World smart hospitality market to reach over $12B by 2025
The market is driven by the rising internet penetration and inclination towards IoT which are encouraging the hospitality segment to offer smart solutions.
Industry heroes: Walid Baroudi found the right ‘Key’ to the hotel door
We expect it will be a long fight against the invisible enemy. We will have to cope with it, by taking heavy and severe precautions.
HVS’ Hala Matar Choufany: COVID-19..The ‘Hefty Guest’
GCC governments have stepped in to provide support through various financial initiatives, and various incentives and repayment plans.
HotStats MENA Annual Hotel Performance Tracker 2020: Drops in revenues and profits
The region’s prospects for a bounce-back performance in 2020 were all but dashed by the advent and spread of the coronavirus, which is laying waste on the global hospitality industry.
One of Lebanon’s Golden Age hotels, Le Bristol, closes down
The hotel’s general manager Joseph Coubat told the AFP: “It is because of the economic situation which is becoming unbearable.
Comment: Crisis management from adaptation to new business kick off strategies
The majority of hotel owners and investors have a positive outlook on the future of the hospitality industry and expect to see development opportunities.
Exclusive: 10 marketing tips for hospitality businesses during the COVID-19 crisis
There is no better time than now for influencers to be promoting your products/services and brand. They are engaging their followers even more than before.
Kevin Goh, CEO of The Ascott Limited, appointed as Capitaland’s CEO, Lodging
Goh has taken on various leadership positions in Ascott such as COO, MD of North Asia and Regional GM for East and South China.
Qatari investor acquires The Ritz London
The hotel will remain closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and will reopen its doors as soon as it is safe.
How TIME Hotels is planning to boost positivity in the workplace
Boosting staff morale is essential during these challenging times and as a result we’re working to ensure we go that extra mile to create a warm and positive working environment
