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Japan’s Hotel GrandBach Kyoto Select Completes Makeover, Celebrates Grand Reopening
Hotel GrandBach | August 14, 2024
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 14, 2024 -- Hotel GrandBach Kyoto Select welcomes back US Business and Leisure travelers for its Grand Reopening in September 2024 and to experience unique inspirational design centered around relaxation and wellness. Named after music composer Johan Sebastian Bach and located in the heart of the bustling shopping area of Shijo-Kawaramachi in Kyoto, Japan, music fills the air around the GrandBach hotel and in the rooms creating an aura of healing and wellness. While many hotels in Kyoto offer bed types only up to the queen size, Hotel GrandBach Kyoto Select has significantly increased the number of rooms with ki
The Continued Evolution of Newark, New Jersey
Patricia Shih | August 14, 2024
By Patricia Shih Newark, the largest city in New Jersey, has been undergoing gradual revitalization efforts during the last roughly 15 years. Newark has been gaining recognition given the ease of access to Manhattan and within New Jersey, the newly renovated Newark Liberty International Airport, and waterfront areas along the Passaic River and Newark Bay. Newark continues to redefine itself, while addressing affordable housing and homelessness challenges. Newark, New Jersey Photo Courtesy of NJBIZ Newark comprises five districts, known as wards: East, West, South, North, and Central. The majority of the wards consist of residentia
The Danna Langkawi Resort & Beach Villas Welcomes Aditya Shamsher Malla as New General Manager
Tradewinds Corporation Berhad | August 14, 2024
Langkawi, Malaysia – 14 August 2024 – The Danna Langkawi Resort & Beach Villas, an esteemed member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Aditya Shamsher Malla as its new General Manager, effective August 2024. Aditya, a highly regarded hospitality professional, brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to excellence, making him an invaluable addition to The Danna team. Aditya is a seasoned professional with over three decades of extensive experience in the hospitality industry. His illustrious career spans various high-profile roles, including operating, pre-opening, renovating, c
Record-Breaking Hotel Construction Pipeline in China: Q2 2024 Highlights and Future Forecasts
Lodging Econometrics | August 14, 2024
August 14, 2024 – PORTSMOUTH, NH As seen in Lodging Econometrics’ (LE’s) Q2 2024 Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report for China, the country’s hotel construction pipeline has reached unprecedented heights at the close of the second quarter. The pipeline stands at a record-high 3,815 projects with 699,786 rooms, marking a 4% increase in projects and 3% in rooms year-over-year (YOY). According to the Q2 report, projects under construction have hit a new all-time high of 2,743 projects with 498,551 rooms, accounting for 72% of the projects in China’s total pipeline and growing 3% by projects and 4% by rooms YOY. Projects sche
HSMAI Washington DC Announces State of the Industry Program
HSMAI Washington DC | August 14, 2024
WASHINGTON (Aug. 14, 2024) – The Washington, D.C., chapter of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International today invited hospitality professionals from throughout the metropolitan area to attend its annual State of the Industry program Aug. 22 at the Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf. The program, designed to help area hospitality sales, marketing and revenue-management professionals prepare their plans and budgets for 2025, will feature Jessica Carey, Knowland vice president, customer operations; Chris Ely, Global Business Travel Association director, research; Michele Gordon, Amadeus vice president, sales -
The Key to 5-Star Ratings
Dr. Bryan K Williams | August 14, 2024
By Dr. Bryan K. Williams I recently had dinner with the restaurant manager in a very upscale hotel. He explained to me that one of his main goals was for guests to rate the restaurant a “5," as measured by their guest satisfaction survey. The survey asks a series of questions, with a corresponding scale that follows: (1=very dissatisfied, 2=dissatisfied, 3=indifferent, 4=satisfied, 5=very satisfied). The manager told me about all the initiatives he recently implemented to get the 5 rating from guests. There is a new coffee cup storage system to ensure that cups are always available for service. Then, there is the cycle-time initiative
What Hotel Procurement Leaders Can Learn From the Paris 2024 Olympics
Johannes Vocke | August 14, 2024
By Johannes Vocke, FutureLog Chief Financial Officer This summer, as we witnessed the world's top athletes compete in the 2024 Olympics in Paris, there were some profound parallels between pursuing excellence in sports and leading procurement in hospitality. Both domains demand precision, innovation, and a deep commitment to collaboration. Transparency In sports, athletes must inherently trust their partners, coaches, and teammates. This mirrors the trust required among team members in high-stakes environments such as hotel procurement. Fostering trust is paramount. Implementing clear communication channels and ensuring every team me
Knowland and Amadeus Report U.S. Group Business Delivers Seven Consecutive Quarters of Growth
KNOWLAND | August 14, 2024
Hospitality industry business segment growth normalizes over 2023, according to the Knowland and Amadeus 2Q2024 Hospitality Group and Business Performance Index ARLINGTON, Va. — August 14, 2024 — Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, and Amadeus, a leading technology provider for the travel industry, today present the metrics from the companies’ Hospitality Group and Business Performance Index- the “Index”. For the second quarter of 2024, the Index shows overall health of 105.5 percent year-over-year. This is the first time the overall Index has exceeded