Trump trademarks approved in China
Beijing, China -9 March 2017 – China has granted preliminary approval for 38 trademarks linked to Donald Trump, documents on China’s… Read More »Trump trademarks approved in China
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Waldorf Astoria’s historic interiors to be preserved
New York City – 8 March 2017 – New York City has landmarked historic interiors throughout the Waldorf Astoria to… Read More »Waldorf Astoria’s historic interiors to be preserved
Airbnb gets closer to property owners
New York City – 8 March 2017 – Airbnb, the leading online marketplace for short-term lodging, has invited some of… Read More »Airbnb gets closer to property owners
Security tops holidaymakers’ concerns
Berlin, Germany – 8 March 2017 – Security is holidaymakers’ main consideration when choosing a destination, a research report released… Read More »Security tops holidaymakers’ concerns
Hilton passes 100,000-room milestone
Berlin, Germany – 7 March 2017 – Ahead of this year’s International Hotel Investment Forum in Berlin, Hilton announces that it… Read More »Hilton passes 100,000-room milestone
No new offers for Trump Toronto hotel
Toronto, Canada – 7 March 2017 – A deadline to bid for the Trump International Hotel & Tower in Toronto… Read More »No new offers for Trump Toronto hotel
Peninsula Hotels announces senior appointments
Hong Kong – 7 March 2017 – The Peninsula Hotels names Mark Kobayashi as vice president of marketing and Carson… Read More »Peninsula Hotels announces senior appointments
Ibis Bangkok IMPACT opens
Bangkok, Thailand – 6 March 2017 – The new Ibis Bangkok IMPACT adds 587 rooms to the existing 380-room Novotel… Read More »Ibis Bangkok IMPACT opens
Delayed Athens resort project revived
Athens, Greece – 6 March 2017 – A 7.9 billion euro plan to turn a derelict former Athens airport into… Read More »Delayed Athens resort project revived
Red Lion Hotels names Ludwig as CFO
Spokane, Washington – 3 March 2017 – Red Lion Hotels Corp names Douglas L. Ludwig as chief financial officer, succeeding… Read More »Red Lion Hotels names Ludwig as CFO
Mercure debuts in KL
Kuala Lumpur – 3 March 2017 – AccorHotels announces its first Mercure property in Kuala Lumpur. The 213-room Mercure Kuala… Read More »Mercure debuts in KL
Trump Taj Mahal casino sold
Atlantic City, New Jersey – 3 March 2017 – Billionaire investor Carl Icahn has reached a deal to sell the… Read More »Trump Taj Mahal casino sold
Legendary Waldorf Astoria New York closes for renovation
New York City – 28 February 2017 – The legendary Waldorf Astoria is closing for renovation. When it opened at… Read More »Legendary Waldorf Astoria New York closes for renovation
Higher hotel bookings drive Priceline revenue
Norwalk, Connecticut – 27 February 2017 – Travel website operator Priceline Group reported a 17.4 percent rise in fourth-quarter revenue,… Read More »Higher hotel bookings drive Priceline revenue
Pan Pacific Hotels Groups names Nessmann as CEO
Singapore – 28 February 2017 – Pan Pacific Hotels Group appoints Lothar Wilhelm Nessmann as chief executive officer following the… Read More »Pan Pacific Hotels Groups names Nessmann as CEO
Pullman Bangkok completes renovation
Bangkok, Thailand – 22 February 2017 – Nine years after opening, Pullman Bangkok King Power – the world’s first Pullman – completes… Read More »Pullman Bangkok completes renovation
Rosewood appoints Alba to Curators programme
Hong Kong – 22 Februar 2017 – Rosewood Hotels & Resorts appoints founder of the Honest Company and actress Jessica… Read More »Rosewood appoints Alba to Curators programme
Urgent call for more hotels in Canary Islands
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain – 22 February 2017 – Hoteliers in Spain’s Canary Islands are being urged to… Read More »Urgent call for more hotels in Canary Islands
Accor appoints Nicolas Sarkozy as director
Paris – 22 February 2017 – Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been appointed as a director of AccorHotels and… Read More »Accor appoints Nicolas Sarkozy as director
Hard Rock Cafe eyes stake in Japanese casino resort
Tokyo – 22 February 2017 – Hard Rock Cafe International is looking to buy up to a 60 percent stake… Read More »Hard Rock Cafe eyes stake in Japanese casino resort