Mandarin Oriental rebrands its F&B function as “Restaurants, Bars & Experiences,” appointing James Norman to lead Europe and Americas operations, with 33 Michelin stars across its portfolio.Mandarin Oriental rebrands its F&B function as “Restaurants, Bars & Experiences,” appointing James Norman to lead Europe and Americas operations, with 33 Michelin stars across its portfolio.
Ricky Castoldi, formerly CSO at Cendyn, joins RTR to lead global sales following the company’s acquisition of Spanish firm Stay.Ricky Castoldi, formerly CSO at Cendyn, joins RTR to lead global sales following the company’s acquisition of Spanish firm Stay.
Waterford Hotel Group adds a Courtyard by Marriott in Ithaca NY, a Miami Beach Art Deco boutique, and a lakefront New Hampshire inn to its management portfolio.Waterford Hotel Group adds a Courtyard by Marriott in Ithaca NY, a Miami Beach Art Deco boutique, and a lakefront New Hampshire inn to its management portfolio.
Placemakr Tempe, Apartments by Hilton opens December 2, 2026 with 87 units inside Silverstein Properties’ 722-unit Shorehaven community along Tempe Town Lake.Placemakr Tempe, Apartments by Hilton opens December 2, 2026 with 87 units inside Silverstein Properties’ 722-unit Shorehaven community along Tempe Town Lake.
A graduate of the Indian Hotels Diploma Program at Taj Palace, Anand’s career spans celebrated kitchens like Orient Express and Café Fontana. He spent nearly 20 years with Carnival Cruise Lines, rising to executive chef and shaping the onboard experience across flagship concepts, said a release.A graduate of the Indian Hotels Diploma Program at Taj Palace, Anand’s career spans celebrated kitchens like Orient Express and Café Fontana. He spent nearly 20 years with Carnival Cruise Lines, rising to executive chef and shaping the onboard experience across flagship concepts, said a release.
GBTA research of 270 travel managers finds 62% say their teams are understaffed even as travel programs take on risk, expense, payments and meetings responsibilities alongside AI transformation.GBTA research of 270 travel managers finds 62% say their teams are understaffed even as travel programs take on risk, expense, payments and meetings responsibilities alongside AI transformation.
Bespoke Hotels selects Aven Hospitality’s SynXis CRS, booking engine, GDS distribution, and digital marketing tools across its 58-property, 3,350-room UK portfolio.Bespoke Hotels selects Aven Hospitality’s SynXis CRS, booking engine, GDS distribution, and digital marketing tools across its 58-property, 3,350-room UK portfolio.
As AI tools increasingly shape travel discovery, hospitality operators are urged to prioritize accurate listings and consistent platform presence over unproven GEO tactics to stay visible in AI-generated recommendations.As AI tools increasingly shape travel discovery, hospitality operators are urged to prioritize accurate listings and consistent platform presence over unproven GEO tactics to stay visible in AI-generated recommendations.
Marking the luxury hospitality brand’s entry into its fourth country, the 22-room-and-suite riverfront retreat will open in November 2026, overlooking the extraordinary wilderness of Chitwan National Park, said a release.Marking the luxury hospitality brand’s entry into its fourth country, the 22-room-and-suite riverfront retreat will open in November 2026, overlooking the extraordinary wilderness of Chitwan National Park, said a release.
Throughout his career, Nair has represented hospitality brands at more than 192 domestic and international travelmarts and participated in over 124 roadshows, building industry relationships and strengthening market outreach. His experience across hotel development, commercial planning and strategic partnerships will support Talenmark Hotels Corporation’s plans to build a distinctive hospitality portfolio and establish a strong foundation for sustainable growth, said a release.Throughout his career, Nair has represented hospitality brands at more than 192 domestic and international travelmarts and participated in over 124 roadshows, building industry relationships and strengthening market outreach. His experience across hotel development, commercial planning and strategic partnerships...