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September 20, 2020

BU School of Hospitality & ESSEC Business School (France) Announce Collaboration for Graduate Students

Boston University School of Hospitality Administration | September 17, 2020

(September 16,  2020) Boston, MA and Cergy (France) – Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) Dean Arun Upneja, PhD, has announced the formalized relationship between two of the world’s leading hospitality programs: Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) and the ESSEC Business School in Paris, France. Graduate students enrolled in either program have the opportunity to earn part of their Master’s degree abroad – an opportunity which involves elective courses taught by premier internationally-recognized industry practitioners and internships in Europe and / or the United State

Best Western Opens First SureStay Studio in Charlotte, North Carolina

Best Western Hotels & Resorts | September 17, 2020

Phoenix, Arizona (September 17, 2020) – Best Western Hotels & Resorts (BWHR) today announced the opening of SureStay Studio by Best Western Charlotte Executive Park, the first property to open as part of the company’s newest brand concept, SureStay Studio by Best Western. The hotel recently opened its doors to guests after completing a $1.8 million renovation. The hotel offers 116 suites along with the amenities today’s travelers expect from an extended-stay experience. “SureStay Studio provides a premium-economy extended stay experience where value and quality meet the convenience of home,” comments Brad LeBlanc, Senior Vice

Critical Components of an Effective “Order to Appoint a Receiver” – From the Lender’s Perspective

Victoria 'Vicki' S Richman | September 17, 2020

By Vicki Richman It is inevitable – many hotels will go into receivership and/or foreclosure in the coming months. Some owners cannot afford to fight any longer, some lenders cannot kick the can down the road any longer, or any number of other reasons will start them down this path. Receiverships can be extremely beneficial to the lender or they can be problematic. The three tools central to establishing a receivership which is beneficial to the lender are: 1) the right Receiver 2) the right Receiver’s attorney, and 3) a strategically drafted “Order to Appoint a Receiver.” This article addresses the third tool in a lender’s to

Hotel Cleanliness Policies in the Time of COVID-19

Christian Cross | September 17, 2020

By Christian Cross Outbreak and the Initial Response at the Height of Impact COVID-19 has posed challenges never seen before by the hotel industry, requiring owners, managers, and brands to take new precautions to keep both guests and staff safe. The industry faced the added challenge of not only creating a safe lodging environment but also creating the impression of security to give guests the confidence to travel again. As the virus rapidly spread around the globe, brands quickly got to work on creating new standards to implement throughout their chains; however, local owners and management companies needed to take immediate steps to addr

Park Inn by Radisson Opens Its First Hotel in Jeddah With the World’s First Female Saudi General Manager

Park Inn by Radisson | September 17, 2020

Brussels/Jeddah - September 17, 2020 - Park Inn by Radisson, the upper midscale hotel brand that delivers stress-free experiences, good food and upbeat environments, is proud to announce the opening of its first hotel in Jeddah. The newest addition brings the group’s portfolio to over 45 hotels, resorts and serviced apartments in operation and under development, accelerating Radisson Hotel Group’s expansion across the country. A gateway to the holy city of Makkah, Jeddah attracts travelers from across the globe as a center for international business and a canvas for public art. Located within close proximity of King Abdulaziz Internatio

Okura Nikko Hotel Management Set to Open Grand Nikko Awaji in Japan

Yumebutai Co., Ltd. | September 17, 2020

TOKYO - Okura Nikko Hotel Management Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Hotel Okura Co., Ltd., announced today that it plans to open the Grand Nikko Awaji on October 1st 2020. After being operated as The Westin Awaji Island and managed by Yumebutai Co., Ltd. and Marriott International Inc. for 20 years, the hotel will be rebranded as a Grand Nikko property and operated under new management. Located on the northern tip of Awaji Island, the hotel opened in March 2000 as the core facility of the Awaji Yumebutai hotel and conference center complex. It is easily accessible from Honshu via the Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge, which boasts the longest central span

Global Innovative Solutions to the Healthcare Crisis and How Medical Tourism Can Positively Impact Lodging Businesses

Dr. Adel Eldin | September 17, 2020

By Adel Eldin, M.D. MBA.  Brooksville Cardiology, Tampa, FL and Frederick J. DeMicco, Ph.D.  Professor, Northern Arizona University Medical Tourism and Medical Travel can bring patient/guests to the hotels throughout many healthcare destinations around the United States.  One model is Florida Medical Tourism (FMT) (https://floridamedicaltourism.com/), a Global Hub for Medical Tourism Services for inbound, outbound, and domestic clients. Florida Medical Tourism is important for the economy of Florida and offers great opportunities.  See Figure 1 below. Florida is one of the most visited destination in the World with more than 130 mi