Six Senses to open Tel Aviv, third-party hotel operators set to grow across Europe and more...

Six Senses to open Tel Aviv
Thursday, 26th January 2023

Tel Aviv is a city of contrasts, blending vibrant nightlife and classic art, Bauhaus and skyscrapers, and heritage and innovation, the latter ranking second only to Silicon Valley in terms of its start-up ecosystem.

Six Senses Tel Aviv is an exciting addition to the brand’s Israel portfolio following the 2021 opening of Six Senses Shaharut, a sustainable haven set in the honeycomb dunes of the Negev Desert >>

Third-party hotel operators set to grow across Europe
25 Jan 2023 : The number of hotel owners using third-party operators to run their properties looks set to increase across Europe, reflecting the desire for flexibility as well as a number of other benefits >>

New book forecasts 228 million Chinese travellers per year
26 Jan 2023 : A new handbook written for the global tourism industry expects Chinese outbound travel to recover quickly from the three-year pandemic hiatus >>

Red Sea Global’s annual Sustainability Report unveils new standards in transparency and accountability
25 Jan 2023 : The report details the company’s pioneering approach to sustainable development and achievements to date, and demonstrates its commitment to strong governance >>

IHG to open first Holiday Inn hotel in Lahore, Pakistan
24 Jan 2023 : IHG has announced the signing of a management agreement with Pakistan-based real estate development company Delta Centauri Pvt Ltd (part of Providential Group) for its first 'Holiday Inn hotel', in Lahore, Pakistan >>

Hyatt announces its first JdV by Hyatt collection in France
23 Jan 2023 : A celebration of life and feel-good experiences, FirstName Bordeaux marks the first hotel in France to join the JdV by Hyatt collection and strengthens Hyatt’s brand expansion across Europe >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Mobile Revenue at an All Time High for Hotels
Thursday, 26th January 2023

It's 2023, and you can bet on mobile being a driving force in hospitality technology over the next twelve months (and beyond).

A recent 2023 'Lodging Technology Study' was released and according to this, 'mobility and self-service technologies are taking center stage.

At the core of these solutions is Wi-Fi, not just to power guests’ digital experiences, but to ensure that limited workforces have the tools they need to support guests and each other' >>

Wage and Hour Mistakes for Hospitality Employers to Avoid
Employers in the hospitality industry have been through it all in recent years – from the devastation of the pandemic to ongoing labor shortages to an impending recession >>

Labor Shortages and The Impact on Hotel Operating Costs
Thanks to the perfect storm of the last two years, costs are skyrocketing across multiple industries, and the hospitality industry is no exception >>

How to Get a Fuller Picture of Your Competitors' Room Rates
In the hotel industry, not all room rates are created equal and as travellers, we understand this.

Yet, when rate shopping as revenue managers, we can sometimes overlook this fundamental fact. If we see a competitor's rate drop, we instinctively consider the same for our own rates. But is it always justified? >>