Monthly Archives: December 2016
Five reasons behind Trump’s interest in Cuba
Opinions Five reasons behind Trump’s interest in Cuba 19 DECEMBER 2016 8:25 AM Here’s a look at why President-elect Donald Trump might be interested in hotel opportunities in Cuba. By Ivar Yuste In March this year, we had the opportunity to watch Trump Hotels’ CEO on CNN stating that he would open a Trump Hotel […]
Architects can help identify ROI opportunities
Opinions Architects can help identify ROI opportunities 07 DECEMBER 2016 8:25 AM Bring an architect in during the early stages of the renovation process to help identify areas of opportunity. By Warren Feldman Often times, owners think of an architect only when building a ground-up property or when they need to get drawings signed and […]
CEO of AIANA Hotels & Resorts receives 2016 Rising Star Award South Asia at HIFI
Mumbai (17 November 2016): The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC), in partnership with the Hotel Investment Forum India (HIFI) honored Amruda Nair, young CEO of Aiana Hotels & Resorts with the Rising Star Award South Asia on 17 November 2016 at the JW Marriott Hotel Mumbai Sahar. “The ‘future’ of the tourism industry in […]
Now Accepting Nominations for the 2017 Young Leader Award presented at IHIF
Berlin, Germany (29 November 2016): The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) is now accepting nominations for the 2017 Young Leader Award presented at the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) in Berlin, Germany 6-8 March 2017. Candidates must meet the following criteria: 35 years of age or younger. Born on or after 1 January 1982. […]
6 strategies for managing the design process
Opinions 6 strategies for managing the design process 21 NOVEMBER 2016 8:38 AM To make your design project successful, set clear expectations and guidelines for your team. By Becka Chester In a previous column, I offered guidelines on how to find a suitable designer for your project. Below are some strategies that will help with […]
10 Criteria for finding the right design firm
Opinions 10 criteria for finding the right design firm 09 NOVEMBER 2016 8:40 AM With more options to choose from than ever in hospitality design, these criteria can help hoteliers find the right fit for their projects. By Becka Chester “If you think good design is expensive, you should look at the cost of bad […]