. Katharine Le Quesne, visiting lecturer at Glion Institute of Higher Education, looks at how innovative solutions like water tracking, smart sensors and transparency in environmental impact are key.

Non-negotiables in the digital age

In the business world, the term corporate social responsibility (CSR) has been widely practiced. However, its close relative corporate digital responsibility (CDR) is a relatively new term. So, just what is CDR ask University of Houston’s Agnes DeFranco and Minwoo Lee.

From flight centre to suite splendor

Rejecting the dreary clichés of airport hotels, a new generation of properties is offering a range of sophisticated services. But beyond the bright colours and comfy sofas, what can guests expect as they check in before their check in? And how do hotel executives develop alluring new spaces – while preserving the useful features that made airside properties popular? Andrea Valentino talks to Karen Gilbride, a VP at Atwell Suites, to learn more.

Looking ahead

Panos Almyrantis, president, European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA), looks at shaping the future of hospitality with EHMA’s vision and expansive impact.

Molton Brown unveils the Floating Dispenser, an elevated modern dispensing solution for hotel partners

Molton Brown has revealed the latest addition to its portfolio of dispensing solutions for hotel partners: the Floating Dispenser. Created to be sleek, durable and easy to install, with an invisible wall bracket and discreet fill indicator, the Floating Dispenser is the next step in delivering an elevated dispensing solution for hotel guests.

AluaSoul Costa Adeje, part of Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection, Debuts in Spain’s Canary Islands

The 226-room adults-only hotel, located on the southern coast of Tenerife, offers travelers the opportunity to explore local attractions and activities while enjoying the conveniences of an all-inclusive hotel.