IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) and NOVUM Hospitality announce a long-term agreement that will double IHG's presence in Germany to more than 200 hotels in almost 100 cities through an exciting Holiday Inn – the niu brand collaboration and European debuts for IHG's Garner and Candlewood Suites brands.
A few weeks ago, I had the unique opportunity to visit Switzerland to attend the Young Hospitality Summit in Lausanne, Switzerland. I spent my first two days wandering Zürich, the largest city in the country, and I encountered a completely different model of hospitality. The straightforward service was complemented by unique, heartfelt experiences, and all workers were attentive and professional. I found myself efficiently and kindly served, and I began to think that the Swiss-German model of service has something to teach other countries. I believe that the simplicity of the hospitality in Zürich could refresh the sometimes-overwhelming hospitality we experience here in the United States.
During my career inside hotels, I had the pleasure of opening and transitioning several hotels to our brand, processes and systems. This was always a lot of work but well worth it because you got to meet a lot of new cool people and on top of that traveling to some pretty nice locations.
Ruby has expanded its co-working offerings to Malta, inaugurating its first workspace in the vibrant business district of St. Julian's, and situated opposite the iconic Mercury Tower designed by Zaha Hadid. Ruby Ninu is equipped with 125 workstations and is the brand's seventh workspace in Europe.
Wars, recessions, and outbreaks—No matter the hardship that arrives at hospitality’s door, its foundations remain stable and sturdy. Despite enduring significant challenges in recent years, the sector has shown impressive resilience and continues to grow at a rate of 5.9%, almost double that of the UK economy.1
Earlier this week, Travelodge, the UK’s first budget hotel brand, has released its latest Travel Report which delves into the upcoming holiday travel trends for 2024, as voted for by the nation.
Twice a year (or six times, if you’re counting the couture and men’s shows too), a glittering phalanx of buyers, editors, stars, and influencers descend on Paris for the world’s most stylish trade fair: fashion week. And when it comes to their accommodations, the seasoned pros know you have to book early—at least if you want to be in one of the city’s ultimate see-and-be-seen hotels, and especially those within easy proximity of the most popular show venues.
We have written several articles regarding hotels that are part of what we call ‘The Mille Club’. Mille, translating to thousand, identifies those properties that have seen their typical ADR move above the thousand (dollar, Euro, pound, CHF) rate.
Competition amongst hotels in the UK is higher than anywhere else in Europe, with nearly half of all hotel construction occurring in the UK1. With the sector more competitive than ever, hotel owners need to be mindful of how they can stand out from the crowd and develop their hotels to meet the rapidly evolving demands of their guests.
In this installment of the Mille Club column, we are going to address some of the little things that differentiate your property. To recap, membership qualification for the Mille Club is simple: offer rates of more than a thousand (hence ‘mille’) dollars, pounds, Euros or equivalent. If you’re already there (or very close), or aspire to this lofty room rate level, you’re in!
Mitsis Group, Greece's largest privately-owned hotel chain, is proudly launching its new brand identity, marking a significant milestone in its history. With a steadfast commitment to reinventing the travel experience, offering beyond all-inclusive services and an unwavering dedication to exceeding guest expectations, MITSIS is set to redefine modern luxury and hospitality.
As Lui Chun boarded his Heathrow-bound plane in Hong Kong this month his fellow business-class passengers probably didn’t pay much attention to the unassuming gent in casual black suit and Nike trainers. How were they to know that the opening of London’s first billion-pound hotel rested on his say-so?
For those who haven’t read the first few editions of this Mille Club series, membership qualification is simple: offer rates of more than a thousand (hence ‘mille’) dollars, pounds, Euros or equivalent. If you’re already there (or very close), or aspire to this lofty room rate level, please read on.
Data released today by Airbnb shows a significant increase in interest in the Paris Region ahead of Paris 2024 from both international and French guests, with listings available throughout the Games in the Paris region being viewed over 100 times more1 than the same time last year – that’s an astonishing 10,000% increase.
Sometimes when explaining a concept, it’s best to look at the numbers. Before going straight into using hotel rates, we’re going to start small with a bottle of run-of-the-mill wine, a product that’s also dear to our hearts and many other hoteliers.
Mar-Bella Collection, a family-owned Greek luxury hospitality brand, is delighted to announce the launch of its new branding and website. With a remarkable legacy spanning three generations, Mar-Bella Collection remains dedicated to providing unparalleled holiday experiences for its guests.
Choice Hotels EMEA, the 100% franchise focused hotel company and Borealis Hotel Group (“Borealis”), a European hospitality company, have signed a strategic partnership agreement to expand their European portfolios. Through this agreement, Borealis will have the ability to franchise upscale and midscale hotels from the Choice Hotels EMEA portfolio of brands, across the territories they currently operate including The Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Austria, Spain and Denmark and look for new opportunities in other European countries. All hotels under Choice Hotels EMEA participate in the Choice Privileges loyalty program, enabling travellers to earn and redeem points for Rewards nights stays at more than 7,500 hotels around the world.
For those who haven’t read the first two editions of this Mille Club series, membership qualification is simple: just offer rates of more than a thousand (hence ‘mille’) dollars, pounds, Euros or equivalent. Whereas American Express since 1987 espoused the selling line, “Membership has its Privileges™,” the opposite applies to your property if it wants to uphold four-figure nightly rates. Aptly expressed, as a member of the Mille Club, “Membership has its Responsibilities.”
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, introduces Vignette Collection to the UK with the signing of The Halyard at Ropewalks Liverpool, Vignette Collection in partnership with Molo Hotels.
We’re seeing a trend in post-pandemic luxury – the mantle of attaining then surpassing a thousand dollars per night per room. This is what we have dubbed the ‘Mille Club’ after the Italian for said four-digit number. If your average daily rate has pushed into the four-figure range or thereabouts, congratulations and welcome. But know that this is something that must be earned because of the psychology that comes with paying above this threshold and because luxury guests have plenty of options nowadays.