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Palace Hotel to Launch New Brand With Q3 2020 Opening of Zentis Osaka in Japan
June 15, 2020
TOKYO (June 15, 2020) - With a pedigree that flows from the acclaimed Palace Hotel Tokyo and designs on rewriting the playbook for lifestyle brands, the management arm of Palace Hotel Co. Ltd. has announced plans for a Q3 opening of Zentis Osaka, the first property of its new hospitality brand. Internationally renowned UK designer, Tara Bernerd of Tara Bernerd & Partners, has been tapped for the property’s modern interiors while Café Co. – the esteemed Japanese food & beverage operator behind the one Michelin-starred CRAFTALE in Tokyo – will develop and operate the hotel’s restaurant, bar and lounge. A top-flight team of s
Nick Solomon Appointed General Manager at Amara Resort and Spa in Sedona, Arizona
June 15, 2020
Amara Resort and Spa in Sedona, Ariz. has hired Nick Solomon as the new general manager. As general manager of Amara Resort and Spa in Sedona, Ariz., Nick Solomon is a veteran of the hospitality industry with nearly two decades of experience, successfully launching and managing multimillion-dollar, luxury hotels within one of the world’s leading hotel brand’s portfolio. With a passion for team member experience and guest engagement, Solomon started his career with The Ritz-Carlton where he worked his way up the ranks within the five-star hotel. Catching the eye of the Marriott corporate team early on, Solomon led nine differe
Extending the Covid Summer Into Fall
Larry Mogelonsky | June 15, 2020
By Larry Mogelonsky, MBA, P. Eng. (www.hotelmogel.com) Data from numerous sources supports the notion that people are eager to start exploring the world once more. However, with travel restrictions still in effect for international flights, many won’t be able to take advantage of the regular summer season vacation, and this may result in numerous travelers holding out until autumn when more freedoms are restored. Firstly, a gradual rollout of ending the lockdown means that the start of the post-pandemic revival will come from drive markets or regional air travel. By now, this should be pretty obvious. In other words, don’t expect in
HSMAI Offers New Essentials Online Courses in Hotel Revenue Optimization, Digital Sales, and Data Analytics
HSMAI | June 15, 2020
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is introducing three new collaborative educational experiences: Hotel Revenue Optimization Essentials, Hotel Digital Sales Essentials, and Hotel Data Analytics Essentials, in addition to the well-attended Hotel Digital Marketing Essentials series, to help professionals across the hospitality industry further develop their skills and abilities. Each course is led by expert faculty and is five to six weeks long. The Essentials series are 100% online and instructor-led. “Hotel leaders must be prepared for the industry recovery that lies ahead,” said Robert A. Gilbe
Top 5 Things You Need to Know Now in Hotel Digital Marketing: June Edition
Margaret Mastrogiacomo | June 15, 2020
By Margaret Mastrogiacomo As travel restrictions begin to lift, hotels are ramping up marketing spend to capture travel demand. To ensure a strong strategy, it’s important to keep a pulse on the latest digital innovations you can leverage across channels to make a greater impact on performance. This month, Google announced the Google Page Experience update, Facebook expands testing for in-stream ads on Facebook Live, and Discovery Ads are rolling out globally. From SEO to Social Media and Design, here are the top 5 things you need to know now in hotel digital marketing. 1. Search: Google announces the Google Page Experience Update se
WTTC Welcomes the Beginning of the Recovery of Travel Across Europe
June 15, 2020
15/06/2020 - Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: “WTTC welcomes the reopening of borders and the easing of travel restrictions across Europe, and applauds the European Commission (EC) recommendation to Schengen Member States to lift all internal border controls by June 15 and international travellers from July 1, as well as the recently announced website Re-open EU to help travellers plan their European holidays. “This important move will help encourage holidaymakers to begin travelling again, provide a vital boost to the Travel & Tourism sector, and kick-start the much-needed global economic recovery. We strongl
Radisson Hotel Group Opens Two New Hotels in Poland
Radisson Hotel Group | June 15, 2020
Radisson Hotel Group is pleased to announce the opening of the Radisson Blu Hotel, Sopot and the Radisson Hotel Szklarska Poręba, bringing its portfolio to 14 properties in operation in Poland. Yilmaz Yildirimlar, Area Senior Vice President of the Area Central & Southern Europe region for Radisson Hotel Group, said:“As part of our five-year strategic plan, Radisson Hotel Group is developing extensively in Poland and our new openings in Sopot and Szklarska Poręba are extremely valuable additions to our portfolio. We want to reassure our future guests that, with our Radisson Hotels Safety Protocol, we are putting all the relevant mea
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Opening Five New Ramada Hotels in China
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts | June 15, 2020
As travel re-emerges, China's largest international hotel franchisor prepares to meet budding domestic demand; three hotels already open, remaining two to open by end of quarter PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 15, 2020 - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,300 hotels across 90 countries, today announced plans for further growth in China as travel in the country continues to show encouraging signs of recovery. The Company will add five new hotels to its Ramada® by Wyndham brand this quarter, with three of the hotels already open: the 142-room Ramada by Wyndham Luoyang Downtown, the