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Brand Building and The Guest Journey – an Unbreakable Bond
Hotels have invested heavily in building their brand. It is not surprising that both independent hotels and hotel groups are protective of their respective brand identities. The brand is what represents the reputation of the property in the marketplace. Warren Buffet once said: “It takes twenty years to build up a reputation, and five minutes for it to be destroyed.” After the disruption in the travel and hotel industry during the last few years, the value of top hotel brands around the world is rising once more. A report Brand Finance, a brand valuation consultancy in 2022, valued the Hilton…
Frisco, Texas is named the most affordable and fastest-growing city
Do you feel a little uneasy about the state of the economy in your gut? Yeah. Everybody feels that way, too. GoBankingRates offers some ideas if you are looking to surround yourself in a city with people who can make a difference. GoBankingRates published its findings in late April ranking the most affordable cities to live that also have a significant population increase. Frisco in Texas took the top spot after analyzing all the data. MethodologyThe team calculated the changes in one and five years using the Census American Community Surveys from 2018, 2022 and 2023. (GoBankingRates noted that “to…
Virtuoso Pictures Virtuoso, the global leader in luxury and experiential travel, continues to see record growth across the nine regions worldwide in which it operates. In order to better serve the diverse needs of its rapidly growing member and partner base the company announces changes in its Senior Leadership Team as well as a strategic realignment. This is designed to reflect Virtuoso’s constant focus on shaping luxury travel’s future. Cory Hagopian, a Virtuoso executive, will become senior vice president of global partnerships. Hagopian is a member of the organisation since 2022 and has managed both partner and member relationships globally. His…
Germain Hotels raises $160 million in Canada to boost expansion efforts
Hôtel Le Germain Montréal – Image Credit Germain Hotels Germain Hotels has secured a $160-million investment round led by CDPQ to expand its operations across Canada. To streamline its organization for future growth, the company intends to merge two entities: Groupe Germain Inc. Germain Hotels has raised $160m in a recent investment round. The round was led by Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), with additional contributions from Fonds de solidarité FTQ and Investissement Québec. This investment will help the company to expand its network across Canada and accelerate its development. The new round of funding is…
This Travel CEO Says Last-minute Bookings Can Be the Cheapest Way to Fly—Here’s Why
Aktarer Zaman, the CEO of Skiplagged spoke to Travel + Leisure His best tips include using VPN, setting price alerts, and comparing the prices of different sites. You can also find out more about us on our website. travel hacking The following are some of the ways to get in touch with us: flying during the shoulder seasonWhen planning a trip, there are countless ways to save some extra money. One surprising trend involves booking flights a passenger never intends to board—and it has helped some travelers save thousands. Also known as “skiplagging”The concept is to book a flight that has…
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia announces that its new Sky Garden Floor will debut in December 2025. Designed and built by the renowned company 1508 LondonThis transformational project offers a totally reimagined luxury experience in the heart of the city. It builds on the Hotel’s reputation as the beacon of luxury. The Sky Garden Floor honours the original vision for Norman Foster’s iconic architecture elements, with bespoke design to create an intimate residential experience for guests. The Sky Garden Floor, located on the 45th floor of the Hotel, will offer a variety of accommodation options: four standard rooms, two suites with…
U.S. ‘Broadly Flat’, China a Drag – But Keeps Profit Target
InterContinental Hotels Group IHG reported mixed results for the first quarter of 2018 on Thursday. Global room revenue was up more than 3%, but there were signs of a weakening in demand in certain key markets. The bookings for U.S. flights have been flat in recent weeks, but those for China are falling again. London bookings have remained flat since last year. Marriott and Hilton recently trimmed their forecasts, but IHG said it still expected to meet its $1.25 billion profit target – it cited cost discipline and new revenue streams from credit card partnerships. IHG’s latest earnings report revealed…
You can add these 7 best men’s linen basics to your vacation wardrobe
When summer comes, the only thing we can think about is how to enjoy it. travel wardrobes Are concerned? Linen. The linen fabric is durable and breathable, which helps regulate body temperature. It dries fast and becomes softer with time. This makes it an ideal fabric for hot weather. Ancient Egyptians used to wear linen as a sign of high class and even wrapped mummies in it—if it’s good enough for pharaohs, it’s good enough for us.The linen harvest, which is done properly, has many benefits. sustainable material. You don’t have to use pesticides, irrigate or fertilize flax. The plant…
Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveiled the interiors to its newest vessel. Seven Seas Prestige.Seven Seas Prestige This hotel is a contemporary Renaissance styled interior and only accommodates 822 guests.The first vessel of the new Prestige Class will be launched in late 2026. It’s an Travel + Leisure reader favorite cruise lineIt is consistently ranked for its luxury ships, amazing service, top-notch entertainment, and excellent shore excursions. In late 2026, Regent Seven Seas Cruises The launch of is set to further raise the bar for all-inclusive luxury. Seven Seas PrestigeThe ship is the seventh in the fleet and the first in…
The Pocket Guide to Modernist Buildings Around the World
Below is an extract from the new book by the writer. Modernist Travel Guide, Visit the exhibition, featuring nearly 400 of his favorite modernist works in 30 cities around world. Antwerp The following are some examples of how to get started: Buenos Aires You can also find out more about the following: Sao Paulo The following are some examples of how to get started: StockholmSight Unseen published a book on the subject recently.Since more than twenty years, modernist architecture and design has fascinated me. In order for me to document the unique 20th-century design and architecture, I started traveling to…