In his most recent role as General Manager of JW Marriott New Orleans, Olivier exceeded all key metrics, where he produced remarkable results in employee, quest, and owner satisfaction – all while improving topline revenue and GOP margin during the height of the pandemic.
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New Extended Stay America Opens in Florida
Extended Stay America®, the leading mid-priced extended stay hotel brand in the United States, announced today the opening of the Extended Stay America Premier Suites® Fort Myers - Airport in Fort Myers, Florida. Turnstone Group developed the property, which Sandpiper Hospitality will manage. The four-story, 124-room newly constructed Extended Stay America Premier Suites Fort Myers - Airport hotel … [Read More...]
Club Med, Royal Court Affairs and Omran Group to Develop Club Med Musandam on the Persian Gulf
The hospitality landscape in Sultanate of Oman is about to be reinforced with the official signature of Club Med Musandam project, the first Club Med Resort in the Gulf States, with an exclusive beach opening to the astounding Persian Gulf. The official signature event held on May 2nd 2024 in Muscat counted the distinguished presence of His Excellency Mr. Salim bin Mohammed Al Mahrouqi, Minister … [Read More...]
HWI eyes Middle East for expansion
H World International is planning an expansion of its brands across the Middle East. Among the brands looking to grow are the midscale Ji flag, as well as the luxury Steigenberger brand. HWI was established by H World in February 2024, with the renaming of the group’s European division, previously known as Deutsche Hospitality. The China-based, US-listed H World bought Deutsche in 2019, giving it … [Read More...]
Transform hotel sustainability into business strategy, with Honeywell Forge
Sustainability should be easier to manage Energy experts advise that “you can’t manage what you don’t measure.” But we’ve added a corollary: “When something is hard to measure, it’s hard to manage.” When the data you need is difficult to understand and tedious to consolidate from siloed systems, it can be hard to even know where to start. Sustainability shouldn’t feel like “energy … [Read More...]
Virgin Limited Edition Announces New Property in Kenya
Renowned for having some of the most spectacular properties across the globe, Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Limited Edition today announces the addition of the award-winning Finch Hattons Luxury Safari Camp in Kenya to its exquisite collection of unique retreats. Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read More...]
CHOICE HOTELS AND AIR FRANCE-KLM UNVEIL NEW SEAMLESS POINTS-TO-MILES EXCHANGE
Choice Hotels has launched a rewards exchange agreement with Air France-KLM, enabling Choice Privileges® members to convert their points into Flying Blue Miles Source: breakingtravelnews.com … [Read More...]
Minor Hotels Appoints Lokesh Kumar as Vice President of Development for Middle East Expansion
Minor Hotels, a prominent hotel owner and operator with a global portfolio, has named Lokesh Kumar as Vice President of Development for the Middle East. With over 23 years of strategic leadership experience, Lokesh brings a wealth of expertise in managing owner relationships and executing public-private partnerships to drive revenue and optimize … [Read More...]
Cape Grace Unveils Stunning Transformation: Embracing South African Heritage and Luxury
After undergoing nine months of renovations, Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel, reopens its doors with a spectacular design transformation inspired by South Africa’s rich heritage, culture, and artistry. Located at the iconic V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, the hotel’s redesign, led by renowned firm 1508 London, pays homage to the city’s evolution from a … [Read More...]
‘We pay dearly’: Menorcan town fed up with tourists has introduced visiting hours
Tourists regularly enter into homes, steal belongings and climb up balconies. With low-whitewashed buildings, narrow stone alleyways and labyrinthine staircases, the town Binibeca Vell is nicknamed the Mykonos of Menorca.But there’s another characteristic the Balearic town shares with the Greek hotspot: out-of-control visitor numbers.Fed up with the crowds of tourists crammed into the … [Read More...]
IRIS launches full integration to Shiji’s Infrasys Cloud POS to elevate the mobile ordering experience
IRIS, a global leader in digital ordering for the hospitality industry, today announces the integration of its F&B mobile ordering solution with Infrasys Cloud POS by Shiji. This strategic partnership will enrich the guest experience, save labour and increase ancillary revenue. The IRIS mobile ordering platform empowers guests to self-serve from their own devices … [Read More...]