Best of hospitality in the news – part 11 – 19 October 2016
Karl Lagerfeld to open hotel chain
Fashion designer to turn sideline into full-blown business, beginning at the Lisboa Palace Complex in Macau, China
Read full story at The Guardian UK
China Life Invests in $2 Billion of Starwood Capital Hotels
Insurer, other companies buy stake in portfolio of 280 hotels – Limited-service properties are located in 40 U.S. states
Read full story at Bloomberg
Expedia Begins Revealing Its Big Ambitions in Hotel Services
Expedia is seeking to gain even more influence in the hotel industry while the big chains are trying to limit online travel agencies’ clout through the hotels’ direct-booking campaigns. As Expedia’s recent Marriott Vacations and Red Lion deals, along with the needs of smaller hotels, show, there is substantial upside for Expedia.
Read full story on skift.com
Google Flights now shows expected airfare cost increases & filter for hotel discounts
According to a post on Google’s Official Blog, Google Flights will now display when a current fare is expected to expire for a selected flight, and how much will be saved if a user books now.
Read full story on Search Engine Land
This Amsterdam hotel has 9 one-of-a-kind rooms created by different designers
When you look for a hotel room, you usually choose what to book based on how many beds you need, the size of the space, and the amenities offered (like a minibar or room service). Rarely do you get a room that’s completely different than anyone else’s. But the Volkshotel in Amsterdam has a unique setup. Guests can book a one-of-a-kind room specially designed by local architects and interior designers.
Read full story on Business Insider Int.
The World’s 20 Most Impressive Hotels
The world’s most impressive hotels are far more than a place to crash. Some are underwater. Some bathed in ice, perched atop mountains, or awash in pure opulence. If you’ve got the cash to book a room, these 20 lodgings will blow your mind.
Read full story on PopularMechanics.com
Protestors Call for Renewed Boycott of Beverly Hills Hotel
Activists, former hotel staff and Unite Here members gathered in front of the iconic hotel on Oct. 15 to underline that the boycott of the hotel owned by the Sultan of Brunei remains in effect.
Read full sory at The Hollywood Reporter