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International Women's Day: 12 InspirationalWomen Defining the Future of Hospitality
Worldwide: In honour of International Women’s Day 2021, we highlight 12 women who are making headway for female leadership and empowerment in the global hospitality industry.
Dorsett Hospitality Intl appoints GM for debut Oz property
Australia: Michael Foster has been named as general manager for Dorsett Gold Coast, a beach-style resort set to open in Q4 2021 and the first hotel in Australia for Dorsett Hospitality International.
“Full measure of fiscal firepower” unveiled in UK 2021 Budget
UK: Today, chancellor Rishi Sunak has outlined his second Budget, extending furlough and the VAT cut for hospitality firms until September, offering £5bn in re-opening grants for high street businesses, and more.
700,000 UK businesses could be eligible for restart grants
UK: A £5 billion scheme to support hospitality businesses and high street shops has been announced by chancellor Rishi Sunak ahead of the 2021 Budget this Wednesday.
Nobu announces opening in Hamburg
Germany: Nobu Hospitality will open a hotel and restaurant within the Elbtower, a 245m mixed-use project by SIGNA Real Estate.
Davidson Hospitality Group adds to leadership team
US: Davidson Hospitality Group has named Paul Eckert as senior vice president of operations, and Todd Stein as corporate executive chef of Davidson Restaurant Group.
Hospitality of the Future Think Tank forms
Worldwide: WE(i) Think, a hospitality development and investment advisory firm, in collaboration with Studio Puisto, an architecture firm, has gathered 24 industry professionals to map the future of hospitality in wellness and sustainability.
Reopening plans unveiled for UK hospitality
UK: Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled plans for the nation to exit lockdown in a “one-way road to freedom”, with hotels, pubs and restaurants permitted to open indoors from May 17.
Life House acquires IMPRINT’s independent portfolio
US: Tech-enabled management company Life House has acquired the management contracts of IMPRINT Hospitality’s portfolio, which comprises properties across the West Coast.
Maison Delano, evolution of Delano, to debut in Paris
France: Owner, operator and developer Katara Hospitality has entered a partnership with Accor to launch the Maison Delano brand in Paris next year.
Carver Road Hospitality appoints lead global sales
US: Tony Yousfi will be joining the newly formed group as chief growth officer and will be responsible for expanding Carver Road’s corporate sales and events division.
Kimpton Banneker Hotel set to open this spring
US: The 144-room hotel will open in replace of the former Hotel Rouge, located in Washington DC, following a $20 million renovation to become a 10-storey boutique hotel.
Ritchie joins CallisonRTKL to head hospitality practice
UK: Architecture practice CallisonRTKL (CRTKL) has appointed Ramsay Ritchie as associate principal and hospitality practice lead.
Responses to UK parliamentary debate: Minister for Hospitality
UK: Following a 90 minute debate in Westminster Hall on the creation of a Minister of Hospitality, MPs have voted in support of the motion.
Former Macdonald Hotels execs form Trinity Hospitality Group
UK: Ruaridh Macdonald and Simon Jackson have today announced the launch of Trinity Hospitality Group to support hotels and resorts struggling from the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Hospitality Gig talent platform launches this month
UK: A talent platform, created by Fiona Robson, Kate Walsh and Rachel Moosa, is launching in January 2021 designed to connect businesses directly with hospitality talent on a temporary or longer-term basis.
Le Méridien Piccadilly to be reimagined as The Dilly
UK: In early 2021, the 283-room hotel currently managed by Marriott International will become the independently owned and operated The Dilly.
Nine in 10 young Saudis keen to pursue career in tourism
Saudi Arabia: A report by The Red Sea Development Company has released findings of a study into the perceptions of Saudi youth towards the tourism and hospitality industries, with two thirds believing it will be a key provider of employment for Saudi nationals.
Johnson unveils post-lockdown “Covid winter plan” in England
UK: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled the Government’s plans to restore the “three-tier system” when the lockdown in England ends on Wednesday 2 December, in a speech given in Parliament today.
InnTelligence launches Hospitality Positivity campaign
UK: Hotel management company InnTelligence has launched a week-long challenge of fundraising events with help from Hospitality Action to support employees who have been affected by the pandemic.
Hospitality shares rise following COVID vaccine news
Worldwide: Multiple global hotel companies saw their stocks rise following the announcement of significant development on the COVID-19 vaccine.
Hospitality leaders react to Biden’s election
US: Following Joe Biden’s election as the next Democratic president of the United States, industry experts share their views on what this could mean for the hospitality and travel industries.
Scotland suppliers and outlets launch Help Out Hospitality
UK: The scheme, which is open to any hospitality outlet in Scotland, includes discounted overnight stays and other attractive deals.
Hospitality to shut for one month England goes into national lockdown
UK: Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a one month national lockdown for England, effective Thursday 5 November and lasting until 2 December.
The Langham, Venice to open 2023
Italy: Langham Hospitality Group has announced its first property in Italy, located on the Venetian Lagoon on the island of Murano.
Artyzen Hospitality Group launches select-service hotel
China: YaTi by Artyzen in Shanghai Hongqiao is the group’s latest lifestyle hotel that’s connected with direct access to another design-led brand Artyzen Habitat, which launched last year.
IHM hosts first Urban Living Lite event in London
UK: International Hospitality Media, the publisher of Boutique Hotel News, has hosted the first in a series of limited capacity business networking events.
Investment in wellness offerings could boost hospitality industry
UK: A Barclays survey reveals that the annual revenue of hospitality and leisure firms could rise to £21.1 billion following investment in wellness offerings.
Carver Road Hospitality formed
US: Leading hospitality executive Sean Christie and media marketing and real estate executive Nelson Famadas have announced the formation of Carver Road Hospitality.
Cincinnati’s Kinley hotel opens this October
US: The 94-room boutique lifestyle hotel is opening 22 October and will join its sister property in Chattanooga, Tennessee, by Vision Hospitality Group.
Sustainable Hospitality Alliance launches as independent body
Worldwide: Bringing together 14 of the world’s leading hotel companies, the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance has officially launched with the vision to support and protect destinations and communities.
The Valley Hotel opening 2021
US: The 129-room Valley Hotel is scheduled to open in January 2021, and marks the first luxury lifestyle hotel in Homewood, Alabama.
Hospitality bodies launch CareerScope support hub
UK: A collection of five major UK hospitality bodies have joined forced to create the Careerscope support platform.
Limestone Capital launches European hospitality fund
Switzerland: Limestone Capital has launched a fund to capitalise on opportunities in the European real estate and hospitality sectors.
England hospitality venues on curfew, face masks compulsory
UK: Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that pubs, bars and restaurants must close at 22:00 from Thursday, with staff obligated to wear face masks.
Institute of Hospitality appoints vice chairman
UK: Robert Richardson, general manager at The Cave Hotel & Resort Resort, has been appointed as the vice chairman of the Institute of Hospitality, an organisation that supports managers and aspiring managers in the hospitality, leisure and tourism industry.
OLS Hotels & Resorts rebrands to Springboard Hospitality
US: Hospitality management company OLS Hotels & Resorts has rebranded as Springboard Hospitality, and has launched its Hospitality Intelligence platform across its entire portfolio.
60,000 hospitality jobs at risk in Scotland
Scotland: More than one in four hospitality and tourism jobs are at risk in Scotland according to a new report from academics at the University of Edinburgh Business School and credit risk assessment company Wiserfunding.
Doris Greif appointed managing director at The Langham
UK: Langham Hospitality group has announced that Doris Greif will be the new managing director of their flagship property The Langham.
Onyx Hospitality launches the Saffron Collection
Asia: The Saffron Collection of boutique and independent hotels by Onyx will debut with the Oriental Residence Bangkok and The Five Residences Hanoi.
Criton report shows demand for contactless hotel solutions
UK: According to data gathered by Scottish technology provider Criton, the company has noted the rise in demand for contactless hospitality solutions.
First ever COO appointed at Langham Hospitality Group
UK: Langham Hospitality Group has announced the appointment of Bob van den Oord as chief operating officer, a newly created position at the company.
Sustainable travel and hospitality event PHIST goes virtual
Thailand: Phuket Hotels for Islands Sustaining Tourism (PHIST) is moving its two-day event on 7 September 2020 to a digital platform, with a single day schedule from 9-6:30pm.
Government grant schemes to close 28 August
UK: The government has confirmed that the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grants Fund (RHLGF), the Small Business Grants Fund (SBGF) and the Discretionary Grant Fund should close by 28 August 2020.
‘No-app’ mobile check-in solution launches
UK: FORTYEIGHT.AI, a technology company, has joined forces with Twilio, a communications platform, to launch a ‘no-app’ mobile check in solution for Britain’s hospitality industry.
Sales activity ranks top priority for independent hoteliers
UK: In a survey conducted by Apart Hospitality, independent hotel owners cited consumer confidence and sales as the top priority for business in the next six to 12 months.
Nobu Hospitality expands to Marrakech
Morocco: Nobu Hospitality, the luxury brand led by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper has announced its first expansion into Africa.
Scotland begins to reopen hospitality venues
Scotland: As of 15 July 2020, hospitality venues in Scotland are allowed to reopen providing that mitigations are met.
UK hospitality leaders respond to new budget
UK: Rishi Sunak, chancellor of the exchequer, announced major VAT cuts yesterday to promote recovery in the hospitality sector.
Sunak announces VAT cut for hospitality industry
UK: Chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed a six-month cut in VAT for the hospitality and tourism sectors, which equates to a $4 billion boost for the industry.
