The Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa has transitioned to new management under Crescent Hotels & Resorts, a leading operator of lifestyle-driven properties. Crescent now oversees all hotel operations, bringing its renowned expertise in curated service and modern amenities to enhance the guest experience.
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, proudly announces that 18 of its global properties have been recognised in the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2025, with four of these earning the prestigious “Best of the Best” distinction — a mark of excellence reserved for the top 1% of listings on Tripadvisor worldwide.Among this year’s ‘Best of the Best’ honourees, Centara Reserve Samui was recognised in both the Top and Luxury categories in Thailand, celebrating its elevated design, personalised experiences, and consistently outstanding guest reviews. Also in Thailand, the iconic Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas Hua Hin was recognised in the same two categories, reinforcing its position as one of the country’s most cherished heritage beachfront resorts.In Japan, the sleek and stylish Centara Grand Hotel Osaka also received double accolades in the Top and Luxury categories, reflecting its sophisticated urban appeal and impeccable service. Rounding out Centara’s top-tier achievements is Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai, named “Best of the Best” in the Family-Friendly – World category — a recognition that not only highlights the resort’s imaginative experiences for all ages, but also reflects Centara’s continued success in the Middle East, one of the world’s most dynamic and increasingly in-demand travel destinations.Additional Centara properties that received Travellers’ Choice Awards this year include popular destinations in Thailand, the Maldives, and Laos, underscoring the brand’s enduring appeal and commitment to delivering unparalleled guest experiences.The Travellers’ Choice Awards are based on a full year of reviews and ratings submitted by travellers from around the world. Properties honoured in the “Best of the Best” category represent a select group of hotels that consistently receive outstanding feedback and demonstrate the highest levels of guest satisfaction.
The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is delighted to announce that Mr William HEINECKE, Founder and Chairman of Minor International PCL, was inducted into the SHTM Gallery of Honour on 16 May 2025, the same day he was bestowed the esteemed SHTM Lifetime Achievement Award at a gala dinner held in his honour.
The iconic Sofitel and MGallery Collection brands within Accor’s Luxury & Lifestyle division have won a series of prestigious Tatler Best Vietnam 2025 awards, which recognise the country’s leading hotels, resorts, restaurants and bars.The Albion by Kirk Westaway, the casual British restaurant that opened in November 2024 at Hotel des Arts Saigon – MGallery Collection, was named as the “Restaurant of the Year” in the “Best-in-Class” category. This distinction affirms its status as the country’s first venue where diners can discover innovative takes on classic British cuisine. Nestled on this chic boutique hotel’s 23rd floor, with sweeping views of the Saigon skyline, this impressive culinary destination balances classic 1930s décor and creates modern dishes that highlight British flavours while embracing fresh, local ingredients from Dalat’s organic farms. The Albion by Kirk Westaway was also placed on the “Tatler Best 20 Restaurants” list.
Marriott International, Inc. is proud to celebrate the winners of the 2025 J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence at the company’s annual ceremony, which brings together associates from around the world. Established in 1987 and named after Marriott’s founder, the J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence recognize outstanding individuals, teams and properties for their exemplary achievements, commitment to excellence and extraordinary service to communities, guests and each other.
This week, members of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) – the leading voice of the U.S. hotel industry – traveled from across the country to meet with congressional leaders and discuss pressing legislative priorities vital for the hospitality sector. During the ongoing Budget Reconciliation and tax negotiations, more than 250 AHLA members held meetings with lawmakers across the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
OUTRIGGER Resorts & Hotels is pleased to report that three of its properties earned prestigious Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best accolades from Tripadvisor, a distinction reserved for fewer than 1% of their eight million listings around the world.
In an industry where women make up the majority of the workforce but remain a minority in decision-making rooms, this endorsement is more than symbolic - it’s strategic.
Marriott International, Inc. is proud to celebrate the winners of the 2025 J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence at the company’s annual ceremony, which brings together associates from around the world. Established in 1987 and named after Marriott’s founder, the J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence recognize outstanding individuals, teams and properties for their exemplary achievements, commitment to excellence and extraordinary service to communities, guests and each other.
The Ulysses Prize is UN Tourism’s highest academic honor, awarded to individuals whose work has significantly advanced the understanding and development of tourism through knowledge creation and its practical application. Since its establishment, the Prize has recognized the world’s foremost thinkers whose contributions have shaped the future of the sector.
About one year ago, the state of California passed two bills that introduced significant changes for the state’s hotel industry. By mid-May of 2025, the United States will implement a similar, comprehensive law that will affect hoteliers around the globe.
The hospitality industry can leverage the gender characteristics of service robots to influence customers’ decisions, according to new research from a team in the Penn State School of Hospitality Management.
The Dallas Business Journal has selected Suchi Reddy, Chief Information Officer at Visual Matrix, a leading provider of advanced technology solutions for the hospitality industry, as one of its honorees for the 12th Annual Women in Technology Awards. The yearly program celebrates 20 trailblazing women across the Dallas business community for their contributions to advancing technology across the region.
Forty years ago, Bruce White founded White Lodging in 1985 in Northwest Indiana with a single hotel and built the company into one of the largest and most respected hospitality companies in the United States. He passed away in 2023 from cancer, leaving behind a company that never knew anyone else at the helm.
In addition to traditional key money, or those offered in “reverse” management contracts, guarantees are becoming increasingly common in hotel management agreements (HMAs). But are they all beneficial? And if so, how should they be negotiated?
First Hospitality, a national hotel operating, management, and development company, recognized its 2024 Inner Circle winners during a weeklong trip to Panama from March 15 – 21, 2025. Each year, First Hospitality’s Inner Circle Award recognizes the top-performing general managers across the company’s portfolio.
There’s a reason we say Living Hospitality is more than a tagline at Newport—it’s a commitment. And like any commitment, it requires consistent action, not just intention.
The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) in partnership with ALIS Caribbean and Latin America (ALIS CALA) presented Néstor J. Ruiz Doreste, Chief Operations Officer of IHP Hospitality with the prestigious ALIS CALA Rising Star Award.
Premier Inn Dubai International Aiport has been awarded Best Airport Hotel in the Middle East at the prestigious Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2025, in recognition of its seamless guest experience, prime location, and exceptional service tailored to meet the needs of today’s travellers.
Westgate Resorts announced today the completion of its agreement to purchase Bellevue, Washington-based Vacation Ownership Sales (VOS), which has the exclusive management, sales, and marketing rights of VI Resorts, North America's largest owner-controlled timeshare and vacation club.