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What does it take for you to be a leader of a successful hotel chain while putting the people at its core? In this episode, Diego de Ponga shares his journey as CEO of Port Hotels from the head of revenue management, to one of Spain’s iconic family-owned hotels groups. Diego discusses how Port Hotels invests heavily into employee development and why team culture and training programs are crucial for success in hospitality. He also emphasizes how aligning the sales, marketing and revenue management team to create a perfect cycle of growth is important. He shares that integrated technology can…
Fiji is the perfect place for anyone who’s ever traveled and wanted to make a difference in a meaningful and direct way. The island nation just unveiled a country-wide sustainability initiative—Loloma Hour—to encourage all visitors to donate one hour of their trip to engage in projects ranging from reef preservation to sustaining local communities, all from the comfort of their vacation. Fiji is a country of over 330 small islands. It is not very accessible. The tourism industry in the Pacific Island country continues to grow despite its relative remoteness. In 2024 the country welcomed its first one million tourists,…
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Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC The $40-million project included a redesigning of the roof, which now features a 45-foot heated outdoor swimming pool.The Poliform Penthouse is a great choice for those who want to splash out. It features a large fireplace, as well as stunning views of the Hudson River from its 30-foot high, floor-to–ceiling, windows.The Gansevoort is ideally located, giving you easy access to the Whitney Museum and other attractions, such as the High Line, Chelsea Market and the High Line.Exclusive to Seven24 Collective, Dimes is a speakeasy in the basement inspired by Studio 54, with a disco, dance floor and…
The sun had just set over Estero Bluffs State Park in the vicinity of Cayucos, California. I carefully navigated my way through tide pools while keeping a lookout for octopuses hidden between rocks. I was on a tour foraging with the organization KelpfulLearn to collect and cook seaweed just like the Chumash People and Salinean People did thousands of years ago. Over the last decade, several Indigenous communities in the state have worked to create a zone of protection along this section. California’s Central Coast. The idea was first proposed in 2015 by Chief Fred Collins of the Northern Chumash…
Royal Holiday Group has announced that Accor is in exclusive negotiations to purchase 17 management agreements (3 200 keys). The portfolio includes six existing All-inclusive Resorts in Mexico (1,660 keys) to be managed by Ennismore, as well as eleven existing resorts and city hotels in Mexico, Argentina, Puerto Rico and the USA (1,540 keys) to be managed by Accor PM&E Americas. The total consideration amount of $79M is being paid in stages, and will all be used to partially fund the $130M refurbishment plan for the properties over the next thirty months. This asset-light, beachfront platform will enable Accor’s brands…
Traveling with children It can be a contentious topic: It is often portrayed either as flawlessly beautiful or downright exhausting. It’s usually a mix of both. The real world is challenging, wonderful and exciting. And it’s filled with so much joy that you cannot imagine. Isn’t this how motherhood is?Mother-daughter trips are not perfect—nor should they be. As a daughter and mother of girls, I can only recall a few moments from my trips: the goggle marks on the toddler’s face as the sun set behind the resort pool. Oahu After a full day of swimming lessons, the buzz is…
Zion National Park Lodge Zion National Park Lodge, the only hotel located within Zion National Park.Every room type has a private balcony or porch.The rustic architecture gives the hotel a sense of place.Zion National Park Lodge offers free shuttle service for those who wish to travel further. After four days of Las Vegas, and a 2.5 hour drive in our car rental, I finally made it to Zion National Park Lodge I went with my family. The only hotel in the area, located a few hours away (and on a different planet) from Sin City. Zion National Park. As I was…
The sound of silence is very powerful. most people rarely get to enjoy. Even when exploring remote areas, sounds made by humans can reach our ears. It’s for this reason Quiet Parks InternationalA nonprofit organization dedicated solely to the preservation of silence began identifying, evaluating and recognizing quietest parks and hiking trails around the world. The trail is the first in the United States that has received the rare “Quiet Trail” designation It’s a watery one. Niobrara National Scenic RiverThe is located near Valentine in Nebraska. The nationally protected waterway is a popular destination for river recreation—from canoeing on calm,…
Top 5 Must-Sees Anegada Beach Club offers a relaxed island lifestyle with its palapa-styled accommodations, located on the north coast of the island.Anegada’s Horseshoe Reef, the fourth-largest reef barrier in the world attracts snorkelers as well as divers who are dedicated to discovering the colorful corals and marine life.Over the years, mounds of pink conch shells have been piled over the waves to form one of Anegadas’ most significant landmarks.The Lobster Trap on Virgin Gorda is a restaurant that offers a lobster dish that is so delicious that sailors from Virgin Gorda will travel to the island just to taste…