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Outrigger Puts US$80 Million into Brand’s Flagship Property Transformation
The investment will transform the Outrigger resort into a contemporary beachfront retreat with a focus on wellness. Outrigger Hospitality Group is investing US$80 million in transforming its flagship property 'Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort', to give it a fresh...

Marriott CEO Arne Sorenson Passes, Pancreatic Cancer
Marriott International announces that Arne M. Sorenson, President and CEO, unexpectedly passed away on February 15, 2021. Sorenson had been diagnosed with...

Chef of the Month: Andrea Accordi
Now, more than ever, chefs are concentrating more on the purity of food, evaluating all of the products and ingredients they are...

The Conversation: A Hotel Brand Equity Measurement Master-class
The more equity a brand has, the more value it has. How long does it take to position a brand in the...

I Don’t Know How I Could Get Into Hotels If I Wanted To
There is no shortage of young talent available, but most are looking for secure positions in fields and companies that will earn...

Drink Trends We Want to See in Hotels
Drinking isn't what many might consider a 'healthy' activity, so anything that can make drinking 'less unhealthy&...

Hotelier of the Month: Lubosh Barta
“What we have in Bangkok is something exceptional with the potential to redefine the urban resort experience in Asia.” Lubosh Barta [https:...

Accor Goes Keyless with Accor Key
Accor has announced its 'Accor Key' to enable a contactless experience for guests. This is a new step for Accor...

Accor Plans to Take Faena Group Global
Dubai is slated to be the first international destination for Faena. Accor and Faena [https://www.faena.com/about] partnered in global...

46% Middle East Luxury Travellers Already Planning Their Holiday Abroad
31% of respondents said they planned to travel twice over the next 12 months and 25% confirmed that they were planning on...