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Brent Martin Image Credit Four Seasons Hotels    Brent Martin is the new General Director of Four Seasons Resort Peninsula Papagayo. He has extensive hospitality experience. Brent Martin is a hospitality veteran with more than two decades of experience in the global market. He has been appointed General Manager at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica Peninsula Papagayo. Martin returns home to Four Seasons as the General Manager of one of Latin America’s top resorts. Martin’s Four Seasons career began in 2007 and he has held various leadership positions at properties like Beverly Wilshires, Koh Samuis, Philadelphias, Marrakechs, and Vail. Martin’s return…

Key Points Tripadvisor has completed a merger of $430 million with Liberty Tripadvisor. This ends Liberty’s control stake. The merger simplifies Tripadvisor’s capital structure while granting it independence from its controlling shareholder. Tripadvisor has also changed its home state from Delaware back to Nevada after the merger. You can read more about it here: Tripadvisor completed a merger of $430 million with its parent company Liberty Tripadvisor Holdings. This effectively ended Liberty’s control, allowing Tripadvisor operate independently. This consolidates shares into a single category and removes any controlling shareholders. Tripadvisor’s legal residence has also been changed from Delaware to Nevada.

He says that Puscica is a small village on the island Brac. “It feels like a lost town, far from the hustle of Bol, on the other side of the Island,” he said.Carter says that the region of Istria has also been left largely undeveloped. He describes Rovinj as a “stunning town” on the Istrian Coast, with medieval pedestrianized roads, colorful buildings, and small cafes, bars, and restaurants perched directly over the sea.Avoiding July and August will make for a more relaxing trip. “May to mid June is the best time to visit Croatia for less crowds, although swimming can…

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has just successfully hosted its first CIO Summit EMEA Last week, in Barcelona. The high-level IT executive event hosted 50+ hospitality industry professionals including hoteliers, consultants and vendors for two days, April 24–25 at the Renaissance Barcelona Hotel, to engage in roundtable discussions on the technologies set to have the biggest industry impact in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This event was a new branch of The CIO Summit You can also find out more about us on our website. Hospitality UpgradeThe technology magazine of HFTP has been the most successful CIO level…

Most hotel and restaurant staff in Italy’s big cities, as well as shopkeepers and museum attendants, will speak some English. In smaller towns and less-visited areas, it’s more difficult to understand you when you speak English. You will be appreciated if you try to communicate in Italian wherever you are.  One professor in Rome told me that “Italians are willing to help when you attempt to speak Italian” because they’re grateful to anyone who attempts to learn this crazy language. As my professor said, Italians will be patient with you when you try to speak—and potentially mangle—their language. These words…

Hilton predicted “modest” growth in this year due to economic uncertainty but still planned to develop as many as three brand new. Christopher Nassetta’s CEO said that “somewhat softer” demand was the reason for “we believe travelers are in an wait-and see mode as macro-environment continues to change rapidly. Nassetta stated that “a greater macro-uncertainty intensified in the month of March, which impacted demand, especially across leisure”. He said that “weaker trends continued into the second half of the year.” “We are still seeing growth. “We’re still seeing growth. Nassetta claimed that uncertainty will not hinder the company’s plans for…

It is a bold statement to claim that Chicago’s best beaches are also among the most beautiful? best beaches in the US? The Midwest’s warm weather seasons are dominated by these stretches of sand. The Midwest is blessed with a wealth of sandy beaches. Chicago In the summer, everyone heads east to play on Lake Michigan and have picnics. Chicago is located on the Third Coast, the largest Great Lake. The park district owns 26 miles of lakeside property, so all Chicago beaches are open to residents and visitors year-round. The official season begins on the Friday before Memorial Day…

It’s not difficult to find family fun in a tropical setting—in fact, you don’t even need to leave the country. Florida There are plenty of things to do for children (and adults) at all ages. Delray Beach, Naples and other coastal towns are perfect for families to unwind and relax while the kids play and search for seashells. Choose a vibrant metropolis, such as Miami This allows you to alternate between relaxing on the beach and exploring culture. While summer is hot, there are fewer people at restaurants and beaches.There are also educational opportunities in many of these towns, whether…

Loyalty schemes have evolved well beyond simple points-based programs. Recent research has revealed that effective loyalty programs are becoming more and more important to the success of hotels in direct bookings, as well as their overall revenue growth. Let’s examine the key insights and trends that will shape the future of hotel rewards programs. The Revenue Impact Modern Loyalty Programs The numbers speak volumes. According to H2C Global Study, 2024, the largest hotel chains can generate 60% of total revenue via loyalty programs. This significant figure highlights the crucial role loyalty programs have in driving direct bookings as well as…

Images by EAPI Sector is growing significantly, mainly due to international tourists and stable economic conditions. Experts will be at the upcoming East Africa Property Investment (EAPI) The Nairobi Summit will explore investment opportunities in this growing market, as well as addressing challenges. Kenya’s luxury tourism sector is growing rapidly, thanks to an increase in international visitors, stable economic conditions, and a growing middle class. Industry experts attribute this surge to the country’s unique blend of natural beauty, strategic location, and supportive government policies — all of which are attracting substantial investment in high-end tourism and hospitality. The dynamic of this booming…