Historic Dublin hotel sold
RIU completes the purchase of the historic 323-key Gresham Hotel on O’Connell Street, one of the most famous in Dublin,… Read More »Historic Dublin hotel sold
RIU completes the purchase of the historic 323-key Gresham Hotel on O’Connell Street, one of the most famous in Dublin,… Read More »Historic Dublin hotel sold
Three hotels are transitioning to the Hyatt Centric brand from the Hyatt brand, accelerating the Hyatt Centric brand’s growth. The… Read More »Three hotels transition to Hyatt Centric brand
The new owner of Manhattan’s Waldorf Astoria said it will work with New York City officials to maintain the hotel… Read More »Waldorf Astoria owner gives preservation assurance
Philippine casino mogul Enrique Razon is pushing ahead with plans to build a 20 billion peso (US$418 million) resort in… Read More »US$418m Manila resort on course
Best of hospitality in the news – part 2 – 19 September 2016 A persnickety spy for luxury hotels On… Read More »Must read – Top background news for hospitality management (2)
Bethesda, Maryland – 17 September 2016 Marriott Rewards, Marriott International’s award-winning loyalty program, launched a new portfolio marketing initiative featuring… Read More »Marriott strengthens loyalty marketing
Ipswich, Suffolk, UK – 17 September 2016 Pentahotels stages in Ipswich, Suffolk with an exclusive VIP party. The event included… Read More »Penta Ipswich Launches e-Gaming Concept
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Macao – 15 September 2016 Amid fanfare and celebration, The Parisian Macao opened its doors to the public for the… Read More »Grand Opening of The Parisian Macao
Shanghai – 13 September 2016 Marriott International announced today the signing of franchise contracts for five new Fairfield by Marriott… Read More »Marriott expands Fairfield hotel conecpt by franchising in China
Intercontinental New Orleans has named a new director of sales to help lead the hotel into a new season of… Read More »Melanie Walent hired by Intercontinental New Orleans as Director of Sales
Yu Sugimoto, who led the kitchen at the two-Michelin-star Le Meurice in Paris, will take over as head chef at the Square… Read More »Japanese star chef moves up in London
Business travelers commonly use hotel apps according to a new study released today by the GBTA Foundation, the education and… Read More »Hotel apps crucial to business travellers
Marriott Hotels announces a partnership with TED, the non-profit “devoted to ideas worth spreading”. This relationship brings creatively curated TED… Read More »Marriott ties up with TED
TUI Group confirms completion of the disposal of Hotelbeds Group, announced in April, for a total cash consideration of €1.19… Read More »TUI plans further expansion
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group receives 21 World Travel Awards for its hotels in Europe and Africa, as follows: European Winners:… Read More »Carlson Rezidor notches up 21 awards
New York City – 12 September 2016 InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced Timo Weiland, New York based Womens and Menswear… Read More »Timo Weiland styles uniforms of Crowne Plaza hotels
Berlin, Germany – 12 September 2016 German’s hospitality business is booming – 3-4% more overnight stays target a new tourism… Read More »405 new hotels in Germany
Thomas Cook Group, Europe’s second-biggest tour operator, has set up a high-end Chinese travel agency with minority shareholder Fosun International… Read More »Thomas Cook sets up Chinese agency
Starwood Hotels & Resorts signs two hotels in Singapore, reflecting the local debut of The Luxury Collection and Tribute Portfolio… Read More »Starwood debuts two brands in Singapore