STR makes upgrade to first US hotel forecast of 2023, First Ritz-Carlton Reserve in South America and more...

STR makes upgrade to first US hotel forecast of 2023
Monday, 13th February 2023

STR and Tourism Economics made a modest upgrade to the 2023 US hotel forecast just released at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS). Additionally, a subsequent downward adjustment was made for 2024 >>

The world's first Superyacht Booking and Sales Marketplace debuts
13 Feb 2023 : Founded by internet veterans, e-commerce experts and superyacht industry Leaders, YCLUB's Superyacht Booking and Sales Marketplace, combines the best of Web2 e-commerce with the speed, capabilities and security of Web3 >>

First Ritz-Carlton Reserve in South America to debut
13 Feb 2023 : Marriott International and MARAEY announced that they have signed an agreement to bring the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve to South America >>

Hyatt to rebrand Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa
12 Feb 2023 : Rebrand plans include $110 million transformative renovation to hotel’s guestrooms and public areas, as well as an expansion of meeting and event space >>

Sonesta added 74 franchised hotels in 2022
11 Feb 2023 : The new properties further expand Sonesta's global presence and include more than 8,500 guest rooms >>

Minor announces eighth property in Europe
10 Feb 2023 : Continuing Minor Hotels’ European expansion, Anantara Grand Hotel Convento di Amalfi will open in Spring 2023 following extensive restoration and renovation works >>

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West Asian Chefs Take on Fight Against Food Waste
Monday, 13th February 2023

Dubai-based chef and television presenter Leyla Fathallah recently came across a bowl of grapes that were starting to turn, but instead of throwing them away, she rolled them into a brioche and posted a picture of it on Instagram, where she has over 1 million followers.

Fathallah is part of a growing number of chefs who are trying to counter what they call an epidemic of food waste in West Asia, where an estimated one-third of all food is squandered >>

Code Red! Will AI Disrupt Training and Development?
'It is unlikely that ChatGPT will replace all aspects of learning and development for corporate companies, while it can provide quick and accurate information, it does not have the capability to facilitate hands-on experience or provide personal interactions and feedback' >>

The Workplace of the Future Needs to Focus on Employee Engagement
Would you put up with a computer that only works a third of the time? Would your C-suite be satisfied if your sales team worked only on Tuesdays and a half day on Friday? Would you keep a supplier that only kept its factories running 10 days a month? >>

How to Start a Winery: a 10-Step Guide
There are three primary stages of production involved in winery operations: growing grapes, producing wine, and selling wine. Some wineries focus on one to two pieces of the production process, while other venues oversee all three >>