A veteran in the leisure sector, holding senior positions for over 30 years, Roshan joins Mövenpick Hotel Colombo, bringing a wealth of knowledge with a focus on strategic management, F&B, leadership and marketing.
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Remote work mentions tripled in Hilton’s and Accor’s 2020 filings, says GlobalData
Around 31%* of consumers surveyed by GlobalData noted that they are continuing to work from home. In comparison to other chains, Hilton and Accor seem to be more focused on remote work solutions
Minor Hotels signs an MoU with Funyard Hotels & Resorts
Through its partnership with Funyard Hotels & Resorts, a core alliance enterprise of Country Garden Group, the Bangkok-based hospitality group will be bringing Anantara, Avani, Oaks, Elewana, Tivoli and NH brands to mainland China, many of them for the first time.
Martin HP Söderström joins OYO as a Non-Executive Director
As a member of the Board, Martin will work closely with the management team of OYO to drive continued and sustainable growth in the company.
Radisson Hotel Group signed a total of eight new hotels across South Asia in 2020
In the new year, the hotel group is looking forward to several strategic and brand-defining hotel signings and openings which will provide a major uplift to their brand portfolio
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts enters Nepal with new hotel in Central Kathmandu
Wyndham continues growth in sub-Indian continent with launch of Ramada Encore by Wyndham brand
Hyatt launches Hyatt Delhi Residences
Hyatt Delhi Residences include 124 well-appointed apartments, divided into 70 one-bedroom, 42 two-bedroom and 6 three-bedroom apartments, and 2 two-bedroom and 4 three-bedroom duplex townhouses
Hilton’s resilient, capital-light business model enables it to organically reach its 1 million room milestone
Three of the hotels that helped the company cross this important threshold paint a picture of Hilton’s global growth story: Hilton Garden Inn Umhlanga Arch in South Africa, illustrating the company’s expansion into Africa; Tru by Hilton Savannah Airport, showcasing the power of the fastest-growing new brand in Hilton’s portfolio; and the Hilton Garden Inn Guizhou Maotai Town in China, helping deliver on the company’s ambitious growth goals in the APAC market
As this tumultuous year draws to an end, Hoteliers weigh in on 2020
2020 has been a roller coaster year for the hospitality industry; with more downs than ups. Hoteliers reflect upon challenges thrown up by the pandemic, in what manner they endeavoured to overcome these on personal and professional levels, and how they hope to use those lessons.
