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Giving the opening keynote speech at the Annual Hotel Conference 2014, Alex Polizzi, who presents the TV show Hotel Inspector, explained that though technology has a role to play in today’s hotel sector, nothing can replace human interaction in customer...
Over half of global travellers take availability and price of Wi-Fi into account when booking a hotel room, according to the latest Expedia/Egencia Mobile Index.
Scottish businesses will pledge to create job opportunities for 16-24 year olds at The Big Hospitality Conversation in Scotland next week.
Village Urban Resorts will open its first Scottish hotel in Aberdeen this December following a £21m investment.
Ex-Manchester United footballer Gary Neville will sign a pledge next week committing Hotel Football to hiring local jobseekers.
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James Sommerin, former head chef of the Michelin-starred Crown at Whitebrook in South East Wales, opened restaurant with rooms Restaurant James Sommerin on the Esplanade in Pernarth earlier this year.
Hilton Worldwide has announced the launch of its new ‘lifestyle’ hotel brand Canopy by Hilton.
Global political uncertainty and the result of the May 2015 UK elections could pose new challenges now that growth has resumed in the sector, speakers at the Annual Hotel Conference 2014 have warned.