Tag: luxury

In Hotels, Health and Spas Equals Wealth

By: Andrea Foster & Jenna Finkelstein Business is back for hotels across the United States with occupancy levels surpassing long-run averages and hotels raising room rates more aggressively. According to PKF Hospitality Research (PKF-HR)’s forecast, occupancy is estimated to be above the long-run average in 49 of the 55 U.S. markets they track, 14 of […]

Back to the Front: Improving Guest Experiences at The Langham, Hong Kong

By Michael Oshins While classroom interactions, readings, group projects and homework can help students develop new insights and understanding, nothing beats experience for the ultimate learning opportunity. With that in mind, Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration developed Tourism in China, a class that strikes a balance, with classroom learning provided for the first seven […]

Defining the New Luxury: Perspectives from Industry Leaders

By Chekitan S. Dev Luxury is nothing new. The concept is ancient and global, at least for the privileged few who attained the special status of royalty. The concept of premium accommodations for average consumers was pioneered by innovative hoteliers during the nineteenth century. During the years that have followed, the idea of a luxury […]