Raffles to debut in Tokyo, wellness hotels surge in global market and more...

Raffles to debut in Tokyo
Friday, 26th July 2024

Raffles Hotels & Resorts, alongside World Trade Center Building, Inc and Tokyo Tatemono Co, announced plans to debut the storied brand in Tokyo.

Part of the redevelopment of the Tokyo’s iconic World Trade Center (WTC) in the Hamamatsuchō district, the hotel is expected to open in 2028, giving guests the opportunity to explore Japan’s capital city through the enchanted world of Raffles >>

Hyatt and CR Land announce plans for a Park Hyatt in Xi’an
26 Jul 2024 : Park Hyatt Xi’an will be ideally located in the Xi’an CCBD commercial complex along the city’s central axis, creating a new landmark in the city >>

Statement on court decision concerning Schiphol Airport
25 Jul 2024 : The IATA responded to a judgement from the Supreme Court in the Netherlands, which has upheld the original decision from the Amsterdam District Court that the ‘experimental regulation’ to reduce Schiphol’s capacity was not in compliance with the Balanced Approach to noise management >>

COMO Castello Del Nero announces Villa San Luigi
24 Jul 2024 : COMO Castello Del Nero, situated against the picturesque backdrop of the Chianti Hills, is pleased to announce the unveiling of its latest addition to its estate, Villa San Luigi >>

Minor to debut the Tivoli and NH Hotels in Northwest China
23 Jul 2024 : In a significant development for the hospitality sector in Northwest China, Minor Hotels is announcing the official signing of a Tivoli and NH dual-branded property in Yining, Xinjiang >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Wellness Hotels Surge in Global Market, Upper Upscale Properties Lead
Friday, 26th July 2024

Hotels with wellness amenities experienced notable revenue growth in 2023, with upper-upscale properties emerging as top performers.

The Wellness Real Estate Report 2024 identifies enduring industry trends, including the integration of longevity needs into lifestyle choices, the increasing impact of wellness on branded residences, and the transformative role of artificial intelligence in hospitality operations >>

Pick Up Your Calls To Pick Up More Bookings!
Despite the pundits’ predictions, the phones continue to ring with incoming reservations leads even now in the mid-2020s, and yes, even at branded hotels across all segments >>

A 10-Step Crisis Communications Playbook for Employers
When a crisis erupts at your organization, you won’t have time to develop a response from scratch, so instead, you’ll need to have a robust crisis communications plan already in place >>

Global Update: Who's Where and Doing What - July 2024
Global update of who is moving where and from where - keep track of old colleagues and friends or find lost ones, brought to you by The Boutique Search Firm >>