MAR / APR 2025
Vol . 59 , No . 2
DEPARTMENTS
20 PERSPECTIVES Viewpoints from hotel industry voices and leaders
46 F & B Running a kitchen
50 REPORTS JLL , LE
64 TECHNOLOGY In my room
14
OPENINGS
DON ’ T CALL IT A COMEBACK
Waldorf Astoria New York is back . Sure , it looks a bit different , but not lost is its glamor and allure of the past . And Managing Director Luigi Romaniello is leading the charge .
76 PRODUCTS Tabletop , Coffee Machines , Kitchen Equipment
78 SUPPLIER NEWS
ON THE COVER
COVER STORY
SIMON SAYS
Corinthia Hotels , the Maltese luxury hotel company , is opening a series of properties . It ’ s a self-styled challenger brand , a moniker that CEO Simon Casson is changing fast .
Corinthia Brussels , which opened in December 2024 . 28
42
OPERATIONS
SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS
Often overlooked , the scent of a hotel can be more than an olfactory delight . It can elevate the guest experience and even be a revenue generator .
4 hotelsmag . com Mar / Apr 2025