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IHG Signs With MGC Developments To Launch Holiday Inn & Suites Islamabad DHA II
IHG Hotels & Resorts | September 17, 2024
Islamabad, Pakistan – 17 September 2024: IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is expanding its footprint in Pakistan by signing a franchise agreement with MGC Developments to launch Holiday Inn & Suites Islamabad DHA II. Scheduled to open in August 2028, the 150-key hotel in Pakistan’s capital will join IHG’s portfolio of more than 1,000 operational Holiday Inn hotels globally. A pioneer brand with a rich heritage, Holiday Inn has continued to evolve through the years, keeping the guest at the heart of all innovation and earning its status as one of the world’s most loved, trusted and rec
Omni Hotels & Resorts Appoints Annette Bales as New Vice President of Sales
Omni Hotels & Resorts | September 17, 2024
Dallas, TX, September 17, 2024 -  Omni Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Annette Bales as the new Vice President of Sales. With a wealth of experience in the hospitality industry, Bales brings a dynamic approach to the role in leading and coordinating all global and property-based sales activities for Omni Hotels & Resorts. In her new role, Bales will spearhead the development and execution of strategic sales plans, driving Omni’s mission to create and maintain a highly energized selling culture across its vast portfolio. Her key responsibilities will include increasing revenues through enhanced marke
Marriott International Announces 2024 Winners of Masters of the Craft Competition, Adds New Pastry Category
Marriott International, Inc. | September 17, 2024
Marriott International announced the winners of Masters of the Craft, a culinary, beverage and pastry competition designed to foster creativity and innovation while highlighting exceptional chefs and bartenders within the company’s food, beverage and pastry community. Adding pastry to the competition brought attention to a space that has extraordinary talent across the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio of brands. Over the past three months, over 1,600 exceptional culinary, pastry and beverage professionals from 181 Marriott Bonvoy properties across the U.S. & Canada competed in local and regional Masters of the Craft competitions to prove t
General Manager Kevin Kelly Tapped to Lead The Resort at Pelican Hill
The Resort at Pelican Hill | September 17, 2024
NEWPORT BEACH, CA (September 17, 2024) – Newport Beach’s five-star, five-diamond The Resort at Pelican Hill proudly announces the appointment of General Manager Kevin Kelly. Bringing over 25 years of hospitality experience to his new role, Kelly will serve as an invaluable leader ensuring the award-winning Resort’s enduring success as a Marriott luxury property. Responsible for the day-to-day operations, Kelly is focused on elevating the service culture and curating exceptional guest experiences while capitalizing on growth through Marriott channels. An established leader in luxury hospitality, Kelly’s extensive background and fa
Alexander Hotel Appoints Alejandro Gallegos as General Manager
Alexander Hotel | September 17, 2024
Seasoned Hospitality Leader Brings Over 20 Years of Experience to Mexico City’s Premier Luxury Hotel Mexico City, MX (September 17, 2024) – Alexander Hotel announces the appointment of Alejandro Gallegos as General Manager of its newly-opened luxury boutique property in Mexico City’s iconic Torre Virreyes skyscraper. Alejandro brings over 20 years of extensive experience in hotel management, having held leadership roles across Mexico, Argentina, and Uruguay, and is now tasked with leading the hotel as it makes its mark on the city’s vibrant hospitality scene. With a background that includes overseeing the operations of high-en
Hjortviken Country Club Sides With Vingcard for the Latest in Sustainable Security Access Technology
Vingcard | September 17, 2024
High-end Swedish destination owned by ESS Group adopts Vingcard door lock solutions proven to heighten guest safety and convenience while minimizing environmental impact. Stockholm –September 17, 2024 – Vingcard, an ASSA ABLOY company and provider of advanced technologies for the hospitality industry, is pleased to announce the adoption of several of its cutting-edge door lock solutions by Hjortviken Country Club in Hindas, Sweden. Managed by ESS Group, the soon-to-be-opened Hjortviken Country Club, together with the support of Vingcard and BRA Bygg construction company, is setting its sights on delivering a refined guest stay experience
Where Your Hotel’s Finance Team Should Be at This Point in Budget Season
Jill Wilder | September 17, 2024
By Jill Wilder, President of Aptech It’s that time of year – budget season. "Budget" – even the word sounds daunting to most people. The good news is the budgeting process for your hotel doesn't have to be overly difficult. The key assets when building a budget for your hotel company are: ✓ Organization ✓ Teamwork – with all departments supplying their input and information without delay. ✓ Hotel-specific software – to help your finance team gather accurate data across your portfolio and easily provide their recommended budget on time. Let's Start with the Basics A hotel budget is essentially a financial plan and strat
SiteMinder Pioneers Mobile-First Intelligence, Partners With IDeaS to Make Dynamic Revenue Management Accessible to All Hotels
SiteMinder Limited | September 17, 2024
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 17, 2024 – SiteMinder, the world’s leading hotel distribution and revenue platform, is heralding a new era of revenue management for hotels with the unveiling of ‘Dynamic Revenue Plus,’ the only solution for hotels to both access live market intelligence and take immediate action on their bookable inventory, pricing, and distribution strategy. Unlike revenue management systems that have traditionally been accessible to a limited number of hotels, the dual capability within Dynamic Revenue Plus means any hotel can, for the first time, use one mobile-first system to optimize its revenue based on market demand. Dynami