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Hyatt Signs With Feuring Hotel Lissabon for First Andaz Hotel in Lisbon
Andaz | October 19, 2020
CHICAGO (October 19, 2020) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Feuring Hotel Lissabon GmbH & Co. KG for the first Andaz hotel in Lisbon. Expected to open in 2024, Andaz Lisbon will offer guests an exciting new luxury lifestyle hotel in the Portuguese capital – named one of the world’s best destinations in 2019 – and it will represent a key milestone in Hyatt’s continued brand growth in Southern Europe. Andaz Lisbon is set to become the second Hyatt-branded hotel in Lisbon following the planned opening of Hyatt Regency Lisbon in 2022. Located
WTTC to Establish Global Steering Committee to Revive International Travel
October 19, 2020
WTTC takes on global leadership and coordination role to provide a route to recovery for Travel & Tourism sector Up to 100 million jobs globally could be saved London, UK: The World Travel & Tourism Council is to spearhead a major global drive to revive international travel with the public and private sector working together in partnership. Last week, G20 Tourism Ministers hosted more than 45 CEOs and Members of WTTC, who at the request of Saudi Arabia, presented their Jobs Recovery Plan to save the besieged Travel & Tourism sector and 100m jobs globally. The WTTC Jobs Recovery Plan could save 65 million jobs across all
HSMAI Foundation to Honor Leadership During the Pandemic With Adrian Awards
The HSMAI Foundation | October 19, 2020
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Foundation is proud to honor hospitality professionals and organizations who have excelled in providing exemplary leadership in uncertain times with the second-ever Talent and Leadership Development Adrian Award. The pandemic has caused significant challenges in human resources during the pandemic, with major layoffs, furloughs, and reorganization – for this reason, it is important now, more than ever, to recognize leadership under trying circumstances. “Strong leadership has been absolutely essential in 2020,” said Robert A. Gilbert, CHME, CHBA, president and CEO
Top 5 Things You Need to Know Now in Hotel Digital Marketing: October Edition
Margaret Mastrogiacomo | October 19, 2020
By Margaret Mastrogiacomo As hotel marketers plan for a strong Q4, it’s important to keep a pulse on the evolving digital landscape, especially when planning for success in 2021. This month, Google officially launches a new custom audiences feature, YouTube launches YouTube Shorts, and new Google insights might give hotel marketers the campaign inspiration they need. From Search to Social Media and Design, here are the top 5 things you need to know now in hotel digital marketing. 1. Search: Google custom audiences are now officially live to drive persona-based marketing. Last year at Google Marketing Live, Google announced it would
Branded Hotels: Who Has the Best Contactless App?
Sonya Taylor | October 19, 2020
Safety is still paramount for those that are traveling today and putting guests at ease is a top priority. So, of the major brands (Marriott, Hilton, IHG), Cogwheel Marketing did a little research on which brand the best contactless opportunities for guests. All three of the major brands offer some form of digital check-in, one thing they do all have in common is you must be a rewards member. Easy, all you have to do is sign up. Now that eligibility is out of the way, let’s get to the nitty-gritty. IHG App Contactless Options Offers Mobile check-in for all IHG branded hotels in the Americas effective November 1, 2020 Must be
W Hotels Debuts in Southwest China With the Opening of W Chengdu
W Hotels Worldwide | October 19, 2020
W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, expands its footprint into southwest China with a hot and spicy new addition to its dynamic portfolio. Owned by KWG Group Holdings, W Chengdu sets the stage for bold, independent guests who want to revel in the city’s unique and vibrant rhythm through the brand’s new/next lifestyle. W Chengdu is situated within Chengdu’s Hi-Tech Industrial Development Zone, shaking up the local hospitality scene and creating a welcoming vibe for creative entrepreneurs and stylish trendsetters. As UNESCO’s first City of Gastronomy in Asia, Chengdu is famed for its fiery Sichuan cuisine drawing in f
The Ritz-Carlton, Paradise Valley Appoints Steven Szenasi as General Manager
Five Star Development | October 19, 2020
Paradise Valley, Ariz. (Oct. 19, 2020) – The Ritz-Carlton, Paradise Valley is pleased to announce that Mr. Steven Szenasi has been appointed general manager ahead of the resort’s late 2021 opening. As the first Ritz-Carlton to be built in North America in over a decade and the centerpiece of the $2 billion, 122-acre luxury master-planned development of The Palmeraie, The Ritz-Carlton, Paradise Valley is positioned to become a flagship property for The Ritz-Carlton brand. Szenasi brings with him exceptional expertise in luxury hotel operations as well as celebrated success across The Ritz-Carlton portfolio. “Steven is an exempl
Harvey Leis Joins Belle Meade Hospitality
Belle Meade Hospitality | October 19, 2020
Belle Meade Hospitality, custom casegoods and seating manufacturer, is excited to welcome Harvey Leis to our sales team. He will service the Mid Atlantic and Northeast USA. Bringing over 25 years of experience in the furniture industry, from design, product development, to sales, he has established a reputation as a highly respected hospitality professional and will be an asset to your procurement needs with his experience and expertise. Harvey is based in Pennsylvania and can be reached at creativinc@gmail.com