The trailblazing Fari Islands development in the Maldives has welcomed the first cohort of students to its Vocational Education & Training (VET) centre, delivered in partnership with one of the world’s most prestigious hotel schools, the renowned EHL Hospitality Business School (EHL).
Alain Ducasse, founder of École Ducasse and the world’s most-awarded Michelin-star chef is visiting India to inaugurate the first École Ducasse campus in the country. The campus is located at Indian School of Hospitality (ISH), Gurugram which is founded by hospitality veteran, Dilip Puri. Alain Ducasse’s visit will strengthen the partnership between ISH and École Ducasse, both part of Sommet Education’s global network of schools.
As per a recent survey, strong growth in travel demand has resulted in a 352% year-on-year growth in hiring activity in the Indian travel and hospitality industry in May 2022. However, as additional supply enters the market, the industry's struggle with a skilled labor shortage is only expected to worsen. One reason for this is that several hospitality professionals who were displaced or lost their jobs in the last two years have found alternative employment in other allied industries, while others are hesitant to join the hospitality industry due to the current uncertain market conditions.
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today launched ‘She Remains the Taj’, a holistic framework of women-centric initiatives for all stakeholders including guests, employees, partners and the community. This encompasses enhanced experiences for women travellers at its hotels across the globe. IHCL also announced its goal to raise women participation I n its workforce to 25% by 2025, and support women led businesses and partners.
Swiss-Belhotel International's global hotel management is pleased to announce that Gavin M. Faull - Chairman and President of Swiss-Belhotel International has won the prestigious "Indonesia Leading Tourism Business Leader in Global Hotel Chain 2022/2023" award.
Here at the Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School (BMIHMS) we're kicking offthe first Leadership Speaker Series of 2022 with an exclusive interview with a titan of the hotelindustry, the newly appointed CEO of Accor Pacific Sarah Derry.Our BMIHMS community of staff, students and alumni will get unique access to a global hotelleader to hear about her path to success and what’s next.Sarah’s 30-minute talk, hosted by Associate Professor Simon Pawson, Associate Dean ofHospitality, was live streamed on Facebook and YouTube.
Hilton, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, was today named the “Best Workplace for Women in Greater China™” for the third consecutive year by Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture. The recognition is a testament to Hilton’s commitment to supporting the personal and professional growth of its female team members, which has enabled Hilton to become an employer of choice for female professionals all around the world.
The Indian hospitality industry has grown rapidly in recent decades, employing 8.8% of the country’s workforce in 2019. However, the industry has long struggled with a shortage of trained workforce although several students emerge from hospitality colleges each year. The demand-supply equations are daunting even though the sector has tried to close the gap over the years. As per a Ministry of Tourism study, the manpower shortage in 2018 was 2.6 million, and the sector is staring at a deficit of 1.1 million in 2025, posing a significant threat to the sector's recovery post-COVID. Several factors have contributed to this, and the situation is expected to get worse post the pandemic.
Whoever you are, wherever you are, you’re welcome at W Hotels. The trailblazing luxury lifestyle brand continues its longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion by extending its support with Australia’s longest running LGBTQIA+ organisation, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. W Hotels will be a major champion of the celebration in 2022, 2023, and 2024, adding the brand’s magnetic energy and long-standing passion for music to the world-famous festival and parade.
The Lexicon Group of Institutes, one of India’s leading education hubs is soon going to launch the Lexicon Institute of Hotel Management in Pune, Maharashtra – a hotel management college which is ‘By the Hoteliers and For the Hoteliers’. Distinguished leaders and veterans of the hospitality industry have come together to establish this institute which is set to bring in a new dawn for hospitality education in India.
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and EHL Education Group, Switzerland have collaborated to offer a Professional Diploma Program to hospitality industry students at CII’s Vocational Education and Training by EHL (VET by EHL) Learning Centres across India. The 18-month program offering Swiss quality education will include six months of academics at CII accredited institutes and 12 months of hands-on field experience at select IHCL hotels.
This week, Hilton was listed as the top Best Workplaces in Greater China™ 2021 for the second consecutive year by Great Place to Work®, the global research and consulting firm. Amid a challenging year for the hospitality industry, Hilton is the only hospitality company to be within the top 10, continuing its leadership with seven years on the list.
Accor launches a podcast diving into the stories of the people, places and initiatives from around the world that are shaping the hospitality of tomorrow, creating new innovative and meaningful experiences. Discover the voices of the passionate and dedicated people who bring it all to life.
Accor, Australia’s largest hotel operator, has partnered with Year13, Australia’s largest digital platform for high school leavers, to inspire young Australians to explore the limitless career opportunities within the hospitality industry.
Dusit International, one of Thailand's leading hotel and property development companies, is set to expand its hospitality education business in the kingdom with a unique joint venture offering experiential training in Italian, Japanese, and Thai cuisines - plus exclusive incubation services for food and beverage startups - in a state-of-the-art facility in Bangkok.
A candid but in-depth discussion between Terence and Richard Hatter, GM of Hotel ICON Hong Kong, and Adjunct Associate Professor at the School of Hospitality Tourism Management – SHTM PolyU, about how Hotel ICON came to be and how it continues to live up to its name in the Hong Kong landscape. They cover a wide range of topics from putting people first and understanding the needs of the customer [CRM], EVs, CSR amid a contactless environment, and the importance of design. James Bond even gets a look-see in their discussion as they entertain thoughts of a nice Cigar to cap the session.
If ever a hotel could lay claim to such a brave name - not to mention bold strapline - it would be one designed by Terence Conran, Rocco Yim, William Lim, Vivienne Tam, Barney Cheng and Patrick Blanc. It would also house one of the world's only integrated teaching facilities, with over 2,000 students, and it would be an unrivalled showcase for Hong Kong's culture. From the unequivocal brand statement – Unlike any other – to the sleek identity system and engaging guest items, Richard Hatter’s creative vision is very much in evidence at Hotel ICON. Starting from the ground upwards, Richard spent 24 months helping to strategise, design and build the ICON brand. Since its opening Hotel ICON has enjoyed considerable critical acclaim and business success.
Ahead of the new “Vaccinate or Regular Testing” regime that comes into effect on 1 October, Millennium Hotels and Resorts (MHR) in Singapore hasachieved a 100% vaccination rate for its frontline employees.
IHG Hotels & Resorts and APSN (fka Association for Persons with Special Needs) are proud to announce a strategic partnership to provide support, jobs and training for APSN’s students and trainees across all IHG hotels in Singapore.
Property owners are really going to have to focus on consistency, strong reviews, and unique experiences. Travelers want to know that they're going to have a great experience, every time. They should also look into increasing their amenities as well.
Homestay providers, have ample opportunity to capitalise on the provision of innovation and personalisation within and throughout their product and service. Many Airbnb hosts, for example, offer an 'open home' policy and that, can serve to be a huge advantage when attracting new guests to their stay.
Despite competing efforts, Airbnb offers a different type of experience than hotels. Each property is different, which is its own source of demand. Travelers also travel for different reasons, which will influence where they choose to stay as a guest.