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Staycation at Hotel Jakarta
Since travelling abroad has become a lot more complicated, the staycation is more popular than ever. But if you book a hotel in the city you live in, it has to be a special one.
The Conservatorium Hotel at Christmas

The Conservatorium Hotel at Christmas

17 Dec 2021 Agnès Nederhof, copywriter & travel blogger
Christmas time in Amsterdam is a fairy-tale mix of magical lights and majestic trees adorned in brightly coloured baubles. The city’s best tree can be found at the Conservatorium Hotel. With the unvei …
INTERVIEW WITH FLORIS KEMPER, KRUISHERENHOTEL
Hoteliers are doing their best to stay positive in the current climate and are getting prepared for recovery after the lockdown. Many hoteliers are focusing on the vital role hospitality continues to …
INTERVIEW WITH ALEXANDER KLUIT, MANAGING DIRECTOR, APOLLO & LEONARDO HOTELS BENELUX
We recently interviewed Alexander Kluit, managing director of Apollo & Leonardo Hotels Benelux to hear about his most recent renovation project. Alexander is responsible for 16 hotels in the Netherlan …
5 MUST-KNOW TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL HOTEL RENOVATION
Hotel owners must maintain their properties in excellent condition to remain competitive. And as we all know, renovation projects aren’t easy at the best of times. Let alone for a hotel renovation. Pl …
RECOVERY PLANS: LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
After what has been an extremely challenging time for us all, sector pioneers came together at the Independent Hotel Show Summit, sponsored by Gira, to discuss the road to recovery and planning effect …
DELIGHT YOUR GUESTS WITH FESTIVE EXPERIENCES!
Use these creative Christmas upsell suggestions (already translated into 24 languages) to start surprising your guests now!
INTERVIEW WITH ROBBERT-JAN PAYMANS, GROHE
As part of our 'Spotlight on...Sustainability' series, we interviewed Robbert-Jan Paymans, Manager of the Hotels, Leisure and Architects Division at GROHE, to discuss how they provide hoteliers with t …
INTERVIEW WITH SIAN SUTHERLAND, A PLASTIC PLANET
As part of our 'Spotlight on...' series, we caught up with Sian Sutherland, co-founder of A Plastic Planet to discuss the rising use of plastic and the misconception around plastic as a solution to hy …
INTERVIEW WITH JAMES GHAFFARI, B CORP CERTIFICATION
As part of our 'Spotlight on...' series, we interviewed James Ghaffari, Director of B Corp Certification at B Lab UK, to discuss the global movement of B Corp and the fantastic work they are doing to …
INTERVIEW WITH JAMIE CRUMMIE, TOO GOOD TO GO
Jamie Crummie, Co-Founder of Too Good To Go chats to us about the impact of global food waste on our planet, the operators that have gone above and beyond during the pandemic and his tips for business …
GLOBAL TOURISM PLASTICS INITIATIVE
Now that many hospitality businesses are re-opening, everyone is coming to grips with a ‘new normal’, with a host of new cleaning, hygiene and social distancing requirements to take on board, as well …
INTERVIEW WITH KAROLY CSERFALVI, CITIZENM
As part of this months 'Spotlight on...Tech' series we caught up with Karoly Cserfalvi, Tech Partner at citizenM hotel group, to gain an insight into what tech citizenM use to enhance their guest expe …
AN OPERATOR'S GUIDE TO HOSPITALITY TECH
Creative insight agency KAM Media have put together an operator's guide to hospitality tech, which highlights the key findings from their recent survey. The report outlines consumer expectations and e …
INTERVIEW WITH IAN MILLAR, SENIOR LECTURER AT EHL
As part of this months 'Spotlight on... Technology' series, we interviewed Ian Millar, Senior lecturer in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation department at École hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL), to discus …
TOP 10 'TECH FOR GOOD' FOR THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
We collaborated with Too Good To Go to provide us with their insights on the best 10 technology apps and digital resources for the hospitality industry. From food analytics and sales forecasting to AI …
INTERVIEW WITH ROBIN HUTSON, LIME WOOD GROUP AND HOME GROWN HOTELS
As part of our 'Spotlight on...' series, we caught up with renowned hotelier Robin Hutson, Founder and Chief Executive of Lime Wood Group and Home Grown Hotels, to hear how he has managed his team dur …
WHAT TO RENOVATE TO IMPROVE YOUR GUEST EXPERIENCE…
The guest experience is about sensing, feeling, and enjoying. It is about warmth, passion, and exceeding expectations. 
TIPS ON HOW TO DEAL WITH UNCERTAIN TIMES
The impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on the worldwide hotel industry is immense, with hotels across Europe facing occupancies of 10% or even shutting down temporarily. Read on for some key recomme …
THE STORY BEHIND THE LOBBY & THE SUITE
“Creating interiors with meaningful design. For me, this means establishing unique guest experiences and making authentic stories that contribute to the hotel identity of the present-day. For The Lobb …
INTERVIEW WITH MIEKE VELDHUIS, THE STUDENT HOTEL
INTERVIEW WITH MIEKE VELDHUIS, CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER, THE STUDENT HOTEL, FOR THE INDEPENDENT HOTEL SHOW AMSTERDAM. Mieke Veldhuis will be speaking at the Hotel Vision Stage, in partnership with Amadeus …
THINKING OF OUTSOURCING REVENUE MANAGEMENT?
With the right planning and execution, the outsourcing of processes can improve efficiency, increase quality and help to cut costs. The goal is to concentrate on the core business – using revenue mana …
INTERVIEW WITH JOACHIM DE LOOIJ, BUNK HOTELS
INTERVIEW WITH JOACHIM DE LOOIJ, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF BUNK HOTELS ON ITS DEVELOPMENT OF TWO HISTORIC CHURCHES. "Churches have always been places of reflection, encounters, and of bringing communities …
THE CONCEPT LAB: 3 QUESTIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS
THE CONCEPT LAB ON THE FUTURE OF HOSPITALITY - 3 QUESTIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS Innovation and controversial ideas will be presented in The Concept Lab. At this stand at the Independent Hotel Show Amsterd …
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