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Designing an experience At the Hotel Management International networking dinner held at the London Iris Ceramica Group Gallery, December 2021, the industry gathered to delve into the future of lifestyle...
Adapt to expand For hotels across the globe, the arrival of vaccine programmes has sparked welcome signs of recovery. While some have been happy to see guests return and finances reboot, others...
Redefining wellness Since the start of the pandemic, it’s no secret that hotels have had to adapt to be creative and to quickly respond to frenetic changes around them, in many cases putting the...
A labour of love After securing his first big break as director of food and beverage for Hyatt in Washington DC, Manvinder Puri (MPS) has carved out a 50-year career in the hospitality industry....
Mind the gap At first glance the travel and tourism industry appears to lead the way when it comes to gender equality, with the hotel sector, in particular, making a concerted effort to keep men...
Bringing expertise to the table In the hospitality industry, technology problems never fail to end. Fortunately, Hospitality Technology Next Generation (HTNG) continues to bring together industry participants from...
Room to remember In a world that feels like it’s hurtling into a chaotic and uncertain future, the lure of nostalgia is an intoxicating thing. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the sphere...
A kingdom of possibilities For decades, millions of people have flocked to Saudi Arabia each year as Muslim pilgrims to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. Now, with the government eager to diversify the...
Rethinking recruitment Hospitality Professionals Association (HOSPA) discusses why investing in staff training can help tackle the current crisis facing the hospitality industry.
The infamous chip shortage With ‘chip shortage’ the topic of interest this year, Jennifer Jones, guest blogger for HFTP at HITEC in Dallas 2021, discusses the infamous global chip shortage and how some...
Welcoming change After working as a mobility instructor for 18 years for Guide Dogs UK, Gavin Neate saw first-hand the challenges visually impaired people face on a daily basis. It gave him an...
National calling It’s been a tough year for British hotels with pandemic-induced lockdowns hurting the bottom line and leaving staff stranded at home uncertain when work would resume....
Industry insight Turning a family business into a hospitality empire is no mean feat. CEO and heir of Meliá Hotels International, Gabriel Escarrer Jaume explains the importance of passion in the...
Passion project Between 18 and 20 March 2022, the 48th EHMA general assembly, hosted in Lugano, Switzerland, will showcase a passion for great hotels and dedicated hotel service.
Choosing a positive mindset The European Hotel Managers Association (EHMA) continues to support hoteliers, as it has done throughout the pandemic. EHMA president Ezio A Indiani shares the latest news from...
Roll out recovery The UK continues to lead the rest of Europe in terms of hotel occupancy recovery as the continent continues to roll out vaccines and slowly narrow the gap. STR looks at the figures...
Industry insight With more than 30 years’ experience within the industry, Duncan O’Rourke has held several executive positions in Europe, the US and the Middle East. Having served as general...
A better way to do business As society continues to transition to more sustainable living patterns, hotel and hospitality venues can increasingly cater to an eco-conscious clientele. Whether hotels...
Taking shop, taking stock The International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) in Berlin brought over 1,200 senior leaders in global hospitality investment and development together for the first time in...
