A webinar held this week [15th September] hosted by HVS, AlixPartners, Bird & Bird and EP Magazine, heard a distinguished panel of experts debate the impact of the global pandemic on hotel values across Europe and whether it had in fact, created an investment opportunity.
Online Travel Agencies have always been a subject for debates among hoteliers. Should we reinforce our direct channels of distribution or rely on intermediaries? In general, there is no universal answer to that question.
Moxy has landed in the city centre of Kaunas, Lithuania with Moxy Kaunas Centre, located in the heart of the city, famous for its street art, with fantastic restaurants, shops and cultural sites. The stylish boutique hotel features playful interiors and a plethora of services including walk-in showers, super-fast Wi-Fi, 55" Smart TVs and more.
Marriott International debuts in Kosovo, with the opening of Four Points By Sheraton Prishtina City. The modern newbuild is located 19 kilometres from the International Airport and within easy access to the business district and city centre.
"Readiness and willingness are only two aspects to a “build back better” turnaround to sound eco-friendly and sustainable hospitality industry. Even if both exist, we'll often see a lack of expertise on how to deal with biodiversity and ecosystem services in a manner that makes the difference between greenwashing and responsible business development."
Ultima Courchevel – Courchevel, France
Last week, Airbnb submitted its response to the European Commission's consultation on its forthcoming Digital Services Act detailing a new framework for EU digital regulation that best serves all stakeholders, including Airbnb's community of hosts and guests, and also the communities where they live.
Boston University's School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) Dean Arun Upneja, PhD, has announced the formalized relationship between two of the world's leading hospitality programs: Boston University's School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) and the ESSEC Business School in Paris, France.
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world's leading luxury hospitality company, together with Gruppo Statuto, one of the leading hotel development companies, is happy to announce that the celebrated San Domenico Palace in Taormina is under an extensive renovation program and will be unveiled as San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel.
Lifestyle hospitality brand Locke will open its third London property in bustling Bermondsey this September. Comprising 143 studio apartments, Bermonds Locke will also be home to Robin Gill's newly relocated restaurant The Dairy Bermondsey; third-wave coffee shop and all-day dining destination Shaman; co-working space and wellness studio.
HoCoSo – Thalwil, Switzerland
Radisson Hotel Ulyanovsk is ideally located in the heart of the city, close to the main administrative and business centers. This upscale, full-service hotel with Scandinavian-inspired hospitality offers guests the opportunity to discover this historic city located on the banks of the Volga River near cultural attractions, museums and shopping malls.
Knowing you might not have time to watch our full webinars, we are pleased to continue our series of COVID-19 webinar summaries. In this latest edition, we talk performance in Europe as well as our latest forecast updates.
