Tag: business
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Diversity in hospitality: how cultural inclusivity defines the industry
Once the preserve of the wealthy ‘jet set’, international travel is now accessible to an ever-growing proportion of the global population. This ‘democratisation’ of travel is evident if you visit any typical major hotel lobby. You’ll hear different languages spoken, witness different dress codes, and experience different cultural customs. That presents both a challenge and…
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The hotel business plan…and why it’s important
If you intend to own and operate a hotel, the one thing you must have in place is a solid, actionable and realistic business plan. Not only will this be useful to you when you want to attract investors and partners or when you need to obtain funding, it can be the perfect roadmap to…
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Cimbali Group appoints Frédéric Thil as the new General Manager
The manager will lead the Italian multinational through its next phase of market expansion, maintaining a strong focus on sustainability and the people. London, 17 December 2024 – Since October 2024, Frédéric Thil has been appointed as the new General Manager of Cimbali Group. With extensive experience in the B2C sector and a track record of…
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The impact of AI on hospitality marketing
Speak to any experienced marketer and they will be able to reel off the famous “seven Ps” that define the profession: Product, Price, Place, Promotion, People, Process and Physical evidence. This is a good place from which to begin a journey towards understanding the present and future impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on marketing –…
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Why hospitality and the sports industry go hand in hand
If we reflect on the defining moments of this year, many of them are intrinsically tied to major sporting events. From global spectacles such as the Paris Olympics and UEFA Euro 2024 in Germany to iconic annual events like the Tour de France, FIFA World Cup, and the nearly weekly Formula 1 and MotoGP Grand…
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Sommet Education forges partnership with Mandarin Oriental to set the highest standards in hospitality talent development
Sommet Education, the world’s leader in hospitality education, has announced a long-term strategic collaboration with Mandarin Oriental, the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world’s most luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. This alliance is aimed at enhancing the hospitality industry’s talent pool through targeted educational and training initiatives as well as diversity-focused programmes.…
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Hybrid hospitality brand The Social Hub signs up former Philips global marketing executive to help organisation become household name
Amsterdam, The Netherlands (13 November 2024) – HYBRID hospitality pioneer The Social Hub has appointed an acclaimed global marketing transformation specialist to lead its new-look operations. Trix van der Vleuten joins as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), heading up the newly structured Marketing & Performance team at the business that offers hotel facilities, student and extended…
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REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN FOR NORTHERN RESTAURANT & BAR 2025 – NOW FEATURING NEW CO-LOCATED SHOW, LUNCH! NORTH
The North’s leading Hospitality Trade Event returns on 11-12 March 2025, alongside new dedicated show for cafes & coffee shops, with free trade tickets available now The highly anticipated Northern Restaurant & Bar (NRB) hospitality trade event, sponsored by Uber Eats, is back in action for 2025, and registrations are officially open as of today (Monday 11th…
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Les Roches and ILUNION Hotels present results of First Hotel Innovation Barometer
ILUNION Hotels and Les Roches, one of the world’s leading institutions in hospitality management and luxury tourism education, have unveiled the results of the First Hotel Innovation Barometer during the III Global Summit by ILUNION Hotels. This pioneering study, conducted in collaboration between both organisations, provides a comprehensive view of how over 40 international hotel…
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Planday launches The Handbook to Happiness
The FREE handbook offers actionable ideas and practical tips to create happier workplaces Following CODE Hospitality releasing its Happiest Places to Work 2024 list, Planday – the shift planning software company that worked in conjunction with CODE on the list – has released The Handbook to Happiness that is free for hospitality owners and managers…