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Premier Appoints Kunal mody as its new Senior Vice President of development – Image Credit Premier Mody’s appointment expands Premier’s Development team. It also adds significant fundraising, debt and equity structuring expertise, as well as adaptive reuse to the firm. Premier is proud to announce Kunal Mody as its new Senior Vice-President of Development. Mody, who has more than 13-years of experience at the executive level in real estate, brings to Premier a wealth of knowledge about historic tax credits and fundraising. Mody also brings extensive expertise on adaptive reuse projects. Mody, a seasoned expert in the hospitality industry, joins…
Pilots Aren’t Allowed to Eat the Same Meal During a Flight—and It’s for This Very Important Safety Reason
To avoid food poisoning, airlines require that pilots eat separate meals. This rule makes sure that even if a pilot is ill, another can still safely operate the flight. Kosher, vegan, gluten-free, and even keto—most airlines are pretty good these days about giving you an option for in-flight meals. Most airlines allow you to choose your entree ahead of time, especially when you fly in first or business class. Flight attendants will make every effort to serve chicken to everyone in the row if they all choose chicken. It’s different in the cockpit. Even though you may argue that they…
Resilient Performance meets a Critical Work Challenge
Travel industry outlook has improved in recent months. High-income travelers are booking luxury flights and accommodations. But a full recovery remains uneven—particularly in segments serving middle- and lower-income travelers, who are scaling back spending amid persistent economic uncertainty. As we enter August 2025, the Los Angeles hotel industry—particularly properties near LAX—is facing a moment of both opportunity and pressure. In 2025, occupancy rates, revenue, and rates are all up. According to The Real Deal’s latest report, Los Angeles’ hotels have posted impressive performance metrics for the first half of 2020: In the same time period, occupancy increased from 70.4% to…
The 15 best summer fashion tips from a London style expert
It is a good idea to use a different language. travel to London frequently—sometimes for work trips packed with press events and tours, and sometimes for leisure, like my most recent family visit last month. No matter why I visit, I am always inspired by the style of the city. London fashion manages to be polished yet playful, weather-savvy but not obviously practical—and I always find myself wondering how to channel more of that effortless elegance in my own travel wardrobe. I called on the help of Becky Fishlock who is head of personal shopping for Bicester VillageI love to…
Cynthia Rowley in the studio: My favorite Airbnb experience
On a late summer evening in TribecaA small group of guests enters the NYC flagship store and working studio of Cynthia Rowley—iconic designer, CFDA award-winner, and one of the rare American fashion figures who has remained both visible and enigmatic over the course of her career. Inside, racks of silks with colorful separates that are hand-embellished line the walls.Rowley’s is a new intimate restaurant. Airbnb Experience—a private, highly curated event Combining photography, styling and candid conversations. The event begins casually, with chilled wine, mocktails, and plated snacks passed among a small group of guests—no more than a dozen or so.…
Middle East construction pipeline hits record project count
The Middle East Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report, Q2 2025 Lodging Econometrics (LE), reveals that as of the second quarter of 2016, the hotel construction pipeline reached a new record of 650 project with 161,574 bedrooms. The pipeline was up 10% in terms of rooms and 7% on projects at the end of the third quarter. The number of hotel projects under construction in the Middle East is 337. This represents 86,447 guest rooms. Rooms are up 7% and projects by 12% YOY. In the next 12 month, 147 projects will be starting construction, which is an increase of 31%…
The U.K.’s largest national park has a Royal favorite Castle, Whisky Distilleries and a scenic drive of 90 miles.
Cairngorms National Park in Scotland is the largest park in the UK. The only reindeer herd in Britain is free to roam, you can go swimming wild and enjoy beautiful landscapes. Winter skiing is available, but it’s better to visit in the spring and autumn. You don’t enter Scotland’s Cairngorms National Park through a gate—and you don’t need a pass to visit its protected lands. When I first drove through the Cairngorms National Park, I did not even realize I was there. As I drove north from Edinburgh, my landscape changed to rolling moorland and rounded peaks. The pastoral scenery was so…
Panama’s Caribbean Coast: $31.5M Luxury Escape
Ordovician beach resort: Images A bold new chapter in Caribbean hospitality begins with the opening of Ordovician Beach Resort, a 47-room luxury retreat located on Isla Grande within Portobelo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Overlooking Panama’s northern Caribbean Coast, the newly reimagined Resort blends elevated design and environmental sustainability with a deep commitment towards community. Ordovician, named after a geologic period of abundance and change, was built to create opportunities in one of Panama’s most beautiful natural regions, but historically overlooked. The resort redefines purpose-driven tourism, providing guests with a luxurious escape that supports the local culture and people.…
Marriott expands Indian presence with six new hotels across four cities
Amar Mysore Director Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited Vineet Varma Director Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited Mr. Jaishankar Executive Chairman Brigade Enterprises Limited Nirupa Shankar Managing Director Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited Kiran Andicot Regional VP, Hotel Development South Asia Marriott International Image Credit Marriott International Marriott International and Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited have signed an agreement for the development of six hotels across four Indian citys by 2030. This will add 940 rooms to Marriott International’s brands. Marriott International announced that it has signed a deal with Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited, which will see six new hotels open in India. This agreement…
What to do in Hot Weather October?
“Shoulder season” was once a term whispered at school gates as well-traveled parents discussed their fall break plans, or one used over drinks among friends—often met with furrowed brows. It’s not the same anymore. October holidays are a big deal among sun-starved people who want to extend their summer. summer Keep it a bit longer.In the upper part of the Northern Hemisphere, October is associated with falling temperatures and a change in wardrobe. There are many places where it is hot in October if you want to get a lot of vitamin D. There are many southern US cities with…