Smartphone applications are quickly gaining popularity amongst some of the biggest hotel franchises across the world. Major franchises including the Marriott Group, Sheraton, Hilton, etc. are all integrating popular features like check-in & checkout, room service, housekeeping, and mobile room keys with their local mobile apps.  Business Insider UK reported...
A large number of US hotels had already begun the transition towards a more technology assisted experience for their guests. Today the simplest of US lodging businesses feature at least three to five technology services for guests.  Guest technology services may include digital payment systems, POS machines, business centers, camera...
In a discussion with financial analysts Hilton CEO, Chris Nassetta commented that “A full recovery will take time, and it could take several years to return to the hotel demand levels we experienced in 2019. But as we shift our focus to the future, we are incredibly confident about...
Almost 11 months on and the United States is still in the midst of the COVDI19 pandemic. Delayed and limited economic activity has already disrupted hospitality growth while leaving hotels and lodging businesses with less than half occupancy rates throughout the year.  Travel has been meager in the US with...
La Petite Colombe (www.lapetitecolombe.com), sister property to La Colombe in Constantia that has consistently received worldwide acclaim and been named among the best restaurants in the world, re-opens its doors today (6 November) at a stunning new location on Leeu Estates, on the outskirts of Franschhoek. Leeu Collection’s Le...
Colchester’s premier shopping destination, Red Lion Yard and Lion Walk, has announced the latest trio of specialist desert-led retailers to join the scheme, Victoria Yum, Choccy Heaven and Minerva Chocolates. Nestled between Colchester’s High Street and the Lion Walk Shopping Centre, Red Lion Yard is a hub for independent...
One of the key highlights of any hotel review is that the guest was well-rested after a great night’s sleep. Some guests may even go as far as to say that they experienced the best sleep they’ve ever had, despite not being in their familiar bedroom environment. However, when...
Now serving a delivery radius of 2.5 miles around E14 Wing Shack Co, home to the best wings in London, has announced the opening of their new delivery kitchen in Canary Wharf. Despite the hospitality industry facing tougher restrictions, founders Joshua Jarvis and Larry Shiro have decided to press on with Wing Shack’s exciting...
Slated to Open in 2025, New Grand Hyatt Limassol Brings Ancient Myth into Modern Design SB Architects is returning to sun-soaked Cyprus, alongside design leaders EDSA and Rockwell Group, for the latest chapter in the island’s luxury refresh: the Grand Hyatt Limassol, the brand’s Cypriot debut, slated to open...
The Chef Restaurateur to open new casual bar and restaurant and Café Patisserie Glacerie in Exmouth’s Sideshore in March 2021  Michael Caines has unveiled plans to open Mickeys Beach Bar and Restaurant alongside Sylvain Peltier and Michael’s Café Patisserie Glacerie as part of the Exmouth seafront regeneration project. With...