The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives sold; management to remain under Hyatt
JLL’s Hotels & Hospitality has announced the successful sale of The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives, marking another significant milestone in the Maldivian resort sector. The resort was owned by renowned Maldivian businessman Amir Mansoor. However, the buyer’s details remain unknown. Originally launched as the first island retreat under The Standard Hotels’ portfolio, The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives […]
Sales “steps” and “funnels” are so 1990s; Here’s what it takes for hotel sales success in 2019
While the hotel sales environment has completely transformed, hotel sales training models seem to be stuck in the 1990s. When I meet hotel leaders at industry conferences it seems most recognise the profound changes such as the emergence of third-party planners and the migration to online RFP tools (CVENT, CVB Platforms and social sites such […]
