“It’s all about making connections” said Pieter Elbers when we caught up with him at IHIF 2021. 

“It shows how strong the industry is” said Dillip Rajakarier when we asked him how it felt to be back at IHIF2021. 

“Hospitality is here to stay” said Dimitris Manikis when we caught up with him at IHIF 2021 in Berlin in September.

We caught up with Christopher Nassetta for a short interview after his session on stage at IHIF2021 in Berlin.

Chris Nassetta, President and CEO of Hilton has called the hospitality industry an engine of opportunity and a beacon of hope thanks to its environmental, social and governance efforts.

ISHC and Questex have partnered to create a Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Council to lead the global hospitality industry on a path toward a more diverse and sound future where all associates and guests feel welcome and find belonging.

Hotel management agreements: are we seeing an evolution in performance clauses and hurdles?  This week Alexi Khajavi sat down with Karen Friebe of Bird & BIrd to discuss hotel management agreements as well as WiH's first global, industry-wide survey which addresses female representation in the industry.  Not to be missed! 

Hotel Management Agreements are one of the hot topics on this week's In Focus as we are joined by guest Karen Friebe of Bird & Bird, while Julie Rey-Gore is in conversation with Alexi Khajavi to cover the top stories from this week. One of those being Blackstone and Starwood's acquisition of Extended Stay America.

Take part in WiH's first global, industry-wide survey on women representation in the hospitality industry, which has been created by WiH in collaboration with Questex Travel & Hospitality. 

Virgin Hotels has appointed James Bermingham as the division's CEO, effective immediately. Bermingham is stepping into the role following former CEO Raul Leal's departure after 10 years leading the company.