TODAY: Impossible Foods checks in to Hong Kong hotels, Marriott announces vision for Sheraton transformation and When Does a Hotel Operator Actually Add Value?.

Impossible Foods checks in to Hong Kong hotels
Wednesday, 6th June 2018

Impossible Foods made its debut in Hong Kong last month Impossible and now three of Hong Kong’s top-ranking hotels have joined as well.

Hong Kong is the first place outside of the United States to feature the Impossible, which cooks, smells, and tastes like ground beef from cows, but is made entirely from plants. >>

Six Senses announces first South America project
6 Jun 2018 : Located at Baia Formosa, which translates to Beautiful Bay, the resort is set in the most eastern territory of Brazil and the country’s closest point to Europe, Six Senses Formosa Bay in Brazil, which will open in 2021 >>

Airlines urge caution on airport privatization
6 Jun 2018 : In a unanimously passed resolution, IATA members called on governments to prioritize the long-term economic and social benefits delivered by an effective airport ahead of the short-term financial gains provided by a poorly thought-out privatization >>

Marriott announces vision for Sheraton transformation
6 Jun 2018 : The company, which introduced its new Sheraton guestroom late last year, is showcasing its vision for Sheraton’s public spaces at the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference in New York, bringing to life for owners and investors the company’s brand strategy as well as its signature focus on guest experience, hotel operations and design philosophy >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

When Does a Hotel Operator Actually Add Value?
Wednesday, 6th June 2018

There are plenty of industries that appear to be slowing down in the world today: Hospitality is not one of them.

As new hotels are designed and built throughout the world, their ownership groups must face the critical task of choosing a hotel operator. There are many operators to choose from, especially in bigger markets – and the choice you make will have far-reaching effects. After all that planning, who will shoulder the responsibility of delivering a quality guest experience? How can we be sure that the chosen operator will add maximum value in today’s marketplace? And do we even need one? >>

How Technology Impacts The Entire Guest Journey – Part I: The Pre-Stay Phase
Hospitality is deeply impacted by rising technologies, that constantly change travel, hotel operations, and the guest experience. Whether you are a firm believer in the gods of technology or you still struggle to fully embrace it, one thing’s for sure: when it comes to providing an excellent hotel experience, not being tech-savvy is no longer an option. So how exactly does technology fall into every step of the guest journey? >>

Innovating Brand Experience in the Cruise Industry: The Royal Caribbean Case Study
Hospitality companies can profitably study and learn from the business, branding and technological lessons born from the cruise sector. What this 'niche' accomplishes is nothing short of remarkable – it is a unique amalgam of hotel, restaurant, gaming, entertainment and travel-tourism components, all packaged within a mobile resort that is typically global in its operations >>