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InterContinental Chantilly Château Mont Royal Opens in the Oise region of Northern France
IHG Hotels & Resorts | September 30, 2024
IHG Hotels & Resorts welcomes InterContinental Chantilly Château Mont Royal to its growing luxury and lifestyle portfolio, now the second largest in the world. Redefining a quintessentially 19th Century Château, this individualist property is just 30 minutes by train from Paris and promises an enchanting escape that feels worlds apart from the fast-paced French capital. InterContinental Chantilly Château Mont Royal blends storied history with the natural beauty of northern France, positioned amidst the renowned forests in Hauts-de-France. A transformative renovation project has thoughtfully restored the building’s original her
IHG and Aldar Partner to Transform Six Adjoining Hotels Into an Integrated Luxury Resort on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island
IHG Hotels & Resorts | September 30, 2024
Abu Dhabi, UAE, September 30 2024: IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is significantly expanding its UAE presence through a strategic partnership with Aldar, the country’s leading real estate developer, investor, and manager. Through this landmark collaboration, IHG and Aldar will undertake a major repositioning project on Yas Island to transform six hotels within the Yas Plaza complex into a single integrated Vignette Collection resort. The franchise agreement involves the refurbishment and conversion of the current hotels into distinct properties within the newly named Straylight Yas, Vignette Coll
Hospitality Financial Leadership: Managing F&B Expenses and How to Record Them on Your P&L
David Lund | September 30, 2024
As I have said in many of my earlier posts, Food and Beverage is special. And I mean that with all sincerity because it's an integral part of our business especially with a full service offering. However, there are challenges that we need to overcome and one big one is how to report the profit and loss activity so that it is as meaningful as possible. I say “possible” because there are no absolute methods to get 100% of the picture that really work. Many try to get and stay on top of their costs and payroll and that’s the right thing to do. The reality is that it’s never going to be perfect. It’s not going to be perfect because w
Aparium Hotel Group Appoints Rod Lapasin as Managing Director and General Manager of Hotel Westland at RailSpur
Aparium Hotel Group | September 30, 2024
Hospitality Leader and Fifth Generation Seattleite to Oversee the Artful Lifestyle Hotel, Opening in Spring 2025 in the Heart of Seattle’s Vibrant Pioneer Square SEATTLE (September 30, 2025) – Aparium Hotel Group, a leader in the lifestyle hotel industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rod Lapasin as Managing Director and General Manager of Hotel Westland, the luxury boutique hotel, restaurant, and rooftop bar opening at RailSpur in Seattle’s Pioneer Square in spring 2025. As a fifth-generation Seattleite, Lapasin has a deep knowledge and personal connection to the city and brings more than 35 years of industry experienc
W Aspen Welcomes Willis Xu as New Director of Beverage & Food
W Aspen | September 30, 2024
Aspen, CO (Sept. 30, 2024) – W Aspen, the premier hub for year-round adventure renowned for their delectable culinary offerings, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Willis Xu as the new Director of Beverage & Food for the hotel and the Sky Residences at W Aspen. With over a decade of experience in the global luxury hospitality industry, Willis brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep-rooted passion for exceptional service to his new role. Hailing from Shenyang, China, a major industrial hub, Willis’s natural inclination toward hospitality began at an early age. His career path was heavily influenced by his studies in China,
Matt Skaletsky Named General Manager for Alila Ventana Big Sur
Alila Ventana Big Sur | September 30, 2024
BIG SUR, Calif. (September 30, 2024) - Alila Ventana Big Sur, the intimate luxury retreat nestled in the heart of California's breathtaking Big Sur coastline, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Skaletsky as its new General Manager. A seasoned hospitality professional with over two decades of experience, Skaletsky brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the iconic Big Sur resort. In his new role, Skaletsky will oversee the resort's day-to-day operations, lead and inspire the Alila Ventana team, and develop strategic initiatives to further elevate the guest experience. He is committed to enhancing the guest journey through f
Counting the Cost of Contactless
PolyU School of Hotel and Tourism Management | September 30, 2024
Today’s hotels are embracing the contact-free revolution, seeking to meet the expectations of health-conscious travellers by minimising physical contact and enhancing hygiene protocols. Today, with the tap of a smartphone or even a wave of a hand, hotel guests can access their rooms, make payments and request services. But how much are customers willing to pay to go contact-free in hotels? Thanks to Dean Kaye Chon, Dr Faye Hao and Dr Jinah Park of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, working with a co-author, we now know much more about the factors driving hotel customers’ willingness
IHG Signs Agreement with Dubai-based The First Group as World’s Tallest All-Hotel Tower Joins Vignette Collection Portfolio
IHG Hotels & Resorts | September 26, 2024
Dubai, UAE, September 26th 2024: IHG Hotels and Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of a new Vignette Collection property which is set to be the tallest all-hotel tower in the world when it opens in Dubai next year. The agreement will see the launch of Ciel, Vignette Collection, offering an unsurpassed lifestyle experience in the Marina. The landmark Ciel, under the ownership of The First Group and the management of The First Group Hospitality, is a multistorey high-rise hotel with 80-plus floors based in Dubai Marina. With construction rapidly advancing and the building already topped out, t