The 45-room ultraluxury resort opened in 2021 after a four-year construction project on challenging cliff terrain, earning a spot on World's 50 Best Hotels list.
Paola Durán, 26, was recognized for her role in building legal frameworks behind GHL's 60+ hotels across 10 Latin American countries.
The board includes executives from major hotel groups like Hilton, Accor, Radisson, and Wyndham, plus technology and service providers across EMEA.
The podcast explores how SWEETS Hotel transformed 28 Amsterdam bridge houses into individual rooms, prioritizing unique experiences over operational efficiency.
Author argues Skift's portrayal of hotel brands as villains is wrong, claiming the real squeeze comes from multiple cost layers including software, OTAs, and uncontrollable expenses beyond franchise fees.
Marriott raised a record $8.4M in 2025 and achieved its first $1M CAD milestone in Canada, bringing total CMN support to $178M over 43 years.
The author argues hospitality must double down on human experience and expand internship programs while competitors automate, as guest judgment and personalized service remain irreplaceable competitive advantages.
The council expanded to 21 nationalities across five continents with new executive roles in advocacy, destinations, and business development.
AHLA condemns the record-long government shutdown that forced TSA workers to work without pay and disrupted hotel bookings across the travel industry.
De L'Europe Amsterdam's GM shares insights on achieving MICHELIN three-key status through local identity, empowered teams, and visible leadership.
A sales director's frustration reveals why being indispensable in your current role can actually prevent career advancement in hospitality.
The piece argues that hospitality's focus on frictionless automation risks commoditizing brands by eliminating human connection moments that drive loyalty and pricing power.
Using painting metaphors, the author explores how hospitality professionals can approach new opportunities with strategic planning and creative execution.
C-Hotels Co-Owner Inge Decuypere shares ten years of scaling lessons, from centralization and data-driven decisions to deflagging from a major brand.
Keith Butler of Radisson Hotel Group will chair the new board alongside two other industry professionals to strengthen UK hospitality networking and professional development.
This leadership newsletter explores when discomfort signals growth opportunities versus the need to change environments in hospitality operations.
The author outlines a five-step framework for leaders to replace failed New Year's resolutions with actionable business plans that drive measurable results.
What sport and hospitality have always had in common: it's never about the stadium or the hotel, it's about the team.
The analysis examines how industry awards like Michelin stars provide different strategic value at various business stages, from early-stage visibility to potential creative constraints for established operators.
The article argues hotels must shift from volume-driven to intelligence-driven growth, focusing on guest understanding and experience design rather than simply capturing more bookings.